Upcoming Events – Jan 29, 2020

The weekend can start on humpday and roll down from here. Tonight! Tonight Pete Calacci joins Greg Ashby at Finnegan’s Pub in Dyer Indiana from 8-10 PM. If you’re looking to sit in somewhere yourself, Fresh Hops and Friends host The Jam at Beer Geeks from 8 PM until 1 AM. Also Joe Marcinek –Continue reading “Upcoming Events – Jan 29, 2020”

Fresh Hops with Dartanyan Kane – Replay

Last Saturday Fresh Hops was in Indy at the Mousetrap with Dartanyan Kane.Weren’t able to make it? Were you out locally supporting live music and couldn’t tune in? (Ok, we’ll excuse you for that.)Here’s a replay from their YouTube channel with Poppa Stompa opening!

Dead to Rights @ Cubby Bear – Post Show Photos

Dead to Rights played at the Cubby Bear Wednesday night with Michael Coleone, keyboardist of Terrapin Flyer, sitting in. Don Thompson, NWI Jam’s graphic artist, brought back some photos to share. Set I Set II Jack Straw> Deal> Promised LandSugareeTennessee JedMe and My UncleBrown-Eyed WomenMama TriedMusic Never Stopped Scarlet Begonias> Fire on the MountainHe’s Gone>Continue reading “Dead to Rights @ Cubby Bear – Post Show Photos”

Wednesday Weekend Roundup – Jan 22, 2020

Another busy weekend of music awaits and it all can start tonight. Wednesday – Jan 22 Dead to Rights will be at the Cubby Bear in Chicago tonight. Joe Marcinek is in town for a brief stay and 2 shows locally this weekend before heading down to Florida for his next run of shows. TonightContinue reading “Wednesday Weekend Roundup – Jan 22, 2020”

Tommy Thompson II at (219) Taproom

Tommy Thompson II is one of those performers that always leaves an impression when you hear him. Friday night Tommy was solo at the (219) Taproom in Chesterton. His smooth vocals over his Americana Folk mixed with Chicago Blues and rock make him another unique performer in the NWI area to be heard. Local legendContinue reading “Tommy Thompson II at (219) Taproom”

Hotel Blotto Tickets on Sale Now!

Mike Bolger of Mr. Blotto has announced that Hotel Blotto 2020, scheduled for February 21st and 22nd, are officially on sale. Hotel Blotto is a winter festival that takes over a hotel for a weekend with 3 separate stages and music all weekend. The bands include: Mr. Blotto (both nights) Chester Brown (both nights) MaceContinue reading “Hotel Blotto Tickets on Sale Now!”

Wednesday Weekend Roundup

Who isn’t ready for the weekend and music? This weekend we are going to start early by showing today through Saturday since there is so much happening around the area. Wednesday – January 15th Starting tonight, at 8 PM we have Fresh Hops and Friends Host The Jam at Beer Geeks in Highland. Also tonightContinue reading “Wednesday Weekend Roundup”

Joe Marcinek @ Mousetrap Jan 3rd – Full Video

Did you miss out seeing Joe Marcinek at the Mousetrap down in Indy on January 3rd? If you’re unfamiliar with The Mousetrap in Indy, it is the jamband bar to see shows. Plus they stream the shows live on YouTube (we need this in NWI). Fresh Hops with special guest Dartanyan Kane will be atContinue reading “Joe Marcinek @ Mousetrap Jan 3rd – Full Video”

Marrakesh Express Rolls into Buddy & Pals in Crown Point

It was a snowy night after a long rain but Buddy and Pal’s in Crown Point was standing room only long before the show even started. The fans were ready for Marrakesh Express. Marrakesh Express is a tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. They are well worth the jam thumbs up when they rollContinue reading “Marrakesh Express Rolls into Buddy & Pals in Crown Point”

just Just @ 219 Taproom

Many came early Friday night to get a seat just to hear Justin Golday from Allgood come out and play a solo acoustic set for the evening at the 219 Taproom in Chesterton, IN. He said it had been awhile since he had been out solo, but he kept everyone glued from the start. SongsContinue reading “just Just @ 219 Taproom”