Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Middletown
Preview of the Middletown reunion show. Featuring Tad Armstrong, Stasia Demos and Aaron Stroup.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
natalia zuckerman and stasia demos
first published in the nuvo.
Preview of the Natalia Zuckerman and Stasia Demos show. Read the article here.
Preview of the Natalia Zuckerman and Stasia Demos show. Read the article here.
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Susan Cowsill - Psychic Rehearsals
first published in NUVO. and my first thing ever published in nuvo.
Preview of the Susan Cowsill show. featuring Tad Armstrong and Aaron Stroup.
Preview of the Susan Cowsill show. featuring Tad Armstrong and Aaron Stroup.
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Broad Ripple Gazette
I'm now writing a column for the Broad Ripple Gazette. Here are the latest entries...
Review
Musical Family Tree Show
The Gizmos
Friday, November 11th
The Patio
I’m not sure that this is much of a show review, the night was more of a trip down memory lane for me. The combination of knowing the Patio is closing and seeing the Gizmos brought back flashes of the times I’ve spent at the Patio.
I need to take you back to my musical formative years. Unlike most kids I did not grow up listening to music. We did not have a record player when I was young and we did not watch much television—my friend Aaron says I grew up a car and a light bulb from being Amish. My parents paid for some disastrous piano and guitar lessons, but I never connected with the music. If Nancy Drew wasn’t interested, neither was I.
I took my shy-farm-girl-self to Purdue. I remember sitting in my freshman dorm in 1980 and hearing that John Lennon had been killed, and I had no idea who he was. Then by virtue of typing a paper in a common room of the Student Union (I also went to college sans typewriter!), I met Chris Clark the newly elected president of the Purdue student body. Chris had run for president to promote his band, Dow Jones and the Industrials. They won by a landslide, the largest percentage of students to vote, ever. Apparently they needed an innocent looking person to get the checks signed for all of their fun events (there was an actual Department of Fun Stuff) by the Dean. Musically I went from zero to punk rock. The Gizmos and Dow Jones put out a record, Hoosier Hysteria, together that same year.
It was outstanding seeing Dale Lawrence and Billy Nightshade and the rest of the Gizmos being just as energetic and amazing now as they were twenty-five years ago. They played a great set including my favorites, Dead Astronauts, and their version of Take Me To The River. I came a close to dancing as I ever do!
It was great to see how many musicians were there, also standing front and center (typically they stand in the back of the room) paying homage to this great band of musical trailblazers.
For more information about Indiana bands and their history see www.musicialfamilytree.com. You can next see Dale Lawrence at the Patio, playing the last show, Saturday, November 26th.
Jason Wilber
Saturday, December 3rd, 8 pm
The Indy Hostel
4903 Winthrop Avenue
The Indy Hostel winter concert series is in full swing. The Hostel is a marvelous, intimate venue. If you've never been to a house concert, this is a great way to really enjoy the music. Everyone is there to hear the music-- no bar chatter, smoke, or cappuccino machine noises. It’s just like having your favorite musician perform in your living room.
Jason Wilber is one of my absolute favorite musicians. A lifelong Indiana resident, Jason has performed all over the US and Europe, playing a variety of instruments while backing up notable folk, rock, and country artists Carrie Newcomer, Todd Snider, Hal Ketchum, Iris DeMent, and songwriting legend John Prine. His work with John Prine includes two Grammy nominated albums. Award-winning songwriter in his own right, Jason’s songs have been recorded by artists in a wide variety of styles. His 1998 solo debut CD, Lost In Your Hometown earned rave reviews (and a permanent place in my CD player). The 2000 follow-up Behind the Midway also enjoyed widespread praise, earning a 4-star review in Music City's daily paper, The Nashville Tennessean.
His TV and radio appearances include Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Sessions At West 54th Street, Austin City Limits, Live with Regis and Kathy Lee, CNN’s Entertainment Week, and The Grand Ole Opry.
