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Converted from paper version of the Broad Ripple Gazette (v11n14)
Buzzing Around Town - by Nora Spitznogle
posted: Jul. 11, 2014
Rick Springfield
Saturday, July 12, 2104
Old National Centre
502 N. New Jersey - all-ages, 8:00 PM, $29.50 - 225.00
I'll admit it. I spent some time in my teens having an unrealistic crush on Dr. Noah Drake. I totally understood why Nurse Bobbie Spencer would fake blindness to keep him closer. When I realized that Rick Springfield had a life outside of the fictitious General Hospital and Port Charles, my crush intensified and hasn't gone away yet.
image courtesy of Nora Spitznogle
As it turns out, Rick Springfield is a kick-ass guitar player, great songwriter, and is still dreamy at 64 years old. His music goes beyond the poppy hits ("Jessie's Girl" and "Affair of the Heart") he's known for and dives into rock tunes. He is a real-life, hard-working, touring musician.
Rick (we're on a first name basis now, at least in my head) played at the Indiana State Fair a few years ago and I was very impressed. I've seen teen idol pop stars play in the midday August heat on the dusty stage on the track and not make much of an effort. Rick put on an amazing concert - not only showing off his guitar playing skills, but his athleticism. He seemed genuinely happy to be there and to see the fans. I was lucky enough to have a press photo pass which allowed me to be in front of the stage for the first three songs. For the record, I didn't reach out to touch his Chuck Taylor's, but it was hard to contain myself.
Rick Springfield at the Indiana State Fair.
image courtesy of Nora Spitznogle
He's touring this summer with his band and the shows are getting great reviews from other cities. The $225 ticket includes a Meet and Greet session with Rick.
Ed Funk Memorial Show
Saturday, July 19, 2104
Gallery 924 at the Arts Council
924 N Pennsylvania Street - all-ages, 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Ed Funk was an active Indianapolis artist for the last four decades. He graduated from Herron School of Art in 1988, and later co-founded the Murphy Arts Center in Fountain Square. He was known throughout the country to countless artists, collages, and folks who loved his shop as the owner of Dolphin Papers.
A collection of Ed Funk's final works of art have been gathered for this limited-time show - the work will hang for one week after the opening.
Live music by Daniel Paquette and Matthew Askren.
An Evening with Yacht Rock Revue
Saturday July 26, 2104
The Vogue
6259 North College Avenue
Doors at 8 PM / Show at 9:30 PM
21+, doors 8:00 PM, show 9:30, $15 advance
The Yacht Rock Review is a tribute to 70s light rock. They sail between a tribute act, comedy, and original tunes. They cover Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, Michael McDonald, and more while putting their own spin on the music. It sounds like big fun!
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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