NUVO: Live Music Reviews

Review: Bashiri Asad and Xenobia Green at Jazz Kitchen

Ben Smith — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

The combination of Bashiri Asad and Xenobia Green, Deep Fried 5, and The Right Now make for a sultry night of young soul and funk at The Jazz Kitchen on Friday night. by Ben Smith It was like the perfect mix of crunchy party funk, baby-making R&B, and bombastic soul music - a potent combination of styles. Someone needs to bottle this up and market it as a two-in-one aphrodisiac/antidepressant.…

Review: Foals, Surfer Blood at Deluxe

Rachel Hanley — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

F is for fun. F is for Friday. F is for Foals. by Rachel Hanley Foals with Surfer Blood at the Deluxe at Old National Center was a surreal evening. Unfortunately this writer had issues accessing the performance due to a miscommunication, and missed Blondfire.…

Review: Clutch, The Sword at The Vogue

Wade Coggeshall — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:44:00 -0400

After an extended period in which they focused more on the blues side of their sound, Maryland band Clutch have brought back the groove that's made them underground legends and a touring force by Wade Coggeshall After an extended period in which they focused more on the blues side of their sound, Maryland band Clutch have brought back the groove that's made them underground legends and a touring force. Playing for a sold-out crowd Sunday at The Vogue, the quartet went early and often to tracks from their 10th and latest album, Earth Rocker.…

Slideshow: Metz at Radio Radio

Mitchell Miller — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Mitchell Miler shot Metz at Radio Radio. They performed with TV Ghost and Ancient Slang. by Mitchell Miller

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Slideshow: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club at Vogue

Christian Doellner — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

A selection of photos from Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's performance at the Vogue. They performed with thenewno2. by Christian Doellner

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Slideshow: Weekend Wrap-up, May 11-12

Bryan Moore — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Photos by Bryan Moore capture the Fountain Square carnival and other weekend happenings. by Bryan Moore

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Slideshow: Peter Murphy at Deluxe

Christian Doellner — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Christian Murphy captured shots of Peter Murphy performing at Old National Centre. by Christian Doellner

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Slideshow: May Day II at Klipsch

Mitchell Miller — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Photos of Bush and Soundgarden during May Day at Klipsch. by Mitchell Miller

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Review: May Day 2013 at Klipsch

Jeff Napier — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Jeff didn't love May Day this year, but he was pleasantly surprised by Bush. by Jeff Napier It was toward the end of a surprisingly enjoyable Bush set, during a surprisingly good cover of "Come Together" when Gavin Rossdale, the band's cut and chiseled frontman decided it would be a good idea to take his wireless mike out to the lawn. Big.…

Punk Rock Prom 2013 at The Hoosier Dome

Scott Raychel — Tue, 14 May 2013 03:30:00 -0400

The all-ages Punk Rock Prom makes its triumphant return. by Scott Raychel This past weekend, Piradical Productions held their annual all-ages Punk Rock Prom at the Hoosier Dome in Fountain Square, where patrons were encouraged to "dress your best and bring your dancing shoes." This year featured several pop punk acts, including The Purple Peanut Armada's last show, girl-punk group No Direction, Pirad favorite Highway Magic, the energetic Automagik, and shred masters Diarrhea Planet, who have made this their second consecutive appearance in Indy's Punk Rock Prom.…

Slideshow: Dillinger Escape Plan at Emerson Theater

Mitchell Miller — Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Highlights from Dillinger Escape Plan's show at the Emerson on Tuesday, featuring Faceless and Royal Thunder. by Mitchell Miller

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Slideshow: Black Angels at the Vogue

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Austin-based psych-rock blazed into the Vogue at the beginning of May.

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Slideshow: May Day I at Klipsch

Mitchell Miller — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Photos of Buckcherry, AWOL Nation, and New Politics during May Day at the Klipsch Music Center. by Mitchell Miller

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Slideshow: Frontier Ruckus, Moon Taxi at White Rabbit

Kristen Pugh — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Two folk groups, one marvelous evening at the White Rabbit Cabaret on Thursday, May 9. by Kristen Pugh

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Review: Opeth at The Vogue

Wade Coggeshall — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

The line to get into Opeth at The Vogue snaked around the block last Thursday. by Wade Coggeshall I may have been mistaken in my preview of Opeth's May 9 show at The Vogue that they've played in Indianapolis before. I believed they may have been an opening act here some lost decade ago.…

