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2024 Lineup// Coming Soon
THE TWIN CATS
Jazz / Funk / late night groove Face melting funk in your face......melting it. Indianapolis, Indiana’s prog-funk ensemble, The Twin Cats, have been on the path to creating their own distinctive approach to fusion music since their line up was finalized in 2004 by blending influences from funk to prog rock, jazz and electronica.
AUDIODACITY
Your favorite horn-y funky 7 piece Ultra-Fusion Band from Indianapolis What do you get when you mix funk, rock, blues, reggae, hiphop, and r&b and forge them in the fires of Mordor with hair from Chuck Norris' beard, the tail feather of a phoenix, Old Spice Showtime from Ray Lewis' personal stash, top it all off with some booze and Colonel Sander's 21 HERBS and spices, then find 7 bamfs with the audacity to pull it all together? The cure for cancer? Yes...and AUDIODACITY!!! We. Melt. Faces...consider yourself warned.
BREAKDOWN KINGS
Singer/Songwriter, Rock / Jam BandBreakdown Kings (hip hop/rock/blues/soul/etc...) Formed in October 2009, Breakdown Kings (BDK) presents one of the most eclectic mixes of sound that Indianapolis has seen in quite some time. Manifested from a simple introduction at ORANJE in 2009, they have transformed a variety of musical backgrounds and simple jam session into what is now one of the most interesting bands trying to make some waves for Indiana music. Comments received from new listeners is very complimentarty towards a quality of music that is hard to find with such a wide variety of music. Songs touch on several genres of music with the basic/core being rock/hip hop. Breakdown Kings released their debut album..Royal Treatment in July 2011. Their sophomore album is in the works now and is expected to be released in the Summer of 2012. Band Members Jared Hiner) Nate Muterspaugh Bryan Benson Brian Philps aka Skittz Michael Cobbs aka ACE ONE Highlights 2010 Battle of Birdy's Champions 2011 Q95 Indy's Next Big Thing Finalist 2011 Opening Act for Nappy Roots 2010/2011 - Kammy's Kause Featured Artist on X103's Indy X Files
BLUE MOON REVUE
Blue Moon Revue is a rock n' roll band from Indianapolis, IN. The band has toured nationally and released many acclaimed recordings...but the REAL story of Blue Moon Revue is much more intricate and complex than that. Spanning over 14 years of highs and lows, the band has fought over everything from girls to chord changes, but they've also celebrated some amazing achievements along the way. Put simply, these guys are true friends, challenging and supporting each other musically as the band continues to evolve.
SHADYSIDE ALLSTARS
Formed in late 2002, Shadyside blended the sounds of keys, percussion, electric guitars, bass and drums. After release of their first independent studio project, they relentlessly toured the local Midwest. Performing non-stop at venues and festivals, the Allstars began creating a regional buzz and representative fan base. Working hard to spread the word, the Allstars were determined to create musical arrangements that offered more than backing tracks to vocals or stereotypical arrangements. Their approach to composition was heavily influenced by their belief that music should live and breathe.
ORIGINAL STATE OF MIND
singer/songwriter, rock, jam band
KARA COLE
Singer/Songwriter Americana Folk/Country Indianapolis Born and raised in the Midwest, she calls Indianapolis her home. The haunting undertones of her vocals and the affliction in her delivery makes you believe in her pain. Coming out of addiction and starting her journey in recovery, Kara gives credit to the music for saving her. It gave her a place to land and bleed out her feelings that she long ran from. Kara’s vocal are free and flowing and personal and emotional. You can’t hear her thinking which is hard to find these days. There’s an authentic pleading in her voice and her lyrics that work masterfully to glue her songs together with great production and players and a familiar quality to Kara’s voice that is reminiscent of Emmylou Harris’s Red Dirt Girl record yet is uniquely her own. She is excited to give you her heart and let you see inside her walls!
LANDON KELLER
Landon Keller is a third generation musician with a captivating and unique songwriting style. In 2007 he and his band independently released their debut album “Curiosity”, just a few months later, he was already ranked atop official Myspace and Reverb Nation polls in both Folk Rock and Soul. Landon and his band just finished their sophomore album entitled “Impact” due out later this spring. Landon Keller has shared the stage with amazing artists, such as Brandon Whyde, Nick Shaheen, Rachel Eve, Ty Maxon, Claire Stahlecker, and Jonah Malarsky.
DJ MAXX
Music connoisseur. #JustAKidWithADream
J. Elliott
Indianapolis-based Singer/Songwriter. Known locally/regionally for fronting the Indianapolis-based rock outfit Stereo Deluxe, Jay Elliott also performs alone with just an acoustic guitar.
Two Jasons
Two dudes named Jason that write songs and sing them.
