Happy #OpeningDay - and go #Astros!

Vampirism doesn't sound too bad. Immortality? At least I'll catch up on my Letterboxd watchlist. After winning four Academy Awards, Ryan Coogler's SINNERS is finally making its way to the Kan-Kan for three screenings on March 29, 30 and April 1! No foolin'! Ticket link in bio.

A dual threat. Can I tell you about someone else who was two things at once

RIP Chuck Norris, dead at 86 after a warehouse shootout

"All right, here are your exams. 50 questions, true or false." "True." "Homer, I was just describing the test." "True." "Look, Homer, just take the test and you'll do fine." "False."

Can't believe that Horse Lords is coming to Yellow Springs, Ohio on July 14 - quickly became one of my most anticipated shows this year. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xIr...

One of the measures of a great band is "How good are your B-Sides?" During the Yankees Hotel Foxtrot era, Wilco was releasing songs like "Cars Can't Escape" as B-Sides or bonus trucks. Inane output. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWIQ...

New Concert Announcement: Big Thief at Rock The Ruins in #Indianapolis on Aug. 11. Can't wait for this one.

One of the coolest jams I've seen at a show. So glad they posted this one.

Eggy - Whitestown, IN - 3/7/2026 thecarton.net/setlists/egg...

February 2026

Was listening to two very different bands yesterday (Dave Matthews Band and Gogol Bordello) and one theme came up in the lyrics of a song by each. DMB: "The future is no place to place your better days" Gogol: "There was never any good old days, they are today..." Make today the best you can yall

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT!! Hyryder comes back to The Brightside in Dayton on February 28th! dayton937.com/entertainmen...

WE ARE SO BACK www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

THE PHISH FROM VERMONT RETURNS TO CENTRAL INDIANA!

New show alert: Airshow at The Mousetrap in Indianapolis on April 3. Seen these guys multiple times at the Mousetrap and they kill it every time.

@boniverwi.bsky.social's Eaux Claires Festival announces the lineup for its 2026 comeback edition, with headliner "Bon Dylan"

players reporting to spring training in 2026-

A music venue on the near southeast side of Indianapolis is hosting a benefit concert, raising funds for the "weird and wonderful space" through a difficult time. https://fox59.com/news/entertainment/indianapolis-independent-concert-venue-to-host-first-ever-benefit-show/

Happy Accidentally, The Best Samson Ever Day Also the best Keith/Donna-era Scarlet>Fire Check out 1978-02-05 (Uni Dome, U. of Northern Iowa) by Grateful Dead on @relistenapp relisten.net/grateful-dea...

January 2026

icymi: Fro will be joining Neighbor on their Midwest run this week

"Celebrate, we will!" Dave Matthews Band, a Grammy Award-winning group, is returning to Noblesville for two concerts as part of the band's 2026 tour. https://fox59.com/news/entertainment/dave-matthews-band-returns-to-ruoff-music-center-for-2-night-run-in-late-june/

A fun show was just announced for #Indianapolis: Hot Mulligan with Joyce Manor, Saturdays At Your Place and Koyo at the Egyptian Room at the Old National Centre on June 20.

Oof! Temps will fall near or below zero later this morning, and the breeze will make it feel even colder outside. Wind chill values may drop down to -25°! An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect until 11 AM. It will start back up at 7 PM. Subzero wind chills are expected throughout the day. #INwx

Here's hoping you can come see us for some movies here soon. Until then, bundle up and stay safe out there friends.

This also applies to the bar and Final Cut. If you have additional questions please email [email protected] Stay safe and only go out if it's absolutely necessary.

Just got tickets to see a band that I never thought I would get the chance to see. So pumped to see Wu Lyf in Chicago on May 2.

I got very choked up in class today showing my students what James Baldwin had to say about Shakespeare: “the greatest poet in the English language found his poetry where poetry is found: in the lives of the people. he could have done this only through love…”

Hit up www.statestreetpubindy.com, if you're so inclined. Would be a big loss for the Near Eastside.

Love when my Bitchin Bajas concert footage makes the news. Glad to see this story made the newscast on Thursday.

"Piper" from Phish's 12/31/2025 show at Madison Square Garden is now playing in 4K HDR in its entirety at YouTube. Watch Now → www.youtube.com/watch?v=93fk...

Pavement tix obtained. Can't wait to go to a show at the Ryman for the first time!

71 days until Opening Day

Pavement U.S. summer tour dates

First show of 2026: Houseplant @houseplantjams.bsky.social) and Mycota at the Hi-Fi in #Indianapolis

What a year, huh? Lemon, it’s January 9th.

Just a friendly reminder that The Pitt is back tonight!

JEMP Records Presents 🐟 NEW YEAR'S EVE 1993 LIVE AT WORCESTER CENTRUM, an all new 5-LP or 3-CD Box Set. Out February 20 and available for pre-order now → dry.gd/nye93. Details below.

It’s Ice Cream! Watch Phish ring in 2026 at Madison Square Garden 🍦 Harry Hood → 2001 → Tweezer now playing in its entirety in 4K HDR → youtu.be/In3FMYG4eZ8

One year after a Japanese industrial manufacturing company bought the naming rights to their ballpark, the Astros can call themselves players in the Japanese free-agent market. Tatsuya Imai is the first Japanese FA signed by Houston since Kaz Matsui - www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

My 10 favorite records from 2025, though I'm not wedded to this ordering. Instead of championing an album of the year, I'm trying a new thing: my 5 favorite music moments of the year 👇🧵

This is what my listening looked like in 2025 - can't wait to see what 2026 brings.

December 2025

My 40 favorite albums of 2025. (What an incredible year for music.)

Along with Deer Creek, my favorite place to see The Phish from Vermont. It's a special venue.