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CURSED FOR MANNERS "Nuvo Magazine (FEB 2008) said the band was "combining just a little bit of the angsty alternative feel of the Cure with a whole lot of screamin’, making for a distinctly Tool-like sound with all kinds of mad rhythms layered over it ." The magazine also noted that “Any gang that can do this and still be esoteric enough to riff the Aztec prediction of Armageddon in 2012 is A+, No. 1"
Ironsides
"Just like every other band, we wanna make it. We just wanna make it doing what we love
to do. Never expect the "cliche" from us as we want to be trend starters rather than trend followers." The group has shared the stage with groups ranging from small local Christian bands to big-label acts. Ironsides has played across the Midwest with the likes of Sleeping With Sirens, Of Mice And Men, We Came As Romans, Oh Sleeper, The Chariot, and plenty of local Indianapolis heroes. They were even voted on to Haste The Day’s last 12 Days of Christmas tour following a vote of Indy-area music fans. Most recently, Ironsides was hand picked by Warped Tour creator Kevin Lyman to play the Cleveland stop in the summer of 2011.
"Just like every other band, we wanna make it. We just wanna make it doing what we love
to do. Never expect the "cliche" from us as we want to be trend starters rather than trend followers." The group has shared the stage with groups ranging from small local Christian bands to big-label acts. Ironsides has played across the Midwest with the likes of Sleeping With Sirens, Of Mice And Men, We Came As Romans, Oh Sleeper, The Chariot, and plenty of local Indianapolis heroes. They were even voted on to Haste The Day’s last 12 Days of Christmas tour following a vote of Indy-area music fans. Most recently, Ironsides was hand picked by Warped Tour creator Kevin Lyman to play the Cleveland stop in the summer of 2011.
Taylor Fredricks
The Taylor Fredricks band from Fort Wayne, Indiana, infuses acoustic melody with hardcore riffs and breakdowns to reach out to indie music lovers as well as metal and hardcore headbangers. The first cd from this young band, "..And Then The Hearts Suffered EP" is loved by many and "Every track is composed and arranged as if it was written by artists with several decades worth of experience under thier belts" says a reviewer of a local magazine. The Taylor Fredricks band has the heart, dedication, and drive it takes to become a well known band. The band has also shared the stage with: Pop Evil, Parabelle, and Hawthorne Heights.
The Taylor Fredricks band from Fort Wayne, Indiana, infuses acoustic melody with hardcore riffs and breakdowns to reach out to indie music lovers as well as metal and hardcore headbangers. The first cd from this young band, "..And Then The Hearts Suffered EP" is loved by many and "Every track is composed and arranged as if it was written by artists with several decades worth of experience under thier belts" says a reviewer of a local magazine. The Taylor Fredricks band has the heart, dedication, and drive it takes to become a well known band. The band has also shared the stage with: Pop Evil, Parabelle, and Hawthorne Heights.
HOLLOWS END HOLLOWS END CREATES AND PERFORMS ALL ORIGINAL MUSIC. A MUSIC THAT REACHES OUT AND GRABS YOUR HEART AND SOUL AND THEN EMBARASSES THEM. SONGS WITH AWESOME DRUMS AND A ONE OF A KIND BASS LINE, HARD DRIVING GUITARS, COMBINED WITH A MIXTURE OF INTERNAL SCREAMS, AND HARMONIOUS VOCALS, ALL BROUGHT TOGETHER WITH UNIQUE SAMPLES AND SOUNDS.
Coping Method
As soon as these guys start playing all I can think about is throwing the devil horns up and letting the music take control. Hard rock music doesn’t even begin to describe what these guys bring to the stage. They have sick guitars matched with intense drums and polished lyrics all coming together to produce a sound that belongs on stage with bands like Breaking Benjamin or Disturbed. They even hint around with some screaming here and there; and it works. Some of their tunes start off slow, almost sounding acoustic, until you get a few measures into the song when the electric guitar takes over and the band just kills it. You can tell the lyrics were written from past experience and that they come from nowhere short of the heart. I have no idea where I met these guys, but I am glad that I have had the chance to listen to their tunes and work with them here on the blog. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Coping Method.
