Concert Review: Intensity in the Circle City

Chiodos @ The Irving Theater in Indianapolis on April 4th, 2014 — “…their energetic stage presence matches their blend of post-hardcore…and they do what they do very well, something the crowd is definitely noticing.”

Concert Review: Believe The Rumours

Grouplove @ The Egyptian Room in Indianapolis on March 21st, 2014 — “For the next hour or so, it’s an endless barrage of strobes and flashing lights, boundless energy from the band that perfectly complimented their own blend of catchy rock/pop…”

Concert Review: My Body Tells Me To Dance

Young The Giant @ The Egyptian Room in Indianapolis on March 10th, 2014 — Seeing as their latest effort Mind Over Matter came out a few months ago, there were plenty of songs from said record such as “Paralysis” and “It’s About Time,” as well as a few other familiar favorites from their debut, all of which embody Young the Giant’s wonderfully energetic and catchy hooks and melodies. All the while, the crowd is just eating everything up, dancing and jumping around to their heart’s content….

Concert Review: Drunken Lullabies For a Thirsty World

Flogging Molly @ The Egyptian Room in Indianapolis on March 8th, 2014 — I’ve been a fan of Flogging Molly for years, and they’ve always been one of my favorite live bands. While I’ve never been big on celebrating St. Paddy’s Day, but this tour has always been a nice way to make up for it. Having been to two previous incarnations of it, can it live up to expectations? Let’s find out.

Concert Review: The Audience Is Still Listening

Steve Vai @ The Egyptian Room in Indianapolis on November 6th, 2013 — It goes without saying that Steve Vai is a guitar god. It’s been that way essentially since the first time he picked up a six-string in 1973 and was shown the ropes of the instrument by Joe Satriani in 1974. Exactly four decades later, he is still on tour… and let me tell you… The Audience is Still Listening.

Concert Review: The Devil Is In The Details

The Devil Wears Prada @ The Deluxe in Indianapolis on November 7th, 2013 — It’s 11:00 p.m.; my head is ringing; I’m disoriented and beat up; and I’m pretty sure most of the sweat that I’m covered in isn’t mine. So how did I get here? Let’s take a few moments to explain.

Battle Of Birdy’s: Week 11

The second round of the annual Battle of Birdy’s resumes, and taking a few days off last week, I’m anxious to get back into it. As impressive as the first round always is, the next one takes it to the next level, compete with that “big show” feel.

Video: Big Daddy Caddy – Sultans Of Swing (Cover) [HD]

I’ve been seeing this local cover band regularly for the past decade, and easily one of my favorite experiences is their cover of the classic rock guitar classic “Sultans Of Swing” originally performed by Mark Knopfler with Dire Straits. The guitarist Russ Bucy cites Knopfler (at the end of the …

Circle Of Lights Talent Search 2013: Day 2

For the city of Indianapolis, perhaps no time of year is greater than the annual kickoff to the holiday season, better known to the masses as the Circle of Lights. Each year, over 100 thousand Hoosiers from all over gather around Monument Circle to see the lighting of the world’s …

Battle Of Birdy’s: Week 9

After 8 weeks of some of the most intense action “rock n’ roll’s nesting grounds’ has ever seen, the first round of the Battle of Birdy’s has finally reached its conclusion, but before we can completely close the book on it, we’ve got 5 more acts looking to prove themselves to their peers, and the audience that holds their fate in their collective hands.