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on November 14, 2009 -
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Twitter Interview: 1-on-1 with Ryan Ahlwardt of SNC

The guy that I am sitting with today is a long time friend and one of the best musicians that I have ever met. Whether he is singing solo on a random stage with nothing more than an acoustic guitar or is in a line guys singing a cappella to the masses he does nothing but impress. This guy might also be one of the hardest working men in show business. He has been performing for as long as I have been in Indianapolis. He also puts on a very [...]

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on November 10, 2009 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with The Elms

The guys that I am sitting with today bring a whole new meaning to the word talent. These might be some of the hardest working men in show business and it shows in their incredible skills on stage and on their albums. With a new album-hitting store shelves and a tour to back it all across the Midwest this band is starting to show you what it means to rock. These guys also know how to melt your face when performing live. I have had the chance to see [...]

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on November 9, 2009 -
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Getting to Know Angie Vosmeier

To go along with the recent post that I wrote reviewing my experience at Scotty’s Brewhouse, I took some time to sit with the 96th street location’s kitchen manager. We sat down after the meal as I wanted to make sure I had topics of conversation for her when we did meet. I had heard from our server that she was in on her day off and that it might even be past her bed time for us to have this interview, but she was excited to speak with me. I was excited as [...]

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on November 4, 2009 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Nightjar

The guys that I am sitting with today I actually was introduced to through a friend. This friend is someone who I met on Twitter. Twitter is how I met this band. And the rest is history. The band that I am sitting with today brings an almost Americana vibe to the stage. I have not seen them live but have plans to in the very near future. There are a lot of them; six in total, but you never get caught up in that when listening to the music. All of their [...]

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on November 3, 2009 -
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Twitter Interview: 1-on-1 with Mark Maguire

The artist that I am sitting with today comes from over the pond in the southern part of the United Kingdom. He is a singer songwriter that is currently working on a new album with six tracks recorded and a few more in the balance. I literally “met” this guy on Twitter about two hours before this interview took place. We talked about video games, my chance on having dinner with Tiger Woods, and thus came this interview. A goof friend of mine [...]

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on October 27, 2009 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with UNO

UNOWhen you first look at these guys, and gal, you can tell right away that they are a band. It might be the hair or their style of dress but you just know. But when they start playing you will be blown away with talent. From the striking guitar chords to the polished lyrics and professional image you have the full package with these guys. They bring a dash of Warped Tour to the stage but tone it down with their polished vocals. Their lyrics have a deeper meaning than what [...]

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on October 19, 2009 -
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Artist Interview: One-on-One with Arden Kaywin

The first time I saw this woman she was on tour with Curtis Peoples and Keaton Simons. I had never heard of her, and it took me weeks to get her name right in my mind. Her music, though, stayed there from the first chord. Her stage presence is incredible as she dances around and moves from left to right, and up and down. Her voice is that of the best in the is that of the best in the business and her lyrics match that of anyone on the radio. Her [...]

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on October 13, 2009 -
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How About Some 1-on-1 time with Kyle Lacy

I have been interviewing so many bands over the past twelve months that I tend to forget there are other folks out there that deserve attention as well. Music is not the only way you can become an artist. If you are good with painting on canvas you are an artist. Of if you can draw graffiti or even mold things from clay. But there is a new wave of artists that are starting to come full circle. I am talking about the guys that sit behind a computer all day. I do not mean the guys that are creating websites or coding the next big [...]

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on October 7, 2009 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Surrender the Dance Floor

From the name alone you can imagine what to expect when you press play. You will literally want to get out of your chair and dance when you hear the sounds that flood your eardrums. They have the Warped Tour sound, the Warped Tour look, and the Warped Tour look. They match pop punk sounds with screaming and serenading vocals, and manage to impress on multiple levels. Their image goes right along with their [...]

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on October 2, 2009 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Fred Shafer

The guy that I am sitting with today is not only one of the nicest men that I have ever met in the industry but also one of the hardest working and talented individuals in the business. His stage presence will put nearly every band on the market to shame. Playing all originals except for that once in a blue moon cover song, Fred and his rock hard band will melt your face every night if you give them the chance. Having had the chance to sit and share stories with [...]

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