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DMB saxophonist LeRoi Moore dies unexpectedly

August 19th, 2008 · No Comments · Music

Dave Matthews Band saxophonist LeRoi Moore died unexpectedly Tuesday from complications following a ATV accident earlier this summer.
Moore was injured on June 30, on his farm outside Charlottesville, Virginia. He broke several ribs and punctured a lung, and was hospitalized at University of Virginia for several days.
Moore was released several days later, but he was [...]

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X103 announces ‘X-Fest’ lineup

July 29th, 2008 · No Comments · Music

Returning for a second time to the Verizon Wireless Music Center stage will be Buckcherry and Trapt as X103 announced the “X-Fest” lineup which included those bands and Puddle of Mudd, Bullet For My Valentine, Apocalyptica and Candlebox.
Doors will open for the Saturday, Sept. 13 concert at 3:30 p.m., with the show beginning at 5 [...]

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Jonas Brothers’ musical talent shines in concert

July 24th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Concert Reviews, Music

Verizon Wireless Music Center’s stage turned into a musical playground filled with back flips, air kicks, sparklers, pyrotechnics and even foam sprayed over the nearly sold-out audience during the Jonas Brothers concert Wednesday night. However, unlike the local playground, ear plugs were needed to soften the deafening screaming of young girls throughout the entire show.
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All Access: Jammin’ with the Jonases

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments · Music

Within five minutes of meeting the Jonas Brothers, you learn that Kevin, Joe and Nick have not changed since the extreme stardom from “Camp Rock” has struck them.
While visiting Indianapolis Motor Speedway before their show at Verizon Wireless Music Center on Wednesday, the boys were shaking hands and asking employees how they were doing and [...]

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DMB sax player hospitalized after ATV accident

July 2nd, 2008 · 1 Comment · Music

Dave Matthews Band sax player LeRoi Moore was injured Monday in an ATV accident on his farm outside Charlottesville, Va. LeRoi was immediately transported to the University of Virginia Health System for treatment.
According to the band’s Web site, www.dmband.com, Moore’s condition has been upgraded from serious to fair.
“We would like to thank everyone for the [...]

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Alice Cooper coming to The Lawn

June 26th, 2008 · No Comments · Music

Unlike his famous hit, school will be in session when rocker ALice Copper comes to The Lawn at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St. in Indianapolis, on Friday, Aug. 22.
Cooper’s career spans five decades. On July 29, Cooper will release Along Came a Spider, his 18th solo album. With a stage show that [...]

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Paisley, Jewel to take Verizon stage Thursday

June 25th, 2008 · No Comments · Music

Country star Brad Paisley will be joined on stage by folk singer Jewel and country newcomers Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough (better known for her role as two-time champion on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars”) tonight at Verizon Wireless Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville.
Paisley is a Grammy Award-winning country music singer-songwriter and [...]

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Concerts to rock Summer of ’08

June 12th, 2008 · No Comments · Music, Summer Fun 2008

Verizon announces 25-concert lineup
With already three shows in the books – Tim McGraw (May 23), May Day 2008 featuring 3 Doors Down (May 24) and Eric Clapton (May 30) – the 2008 summer concert series at Verizon Wireless Music Center is just warming up. Here are the other music artists visiting Hamilton County this summer:

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Jason Mraz, Gavin DeGraw show added at The Lawn

June 12th, 2008 · No Comments · Music

Jason Mraz (a.k.a. Mr. A-Z) has been added to the summer concert line-up at The Lawn At White River State Park, 801 West Washington St. in Indianapolis.
Mraz is an eclectic artist with multiple and varied stylistic influences - including pop, rock, folk, jazz, country and hip hop. He will perform with Gavin DeGraw on Thursday, [...]

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Conseco: Short list packs a talented punch

June 11th, 2008 · No Comments · Music, Summer Fun 2008

Compared to other venues, Conseco Fieldhouse will offer little in terms of numbers – just three concerts this summer – but in terms of star power, the multi-use building can compete with other music sites.
The American Idol Tour 2008 will include the top 10 finalists from the FOX mega-hit show on July 22. The show [...]

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