Naptown Buzz

Your source for all things Indy™

Contests

GIVEAWAY: Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy at Old National Center September 25th

by

Old National Center will open its doors for Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators with special guest Foxy Shazam Tuesday, September 25, 2012. Egyptian Room doors open at 6:30pm, with the show starting at 7:30pm.

For fans who’ve tracked the broken glass and ruby slipper journey of Guns N’ Roses lead guitarist since the release of Appetite for Destruction two days before his 22nd birthday 25 years ago this July, one can’t help but be radioactive with enthusiasm. Apocalyptic Love is not just a new record by the storied musician with the black top hat and magical gift for riff, for Slash and his three co-conspirators; it is, indeed, destiny. And everyone involved is poised for the ride.

Tickets are on sale now. General admission tickets are $30 in advance, $35 day of show. Purchase your tickets through LiveNation.com, Old National Center Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets, or charge-by-phone at 1-800-754-3000. Applicable fees apply to all ticket sales.

For more information on Slash, visit http://www.slashonline.com/.

Enter to Win A Pair of Tickets

Would you like to go see Slash for FREE courtesy of Live Nation?

To enter please fill out the form below or e-mail us with your full name,valid e-mail address by 10:59pm on Monday, September 17, 2012 and one (1) lucky winner will be chosen at random to receive a pair of tickets.

Your information is confidential and will only be used for contacting the winner and for prize fulfillment purposes.

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED

Giveaway Rules:

  • One entry per person
  • Open to Indiana residents
  • Fill out the form above or e-mail us with your full name & valid e-mail address to be entered to win by 10:59pm on Monday, September 17, 2012
  • You MUST be able to attend the show
  • Tickets MUST be picked up in downtown Indianapolis Monday through Friday

The winner will be notified by Tuesday, September 18, 2012 via e-mail.

Slash Albums

[ReviewAZON name=”Slash” id=”13″ display=”multiinlineasins” asins=”B007N0REX6,B0039OGGVQ” trackingid=”naptown-20″ country=”us” width=”100%” float=”left” displaytype=”list” count=”10″]

GIVEAWAY: Jason Mraz “Tour Is A Four Letter Word” At Klipsch Music Center

by

Jason Mraz, with guest Christina Perri, performs live at Klipsch Music Center on Friday, September 14 at 7:30 pm (doors at 6:00 p.m.) as part of his “Tour Is A Four Letter Word” summer outing—part of the Coors Light Concert Series.  Show starts at 7:30 pm, doors open at 6:00 pm.

Produced by multiple GRAMMY® Award-winner Joe Chiccarelli (The White Stripes, Christina Perri, My Morning Jacket), “LOVE IS A FOUR LETTER WORD” marks Mraz’s finest, most fully realized collection to date.  Fueled by magnificently textured arrangements and distinctive vocal landscapes, the album – Mraz’s fourth studio release and first new collection since 2008’s epochal “WE SING. WE DANCE. WE STEAL THINGS.” – fully confirms the San Diego-based singer/songwriter as one of modern pop’s most vibrant and inventive artists.

Tickets are on sale now.  Prices range from $23 to $59.50.  Purchase your tickets at the Taco Bell Box Office at Klipsch Music Center, LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster, participating Wal-Mart locations, or charge-by-phone at 800.745.3000. All tickets purchased on the day of show are subject to price increases.

For more information on Jason Mraz, visit http://jasonmraz.com/four-letter-word/.

For more information on Christina Perri, visit http://www.christinaperri.com/.

Enter to Win A Pair of Tickets

Would you like to go see Jason Mraz “Tour Is A Four Letter Word” for FREE courtesy of Live Nation?

To enter please fill out the form below or e-mail us with your full name,valid e-mail address by 11:59pm on Sunday, September 9, 2012 and two (2) lucky winners will be chosen at random to receive a pair of tickets.

Your information is confidential and will only be used for contacting the winner and for prize fulfillment purposes.

