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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.

Posts tagged indiana

June 28, 2018

 

Gordon Bonham

Blues guitarist Gordon Bonham is a musical staple in Indiana, combining a variety of blues styles, from Texas shuffles to the rhythms of West Coast swing.

June 28, 2018

 

Jack Brubaker

Jack Brubaker has taken the ancient art of blacksmithing and transformed it into a beautiful world of modern art; now, his pieces can be seen across the nation.

June 21, 2018

 

Gabriel Dishaw

After discovering upcycling art in high school, Gabriel Dishaw has built a career transforming “trash” into elaborate sculptures and interesting mashups.

June 21, 2018

 

Indiana’s Moon Trees

On January 31, 1971, Apollo 14 launched carrying hundreds of tree seeds; the seeds, known as “moon trees,” were later distributed in honor of the US bicentennial.

June 7, 2018

 

Split Rail – “Morgan County Line”

Split Rail, a four-piece hard driving band born out of the foothills of Morgan County, Indiana, performs their original song, “Morgan County Line.”

June 7, 2018

 

Charlie Ballantine – “Telluride”

Professional jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine leads the Charlie Ballantine Group as they perform his original composition, “Telluride.”

June 7, 2018

 

The Dynamics – “Make That Change”

The Dynamics, an eight-piece band hailing from Bloomington, Indiana, perform their original song, “Make That Change,” inspired by R&B, Funk, and the Blues!

June 7, 2018

 

Jennie DeVoe – “Healer”

A Hoosier native, Jennie DeVoe fell in love with music as a child. Today, DeVoe has gained popularity for her soulful funk and captivating stage presence.

June 7, 2018

 

Cari Ray – “Bad and Better Angels”

Known for her infectious groove and impeccable storytelling, Cari Ray performs her original song, “Bad and Better Angels,” merging blues, folk, and country.

June 6, 2018

 

Stay Outside – “Lt. Dan”

Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Stay Outside has been called the “definition of indie alternative rock.” They perform “Lt. Dan,” from their debut EP “Okay for Now.”

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