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More Redbud Tree House Concerts

Post from Cyndi Wagner:

Greetings Fellow House Concert Devotees!!!
 
Hmmm, if it’s November, then it must be time to welcome another Redbud Tree House Concert favorite, Jason Wilber, Sunday, November 15th at 6PM!!
 
Jason has two new CDs set to be released on December 8th, Ghost of Summers Past AND Live and Otherwise Volume 2!  I’m pretty sure we’re going to get to hear some new material on the 15th.  I can’t wait!
 
Most of you know that Jason lives in Bloomington and is John Prine’s ace guitar player, BUT, he is an accomplished musical storyteller in his own right. Jason has gained notoriety playing lead guitar for other notable folk, rock, and country artists Hal Ketchum, Greg Brown, Iris DeMent, Todd Snider, Greg Trooper, and Carrie Newcomer. He collaborates often in the studio and on stage with another fellow Hoosier and house concert favorite Tim Grimm!
 
Highlights of Jason’s work with John Prine include two Grammy nominated albums: Live On Tour and In Spite of Ourselves (which spent 32 weeks on the Billboard Country Charts) and the 2006 Grammy Award winning album Fair & Square.   
  
Suggested donation: $15
And, in keeping with our Utopian vision for a better musical tomorrow,
100% GOES TO THE ARTIST!!
 
Also, folks, this is a pitch-in! Feel free to bring a dish or favorite drink, if you’d like.  Bottled water will be provided and you may bring soft drinks, wine, beer, etc.
 
Please RSVP ASAP. I have 30 seats available! The last two house concerts have filled up in the first few days, so please don’t hesitate to reserve your spot(s) early!
 
You’ll receive a confirmation letter which includes directions to Cyndi’s, near 86th and Ditch Road on Indy’s northside, when you write back to confirm your attendance for this great evening of music at cyndiwagner8332@gmail.com.
 
For the entire House Concert series schedule, please check out 
http://www.indianapolissongwriterscafe.com/redbudhouseconcerts
Pictures from this season’s house concerts can be found by going to www.myspace.com/cyndilee76
 
Hope you can join us Sunday, November 15th at 6PM! 

Mark your calendars for December’s house concerts:

December 13th – The Maple Trio (NOTE NEW DATE)

December 27th – Otis Gibbs

Post from Norbert Krapf, Indiana Poet Laureate

Oct. 30, 6:00 reception, 7:00 reading, with the Airpoets from Rivers, Rails, & Runways at IUPUI Library, free.

Nov. 3, 7:00 evening reading from Sweet Sister Moon, Irvington Branch, IMCPL, Bookmamas will sell books, free.

Nov., U of Indianapolis, 10:00 & 12:00, readings/class visits to prepare for Nov. 7 reading of “Questions on a Wall.”

Nov. 6, 5:00-7:00, reprise of The Art of Poetry reading by 12 poets whose poems inspired Zionsville-area artists to create a work in response, in various media, with the artists and their creations present, Indiana Humanities Council, 1500 N. Delaware St., Indy,  317.638.1500, free.

Nov. 7, 1:30 reading, “Nature and Place as Influence,” at the annual INPAWS (Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society) conference at the Athenaeum, Indy, reg. fee.

Nov. 7, 8:00, reading of the new “Questions on a Wall” at a concert by The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, with the U of I Chorus, at Univ. of Indianapolis, Crystal DeHaan Fine Arts Center, commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Nov 8, 2:00, reading  of the new “Questions on a Wall” at the Butler Symphony Orchestra and Chorus performance of Mahler 2, The Resurrection, as part of the World Without Walls series commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Clowes Hall, free.

Nov. 10, 7:30, “Nature Awakens Art” exhibit, readings, and concert, with poets, writers, musicians, and artists who created original works in response to Central Indiana Land Trust preserves, Spirit & Place Festival event, Auditorium, Indy Art Center, 820 E. 67 St., Indy. Premier performance of NK’s “Schramm Woods” and Monika Herzig’s “Squirrel Nut Strut,” free.

Nov. 11, 7:00, Sweet Sister Moon reading at Glendale Mall, IMCPL, Bookmamas will sell books, free.

Nov. 14, 3:00-6:00, Sweet Sister Moon party combining poetry and music with friends Greg Ziesemer and Kriss Luckett-Ziesemer, to celebrate the first anniversary of Village Lights Bookstore in historic Madison on the Ohio River, free.

Nov. 18, 4:00 p.m., Athenaeum, Eberhard Reichmann Memorial, reading of a new poem in his honor, “Eberhard Reichmann at Peter’s Gate.” Open and free to all as we celebrate the life of our dear friend who brought forth from the dark the Indiana German heritage to bask in the sunlight, with his unique mix of skill, dedication, wit, and gusto.

Dec. 5, Holiday Author Fair, Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., Indy, 12:00-4:00, free. Buy books by Indiana authors and have them signed and inscribed as holiday gifts.

