Friday, June 16th @ Radio Radio - Indianapolis
THE GIG-INDIANAPOLIS
Our first gig of the tour we played the after-party show of a charity event called Art vs.Art. Art vs. Art was held in ballroom next-door. We played with Jake Smith, Pravada, and Richard Edwards. We got see and hang out with all the bands on the bill, all good friends of our from Indianapolis. Getting together with our Indy crew of friends was one of the highlights of the night for me.
The show was not without random moments of comedy. There was an unknown, older man dancing to all our music - even the lighter acoustic songs. He danced alone, gliding around the room with a red face, turtleneck, jeans, and sneakers, as if he was in the clouds. I wanted to bust out laughing while singing, instead I made a comment after a song. “we’d like to thank our dancer,” I said, and the room cheered as he continued dancing thru our the rest of our set.
Radio Radio was a loud and rowdy scene. At times it was hard to hear our ‘intimate’ selves over the chatter in the room as we played. There were times during the set when I thought to myself, “maybe it would be more fun to be the dancer.’
We enjoyed all the other bands and soloists, Pravada were fun, Richard was great as well. I had never seen Jake Smith and was particularly impressed by his one-man-band skills. He introduced himself, ‘I am mysteries of life,’ and indeed he was that night. He played guitar, hi-hat, bass drum, harmonica, and guitar in way that surprisingly did not come off looking sideshow freakish. The songs were great to boot.
All told, Rowdy Radio Radio was a fun night. We gained some new fans, enthusiasts, dancers, and managed not to get too carried away in drunken craziness. I had more fun watching the characters carry on. It’s a little easier to take when you know the people in the room.
VINTAGE FINDS IN INDIANAPOLIS
So, Indianapolis has always been a great area for thrift shopping, but due to a store called Broadripple Vintage and their aggressive buying, it’s difficult to go to places like Value Village and find great vintage dresses for $0.45. There are a few great reasonable stores and antique malls. We both bought some great clothes while scavenging around. I will insert some pictures in the next few days.
THE GIG-INDIANAPOLIS
Our first gig of the tour we played the after-party show of a charity event called Art vs.Art. Art vs. Art was held in ballroom next-door. We played with Jake Smith, Pravada, and Richard Edwards. We got see and hang out with all the bands on the bill, all good friends of our from Indianapolis. Getting together with our Indy crew of friends was one of the highlights of the night for me.
The show was not without random moments of comedy. There was an unknown, older man dancing to all our music - even the lighter acoustic songs. He danced alone, gliding around the room with a red face, turtleneck, jeans, and sneakers, as if he was in the clouds. I wanted to bust out laughing while singing, instead I made a comment after a song. “we’d like to thank our dancer,” I said, and the room cheered as he continued dancing thru our the rest of our set.
Radio Radio was a loud and rowdy scene. At times it was hard to hear our ‘intimate’ selves over the chatter in the room as we played. There were times during the set when I thought to myself, “maybe it would be more fun to be the dancer.’
We enjoyed all the other bands and soloists, Pravada were fun, Richard was great as well. I had never seen Jake Smith and was particularly impressed by his one-man-band skills. He introduced himself, ‘I am mysteries of life,’ and indeed he was that night. He played guitar, hi-hat, bass drum, harmonica, and guitar in way that surprisingly did not come off looking sideshow freakish. The songs were great to boot.
All told, Rowdy Radio Radio was a fun night. We gained some new fans, enthusiasts, dancers, and managed not to get too carried away in drunken craziness. I had more fun watching the characters carry on. It’s a little easier to take when you know the people in the room.
VINTAGE FINDS IN INDIANAPOLIS
So, Indianapolis has always been a great area for thrift shopping, but due to a store called Broadripple Vintage and their aggressive buying, it’s difficult to go to places like Value Village and find great vintage dresses for $0.45. There are a few great reasonable stores and antique malls. We both bought some great clothes while scavenging around. I will insert some pictures in the next few days.
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