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED

Giveaway Rules:

  • One entry per person
  • Open to Indiana residents
  • Fill out the form above or e-mail us with your full name & valid e-mail address to be entered to win by 11:59pm on Sunday, September 9, 2012
  • You MUST be able to attend the show
  • Tickets MUST BE PICKED UP in downtown Indianapolis, Monday-Friday between 9am and 4pm.

The winner will be notified by Tuesday, September 11, 2012 via e-mail.

Indy Irish Fest on September 13-16, 2012

by

The 17th Annual Indy Irish Fest takes place September 13th through 16th at Military Park in Downtown Indianapolis.

New this year is the Inaugural ShamROCKING Concert on Thursday night which includes performances by Seven Nations at 5:30 p.m., The Kreellers at 7 p.m. and The Fighting Jamesons at 8:45 p.m.  Tickets are $10.

Food will be available from the Claddagh and local food trucks MacGenie, NY Slice, Scratchtruck, and Taco Lassi.  Beer (OF COURSE!) and soda will also be available for purchase.

The times for the 2012 Indy Irish Fest are as follows:

  • Thursday, September 13 4:30 pm to 10:30 pm
  • Friday, September 14 4:30 pm to 11:00 pm
  • Saturday, September 15 11:30 am to 11:00 pm
  • Sunday, September 16 10:30 am to 6:00 pm (Mass @ 10:30 am)

The event is Rain or Shine, so come prepared.

Tickets

Advance sale tickets for the 17th annual Indianapolis Irish Festival will be available beginning August 29.

  • Thursday ONLY $10 at the gate
  • Adults (Advance Sale) $10/day
  • Adults (Gate Price) $15/day
  • Students (14-18 with Student ID) $10/day
  • Children (13 and Under) Free

Friday Special

  • 4:30 – 5:30 pm: Be at the gate early and get in for only $5!

Sunday Special

  • Admission is free on SUNDAY until 11:30 am when you bring a minimum of three non-perishable food items that benefit the St. Vincent dePaul Food Bank

Military and the IBEW Local 481 Electrical Union Special

  • Members of the Military and the IBEW Local 481 Electrical Union get in for $10 per day all weekend. Just present your ID at the gate.

Enter to Win A Pair of Tickets

Would you like to go see ShamROCKING at Indy Irish Fest for FREE on Thursday, September 13?

To enter please fill out the form below or e-mail us with your full name,valid e-mail address by 11:59pm on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 and one (1) lucky winner will be chosen at random to receive a pair of tickets.

[contact-form-7 id=”4836″ title=”Giveaways No. 3″]

Your information is confidential and will only be used for contacting the winner and for prize fulfillment purposes.

Giveaway Rules:

  • One entry per person
  • Open to Indiana residents
  • Fill out the form above or e-mail us with your full name & valid e-mail address to be entered to win by 11:59pm on Tuesday, September 11, 2012
  • You MUST be able to attend the show
  • Tickets will be available at Will Call

The winner will be notified by Wednesday, September 12, 2012 via e-mail.

2012 Indy Jazz Fest Concert Schedule

by

Stanley Clarke and George Duke

The Indy Jazz Fest presented by Marsh has unveiled the artists taking the stage as part of the festival’s week long Sunset Series as it prepares to kick off its 14th year. Held over a five-day period September 10-14, the Sunset Series leads into the festival’s annual finale at Opti Park in Broad Ripple, now set to take place over two days, September 15-16. Indy Jazz Fest combines the great venues of Indianapolis with the diversity of jazz styles. The full schedule and ticket information is available at the festival’s website: www.indyjazzfest.net

Sunset series

  • Monday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. – Aaron Diehl Quartet at the Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave., presented by REI Real Estate. Diehl is the American Pianists Association’s 2011 Cole Porter Fellow in Jazz.

    Tickets are $25.

  • Tuesday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m. – The Latin Tinge featuring Chuchito Valdes and Pavel & Direct Contact at the Indiana Landmarks Center Cook Theater, 1201 Central Ave. Latino piano classics will be performed in an intimate space.

    Tickets are $20.

