Ringo Starr to make first central Indiana concert appearance in 31 years
A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee as a Beatle and as a solo artist, Ringo Starr will bring his All Starr Band to Indianapolis on Sept. 29.
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Trey Anastasio tops jam-themed lineup announced for All IN fest
The improvisational rock of jam bands is scheduled to reign at the second All IN festival, where Trey Anastasio and Umphrey’s McGee are on the bill.
Aerosmith’s farewell tour includes stop in Indianapolis
The 40-date run of shows includes a stop at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in October with special guests The Black Crowes.
Indiana Jones, Harry Potter music among highlights of Conner Prairie schedule
The 41st season of Symphony on the Prairie includes 12 performances by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
Bryan Adams to headline this year’s Carb Day concert at IMS
Adams, who has sold more than 100 million albums and singles worldwide over the past four-plus decades, will be making his first concert appearance in Indianapolis since playing Old National Centre in 2010.
NFT-ticketed VeeCon to bring Busta Rhymes, Deepak Chopra to Indy
Founder Gary Vaynerchuk describes the conference as an opportunity for attendees to explore the topics of business, marketing, entrepreneurship, innovation, ideas, creativity and competition.
Fishers selects manager for planned $170M event center
ASM Global, a Los Angeles-based facility management company, has agreed to terms with Fishers officials to oversee day-to-day operations for the the venue and event-attraction efforts.
Brown County venue draws stars, sold-out shows
The off-the-beaten-path Brown County Music Center has become a favorite of headlining acts and concertgoers.
Weezer, Jason Isbell to headline WonderRoad festival
Other acts announced for the second-year event include Local Natives, Marcus King, Coin, Tegan and Sara and Michael Franti & Spearhead.
Indy 500 Snake Pit concert lineup includes DJs Kaskade, Shaquille O’Neal
Seven-time Grammy Award nominee Kaskade will headline the 18-and-older party on race day in May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Basketball Hall of Famer O’Neal also is on the five-act bill.
Owners of Hi-Fi music venue will open Fountain Square diner
At Easy Rider Diner, former Delicia chef Ricky Martinez plans to add Southwestern accents to brunch-inspired comfort food.
From Aretha Franklin to Outkast: Tonic Ball reveals its honored acts
Tonic Ball will feature Indiana musicians performing songs popularized by Aretha Franklin, Outkast, Jimi Hendrix and Taylor Swift.
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo collect top concert paycheck at Indiana State Fair
Chaka Khan collected the second-highest check from the Indiana State Fair, which paid a total of $883,750 for 18 performances at the Free Stage.
How the Tedeschi Trucks Band made the most of pandemic lockdown
Husband-and-wife band leaders Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi will showcase “I Am the Moon” at TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park.
Chaka Khan, Kansas among Indiana State Fair concert attractions
The Indiana State Fair announced five concerts Wednesday, including appearances by country singer Carly Pearce and the Turtles.
IU alumni Joshua Bell, Chris Botti among headliners set for Carmel arts center
Carmel’s Center for the Performing Arts, known for its Palladium venue, unveiled 51 shows during a Monday night presentation for top supporters of the not-for-profit organization.
All IN fest unveils Cage the Elephant, Hall & Oates, John Fogerty among headliners
New music festival will bring Portugal the Man, Lucinda Williams, The Four Tops and many more artists to the Indiana State Fairgrounds on Labor Day weekend.
Deer Creek founders reunite to launch Labor Day weekend music festival
Performers have yet to be announced for the All IN Music & Arts Festival, scheduled Sept. 3-4 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Dave’s picks: 7 buzzworthy summer concerts
Arts reporter Dave Lindquist has scoured the schedules for central Indiana’s music venues, which are jam-packed with concerts. You’ll never see them all. So if you can pick just a few, here’s what Dave recommends.
Live music roars back with jam-packed summer concert series
Plus, see IBJ arts reporter Dave Lindquist’s picks for can’t-miss shows at a variety of area venues.