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Converted from paper version of the Broad Ripple Gazette (v10n08)
Buzzing Around Town - by Nora Spitznogle
posted: Apr. 26, 2013
Farmer Jason
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Athenaeum Auditorium
401 E. Michigan Street
all-ages, two shows 10AM & noon, $6 advance, $8 day of show
I've always adored Jason Ringenberg. First for his melding of punk and traditional country music with his band, Jason and the Scorchers, then as a solo artist, and now as a Emmy winning children's performer. You read that right. The guy who was a pioneer of the Americana punk-roots scene is now singing to the kiddos. Don't feel sorry for Jason or think that it is a step back; he is in hog heaven as it were, doing what he loves. And he still plays big kid shows too.
Speaking of hogs, Jason grew up on a pig farm in Illinois and learned the daily rigors of raising livestock at a young age. He created his Farmer Jason persona a decade ago to educate and entertain children about farm life and the wonders of nature, using his farming experience and love of the outdoors for the basis of his show.
Farmer Jason has performed several thousand concerts in venues ranging from rural fairs on the Alaskan tundra to fancy European performance halls. The highly acclaimed live show involves sing-a-longs, dancing, and discussions about nature, ecology, and farm animals. The high-energy Farmer Jason concerts are aimed at children ages two to eight, everyone is invited to participate.
Farmer Jason has released three records and a DVD and starred in the Emmy Award winning "It's a Farmer Jason" program airing on public broadcasting stations around the US. Farmer Jason's records have won numerous awards, including the Parents' Choice Gold Award and the Los Angeles Times' Children's Record of the Year list.
I can't think of a better sponsor of the show: Reynolds Farm Equipment & GreenFarmToys.com. The concert benefits St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
Tickets are available for $6 each in advance of the show at farmerjasonindyshow.eventbrite.com or $8 day of the show.
I'll see you there.
Old Truck Revival
Friday, May 3, 2013
Sabbatical
921 Broad Ripple Avenue
21+, free, 10:00 PM
For a band with only two guys they sure do make a big sound. Old Truck Revival is made up of John Bowyer and Junk Box Mike. They play a delightful mix of bluegrass, folk, rock, and punk - something they call "Newgrass." You can't help but have a good time listening to those two.
If you haven't been to Sabbatical yet you're in for a treat. The drinks are delicious and the food is terrific. They feature "small plates," with the idea of being able to sample several things and share - unless it's the brie-stuffed turkey meatballs, I'm not sharing those with anyone.
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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