-Ricky Lee Potts
rickyleepotts.com
As soon as these guys start playing all I can think about is throwing the devil horns up and letting the music take control. Hard rock music doesn’t even begin to describe what these guys bring to the stage. They have sick guitars matched with intense drums and polished lyrics all coming together to produce a sound that belongs on stage with bands like Breaking Benjamin or Disturbed. They even hint around with some screaming here and there; and it works. Some of their tunes start off slow, almost sounding acoustic, until you get a few measures into the song when the electric guitar takes over and the band just kills it. You can tell the lyrics were written from past experience and that they come from nowhere short of the heart. I have no idea where I met these guys, but I am glad that I have had the chance to listen to their tunes and work with them here on the blog. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Coping Method.
-Ricky Lee Potts
rickyleepotts.com
BORROW TOMORROW The paths that led to Borrow Tomorrow have crossed many times, a derivative of days and bands past, but with a newly-found, steadfast drive to make great music that means something not only to those who create it, but to those who hear it. Naturally, we've got our influences and our inspiration (see: life, you). Little of this matters, however, when the four of us are on stage with the lights turned low, the people in the crowd anxiously awaiting four clicks, and we are off and running.
Indianapolis is home, which for now, doubles as a starting block for these Midwestern boys as they seek to discover just what, in fact, home really is. We are true to ourselves, to the words we write, and to the sounds we make, for music is our lives. Without it, there would be no joy, no heartache, no passion, and no us.
Indianapolis is home, which for now, doubles as a starting block for these Midwestern boys as they seek to discover just what, in fact, home really is. We are true to ourselves, to the words we write, and to the sounds we make, for music is our lives. Without it, there would be no joy, no heartache, no passion, and no us.
FREEDOM "Erik Kipp is one of the most gifted songwriters I've ever met. He has this knack for writing songs that, after I hear them just once, are in my head for days."
Ashley Peacock
-The Times
Ashley Peacock
-The Times
TheSurrendering
"The album flows stupendously well and is easy for listeners to turn it on, zone out and get into it.
It’s difficult to find a debut album these days that mixes outstanding front vocals with superb backing vocals, smooth and flowing instrumentals with lyrics that jump out of the speakers and cut straight to the heart," Reggie Edwards, The Front Row Report
"The album flows stupendously well and is easy for listeners to turn it on, zone out and get into it.
It’s difficult to find a debut album these days that mixes outstanding front vocals with superb backing vocals, smooth and flowing instrumentals with lyrics that jump out of the speakers and cut straight to the heart," Reggie Edwards, The Front Row Report
Black Sunday Black Sunday comes out of Louisville, KY with their own unique brand of Horror Punk. You may have seen them on the Vans Warped Tour, in AMP and Skratch Magazine or heard their music on various samplers, compilations or CW television programs. Recommended by, after opening for, many national acts like Saves The Day, AFI, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, Against Me, AntiFlag, and many more. Black Sunday is wrapping up their second full-length album entitled "Liberi of Luna" which is set for a Summer 09' release.
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"Bringing a certain groove infused jazz laced funk sound to the stage you should prepare for pure talent on the instrumentals and industry quality lyrics...Wearing tie-dyed shirts and carrying a handful of Woodstock influences you are immediately impacted by their drive to the top." - Ricky Potts, indyconcerts.com
"Bringing a certain groove infused jazz laced funk sound to the stage you should prepare for pure talent on the instrumentals and industry quality lyrics...Wearing tie-dyed shirts and carrying a handful of Woodstock influences you are immediately impacted by their drive to the top." - Ricky Potts, indyconcerts.com
BELLFIELD Knoxville natives Bellfield are creating a unique breed of energetic alternative rock music. They have entertained college and bar room crowds in the area and across the southeast for nearly three years, but only now have evolved into the suspiciously-alluring riff-driven power-funk (or something similar) that one can expect to hear at their upcoming appearance at the Bijou Theatre on September 26th. Bellfield recently captured the attention of award-winning producer Jeff Powell, whose credits include Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bob Dylan, BB King, The Allman Brothers Band, and Tonic. He will be recording and producing the band's first live album (being taped September 26th and aptly titled "Live at the Bijou"). Few bands have the prowess and tenacity to survive the gauntlet of the music industry, but Bellfield may be one of the few.