  • Wednesday, Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. – “West Coast Cool” will feature a collaboration between Cheryl Bentyne of Manhattan Transfer and Mark Winkler at the Cabaret at the Columbia Club, 121 Monument Circle. Two of California’s hottest jazz singers explore the mellow, “west coast style” of jazz, presented by Printing Partners.

    Tickets can be purchased for $35, $45 and $55.

  • Wednesday, Sept. 12, 8 p.m. – Three bands share the stage for a night of funk and soul, featuring Bashiri Asad and Xenobia Green (Indianapolis), The Right Now (Chicago) and Derobert & The Half Truths (Nashville) at the Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave.

    Tickets are $15.

  • Thursday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m. – WICR presents a special free concert featuring the Indy Jazz Fest Band in a tribute to legendary trombonist Slide Hampton at the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center at the University of Indianapolis, 1400 E. Hanna Ave.

    This concert is FREE open to all ages and made possible by United Water.

  • Friday, Sept. 14, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. – The legendary Slide Hampton will celebrate his 80th birthday with the Steve Allee Big Band at the Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave., presented by Foley & Abbott.

    Tickets are $30.

Throughout the week, nightly jazz will be featured at the Jazz Kitchen and Chatterbox.

The lineup in Opti Park will feature headliners Stanley Clarke and George Duke Saturday, Sept. 15 at 8:45 p.m., preceded by Robert Glasper Experiment at 5 p.m. and Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe at 6:45 p.m. Brian Culbertson will headline Sunday, Sept. 16 at 7:15 p.m., following Brian Simpson featuring Maysa at 3:30 p.m. and Gerald Albright at 5:15 p.m. Gates open at 4 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

Ticket Information

Now in its fourth year as presenting sponsor, select Central Indiana Marsh Supermarkets will again serve as the ticket outlet for purchasing advance discount tickets for the Opti Park performances September 15 and 16. Attendees can pay only $25 on the regular general admission ticket price of $30 when buying in advance at Marsh Supermarkets. Returning this year will be the VIP Experience packages and the popular week-long JAZZpass, in addition to one and two-day passes for September 15-16. The VIP and week-long passes are available online at www.indyjazzfest.net.

Indy Jazz Fest is also proud to announce that the Hampton Inn Downtown Indianapolis is the 2012 festival’s host hotel, with hotel and ticket rates available for the week.

Enter to Win A Pair of Tickets

Would you like to attend the Indy Jazz Fest concerts at Opti Park on either  September 15th or 16th for FREE?

To enter please fill out the form here on Naptown Buzz with your full name,valid e-mail address by 11:59pm on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 and one (1) lucky winner will be chosen at random to receive a pair of tickets.

Your information is confidential and will only be used for contacting the winner and for prize fulfillment purposes.

[contact-form-7 id=”4831″ title=”Giveaways No. 1″]

Giveaway Rules:

  • One entry per person
  • Open to Indiana residents
  • Fill out the form above or e-mail us with your full name & valid e-mail address to be entered to win by 11:59pm on Tuesday, September 4, 2012
  • You MUST be able to attend the show
  • Tickets will be mailed to the winner

The winner will be notified by Thursday, September 6, 2012 via e-mail.

 

Jason Mraz “Tour Is A Four Letter Word” At Klipsch Music Center

by

Jason Mraz, with guest Christina Perri, performs live at Klipsch Music Center on Friday, September 14 at 7:30 pm (doors at 6:00 p.m.) as part of his “Tour Is A Four Letter Word” summer outing—part of the Coors Light Concert Series.  Show starts at 7:30 pm, doors open at 6:00 pm.

Produced by multiple GRAMMY® Award-winner Joe Chiccarelli (The White Stripes, Christina Perri, My Morning Jacket), “LOVE IS A FOUR LETTER WORD” marks Mraz’s finest, most fully realized collection to date.  Fueled by magnificently textured arrangements and distinctive vocal landscapes, the album – Mraz’s fourth studio release and first new collection since 2008’s epochal “WE SING. WE DANCE. WE STEAL THINGS.” – fully confirms the San Diego-based singer/songwriter as one of modern pop’s most vibrant and inventive artists.

