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Hits of the ’60s remain in heavy rotation for 45 RPM band

February 6, 2025

The group, founded in 2014, performs songs associated with British Invasion bands such as the Beatles, Rolling Stones and the Hollies.

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Drum Corps International extends contract with city by five years

August 10, 2023

IBJ Staff

The extension was announced Thursday during the the DCI World Championships event, which began Monday and culminates Saturday with the finals at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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Johnny Socko album gets new life thanks to rescued recordings

July 25, 2025 |

Dave Lindquist

Thanks to a rescue effort by Indianapolis-based audio engineer Ryan Adkins and tape restoration by famed producer Steve Albini, a 30th-anniversary edition of Johnny Socko album “Oh, I Do Hope it’s Roast Beef!” is scheduled for release Aug. 1.

‘Everything’ movie score is multidimensional feat for new Indy resident

April 7, 2022 |

Dave Lindquist

Ryan Lott and his Son Lux bandmates composed and recorded nearly two hours of original music for “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”

Pandemic leads three couples to launch rock-music school

July 30, 2021 | Markus Miller

Opening a physical location for a collaboration-based company might appear risky during the peak months of the pandemic. But for Indianapolis-based Rock Garage, it seemed like the only way to go.

Jim Irsay pays nearly $4M for guitar featured on Pink Floyd albums

June 21, 2019

The guitar was sold by former Pink Floyd frontman David Gilmour, who played it on such iconic albums as “The Dark Side of the Moon” and “The Wall."

IBJ Podcast: Why tech execs bought The Vogue in Broad Ripple

April 22, 2019

High Alpha’s Eric Tobias talks with podcast host Mason King about what he and two other tech execs plan to change at the 81-year-old venue (think glass barware and a larger green room)—and what they think the club is already doing well.

Broad Ripple’s Vogue nightclub acquired by trio of tech executives

April 17, 2019 |

Susan Orr

Broad Ripple’s historic nightclub has its first new ownership since 1986. The new owners plan to maintain the Vogue as a live-music venue while expanding into other types of programming.

Live Nation books more shows for Indianapolis, Noblesville concert venues

April 11, 2018

The entertainment provider is launching its biggest seasons yet at both Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center in Noblesville and Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park in Indianapolis.

Vogue owner survives 30 years of changes in music, customers and Broad Ripple

March 2, 2017

This year, Steve Ross, 62, celebrates three decades as owner of The Vogue, perhaps (after the Central Canal) Broad Ripple’s most enduring landmark.

Evermore music event organizer says festival insolvent

October 12, 2016

The organizer for the Evermore Music Festival is telling vendors and bands that his business is insolvent and does not have enough money to fully pay them for their work on the inaugural event, which fell far short of attendance projections.

The Interview Issue: Michael Huber

September 22, 2016

Indy Chamber President and CEO Michael Huber has found his rhythm as a founding member of the eight-piece party band Chamber Music.

Downtown music fest solidifies lineup for its debut

August 22, 2016

Organizers of Evermore Music Festival, set for three days this fall on the lawn of the American Legion Mall, hope slow ticket sales perk up.

Duo disrupts Indy’s live music scene with web of related companies

May 26, 2016

Josh Baker and Craig “Dodge” Lile are considered among the most influential movers, shakers and tastemakers in the Indianapolis arts and culture community.

Ex-TV producer lining up sponsors for huge downtown music fest

May 18, 2016

Nick White has reserved American Legion Mall for the Sept. 30-Oct. 2 weekend to launch the Evermore Music Festival. He still needs sponsors. And 35 acts.

Time for Three at turning point as De Pue exits

March 17, 2016

Co-founder Zach De Pue—who also serves as ISO concertmaster and principal violinist—has announced that he and the group have amicably separated.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway could host more concerts

July 13, 2015

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway would like to expand concert offerings after the Rolling Stones played a successful Fourth of July show that drew tens of thousands of fans, race track President Doug Boles said.

Rolling Stones confirm Indy stop on North American stadium tour

March 31, 2015

The local concert will take place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the first time the venue has hosted a concert on a non-race weekend. It’ll be the band’s first show in Indianapolis since 1994.

Music education group to remain in city through 2023

November 8, 2012

Indianapolis-based not-for-profit Music for All, which puts on the annual Bands of America competition, announced Thursday that it plans to keep its headquarters and events in Indianapolis through 2023.

Daniels: Indiana moving to adopt outdoor stage rules

April 24, 2012

Gov. Mitch Daniels told an entertainment industry group pushing for safer outdoor events Monday that Indiana has learned from last year's deadly State Fair stage collapse and is moving to approve emergency rules for outdoor stages.

State Fair victims sue Sugarland over stage collapse

November 23, 2011

Country duo Sugarland was named in a lawsuit filed Tuesday by 44 survivors of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse and the family members of four people who died, by far the largest claim yet stemming from the tragedy.

Elaborate outdoor concerts amp up safety concerns

August 18, 2011

As the multi-billion-dollar outdoor concert business has evolved from little more than shows under a canopied stage to productions featuring up to 20 tons of lighting and video equipment, experts point to the Indiana State Fair's fatal stage collapse as evidence of the necessity for caution — and regulation.

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