Review: Brad Paisley at Klipsch

Jon R. LaFollette — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Nothing accidentally racist here. Just a celebration of fishing and multiculturalism. by Jon R. LaFollette A slick Nashville pro whose charming humor is outdone only by his guitar prowess, Brad Paisley has been my favorite country mega star since releasing his 2009 masterwork American Saturday Night, a colorful celebration of multiculturalism that praises fair food, fishing and spring break while simultaneously bashing chauvinism and racism. Bored with the beer-and-truck clichés too many of his macho country peers rely on, Paisley has recently ditched the thrill of radio singles (of which he claims 16 number ones) and refocused his talents on engrossing, statement-making albums which see a life beyond the conventions of his chosen genre.…

Review: Trixie Whitley at White Rabbit Cabaret

Rachel Hanley — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Trixie Whitley's performance last night at the White Rabbit Cabaret had the crowd in a mute awe by Rachel Hanley It's rare to find an entire venue in silence. However, Trixie Whitley's performance last night at the White Rabbit Cabaret had the crowd in a mute awe.…

Review: Indy Guitar Summit at Jazz Kitchen

Ben Smith — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Jazz guitar virtuosos young and old take the stage once again for an outstanding performance to half- packed bar. by Ben Smith Maybe it was because it was Mother's Day Eve, but for whatever reason, the crowd was thin at The Jazz Kitchen for the bi-annual Indianapolis Guitar Summit on Saturday night. The musicians - especially guitarist and Jazz Kitchen general manager Frank Steans - would maybe have preferred a larger audience, but selfish me was perfectly content in my surroundings.…

J. Roddy Walston and The Business at Radio Radio

Ben Smith — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:00:00 -0400

J. Roddy Walston and The Business bring an upright piano and the spirit of Exile On Main Street, and they pull it off spectacularly. by Ben Smith They brought the energy of a bar brawl or a coke-fueled hotel rampage, minus all the mess; with the help of Nashville-based PUJOL, J. Roddy Walston and The Business put on a rowdy, kickass performance at Radio Radio last night, the kind that would appeal to even the grizzliest of audiences. When you see them perform live, you realize why they go through the trouble of carting a 150 lb., 1970s Yamaha upright piano to every show: their style pays homage to an older era of rock and roll, a rough-edged, electrified combination of blues and honky-tonk - to pull it off requires a level of authenticity that isn't possible with the average, grey plastic keyboard.…

Slideshow: Face Jug First Friday at DO317

Kristen Pugh — Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Photos of Face Jug First Friday at the Murphy Arts Center on May 3rd. by Kristen Pugh

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Slideshow: Big Boi at the Vogue

Ted Somerville — Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Big Boi's performance at The Vogue proves to be one that will be tough to follow. by Ted Somerville Big Boi comes with opener Killer Mike to present his crunkest of tracks from Sir Lucious Left Foot and more recent release Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumours with a barrage of classic melodies from the great OutKast era mixed in for the crowd to yell like hell in call @ response. Big Boi's stage performance was reminiscent of Public Enemy's show only a few months ago, in levels in hypeness only that he tends to stay more grounded and laidback cool in the Southern way than Chuck D's epic full force jumping and stage pounding workout.…

Slideshow: Flaming Lips at Old National Centre

Zac Steger — Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Shots of The Flaming Lips at Old National Centre on Monday, April 29. by Zac Steger

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Review: Gangstagrass at The Mousetrap

Ben Smith — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0400

The beats and banjo of Gangstagrass provide the soundtrack to a late night hip-hop hoedown at the friendliest bar in town. by Ben Smith Once again, the always hospitable people over at The Mousetrap hosted the late night show of choice, delivering a righteous blend of urban and Appalachian in a fusion of bluegrass and hip hop - with that combination, can you really go wrong? Well yeah, probably - I love both genres, but they're appealing for very different reasons, and rarely do those two reasons show up at the same party together.…

Review: Last show for Pessoa, Caelume.

Scott Raychel — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:12:00 -0400

Indianapolis bids farewell to Pessoa and Caelume with a long evening of music. by Scott Raychel In the backyard of an unsuspecting house near Downtown Indianapolis, a garage fitted with some couches, a small stage and PA speakers shaking with loud math rock laid in wait for a night's worth of music not far from the Record Store Day festivities in Broad Ripple. This garage would be the final destination for Pessoa and Caelume, long time friends and two of Indy's finest emo acts.…

Review: The Devil Makes Three at Deluxe

Jordan Martich — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0400

The string-band trio melded punk, rock and folk for Indianapolis on Thursday. by Jordan Martich Deluxe at Old National Centre hosted two artists on Thursday whose work has introduced innovative elements into the bloodstream of contemporary country and folk music. By the nature of the night's acts, the crowd is demographically varied.…