UNLIKELY ALIBI Combining the sounds of The Clash, Elvis Costello and The Police, with a hint of Bad Brains, Unlikely Alibi simply gives you organ and guitar driven power pop with a twist of reggae and ska. Piecing together parts of Midwest’s hardest working, most popular, and most influential bands, the members have collectively sold thousands of CDs, and played hundreds of shows throughout the United States; including opening spots for Ben Folds, The Foo Fighters, Eve 6 and Train, to name a few.
The band’s debut album “At the Ready”, released by Stubborn Records, has quickly gained attention, acclaim and airplay. Unlikely Alibi is currently touring in support of the new album, and continues to ignite audiences wherever they go.
Other accolades include; Grand Champion of the Whatzup battle of the bands, voted ‘Best New Band’ in regional readers choice awards, performing live on Manhattan network television, featured on international compilations, and packing venues everywhere they go.
The band’s debut album “At the Ready”, released by Stubborn Records, has quickly gained attention, acclaim and airplay. Unlikely Alibi is currently touring in support of the new album, and continues to ignite audiences wherever they go.
Other accolades include; Grand Champion of the Whatzup battle of the bands, voted ‘Best New Band’ in regional readers choice awards, performing live on Manhattan network television, featured on international compilations, and packing venues everywhere they go.
1220 Knoxville based rock band '1220' brings echos of seventies style rock, but with a good dose of their own swaggering style. Their lean, mean songwriting recalls early Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, and even Thin Lizzy, and their twin guitar leads and soaring vocals turn heads at every show. 1220 has been touring regionally to promote their latest full-length effort, "Killing For A Living," and there has never been a better time than now to go to a show and see what all the buzz is about.
Blue Spark
Driving guitars, bass, and skull pounding drums meet with strong female vocals to produce an unforgettable rock and roll sound. That’s the sound of Blue Spark. Blue Spark creates a combustible blend of music with influences ranging from hard rock, punk rock, and 90s alternative; creating an original sound the indie scene has been missing for a while.
Blue Spark is working on blowing up the local music scene with live shows, but the creative writing process and chemistry between band members is something most bands would kill for.
Blue Spark has been featured on the soundtrack for the multi-award winning short film, ‘Turning Japanese’, just wrapped up production on their debut music video for ‘Punk Cowboy’, and are currently working on their debut album, ‘Bankrupt Summer’.
Driving guitars, bass, and skull pounding drums meet with strong female vocals to produce an unforgettable rock and roll sound. That’s the sound of Blue Spark. Blue Spark creates a combustible blend of music with influences ranging from hard rock, punk rock, and 90s alternative; creating an original sound the indie scene has been missing for a while.
Blue Spark is working on blowing up the local music scene with live shows, but the creative writing process and chemistry between band members is something most bands would kill for.
Blue Spark has been featured on the soundtrack for the multi-award winning short film, ‘Turning Japanese’, just wrapped up production on their debut music video for ‘Punk Cowboy’, and are currently working on their debut album, ‘Bankrupt Summer’.
Bleeding Keys
To classify this Indiana band merely as a group of musicians would be an oversimplification. More like chemists, band members mix the ingredients of folk, rock, blues and a pinch of hip-hop, to electrify audiences with a compelling sound in a class all its own. A patchwork of influences gives their music a fresh, eclectic feel that is difficult to categorize but easy to experience. The band possesses a rare combination of infectious energy, passion and lyrical substance that keeps the crowd engaged and solidifies their title not only as polished musicians but also as entertainers.
