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Converted from paper version of the Broad Ripple Gazette (v06n13)
Buzzing Around Town - by Nora Spitznogle
posted: Jun. 26, 2009
Previews:
Hermit Thrushes
Saturday, June 27, 2009
LUNA Music (52nd and College) 3:00, free, all-ages
It could be because I'm on a plane heading to Philadelphia, but this edition of Buzzing Around Town has a lot of Philly references. Hermit Thrushes is a five-person band from Philadelphia that by their own admission combines harsh chords, cryptic lyrics in English and Greek, complex rhythms, strange orchestration and awkward melodies into an artful blend of indie rock. I've heard rumors of past shows including rainbow outfits, acrobatics and high kicks. Their second album is coming out June 23 on the Joyful Noise record label. I'm a big fan of Joyful Noise, LUNA Music and Philadelphia so I predict this will be a fun afternoon.
Richard Swift
Thursday, July 2, 2009
LUNA Music (52nd and College) 3:00, free, all-ages
Richard Swift is stopping in to Luna for an in-store performance before his show with The Fray at The Lawn at White River Park. He's a favorite of the Luna crew, which is all I need to hear, really. But here's a bit more about him. He caught the ear of Wilco front man Jeff Tweedy, who invited him to support their Sky Blue Sky tour and record his fourth CD in the Wilco Loft. He's also on the label Secretly Canadian, which is impressive in its own right. This promises to be a great show. "Mind blowing," promises Todd Robinson, owner of Luna. He hasn't steered me wrong yet.
Mpozi Tolbert mural lighting
Friday, July 3, 2009 10:00 pm (after dark)
The alley next to Spin (6308 Guilford Ave)
I can't believe that it has been three years since Mpozi Tolbert, Indianapolis Star photographer and DJ died. Mpozi was one of those bigger than life guys -- in stature, talent and generosity. I would love seeing him in the Northside Newsstand or at a concert. I very shyly introduced myself once, telling him that I used to live in his hometown of Philadelphia. Whenever I'd see him after that he'd give me a nod, and a "Hi Philly." He made me feel extra cool.
Shannon Wilson has been raising money for solar lighting for the mural that was painted on Spin. She's collected enough money for two lights and hopes to raise enough for two more. They are selling CDs of twenty-nine live tracks of Mpozi's DJ gigs. You can purchase a disc ($5-10 donation please) at Deano's Vino and Earth House Collective.
The solar lights will put out the equivalent of an 80-watt light bulb. Shannon and her crew want to illuminate the mural, bring light to the alley and highlight solar power. The lighting ceremony will be followed by music at Spin. DJ's Indiana Jones and Dicky Fox are on the lineup.
You can purchase a CD or donate to the lighting fund at mpozicd@gmail.com or 317-227-7457. What a great way to remember Mpozi - who lit up any space he was in.
Mpozi Tolbert mural in the alley next to Spin (6308 Guilford Ave)
image courtesy of Nora Spitznogle
image courtesy of Nora Spitznogle
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Updates:
If you were in the Jazz Kitchen in the last week or so you might have encountered the "dry" days. The liquor license transfer is complete and the prohibition is over. In other news, the Jazz Kitchen is now non-smoking inside, you will still be able to smoke on the patio.
Vibes Records is all moved in to their 54th Street and the Monon Trail home. The place looks great - stop in and say hello to Jonee Quest and Jon Zeps.
Reviews:
I can't believe it! I haven't been out to hear any music in the last two weeks. That's not to say that I haven't been out and about. In preparation to leave town for a week I worked 17 days in a row, several of those days at more than one job. And I'm bowling on Monday nights. You read that right folks - bowling. I'm in the Chatterbox bowling league. I'm a Chatterbowler. Thanks to the lovely David Andrichik for coordinating us.
I also just finished two feature stories and several CD reviews for Ghettoblaster, a glossy music magazine. I got to interview Gibby Haynes and Evan Dando for one of them. I was super-nervous about talking to both of them. Gibby's band, the Butthole Surfers is one of the iconic noise-rock bands of my generation. He's one of those brilliant guys, whose talent manifests itself in some odd ways, including some disturbing live performances.
I had also been warned that Gibby could be a, well, butthole surfer, in interviews. The phone interview was scheduled during my lunch break at Second Helpings. I told him that I was hiding under my desk hoping not to be disturbed, which was not far from the truth - I left out the part about being so nervous that I was rocking back and forth, turning circles in my office chair. We had a great discussion about nonprofits and how they should be called something more descriptive, not just pointing out what we don't do. He also had some great riffs of my last name, Glockenspeilernogle being my favorite. I found him to be delightfully funny and charming.
The interview with Evan Dando and I went well also, but it was more of a strain. His phone kept fading out and we had a "who's on first" conversation mixing up the names Vess and Zeps. I thought he was talking about his touring guitar player, Vess Ruhtenburg and he was talking about Vibes Music owner, Jon Zeps.
Gibby produced the new Lemonheads record Varshions, an all-cover song album that was released June 23. I got a chance to hear it ahead of time and really enjoyed it. They dug deep for the songs and Evan put his stamp on the tracks. Good stuff!
Ghettoblaster issue 22 should come out at the end of July/beginning of August. The Indiana distributor of the magazine is out of business (it used to be carried at Northside News), but you can find it in the big cities and online at (www.ghettoblastermagazine.com).
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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