142 past events with the rock music tag

Project X Burlesque is making a triumphant return to Muncie for a variety show of burlesque, bands, and nerdiness!
Hosted by: Phantom Watson
Produced by: The Dahlia of Dissonance: Mistress Venomous

$10

Ages 18+

Pre-Show Party at 7:00 where you get to mingle with the performers and have exclusive drink specials before the doors open.
Doors at 7:30, Show at 8

Presale will be available through our exclusive sponsor Aw Yeah Comics- Muncie. All tickets purchased through the sponsor get free raffle tickets.

Featuring the talent of:
Project X Burlesque
Archarus
Battersea
Mantra Of Morta
Novagolde

DC-based indie rock band Broke Royals perform at Be Here Now. Featuring ex-Dreams of University guitarist Colin Cross, Broke Royals.

While they’re on their own sonically, their musical choices are very “DC.” From the get-go, their output has had all the nuance, raw emotion, accessibility and directness of their neighbors in the legendary Go-Go and Hardcore scenes.

With “Saint Luxury,” the first single off their forthcoming album of the same name, uncertainty has never sounded so sure-footed. They’ve taken their urgent, anthemic guitar rock and soulful melodies in as many directions as they’ve got songs, and their latest is another major leap forward. 

Sensational Barnes Brothers at Canan Commons for the Muncie Three Trails Music Series!

Saturday, July 24th, 2021 
7PM-10PM

8-piece Memphis soul/gospel powerhouse the Sensational Barnes Brothers will perform in a FREE, all ages, outdoor concert as part of the Muncie Three Trails Music Series! The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, July 24th at Canan Commons in downtown Muncie, Indiana. Opening will be rock ‘n’ soul instrumentalists the SBB Band. This concert is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County.

The Sensational Barnes Brothers are a melting pot of the old and the new. Bridging the gap between traditional black gospel and the soul sounds of Stax and Al Green, Chris and Courtney Barnes unleashed a critically acclaimed debut album, Nobody’s Fault But My Own, in 2020 and have caught fire throughout the Midwest and nation-wide. Chris and Courtney are able to dive deep into their roots, creating a sound that reflects the music of their history, all the while drawing in a modern-day audience.

The Muncie Three Trails Music Series is unique in the state of Indiana as the only annual music series featuring current recording artists of national stature and critical acclaim in FREE public concerts. Other 2021 series artists are Asleep At The Wheel, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, and the Lost Bayou Ramblers. Full information about the series and all 2021 artists can be found at www.MuncieThreeTrails.com.

Join us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter too!

Explore the Trails, Enjoy the Music!

The Ex-Bombers TV Moms

The Ex-Bombers are a sinister psychedelic blues duo who play suspiciously resonant songs harnessing the thunder of electric 8-string bass and drums, a pair of wrecking ball voices, and a delightful kaleidoscope perspective of a world on fire. Since 2010 they have been amassing a cult following through their scintillating live shows and five electrifying vinyl releases on Cavetone Records.

with TV Moms (Minneapolis)

TV Moms is a loud, grungy, guitar-drums, guy-guy rocknroll two-piece band. Ok, not all the songs are loud. There’s some singing in there, but not vocal gymnastics. Bummer rock is a thing? But a little more sarcastic. Riff-based guitar stuff that is really fun to play, even if you don’t play guitar that much. And Dave plays drums. He broke a stick a couple times.

A punk rock event with all the debauchery you can imagine. Here are the tentatively named artists (still to be determined):

The Wee-Beasties

• Punk rockers from Denton, TX
• Website and sample music: https://www.thewee-beasties.com/

Pantyline

• Queercore punk rock band from Muncie, IN
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/PXNTYLINE
• Sample music: https://pantyline.bandcamp.com/

Missing Fingers

• Punk rock band from Indianapolis, IN
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/MissingFingers.Music/?ref=page_internal
• Sample Music: https://pantyline.bandcamp.com/

Jam to some bangers!

Minka

• Hails from Philadelphia, PA
• Diverse in genres, including funk, rock, jazz, dance, and Japanese inspired music
• Mission is to make you move!
• Website and music samples: https://www.weareminka.com/

Free Joel

• Groovy electronic dance group from Muncie, IN
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/freejoelband/?ref=page_internal
• Sample music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHy9P3BatK0Ck-GRcnbyqMw

• Acoustic rock singer/songwriter from North Carolina
• Website: https://bryanssuperhappyfuntime.com/home
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryanbielanski/?fbclid=IwAR2Re02E41RqBgn5dflIx23LOXGaG0hokAwVs5ngvpsBuiTHxE55MUqUshQ
• Sample Music: https://bryanssuperhappyfuntime.com/music
• Beatles, Nirvana, Tom Petty, REM influenced
• Cinematographer and world traveler
• Latest album: "Bryan's Super Happy Fun Time II"

Having toured the U.S. and countries like Austria, Canada, China, and Hungary (among many more), this artist has built a following over the last 10 years and shows no sign of slowing down.