To classify this Indiana band merely as a group of musicians would be an oversimplification. More like chemists, band members mix the ingredients of folk, rock, blues and a pinch of hip-hop, to electrify audiences with a compelling sound in a class all its own. A patchwork of influences gives their music a fresh, eclectic feel that is difficult to categorize but easy to experience. The band possesses a rare combination of infectious energy, passion and lyrical substance that keeps the crowd engaged and solidifies their title not only as polished musicians but also as entertainers.
SACRED SORROW Drawing from their deep roots in punk, rock, theatrics, horror movies and comic books, Sacred Sorrow has set out to be more than just a band, they have set out to be entertainers. Be sure to keep up with this dark rock band as they tour this summer with their new release, "The Long Halloween".
Traveling Broke and Out of Gas
Originally formed in 2006 as a traveling busking husband and wife duo playing for strangers on street corners, coffee shops, and campfires across the country, Traveling Broke and Out of Gas has taken root in Lafayette, Indiana and evolved into a five-member, genre defying brand of folk rock; ever changing and never ceasing to surprise their fans with their unique style, blend of instrumentation, and unparalleled lyrical magic. Led by the sultry vocals of Rachael Yanni and cerebral songwriting of Cody Hall, this group of musical pioneers has created a sound that will make any music lover stop in their tracks. The band incorporates a variety of instrumentation including guitars, upright bass, fiddles, washboard, ukuleles, a makeshift travel ready drum kit, pots and pans, and hoops and hollers. With dozens of original songs, two full length albums, and a national tour under their belt, Traveling Broke and Out of Gas continues to intrigue audiences and will not be slowing down anytime soon.
Originally formed in 2006 as a traveling busking husband and wife duo playing for strangers on street corners, coffee shops, and campfires across the country, Traveling Broke and Out of Gas has taken root in Lafayette, Indiana and evolved into a five-member, genre defying brand of folk rock; ever changing and never ceasing to surprise their fans with their unique style, blend of instrumentation, and unparalleled lyrical magic. Led by the sultry vocals of Rachael Yanni and cerebral songwriting of Cody Hall, this group of musical pioneers has created a sound that will make any music lover stop in their tracks. The band incorporates a variety of instrumentation including guitars, upright bass, fiddles, washboard, ukuleles, a makeshift travel ready drum kit, pots and pans, and hoops and hollers. With dozens of original songs, two full length albums, and a national tour under their belt, Traveling Broke and Out of Gas continues to intrigue audiences and will not be slowing down anytime soon.
Reaul A passionate rock band with compelling lyrics, Reaul has a style that entices the senses. After The Extreme Tour '09 and a recent performance for The Gap's 40th Jean Anniversary Party, Reaul has positioned itself as one of 2009's upcoming rock bands. Having performed for Cornerstone Festival '09 and a filming by MTV, the Indy based band is the must-see artist this year!
MOTEL Motel remains one of Lexington's best-kept and most underrated secrets. Combining orchestrated pop songs with mid-tempo and emotionally radiant scarf-punk anthems in the vein of Mineral, Sunny Day Real Estate, the Posies, and power-popsters Teenage Fanclub, Motel represent musicians who love punk as much as theatrical, complex, melodic music.
The Unlucky Stars
With one boot in the Punk Rock gutter and the other on the Rock & Roll Highway to Hell, The Unlucky Stars bleed stripped down, hook heavy, full throttle punk rock & roll! After a lengthy search for the right crew, the ULS line-up solidified Summer 2010. Since then, The Stars have finished a blistering 5 song ep entitled "Hell Is What You Make It, and are showcasing their act on select Midwest dates & actively seeking representation. "I've got oil & grease, rock & release, it's all I've got left until I run outta' steam," spits vocalist Jeff Perry on the Stars crowd favorite "Drinkin' My Blues Away." Stars guitarist Spider adds, "we drive the motherf@cker like we stole it! This "balls to the wall, devil-may-care" attitude embodies the Stars work ethic and when combined with their flat out unapologetic rock & roll and a high octane live dynamic that few can touch, The Unlucky Stars shake down the walls each & every show!
