The Bass Geek

Radio Radio has Lonely China Day and the Post this evening and Bigger Than Elvis tomorrow.  Also, Little Cow graces the stage on Monday.  I know that isn’t technically the weekend, but I’m making an exception for “Gypsy-tinged ska/rock/funk pop ” bands travelling to the states from Hungary that have won prizes for soundtrack animation.  They’re the only ones.  Make a note.

Sam’s Saloon has Kendall Ludwig and Scott Bravo tonight.  Saturday brings Wreckless Eric and Amy Rigby along with Revivial’s normal dance party.

Big Car Gallery promises music with Debbie Reichard and Artur Silva’s opening this music.  Check out the surprise.

Deano’s Vino has Andy DeCarlo & The Travelin’ Hillbillies tonight and The Last Drop Juggers tomorrow.

Also, the Wheeler Art Building will host a show featuring accalimed folk artist David Wilcox tonight - their theater will be an excellent place to hear his intimate music.

Can you tell it’s First Friday yet?

Radio Radio presents a benefit for Indy Reads Saturday night with Eisenhower Field Day, Hey Hey Melodica, and DJ Sarah Vain.

Sam’s Saloon presents a dark and rocking night of music with Black Cat Rebellion, Davey Casket & the Ghouls and Johnny Murder & The 25 to Life. Saturday brings the more earthy sounds of Matt Keating, Heavy Hometown, and Ben Justus & the Trespassers.

Deano’s Vino has New Augusta Bluegrass tonight and the Last Drop Juggers tomorrow as part of their Octoberfest celebration. And tonight is Swing Night at the Fountain Square Theater with the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra.

And even with all of that, there’s a big gaping whole to fill here - this Saturday literally blows normal Fountain Square weekends out of the water. There’s Masterpiece In A Day (no music competition this year, but there will be extras wandering about), The Fountain Square Art Festival (with yet more musicians on the lineup), the Wheeler Building Open House (more musicians? Mais oui!), and the aforemention Octoberfest at Deano’s with another one on Shelby’s rooftop. That’s plenty to do - no excuses. And be sure to tip any musicians you see playing - the economy is fair to nobody these days.

It’s a full weekend at Radio Radio this weekend:

• Tonight - International Talk Like A Pirate Day. I have absolutely no idea what to do with this information. But it’s for charity, so have at it.
• Saturday - Three Bad Jacks, Rumble Club, and Deacon Sean. Fans of rockabilly and The Clash need to be here.
• Sunday - KRISTEENYOUNG and The Working Hours - if it’s good enough for Morrissey, it’s good enough for you.

Sam’s Saloon has the Ten Foot Band, and The Half Step Sisters tonight.

Big Car Gallery has an installation at Oranje this weekend - the location is actually at 24th and Illinois, but the origins qualify for this post.

Deano’s Vino has Wilson & Company tonight and the Ten Foot Band tomorrow. This, my friends, is how you conduct a Fountain Square tour.

Radio Radio welcomes Bill Kirchen (Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen) with Bigger Than Elvis and Mandy Marie and the Cool Hand Lukes. Has ever a show featured more rockabilly played on Telecasters? I dare say no.

Sam’s Saloon has Chad Mills tonight and a tribute to Bill Monroe tomorrow featuring the Henhouse Prowlers and Toby Oler. Adjust your schedules accordingly.

Deano’s Vino has the Shirtless Biddles tonight and the Josh Harden Project tomorrow. And it’s Swing Night at the Fountain Square Theater - your band tonight is the Stardusters.

Radio Radio has a huge weekend planned - Born Again Floozies release their CD “Street Songs” with a celebration tonight, while Bigger Than Elvis and the Randy King Five take the stage tomorrow.

Sam’s Saloon features Al and the Black Cats, Art Adams and Save The Radio tonight. Tomorrow is Revival!, “a 60s Soul/Psych/Garage/Punk Dance Party.” Please enjoy thoroughly.

Big Car Gallery opens their First Friday exhibit early tonight, and there’s additional music from Joe Molinaro, Wee Giant and Beyond Things.

Deano’s Vino has Andy DeCarlo & The Travelin’ Hillbillies tonight and Josh Oldham tomorrow. There might be some music at the Brass Ring Lounge, too.

Sunday, of course, is the first Steelers game of the season. Please maintain respectable radio silence between 1pm and approximately 4pm that day. I probably won’t be able to communicate beyond a series of grunts and shouts.