Gool Missing Fingers Audio Discrepancies Kitty Kondo

Gool

• Basement rockers from Columbus, OH
• Website: https://www.goolband.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gool.band/?hl=en
• Sample music: https://soundcloud.com/howie-bruss
• Garage and punk influences
• Latest EP: “Soft Spot”

Missing Fingers

• Punk rockers from Indianapolis, IN
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/MissingFingers.Music
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missing_fingers.band/
• Sample music: https://missingfingersband.bandcamp.com/
• Indianapolis' least favorite punk band
• Latest album: “One Man's Trash"

Audio Discrepancies

• Eclectic Rock band from Muncie, IN
• Website: https://sites.google.com/view/audiodiscrepancies/home
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audio.discrepancies/
• Sample music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09ZhhhR2DyY
• Influences: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Grateful Dead, RATM, Tool, Primus, Black Sabbath, Kendrick Lamar and Stars Hollow
• Latest EP: “One Step Forward; Two Steps Back”
• Roknrol!

Kitty Kondo

• Alternative group from Indianapolis, IN
• Website and sample music: https://www.kittykondoband.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kittykondo/
• Not defined by any one genre, inspired by everything
• Latest album: “Fabula Amoris"

The last installment of 4 separated summer days in the Kondorama music festival. Rock an alternative punk themed night with many a head bang!

Plain Jane and Her Ghost Golden Alley Wasted Devotion

Take a chance and spend some time with these folks right here:

Plain Jane and Her Ghost

• Dark pop alt-rock duo from Indianapolis, IN
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Sample music (Youtube)
• Sad girl music with riffs

Golden Alley

• Heavy indie rockers from Muncie, IN
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Sample music (Bandcamp)
• A bright spot in the universe

Wasted Devotion

• New wave American rock band from Fort Wayne, IN
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Sample music (Bandcamp)
• Tips a hat to the old days, bringing sounds of the new age

Having toured the U.S. and countries like Austria, Canada, China, and Hungary (among many more), this artist has built a following over the last 10 years and shows no sign of slowing down! Think of his talent 

• Acoustic rock singer/songwriter from North Carolina
• Official website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Sample music
• Just like if Nirvana and the Beatles had a child together
• Cinematographer and world traveler
• Latest album: “Bryan's Super Happy Fun Time ll”

Great poster made by Mike Milligan

3 great bands all with Muncie/Ball State connections. 

The Why Store

Pushing Daisy's Band

Mike Milligan & Steam Shovel

Join us for this engaging performance! The Quantico Marine Corps Brass Band is a group of 8-12 Marines that perform jazz, swing, rock, and other styles of contemporary music for public performance. 

A Very Metal Independence Day Celebration featuring:

Mantra of Morta
Cocaine Culture
Seventh Crown

Performances of fire by: The Cochran’s, Phantom Watson, and Slyfox

Table display and live videos (if you want) by Night Art Productions

$10 for 21+
$15 for 18+

Doors at 8pm
Music at 9:30pm

Be Here Now will post drink specials closer to the day of the event

Flyers by Sweaty Fingers Design

Mike Milligan Concert Poster

Come and check out Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel in the Farm Stand Second Story Cocktail Lounge, a historic and intimate venue with great acoustics, excellent cocktails and mocktails, and fantastic food!  Mike Milligan has played with many famous blues artists!

Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel  is an Original, Powerful, Soulful group from Kokomo, Indiana, United States, formed in 1993, comprised of, Mike Milligan (guitar/vocals) and Shaun Milligan (bass), and Robert "Tiny" Cook (drums/vocals). They Celebrate 30... THIRTY Years! of touring and recording in 2023 with their NEW Album on Mojo Hut Records,... KOKOMO HONEY!

They were recently honored with an award for a Lifetime of Keeping the Blues alive by the Fishers Blues Festival (Indy) and performed for 5000 of their biggest fans w Robert Cray Band (5th time!) And received an achievement award from the Mayor Of Muncie Indiana for the 30th anniversary!

They also performed a sold out show w BB KING on his final Indiana show, and recently with BUDDY GUY (for the 4th time), Los Lonely Boys (2nd x), Jimmie Vaughan, and Robert Cray (again! for the SIXTH time!) !

With 7 CD releases on Mojo Hut Records, 100's of Thousands of touring miles, and several Thousands of performances under their belts.... 

Winner of the International Blues Challenge, Indianapolis, IN.

Mike signed with Fender Guitars(FMIC) as Fender Artist!  
 

They perform top venues and high-profile festivals continuously in Chicago (House of Blues) 15 yrs. Cleveland (House of Blues),Cincinnati (REDS Stadium) -15 yrs, BB Kings of Nashville, Austin and Dallas, TX, Louisville Stevie Rays, Nashville and Memphis, TN, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New York, Michigan, and all over their home state of Indiana (including the Indy 500!). 
 