Jan. 9, 7:30 pm., Hoosier Dylan, Athenaeum Theatre (formerly American Cabaret Theatre), Athenaeum, 401 E Michigan St., Indy, with Jennie DeVoe, Gordon Bonham, Tim Grimm, Jason Wilber, Bobbie Lancaster, IPL Norbert Krapf, and other surprises, a mere $20 for three hours of some of the best songs ever written.

D.Mark and Jules

D. Mark Conway played in the Blues installment of the Hometown Roots Concert Series at Central Library in September.  Here’s a recent posting by Mark about  an upcoming local performance:

Hello All,

We have now updated our website with 5 new recordings! A big thanks again to Johnandrew Bellner for recording us! You can hear those recordings on our website.

Also we have a show coming up at a new local non-profit coffee shop that just opened in Historic Fletcher Place in Indianapolis called Calvin Fletcher’s Coffee Company on Friday, October 30th from 8-10 p.m. Come on out and enjoy a cup of fair trade coffee:) and hear some good music! If you like what you hear we will be selling our demo cd’s for $5.

Thank you everyone again for your support and we hope to see you soon!

D. Mark & Jules

INVITATION:Redbud House Concert, Oct. 25

It’s time once again to welcome perennial favorite Tim Grimm to the Redbud Tree House Concert ’stage’ on Sunday, October 25th at 6:00pm! 

Every fall for the past few years, we’ve welcomed Tim as the leaves turn and the air gets that wonderful, fresh crispness to it.  Tim has been busy since his visit last fall with his special Hoosier Dylan music series and his ongoing Americana Music series.  In addition, the Wilderness Plots dvd has been nominated for a regional Emmy award in the “Arts-Documentary” category.  His 2008 CD, Holding Up The World, has received multiple nominations in The Just Plain Folks Music Awards!  We are so pleased to have him back!! 

We also get to welcome back Indiana Poet Laureate, Norbert Krapf back to read some of his wonderful poetry for us.   Norbert’s new book, The Ripest Moments: A Southern Indiana Childhood has been winning praise and accolades. 
  

Suggested donation: $10
And, in keeping with our Utopian vision for a better musical tomorrow, 100% GOES TO THE ARTIST!!
 
This is also a pitch-in! Feel free to bring a dish or favorite drink, if you’d like.  Bottled water will be provided and you may bring soft drinks, wine, beer, etc.

Please RSVP ASAP!  There are 30 seats available.

You’ll receive a confirmation letter which includes directions to Cyndi’s on the northside of Indianapolis, near 86th and Ditch Road, when you email me at cyndiwagner8332@gmail.com that you’ll be a part of this great evening of music.
 
Next concert: November 15: Jason Wilber

Concerts at Friedens

Concerts at Friedens will begin its fifth season this Sunday. The concert committee, dedicated to bringing talented performers and wonderful music to our church family and community friends to enjoy, has arranged for three exciting programs.

All the concerts will be on Sunday afternoons at 3:00p.m. Each will be followed by an informal reception with the artists. There is no admission fee, but contributions towards program expenses are always needed
and welcomed.

Sunday, October 18 at 3:00p.m.
Kent Leslie is a French hornist and teacher in Indianapolis. He plays with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and the Anderson and Lafayette Symphony Orchestras. He also performs frequently with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.

Sunday, February 7 at 3:00p.m.
Organist and bayan-accordian performer, Dr. Marko Petricic, teaches at the University of Indianapolis. He has won numerous awards for his playing of instruments throughout the United States and many European countries
as well.

Sunday, April 25 at 3:00p.m.
The Indianapolis Youth Chorale is the high school division of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir. This group of 82 talented teenagers has toured extensively in North and South America and Europe. Now they are coming to sing for us!

Mark your calendars, and we’ll see you at Concerts at Friedens!

Open Stage at Corner Wine Bar

from local singer/songwriter, Gary Wasson –

The Acoustic Music Open Stage is this & every Sunday at the Corner Wine Bar in Broad Ripple! Great food, wine, beer and spirits!! This is the new venue for the open stage since, sadly, the Old Town Ale House closed last weekend.

The room, which is downstairs, is known as the Wine Cellar and is great for listening to live acoustic music and enjoying your favorite beverage and something from the stellar menu!

The format is essentially the same. Please do read the following carefully for details.

Sundays
Sign Up at 6 pm, Room opens at 5:30
Age 21 and over!
Acoustic Music Open Stage
Hosted by Gary Wasson
The Corner Wine Bar in the Wine Cellar, downstairs
(It’s easiest to enter the stairs from Guilford, just south of the main entrance, same door as The Wellington)
6331 Guilford Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317-255-5159

Saturday 10/24/09 8 pm
THE OLD FAIR & SQUARE BAND
Dave Bagdade
Kevin Donnelly
John Gilmore
Gary Wasson
Spencer’s Stadium Tavern
802 S.West St.
Indianapolis IN 46225
317-916-8888
The Old Fair & Square Band will be pickin’ bluegrass style on traditional, country and rock and roll favorites, plus a few original songs.

Please spread the word!

Thanks,

Gary

Indianapolis Men`s Chorus - Spooftacular!

