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	After Hours Concert Series Archives

2008 Archives    Past performers 

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2008 Archives

January 19 - Traveler's Dream from West Lafayette, IN
The return of Traveler's Dream to the library was a thrilling way to open our 9th year of After Hours Concerts.  Although it was a rather cold night, Denise Wilson and Michael Lewis kept a packed room warm and cozy and thoroughly entertained.  They displayed their talents on multiple instruments, performing Irish, American, Welsh and French Canadian folk songs, along with a beautiful tune written by Michael.  This couple is a joy to hear and a welcome part of our library concert series.


February 16 - The Born Again Floozies from Indianapolis, IN
The amazing Born Again Floozies wowed the crowd in their first ever After Hours Concert at the library. It was "Experimental Psychedelic Folk" at its best, whether in their original tunes or their covers. And playing tuba for her first Floozies concert was Melissa who just happened to be celebrating her birthday! This is one band you've got to see perform to really appreciate.  Thanks to the Born Again Floozies for a fun evening.  Come back soon!



March 14 - The Sport Coat Jazz Explosion from Batesville High School, with saxophonist Ron Jones from Louisville, KY
Another great evening of jazz as the Sport Coat Jazz Explosion once again swung the Batesville Middle School Commons for an adoring crowd. Earlier, Ron Jones worked with the band, and as director Adam Kruse stated, "jaws dropped" when they heard him play. The After Hours audience was no different, and insisted on an encore from the talented musicians. Thanks to Mr. Jones for working with and encouraging the jazz band students. And thanks to all who came out to enjoy the music!  We'll do it again next year!

April 19 - The Monika Herzig Acoustic Project from Bloomington, IN
We celebrated Jazz Appreciation Month and the end of National Library Week with a thrilling concert by this excellent foursome from Bloomington. Playing some tasty traditional jazz tunes along with outstanding originals, this group made our JAM and NLW celebration really special! If only the camera hadn't malfunctioned, you'd see a photo of this gig! Look for Monika's group to return to help us celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month, National Library Week and National Poetry Month!

May 3 - Mohenjo Daro from Cincinnati, OH
Seven years after their last appearance in an After Hours concert at the library, the world fusion trio, Mohenjo Daro from Cincinnati returned with their enchanting blend of Western, Indian, and Middle Eastern music.  Thanks to the band for providing another magical evening of music for the After Hours crowd.






June 14 - Highland Reign from Indianapolis, IN
It was a beautiful evening for music when the talented Highland Reign came to town with their rockin' Celtic sound. The audience got to clap, shout and even howl along (see photo at right), and all we were missing were the pints of Guinness. This band sure knows how to entertain a crowd with traditional tunes from the old country and original songs that sound like they came from there. As one of their t-shirts said, "Highland Reign: Plaid to the Bone!"


July 12 - The Late Show from Indianapolis, IN - SummerFest, downtown Batesville
It took a thunderstorm to break up an otherwise unforgettable evening when this multi-talented classic rock band played for the crowd downtown during SummerFest. The Late Show got everyone's attention right from the start with their spot-on harmonies and playing. This band can do it all - from the Beatles and Zeppelin to the Byrds and the Monkees - they made a lot of fans that night, even though we only heard half their set. We can't wait to hear them again!


August 16 - Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp from Illinois - Grill-Out & Ice Cream Social
Weather perfect for a grill-out greeted the almost 200 people who attended our annual Grill-Out and Ice Cream Social at the library. And a perfect band to play for us all: our favorite "real deal" Louisiana Creole Zydeco, Cajun, Blues and New Orleans Swamp Pop band, Creole Stomp. Dennis and the band kept us "chair dancing" right to the end. And what a treat to have Dennis' Mom and friends on hand! Thanks to the library's Board of Trustees for helping with the grilling and serving, and the Ron Simons Company for the ice cream. Next Mardi Gras season, we'll be traveling to Vincennes, IN to see this band again!

Past After Hours Concert Performers (2000-2007)                   

• The Ron Jones Quartet from Louisville, KY
• The Newburg Trio from Cincinnati, OH
• Luke Sayers and The Last To Know from Royal Oak, MI
• Ooh La La & the Greasers from Cincinnati, OH
• Bob Kotz from Yorkville, IN
• Kwyjibo from Bloomington, IN
• Janiece Jaffe from Bloomington, IN
• Richard Dole from Indianapolis, IN
• Hogeye Navvy from Indianapolis, IN
• Jason Wilber from Bloomington, IN
• The Faux Frenchmen from Cincinnati, OH
• The Spud Puppies from Indianapolis, IN
• Muzzy from Southern Indiana
• Ramshackle Charm from Batesville & Indianapolis, IN
• Cook and Belle from Yorktown, IN
• The Wright Sisters from Greenfield, IN
• The Purdue Bell Choir from West Lafayette, IN
• John Von Ohlen from Cincinnati, OH
• Troubadours of Divine Bliss from Louisville, KY
• Ray Kamalay & His Red Hot Peppers from Detroit, MI
• Traveler's Dream from West Lafayette, IN
• Weavermania from Chicago, IL
• Millish from Ann Arbor, MI
• Ripley Caine from Chicago, IL
• Charlie Lang from Batesville, IN
• The Hummingbirds from Ypsilanti, MI
• Jan Aldridge Clark from Indianapolis, IN
• Harry Miedema from Indianapolis, IN
• Jake Speed and the Freddies from Cincinnati, OH
• Pictures of Serenity from Indianapolis, IN
• Duetto "Espressivo" from Norfolk, VA
• Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp from Carbondale, IL
• Dry Branch Fire Squad nationally touring act
• The Dixieland Extremists from Batesville, IN
• Jennie DeVoe from Indianapolis, IN
• Matrix from Southern Indiana
• Dayna Malow from Chicago, IL
• Lost Mill String Band from Southern Indiana / Sevierville, TN
• Middletown from Indianapolis, IN
• Mike Wade from Cincinnati, OH
• Hobo Junction from Muncie, IN
• Franny Hall from North Vernon, IN
• Tangerine Trousers from Ferndale, MI
• The Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra
• The Monika Herzig Acoustic Project from Bloomington, IN
• The Amy Stevens Group from Seattle, WA and Indianapolis, IN
• Orquesta Son from Bloomington, IN
• The Clodhoppers with The Elly Maze from Southern Indiana
• Craig Laflin's "MOMENTUM!!!" from Indianapolis, IN
• Michael Kelsey from Lafayette, IN
• Dave Hepler from Indianapolis, IN
• Ceol Mhor from Cincinnati, OH
• Elizabeth Wiley from College Park, MD, accompanied by Doug Norton
• The Tri-County Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus with Harmonytown
• Cathy Morris and Collage from Indianapolis, IN
• Thomas Floyd and Friends from Southern Indiana
• The Cincinnati Klezmer Project
• Dog Talk from Indianapolis, IN
• The Marty Hodapp Jazz Band from Indianapolis, IN  
• The Kelly Jay Orchestra from Indianapolis, IN
• The Ditch Lilies from Cincinnati, OH
  
• Mohenjo Daro from Cincinnati, OH 
• The Polished Brass Quintet from Cincinnati, OH 
• The Sport Coat Jazz Explosion Big Band from Batesville High School with Mama Jazz from WMUB 88.5 FM, Oxford, OH 
• Red Beans and Rice from Indianapolis, IN
• The Saxophone Supremes Ensemble from Cincinnati, OH

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