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(08/28/03 5:55am)
The power of reggae music will return to Bloomington as summer wanes, only this time, it's with a difference. Legendary band Culture, featuring Joseph Hill, will headline this year's festival in Needmore, Ind. They'll be joined Saturday by Rastafarian patois-speaking band The Itals, featuring Keith Porter. Returning acts include Jabali Afrika, the Ark Band of Columbus, Ohio, and Natty National of Madison, Wisc. \nTickets are available at Tracks (415 E. Kirkwood), 420 (107 N. Dunn), and The Dharma Emporium, 221 E. Kirkwood). You can pick them up in Indianapolis at Indy CD and Vinyl or Grateful Threads in Broad Ripple.
(08/28/03 4:00am)
The power of reggae music will return to Bloomington as summer wanes, only this time, it's with a difference. Legendary band Culture, featuring Joseph Hill, will headline this year's festival in Needmore, Ind. They'll be joined Saturday by Rastafarian patois-speaking band The Itals, featuring Keith Porter. Returning acts include Jabali Afrika, the Ark Band of Columbus, Ohio, and Natty National of Madison, Wisc. \nTickets are available at Tracks (415 E. Kirkwood), 420 (107 N. Dunn), and The Dharma Emporium, 221 E. Kirkwood). You can pick them up in Indianapolis at Indy CD and Vinyl or Grateful Threads in Broad Ripple.
(11/14/02 6:01am)
The Best of Bloomington: 2002 People's Choice Awards
(11/14/02 5:00am)
The Best of Bloomington: 2002 People's Choice Awards
(07/25/02 8:23pm)
Tomorrow, Chicago-based band Umphrey's McGee will entertain Umphreaks (the PC term for Umphrey-crazed fans) and music lovers alike at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. For $12-$14, both the traveling fans and Bloomingtonites will be able to catch the jamband in the Buskirk's intimate setting. \nFormed in 1997, Umphrey's McGee hails from South Bend, where five of the six obtained degrees from Notre Dame, three of those in music. Since their original debut as a four-piece, the musicians have expanded to now include guitar, bass, percussion, keyboards and moog in their sets. The band's sound resembles Phish and moe., with members claiming influences that range from Frank Zappa to the Beastie Boys. The band has come quite a way from its days in South Bend, and has opened for Maceo Parker and Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. \nUnafraid of the Internet, much of the band's popularity arose from downloadable tunes. The band's manager even once encouraged fans to download, burn and distribute CDs to friends and passersby in Colorado before the band toured the state, resulting in more people attending the shows. \nUmphrey's McGee is now preparing for its fourth album release in February, according to the band's Web site (www.umphreys.com). This will be the group's first studio album, the previous discs being recorded live. \nCatch Umphrey's McGee at 9 p.m. (doors open at 8 p.m.) Friday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre. Tickets are $12 in advance, $14 at the door.
(07/25/02 8:23pm)
The Buskirk-Chumley Theatre will host an all-ages concert featuring three local rock bands on March 30. The "Shake That Thing Fling" marks a rare showing for Bloomington-based rock at the theater, which usually showcases out-of-town talent or events like the annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival.\nOpening the show will be The Infinite Path, promoting its recently released debut album Mansion, Cave or Lobotomy. Consisting of five self-described "borderline schizophrenic hillbillies," The Infinite Path formed in the summer of 2000 and recorded Mansion at Bloomington's Farm Fresh Studios with the help of local talent including members of Orquestra Son and Japonize Elephants. In January, the band won the first round of the US Tobacco Freedom Rock Battle of the Bands at Uncle Fester's, and will be competing in the final round late in April. \nNext up is O-Jo Malone, a band that formed last year with the aim of "extending the boundaries of musical exploration deep into the abysses of funk-a-fied freshly indulgent groove rock." Members are: Dave Underwood on lead vocals and guitar, John Breen on lead guitar, Nate Lineback on bass, Dave Hahn on keyboards and vocals, Nate Nash on drums and Leslie Donovan on vocals.\nThe final act of the fling is Underground Charmin. UC formed just over two years ago, and recently released its debut CD. The musicians describe their sound as an "erogenous blend of rock/punk/jazz/funk." "We like to associate our music with head bobbin', adrenaline, smiles and cutting loose," says the band on its Web site.\nTickets for the "Shake That Thing Fling" can be purchased at Uncle Fester's, Vance Music Center and Tracks for $5. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the music starts at 8:30 p.m. Food and drink will be sold by Bloomingfoods.
