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INDIANA AVENUE JAZZ ALL STARS
Fri., May 25Jazz+Blues
Clifford Ratliff, trumpet, leads this legendary multi-generational Jazz group. Our City's music heritage!
Miller Lite Carb Day
Fri., May 25
317-492-6747Sports+Recreation, Rock
Carburetion Day is a time to celebrate traditions, with classic rock and lots and lots of beer. This year, certified tragedy-overcomers Lynyrd Skynyrd are the headliners of choice, performing at 3:30 p.m. We'll place bets right now that they'll play all of their hits — from 'Free Bird' to 'Sweet Home Alabama' to 'Saturday Night Special.' There's plenty to see before that — including the final practice before the big race, when pit crews tune the imaginary carburetors that haven't been used in a qualifying car since the early '60s. But we do love the name.
$20
Voodoo Sunshine EP Release Party
Fri., May 25 NARock
Voodoo Sunshine with Special Guests - Blue Moon Revue and Kisses for Free.
ABOUT VOODOO SUNSHINE: Often difficult to classify, Voodoo Sunshine has carved out a niche as a band that couples funky bass-driven lines with uniquely moving drum beats and lyrical content that ranges from the serious to the absurd. In a live setting the band is able to ebb and flow among a variety of musical styles with the greatest of ease…providing something for everyone within earshot.
$5
Branch Gordon at The Library Restaurant and Pub
Fri., May 25, 5:30 p.m.branch.gordon@gmail.com
Rock
Fans say that Branch's sound combines the rock-blues vocal stylings of John Mayer with the acoustic musings of Jack Johnson and Jason Mraz, all mashed up together into great music that is all his own.Born and raised in a small town in Indiana, Branch Gordon began his songwriting career at the impressionable age of 7. Under the strict tutelage of his classical piano instructor, Branch learned the foundations to musical theory for nearly 10 years before being forever corrupted by rock-and-roll.Almost two decades later, this singer / songwriter has transformed into a musical prodigy, able to effortlessly move from keyboards and guitars, vocals and percussion, from the electronic to the analog realm, with an ease and familiarity that is awe inspiring.Branch delivered his first CD Release, titled "Under the Fluorescent Lights" in 2008; a personal tribute to 9-5 working musicians that dream of something more. His original music touches on experiences ranging from painful break-ups to the afterlife. The angry blues rock hit "So Long" describes being fed-up with relationship drama, and is currently enjoying a spot on the top 10 blues-rock chart on GarageBand.com.Produced by William Smith (http://www.myspace.com/producersmith), and under the direction of Tyler Music Group (www.tylermusicgroup.com) in Nashville, TN, Branch released his self-titled E.P. in the summer of 2009. The demo was recorded at the Sound Emporium, and brought together some of Nashville's finest musicians.
'By a Thread' Presents: He is We, Deas Vail, Plug in Stereo, South Jordan
Fri., May 25, 6 p.m.Rock
$12/$14
Grindhouse Promotions Presents The Void Above w/ Haruspex, When All Hope Fails, & Bior
Fri., May 25, 6:30 p.m.$7
Carb Day After-Party
Fri., May 25, 7 p.m.Rock
Featuring the 2010 Battle of the Bands winner Breakdown Kings, Underrcover All-Stars, All Love Her Twister and Standout Story.
Bashiri Asad, The Right Now, Derobert and the Half Truths
Fri., May 25, 8 p.m.Jazz+Blues
Three bands share the stage for an awesome night of funk, soul and feel-good goodie-ness. A great way to check out new bands $15
Lazy Hawk Anniversary Show
Fri., May 25, 8 p.m. 1 317.657.5953Rock
5 amazing bands celebrating the first year of Lazy Hawk Promotions! Model Stranger (Chicago, IL) Black Cat Rebellion (Indianapolis, IN) Harley Poe (Indianapolis, IN) Veseria (Indianapolis, IN) - ALBUM RELEASE! Mr. Clit and the Pink Cigarettes 21+ $7
The Lumineers
Fri., May 25, 9 p.m.Rock
MOKB presents The Lumineers, a trio who effortlessly combine acoustic rock, classic pop and front-porch folk at Radio Radio on Friday, May 25.
$10-$12
Maxim Indy 500 Party
Fri., May 25, 10 p.m.DJs+Dancing
With the Hometown Hotties (!) and DJ Lockstar. $15 advance, $20 door.
Damien Jurado
Sat., May 26, 8 p.m.Roots
Seattle born and bred, Damien Jurado makes lo-fi music with a serious edge. He'll play with JBM and Mike Adams at His Honest Weight. $10 advance, $12 at door
