So we took a couple weeks off in there, but rest assured that we were not sitting around twiddling our thumbs and watching crappy VH1 countdowns during that time. Quite the contrary, we managed to record seven new shows, which will be coming about at a rate of about one every four days for the next month or so. Those of you who are observant, or who have a balance of more than 500 "Official Indy In-Tune Cool Points," will be able to listen to those in advance, however.
This week we travel to Locals Only, one of our favorite venues, and pay a visit with Fernhead, who hold down a Tuesday night residency there playing their free from brand of funky, psychedelic, groove-rock. It a great show that varies completely from week to week, features amazing musicians, excellent guest musicians, can't-beat-em drink and food specials to boot, and if you're so inclined and they still have them available, a free CD to take home with you at the end of the night.
Links referenced in the show:
Fernhead can be found here: .
and first met in the .
Jacob Ginnup and I eluded to playing sessions together for a legendary unfinished/unheard project, . Note that it also features Mark Miller (co-host on ) and Tim Spainhower (who appeared on show and who will soon be returning on show #050).
As an open-format guest-friendly band, they have been known to play with of , , , , , , , Mike Kaschak of , and dozens of others.
Their current CD, Parsing Dichroic, was recorded live at in Broad Ripple and can be found on their . A second CD, Malobar, is available for free at the door if you attend one of their Tuesday night performances there.
Both CD's were recorded using the , which they wholeheartedly endorse for live performance recording.
Songwriters take note: we will be plugging the Art Beat songwriting contest for the next few shows. for rules and to learn more about their voice and poetry contests as well.
And as always, be sure to (or log in with your existing profile) at indyintune.com so you can enter our .