Medeski, Martin, and Wood

EPISODE 221: The Indianapolismusic.net Podcast

Ryan returns to the podcast, and Steve produces a fantastic lineup of songs for this episode. Isn’t that all you could ask for, really? Enjoy tracks from Medeski, Martin, and Wood, Brendan Benson, Blind Pilot, Will Hoge, Widespread Panic, We Are Hex, Jookabox, The Vulgar Boatmen, Cynthia Layne, Vagabond Opera, and NowhereGoodFast.

By the way, we’re listed now on iTunes and Podcast Alley, Odeo, and Podcast Pickle, so tell your friends. It’s easier than ever to subscribe to our little slice of audio heaven.

A) Subscribe using this link and a podcast aggregator ..OR..

B) Download directly by right-clicking and saving ..OR…

C) Listen to the PODcast in the IMN mediaplayer (Located in the upper-right corner of the page) or on WFYI’s HD2 channel! You can also stream the channel at WFYI’s website.

Once again, all music on this podcast came from authorized downloads from artist or record company sites or from the Indy MP3 Collection.Theme provided by Background Trash. For all of your background trash needs, go to Background Trash.– Steve Hayes and Ryan Williams –

The Vulgar Boatmen

IMN OnTrack: The Vulgar Boatmen

IMN OnTrack takes a closer look at one track a local artist has put on the web for your perusal, and give you a little history behind the music as well. We’re timing this look to coincide with that artist’s performance in the coming week, but our real goal is to get local music on your computer or portable media player. Think of this like the musical equivalent of a food court sample.

The Vulgar Boatmen are an Indianapolis institution, creating rock that draws Bo Diddley and the Velvet Underground onto the same dance floor. Hear them reinterpret the music of Bob Dylan at Tonic Ball VIII, this Friday at the Fountain Square Theater and Radio Radio.

You can check out the Vulgar Boatmen’s MySpace page to get info on their infrequent shows, and listen to their music at their Musical Family Tree page.

Rob Zombie

INDY TOP 10 LIVE: Nov 12 – Nov 18, 2009

Weekly best bets for the Indianapolis music lover. The Indy Top 10 Live is compiled by a selection panel of local print, radio, and internet journalists and is new every Thursday online and in print in Indy.com.

Text by Steve Hayes

1. Meat Puppets w/ Blue Moon Revue

4 PM, Sunday November 15, Radio Radio, $10

Billed as a Colts/Patriots pre-game party, this show offers a rare late afternoon start time on Sunday. The bill, however, makes it worth skipping the late NFL games on television. The Meat Puppets came to prominence in the 1980’s with a progressive punk sound that heavily influenced the grunge movement, especially Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain. After spending most of this decade in tribulation, brothers Curt and Cris Kirkwood reunited in 2006 and released a new album this year.

2. Rob Zombie

7:30 PM, Monday November 16, Murat Theatre, $24.75-45.00

Rob Zombie launched his namesake band White Zombie in 1985 and became one of the best known groove metal performers in the world. He moved from music to filmmaking. He’s spent the majority of his time writing and directing horror films in recent years. Despite his new profession, Zombie has found time to continue his solo career. His next album is due in 2010.

3. Vulgar Boatmen, Old Flames, David England

9 PM, Saturday November 14, Radio Radio, $5

The Indy music scene is filled with musicians who collaborate with many bands. Don’t be too surprised to see musicians rotating between the acts filling this bill. Vulgar Boatmen are long time contributors to Indy’s music community. Their ‘dance rock’ marries Buddy Holly pop with Velvet Underground drive. David England has performed in bands like The Benders and England Brothers. He celebrates the release of a solo CD at the show and performs with a new band, Old Flames.

4. Punk Rock Night presents Greg Brenner’s Birthday

10 PM, Saturday November 14, The Melody Inn, $7

Punk Rock Night founder Greg Brenner has put on the showcase of punk rock showcase for nearly a decade. This week the local impresario celebrates his birthday in a very un-punk fashion. Brenner handpicked a quartet of ‘guilty pleasure bands’ who don’t fit in the Punk Rock Night mould to help celebrate. The Common, Coolidge, and Red Light Driver offer power pop, classic rock, and Brit pop inspired music. Only State brings punk rock appeal to the lineup.

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Hank III

EPISODE 220: The Indianapolismusic.net Podcast

Ryan takes the night off ’cause he’s ready for some football, and Steve sticks with that theme with the podcast. Look for tracks from the Meat Puppets, Hank III, Dave England, Red Light Driver, Green River Ordinance, Shay, Dr. Manhattan, Grey Granite, and Rob Dixon. And, as always, screw the New England Patriots.

By the way, we’re listed now on iTunes and Podcast Alley, Odeo, and Podcast Pickle, so tell your friends. It’s easier than ever to subscribe to our little slice of audio heaven.

A) Subscribe using this link and a podcast aggregator ..OR..

B) Download directly by right-clicking and saving ..OR…

C) Listen to the PODcast in the IMN mediaplayer (Located in the upper-right corner of the page) or on WFYI’s HD2 channel! You can also stream the channel at WFYI’s website.

Once again, all music on this podcast came from authorized downloads from artist or record company sites or from the Indy MP3 Collection.Theme provided by Background Trash. For all of your background trash needs, go to Background Trash.– Steve Hayes and Ryan Williams –

Dave England

IMN OnTrack: Dave England

IMN OnTrack takes a closer look at one track a local artist has put on the web for your perusal, and give you a little history behind the music as well. We’re timing this look to coincide with that artist’s performance in the coming week, but our real goal is to get local music on your computer or portable media player. Think of this like the musical equivalent of a food court sample.

