TERRE HAUTE —
It’s often a cliché to call a band “the hardest working band in rock ’n’ roll,” but when you play 250 shows a year, the title is quite fitting.
Such is the case with Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real, who continue their road warrior status by criss-crossing the country through the year’s end. On Oct. 31 — Halloween night, no less — Nelson and the band will play at The Verve at 677 Wabash Ave., in Terre Haute. That gig is sandwiched between shows at Tupelo, Miss., and Milwaukee.
“We’ve been having a great time on the road and played some of our best shows ever,” said Nelson, singer-songwriter-guitarist, in a news release. “We’re really gelling as a band, getting so tight now because we’ve been performing so much and it’s been fun to see the fan base grow.”
Added drummer Anthony LoGerfo, “I think the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota last month was one of our best shows we’ve ever played. To have 15,000 bikers watching us on their motorcycles and revving their engines after each song was so powerful. I think it opened the door to new fans. You know, bikers are road warriors and so are we, so it goes hand-in-hand.”
By the end of 2011, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real will have played nearly 250 shows.
“We love being on the road,” Nelson said. “We’ve been trying out new songs to put on our next record and they’ve been going over really well.”
LoGerfo agrees, “The fans are loving the new songs. Our diehards, who call themselves Realers, even know the words to the new ones now. The more we play, the more connected we are as a band. It definitely feels like it keeps getting better and better.”
The band’s new record is tentatively scheduled for release in 2012.
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Lukas Nelson at The Verve on Halloween night
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Concert listings: May 23, 2013
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Aug. 5 — D-PRYDE, at Deluxe, Old National Centre, Indianapolis, 8 p.m. Tickets: $15, on sale 10 a.m. Friday. (*) -
Concert listings: May 16, 2013
Cancellation
July 16 — BON JOVI, at Klipsch Music Center, Noblesville, 7:30 p.m. Pre-sale tickets will be refunded to buyer’s account.
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Concert Listings, May 9, 2013
Friday — BRAD PAISLEY, at Klipsch Music Center, Noblesville, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $28.25 and $80.25. (*)
Saturday — PAUL ANKA, at Murat Theatre, Old National Centre, Indianapolis, 7 p.m. Tickets: $ 41.50 and $96. (*) -
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Willie Nelson & Family to play IU Auditorium on April 6
New Covenant Productions will present “An Evening with Willie Nelson and Family” live in concert at 7:30 p.m. on April 6 at Indiana University Auditorium in Bloomington.
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Colts sign nose tackle
Another day, more player signings for the Indianapolis Colts.
Nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin agreed to terms with the Colts on Tuesday evening and officially signed with the team Wednesday. Franklin (6-1, 315) is a 10-year NFL veteran with stops in Baltimore (2003-06), San Francisco (2007-10), New Orleans (2011) and San Diego (2012). -
Concerts: March 21, 2013
CANCELLATION
April 9 — MORRISSEY with KRISTEEN YOUNG, at Murat Theatre, Old National Centre, Indianapolis, 8 p.m. Tickets: $49.50, $35 and $25. Refunds available at point of purchase. - CONCERTS: Feb. 14, 2013
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Singer-songwriter, Hutsonville native to perform in home county
After the January release of her new single, “I’m Not Gonna Let You,” Nashville singer-songwriter Roxie Randle will perform Feb. 7 in the Illinois county where she grew up.
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Concert listings: Jan. 24, 2013
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Today — PHILLIP PHILLIPS, at Red Skelton Performing Arts Center, Vincennes University, 6:30 and 9 p.m.
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At Home on Stage: Upcoming concert brings Grammy-nominated band and singer-guitarist back to Terre Haute
A club in New York City or the front room of the Eldredges’ house near West Terre Haute. The setting never fazed Terry Eldredge, even as a teenager. He could play music anywhere, bold and confident.
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Concert listings: Jan. 17, 2013
SOLD OUT
Jan. 24 — PHILLIP PHILLIPS, at Red Skelton Performing Arts Center, Vincennes University, 6:30 and 9 p.m.
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Strength in second half suits ISU
On 10 occasions, Indiana State’s men’s basketball team has scored more points in the second half of its games than it has the first.
- Concerts: Dec. 20, 2012
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Terre Haute’s Judson Hill band to unveil new album
The four-member group hopes its new album, “Beauty in Goodbye,” catches ears in the recording industry. They’ll unveil the 10-song CD in their hometown of Terre Haute this weekend, and play it live in March at Nashville’s iconic 12th & Porter club.
- Concerts: Dec. 13, 2012
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Indianapolis Symphonic Choir adds third Christmas performance
The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s upcoming annual Christmas performances of “Festival of Carols” have attracted audiences larger than expected.
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TH North Holiday Showcase set
Terre Haute North Vigo High School will present its second annual Holiday Showcase on Friday and Saturday at the school.
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