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Buzzing Around Town - by Nora Spitznogle
posted: Sept. 02, 2011
Neon Love Life, Tuesday Night CD release party
Friday, September 2, 2011
Radio Radio, 1119 E. Prospect Street
8:00, 21+, $10 (includes CD), non-smoking
I'm smitten with Neon Love Life for lots of reasons, but most of all because they are a kick-ass rock band. The fact that the band is made up of all women is secondary.
The band formed in September of 2009, and they spent every Monday and Tuesday evening rehearsing and writing in Broad Ripple. They recorded "Tuesday Night" at Queensize Studios early this year.
Their songs range from straight-forward rock to teen-age punk to moody nostalgia. Lindsay Manfredi and Sharon Rickson share the front woman duties, switching off on rhythm guitar and bass and vocals. Ashley Plummer plays tasty guitar licks and adds to the energy of the band. Tasha Blackman is a forceful and fun drummer.
Also performing that night: 8 Inch Betsy and Hero Jr.
This promises to be an epic night at Radio Radio.
The Odyssey Favor,Chinese Monster CD release show
Friday, September 9, 2011
Locals Only, 2449 East 56th Street, 8:00, 21+
The Odyssey Favor is so damn cool. Not only did they write a song for my birthday, but they managed to rhyme 'Spitznogle' in a verse. But don't let the fact that they used hornswoggle in a sentence turn you off. The Odyssey Favor is chock-full of pop goodness, a charming touch of quirkiness and moon boots.
Joining them at Locals Only are Hitchhike and Finest Grain. The evening promises to be full of great music and good vibes.
French Market
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church grounds
4217 Central Ave
all-ages, free, noon - 10:00, non-smoking
The French Market is a different sort of fun than the church festival of my childhood. My church had an annual turkey shoot. While we didn't shoot actual turkeys, which would have added a level of excitement, the prizes involved frozen turkeys. And who lets kids run around with guns? Things were different in the early 1970s.
Saint Joan of Arc's French Market promises fun for everyone. Food, music, raffle prizes, activities for the kiddos and an artisan craft area are all featured. Did I mention the food? I'm looking forward to the French pastries. Raffle prizes include an iPad, and Pat Crossland handmade quilt, Trek bike, cash and jewelry.
The festival starts at noon. If you do it right you can eat lunch and dinner and everything in-between at the Market. Second Helpings culinary job-training students are making the French Onion Soup from scratch - all 40 gallons - let me tell you, that's a lot of onions to peel.
The French Market turns 21 this year. Speaking of 21, beer and wine are available. And speaking of beer and wine there will be live music between 1:00 - 10:00, including the bands Second Wind, The Stardusters, Mojo Gumbo and Living Proof. Mass will be celebrated at 5:30 in the church and historic tours will be available throughout the day.
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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