With one boot in the Punk Rock gutter and the other on the Rock & Roll Highway to Hell, The Unlucky Stars bleed stripped down, hook heavy, full throttle punk rock & roll! After a lengthy search for the right crew, the ULS line-up solidified Summer 2010. Since then, The Stars have finished a blistering 5 song ep entitled "Hell Is What You Make It, and are showcasing their act on select Midwest dates & actively seeking representation. "I've got oil & grease, rock & release, it's all I've got left until I run outta' steam," spits vocalist Jeff Perry on the Stars crowd favorite "Drinkin' My Blues Away." Stars guitarist Spider adds, "we drive the motherf@cker like we stole it! This "balls to the wall, devil-may-care" attitude embodies the Stars work ethic and when combined with their flat out unapologetic rock & roll and a high octane live dynamic that few can touch, The Unlucky Stars shake down the walls each & every show!
Scarangella
Scarangella is becoming one of the most well known bands in the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati area. With their brutal-yet-catchy riffs, insane drums, clicky and tight bass, and gut busting vocals, they're immolating their crowds and the survivors are fans for life. Their new CD "NEMESIS EP", that just dropped on Halloween, is sure to impress and blow away any metal fan
Scarangella is becoming one of the most well known bands in the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati area. With their brutal-yet-catchy riffs, insane drums, clicky and tight bass, and gut busting vocals, they're immolating their crowds and the survivors are fans for life. Their new CD "NEMESIS EP", that just dropped on Halloween, is sure to impress and blow away any metal fan
SIGNAL Heavy melodic rock band with an infectious sound and intoxicating
hooks, complete with exquisitely tasteful guitar arrangements, double
bass drum, and a front man who sings as well as he screams.
hooks, complete with exquisitely tasteful guitar arrangements, double
bass drum, and a front man who sings as well as he screams.
King
His name: King. His mission: to bring greater light and inspiration to the world through his song. A man whose passion for his music has given it power, heart, and the ability to touch your soul. His music and lyrics are taken from daily life, striving to speak to the everyday person and inspire them along their way." With his unique combination of hard rock and folk, King hopes his messages touch your spirit and intrigue your mind.
His name: King. His mission: to bring greater light and inspiration to the world through his song. A man whose passion for his music has given it power, heart, and the ability to touch your soul. His music and lyrics are taken from daily life, striving to speak to the everyday person and inspire them along their way." With his unique combination of hard rock and folk, King hopes his messages touch your spirit and intrigue your mind.
BROKEN EQUILIBRIUM Broken Equilibrium sets it off with their distinct mix of rock, metal, and alternative with a shot of electric cello to keep things interesting. Fans have called their approach unique and engaging. Broken Equilibrium infuses their experiences and musical influences into every song they write. From heavy to mellow, whichever the path, they set out to make it their own.
Whiskey Business
-Whiskey Business is a loud, drunk, aggressive cocktail. Forming in early 2011, Whiskey Business has already done alot to make a name for themselves. They released their first EP in July, they are being featured on Black Hole Records, "Cashing in on Christmas Vol. 3" as well as already putting 30+ shows under their belt, this new band is off to a pretty good start. Drawing influences from all over the musical spectrum, they create a unique form of Punk Rock. Be sure not to miss them if they're in your area, and odds are, they will be very soon!
-Whiskey Business is a loud, drunk, aggressive cocktail. Forming in early 2011, Whiskey Business has already done alot to make a name for themselves. They released their first EP in July, they are being featured on Black Hole Records, "Cashing in on Christmas Vol. 3" as well as already putting 30+ shows under their belt, this new band is off to a pretty good start. Drawing influences from all over the musical spectrum, they create a unique form of Punk Rock. Be sure not to miss them if they're in your area, and odds are, they will be very soon!
