Spotlights. Flashing lights. Booming bass. Mic cords traveling about from unknown beginnings. Whether big stage or small stage, jukebox, boombox, or mobile app, music is a part of us all; a language defying translation. It is art. It is therapy. It is medicine, magic, and memories.The late Maya Angelou declared, “Music was my refuge.”
However music moves you, there are some things you should know to keep the groove going in your life. Hopefully this will help you fall for the sounds all around you here and now.
Chances are, you’re carrying a smartphone. Make sure you’re getting the most out of our investment; download and utilize a music listening app. There are plenty to choose from: iTunes, Spotify, Play Music, Pandora, iHeart Radio, AOL Radio, NPR Radio, among others.
1) Make playlists. Save a few special ones for offline listening to avoid draining your data plan.
2) Don’t bore yourself with the same old tunes on repeat. You don’t have to wait two years for your favorite artists to release albums. Keep your playlists alive between releases with music from local artists.
Carrying your favorite tracks around with you is a great start, but there’s still more you can do. From random Tuesday releases to live experiences, take a chance and try something new. Explore more.
1) Go see them (all) live.
2) Put some money aside specifically for experiences. Make meaningful moments out of your music.
3) Subscribe to a few email lists. Livenation, Do317, Indianapolis Downtown Inc., and Old Soul Entertainment are some major players to keep up with who will, in turn, keep you in the loop.
4) “Like” venues on Facebook and other social networks. The Vogue, The Hi-Fi, Radio Radio, White Rabbit Cabaret, Old National Centre,Klipsch Music Center, Chispas, The Chatterbox, Chef Joseph’s at the Connoisseur Room, Tastings, and the Indiana History Center’s Concerts on the Canal series are among the premium selection of places to which to keep your ears open (pun intended).
Indianapolis has a music scene.
Indianapolis has a music scene? Indianapolis has a thriving music scene. From indie rock to R&B to classical to hip hop to international flavors from all over the world, Indianapolis has a vibrant music scene. Want proof? Well you’re in luck, here’s a great writeup of the Latin music explosion happening on the west side. ¡Viva Lafayette Road!
So whether by mobile app, by car, Pacers Bikeshare, BlueIndy Carshare, IndyGo, or the feet you own, get to the music we already have so we can earn more. Indy’s a pretty nice show, and if you can’t hear the music here, take notes and turn up your own volume.
Still don’t know where to start? Here’s a sampling of what I want to go to through August:
Cheyenne Jackson: Music of the Mad Men Era @ The Cabaret @ The Columbia Club
July 11th – 8:00 PM
July 12th – 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM
Cynthia Layne Live @ the Jazz Kitchen
July 12th – 8:00 PM
Michael Franti and Spearhead Concert @ The Lawn at White River State Park (Livenation)
July 13th – 6:30 PM
Keith Sweat, After 7, & SOS Band Outdoor Concert @ the American Legion Mall
FREE outdoor seating. $40 VIP section
July 18th – 6:00 PM
Anthony Hamilton, Babyface & Chrisette Michelle Concert @ Bankers Life Fieldhouse
$35, $55, $65
July 19th – 8:00 PM
Bashiri Asad Live @ at the Indianapolis Artsgarden
FREE
July 19th – 1:00 PM
Gavin DeGraw and Matt Nathanson Concert @ The Lawn at White River State Park (Livenation)
July 20th – 6:30 PM
Panic! at the Disco Concert @ The Lawn at White River State Park (Livenation)
July 23rd – 7:30 PM
Indy Arts and Music Festival Live @ the Indianapolis Artsgarden
FREE
July 26th – 11:00 AM
K. Michelle Concert @ the Old National Centre (Livenation)
July 26th – 8:00 PM
One Republic Native Summer Tour with The Script @ Klipsch Music Center (Livenation)
August 3rd – 7:00 PM
Ingrid Michaelson Concert @ the Old National Centre (Livenation)
August 6th – 8:00 PM
Wiz Khalifa & Others in Concert @ Klipsch Music Center (Livenation)
August 7th – 6:00 PM
Ok Go Concert @ the Old National Centre (Livenation)
August 14th – 8:30 PM
Kings of Leon Concert @ Klipsch Music Center (Livenation)
August 23rd – 7:00 PM