(03/28/02 2:54am)
Following a recent change in line-up, Brad Schaupeter and Frank Winegar, a senior, of the local band Kirkwood decided it was time to incorporate more original songs into their shows. \nListeners can expect much of the same sound from Kirkwood, Schaupeter says. The band plans to play old and new covers as well as songs on its CD (released last fall) and some songs Schaupeter and Winegar have written since.\nAt the band's show this weekend at the Patio Lounge in Indianapolis, where they will open for Dave and Rae, just Winegar and Schaupeter will play, using electronic music to fill in the holes.\n"With just piano and drums, it's kind of different. A lot of people look at it and kind of cock their heads and say, 'That's interesting,'" Schaupeter says. \nBut when the band plays longer shows, they pull in Justin Bryant, lead guitarist for Rich Hardesty, and Rob Calder, bassist for the Cutters, to perform with them, as they will Wednesday at the Bluebird Nightclub. The band plans to play about 10 original songs, some of which will be guitar-based while others will be more piano-rock (the band plans to bring a grand piano onstage).\nSchaupeter says he hopes to include more original works in his shows and he and Winegar plan to move to Los Angeles at the end of this year to pursue their music.\n"Frank and I have gone through several lineups… and we've always known this is what we want to do…" Schaupeter says. "We've waited a long time to include the original music, but with the switch in line-up this seems like the most opportune time to go to a market where that may be of some interest."\nKeven and Steve Leonard, both juniors, left Kirkwood citing personal and professional differences and are performing locally as The Leonards.\nThe Leonards, twin brothers, plan to return to the roots they formed before joining Kirkwood. They used to play as a duo.\n"We're going to go back to the basics," Keven says. \nAcoustic covers will be the pair's forte with some original tunes thrown in, Keven says. He says they love music and if they find someone else they enjoy playing with, they will go for it. For now, they are happy playing together. \nThe Leonards will be matching up with a few other local musicians for a show for the Mini 500 that will be a laid-back, temporary set up. \nKirkwood will play at 10:30 p.m. Saturday at the Patio Lounge in Indianapolis (opening for Dave and Rae), at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Bluebird Nightclub, April 5 at the Indiana Memorial Union and April 11 at Kilroy's Sports Bar. \nThe Leonards will play April 13 and April 27 at Kilroy's Sports Bar.
(03/27/02 5:00am)
Following a recent change in line-up, Brad Schaupeter and Frank Winegar, a senior, of the local band Kirkwood decided it was time to incorporate more original songs into their shows. \nListeners can expect much of the same sound from Kirkwood, Schaupeter says. The band plans to play old and new covers as well as songs on its CD (released last fall) and some songs Schaupeter and Winegar have written since.\nAt the band's show this weekend at the Patio Lounge in Indianapolis, where they will open for Dave and Rae, just Winegar and Schaupeter will play, using electronic music to fill in the holes.\n"With just piano and drums, it's kind of different. A lot of people look at it and kind of cock their heads and say, 'That's interesting,'" Schaupeter says. \nBut when the band plays longer shows, they pull in Justin Bryant, lead guitarist for Rich Hardesty, and Rob Calder, bassist for the Cutters, to perform with them, as they will Wednesday at the Bluebird Nightclub. The band plans to play about 10 original songs, some of which will be guitar-based while others will be more piano-rock (the band plans to bring a grand piano onstage).\nSchaupeter says he hopes to include more original works in his shows and he and Winegar plan to move to Los Angeles at the end of this year to pursue their music.\n"Frank and I have gone through several lineups… and we've always known this is what we want to do…" Schaupeter says. "We've waited a long time to include the original music, but with the switch in line-up this seems like the most opportune time to go to a market where that may be of some interest."\nKeven and Steve Leonard, both juniors, left Kirkwood citing personal and professional differences and are performing locally as The Leonards.\nThe Leonards, twin brothers, plan to return to the roots they formed before joining Kirkwood. They used to play as a duo.\n"We're going to go back to the basics," Keven says. \nAcoustic covers will be the pair's forte with some original tunes thrown in, Keven says. He says they love music and if they find someone else they enjoy playing with, they will go for it. For now, they are happy playing together. \nThe Leonards will be matching up with a few other local musicians for a show for the Mini 500 that will be a laid-back, temporary set up. \nKirkwood will play at 10:30 p.m. Saturday at the Patio Lounge in Indianapolis (opening for Dave and Rae), at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Bluebird Nightclub, April 5 at the Indiana Memorial Union and April 11 at Kilroy's Sports Bar. \nThe Leonards will play April 13 and April 27 at Kilroy's Sports Bar.
