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Buzzing Around Town - by Nora Spitznogle
posted: Nov. 03, 2006
Reviews
Dave Holland Quintet
October 16, 2006
The Jazz Kitchen
The Jazz Kitchen was sold out for both Dave Holland shows - I actually enjoyed the wait in the rain to get in the club. I shared my umbrella with Arthur from the Uptown Quartet. It was nice to get in to the coziness of the Jazz Kitchen. I opted to sit at the bar, but sitting still is not one of my strong suits. The bar was a great place to hear the show, and I could see the stage on the television behind the bar. I could fidget to my hearts content and not bother anyone (except Matt the bartender).
Dave Holland is a jazz legend. He played the ukulele when he was four years old. He began playing bass guitar when he was thirteen. Miles Davis heard him play in 1968; he moved from his native England to NYC to play with Miles. He quickly established himself in the New York music community.
The Dave Holland Quintet is made up of equally talented performers such as Robin Eubanks who plays the trombone. (Robin comes from a talented family. His brother Kevin is the leader of the Tonight Show Band.) Nate Smith is the drummer and also a composer. Saxophone player Chris Potter also played with Steely Dan. Steve Nelson is the vibraphonist. I had no idea what that instrument was! The vibraphone looks like a xylophone, but uses metal bars instead of wooden ones. As a side note, one of the best-known vibe players is Indiana's own Gary Burton. I love Wikipedia!
Amy Speace
October 23, 2006
The Indy Hostel
Amy stopped in Indianapolis between gigs in Pittsburgh and Chicago. She played a cozy show at the Hostel - It was just Amy and her guitar. I love seeing singer/songwriters in that setting. Amy gave us the "behind the music" scoop on her songs. She rewrote the beautiful After the Flood in my backyard after Hurricane Katrina. Most of her songs are based on life experiences. Some of her old gang will be at her show. She's thinking she might have to change the name of her old high-school crush in one of the songs. Amy performs a great show-whether it's for thousands of people opening for Judy Collins or the six of us at the Hostel.
Chris Thile
October 25, 2006
Music Mill
Chris Thile is one-third of the Grammy-winning band Nickel Creek (not to be confused in any way shape or form with the band Nickelback). Chris is touring with his other group, How To Grow A Band, promoting his new record, How To Grow A Woman from the Ground. Confused yet?
This show featured all my favorite things--stand-up bass, acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin, violin and angst-ridden songs. The music was beautiful, and the songs make you ache. The musicians stood close together on the stage and played through two microphones. The audience was entranced and there was none of the bar chatter that you sometimes hear at shows. The Music Mill is becoming one of my favorite places to see music.
Greg Ziesemer & Kriss Luckett
Jeremiah Birnbaum & John Embree
Chad Mills, Bob Steward & Megan Mills
October 27, 2006
The Upper Room
First of all, I had a blast. I always enjoy hearing music and generally have a fun time when I go out, but that night was extra fun. I'm sure a lot of it had to do with all of the good vibes in the room. When I got there Greg Ziesmer and Kriss Luckett had already started. They sounded fabulous and their harmonies are amazing. Their voices have always sounded nice together, but now they are sounding great. They just finished recording in Nashville, TN and hope to have the record ready by Christmas.
Jeremiah had just flown in from London (and boy, were his arms tired) that evening. Greg picked him up at the airport and deposited him on my porch. Jeremiah had time for a quick shower before Robin Coleman picked him up for the show. His percussion player was driving Jeremiah's car from NYC to Indianapolis to start a tour. John had not arrived by the time his set started; Jeremiah seemed unfazed and started a great solo set. In a great rock-and-roll moment John walked in, grabbed a beer, sat down and played. I've never heard Jeremiah sound better.
Just when you thought it couldn't get any better, Chad Mills and Bob Stewart took the stage. I've made no secret of my love of Chad's CD, 2 Places @ Once, but I haven't had much of a chance to see him play. His live show is as good as I thought it would be. Chad was often joined by his sister Megan. Megan adds a whole new layer of sweetness to the music. I walked out clutching a copy of Chad's latest work, Spring In My Eyes, and headed home to toss sheets on the air mattresses in my living room.
Previews
Mieka Pauley
November 10th, 2006, 7 pm
Boulevard Place Café
4155 Boulevard Place 317.283.2233
Mieka Pauley's roots are in blues, soul and rock. The result is a unique pop sound. When she played at CATH, I thought I'd never see her up close again. I was sure that the next time I saw her it would be a big venue show. Mieka is still getting the buzz and keeps getting better and better. Catch her while you can.
Joe Hart and Lani Williams
Todd Snider
November 11th, 2006, 7pm
The Vogue
I love weekend shows at The Vogue. The music starts early. Veteran Indianapolis musician Joe Hart and his musical partner Lani Williams are opening for Todd Snider. We last saw Todd headlining the Broad Ripple Street Fest. Joe and Lani's music crosses multiple genres. They have a folkie vibe, but can get you dancing. This will be a great evening of musical goodness. A side note: this show will be non-smoking.
In other news. . .
David Allee of the Jazz Kitchen has been presented with the Sid Maurer business award by the Meridian Kessler Neighborhood Association. Woo Hoo! Congratulations Dave.
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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