Jason’s coming to the Hostel fresh off of an East Coast tour. I’m sure he’ll have some great travelling stories. One of my favorite songs, The Galway Waltz, was written after spending an early morning in a hotel lobby in Ireland.
For more information or to reserve tickets see www.jasonwilber.com, www.indyhostel.us or 727.1696
Spud Puppies
Locals Only
2449 E. 56th Street
Friday, December 2nd
“Off the Leash”
The Spud Puppies are celebrating the release of their latest CD “Off The Leash” at Locals Only on December 2nd.
This band of merry newgrass musicians is known for their high-energy shows, terrific harmonies, expertly played stringed instruments, and superb rhythm section. Newgrass is a fun terms that was coined to describe music that blends bluegrass, rock, and country blues played on traditional stringed instruments.
The Spud Puppies have been together since 2001, and is made up of Indianapolis music veterans. Their first CD, “Pick of the Litter”, earned great reviews and this CD is eagerly anticipated.
Locals Only got it’s start in 2002 as the Hideaway on Hillside. I always felt like they were the beer and wine, grown-up version of CATH Inc. The walls are filled with original art, and they host great original music. They have created a great community of artists, musicians, and fans of both.
For more information about the Spud Puppies see www.gregzmusic.com,. For Locals Only www.localsonlyindy.com 255.4013
Review
Musical Family Tree Show
The Gizmos
Friday, November 11th
The Patio
I’m not sure that this is much of a show review, the night was more of a trip down memory lane for me. The combination of knowing the Patio is closing and seeing the Gizmos brought back flashes of the times I’ve spent at the Patio.
I need to take you back to my musical formative years. Unlike most kids I did not grow up listening to music. We did not have a record player when I was young and we did not watch much television—my friend Aaron says I grew up a car and a light bulb from being Amish. My parents paid for some disastrous piano and guitar lessons, but I never connected with the music. If Nancy Drew wasn’t interested, neither was I.
I took my shy-farm-girl-self to Purdue. I remember sitting in my freshman dorm in 1980 and hearing that John Lennon had been killed, and I had no idea who he was. Then by virtue of typing a paper in a common room of the Student Union (I also went to college sans typewriter!), I met Chris Clark the newly elected president of the Purdue student body. Chris had run for president to promote his band, Dow Jones and the Industrials. They won by a landslide, the largest percentage of students to vote, ever. Apparently they needed an innocent looking person to get the checks signed for all of their fun events (there was an actual Department of Fun Stuff) by the Dean. Musically I went from zero to punk rock. The Gizmos and Dow Jones put out a record, Hoosier Hysteria, together that same year.
It was outstanding seeing Dale Lawrence and Billy Nightshade and the rest of the Gizmos being just as energetic and amazing now as they were twenty-five years ago. They played a great set including my favorites, Dead Astronauts, and their version of Take Me To The River. I came a close to dancing as I ever do!
It was great to see how many musicians were there, also standing front and center (typically they stand in the back of the room) paying homage to this great band of musical trailblazers.
For more information about Indiana bands and their history see www.musicialfamilytree.com. You can next see Dale Lawrence at the Patio, playing the last show, Saturday, November 26th.
Jason Wilber
Saturday, December 3rd, 8 pm
The Indy Hostel
4903 Winthrop Avenue
The Indy Hostel winter concert series is in full swing. The Hostel is a marvelous, intimate venue. If you've never been to a house concert, this is a great way to really enjoy the music. Everyone is there to hear the music-- no bar chatter, smoke, or cappuccino machine noises. It’s just like having your favorite musician perform in your living room.