C O R K E N
Matthew Corken's solo project, started as a continuation of the band previously known as Tied to Tigers, as now TTT is a full band striving on its own.
Chad Mills
Striving for Balance Sure. A lot of guys in your college dorm picked up a guitar for the first time, they strummed Dylan covers and tried to woo the ladies. Chad Mills may have been one of those guys — at first. The difference was that Mills unburied a gift during those college days. As a husband, father of three, and full time civil engineer, he still somehow manages to play live shows throughout the year. That, my friends, is passion. While Mills has clearly grown into his own style, he freely lets his music reflect the ebbs and flows of his personal musical tastes of the moment. Listen to his albums and you’ll find a pensive acoustic crooner on one track, a bluegrass tale-spinner on the next. Like Indiana weather: not sure you dig this song? Wait five minutes. It’ll change. But make sure to listen. There will be a line — a song — an album — that resonates with you. Chad Mills was down the hall in your dorm. Now he lives in your town and plays at your bar.
Ethan Olvey
A truly soulful experience!
Cory Williams
A singer songwriter hailing from the Midwest state of Indiana, Cory Williams has always been infatuated with lyrics that made his mind wander. At a young age, he was fascinated with his father’s record collection. Of the extensive musical collection, Cory had a great appreciation for such artists as Neil Young, Bob Dylan, and Bob Marley to name a few. While the styles of the music varied, the lyrics always made Cory do what he does best- envision ideas about what could be and what’s to come. Move forward to 2004, after a couple years of playing open mics and getting good response from his peers, Cory started booking solo shows. He joined a band which lead him to realize that the raw, down to earth sound of congas, and acoustic bass would flow well with his acoustic sound. Thus, Red Moon was formed in mid 2005. Playing relentlessly and consistently Red Moon had developed a good following with their powerful, acoustic and percussive sound. This fresh sound helped to pushed the group into the Finals of the Battle of the Bands in Indianapolis in 2006. It was then that the band grew to open up for 15 different national acts, and receive recognition from various promoters and local radio stations.Cory has shared the stage with Sister Hazel, NEEDTOBREATHE, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Gin Blossoms, TR3. Cory is currently in the studio working on his new soon to be released album.
Tommy Icarus
Hello, lovely person. My name is Tommy. I make music.
Henry French
``If one Indianapolis guy has the potential to make the next great Midwest rock and roll record, it's Henry French.`` Rob Nichols, NUVO, June 10, 2011 Henry French is a singer/songwriter, and rock and roll frontman on a mission. Through personal lyrics, loud, americana-driven guitar tones, and simple, memorable hooks, French is hoping to bring back the honesty to rock and roll that seems to have long faded. Falling somewhere between Tom Petty, the Foo Fighters, and the Replacements, the songs are a sound that's honest and familiar in a whole new way. Whether it's a one-man acoustic show, or full band with drums and bass, the songs are always the most important part of the show. After releasing his first EP with the Shameless, Henry was afforded the chance to share the stage with the likes of Cracker, Colin Hay, Davey Knowles, Carbon Leaf, Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers and more. With the impending double EP ``American Idle`` project, Henry is poised to make a big noise in the midwest... rock and roll that's honest and familiar, in a whole new way.
Eric Pedigo
Hi my name is Eric and I am a singer-songwriter from Southern Indiana. I have been singing and playing for most of my life, starting at 8. I started taking guitar lessons and my fingers immediately regretted the decision. It all finally clicked when I could play songs I heard on contemporary Christian and Pop radio. I soon started mimicking the songs I heard and tried creating some of my own. Some of my favorites being Train, Hanson, John Mayer, and Jack Johnson. I grew up performing in musicals and talent shows throughout the Midwest. I continue to work on the craft because I enjoy the process and puzzle of creating music. A song that can reach a heart is all I ever want to write. I have had the pleasure of working with some of the Midwest’s finest musicians as well as opening for American Idol winners Phillip Phillips (’18) and Lee Dwyze (’17). I have released 3 solo projects since 2013 including my latest release in 2019, Carousel.
Steve Fulton
Steve Fulton is a singer songwriter currently living in Indianapolis, Indiana. Steve draws inspiration from a multitude of artists ranging from Drive By Truckers and Bob Dylan to Beck, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash. Steve recorded his first solo album, ``How to Kill The Common Man`` in 2013. He began work on his new album in the spring of 2019.
Scotty Randolph
Country Music...``I have fallen back on music more times than I can count in my life. I feel blessed to be able to use my talents to bring joy to people.``
Tay Bronson
``Singin' rhymes and castin' lines.`` Singer/Songwriter
Landon Keller Band, Phil Sloan & More!
