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Converted from paper version of the Broad Ripple Gazette (v03n21)
Buzzing Around Town - by Nora Spitznogle
posted: Oct. 20, 2006
Reviews
I saw a ton of music these last two weeks and a big chunk of it was out of town. I went to Elliott Hall of Music (Purdue-go Boilers) to see Wilco. Four days later I headed to Cincinnati (road trip!) for the Tall Stacks Music Festival. I got to see Old Crow Medicine Show, Rhett Miller and Wilco. Tall Stacks is a great festival. It was well organized; the weather was great, fireworks, the river, a full moon, friends and Rhett Miller's hair. It was a perfect day.
The Benders
Friday, October 6th, 2006
Rouge
As you all know, I love The Benders. I was not disappointed in this show. They performed a great mix of original songs and cover tunes. Dave England and Tad Armstrong are both great songwriters and singers. As always, Tad's voice was terrific. My friend Shannon Ross commented that Tad sounds more like Van Morrison than Van Morrison. She is right. With two terrific singers in the band, the harmonies are amazing.
I'm always scrounging for photographs at shows. If I see someone taking pictures I try to get them to send me a copy for the Gazette. I met Eric Cox by tugging on his sleeve as he was snapping Benders photos. Eric is the publisher/owner of the Knightstown Banner. Sound like anyone we know? Eric went to high school with Bender's drummer Wade Parish. Incidentally, Wade sang Hotel California. I'm always in awe of how people can play guitar and sing, but playing drums and singing boggles my little uncoordinated imagination. As always, John Byrne's pedal steel playing makes me swoon.
Dave England
image courtesy of Eric Cox
John Byrne
image courtesy of Eric Cox
Tad Armstrong
image courtesy of Eric Cox
Wade Parish
image courtesy of Eric Cox
Edie Carey and Anne Heaton
Tuesday, October 10th, 2006
Boulevard Place Café
First of all I owe you all an apology. I had the date wrong in the last Gazette. I am so sorry, because the show was amazing. Boulevard Place was packed. Robin Coleman started booking some of the musicians who used to play at CATH, and I am so grateful. I feel like a proud aunt when I see what Robin has accomplished, and this show was a great example.
I've been listening to Edie for over five years, and Anne for about four. They both have matured in their songwriting and styles. They are part of a loose group of NYC singer/songwriters who have solo careers but will often tour together. Edie and Anne traded songs most of the evening and ended the show with a Damien Rice duet.
Many of the musicians who played at CATH also stayed at my house. You get to know someone even better when they are sleeping in your living room. Anne often toured with a band mate so I would just turn my one-bedroom-very-small-double over to them and I would sleep somewhere else (I've claimed a room at Red Key Lana's house). Anne was reminiscing about all of the fun she's had at my house. It must be more exciting when I'm not there! Poor Edie had the misfortune to stay with me the day after an unexpected break-up. She got to sit on my sofa, hold my hand and listen to me blow my nose. Needless to say, we've bonded.
Edie, Robin, and Anne
image courtesy of Nora Spitznogle
image courtesy of Nora Spitznogle
image courtesy of Nora Spitznogle
image courtesy of Nora Spitznogle
Previews
Will Hoge
Friday, October 20th 9 pm $10
Music Mill
3720 E. 82nd Street 317.841.1850
Will Hoge is one of those musicians that I get all goofy around. His band played the Midwest Music Summit two years ago and I made my own Will Hoge tee shirt. Then I kind of stalked him around Broad Ripple. Kelly Sample was my partner in crime. When Will actually talked to us, we panicked a bit and ran down the street. I was offered the chance to do a telephone interview with Will for this show, but I declined. I figured it would go something like this: long pauses, me stuttering and blurting out "I like cheese".
