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The Weekly Special concluded its production in fall 2018; the page below is an archive.

WTIU continues its exploration of the Hoosier state with a new series, Journey Indiana.

Archive for May 2018

May 3, 2018

 

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Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band – “When My Baby Left Me”

Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band performs “When My Baby Left Me,” from their upcoming album, “Front Porch Sessions.”

May 3, 2018

 

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Street of Dreams: Jazz on Indiana Avenue – Local Talent

As Indiana Avenue thrived, local talent emerged including trombonists J.J. Johnson and David Baker, trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, and guitarist Wes Montgomery.

May 3, 2018

 

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Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band – “Front Porch Trained”

Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band performs “Front Porch Trained,” from their upcoming album, “Front Porch Sessions.”

May 3, 2018

 

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Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band – “We Deserve a Happy Ending”

Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band performs “We Deserve a Happy Ending,” from their upcoming album, “Front Porch Sessions.”

May 3, 2018

 

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Andrew Peterson’s Race for the Gold

When Special Olympian Andrew Peterson discovered running, it was a match made in heaven. This year, he successfully qualified for the 2019 Boston Marathon.

May 3, 2018

 

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Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band

Hailing from Brown County, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band is a three-piece country blues band known for their high-energy performances and foot-stomping drive.

May 10, 2018

 

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Moxxie – “Muskrat”

Hailing from Indianapolis, Moxxie is a four-piece pop grunge band with a diverse range of musicianship and influences; They perform their original song “Muskrat.”

May 10, 2018

 

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Moxxie – “Bad Girl”

Hailing from Indianapolis, Moxxie is a four-piece pop grunge band with a diverse range of musicianship and influences; They perform their original song “Bad Girl.”

May 10, 2018

 

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Modeling Historical Solsberry

After being born and raised in Solsberry, local historian Larry Shute began a lifelong modeling project to preserve the history and heyday of his beloved town.

May 10, 2018

 

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White River Bowhunters

For thirty years, the White River Bowhunters Club hosted the International Bowhunters Organization’s first leg of the Triple Crown National Championships.

May 10, 2018

 

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Cataract Falls

Located in Owen County as part of the Lieber State Recreation Area, Cataract Falls is the largest waterfall in Indiana by volume, dropping 86 feet in elevation.

May 10, 2018

 

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Moxxie

Hailing from Indianapolis, Moxxie is a four-piece pop grunge band with a diverse range of musicianship and influences including Garbage and Portishead.

May 23, 2018

 

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There Are Ghosts – “The Best Story Ever Told”

Based out of Indianapolis, There Are Ghosts combines the sounds of 80s and 90s alternative rock with modern pop; they perform their original song “The Best Story Ever Told.”

May 24, 2018

 

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There Are Ghosts

A five-piece Indie Pop band based out of Indianapolis, There Are Ghosts combines the sounds of 80s and 90s alternative rock with modern pop influences.

May 24, 2018

 

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There Are Ghosts – “Don’t Stop”

Based out of Indianapolis, There Are Ghosts combines the sounds of 80s and 90s alternative rock with modern pop; they perform their original song “Don’t Stop.”

May 24, 2018

 

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The Hoosier Comet

For 30 years, Hoosier Oscar Charleston paved the way for black athletes as a pioneer in the Negro National League, electrifying crowds with his amazing talent.

May 24, 2018

 

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Turkey Run State Park

Established in 1916 as part of Indiana’s centennial, Turkey Run State Park was purchased from a lumber company, saving old growth trees for future generations.

May 24, 2018

 

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Street of Dreams: Jazz on Indiana Avenue – The Decline of an Era

After forty years as a center of culture and music, Indianapolis’ jazz haven, Indiana Avenue, crumbled under the weight of economic downturn and desegregation.

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