Hurt me once, I let it be; Hurt me twice, you're dead to me; Three times makes you family.
Why You No Love Me
John Mayer @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN on October 17th, 2023 — Gainbridge Fieldhouse is the absolute largest concert venue in Indianapolis, and somehow, it felt just as small and intimate as some of the smallest theaters in the city (once you got past the layers of security and hordes of fans). The Pacers’ home court was absolutely full of plush seating arranged in tidy rows and…
People say I'm jealous, but my kink is karma.
My Kink Is Karma
Chappell Roan @ The Deluxe at Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN on October 8th, 2023 — On Sunday night, if one were to descend the steps of Old National into the downstairs Deluxe, they would find the stairs littered with red feathers, presumably shed from a feather boa. This is how they would know they were in the right place: headed to Chappell Roan’s show…
The whisper in my heart, it could never speak up. The message in my chest gathered too much dust.
What's Wrong
Half Alive featuring Thomas Headon @ The Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN on September 22nd, 2023 — half•alive came onto the stage at 9:00pm sharp to the roaring of the crowd in the Egyptian Room. They opened with “Tip Toes” but, possibly to the surprise of those who hadn’t seen them live before, started with the band hidden behind a large white sheet. For the entirety of the first song…
I think that you might have to take another taste; a little bit of hell this time.
The Game
Disturbed, Breaking Benjamin & Jinjer @ Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville, IN on September 2nd, 2023 — The crowd at Ruoff was definitely more diverse than I anticipated; there were metalheads of all ages, but there were a surprising number of families, including a several sweet little grandmas. This was probably the most active pit I’ve seen in a while as well. There were the obligatory beach balls, but I think it must have been someone’s birthday as well, as security confiscated multiple balloons. It had been blazing hot all week…
I love the thought of being with you; Maybe it's the thought of not being so alone.
Peach Scone
Hobo Johnson @ HI-FI Indianapolis on August 17th, 2023 — The fans of Hobo Johnson are DEDICATED. Pop-up downpours that flooded the street outside the venue and an overly warm and humid room did not dampen the spirits of this eclectic crowd.
I know somewhere somehow we'll be together, let your waves crash down on me and take me away.
Ocean Avenue
Yellowcard @ TCU Amphitheater, Indianapolis on August 10th, 2023 — Emo nights are always a treat, but it’s not often you get to experience one on the kind of grand scale we had in Indianapolis at TCU Amphitheater on a, and I don’t say this lightly, perfect August evening. You absolutely positively cannot have better weather or a better crowd for this kind of epic nostalgia fest.
Don't let the world bring you down. Not everyone here is that fucked up and cold.
The Warmth
Incubus @ TCU Amphitheater, Indianapolis on July 28th, 2023 — Though Incubus has not released any new albums since 2017’s 8 (with their last EP release being back in 2020), they clearly have a strong and loyal following as shown by the huge turnout at TCU Amphitheater this past Friday.
I don't care what you think as long as it's about me. The best of us can find happiness in misery.
Fall Out Boy & Bring Me The Horizon @ Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville, IN on July 16th, 2023 — I first saw Fall Out Boy in concert when I was 14 and they were just coming off of hiatus a decade ago now. While I will never forget that show, and how much it meant to me to see a band I loved perform after years of being in limbo, I do not think my 14 year old “emo kid” self would have been prepared for the show that I saw tonight.
You and me have seen everything to see from Bangkok to Calgary.
Death Cab for Cutie @ TCU Amphitheater, Indianapolis on May 31st, 2023 — Ben Gibbard and crew made an amazing return to Indianapolis on May 31st at the TCU Amphitheater, along with special guest Lomelda, on a beautifully rain-cooled evening with one of the most beautiful golden hours we’ve had so far this year.
It's just I'm not that good of a person, but I might be enough for you.
Highly Suspect @ Old National Centre’s Egyptian Room on March 3rd, 2023 — As part of their victory lap Blue Weekend tour (which kicked off in the US in fall 2021), Wolf Alice made their way back to The Deluxe in Indianapolis for the first time since 2016. Accompanying the British alt-rockers was Charlie Hickey, an artist so new that his tour predates the release of his debut album, Nervous at Night.