An Evening With Yanni - Murat Theatre, Indianapolis

Hey Indianapolis - Spring is in the air! Flowers are blooming... birds are singing... and Yanni... yeah that's right, Yanni is coming to Indianapolis!

Before we begin, let us share with you just a taste of the awesomeness that is Yanni. Please push play on the video below, then continue to read this post as the music of Yanni enters your life and changes you forever. It's like coffee for your ears.



In case you're unfamiliar with Yanni, he's a pretty big deal. Sure, he puts his pants on like the rest of us - one leg at a time. But when his pants are on, he makes gold records. No, seriously. He also has his own page on Wikipedia, so basically anything you want to know about his life can be found here: Yanni's wiki page. Oh, and his mustache makes Burt Reynolds look like a mere mortal. See for yourself:

Unfortunately for the humble citizens of this quaint town, Yanni will only be gracing us with his presence for a single night of glory: Monday, April 30th.  Yanni is stopping in Indy as part of his North American tour.  The good news is that it's not too late for you to partake in this festival of passion!

Let Yanni take the yawn out of your life. Ya'need Yanni! Pick up your tickets and let the music of Yanni heal your soul.  Details below.  Also be sure to pick up Yanni's newly released CD/DVD set, "Yanni: Live at El Morro Puerto Rico."

An Evening With Yanni
Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
Indianapolis, IN
Mon, Apr 30, 2012 07:30 PM

Pick up tickets here.
Visit Yanni's website here.

Mutts at Radio Radio: June 18, 2011

Hey Indianapolis music fans: The two-man, Chicago-based band Mutts is going to be playing this Saturday, June 18th at Radio Radio. Mutts combines the musical talents of Bob Buckstaff and Mike Maimone to bring basically the awesomest duo out of Chicago since Ryne Sandberg and Chicago-style pizza.

Doors to the show open at 8:00pm. Tickets are $7 at the door and you must be 21 to enter. Unless you can sneak in with a fake ID. But that is not recommended. For more on the show, click the Facebook page here.

Mutts was awesome enough to release their first three EPs absolutely free of charge. So you literally have nothing to lose by checking them out. Except maybe your time. And whatever internet connection you pay for. But the music is free! See below:

Mutts decided from the outset to give away their first 3 EPs. By tracking them in a few days and releasing them immediately, the band has kept fresh, honest and spontaneous music flowing to their growing fan base. All three are available as free downloads on http://download.MuttsMusic.com, as well as on CD at shows.

And here's a recent video from Mutts. Don't let the high-tech camera work fool you. These guys  produce their own videos:



Thanks to Mutts for bringing this event to our attention. You can find out more than you would ever want to know about Mutts by clicking here:

Mutts

Free CD and Free Tickets to Hear Funeral Party Playing at The Egyptian Room

*UPDATE*  Congratulations Virginia!

Win Free Tickets to hear Funeral Party live at the Egyptian Room (Murat Theater) this Friday, June 10, 7:30 p.m.   Also enter to win a free CD of their debut album, The Golden Age of Knowhere. All you have to do is send an email to indianapolisbloggers@gmail.com.  Details below.

The Band: Funeral Party

Chad Elliot, James Lawrence Torres, Kimo Kauhola and Tim Madrid are the men behind the music of Funeral Party. They recently released their debut album, The Golden Age of Knowhere, on March 29th of this year. Since then, they've performed on Jimmy Kimmel and David Letterman. They've even played their way into a Bacardi Rum advertising campaign. (see video below featuring "New York Moves to the Sound of L.A.")



Funeral Party is from Whittier, CA and started their journey to the big stage by playing local backyard parties. The band has played its way out of the streets of LA and is currently touring through the Midwest. To learn more about the band, take the time to watch this mini-documentary:



You can keep up with the band here:
Funeral Party Website
Facebook Page
Myspace

Order The Golden Age of Knowhere CD by clicking here.

The Concert: Panic at the Disco, Fun and Funeral Party

On June 10, 2011, Panic at the Disco, Fun and Funeral Party will be playing in Indianapolis.  The show is being held in the Egyptian Room at Old National Centre.  If you're interested in buying tickets, click here.  To win two tickets for free, see below.

The Contest: Free Tickets to the June 10 show and Free The Golden Age of Knowhere CD

Now comes the fun stuff.  If you want to win tickets to hear Funeral Party, Panic at the Disco and Fun, read on my friend.  Entering the contest is super easy.  All you have to do is send an email to indianapolisbloggers@gmail.com.  Literally, that's it.

However, there are a number of ways you can increase your odds of winning. For each thing you do, you will get an extra point. For each point, you get your name thrown in the hat again.

1) Add our Feed to your reader. (1 Point)
2) Follow us on Twitter. (1 Point)
3) Friend us on Facebook. (1 Point)
4) Retweet or Share this page to tell your friends. (1 Point)
5) Refer a friend who then signs up for the contest. (1 Point)
6) Send us a check for $10,000 USD. (2 Points)
7) Send us a check for $1,000,000 USD. (You win the world)

When you send your email, just list all the things you've done. If you already do all those things, let us know that too because that's like 33 bonus points in our book (not literally). Make sure you tell us if a friend referred you, so they will get their extra point.

First name drawn will win two (2) tickets to the show.  Next name drawn will win the CD.  If you're paying attention - that means you may win both!

Just leave a comment if you have any questions. Good luck!

Free LP!! She Wants Revenge - "Valleyheart" Album

Free vinyl record of She Wants Revenge's new album, Valleyheart!  Congratulations to our winner, Cort!

The Band: She Wants Revenge

Justin Warfield and Adam Bravin are the brains behind the band She Wants Revenge. For their third album, Valleyheart, they have teamed up with drummer Scott Ellis and guitarist Thomas Froggatt. Valleyheart will be released May 23, 2011.

The alternative band is already receiving raves for their new single and video, “Must Be the One”. If you haven't heard it yet, you can watch the video on Youtube. See below:




Order Valleyheart by clicking here.
Buy the single, "Must be the One" from iTunes here.
Use this coupon from Best Buy to get it for $7.99. (valid till 6/4/11)

The Concert: WRZX May Day Festival

On May 28, 2011, She Wants Revenge will be playing in the WRZX May Day Festival at Verizon Wireless Music Center.  If you're interested in finding X103 May Day ticket drop locations, click here.  To go ahead and buy the tickets yourself, click here.

The Contest: Free Valleyheart Vinyl Record

Entering the contest is super easy. All you have to do is send an email to indianapolisbloggers@gmail.com. However, there are a number of ways you can increase your odds of winning. For each thing you do, you will get an extra point. For each point, you get your name thrown in the hat again.

1) Add our Feed to your reader. (1 Point)
2) Follow us on Twitter. (1 Point)
3) Friend us on Facebook. (1 Point)
4) Retweet or Share this page to tell your friends. (1 Point)
5) Refer a friend who then signs up for the contest. (1 Point)
6) Send us a check for $10,000 USD. (2 Points)
7) Send us a check for $1,000,000 USD. (The album is yours)

When you send your email, just list all the things you've done. Make sure you tell us if a friend referred you, so they will get their extra point. If we find you have lied about anything, you will be automatically disqualified and it's no wonder you're still here after the Rapture. Just leave a comment if you have any questions. Good luck!

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