http://bloomingtonareamusic.com/2012/06/indiana-boys-muddy-boots/
The Indiana Boys’ debut album, Muddy Boots plays like an Indiana summer – sweet and dreamy, easygoing yet still sharp and astute.
I think part of why I relate to artists like the Indiana Boys and why they fit the region so well is that Americana music is like the growing season. Each listen ripens your appreciation like slow growing fruit. You start to pick up on the interplay between the banjo and mandolin, or lyrics like “The rumbling in my stomach said the twinges of regret had begun” start to stand out.
The music isn’t complicated, but it’s rich with culture, humor, and adept solos.
Pay special attention to the last three songs, written by Indiana Boys’ banjo player, Joe Bolinger. A wordsmith, Bolinger’s stories are vivid and gripping. Kenan Rainwater pulls the album together with a commanding and alluring vocals.
The album is named, I believe, after Muddy Boots Cafe in Nashville, where you’ll often see the boys on the calendar. The best way to grab the album is to go to one of their shows and pick one up. A great live band with lots of synergy. I expect their albums to only get better as they grow together, as Indiana Boys are wont to do.
Album recorded at Farmfresh Studios
The Indiana Boys’ debut album, Muddy Boots plays like an Indiana summer – sweet and dreamy, easygoing yet still sharp and astute.
I think part of why I relate to artists like the Indiana Boys and why they fit the region so well is that Americana music is like the growing season. Each listen ripens your appreciation like slow growing fruit. You start to pick up on the interplay between the banjo and mandolin, or lyrics like “The rumbling in my stomach said the twinges of regret had begun” start to stand out.
The music isn’t complicated, but it’s rich with culture, humor, and adept solos.
Pay special attention to the last three songs, written by Indiana Boys’ banjo player, Joe Bolinger. A wordsmith, Bolinger’s stories are vivid and gripping. Kenan Rainwater pulls the album together with a commanding and alluring vocals.
The album is named, I believe, after Muddy Boots Cafe in Nashville, where you’ll often see the boys on the calendar. The best way to grab the album is to go to one of their shows and pick one up. A great live band with lots of synergy. I expect their albums to only get better as they grow together, as Indiana Boys are wont to do.
Album recorded at Farmfresh Studios
New Year’s Eve Show @ The Bluebird Nightclub-Featuring The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band w/opening acts The Indiana Boys and The New Old Calvary
This New Year’s Eve I happily chose to stay close to home and attend a well-rounded lineup of Central Indiana musicians. The night featured an eclectic mixture of Traditional Bluegrass, Newgrass (Progressive Bluegrass), Outlaw Country, American Psychedelia, Blues, and Southern Jam Rock. Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band headlined the holiday event, with The Indiana Boys and The New Old Calvary as supporting acts. Initially, seeing The New Old Cavalry was my sole reason for attending, but proved to be very myopic given the caliber of music on display.The Indiana Boys were the first to take the stage, starting the night with an excellent set. Their set was fun, energetic, and featured a very talented presentation of music. Also, the veteran musicians’ stage presence undeniably displayed a certain sense of swagger. The first half of the set featured two mandolins feverishly plucking away, while Kenan Rainwater(lead vocals, harmonica, and rhythm guitar) added a rich and wholesome element in contrast to the energetic sounds coming from the other members. Barry Todd, mandolin, lived up to the label of a virtuoso on the instrument, owning the stage for most of the set. The second half of the set featured the band inviting other musicians from Dan Bigler’s other group, White Lighting Boys, to join them on stage. This proved to be beneficial and added even more musical depth to their already impressive set.The apex of the set, and easily the crowd favorite, was when The Indiana Boys played their rendition of Snoop Doggy Dogg’s classic gangster rap hit, “Gin & Juice”. It was honestly a well-executed cover, not letting the silliness of the lyrics detract from the quality musical composition. The Boys fed off of the energy of the crowd, taking it up a notch with huge smiles adorned across their faces as they closed their set on a very high note. I was very impressed with the entire set, and those gentlemen are obviously professionals.
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Read the full article here
http://www.indymojo.com/new-years-eve-show-the-bluebird-nightclub-featuring-the-reverend-peytons-big-damn-band-wopening-acts-the-indiana-boys-and-the-new-old-calvary/