Acoustic Live Challenge Night 4 – Mixed Bag Indiana Music
Acoustic Live Challenge @ 247 Sky Bar in Indianapolis on June 5, 2014 — “…everything I thought I knew about the Acoustic Live Challenge just vanished away…”
Acoustic Live Challenge @ 247 Sky Bar in Indianapolis on June 5, 2014 — “…everything I thought I knew about the Acoustic Live Challenge just vanished away…”
Acoustic Live Challenge @ 247 Sky Bar in Indianapolis on May 29nd, 2014 — “Honest to goodness, this is Indiana music at its finest.”
"One week down, 10 to go...it's time for 5 more to give it a go."
Acoustic Live Challenge @ 247 Sky Bar in Indianapolis on May 22nd, 2014 — “One week down, 10 to go…it’s time for 5 more to give it a go.”
"No gimmicks, no electronics, and no BS. Just pure, bare bones, heart and soul straight out of the Indiana local music scene."
Acoustic Live Challenge @ 247 Sky Bar in Indianapolis on May 15th, 2014 — “No gimmicks, no electronics, and no BS. Just pure, bare bones, heart and soul straight out of the Indiana local music scene.”
"They may have been performing since they were teenagers, but they still look like they're enjoying this as much as this audience...who are taking this time to dance and sing the night away."
Tegan and Sara @ The Egyptian Room at Old National Centre in Indianapolis on May 10th, 2014 — “They may have been performing since they were teenagers, but they still look like they’re enjoying this as much as this audience…who are taking this time to dance and sing the night away.”
"From a distance, this seems like your typical concert fare...but the way she carried herself made her relatable, and thus created a better connection between herself and the audience."
Christina Perri @ Deluxe at Old National Centre in Indianapolis on April 26th, 2014 — “From a distance, this seems like your typical concert fare…but the way she carried herself made her relatable, and thus created a better connection between herself and the audience.”
"...their energetic stage presence matches their blend of post-hardcore...and they do what they do very well, something the crowd is definitely noticing."
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.”
"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..."
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…”
...there were plenty of ...familiar favorites ...all of which embody Young the Giant's wonderfully energetic and catchy hooks and melodies.
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….
...there is a lot of clapping, singing and dancing along to the band's furious blend of punk-inspired blast beats, power chords, and of course, the Irish influences from which they've made their name.
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.