Vérité is French for “truth.” It’s also stage name of a very talented singer-songwriter from New York, Kelsey Regina Byrne. Currently on tour in support of X Ambassadors, Vérité made her first appearance in Indianapolis last Sunday at the Egyptian Room at Old National Centre. The 29-year-old from Brooklyn was poised and confident as she took the stage. Her voice was sweet and breathy, and the sound and vibe were alt-pop/electropop. Vérité’s lyrics and body language, however,

You know how movies are sometime described as “The Feel-Good Hit of the Year?” That’s exactly how I felt about X Ambassadors’ performance at Old National Centre last weekend. It wasn’t one thing in particular; it was the combination of great musicianship, relatable lyrics, and a whole bunch of people doing and sharing something they love. There was no moshing, surfing, or middle fingers in the air, but there was tremendous energy and an abundance of positive vibes from X Amba

Illenium comes to town and shakes it up! Wow what an event. It some ways this show was suited for an arena size venue. Deep grooves, melodic harmonies,monstrous guitars, extraordinary bass lines, fantastic singing. Personally I cant think of a better concert event than that. I was very impressed with Annika Wells. What a voice and what a stage presence. And as you can see the chemistry between Trevor Christensen and Annika was palpable and honestly refreshing, It's not often

The Egyptian Room at Old National Centre Halloween is my favorite holiday, and Motionless in White (MIW) is one of my favorite bands to see live, so I was really psyched when I found out their Trick or Treat Tour was coming to Indy. I (as well over 1,000 other people who packed into the Egyptian Room) expected – and got – an incredible show! Detroit’s Twiztid got the night off to a great start with an angry, in-your-face set. Although their style of music is vastly different

After watching several videos and a documentary from Liily I almost felt like I knew them personally. On Tuesday night the band came on stage and you could feel that they were different than other up and coming bands. They had a stage presence of that of a much more established band. The lead singer Dylan Nash stood at the edge of the stage and glared out at the crowd. The fans screamed back up at him. He continued to stand there feeling the crowd out before he began to sing

I was unable to meet up with the band in person or phone due to their busy touring schedule. The band was kind enough to answer my questions via email. • If I could have you all introduce yourself by name and your role in the band? If you answer any of the questions below individually could you please put your name or initials before the answer? Dylan Nash - Vocals Sam De La Torre - Guitar Charlie Anastasis - Bass Maxx Morando - Drums Maxx Morando will be answering al

There’s always a special place in my heart for bands from my home state, Michigan, especially Detroit-based I Prevail. I started following their progress after interviewing them and watching them absolutely kill it at the Northern Invasion Festival in 2017. The band, which has been described as metalcore, punk, and post-metalcore, went from relative obscurity to YouTube stars in 2016 with their cover of Taylor Swift’s Blank Space. But that particular tune was left off the set

Sometimes I joke around, saying, “My issues have issues,” but the band Issues certainly doesn’t have any problems when it comes to putting out great music. The Atlanta-based foursome put on a hard-hitting, kick-ass show at The Egyptian Room at Old National Thursday night, delighting fans and getting everyone pumped up for headliners I Prevail. It’s kind of hard to categorize Issues into a specific genre. Their eight-song set, which started with Hooligans, and ended with “Ma

Spotify sensation Justin Stone showed no weakness – or fear – when he opened for I Prevail at the packed Egyptian Room at Old National Centre Thursday night. The Columbus, Ohio, native performed an intense, gritty, and slightly sinister set of rap/rock songs with a blue-collar vibe the crowd could relate to. He made a point of talking directly to the audience between every song, commanding their attention and getting them pumped up for the rest of the show. He ended his set b

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If you’re into pop punk but you’re not familiar with Doll Skin yet, you’re doing something wrong. This all-female, four-piece band from Phoenix have been flexing their muscles and showing the boys who’s boss since they burst onto the scene in 2013. With numerous awards and tours, as well as two EPs and two albums under their belts, Doll Skin possess a poise and stage presence that belies their youthfulness. Case in point: despite significant technical difficulties Tuesday nig

The Deluxe at Old National Centre in Indianapolis was hot and loud Tuesday evening – just the way it should be for a night of in-your-face pop punk. Although I’m relatively new to the scene and have only seen a handful of pop punk shows, I love the speed, energy, and charisma of this particular genre. I also love that the music appeals to disenfranchised people of all ages, giving them not only a voice but also a community. Doll Skin, the fierce, female foursome from Phoenix

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My introduction to SAMIA came April 18, 2019, when she opened for Hippo Campus at The Egyptian Room at Old National Centre in Indianapolis. Looking like a waif, but with the attitude of a kick boxer, she bared her soul to the audience with each song. Accompanied by a touring guitarist, bassist, and drummer, her voice was sweet, yet surprisingly rich and strong. Her music, which alternated between pain, sadness, anger, reflection and irony, was powerful, and at times heart-wr

When I think of high-energy bands, Hippo Campus isn’t exactly the first one that pops into my head. I consider their dreamy, synth-y sound to be pretty chill, so I didn’t expect a lot of on-stage antics when they performed at the Egyptian Room at Old National Centre. Imagine my surprise when when they bounced onto the stage amid dramatic lighting and struck the first notes of the title cut from their new album, “Bambi.” Although the song itself isn’t a real banger, lead vocal

In front of a backdrop reminiscent of a cozy living room, singer-songwriter Tori Kelly fully connected with the crowd at The Murat Theatre on March 28, 2019. Accompanied only by her own guitar and that of Mateas Asato, she radiated quiet confidence as she filled the venue with her velvety voice. Fans were treated to several unreleased songs from her upcoming album, as well as Grammy-winning hits such as “Nobody Love.” Her 25-song setlist also included several covers and

Clutch at The Egyptian Room Old National Centre Indianapolis Indiana

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Certain people just have a way of making political correctness meaningless. These few charmed individuals such as shock jock Howard Stern, late night comedians, even a few notable politicians can escape the backlash from a few misplaced words or phrases. Well Steel Panther is another addition to this enviable list. They take glam metal to a whole new level of fun and comedy. Mixing 80's metal with outrageous lyrics, Steel Panther takes their listener back to their teenage yea

Kansas “Point of Know Return” 40th Anniversary Tour at Old National Centre 11/11/18 After 40 years and over 6 million copies, Kansas’ “Point of Know Return” album remains an icon of progressive rock. To see and hear it performed live, in its entirety, is an amazing experience, and one which I wholeheartedly recommend! I was privileged to be part of the sold-out crowd when Kansas came to the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre in Indianapolis November 11. I wondered if I’d r