Longtime Broad Ripple resident Adam Price and his wife Trinia are blazing a musical trail with their diverse band Naptown Boogie, covering a repertoire of rhythm & blues, top 40, pop, dance, soul and classic rock from the 1960s to present day music. Their set list includes songs from across the musical spectrum.

"We play a lot of complex music, from Blood Sweat & Tears to Sade or a James Bond medley to Led Zeppelin, anything out there is fair game when it comes to this band and we add horns to everything! We played 51 shows in 2012, all high profile top end clubs, casinos and private events. Half the band reads music and half the band plays by ear. When it comes time to tweak a song, it makes great audio, having trained and untrained musicians, combining jazz, rock and classical musicians together is quite a concoction. It's a fantastic mix of structure and improvisation," Price explained.

"We cover a tenth of what other local bands are playing. Audiences have really embraced it. Yes, we play the hits," Price noted, "just not the same hits as our competitors . . . .why go see a band play the same set list as everyone else? It makes absolutely no sense to me."

Price was born into a musical family and took to drumming at an early age. "I was the founding member of a Led Zeppelin Tribute band called 'Evermoore' which was together for 15 years and toured all over the country. I shared the stage once each with David Clayton Thomas and Joe Cocker. I also toured with 3 Dog Night's lead singer Chuck Negron for six weeks when I was hired as his drummer back in '96 or '97," he recalled.

Naptown Boogie is composed of Adam Price, band leader/drums. His wife Trinia is a long-time alumna of the Indy music scene. She is the female lead singer and flute player and in Adam's opinion is one of the best front persons in the Midwest. In the past, she has been in such notable bands as: "Dr. Bop & Headliners, Rock Doll and founding member of Trinia & the Gypsies. She sang the National Anthem for the Indy 500 in 2005 and at the RCA Championships in the same year. Paul Schafer and Neil Broeker play alto and tenor saxophones, respectively. Neil formerly toured with the 5th Dimension and Paul appeared in a recording session with the Coasters and has spent 20 years with his other gig, Roadhouse. Their guitar player, Eric Anderson, is a musical mainstay on the Broad Ripple scene since the mid-1980s; he has played with FM Pop, the Shakes, Red Eye and the Fuglees. Chris Brown on trumpet performs with the Indianapolis Wind Symphony. Eric Evans, also on trumpet, toured with George Clinton and P-Funk. Bassist Leo Thompson has worked with Koko Taylor, Ronnie Mack, Roadmaster, Johnny Winter, Albert Collins and B.B. King. He has also worked on the soundtrack and was an extra in the movie Beautiful Dreamer. "I also have a keyboard player from Chicago by the name of Todd Brown who just joined us and he is fantastic! He was the longtime keyboardist in the band R-Gang - they were voted best R&B group in Chi town 12 years running and I have a new male lead singer, Tim Dunn - great range, great front man, formerly with Lady Di and the Kings and Band Wagon. I regard everyone in this band as the best of the best players in the region, there are none better," Price said.

Band members' musical backgrounds are just as diverse as their day jobs. "There is a stem cell research scientist, Indiana Housing Authority employee, two teachers, a professional painter, managers, IU Med Center employee and Trinia owns her own business, "Complexions" in Broad Ripple. Everybody comes from a vastly different background and because of that, we have a unique sound and approach. We're the only band in town covering this much diverse material, including: Blood Sweat & Tears, Chicago, Kool & the Gang, Earth Wind & Fire, Steely Dan, Tower of Power, Marvin Gaye, Sade, Peter Gabriel, Joe Cocker and Sting, to name just a few of dozens we perform," Price noted. You can see and hear the band's videos and audio at www.naptownboogie.com/Video---Audio---Photo-s.html with fan reviews at: www.naptownboogie.com/About-Us.html.

Naptown Boogie can play at a variety of events, like concerts, casinos, weddings, corporate functions, anniversaries, award nights, bachelor parties, bachelorette parties, banquets, church services, community events, conventions, country clubs, dinner dances, fraternity functions, fund raisers, graduation parties, prom's, grand openings, hotels, resorts, private parties, block parties, reunions, fairs, festivals, jingles, movie and TV soundtracks and studio sessions.

"The diversity of the group and the music we play has kept people coming out to see us, which I think is the secret to our success. You have to set your own ground rules and follow your own instincts, not anyone else's, which in our case is the music we choose to perform and our interpretation of it," he emphasized.

Price discussed the band's current project: "We are working on a new promotional video with the Glass Eye Group from Zionsville. They filmed us at Latitude 39 with multiple cameras. Glass Eye usually works with musical artists outside Indiana and abroad. They do, however, work with local corporations and businesses which include commercials and presentations, they've set a new standard in video production and we're going to be a part of it." An April 6th video shoot featuring 10 songs is planned to provide Naptown Boogie greater exposure.

Their appearance at the Palladium's amphitheater in Carmel for a Humane Society fundraiser last August caught the attention of Jill Purcell, who is the assistant to the president of WTHR Channel 13 and consequently landed them the gig as entertainment for the station's Christmas party at IMS Pavilion, which was one of Naptown Boogie's high points for last year.

They also played at the Columbus Arts Council on the grounds of the state courthouse last September before 4,000 people. These events have broadened the band's growing audience.

Prime Source Entertainment in Nashville, Tennessee is also interested in booking Naptown Boogie for multiple events, "We work with all of the major agencies as well as book ourselves," Price said, which is another aspect of the band that he is involved in. Their next scheduled shows are March 15, 2013, at Britton Tavern in Fishers and March 22-23 at Aztar Casino in Evansville, where they will play for the sixth time on a stage that has graced dozens of national acts. This summer, they return to Bella Vita's on the marina (a personal favorite of the band's) for multiple dates at Geist Reservoir starting June 1st. Current touring dates are at: www.naptownboogie.com/Events-Calendar.html link with more to be announced. They can be contacted for entertainment needs at: www.naptownboogie.com/Contact-Us.html.

Naptown Boogie's varied musical catalog and instrumental virtuosity make them a must see band as they expand their musical presence.