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Converted from paper version of the Broad Ripple Gazette (v10n22)
Buzzing Around Town - by Nora Spitznogle
posted: Nov. 08, 2013
I'm late with marking my Broad Ripple Gazette anniversary and that is fitting; because as the ever-patient Alan Hague, can attest, I'm always late turning in this column. By my estimation this is my 200th column and 150,000-ish word published. I'm on third my computer, fourth camera, and second job - we won't discuss relationships - since I've started writing Buzzing Around Town.
Like all of the Gazette writers, this is a volunteer gig for me, and I am honored to be part of this community-centered paper. I've worked and lived in Broad Ripple area off and on for the last 25 years, yet I still feel like I'm new in town. I love the pride that folks take in being associated with the Village and the deep connection to the history of the area.
I've seen music venues go and new ones pop up in the last eight years, part of the ebb and tide of an area I suppose. I am continually inspired by the commitment to live music in Broad Ripple. From the big stage of The Vogue to the basement of the Corner Wine Bar you can find music every night at all points in the neighborhood. I hope to run into you in one of them soon.
Please send me any information about music in the Village to the e-mail address at the end of this column. Include as many details as possible - who, what, when, where, ticket price, and anything else that might be helpful. I'd love to hear from you.
Cheers to another year of great music and fun in the Village - I look forward to sharing it with you.
Mars or the Moon
Friday, November 8, 2013
Broad Ripple Tavern
745 Broad Ripple Ave - 21+, 10 PM, free
Mars or the Moon is made up of Broad Ripple musical icons, Joe Hart and Lani Williams. The duo began writing together and soon added percussionist, Lenen Nicola. They are often joined by by keyboardist Kevin Silva, bassist Roger Osburn and drummer Glen Hopkins.
The group wears a lot of musical labels - folk, singer-songwriter, roots, psychedelic, and Americana - they have lovely harmonies and kind souls. What more do you want in music, really?
Indy In-Tune Radio Podcast Concert - Byrd House Sound, Mike Myers, Jack Barley, The Failers, Fourth Stone, and Werewolf with a Shotgun
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Birdy's Bar and Grill
2131 E. 71st St. - 21+, doors 7 PM, music 7:30 PM, $8.00
The Indy In-Tune website is packed with seven years' worth of podcast interviews and music available for your listening pleasure. Every so often they host a concert with a stellar lineup of live music. This is one of them.
Mike Myers, Jack Barkley, The Failers, Byrd House Sound, Angel and The Preacher, and Werewolf With A Shotgun will all take the stage. That's at least six hours of great music. What is not to love?
Plan on having dinner at Birdy's. I'm a big fan of the chicken tenders, they go especially well with Irish Whiskey.
Tonic Gallery: The Covers Project
Friday, November 15, 2013
Welldone Marketing
1043 Virginia Ave - all-ages, free, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
The artists of the Tonic Gallery were invited to reimagine the LP cover. The show will feature 12" x 12" art - the size of an album cover. I've been lucky enough to see two of the pieces ahead of time. Artist Brinton Farrand has created two covers - one Tom Petty inspired, the other Jerry Garcia.
All of the proceeds from the Tonic Gallery benefit Second Helpings, a food rescue, culinary job-training, and hunger relief organization serving our city - including senior and childcare programs right in our neighborhood.
Houndmouth with the Wheeler Brothers
Thursday, November 21, 2013
The Vogue Theater
6259 N. College Ave - 21+, doors 7 PM, show 8 PM, $15.
I got to interview the Wheeler Brothers last year at the Austin City Limits Festival. The band is made up of three actual Wheeler brothers - Nolan, Patrick, and Tyler. Fellow Austin, TX natives Danny Matthews and A.J. Molyneaux round out the band.
image courtesy of Nora Spitznogle
image courtesy of Nora Spitznogle
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The brothers Wheeler didn't play music until Tyler won a guitar in a shoe store raffle drawing when they were young. Tyler confessed that he "crunched up the ticket so it would get picked. I knew that I was going to win." As one guitar and three boys was not a good combination, their father wound up smashing the guitar to quash any further arguments. The boys ultimately worked it out by choosing different instruments.
I asked if the brotherly smack-downs continue on tour. Patrick told me "Nolan has a safety net as the singer because you can't punch him in the mouth, and we realize that we all need to be in good shape to tour." For all of the fisticuff talk the guys were entertaining and charming and they clearly enjoy each other.
Their camaraderie was clear when I got to hear them play; their infectious stage presence had me bopping along in the photo pit (even though it is so not-cool to dance in the pit). Their sound is Americana-rock at its most fun - there is hope even in the melancholy.
New Albany, Indiana's own Houndmouth is headlining the show. They formed in 2011 and quickly gained a following with their Americana sounds and fervent live shows.
Tonic Ball featuring the music of The Grateful Dead, Tom Petty, and The Pixies
Friday, November 22, 2013
Fountain Square - 6:00 PM, $25
Eight years ago when I started writing this column I was begging you to attend the Tonic Ball. This year, Tonic Ball 12 is almost sold out. As of press time there were just a few tickets left - they are available at LUNAmusic (5202 N. College) for $25.
As always it will be a great night of music - 45 bands donating their time for a great cause - fighting hunger in Indianapolis.
I'll see you there - I'll be the one with an ear-to-ear grin. It is my most-definitely my favorite night of the year.
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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