Concert Review: BEAT — A Celebration of 80’s King Crimson

BEAT @ The Murat Theatre, Indianapolis, IN on October 30th, 2024 — This author is a big fan of King Crimson, but did not get a chance to see them until the 2000s, long after they had recorded some of their best…

Concert Review: Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers — Please Flood the Earth Again, but Be Sure to Add Two Freaks

Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers x Remo Drive x So Much Light @ Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN on July 30th, 2024 — Nearly a year ago to the day, I was wedged into a sold-out Hobo Johnson show at The Hi-Fi in Fountain Square. Hobo returned to the Circle City with a vengeance and a lovely set of supporting acts. Opening the…

Concert Review: PVRIS x Pale Waves x Sizzy Rocket

PVRIS x Pale Waves x Sizzy Rocket @ Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN on June 12th, 2024 — PVRIS fans were excited on Wednesday, June 12th when frontwoman and now-solo band member Lynn Gunn came to the Egyptian Room. PVRIS had two openers: solo artist Sizzy Rocket and English rock band Pale Waves. The audience was dressed mostly in black in an…

Concert Review: Avatar — Your Shadow Has a Voice of its Own

Avatar x Conquer/Divide x Oxymorrons @ Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN on May 8th, 2024 — The Egyptian Room had a lighter crowd than normal (only at about half capacity), but those that came out were absolutely all in for this show. Many donned clownish face paint and crazy dress in anticipation…

Concert Review: Portugal. The Man — Might’ve Had Your Fill, But You Feel It Still

Portugal. The Man @ Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN on May 10th, 2024 — The crowd for Portugal. The Man was small but mighty on this Friday night. Nearly everyone in the crowd looked to be in their twenties or thirties and it was one of the calmer crowds of people I’ve been in recently. Both bands took…

Concert Review: Alestorm x Elvenking

Alestorm x Elvenking @ Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN on April 20th, 2024 — This was my first show at The Deluxe which is an amazing venue in the basement of the Old National Center. It reminds me of a lot of venues in nearby cities where I have been lucky enough to catch good metal shows. I was…

Concert Review: Dethklok x DragonForce x Nekrogoblikon — Mutilation on a Sunday Night

Dethklok x DragonForce x Nekrogoblikon @ Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN on April 14th, 2024 — Old National Centre was the place to be this past Sunday night for goofy, irreverent metal acts and an overall enjoyable night out. The sold-out show attracted numerous fans who dressed up and painted their…