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on August 17, 2011 -
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Carnival of Madness: Theory of a Deadman Rocks Indy

How good is this band? I have been a fan of Theory of a Deadman for a LONG time, and I have had the chance to see them perform several times. I first saw them at The Vogue here in Indianapolis. Tonight they were headlining Carnival of Madness, a rock show that is traveling the country melting faces all over the place. They are joined by Emphatic, Black Stone Cherry, Alter Bridge, and Adelitas Way. I actually had the chance to interview Adelitas Way a few [...]

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on August 16, 2011 -
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Balance 019: Henry Saiz North American Tour Dates

Henry Saiz follows the recent release of his Balance 019 mix compilation by touring North America, including stops in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, and select dates in Mexico. Henry is the quintessential audiophile DJ/producer. A lover of the analogue sound, he works in both the hardware and software worlds to create textures and soundscapes rarely heard in dance music today. His recent Balance 019 mix is a perfect example: using four track recorders, vinyl [...]

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on August 16, 2011 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Sickindividuals

Oh man, how good are these guys? I have no idea how I was first introduced to this dynamic duo, but after making my way through their collection on SoundCloud, I just couldn’t get enough. They are producing some incredible tracks, and after hearing them I decided to follow them on Twitter. I connected with them on Facebook, too. Before I knew it, I was sitting down with these guys for an artist interview. They are from the Netherlands, but are making their [...]

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on August 15, 2011 -
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Finnish duo Super8 & Tab added to Electric Zoo!

Firmly established as Anjunabeats’ best-selling artists behind fellow Electric Zoo performers Above & Beyond, Super8 & Tab rose to the top of the trance scene with last year’s “Empire” album. An 11-track journey that ranges from reflective downtempo moments to peak-time anthems, Empire left Mixmag “blown away on first listen.” The album’s diverse offerings and top 10 hits in the U.S. and Finnish Dance Firmly established as Anjunabeats’ best-selling artists behind [...]

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on August 11, 2011 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Todd Berry

Considering I am from a small town, it’s no surprise that I like country music. As of late, country music has pretty much turned into pop music, but there are still a few guys out there producing some good old school country. For example, listen to the new Eric Church album. He even has a song called Country Music Jesus. In the song he talks about needing “God, send a country music Jesus To come and save us all.” So when I come across a performer [...]

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on August 10, 2011 -
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Nice to Meet You: Gavin DeGraw Attacked

Before he was attacked, he was with a bunch of buddies out drinking and having a good time. He left later that night and was soon attacked by a group of guys. But what gets me is that after he went though all that, and was beaten up… he was hit by a cab! I mean, as if it couldn’t get any worse. Sure, hit me in the face a few times. Kick me while I’m down… but then I get hit by a taxi? There is just nothing good to say about this. I did hear he was released from [...]

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on August 7, 2011 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with The Red Wire

Every six months, I grab six local bands (all from the state of Indiana) and put them on one stage for a night of live local talent. I also grab tons of local sponsors and try to get as much media exposure as possible. These events are coined as rickyleepotts.com presents six bands for six bucks, and I have now done three of these. The bands all just sort of fall into my hands, and as I built the bill I try to marry bands to perform on the most recent [...]

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on August 2, 2011 -
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The “Electroman” Benny Benassi returns to Electric Zoo!

Benny Benassi became a worldwide phenomenon in electronic music with his 2002 electro-soul single Satisfaction, which is still spun in nightclubs nearly a decade after its release. In 2007, Benny left his stamp on the Public Enemy classic Bring the Noise, which eventually won him a Grammy for Best Remixed Recording (Dance) a year later. Last year, he released a video for Benny Benassi vs. Iggy Pop Electro Sixteen – a mindblowingly kaleidoscopic experimental [...]

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on July 31, 2011 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Eyes On Fire

Where did these guys come from? I honestly have no idea how I was first introduced to this band. But that’s okay, because these guys are incredible. They have the look… they have the tunes… and produce a very polished sound that demands to be on the radio and on stage right next to some of the biggest and best rock bands out there. Rock is a pretty wide spread genre… but I would describe these guys as “hard rock”. I might even throw in a dash of [...]

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on July 29, 2011 -
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Facebook Fans “Roll with Chuckie”

To further stoke anticipation for the performances, Chuckie has unveiled a brand new “Roll With Chuckie” competition with a prize for one lucky winner and a friend, allowing them a glimpse into the jet-setting life of an international DJ. To participate, fans are asked to engage the Fanrank Facebook application- users gain points by updating their Facebook status or Tweeting key words related to Chuckie. Chuckie will [...]

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