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Converted from paper version of the Broad Ripple Gazette (v10n04)
Buzzing Around Town - by Nora Spitznogle
posted: Feb. 22, 2013
The Strugglers, Andra Faye and The Rays, Randy King and The New Positions
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Radio Radio
1119 Prospect Street - 21+, 6:00 - 10:00 PM, $10
Holy cow, this will be a fun evening! All three of the bands are wonderful. Don't let the fact that it is on Sunday evening turn you off. The show is early and Downton Abbey is over for the season.
The Strugglers are part of Indianapolis music history. Jack Clarke, Dave Langfitt, Joe Langfitt, Kevin Hughey, Stanley Smith, and Scott Ballantine started playing together in 1969. Their sound was unique; a mix of roots rock, country, blues, and jazz. They were the house band at The Hummingbird (now Birdy's) and the Patio (now LAVA). Stanley moved to Austin, TX in the late 1980s, and the band now only plays when Stanley is in town. Lucky us - he'll be here for the show.
Andra Faye is a real-life cover girl. Her beautiful self is on the cover of Mandolin Magazine. They crowned Andra the "First Lady of Blues Mandolin." You might know Andra from her long-time stint in Saffire - The Uppity Blues Band. She's now living in Indianapolis and has surrounded herself with a talented band. Andra Faye and The Rays are always a delight.
Rounding out the evening is the talented Randy King and The New Positions. Randy is an excellent songwriter and I promise you'll be bopping along to his songs. The New Positions feature excellent musicians, including guitar player extraordinaire, Erich Anderson.
You can purchase tickets before the show at:
Flea Bitten Dawgs
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Indy Hostel
4903 Winthrop Avenue [QQ24 on map]
all-ages, 7:00, $12 (children with adults are free)
I got to see the Flea Bitten Dawgs the last time they were in town and I fell in love with them. Thom Pallozola and David Henry Spangler make up the ukulele duo. Yes, I said 'ukulele duo.' Voted "Best Old Band" in St. Louis in 2011, the Dawgs put their unique musical touch on jazz and rock favorites and are excellent songwriters. As a special treat, they'll be joined by North Carolina percussionist, Lee Kram.
The show is house concert style. Feel free to bring a dish for the pitch-in and your own drinks. If you haven't been to the hostel this is the perfect chance to check it out.
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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