Tickets are on sale now.  Prices range from $23 to $59.50.  Purchase your tickets at the Taco Bell Box Office at Klipsch Music Center, LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster, participating Wal-Mart locations, or charge-by-phone at 800.745.3000. All tickets purchased on the day of show are subject to price increases.

For more information on Jason Mraz, visit http://jasonmraz.com/four-letter-word/.

For more information on Christina Perri, visit http://www.christinaperri.com/.

Enter to Win A Pair of Tickets

Would you like to go see Jason Mraz “Tour Is A Four Letter Word” for FREE courtesy of Live Nation?

To enter please fill out the form below or e-mail us with your full name,valid e-mail address by 11:59pm on Sunday, September 2, 2012 and one (1) lucky winner will be chosen at random to receive a pair of tickets.

Your information is confidential and will only be used for contacting the winner and for prize fulfillment purposes.

This Giveaway Has Ended

Giveaway Rules:

  • One entry per person
  • Open to Indiana residents
  • Fill out the form above or e-mail us with your full name & valid e-mail address to be entered to win by 11:59pm on Sunday, September 2, 2012
  • You MUST be able to attend the show
  • Tickets will be mailed to the winner

The winner will be notified by Tuesday, September 4, 2012 via e-mail.

Indianapolis City Ballet – Evening with the Stars 2012 at Old National Centre on September 8th

by


Saturday, September 8, 2012  at 8:00PM
Murat Theatre @ Old National Centre

Indianapolis City Ballet – Evening with the Stars 2012 is performing at Murat Theatre at Old National Centre in Indianapolis on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 8:00PM.

Tickets range from $35.00 – $75.00, plus service fees, and can be purchased at LiveNation.com.

Enter to Win A Pair of Tickets

Would you like to go see Indianapolis City Ballet – Evening with the Stars 2012 for FREE courtesy of Live Nation?

To enter please fill out the form below or e-mail us with your full name,valid e-mail address by 11:59pm on Saturday, September 1, 2012 and one (1) lucky winner will be chosen at random to receive a pair of tickets.

Your information is confidential and will only be used for contacting the winner and for prize fulfillment purposes.

This Giveaway Has Ended

Giveaway Rules:

  • One entry per person
  • Open to Indiana residents
  • Fill out the form above or e-mail us with your full name & valid e-mail address to be entered to win by 11:59pm on Saturday, September 1, 2012
  • You MUST be able to attend the show
  • Tickets will be mailed to the winner

The winner will be notified by Tuesday, September 4, 2012 via e-mail.

Gaelic Storm at Deluxe at Old National Centre on September 6th

by

Thursday, September 6, 2012  at 7:30PM
Deluxe @ Old National Centre

Gaelic Storm is playing at Deluxe at Old National Centre in Indianapolis on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 7:30PM.

Tickets range from $20.00, plus service fees, and can be purchased at LiveNation.com.

Enter to Win A Pair of Tickets

Would you like to go see Gaelic Storm for FREE courtesy of Live Nation?

To enter please fill out the form below or e-mail us with your full name,valid e-mail address by 10:59pm on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 and one (1) lucky winner will be chosen at random to receive a pair of tickets.

Your information is confidential and will only be used for contacting the winner and for prize fulfillment purposes.

This Giveaway Has Ended

Giveaway Rules:

  • One entry per person
  • Open to Indiana residents
  • Fill out the form above or e-mail us with your full name & valid e-mail address to be entered to win by 10:59pm on Wednesday, August 29, 2012
  • You MUST be able to attend the show
  • Tickets will be mailed to the winner

The winner will be notified by Thursday, August 30, 2012 via e-mail.

GIVEAWAY: X103 Presents X-Fest Featuring Shinedown & Staind

by

Another X-Fest will be here before you know it!   X103 presents X-Fest: The Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Tour at Klipsch Music Center on Saturday, September 8, 2012.  Shinedown and Staind are on board to headline this year’s show.

