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Spyro Gyra to headline inaugural Carmel Jazz Fest in August
A two-day jazz festival this summer in Carmel will feature more than 30 jazz, R&B and blues acts on stages around Carmel.
For retro jazz singer Emmaline, the time is now
Singer who grew up in Anderson will celebrate release of four-song EP with two performances at the Jazz Kitchen.
John Mellencamp donates archives and memorabilia to Indiana University
IU also unveiled plans for a sculpture honoring the Hoosier rock star.
81355 readies new songs for Indianapolis show and SXSW festival
Hip-hop group will play hometown show at Deluxe in Old National Centre before traveling to Texas for South By Southwest.
Iconic blues bar Slippery Noodle Inn sold after 60 years in Yeagy family
The new owners of the downtown Indianapolis institution aren’t planning radical changes, but it might sound a bit different on certain nights.
100 years after his birth, guitarist Wes Montgomery remembered for understated mastery
“Wes Bound,” scheduled to premiere Feb. 26 on Bloomington public television station WTIU-TV Channel 30, is a centennial tribute to Montgomery, who was born on March 6, 1923
Talking Heads-inspired tour seeks to recapture joy of 1980 shows
Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew will bring an 11-member band to the Egyptian Room in Old National Centre for a Feb. 26 performance.
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.
Photo exhibition amplifies legacy of Indianapolis soul music
Indianapolis International Airport exhibition spotlights the city’s R&B scene spanning the mid-1960s to the mid-1970s.
In Spotify era, many musicians struggle to make a living
Making a living in the industry is increasingly hard for most songwriters and musicians in the streaming era. Royalties tend to be meager, while many say concerts produce less revenue.
IBJ Podcast: A look back at celebrated Indy jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery
Joining IBJ’s Dave Lindquist are Rob Dixon, a saxophone player and artistic director of the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation. And Lasana Kazembe, a poet, teaching artist and assistant professor of education at IUPUI.
20 years later, life goes on for obscure album made by Indiana artist
A Grammy Award nomination and the fandom of LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy factor in the improbable story of ‘The Clouds.’
‘Bodyguard’ musical at Athenaeum revisits Whitney Houston highlights
A musical production of “The Bodyguard,” originally a film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, is scheduled at the Athenaeum.
Punk Rock Night founder envisions museum for the fast and loud
A storefront near the Melody Inn is to become home to Punk Rock Night Foundation and a sizable stash of band memorabilia.
The Cabaret to launch its 2023 calendar with landmark jazz shows
Vocalist-bass player Esperanza Spalding and pianist Fred Hersch will play a pair of sold-out shows Jan. 8 at the Cabaret.
Art & Soul performances to celebrate ‘Kings & Queens’
In-person Art & Soul events are scheduled for February at the Cabaret, Jazz Kitchen and Indianapolis Artsgarden.
New $100,000 fund to support Indiana musicians
Inspired by a government initiative in Canada, the Indianapolis fund will help cover recording, equipment, touring and promotional expenses.
Tonic Ball and the Last IV return to action Friday in Fountain Square
The 21st Tonic Ball—and first in-person edition since 2019—will feature 55 performers Friday at four Fountain Square venues.
Mellencamp revisits ‘Scarecrow,’ his game-changing disc
The album, which is getting the deluxe reissue treatment this week, stands as a rare reputation-changing work, elevating John Mellencamp from a popular heartland rocker to a serious artist and helping spark Farm Aid, a movement that lives on.