first published in the Broad Ripple Gazette
BRG June 8 – June 21
Eagle Creek Folk
Music Festival
Saturday, June 9, noon – 7:00
Sunday, June 10, noon – 5:00
Eagle Creek Park Marina
7840 E. 56th Street
all ages, free with park admission
The Central Indiana Folk Music & Mountain Dulcimer Society is hosting
two days of music and workshops, with fun for the whole family. Not only can
you hear awesome music on the main stage, the kiddos can enjoy the
instrument-petting zoo and the Rhythm Kids workshop.
Saturday’s music includes the Punkin Holler Boys on stage
and the Arthur’s Music Irish Tent. Bring your instruments to join the Irish
sessions or attend a pennywhistle workshop so you’ll be ready for next year. On
Sunday there will also be plenty of music – Gary Kiser and Fred Meyer among
others and more workshops.
Steve Poltz with
Chris Wolf
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Locals Only
2449 E. 56th Street
doors 6:00, show 7:30, 21+, $12
Woo hoo – it’s Steve Poltz time! I’ve been struggling to
write about this show and Steve. Not because I don’t have anything to say about
him, but because I don’t know where to start. I finally came to the conclusion
that my favorite thing about Steve’s shows is his unabashed love of singing and
performing and his connection with the audience. His quirky and funny
songwriting is a bonus.
Steve has co-written a chart topping song, “You Were Meant for Me,” with then
girlfriend, Jewel. He spends a crazy amount of time touring, both in the States
and abroad. We’re lucky to get to see Steve in such an intimate venue as Locals
Only.
I knew that Steve and Locals Only proprietor David Queisser
were long-time friends, so I asked David how they met. Here’s David’s story. “Steve
Poltz and I met each other in San Diego working as coyotes smuggling people
into the United States. After we got busted several times (obviously the back
of an El Camino is not the way to do it) I suggested to Steve that he should
try his hand at music. His unique sound and quippy antics gained him a
following and it grew from there. Owing me his career, he gracefully played my
last venue, The Hideaway on Hillside several times and followed me to Locals
Only after that. Every show in Indianapolis grew a little more from the
previous show and now it has become a spectacle like no other this city has
ever absorbed.” Well, there you have it.
I can’t wait for the show. I’ll see you there!
Otis Gibbs and band
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Vogue Theater
6259 N. College Avenue
21+, $8 advance - $10 day of show, 7:00
Our favorite troubadour has moved from Indianapolis to
Nashville, but we’re still claiming him as ours. Otis Gibbs has a new album,
“Harder than Hammered Hell.” He’s playing a special early show at the Vogue to
introduce us to his new record.
The Vogue will turn into a listening room with chairs and
all. Otis’ shows are always a treat and I encourage you to catch it. The
evening is sure to be full of great stores, wonderful music, and the joy of
being in the same room as so many other awesome fans.
http://otisgibbs.com
www.thevogue.com
