Indy Rock Show

Thanks to a tip from Shawn, who was heavily involved in the Indianapolis music scene, Ryan, Mike, Andy, and I went to Birdy's to see Red Light Driver, Miranda Sound, and Loretta. The show was a cd release/farewell show for Loretta, who decided to call it quits after 9 years of playing indie rock in Indianapolis. It was fairly odd for us to see this band for the first time since it was their last time ever playing (allegedly).

Red Light Driver was fun; they had great energy and played music much to my liking. The consensus among the four of us was that we'd go see them again.

Miranda Sound (alternatively called Matilda Song by Mike much of the evening) did not impress. They were obviously talented, but I didn't dig them. They were not fun to listen to at all. We ended up standing outside in the rain for much of their set.

Described to us as "the Radiohead of Indianapolis," we were unsure what to expect from Loretta. Though we must admit that we didn't stay for too much of Loretta's set (we are old and lame), we were impressed. I am sorry that we will not get another chance to see them live (unless, as Andy overheard one of the Red Light Driver guys say to one of the Loretta guys, they get back together and play as "Reba"), but it's nice to know that high quality music exists in Indianapolis, even if Samsell broke up before we got here.

To summarize the evening, a la Mike, it was a shitty sandwich with good bread (I may be paraphrasing).