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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.
Third-generation guitarist, Kade Puckett has played for over 25 years, drawing from jazz to rock. In 2013, he became Indiana's Fingerstyle Guitar Champion.
At the age of 10, Elias McDermott-Sipe became captivated with blues guitarists. Now, six years later, he performs his original composition, "Picture This."
At the age of 10, Elias McDermott-Sipe became captivated with blues guitarists. Now, he is stunning audiences across Indiana with his own soulful performances.
At the age of 10, Elias McDermott-Sipe became captivated with blues guitarists. Now, six years later, he performs his original composition, "22 Hours."
At the age of 10, Elias McDermott-Sipe became captivated with blues guitarists. Now, six years later, he performs his original composition, "Carefree."
Mitch Shiner, a graduate of IUs Jacobs School of Music, performs his jazz original "Fly," alongside the Mitch Shiner sextet, "Shiney & Friends."
Mitch Shiner, a graduate of IUs Jacobs School of Music, performs his jazz original "Dragon Express," alongside the Mitch Shiner sextet, "Shiney & Friends."
Mitch Shiner, a graduate of IUs Jacobs School of Music, performs his jazz original "Malibu Jump," alongside the Mitch Shiner sextet, "Shiney & Friends."
Since graduating from IU's Jacobs School of Music, Mitch Shiner has remained an active bandleader, composing and performing jazz originals throughout Indiana.
Drawing inspiration from the Motown grooves of the 60s, Bloomington's 'The Vallures' perform the haunting classic, "I Put A Spell On You."