Jason Wilber is one of my absolute favorite musicians. A lifelong Indiana resident, Jason has performed all over the US and Europe, playing a variety of instruments while backing up notable folk, rock, and country artists Carrie Newcomer, Todd Snider, Hal Ketchum, Iris DeMent, and songwriting legend John Prine. His work with John Prine includes two Grammy nominated albums. Award-winning songwriter in his own right, Jason’s songs have been recorded by artists in a wide variety of styles. His 1998 solo debut CD, Lost In Your Hometown earned rave reviews (and a permanent place in my CD player). The 2000 follow-up Behind the Midway also enjoyed widespread praise, earning a 4-star review in Music City's daily paper, The Nashville Tennessean.
His TV and radio appearances include Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Sessions At West 54th Street, Austin City Limits, Live with Regis and Kathy Lee, CNN’s Entertainment Week, and The Grand Ole Opry.
Jason’s coming to the Hostel fresh off of an East Coast tour. I’m sure he’ll have some great travelling stories. One of my favorite songs, The Galway Waltz, was written after spending an early morning in a hotel lobby in Ireland.
For more information or to reserve tickets see www.jasonwilber.com, www.indyhostel.us or 727.1696
Spud Puppies
Locals Only
2449 E. 56th Street
Friday, December 2nd
“Off the Leash”
The Spud Puppies are celebrating the release of their latest CD “Off The Leash” at Locals Only on December 2nd.
This band of merry newgrass musicians is known for their high-energy shows, terrific harmonies, expertly played stringed instruments, and superb rhythm section. Newgrass is a fun terms that was coined to describe music that blends bluegrass, rock, and country blues played on traditional stringed instruments.
The Spud Puppies have been together since 2001, and is made up of Indianapolis music veterans. Their first CD, “Pick of the Litter”, earned great reviews and this CD is eagerly anticipated.
Locals Only got it’s start in 2002 as the Hideaway on Hillside. I always felt like they were the beer and wine, grown-up version of CATH Inc. The walls are filled with original art, and they host great original music. They have created a great community of artists, musicians, and fans of both.
For more information about the Spud Puppies see www.gregzmusic.com,. For Locals Only www.localsonlyindy.com 255.4013
Thursday, October 20, 2005
Sam Shaber, Middletown and Marigold
Hello Wise Owls,
Thank-you to all who came out to support the Second Helpings Harvest event (a QueenBeeMusic fan won a trip for two to Sonoma Valley for a wine tasting jaunt--congratulations CR!) and the Susan Cowsill benefit show.
Marigold Clothing Store (across from the Patio) was a sponsor of Harvest and gave Susan a huge gift certificate for new clothes. Susan said it was the first time she’d felt normal in months. Ahhh, the power of retail shopping.
Pop your head in Marigold and thank Linda for her generosity. And the clothes are amazing!
l. Sam Shaber, this Friday 10/21 8pm, the Indy Hostel
ll. Middletown, also this Friday 10/21 10pm, The Upper Room
I’ll see you at the shows…decked out in Marigold clothes, as usual!
Nora
l. Sam Shaber
Friday, October 21
8 pm
The Indy Hostel
4903 Winthrop Ave
$12
NYC singer and songwriter, Sam Shaber will be performing at the Indy Hostel. I always credit Sam with marking CATH as a stop on the underground railroad of touring musicians. The Hostel is a great place to see a show; it is like sitting in your own living room with the musician playing a few feet from you. A great non-smoking, all ages listening room. For more information go to www.samshaber.com
ll. Middletown
Friday, October 21
10 pm
The Upper Room
(above the Broad Ripple Steak House)
The amazing guitar player Aaron Stroup, based in Austin and working in a New Orleans relief kitchen for the last six weeks is taking a break to reunite with band mates, Tad Armstrong and Stasia Demos. The Upper Room features terrific martinis and warm hospitality—Jeff Sample was just named Best Bartender in the latest NUVO. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again…if I could just listen to one singer for the rest of my life, it would be Tad Armstrong. Come out and congratulate Tad on his great Chicago Marathon run, giggle with Stasia and coo over pictures of Silas, and drink some whiskey with Aaron. All three of the Middletowners are terrific singers and songwriters. See www.tadarmstrong.net for more information
Thank-you to all who came out to support the Second Helpings Harvest event (a QueenBeeMusic fan won a trip for two to Sonoma Valley for a wine tasting jaunt--congratulations CR!) and the Susan Cowsill benefit show.