Will's songs are well written, and the band is great. You can't go wrong with Will's working man rock-and-roll. You'll enjoy it. I promise
Amy Speace
Monday, October 23rd, 2006
7 pm $5
Indy Hostel
4905 Winthrop Ave 317.727.1696
Amy Speace was just starting her singer/songwriter career when she played at CATH five years ago. Now she is playing huge venues, winning songwriting awards and catching the ear of Judy Collins. In fact, Amy has opened for Ms. Collins several times. I got to see Amy play with her band in NYC in January.
Amy is looking forward to playing in Indianapolis. She is playing a rare solo tour and looking forward to the house concert setting of Indy Hostel. She has promised some new songs. I'm looking forward to catching up with Amy and asking, "Just how blue are Judy Collins' eyes?"
panda & angel
Thursday, October 26th, 2006
4 pm Free
Indy CD & Vinyl
806 Broad Ripple Avenue
In-store performances are a great way to see the band in an intimate setting before they play a big loud show later. panda & angel are from Seattle; the five band members play experimental rock. I love the way their eponymous record is described: melancholic regret, cathartic revelations and vibrant but tempered pop orchestrations. Sounds like it would be a good sound track for a therapy session.
Chad Mills and Jeremiah Birnbaum
Friday, October 27th, 2006
9 pm
The Upper Room (Above The Broad Ripple Steakhouse)
929 E. Westfield Blvd.
When I last saw Jeremiah, he and his traveling mates were pulling out of my driveway after the Midwest Music Summit. I was worried when they asked where the closest auto parts store was - something about turn signals and windshield wipers. They made it back to NYC okay, and he's headed back here for a solo show. He's sharing the evening with some very fine singer songwriters. Chad Mills' CD Two Places @ Once is still in heavy rotation in my player. And when I say heavy rotation, I mean it is the only CD in my car.
Steve Poltz
Monday, October 30th, 2006
7:30 pm
Local's Only
2449 E. 56th Street 317.255.4013
I'd never heard of Steve Poltz; then four people in a row told me I needed to hear him. Luckily that will be easy enough to do. I am really impressed by what I've heard and read. Since he's playing on the eve of All Hallows Eve, I'll leave you with this teaser. Steve once trick-or-treated at Liberace's house.
And more. . .
Jeff Zuckerman is moving to LA, and the Indianapolis music community will miss him. Jeff started here in 2002, working for Clear Channel Entertainment booking shows for Birdy's, Emerson Theater and the Egyptian Room. After a few years and about 150 shows he decided to concentrate on promoting local musicians. He and Josh Baker started Benchmark Records in Broad Ripple. They signed great bands including The Pieces, Otis Gibbs, and Loretta, and helped them get national attention. Josh and Jeff started the Midwest Music Summit and sponsored the Battle of the Bands at The Patio. Jeff says the success of those ventures is open to interpretation, but he could not be more proud of their efforts and good intentions.
In 2004 Jeff met the owners of the Music Mill and became the talent buyer. He also started his own company, Roadside Tragedies, the same year. In the last two years, Jeff has booked over 200 shows in Indianapolis and Bloomington. Jeff says he leaves Indy with a wealth of wonderful memories. "Indy is an extremely special, albeit sometimes strangely self-doubting city. I will be sure to return frequently, and I hope that the state of live and local music will be stronger with each passing year."
I will miss Jeff and all the help he has given to me over the years.
Not-for-profit director by day, music writer by night, Nora Spitznogle reviews music that happened and previews music and events around Broad Ripple Village. Nora managed CATH Inc coffeehouse at 54th Street and College Avenue for seven years. During that time she hosted hundreds of local and touring musicians, both at the coffeehouse and her home. When CATH closed in 2004 and the music was no longer coming to her, she had to wander from her corner of Broad Ripple to see what is happening elsewhere. You can find her at Second Helpings during the work day, waitressing at the Red Key on Saturday nights and prowling Broad Ripple music venues the rest of the time. Visit Nora's Web site nora-leona.blogspot.com, send any questions, comments or suggestions to Nora@BroadRippleGazette.com
nora@broadripplegazette.com
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