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

Posts tagged bluegrass

September 14, 2017

 

A Mandolin and a High Tenor Voice: Brown County Jamboree

In part two of a three-part series examining bluegrass history, discover how a Bean Blossom music festival transformed into the Brown County Jamboree.

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September 7, 2017

 

A Mandolin and a High Tenor Voice: Bean Blossom

In part one of a three-part series examining bluegrass history in Indiana, learn how a popular 1930s pastime in the town of Bean Blossom inspired a festival.

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May 12, 2016

 

Bigfoot Yancey – “Coyote”

Bigfoot Yancey, four-piece folk rock band hailing from Indianapolis, performs their original, "Coyote," from their album, "Welcome to the City."

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May 12, 2016

 

Bigfoot Yancey – “Say What You Mean”

Bigfoot Yancey, four-piece folk rock band hailing from Indianapolis, performs their original, "Say What You Mean," a tune inspired by Americana and Blues roots.

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May 12, 2016

 

Bigfoot Yancey – “Lonesome Kitchen Blues”

Bigfoot Yancey, four-piece folk rock band hailing from Indianapolis, performs their original, "Lonesome Kitchen Blues," from their album, "Welcome to the City."

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May 12, 2016

 

Bigfoot Yancey

Indianapolis favorite Bigfoot Yancey is a four-piece band that draws its raw sound and driving beat from such inspirations as Americana, Bluegrass, and Rock.

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May 12, 2016

 

Bigfoot Yancey – “Downtown Girl”

Bigfoot Yancey, four-piece folk rock band hailing from Indianapolis, performs their original, "Downtown Girl," from their album, "Welcome to the City."

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October 9, 2014

 

Indiana Boys

Inspired by Americana and bluegrass roots, the Indiana Boys bring an electrifying approach to all-string acoustic music.

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October 9, 2014

 

Indiana Boys – “Concrete Town”

The Indiana Boys perform "Concrete Town," featuring their all-string musical approach to Americana roots.

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October 9, 2014

 

Indiana Boys – “Summer Girls”

The Indiana Boys perform "Summer Girls," featuring their all-string musical approach to Americana roots.

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