Thursday, September 1, 2011
Soundcheck: Weekend edition
Posted by Scott Shoger @scottshoger on Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 10:39 AM
You see, as usual, the Rib America Festival will cover the waterfront this year when it comes to bands. You’ve got your nostalgia acts, which have made up the core of the festival in the years past: REO Speedwagon, The Doobie Brothers. You’ve got your Disneyfied crowd-pleasers: KC & the Sunshine Band, Beatlemania Live. But there are a few more outliers on the lineup this time around: “What I Like About You” pop-punk act The Romantics, Black Crowes-affliated roots band Truth and Salvage Co., blues guitar prodigy Jonny Lang. And because alt-rock is just about ready for its own oldies station, you’ve got Blind Melon (sans Shannon Hoon) and Everclear. And through it all, the folks booking Rib Fest have done right by our local musicians. There are eight Indy-based bands on the lineup this year, including Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band, which has become a Rib Fest staple. Sept. 2-4, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sept. 5, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; admission free 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sept. 2) and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Sept. 3-5); $7 adults, 12 and under free.
Friday
Coot Crabtree & The Rhinestones, Western Philco, The Innocent Boys at Locals Only
A couple years after the demise of the weekly Big Roots Show at Local Only — a well-curated showcase for all things Americana — we think we’ll revive the name to describe this concert. So this, this right here, it’s a Big Roots Show, with appearances by Coot Crabtree, Bloomington’s Western Philco, local punkabilly outfit The Innocent Boys and Locals Only mainstay and open mic host Jethro Easyfields. Gamblin Christmas and Hank Haggard will special guest. 8 p.m., $5, 21+
Neon Love Life, Hero Jr., 8 Inch Betsy at Radio Radio
There’s a story behind the title to Neon Love Life’s debut album, Tuesday Night. For about six months after the band first came together, the four members of Neon Love Life gathered every Tuesday night to write and practice, preparing for their debut show at Radio Radio. They return to the scene of the first crime for their release show; it’s also where they filmed scenes for the first music video from the album. 9 p.m., $10 (includes CD), 21+.
Sammy Figueroa and His Latin Jazz Explosion at The Jazz Kitchen
A master percussionist and conguero, Sammy Figueroa first made his name in the NYC jazz scene, where he accompanied just about anyone you can think of who’s been alive sometime in the last 30 years (Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Chet Baker). A 2001 relocation to South Florida reoriented his efforts, putting him in touch with a robust Latin jazz scene that prompted the founding of his own ensemble, the Latin Jazz Explosion. 8 and 10 p.m., $15, 21+
Saturday
Hello Hoosier Dome at the Hoosier Dome
Piradical Productions, the promotions outfit that has brought all-ages shows to the city for the better part of a decade, says “hello” to the Hoosier Dome this week, as they move their base of operations from their former home at Broad Ripple’s ES Jungle to the goofily-named Fountain Square-based venue. With Pessoa, Big Things, Indian City Weather, Step Dads, Cave Bear, Full Rainbow, Trip N Balls, Scumbelina, One Must Fall, From the Grave. 1 p.m., $10, all-ages.
Jared Southwick memorial show at Vollrath Tavern
For years, Jared Southwick was a go-to guitarist on the heavy music scene — first with death metal band Harakiri, and most recently with the hardcore group The Dream is Dead. Southwick died June 23 of complications from a kidney and liver condition. He was 34. Saturday’s memorial concert will feature Harakiri, Whiskeytits, Legion, Chinaski and Coffinworm. A $10 suggested donation will go directly to Southwick’s family. 8:30 p.m., $10, 21+.
Saturday and Sunday
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Connor Prairie Amphitheater
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy was there from the beginning of the ‘90s swing revival, making an onscreen cameo in Swingers, playing the Los Angeles lounge circuit before being snapped up by Capitol and making it pretty darn big, including a Super Bowl halftime performance. The band kept going after swing went oTt of fashion; only Brian Setzer has maintained a big band for as long, and he occasionally slims down to a rockabilly outfit. Sept. 3 and 4, 8 p.m.; tickets vary (indianapolissymphony.org), all-ages.
Monday
Labor Day Street Fair at The Jazz Kitchen
Once a year, The Jazz Kitchen moves things outside the club. It all centers around the stage, which will host Clifford Ratliff (1:30-2 p.m.), Sunset Stomp (2:30-4 p.m.) and Rob Dixon & Friends (4:30-6 p.m.). Inside the Kitchen, NUVO jazz dude Chuck Workman will host the second edition of his charity jazz garage sale, with a silent auction for rare jazz collectibles. Bring lawn chairs if you care to sit. 1:30-6 p.m., free, all ages.
Gaybor Day at Metro Nightclub and Restaurant
A tribute to gay unionizers and agitators from across the ages, concluding with a interpretative dance cycle inspired by Harvey Milk. Wait no, scratch that; just a dance party, but what bodes to be a good one, helmed by DJs Deanne, Jackola, Mr. Orange and Knayte St. James. Hosted by OnTrack, the scene-bridging event promotions outfit. 3 p.m., no cover, 21+
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