Marigold Clothing Store (across from the Patio) was a sponsor of Harvest and gave Susan a huge gift certificate for new clothes. Susan said it was the first time she’d felt normal in months. Ahhh, the power of retail shopping.
Pop your head in Marigold and thank Linda for her generosity. And the clothes are amazing!
l. Sam Shaber, this Friday 10/21 8pm, the Indy Hostel
ll. Middletown, also this Friday 10/21 10pm, The Upper Room
I’ll see you at the shows…decked out in Marigold clothes, as usual!
Nora
l. Sam Shaber
Friday, October 21
8 pm
The Indy Hostel
4903 Winthrop Ave
$12
NYC singer and songwriter, Sam Shaber will be performing at the Indy Hostel. I always credit Sam with marking CATH as a stop on the underground railroad of touring musicians. The Hostel is a great place to see a show; it is like sitting in your own living room with the musician playing a few feet from you. A great non-smoking, all ages listening room. For more information go to www.samshaber.com
ll. Middletown
Friday, October 21
10 pm
The Upper Room
(above the Broad Ripple Steak House)
The amazing guitar player Aaron Stroup, based in Austin and working in a New Orleans relief kitchen for the last six weeks is taking a break to reunite with band mates, Tad Armstrong and Stasia Demos. The Upper Room features terrific martinis and warm hospitality—Jeff Sample was just named Best Bartender in the latest NUVO. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again…if I could just listen to one singer for the rest of my life, it would be Tad Armstrong. Come out and congratulate Tad on his great Chicago Marathon run, giggle with Stasia and coo over pictures of Silas, and drink some whiskey with Aaron. All three of the Middletowners are terrific singers and songwriters. See www.tadarmstrong.net for more information
Sunday, October 16, 2005
Marigold, Susan Cowsill, Wine and more Wine
Good Morning Sunshine,
I want to thank everyone for this great weekend of generosity.
Harvest, the event to benefit Second Helpings was a smashing success. I am continually amazed by the generosity of the community. Olinger Wine and Spirits donated ALL of the wines. And, there were 350 wines! I got to be pretty familiar with the wine--not by tasting, but helping carry all of those cases. I have developed an unnatural affection for two-wheelers.
Twelve amazing chefs donated not only their talent, but also enough food to feed five hundred people. All of the displays were amazing. They pulled out all of the stops. I think the chefs enjoyed trying to outdo each other.
The icing on the cake for me was that a QueenBeeMusic reader came to the event after reading about it here--and won the raffle prize of a trip to Sonoma Wine Country! Woo Hoo!
There was a great turnout at the Patio to see Susan Cowsill. And the money jugs had lots of twenties floating around. Otis Gibbs, Amy Lashley, Tad Armstrong and John Byrne donated their considerable talent. Susan and Russ were amazing as a duo, which they claimed they never do, but they pulled it off well.
I want to give special thanks to Marigold Clothing Store (across from the Patio, in Broad Ripple). Not only was Marigold a sponsor of Harvest, Linda generously gave Susan Cowsill a huge gift certificate. Susan said that being able to shop for herself was the first time she'd felt normal in two months. Ah, the power of 'retail therapy'.
Susan looked great on stage with her new garb.
Again, I'm blown away by the support of the community to people in need.
Nora
www.olingerindiana.com
www.secondhelpings.org
www.marigoldclothing.com
I want to thank everyone for this great weekend of generosity.
Harvest, the event to benefit Second Helpings was a smashing success. I am continually amazed by the generosity of the community. Olinger Wine and Spirits donated ALL of the wines. And, there were 350 wines! I got to be pretty familiar with the wine--not by tasting, but helping carry all of those cases. I have developed an unnatural affection for two-wheelers.
