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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.
At the age of 10, Elias McDermott-Sipe became captivated with blues guitarists. Now, six years later, he performs his original composition, "Carefree."
Indianapolis native, Myah Evans began playing guitar at the age of 14. Today, the singer/songwriter is turning heads with her soulful lyrics and haunting voice.
Indianapolis native, Myan Evans, began playing guitar and writing songs at the young age of 14. She performs one of her original compositions, "Mosey Along."
Indianapolis native, Myan Evans, began playing guitar and writing songs at the young age of 14. She performs one of her original compositions, "Flow This Way."
Nate Gibson performs his original, "I Can't Sell My Broken Heart on eBay." Gibson is backed by Jerry Miller (guitar), Mike Lee (bass), and Tim Moore (drums).
Signature Sounds artist Jerry Miller performs his original, "Slaughter on Roosevelt Boulevard," backed by Nate Gibson, Mike Lee, and Tim Moore.
Nate Gibson and his band pay tribute to Gibson's late mentor, Rex Trailer, performing Trailer's original "Hoofbeats," written and recorded in 1956.
Born in St. Louis, MO, Nate fell in love with rockabilly during college; since, he's become an accomplished singer/songwriter performing throughout the Midwest.
Jacobs School of Music's award-winning Wasmuth String Quartet perform Anton Webern's "Langsamer Satz," showcasing Michael Duff's locally-made Berg Bows.
For over four decades, Berg Bows has worked to develop the best string bows in the world, guided by scientific research and state-of-the-art technology.