They have worked with musical giants such as,  BB King, Tower of Power (2x), Robert Cray (6x), Buddy Guy(4x), Double Trouble (Mike fronted DT in Nashville, TN. 20th Anniversary SRV Memorial Concert), Jimmie Vaughan, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Booker T. Jones, WC Clark, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, Los Lonely Boys (2x), Dick Dale, Los Lobos, Walter Trout, Pine Top Perkins , Sam Lay, Lonnie Brooks,  Long John Hunter, GE Smith (SNL), Fabulous Thunderbirds, Tommy Castro, Carl Weathersby, Joe Bonamassa(2x), Lil Ed ... 

LIVE! (from the Slippery Noodle Inn) and Timing is Everything CDs were picked up for national distribution  by all Meijer and Best Buy stores and named  "Top Selling Artist", by Audio Recon, MMSS’s digital  distributor.  Audio Recon is responsible for placing MMSS tunes on iTunes, Emusic, Rhapsody... 

 "Mike plays with that indefinable, yet very real thing called soul, that thing about being real that one always knows when it’s there" 

Review from Buddy Guy show. INdy . by George Fish

"I've heard bands with twice as many members that weren't half as good as Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel!"

Bob Burchfield of AroundIndy.com 

“Mike Milligan is the real deal! Blues playin' family man!” Greg Martin. Kentucky Headhunters

Playing original music influenced by 
Bob Dylan and The Grateful Dead"
You'll hear Jerry Barker later this year opening up for the high profile Don McLean concert!

Tommy Castro & The Painkillers LIVE at the 2023 Muncie Three Trails Music Series!

Please join us on Saturday, July 29th at 7:00pm, at Canan Commons in Downtown Muncie, Indiana for the 2023 season kickoff of our Summer of FREE CONCERTS with TOMMY Castro & The Painkillers and special guest opener Lovesick Moan!

Whether he’s squeezing out the deepest blues or playing the funkiest soul grooves, legendary blues and soul giant Tommy Castro knows how to ignite a crowd. Over the course of his still-unfolding career, the guitarist, vocalist and songwriter has released 16 albums ranging from horn-fueled soul and R&B to piping hot blues to fiery rock ‘n’ roll. He’s performed all over the world, earning countless fans with his legendary, sweat-drenched, exhilarating live shows. Castro’s band, The Painkillers—bassist Randy McDonald, drummer Bowen Brown, and keyboardist Michael Emerson—have now been playing together for over seven years. After hundreds of live shows, they have coalesced into one of the telepathically tightest units Castro has ever assembled, making them one of the most in-demand live roots music acts performing today. “This is the best band we’ve ever had,” says Castro. “We really got something going on beyond just being good musicians. Every song we play live now has that right feel—all the dynamics. It allows us to jam out more on stage.”

Born in San Jose, California in 1955, Tommy first picked up a guitar at age 10. He formed the first Tommy Castro Band in 1991, releasing his debut album in 1996 on the Blind Pig label. During the 1990s and into the 2000s, Castro recorded a series of critically acclaimed albums for various labels, then hooked up with Alligator Records in 2009, releasing Hard Believer to massive acclaim. Castro formed the first incarnation of The Painkillers in 2012, and by 2014 (with Brown and Emerson taking over drums and keys respectively), Castro stripped his music down to its raw essence with the new, smaller band, creating a larger than life sound. The San Francisco Chronicle describes Castro’s music as, “funky Southern soul, big city blues and classic rock...silvery guitar licks that simultaneously sound familiar and fresh.” No Depression says “Castro plays gritty, string-bending blues like a runaway soul train...a glorious blend that rocks the soul and lifts the spirits.” The Washington Post says Castro is “phenomenal and funky” with “soulful vocals and inspired blues-rock guitar.” Blues Revue perhaps sums it up best by simply saying, “Tommy Castro can do no wrong.”

In 2022, hot on the heels of his latest release, A Bluesman Comes to Town, Castro and his band snagged Blues Music Awards for Album of the Year, Band of the Year, and, for the third time, the coveted B.B. King Entertainer Of The Year (the very highest award a blues performer can receive). His relentless road-dog approach—gig after gig, night after night—has won him loyal, lifelong fans everywhere he plays. Live on stage, Tommy Castro & The Painkillers’ road-hardened musicianship brings an unmatched passion to Castro’s blue-eyed California soul and hard-rocking, good-time songs. We are happy to welcome Tommy Castro & The Painkillers back to the Muncie Three Trails stage!

Visit Tommy Castro & The Painkillers here:

https://www.TommyCastro.com

Presented by the The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, THANK YOU to our Sponsors!

The primary mission of the Muncie Three Trails Music Series is to bring critically acclaimed, national recording artists to perform at Canan Commons, Muncie’s newest outdoor performance venue, located in the heart of Downtown. All concerts are free to the public. Our second mission is to promote the many recreational, artistic, and cultural attractions located along, or in close proximity to, Canan Commons and Muncie’s popular “Three Trails” -- The White River Greenway, The Cardinal Greenway, and The Muncie Arts and Culture Trail. We hope that the combination of outstanding concerts and Muncie’s attractions will provide both local citizens and visitors from throughout the region and state with a full day of fun and music.

🎶 Explore The Trails, Enjoy The Music! 🎶

Please visit our website to learn much more about our 2023 Muncie Three Trails Music Series:

https://www.munciethreetrails.com