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Pravada
December 4, 2017
A Small Studio Sessions performance from indie rock group, Pravada. Indianapolis based Pravada was one of the pioneers of the Fountain Square music scene over a decade ago, and they continue to innovate and push their sound forward. Listen in after the set for an interview with the band from WFYI's Jill Ditmire.
Crescent Ulmer
November 7, 2017
Indianapolis based singer songwriter Crescent Ulmer is WFYI's November 2017 Small Studio Session performer. In this contemplative acoustic set, Crescent explores issues of growth and change through tender and reflective storytelling.
Clint Breeze and the Groove
October 3, 2017
With seven talented musicians, Indianapolis based Clint Breeze and the Groove is making a big impact on the Indy music scene.
Vess Ruhtenberg
September 5, 2017
Indianapolis based indie rock musician Vess Ruhtenberg is a veteran of esteemed local and national bands like Zero Boys, The Pieces, United States Three, and The Lemonheads. But now, Vess is going solo. This analog set features several songs from Ruhtenberg's latest album "Tremendous Downtime." Track List: 1. Soda Machine 2. Grease is the Word 3. Feel the Sunrise 4. on a rug on the floor in the afternoon 5. It's Ok to Try New Things 6. One Van Against
Rob Dixon & Triology
August 1, 2017
Rob Dixon & Triology is our August 2017 Small Studio Sessions band. Rob Dixon is known as the "Mayor" of the Indianapolis jazz scene and has a stellar reputation across the country as an accomplished musician, composer and educator. In this session, you'll hear four original compositions from Rob and his band. Indianapolis based drummer Richard "Sleepy" Floyd and keyboardist Steven Jones joined Rob for the set. 1. Predator Font 2. Ten Thousand Ships 3. White River, Black Sky 4. 10X
Eliot Bigger
July 11, 2017
If you ask the musicians of Eliot Bigger to classify their sound, you'll get a mix of progressive, tech, and classic rock, along with a bit of pop and even a hint of classical drumming. Guitarist/vocalist Kara Tucker, guitarist Joel Tucker, bassist Jameson Rhodes, and drummer Erin Jeter formed Eliot Bigger around an Indianapolis home fireplace in 2012. In this Small Studio Session you'll hear songs from their debut album, Murals. Track List: 1. 1934, 2. Paffos, 3. Jane Doe, 4. Murals, and 5. Robot Suicide
Richard Edwards
June 6, 2017
Richard Edwards, former member of Margot & The Nuclear So and So's, debuted his first solo album this spring; "Lemon Cotton Candy Sunset". Over the past couple of years Edwards has had quite the personal journey with illness and heartbreak which is present in his writing. Edwards joined us in our Small Studio featuring songs from his album, and also new songs from an upcoming album.
Bigfoot Yancey
May 2, 2017
The members of Bigfoot Yancey don't like to categorize their music. They jokingly call it part blues-part "city" billy. You'll hear a well-blended version of Americana, roots, blues, folk, country and rock in the Indianapolis-based band's sound.
Wife Patrol
April 4, 2017
Listen in to WFYI's April Small Studio Session - featuring Indianapolis based alt rock trio, Wife Patrol.
Tyron Cooper
March 7, 2017
Tyron Cooper is an Emmy award winning composer and professor at IU Bloomington.
Tad Robinson Band
February 7, 2017
WFYI's February Small Studio Session features Indianapolis-based blues/soul act "Tad Robinson Band." Tad is a seven-time Blues Music Award nominee; his song "Rained All Night" was nominated for Blues Song of the Year at the 2011 Blues Music Awards. You can hear that song and three more in this bluesy and soulful Small Studio Session. Stay tuned after the session for an interview with Tad from WFYI's Jill Ditmire.
Bullet Points
January 10, 2017
WFYI's January Small Studio Session features Indianapolis alt-rock band Bullet Points.
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