Photo courtesy of Eric Rozens/Jambox
What do you get when you mix Indy's musicians with a breast cancer benefit? Bands 4 Boobies! B4B...great fun for a great cause! Radio Radio in Fountain Square provided the venue for this show, and despite the inclement weather, the turn out was sizable, as it was standing room only. There were numerous goodies given away through a raffle, and four different bands donated their talents, entertaining the crowd throughout the night with a variety of musical artistry.
M.C. - Roxie Rox - Radio Radio – Saturday, April 25, 2015
Photo credit: Bill Iles – Rock ‘n Race Photography
Chris Wolf
Hometown: Indianapolis
Chris Wolf - Radio Radio – Saturday, April 25, 2015
Photo credit: Bill Iles – Rock ‘n Race Photography
Starting off the evening was singer/songwriter Chris Wolf. His acoustic guitar, singing and story-telling repertoire was unique, although outside of my realm of expertise to completely blog about. However, it was an enjoyable experience, setting the stage so to speak for the rest of the show. You can learn more about him through his website at: http://chriswolfsongs.com. Also, 'like' his Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/thechriswolf?fref=ts
Chris Wolf - Radio Radio – Saturday, April 25, 2015
Photo credit: Bill Iles – Rock ‘n Race Photography
Tracy and Amy's Curve Appeal
Hometown: Indianapolis
Genre: Acoustic, classic soft rock,
country, blues, modern popular music
Tracy and Amy's Curve Appeal - Radio Radio – Saturday, April 25, 2015
Photo credit: Bill Iles – Rock ‘n Race Photography
Most of you know, I am partial to seeing ladies take the stage. In their 45-minute set, Curve Appeal performed original music along with cover tunes from the Eagles (Witchy Woman), Journey (Lights) and Marc Cohn (Walking In Memphis).
Curve appeal is:
Tracy Ditsworth - lead vocals
Amy Sikir - piano, back-up vocals
Sheila Walters Herring - ukulele, percussion, harmonica
and back-up vocals
Lia Treffman - bass, percussion, back-up vocals
Pattie Gregoty - saxophone, percussion, back-up vocals
Check out and 'like' their Facebook page:
Band of Nomads
Hometown: Indianapolis
Genre: All original rock
Band of Nomads - Radio Radio – Saturday, April 25, 2015
Photo credit: Bill Iles – Rock ‘n Race Photography
As I have said before, it is a challenge for me to blog on bands that have original music, especially when I am seeing them for the first time and I'm not familiar with their songs. I like this band's sound, and would love to see a full show. The female vocalist, Arianah can certainly rock it! (love those front-ladies!) Although 'original', the band did perform one cover during their set, Tom Petty's 'Breakdown', and ended with one of their own, 'I Can't Find My Way Home', a bluesy sort of tune that truly rocks!
B of N are:
Mark Anthony
Arianah Brown
Jeff Derby
Chris McCombs
Jesse Roe
Check them out on Soundcloud:
'Like' them on their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/bandofnomads?fref=ts
Band of Nomads - Radio Radio – Saturday, April 25, 2015
Photo credit: Bill Iles – Rock ‘n Race Photography
As Ms. Brown stated, 'It's all about love and rock'. Join in their 'gypsy journey' and enjoy some original tunes along the way.
Audio Hitmen
Hometown: Indianapolis
Genre: Rock, classic rock, alternative
Audio Hitmen - Radio Radio – Saturday, April 25, 2015
Photo credit: Bill Iles – Rock ‘n Race Photography
These guys have come into my blog scope twice already...great cover band! If you have opportunity, see them play. I do not think you will be disappointed, as you will hear a variety of music. The last performers for the evening, AH rocked the house with 'A Flock of Seagulls', 'Billy Idol', 'Ramones', 'J. Geils Band', 'Devo', 'Metallica' and several others. They are easily addictable! (is that a word?)
AH is:
Alex Torres - vocals
Marc Kiefer - lead guitar
Dave Conn - rhythm guitar
Jason Oldham - bass guitar
Danny Taylor - drums
Check them out on YouTube:
'Like' them on their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/audiohitmen/info?tab=page_info
Jason - Radio Radio – Saturday, April 25, 2015
Photo credit: Bill Iles – Rock ‘n Race Photography
Audio Hitmen aims to please, so be sure to get your audio fix and get hit up!
The focus of the event was to support and raise awareness for breast cancer, specifically on the local level. Pink Ribbon Connection (PRC) is involved with this endeavor. (http://pinkribbonconnection.org). Their mission is 'to provide emotional support, local resources and education to those touched by cancer across Indiana.' Many women, especially those who are low income and dealing with breast cancer can obtain wigs, bras and scarves at no charge from this organization, so it is certainly a worthy cause to donate to and a beacon of hope for those battling this disease.
The Crowd - Radio Radio – Saturday, April 25, 2015
Photo credit: Bill Iles – Rock ‘n Race Photography
Bands 4 Boobies goal is to raise $6,000 this year for PRC, thus far mid-way to reaching that. B4B is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, which means all donations are tax deductible...just ask for a receipt! 100% of what you donate goes to PRC. There is also an 'Indy Band Challenge'. If you are a local musician, you can participate and help out...the challenge is to raise at least $100 when you are at a venue playing. Donations can be sent to: bands4boobies@live.com. You can also contact Jason Oldham at 317.508.0369 for further information on how to become involved. Please 'like' the Indianapolis Bands for Boobies Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/Bands4Boobies?fref=ts&ref=br_tf
Raffle Prizes - Radio Radio – Saturday, April 25, 2015
Photo credit: Bill Iles – Rock ‘n Race Photography
A special thanks to:
Red Hot Reign - $100
Phillip Steven & The Open Road - $100
Tracy and Amy's Curve Appeal $150 (personal money)
Cornfield Mafia - Event at 8 Seconds Saloon in May
(check their Facebook page for more information)
A Miller Lite neon sign and a guitar were also raffle prizes - Radio Radio – Saturday, April 25, 2015
Photo credit: Bill Iles – Rock ‘n Race Photography
I think overall, Jason would agree this year and those previous have been a success. $15,000 raised so far in the last four years. There is still plenty of time to help this year and make plans for next year. Much heartfelt thanks goes out to so many...Radio Radio for use of their premises, all the bands who played and all those who came out to help by donating. Thank you Jason Oldham for all the time and effort it took to bring it together...that is no small task! Looking forward to the benefit show for 2016! Please support Indy's local musical talent and... rock on! See you next year!
Radio Radio – Saturday, April 25, 2015
Photo credit: Bill Iles – Rock ‘n Race Photography
Pink Ribbon Connection - Radio Radio – Saturday, April 25, 2015
Photo credit: Bill Iles – Rock ‘n Race Photography
A story of a breast cancer survivor - Radio Radio – Saturday, April 25, 2015
Photo credit: Bill Iles – Rock ‘n Race Photography
Jason and Tony Diekhoff (Hellwagon) - Tony's story of losing his sister to breast
cancer just this year, she was 52.
Radio Radio – Saturday, April 25, 2015
Photo credit: Bill Iles – Rock ‘n Race Photography