(03/21/02 5:00am)
The Buskirk-Chumley Theatre will host an all-ages concert featuring three local rock bands on March 30. The "Shake That Thing Fling" marks a rare showing for Bloomington-based rock at the theater, which usually showcases out-of-town talent or events like the annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival.\nOpening the show will be The Infinite Path, promoting its recently released debut album Mansion, Cave or Lobotomy. Consisting of five self-described "borderline schizophrenic hillbillies," The Infinite Path formed in the summer of 2000 and recorded Mansion at Bloomington's Farm Fresh Studios with the help of local talent including members of Orquestra Son and Japonize Elephants. In January, the band won the first round of the US Tobacco Freedom Rock Battle of the Bands at Uncle Fester's, and will be competing in the final round late in April. \nNext up is O-Jo Malone, a band that formed last year with the aim of "extending the boundaries of musical exploration deep into the abysses of funk-a-fied freshly indulgent groove rock." Members are: Dave Underwood on lead vocals and guitar, John Breen on lead guitar, Nate Lineback on bass, Dave Hahn on keyboards and vocals, Nate Nash on drums and Leslie Donovan on vocals.\nThe final act of the fling is Underground Charmin. UC formed just over two years ago, and recently released its debut CD. The musicians describe their sound as an "erogenous blend of rock/punk/jazz/funk." "We like to associate our music with head bobbin', adrenaline, smiles and cutting loose," says the band on its Web site.\nTickets for the "Shake That Thing Fling" can be purchased at Uncle Fester's, Vance Music Center and Tracks for $5. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the music starts at 8:30 p.m. Food and drink will be sold by Bloomingfoods.
(02/21/02 1:57am)
Wish you were funny? Paul Gilmartin doesn't have to. \nIU and Phi Beta Kappa alumnus Gilmartin will return to his comedic roots this Saturday at Bear's Place. Gilmartin got his start performing with Comedy Caravan, a tour that has brought Roseanne, Tim Allen and Sinbad to Bear's small stage. \nGilmartin performed his first funny man act at the Indiana Memorial Union's Frangipani room and has been making people laugh so hard that their drinks come out their noses ever since. He is currently co-host on TBS's "Dinner and a Movie."\nAfter earning his B.A. in Theatre and Drama, Gilmartin went on to study at the famous Second City Theatre in Chicago. He has guest starred on "Bob and Tom." And he also writes poetry.\nGilmartin's resume includes television performances on "HBO Comedy Showcase," "MTV Half Hour Comedy Hour" and "Politically Incorrect." He has written for "The Dennis Miller Show" and the "47th Annual Emmy Awards." \nSaturday you too have another chance to guffaw at Gilmartin while sipping on a fresh hairy bear.
(02/20/02 5:00am)
Wish you were funny? Paul Gilmartin doesn't have to. \nIU and Phi Beta Kappa alumnus Gilmartin will return to his comedic roots this Saturday at Bear's Place. Gilmartin got his start performing with Comedy Caravan, a tour that has brought Roseanne, Tim Allen and Sinbad to Bear's small stage. \nGilmartin performed his first funny man act at the Indiana Memorial Union's Frangipani room and has been making people laugh so hard that their drinks come out their noses ever since. He is currently co-host on TBS's "Dinner and a Movie."\nAfter earning his B.A. in Theatre and Drama, Gilmartin went on to study at the famous Second City Theatre in Chicago. He has guest starred on "Bob and Tom." And he also writes poetry.\nGilmartin's resume includes television performances on "HBO Comedy Showcase," "MTV Half Hour Comedy Hour" and "Politically Incorrect." He has written for "The Dennis Miller Show" and the "47th Annual Emmy Awards." \nSaturday you too have another chance to guffaw at Gilmartin while sipping on a fresh hairy bear.
