First time at Hi-Fi and what a fantastic outdoor venue tucked right into the middle of a…read moreneighborhood! They had a merch area, two full bars, and Jack Daniel's was there promoting their Honey Whiskey Lemonade -- SOOO good! And yes, we scored some Jack Daniel's merch too! After standing for over an hour, we noticed this little area off to the left side of the stage and discovered it was VIP. Yes GURL! That's exactly what this mama needed -- a place to SIT! For $30 per person, the VIP area had seating, a private bar, private bathrooms, and a fan. Worth. Every. Penny. Hi-Fi is such a gem. Great atmosphere, fun setup, and I love that it feels tucked away right in the neighborhood. We had such a great first experience and will definitely be back!

I had came here for a little Sunday funday action. There was a day party that was held here. It was…read moreon the outside of the hi-fi. It was a nice space out there to have a party. They had drinks for sale which we bought a couple of mixed drinks. We also got to sample a drink due to a vendor giving out free samples. I love how there was security there and they were checking everyone that came to the party before they were allowed in. The event was a nice one. I definitely would come back here.

Indianapolis has several really cool venues for live music (and a few crap ones). I have a soft…read moreplace in my heart for Tufty Clough's Radio Radio, a Fountain Square live music spot since 2001 and absolutely one of my favorite places to hear live music in Indy. Radio Radio is a 21 and over, general admission concert venue that offers table and lounge seating on a first-come/first-serve basis with the rest being standing room only (or sitting in my case, eh?). They offer full bar service and have specialty craft cocktails at select shows. Radio Radio is only open during shows with doors opening an hour before the first act is scheduled to play. It's a smoke-free facility, though it's my understanding you can smoke out back. Radio Radio has a really killer vibe with a weaving together of style, substance, retro, and probably a few other things. I don't get to Radio Radio nearly enough, but every time I go I'm like "Man, I need to come here more often." There are free parking lots in various locations around Fountain Square along with street parking in spots. Curb cuts are plentiful in Fountain Square, though it is an older part of the city so there are occasional sidewalk cracks. The front entrance is perfectly accessible and the venue itself is fairly solid, though the "Standing Room Only" shows can be a challenge. My understanding is they'll try to work with you with advance notice, though I have to be honest and say I've never had any difficulties as without exception I've found Radio Radio crowds to be respectful of wheelchair users when they show up. I've always been able to see, though I do typically arrive early just to make sure. Radio Radio's sound system was updated a few years ago and the sound is extremely awesome now. Acts range from local bands to up-and-coming regional and national acts or bands with more of a cult following. Concert capacity is right around 250. There's also this incredibly beautiful winding bar. Employees are friendly and helpful, drink prices are fair (especially for music venues), solid craft beer options, and I just love this entire vibe. It is worth noting that Radio Radio does not do food. If you don't know David "Tufty" Clough, he was the longtime bassist for Toxic Reasons and also for Zero Boys. He was also one of my first artist interviews when I was in college (so, yes. I'm a longtime fan). He also used to own Broad Ripple's Future Shock. This is an awesome venue and one of the better mid-sized options here in Indy. If you've never seen a show, I highly recommend it.

Fun space! Great live music venue. Mostly standing room but some seating. Old times bar. Great…read moreambiance.

The legend of progressive house and trance music from London aka Paul Oakenfold was visiting…read moreIndianapolis - great excuse to come to The Vogue! It was actually my first time here and we had an amazing time. Their staff was super friendly - made it easy to get in and helpful once inside. The venue itself is clean and cool, decently sized, with quality sound and solid bar menu. And the show itself was the highlight of the night - never thought I'd see Paul live as a teenager, let alone stand right next to him. Thanks for bringing him to Indy!

I would give the Vogue more stars because I typically have positive experiences. Fun events and…read moretalent. The staff is usually great. The drinks tend to be more reasonably priced than Live Nation events. I was there a couple weeks ago and made sure to bring a clear purse and even measured it to make sure I wouldn't have any issues getting in through security. It was fine. When I was there last night the exact same purse was prohibited. Next time I'm going to bring a tape measurer with me so I don't have to go through that hassle again.

Love this place. We really enjoyed the music, the very friendly staff, the cool vibe and the…read moreoverall ambience. The food was delicious and drinks were great. We will go back.

Stopped in here for a quick jazz hit on a Saturday night in Indy and fell in love with the place…read more The bartender was friendly and made a strong drink. The band was tight. The vibe was cool. If I lived in the neighborhood I'd be a regular here. There was a cover, which we don't mind paying, but that kinda caught us off guard. But again, we are happy to pay for good music.

Came here for a Hit the Lights! Concert and had a great time! Small venue with enough space to…read moreprobably hold 100 people and they have some soda and Red Bull for sale along with bottled water! Great time and great vibes! Will be back again for sure!

Went here to listen to a band. It's rugged and old but served its purpose for a small college band…read moreto play for some friends. People were nice. Street parking/ lighted.

