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.
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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.
Funding perpetuates surprises at city’s most unusual venue
In September, music and art venue Healer received one of 10 Power Plant Grants distributed by Indianapolis-based Big Car Collaborative and funded by New York’s Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
With restaurant added, Hi-Fi music venue can cater to younger crowd
By simply cutting a doorway to connect two businesses in Fountain Square, the owners of the Hi-Fi music venue intend to alter the concert landscape of Indianapolis.
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.
Whole lotta zeros: Apple Music crosses 100M song barrier
Apple Music says the milestone cements it as the world’s largest catalog of music, more than YouTube Music’s 80 million songs, Spotify’s 82 million tracks and podcasts, and Amazon Music’s 90 million songs.
Josh Kaufman readies new songs for a cozy setting
Past winner of televised talent search ‘The Voice’ says he’s more comfortable pursuing art than entertainment.
Fairgrounds music festival aims to build new traditions at historic site
The first All IN Music & Arts Festival will feature multiple acts across three stages at the Indiana State Fairgrounds this Saturday and Sunday.
Kenny Aronoff to anchor Jim Irsay’s all-star band at stadium
Music fans have the rare chance to catch John Mellencamp, Buddy Guy, John Hiatt and Ann Wilson perform for free in Indianapolis.
All IN festival builds all-star bands for ‘Super Bowl’ moments
Cage the Elephant vocalist Matt Shultz and John Oates sign on for one-of-a-kind celebration of Tom Petty’s music.