(02/06/02 5:00am)
Tomorrow, Chicago-based band Umphrey's McGee will entertain Umphreaks (the PC term for Umphrey-crazed fans) and music lovers alike at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. For $12-$14, both the traveling fans and Bloomingtonites will be able to catch the jamband in the Buskirk's intimate setting. \nFormed in 1997, Umphrey's McGee hails from South Bend, where five of the six obtained degrees from Notre Dame, three of those in music. Since their original debut as a four-piece, the musicians have expanded to now include guitar, bass, percussion, keyboards and moog in their sets. The band's sound resembles Phish and moe., with members claiming influences that range from Frank Zappa to the Beastie Boys. The band has come quite a way from its days in South Bend, and has opened for Maceo Parker and Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. \nUnafraid of the Internet, much of the band's popularity arose from downloadable tunes. The band's manager even once encouraged fans to download, burn and distribute CDs to friends and passersby in Colorado before the band toured the state, resulting in more people attending the shows. \nUmphrey's McGee is now preparing for its fourth album release in February, according to the band's Web site (www.umphreys.com). This will be the group's first studio album, the previous discs being recorded live. \nCatch Umphrey's McGee at 9 p.m. (doors open at 8 p.m.) Friday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre. Tickets are $12 in advance, $14 at the door.
(02/01/02 8:11pm)
After more than 12 months of recording at Echo Park Studios, local pianist Craig Brenner will unleash his blues, jazz and sometimes bossa nova stylings on the world this weekend. And he will do it while helping others. \nSunday, Brenner and friends will host the CD release party for his third album, Window on the Soul, with all proceeds benefiting the Community Kitchen of Monroe County and the Hoosier Hills Food Bank.\n"When you have you should give and when you don't you should let other people help you," Brenner, a 20-year food bank volunteer, says.\nLocal musicians the Crawdads (Brenner's band), IU professor Pat Harbison, James Campbell, Janiece Jaffe, Gordon Bonham, Brian Lappin, Joe Donnelly, Dave Pavolka, David Wierhake and others who were included on the CD, will also donate their time to play with Brenner.\nRoland's Cajun Catering will donate enough gumbo, jambalaya, bread and soda for 150 people. Tickets are $10 or $7 with three cans of food, and are available in advance at Bloomingfoods, the Community Kitchen, the Food Bank or from Brenner. Children are admitted free. \nBrenner says this album takes him in a new direction. Where his past discs primarily feature cover tunes, Window on the Soul is almost all original material. \n"Elias" and "Nathaniel" were written for Brenner's sons, musicians who will also take the stage at the John Waldron Arts Center this weekend. IU student Nathaniel is an 18-year-old bassist while his 20-year-old brother Elias plays percussion. \nCatch these local musicians banding together for a good cause and grab some Cajun food at 3 p.m. Sunday at the John Waldron Arts Center Auditorium. For more information see www.craigbrenner.com.
(01/30/02 5:00am)
After more than 12 months of recording at Echo Park Studios, local pianist Craig Brenner will unleash his blues, jazz and sometimes bossa nova stylings on the world this weekend. And he will do it while helping others. \nSunday, Brenner and friends will host the CD release party for his third album, Window on the Soul, with all proceeds benefiting the Community Kitchen of Monroe County and the Hoosier Hills Food Bank.\n"When you have you should give and when you don't you should let other people help you," Brenner, a 20-year food bank volunteer, says.\nLocal musicians the Crawdads (Brenner's band), IU professor Pat Harbison, James Campbell, Janiece Jaffe, Gordon Bonham, Brian Lappin, Joe Donnelly, Dave Pavolka, David Wierhake and others who were included on the CD, will also donate their time to play with Brenner.\nRoland's Cajun Catering will donate enough gumbo, jambalaya, bread and soda for 150 people. Tickets are $10 or $7 with three cans of food, and are available in advance at Bloomingfoods, the Community Kitchen, the Food Bank or from Brenner. Children are admitted free. \nBrenner says this album takes him in a new direction. Where his past discs primarily feature cover tunes, Window on the Soul is almost all original material. \n"Elias" and "Nathaniel" were written for Brenner's sons, musicians who will also take the stage at the John Waldron Arts Center this weekend. IU student Nathaniel is an 18-year-old bassist while his 20-year-old brother Elias plays percussion. \nCatch these local musicians banding together for a good cause and grab some Cajun food at 3 p.m. Sunday at the John Waldron Arts Center Auditorium. For more information see www.craigbrenner.com.