A spoofy, campy “Forbidden Broadway” with everyone’s favorite shows, songs and stars from New York theater!

The Indianapolis Men’s Chorus at the Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street.

Saturday, October 17, 2009, 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 18, 2009, 3 p.m.

INVITATION:Redbud House Concert, Oct. 11

Time to sign up for our next Redbud Tree House Concert!
 
Joe Peters and Michael Kelsey are two musicians on opposite ends of the musical spectrum. I, for one, can’t wait to see what kind of musical magic, madness and synergy they will bring to our October 11th house concert!  The two have had a creative collaboration for many years.  As the Joedai Warriors, they put out 2 CDs: Given Birth and Rebirth.  With Joe’s songwriter genius coupled with Michael’s stunning guitar work, this acoustic performance will clearly be a highlight of our house concert season.  Make sure you arrive early on October 11th to get a seat up front! 

Sunday, October 11th at 6:00 pm
Suggested donation: $10
And, in keeping with our Utopian vision for a better musical tomorrow, 100% GOES TO THE ARTISTS!!
 
This is also a pitch-in! Feel free to bring a dish or favorite drink, if you’d like.  Bottled water will be provided and you may bring soft drinks, wine, beer, etc.

Please RSVP ASAP!  There are 25 seats available.
You’ll receive a confirmation letter which includes directions when you contact me at cyndiwagner8332@gmail.com  to confirm you’ll be a part of this great evening of music.

Cyndi Wagner

From Gary Wasson . . .

. . . who performed at the Central Library’s Americana show in January:

It’s a busy couple of weeks - lots of great live music! The Breakups (Cara Jean Wahlers & myself), Hey Hey Melodica, Dorsey; Jon Martin & myself; and The Old Fair & Square Band. Plus Acoustic Music Open Stage every Sunday at Old Town Ale House…

Friday 9/18/09 $5
THE BREAKUPS
Cara Jean Wahlers
Gary Wasson
HEY HEY MELODICA
DORSEY
Locals Only
2449 E. 56th St.
Indianapolis IN 317-255-4013

Thursday 9/24/09 9:30 pm $5
FAIR & SQUARE
Dave Bagdade
Kevin Donnelly
John Gilmore
Gary Wasson
THE REACHAROUNDS - 10:15-ish pm
Scott Sanders
Keith Carey
Ben Wah Salami
Scott Ballentine
Robin Reuter
Locals Only
2449 E. 56th St.
Indianapolis IN 317-255-4013
We’ll be pickin’ bluegrass style, on traditional, country and rock and roll favorites! Great drinks & food, and NO Smoking!!!

Friday, 9/25/09 9 pm-Midnight
Jon Martin
Gary Wasson
Corner Wine Bar
6331 Guilford Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317-255-5159
Please come join us for our favorite country, folk and rock tunes! You’ll like ‘em too!

Saturday, 9/26/09 8 pm-Midnight
No Cover
FAIR & SQUARE
Dave Bagdade
Kevin Donnelly
John Gilmore
Gary Wasson
Barley Island Brewing Co.
639 Conner St. (S.R. 32)
Noblesville IN 317-770-5280.
We’ll be pickin’ bluegrass style, on traditional, country and rock and roll favorites! Barley Island will be serving up the great beer & food

Sundays 6-10:30 pm
Acoustic Music Open Stage
Hosted by Gary Wasson
Old Town Ale House
8657 E. 116th St.
Fishers, IN 46038
317-841-0800
Please come join us this Sunday for fine beer, great food and live acoustic music! Sign-up is at 6:00 sharp. Questions? E-mail me!

Please spread the word!

Gary

Cliff Snyder Show Announcements

Good morning boys & girls.

I’m writing to ask you to dog-ear your calendars for next Thursday & Saturday (The 10th & 12th). Both nights I’ll be over at Radio Radio and both nights we’ll have shows I’m particularly excited about. Between the two nights you’ll get Malcolm Holcombe, Cliff Snyder, Hoots and Hellmouth, Annie & The Beekeepers & Lynsey Smith!!! In no particular order these shows include banjo, cello, one whiskey-soaked voice, great fingerpicking, great vocal harmonies, delicate & beautiful songwriting, upright bass & more!!!
If you want to see video, check out the artists sites and get all the particulars just click here - www.indianapolissongwriterscafe.com/iscevents
Again, that’s both Thursday & Saturday nights @ Radio Radio - 1119 E. Prospect, Indianapolis, IN 46203. Both shows will kick off at 9pm sharp.
If you’ve been to an ISC show at Earth House or back at Boulevard Place you really ought to check out Radio Radio. I’m doing more and more shows there and it’s a great club. Non-smoking, great vibe, great owners, the whole thing works and you’re really missing out if you’ve not tried the place.
Again, get all the particulars here folks - www.indianapolissongwriterscafe.com/iscevents
***FYI, due to a scheduling issue there will be no 3rd Saturday show at Earth House this month, these two shows mentioned above are the ONLY ISC events in September.***
See you next week!
Cliff Snyder