Yes, the Eras Tour is a huge deal. But IBJ’s Dave Lindquist is recommending 10 more music, literary, film, visual arts and theatrical events that also speak volumes about how Indy’s entertainment ecosystem has changed.
Indianapolis musician Joshua Powell will showcase his fast and loud tunes Saturday as part of Romanus Fest at Black Circle Music Bar.
The Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series is scheduled for seven Sunday afternoons, beginning Sept. 1.
Here’s how plans for a $300 million complex with a luxury hotel and concert venue could vibe with Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Commission Row—not to mention the proposed soccer stadium a couple blocks to the east.
A concert by prominent tribute act 1964 The Tribute is planned Sept. 3 at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, marking the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ visit to the Indiana State Fair and adding to other tributes occurring during the fair itself.
Tonic Ball will feature Indiana musicians performing the songs of Lady Gaga, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Parliament-Funkadelic and Jack White.
An investment group led by Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon and his family said Thursday it plans to spend at least $300 million to construct a 13-story luxury hotel and connected 4,000-seat theater on the property after demolition of the existing century-old building.
The 7,500-seat Fishers Event Center is scheduled to open in November at the Yard at Fishers District, southeast of Ikea.
Fair adds Beatles tribute band from Cleveland and a Paul McCartney-themed show presented by a former “Beatlemania” cast member.
After playing the USA Swimming Live show, Six Foot Blonde will headline historic venues in New York City, Chicago and Cleveland in July. Five of the six band members grew up in central Indiana
Drive-By Truckers will launch their “Southern Rock Opera Revisited” tour, focused on the band’s 2001 double album, in Indianapolis.
Five concerts, including Three Dog Night, Gary Allan and Dogstar, have been announced for the Indiana State Fair.
Founded in 1991, Dogstar is a California trio that includes “John Wick” and “Matrix” star Reeves on bass guitar.
The singers and bands who replicate performances of chart-topping artists encounter cheers or sneers as a polarizing segment of the music industry, but they’re having no problem finding work.
Ticketmaster, which merged with Live Nation in 2010, is the world’s largest ticket seller. The company owns or controls more than 265 of North America’s concert venues and dozens of top amphitheaters.
Across two years, the All IN festival presented Trey Anastasio, Cage the Elephant and John Fogerty at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Since 1999, 8 Seconds has been the place to catch rising country stars onstage and to show off boot-scooting moves on the dance floor.
Ten concerts are scheduled at “USA Swimming Live,” a fan destination planned downtown on Georgia Street and part of South Meridian Street.
Performers, politicians, scholars, rival promoters and other ticket sellers argue that Live Nation wields far too much power in the live entertainment industry.
Ohio-based Elevation Festivals said its events in Indianapolis, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, are on hold because of financial challenges.