2023 Lineup//
Kara Cole ( 12:00-12:40pm )
Singer/Songwriter Americana Folk/Country Indianapolis Born and raised in the Midwest, she calls Indianapolis her home. The haunting undertones of her vocals and the affliction in her delivery makes you believe in her pain. Coming out of addiction and starting her journey in recovery, Kara gives credit to the music for saving her. It gave her a place to land and bleed out her feelings that she long ran from. Kara’s vocal are free and flowing and personal and emotional. You can’t hear her thinking which is hard to find these days. There’s an authentic pleading in her voice and her lyrics that work masterfully to glue her songs together with great production and players and a familiar quality to Kara’s voice that is reminiscent of Emmylou Harris’s Red Dirt Girl record yet is uniquely her own. She is excited to give you her heart and let you see inside her walls!
Booze Hounds Bluegrass ( 12:40-1:00pm )
Booze Hounds Bluegrass is a three-piece outfit formed with Eric Lee Reel in 2017. In 2021, Alec Bohuk joined the band and then in 2022 Taylor Williams completed our new sound. Reel plays lead guitar and sings most of our songs, Bohuk plays the mandolin, and Williams plays stand-up bass and sings harmony and some lead. Booze Hounds sound consists of traditional bluegrass tunes, Grateful Dead covers, original songs, and everything in between. We play breweries and wineries in central Indiana but are looking to expand, we also play private parties. We would harbor the opportunity to come down to Nashville and play at Hard Truth Distillery. As always, Bringing Mountain Music to the Flatlands.
Zack Schuyler ( 1:00-1:40pm )
Sass ( 1:40-2:20pm )
Singer/songwriter out of central Illinois bringing a unique blend of country, rock, & blues.
Keller&Cole ( 3:40-4:20pm )
In October of 2014, Keller&Cole crafted their sincere yet powerful acoustic duo. Passionate about being bold and brave. Breaking barriers through music.C O R K E N ( 4:20-5:00pm )
You | Him | Her | Them | Us | Together Wrap your arms around a friend, and run into the wild. Matthew Corken currently is pursuing: C O R K E N - solo or full band folk/funk/jam (guitar/vox/songwriter) TEO - HEAVY/Punk DUO FEAT Colin Oakley (guitar/bass/vox/songwriter) Crisis Actor - Hardcore dbeat Punk band (bass player) COW- Jam trio featuring Colin Oakley and Nick Weber (CorkenOakleyWeber) (guitar/vox/songwriter) Juice Dad - Improv Jam/jazz/blues/hip hop (guitar/songwriter)
Two Jasons ( 5:05-5:45pm )
Two dudes named Jason that write songs and sing them.J. Elliott ( 5:50-6:30pm )
Indianapolis-based Singer/Songwriter. Known locally/regionally for fronting the Indianapolis-based rock outfit Stereo Deluxe, Jay Elliott also performs alone with just an acoustic guitar.
Corey Cox ( 6:40-7:20pm )
While on the road and splitting time between his home state of Indiana and Nashville, TN the past 10 years, Corey has performed more than 1,000 shows and shared the stage with Dierks Bentley, Darius Rucker, Willie Nelson, Love and Theft, and Chris Young at prestigious music venues, tours, rodeos, fairs and festivals across the country. Continuing his rapid climb in the country music world over the past several years, Corey opened for country legend Toby Keith at Klipsch Music Center (Deer Creek) in Indiana, warmed up thousands of race fans prior to Blake Shelton on Legends’ Day for the 100th running of the Indy 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, took his music to the Caribbean as part of the “Country Cruising” voyage, performed at the Faster Horses Festival and Chicago’s Windy City Smokeout, performed for tens of thousands of fans in the Super Bowl XLVI Village, and secured a major sponsorship with Coors Banquet beer. Corey has built his reputation as one of country music’s young stars through his relatable lyrics, contagious songs, and energetic live shows – a combination that has attracted a strong and loyal following.DJ MAXX ( 7:20-7:40pm | 8:30-8:50pm )
Music connoisseur. #JustAKidWithADream
Audiodacity ( 7:40-8:30pm )
Funk / Pop-Rock / Hip-Hop Audiodacity’s ongoing mission is to use music as an outlet to share their love of life and to spread their message that “Anything is possible!”
Indyca ( 8:50-10:00pm )
INDYCA is a high energy blend of feel good reggae vibes mixed with intricate rhythms that you can’t help but groove to! Formed in Indianapolis in 2013 This original band has toured every coast in the Continental US and has even been known to pop up in places like Costa Rica!They have been featured with countless National acts like The Wailers, The Movement, Aaron Kamm and the One Drops, DRU Hill, Method man and Redman, The Expendables and more!Special Thanks to our 2022 Sponsors//
2022 Lineup//
Ethan Olvey ( 4:50-5:10pm )
A truly soulful experience!