Twelve amazing chefs donated not only their talent, but also enough food to feed five hundred people. All of the displays were amazing. They pulled out all of the stops. I think the chefs enjoyed trying to outdo each other.
The icing on the cake for me was that a QueenBeeMusic reader came to the event after reading about it here--and won the raffle prize of a trip to Sonoma Wine Country! Woo Hoo!
There was a great turnout at the Patio to see Susan Cowsill. And the money jugs had lots of twenties floating around. Otis Gibbs, Amy Lashley, Tad Armstrong and John Byrne donated their considerable talent. Susan and Russ were amazing as a duo, which they claimed they never do, but they pulled it off well.
I want to give special thanks to Marigold Clothing Store (across from the Patio, in Broad Ripple). Not only was Marigold a sponsor of Harvest, Linda generously gave Susan Cowsill a huge gift certificate. Susan said that being able to shop for herself was the first time she'd felt normal in two months. Ah, the power of 'retail therapy'.
Susan looked great on stage with her new garb.
Again, I'm blown away by the support of the community to people in need.
Nora
www.olingerindiana.com
www.secondhelpings.org
www.marigoldclothing.com
Saturday, October 15, 2005
Tonic Goodness
Hello generous and fun-loving people!
It’s time for Tonic Ball IV…I can’t believe a whole year has gone by. It’s been a huge year for me. As you know, CATH on College closed in September 2004---and I’ve been amazed at the speed of the progress on that property (ahem!). All of the heartache of CATH closing did lead to great things for me.
I’m now the Director of Volunteers for Second Helpings, Inc—the agency that the Tonic Ball benefits. We rescue food that is then made in to 2800 nutritious meals A DAY that we deliver to fifty other not-for-profit agencies. And since we’ve got the food and the kitchen---we have a culinary job training course for unemployed and underemployed adults.
With my work on the Tonic Ball I could always parrot the mission statement of Second Helpings, but it wasn’t until I was in the building earlier this year that I saw how amazing and powerful the whole thing is. It just makes sense. I feel like I have the perfect job. It actually combines my education, experience and passion. We have three hundred and fifty active volunteers and as many as twenty-five a day in the building. Volunteers are the engine that drives Second Helpings.
As much as I have to be thankful for this year, there are plenty of folks that don’t. It only cost us fifty-three cents a meal to prepare and deliver…and that’s counting putting gas in the vans, turning on the lights are paying staff salaries. The job-training program is free—and it’s damn good. Trust me—we’re using your money wisely.
l. Tonic Gallery, this Friday 11/18, 5-8, Wheeler Art Community
ll. Tonic Ball, this Friday 11/18, 8 pm, Radio Radio
I hope you’ll join us at the Tonic Gallery and the Tonic Ball this year, or come in for a tour, or to volunteer!
Nora
nora@secondhelpings.org
l. Tonic Gallery
Friday, November 18th
5-8 pm
Wheeler Art Community
1035 Sanders Street
Fountain Square
free, all-ages
This is so cool—100 artists, 100 works of art, 100 bucks. That’s right….every piece of art sells for $100 dollars. And there are fabulous artists that donate—Chris Pyle, Kyle Ragsdale, Jessica Lowery, Douglas David, Rob Elliott and Emily Kennerk to name a few. It’s great fun and a great deal---take a piece of art home; feed almost two-hundred people.
The Wheeler Art Community is behind Bud’s Supermarket on Shelby Street. And please leave the parking in front of Bud’s open for market shoppers.