MELL OF A BAR!!!! First time here and I will be back. resident bar goblin Katie made me feel right…read moreat home. Great divey punk bar and 3 DOLLAR PBR!? it doesn't get better than that! We're here for a good time not a long time

I'm not sure I could call Melody Inn my favorite concert venue in Indy, but it is a place I…read moreabsolutely love and it caters to types of music I don't always hear elsewhere. Melody Inn is at 38th & Illinois in the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood and pretty much across the street from Tarkington Park. I lived at the high-rise at 38th & Meridian for a while and still frequent this area. The "Mel" was established in 1935. It's a historic venue that definitely gives off a dive bar/retro vibe. For live music, there's typically a cover charge around $5 (check the calendar to be sure). Parking in the area is free (street/lot across the street). You can still sit at the original oak bar, hang out in the PBR lounge, visit the Smoker's Garden, and even sit in a vinyl booth from Indy's gone but never forgotten Teepee Restaurant. Melody Inn has an incredible jukebox (obviously not during live music). Every Saturday night is Punk Rock Night (my favorite). The Mel has beer on tap (pretty limited), in cans, and in bottles. They also carry ciders. They have a limited food menu (pizza, chicken strips, corn dogs, and a handful of snack-type foods). This isn't gourmet food - it's dive bar "I got the munchies" food. Local brews include selections from Triton, Sun King, and Three Floyds. While I think Melody Inn is mostly known for its Punk Rock Night, you can also catch hillbilly, rockabilly, rock, comedy, metal, indie, pop, and other types of music here. I've always associated the venue with punk, however, there's something to please everyone here. They have a newsletter you can sign up for on their website. Melody Inn will book local acts. All acts have to be over age 21. They have high expectations for acts promoting their appearances (along with the entire bill). They don't book cover bands, however, they do have tribute nights. While the area here used to be somewhat rough, Butler-Tarkington has improved quite a bit. The park has been updated, Tea's Me is right across the street, and I've just never had much in the way of concerns here. In terms of accessibility, things are pretty decent here for a general admission place. Audiences tend to be pretty considerate (even the punk rock folks!). and the staff here is top-notch. This is just a great place to see local bands and to experience of of Indy's oldest bars/music venues.

Fabulous place, fabulous shows, fabulous time. Would highly recommend to anyone to enjoy a nice…read morenight out with some entertainment.

Here to see their monthly show, Do Tell." The theme is It's Raining Red Flags My friend is…read moreperforming a story here. I sat at the bar and the service was great. No food, but there's a full bar. Do Tell: A Night of True Stories: "It's Raining Red Flags"

My girlfriend had requested celebrating her birthday at the Jazz Kitchen with dinner and Latin…read moredancing. We arrived an hour before the dance lesson to eat. At the door we were asked if we wanted to sit inside or outside. When we said outside, the hosts squabbled with each other in front us about where to seat us. We were sat and waited about 5 minutes before we saw our waitress. When it was mentioned it was my girlfriend's birthday, it wasn't even acknowledged. But, we ordered and then waited....the food came 50 minutes later, with the lesson just about to start. We had also mentioned we were there to dance. When we asked if we could maybe move inside so our guests could see the lesson before dancing, they instead offered to put the food under lamps. We opted to eat it as we had waited so long for it. Before my meal had come I had finished my water, but the waitress was nowhere to be found to bring more water. When she finally did show and we asked for more, she seemed annoyed and brought two pitchers to leave with the table. The food itself was ok. I tried my girlfriend's dish and it was admittedly pretty good, while mine was just ok. That could be a personal preference thing. Given the poor service, prices, and the fact that regardless of service, they automatically charge all tables 20% gratuity, I don't think we'll be eating there again.

Loved our experience at the Jazz Kitchen! The shrimp and crawfish pasta was delicious, the dirty…read moremartini was made perfectly, and the service was great. We were checked in on often, and never went without a refill on water or drinks. If you sit near the stage, it may be a little loud - too loud for conversations, but the music is worth the trade off!

I enjoy concerts at the Egyptian Room, where they offer mainly standing room for concerts and seats…read morefor other events like comedy shows. They have a few bar locations throughout the venue which is convenient, a little pricey but typical for a venue of this type. A lot of the floor towards the front is tile, which makes a lot of sense for people who are more crowded in and drinks are more likely to spill a little. I find this uncomfortable to stand on for a long time, which is about how long you'll stand if you want that nice view of the stage. I feel like rubber mats could be put down? At least so it's easier to clean, and possibly a little more slip resistant.

We traveled here for a couple concerts in the past years, and we have had excellent experiences…read moreboth times. When I called ahead with a question, the staff was very accommodating and friendly. The space also feels very ornate and unique. This past week, I attended a show and the employees by the barricade worked tirelessly to make sure those in attendance were well-hydrated. They were going back and forth non-stop with paper cups filled with water. This was before and during the show. Thank you to the workers for looking out for everyone!

On my way home from I long day, I came across this place and decided to stop in. It was a Saturday…read morenight, which meant there was a $4 cover and it was line dancing night. I am always amazed at line dancing. The place is huge and has a pretty big parking lot with an over flow lot available as well. It you use you debit/credit card for anything here (bar tab, cover charge....) you will be assessed a $1 fee. The staff there was friendly enough, even though my interaction with them was limited. The place was very clean and had decent lighting for a bar. No country bar would be complete without a mechanical bull. This place in no exception. They have a bull that you can ride for an additional fee. The place has a very big dance floor in the middle, three bars (two were open while I was there), a stage, corn hole boards and an eatery (Rolyno's Pizza) that sells hot dogs, pizza, pretzels, sodas, and breadsticks. You will also find an outdoor patio out front that overlooks the parking lot. The drinks were reasonably priced, but there was always a long wait in line to get one. They were playing some real good music, a wide variety of country and hip-hop, and the line dancers really knew their stuff. I like this place. It had a mixed crowd, with the average age being about 30 or so. It is very spacious, with tons of room. It is defiantly a place to be on Friday and/or Saturday nights. Yeee haw!!!!!

Get there early! Gets busy really fast! Overall great place to watch a live band or just hangout!read more