Zackary Dean ( 12:50-1:10pm | 2:00-2:30pm )
Writing songs, teaching music or playing with kids.
Mank & Sass ( 1:10-2:00pm )
LIVE.LOUD.SASSY. Jared Manker (Mank) and Sara Siders (Sass) team up for an acoustic funk/blues duo sure to steal hearts and blow mindsKeller & Cole ( 6:20-7:10pm )
In October of 2014, Keller&Cole crafted their sincere yet powerful acoustic duo. Passionate about being bold and brave. Breaking barriers through music.
Saint Aubin ( 4:00-4:50pm )
Saint Aubin is a soulful collision of alt-rock, and synthy ambience from Indianapolis, IN.
Christian Taylor Foundation ( 5:10-6:00pm )
The Christian Taylor Foundation started as a recording project between Christian Taylor and Andy Salge in the spring of 2017. Thirty or so songs and a full-length album later, The Christian Taylor Foundation premiered the record and a 5-piece band to a private audience at Andy's studio, The Hospice, in Indianapolis.Audiodacity ( 6:20-7:10pm )
Funk / Pop-Rock / Hip-Hop Audiodacity’s ongoing mission is to use music as an outlet to share their love of life and to spread their message that “Anything is possible!”DJMaxx Alexander ( 7:10-7:30pm | 8:20-8:50pm )
Music connoisseur. #JustAKidWithADreamIndyca ( 12:00-12:50pm )
INDYCA is a high energy blend of feel good reggae vibes mixed with intricate rhythms that you can’t help but groove to! Formed in Indianapolis in 2013 This original band has toured every coast in the Continental US and has even been known to pop up in places like Costa Rica!They have been featured with countless National acts like The Wailers, The Movement, Aaron Kamm and the One Drops, DRU Hill, Method man and Redman, The Expendables and more!
Dacota Muckey & The Trip ( 8:50-10:00pm )
Overwhelmed with gratitude, we felt as if we wanted to get closer with those who follow our music. To accomplish that goal we decided to tell our story more often. We want to be open and honest about who we are; just a couple of friends with a wild dream and a strong work ethic. We've all cried together, yelled at eahother, not spoken to eachother, loved together, tripped together...but there's nothing quite like being on that stage together. This journey is only on its first steps, but as things develop, we want to trace the story of our music and how we are growing as men.2021 Lineup//
Mank & Sass
Jared Manker (Mank) and Sara Siders (Sass) team up for an acoustic funk/blues duo sure to steal hearts and blow minds
Keller & Cole
In October of 2014, Keller&Cole crafted their sincere yet powerful acoustic duo. Passionate about being bold and brave. Breaking barriers through music.
Levi Driskell
Singer/Songwriter..A truly soulful experience!
Ghosts of Kin
Jessie and Alan have both been active performers and fans in the Indianapolis music scene, so when their paths crossed through mutual friends, they did what all musicians do: jam together. They discovered that their individual styles blended to produce something unique and special that could not be ignored. As their musical relationship developed, they discovered in each other kindred spirits, and a friendship blossomed that has grown into a profound love and respect described by both as finding a long-lost sibling. The band’s name, Ghosts of Kin, is a tribute to their special bond. From their humble beginnings, pouring out their souls in raw sound in a kitchen, to showcasing their original songs in the hottest venues in Indy, Ghosts of Kin has evolved into a musical presence that is gaining attention from fans and music critics across the Midwest.
J. Elliott
Known locally/regionally for fronting the Indianapolis-based rock outfit Stereo Deluxe, Jay Elliott also performs alone with just an acoustic guitar.
Rusty Redenbacher
In Rusty Redenbacher’s 2 decade plus run of the Indy music scene he has successfully captured the hearts of a progressive arts community on the verge of national super stardom. His multiple releases with rock collectives Birdmen of Alcatraz and Lazarus, hip-hop groups The Mudkids and Tornado Alley and more have shown the local, regional, and national music scene the extreme versatility and dexterity it takes to be embraced by not only his peers but music lovers of all shapes, sizes, and cross-genre backgrounds.
Shadeland
Audiodacity
Funk / Pop-Rock / Hip-Hop Audiodacity’s ongoing mission is to use music as an outlet to share their love of life and to spread their message that “Anything is possible!”
The Palace
We are The Palace, you are the pals.
Day N Nite
Day N Nite formed in the midst of a pandemic as a collaboration between three incredible vocalists: Ashley Starr, Derrick Deshawn, and Eric Pedigo . Their three part harmonies are rich and infused with soul. Each were accomplished performers before the formation of Day N Nite. Their new single L4U (Looking for You) is racking up the streams. Go listen!
Dacota Muckey & The Trip
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