The Tonic Ball
Friday, November 18th
8 pm
Radio Radio
1119 Prospect Street
Fountain Square
$15/$18
over twenty-one
non-smoking
This year fifteen bands will all play one Rolling Stones song--not one song stoned; as I keep reminding BenWah Salami--and one song of their own. This is way big fun and a great line-up. Tickets are $15 in advance and available at both Luna locations, Future Shock, and Second Helpings. Radio Radio is non-smoking. We will be setting up a tent this year behind Radio Radio this year, if you want to get out of the fray for a bit. Here is the band line-up:
8:00—Suzette Weakley and Ryan Williams
8:20— Emory Salem
8:40—Were not Squibnocket
9:00—Yoko Moment
9:20—Ann McWilliams
9:40—Zero Boys
10:00--Arminta
10:20—Liz Janes
10:40-- The Turnipseeds
11:00---Jennie Devoe
11:20—Otis Gibbs
11:40— Vulgar Boatmen
12:00— The Benders
12:20— The Common
12:40--- Brando
1:00— Loretta
It’s time for Tonic Ball IV…I can’t believe a whole year has gone by. It’s been a huge year for me. As you know, CATH on College closed in September 2004---and I’ve been amazed at the speed of the progress on that property (ahem!). All of the heartache of CATH closing did lead to great things for me.
I’m now the Director of Volunteers for Second Helpings, Inc—the agency that the Tonic Ball benefits. We rescue food that is then made in to 2800 nutritious meals A DAY that we deliver to fifty other not-for-profit agencies. And since we’ve got the food and the kitchen---we have a culinary job training course for unemployed and underemployed adults.
With my work on the Tonic Ball I could always parrot the mission statement of Second Helpings, but it wasn’t until I was in the building earlier this year that I saw how amazing and powerful the whole thing is. It just makes sense. I feel like I have the perfect job. It actually combines my education, experience and passion. We have three hundred and fifty active volunteers and as many as twenty-five a day in the building. Volunteers are the engine that drives Second Helpings.
As much as I have to be thankful for this year, there are plenty of folks that don’t. It only cost us fifty-three cents a meal to prepare and deliver…and that’s counting putting gas in the vans, turning on the lights are paying staff salaries. The job-training program is free—and it’s damn good. Trust me—we’re using your money wisely.
l. Tonic Gallery, this Friday 11/18, 5-8, Wheeler Art Community
ll. Tonic Ball, this Friday 11/18, 8 pm, Radio Radio
I hope you’ll join us at the Tonic Gallery and the Tonic Ball this year, or come in for a tour, or to volunteer!
Nora
nora@secondhelpings.org
l. Tonic Gallery
Friday, November 18th
5-8 pm
Wheeler Art Community
1035 Sanders Street
Fountain Square
free, all-ages
This is so cool—100 artists, 100 works of art, 100 bucks. That’s right….every piece of art sells for $100 dollars. And there are fabulous artists that donate—Chris Pyle, Kyle Ragsdale, Jessica Lowery, Douglas David, Rob Elliott and Emily Kennerk to name a few. It’s great fun and a great deal---take a piece of art home; feed almost two-hundred people.
The Wheeler Art Community is behind Bud’s Supermarket on Shelby Street. And please leave the parking in front of Bud’s open for market shoppers.
The Tonic Ball
Friday, November 18th
8 pm
Radio Radio
1119 Prospect Street
Fountain Square
$15/$18
over twenty-one
non-smoking
This year fifteen bands will all play one Rolling Stones song--not one song stoned; as I keep reminding BenWah Salami--and one song of their own. This is way big fun and a great line-up. Tickets are $15 in advance and available at both Luna locations, Future Shock, and Second Helpings. Radio Radio is non-smoking. We will be setting up a tent this year behind Radio Radio this year, if you want to get out of the fray for a bit. Here is the band line-up:
8:00—Suzette Weakley and Ryan Williams
8:20— Emory Salem
8:40—Were not Squibnocket
9:00—Yoko Moment
9:20—Ann McWilliams
9:40—Zero Boys
10:00--Arminta
10:20—Liz Janes
10:40-- The Turnipseeds
11:00---Jennie Devoe
11:20—Otis Gibbs
11:40— Vulgar Boatmen
12:00— The Benders
12:20— The Common
12:40--- Brando
1:00— Loretta
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