Supporting acts include Godsmack, Papa Roach, and Adelitas Way on the main stage. The Ernie Ball & Jägermeister Stages host P.O.D., as well as Duece, Fozzy, Redlight King, Mindset Evolution, In This Moment, Thousand Foot Krutch, Candlelight Red and a local battle of the bands winner.

X-Fest tickets Prices range from $19-$79.50, and a special Harrison College Lawn 6-Pack is available for $99 while supplies last.  Purchase your tickets at the Taco Bell Box Office at Klipsch Music Center, Livenation.com, Ticketmaster, participating Wal-Mart locations, or charge-by-phone at 800.745.3000. All tickets purchased on the day of show are subject to price increases.

Enter to Win A Pair of Tickets

Would you like to attend X-Fest for FREE courtesy of Live Nation?

To enter please fill out the form below or e-mail us with your full name,valid e-mail address by 11:59pm on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 and one (1) lucky winner will be chosen at random to receive a pair of tickets.

Your information is confidential and will only be used for contacting the winner and for prize fulfillment purposes.

GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED

Giveaway Rules:

  • One entry per person
  • Open to Indiana residents
  • Fill out the form above or e-mail us with your full name & valid e-mail address to be entered to win by 11:59pm on Tuesday, August 28, 2012
  • You MUST be able to attend the show
  • Tickets will be mailed to the winner

The winner will be notified by Thursday, August 30, 2012 via e-mail.

 

 

Toad the Wet Sprocket at The Vogue Theatre in Indianapolis on September 7th

by

Toad the Wet Sprocket, ZZ Ward & Jonathan Kingham are playing at The Vogue Theatre in Indianapolis on Friday, September 7, 2012 at 8:30PM.

Tickets are $25.00 in advance , plus service fees.

Naptown Buzz has a pair of tickets to giveaway to the show!

Enter to Win A Pair of Tickets

Would you like to go see Toad the Wet Sprocket for FREE?

To enter please fill out the form below or e-mail us with your full name,valid e-mail address by 11:59pm on Saturday, August 25, 2012 and one (1) lucky winner will be chosen at random to receive a pair of tickets.

Your information is confidential and will only be used for contacting the winner and for prize fulfillment purposes.

GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED

Giveaway Rules:

  • One entry per person
  • Open to Indiana residents
  • Fill out the form above or e-mail us with your full name & valid e-mail address to be entered to win by 11:59pm on Saturday, August 25, 2012
  • You MUST be able to attend the show
  • Tickets will be available at will call on the day of the show

The winner will be notified by Monday, August 27, 2012 via e-mail.

CAKE in Indianapolis September 7th

by

UPDATE (September 7, 2012):

Due to weather concerns, XFEST I featuring Cake, Metric and the Wombats has been moved from the FarmBureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park to Klipsch Music Center. Previously purchased tickets will be honored at the gates for general admission entrance into the pavilion. Tickets for tonight’s show are still available and on sale now.

NEW Show time ~~> Friday, September 7 | 7:00 p.m.

CAKE is performing at The Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park in Indianapolis on Friday, September 7, 2012 at 6PM.

Tickets are $26.50 , plus service fees, and can be purchased at LiveNation.com.

Enter to Win A Pair of Tickets

Would you like to go see CAKE for FREE courtesy of Live Nation?

To enter please fill out the form below or e-mail us with your full name,valid e-mail address by 11:59pm on Friday, August 24, 2012 and one (1) lucky winner will be chosen at random to receive a pair of tickets.

Your information is confidential and will only be used for contacting the winner and for prize fulfillment purposes.

GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED

Giveaway Rules:

  • One entry per person
  • Open to Indiana residents
  • Fill out the form above or e-mail us with your full name & valid e-mail address to be entered to win by 11:59pm on Friday, August 24, 2012
  • You MUST be able to attend the show
  • Tickets will be mailed to the winner
  • The winner will be notified by Monday, August 27, 2012 via e-mail.