Dave England has played with some of the best players in Indiana, including groups like Old Flames, The Benders, and the England Brothers. Hear his own recordings when he celebrates the release of his new CD this Saturday at Radio Radio.

Check out Dave’s home website for more information on his albums and upcoming performances, and listen to his music at his Musical Family Tree page.

LORETTA LYNN

INDY TOP 10 LIVE: Nov 5 – Nov 11, 2009

Weekly best bets for the Indianapolis music lover. The Indy Top 10 Live is compiled by a selection panel of local print, radio, and internet journalists and is new every Thursday online and in print in Indy.com.

Text by Steve Hayes

1. The Black Crowes

7:30 PM, Tuesday November 10, Egyptian Room, $38

The Black Crowes sordid history of music, celebrity, fame, drugs, fights, and rotating lineups led one critic to call the band “the most ‘rock & roll’ rock & roll band in the world.”  The group took a three-year break from their constant recording and touring and reemerged in 2005, picking up where they left off. Their most recent album, ‘Before the Frost…Until the Freeze,’ arrived in August.

2. Loretta Lynn

7:30 PM, Friday November 6, Emens Auditorium (Ball State University), $34.50 – $49.50

It’s always worth noting whenever a genuine music legend visits, even if it’s a short drive to see them. In this case country music legend Loretta Lynn performs at Emens Auditorium on the Ball State University campus in Muncie. Though she hasn’t released a new album since 2004’s ‘Van Lear Rose,’ Lynn’s catalog of 57 singles that hit the country chart should provide for more than enough material to please old and new fans alike.

3. La Vida Variety

9 PM, Friday November 6, Radio Radio, $8

La Vida Variety debuted with a splash this summer, offering up a live variety show featuring magic, comedy, burlesque, and music. This week offers the second installment of the series. John Orr of the band The Last Domino serves as organizer and ringmaster for the event. He performs along with horror folk band Harley Poe, sideshow acts from members of Blue Monkey Sideshow, a barbershop quartet, and belly dancers.

4. Both Sides of the Beat/Dead Zone Boys art show

6 PM, Friday November 6, Big Car Gallery

Big Car Gallery offers visual and musical artists a space to showcase their work side-by-side. This week the Fountain Square gallery offers a unique music/art/spoken word mash-up. On the visual art side, the Gallery displays works inspired by ‘Dead Zone Boys,’ the new album from local band Jookabox. The Gallery also offers Both Sides of the Beat, a hip-hop and spoken word performance featuring Twin Monster and other artists from local hip-hop label Pattern-Hungry Records.

5. The Grates w/ Pravada

8 PM, Thursday November 5, Radio Radio, $6

Sometimes the one element missing in live music is fun. When bands enjoy themselves, audiences enjoy themselves and everyone leaves happy. ‘Fun’ seems to be the most common word used to describe Australian trio The Grates. The group puts on a colorful and energetic live show with music compared to bands like The Ramones or Yeah Yeah Yeahs. The combo has made them a popular band in their home country while attracting attention in the U.S.

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The Black Crowes

EPISODE 219: The Indianapolismusic.net Podcast

A healthier Ryan returns to the bunker, and Steve and the podcast are welcome for the company. Both Steve and Ryan are grateful for tracks from The Black Crowes, Harley Poe, Twin Monster, Stationary Odyssey, The Grates, Chasing Canadia, the Andreas Kapsalis Trio, and El Ten Eleven. Enjoy.

By the way, we’re listed now on iTunes and Podcast Alley, Odeo, and Podcast Pickle, so tell your friends. It’s easier than ever to subscribe to our little slice of audio heaven.

A) Subscribe using this link and a podcast aggregator ..OR..

B) Download directly by right-clicking and saving ..OR…

C) Listen to the PODcast in the IMN mediaplayer (Located in the upper-right corner of the page) or on WFYI’s HD2 channel! You can also stream the channel at WFYI’s website.

Once again, all music on this podcast came from authorized downloads from artist or record company sites or from the Indy MP3 Collection.Theme provided by Background Trash. For all of your background trash needs, go to Background Trash.– Steve Hayes and Ryan Williams –

Stationary Odyssey

IMN OnTrack: Stationary Odyssey

IMN OnTrack takes a closer look at one track a local artist has put on the web for your perusal, and give you a little history behind the music as well. We’re timing this look to coincide with that artist’s performance in the coming week, but our real goal is to get local music on your computer or portable media player. Think of this like the musical equivalent of a food court sample.

Stationary Odyssey creates exuberantly noisy indie rock with prog-rock ambitions and folky earnestness. Catch their CD release party at the Melody Inn Thursday, November 5th.

Check out Stationary Odyssey at their MySpace site, and download some sample tracks at Joyful Noise Recordings..

The Elms

The Elms play the Vogue Friday, November 13th, and Indianapolismusic.net wants to send you to see them. We also want you to win a copy of the band’s new album “The Great American Midrange.”

Luckily, The Elms also want this and are willing to help IMN make this happen.

Send your name and a mailing address to MOD at Indianapolismusic DOT net by Friday, November 6th at 5pm EST for your chance to win. Two winners will be chosen randomly from all entries, and those winners get a pair of tickets and a copy of the new Elms CD. The Vogue is a 21+ venue, so all entrants must be 21 and over. Good luck!