I love the Hi-Fi and its Annex for all kinds of concerts! This is probably my favorite concert…read morevenue in the city because it's so intimate and you can get a great view of the stage. They have multiple bars between the permanent fixtures in the Hi-Fi and the old Easy Rider space. As of late they've been using the old Easy Rider diner space for merch sales and food concessions as well. When Easy Rider is open and will be open again, you can order food from there and bring it in to the Hi-Fi. They have a few non-alcoholic drinks and a specialty non-alcoholic counter in the Easy Rider space. I recommend arriving around the time doors open to get the best view of the stage!

We got tickets to attend the Hank FM Birthday Bash and hear Parmalee at their outdoor venue. Be…read moreprepared that an outdoor concert at this venue means that you will be standing the entire time. Got there early to be one of the first 15 people to enter so that we could stand close towards the stage, however, we were surprised at the small size of this venue. Being towards the front you are literally right at the performers, very close and personal. All around the perimeter of the lot where the outside concert was they had various vendors with food and drinks for sale. Security did a great job keeping us safe when a fight broke out near us!

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.

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

Delicious green tea shots, good vibes...we went for Authority Zero! Would come back againread more

came in for the double cheese burger on a recommendation and it didn't disappoint! I'll be back.read more

Service is absolutely awful. They have 3 out of 5 bartenders that are decent. One of them, Jenn is…read morethe absolute worst at customer service I've ever seen. She just stands there and frowns. I will no longer be a regular here as long as she works there. Why spend my money somewhere where they clearly don't want it? On top of that the fruit flies are absolutely disgusting here. They get in your food, your drinks, and they absolutely swarm the bathrooms.

We were this close to seeing De La Soul perform at Rock the Ruins, but were foiled by cancelled…read moreflights (theirs, not mine). Oh well. The Rock the Ruins people turned it all around, though, and spun the cancelled concert into a hip-hop DJ party! That is some quick thinking on their part. We stayed and ate Lou Malnati's pizza from the Lou stand, and got Ice cream at the BRICS table, and there were some other food trucks there, too. All of them take cards. We got the upgraded "silver" experience, which lets you park and enter through the premium entrance by the Nature Center. You also have access to a designated food and beverage tent, climate-controlled restrooms, and some exclusive food options. I'd definitely spring for this again if I attend another Rock the Ruins concert!

Enjoyed my first experience at Rock The Ruins. Initially I thought the logistics would be…read morechallenging, since Holliday Park is located in a mostly residential area. Turned out they have free parking available and it's only a short shuttle ride to the venue (it's also only a 10-12 minutes walk from the parking lot.) I arrived right before show time for a sold-out show. Most of the GA areas were already filled with lawn chairs. I didn't bother bringing a chair but found ledge seating at the back by the ruins. I was cool with this arrangement but it might be too far back for some. The sound was still good and I was able to roam around the food and bar areas. There are upgrades to get closer to the stage if you choose that route. Rock The Ruins has a fairly diverse lineup of genres. There is something from Classic Rock to Country and anything in between. I lucked out because I visited on an overcast night and the temperature was just right. It will be hotter if the sun was out, and there is not much shade to speak of. Do plan for that if you are visiting for a show.

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!!!!!

This place is like a tiny slice of Texas in Indiana. There is a mechanical bull. There is line…read moredancing. And a live country band. I highly recommend taking a Wednesday class because the dances are harder than they look. But water is $1.

The Vogue will always hold a special place in my heart. My first concert at this venue was a doozy…read morefor me: Aimee Mann! She was being her funny and skinny and calm self, playing some of her songs from her Lost in Space album, which, at this point, is like an appendage of my body in musical form. Her album is a part of me. The Vogue is a small venue, but not extremely so. There is balcony seating, and a bar in the balcony, but you need to pay extra for this area. General admission is downstairs, and it's standing-room only. I know on the website it says that a general admission ticket grants you access to the upstairs, but when I went up there, I was immediately told that the tables were for people who paid extra. I considered paying the extra however-much-it-costs so I could sit down, but I decided to thug it out and found a corner downstairs, on the side by the stairs, to post up. Even though I was standing to the side, I still had a great view! I've seen Aimee Mann in concert one other time (she played at Royce Hall in Los Angeles with Rufus Wainwright, a long time ago), but I had never been this close to her. It was an amazing experience. There's a big bar downstairs, and they were super quick to get me my plastic cup of Moscow mule. FYI: This is not the place to get wine! They have a couple of cans of wine, but nothing in a bottle. They mostly have beer and mixed drinks. Before the concert, I was looking at all of the photos lining the walls of the bands and musicians who have played at The Vogue. It's impressive! This music venue has a long history. Lots of people have played at this humble place in Broad Ripple, which is pretty cool.

My friend and I came here for the Jesse McCartney concert and had a blast…read more The room is spacious but there are no seats at the lower level. It's all standing so you can feel like a can of sardines. They were offering upgrades to the second floor which we happily took. The upstairs is very spacious and has a bar so you don't have to go back downstairs into the crowd. I do like how there is a bar to sit your drinks at the railing so you can sit and have a more relaxed time. I will happily come back to the Vogue

Performances at White Rabbit are always a great time. LGBTQ+ positive venue that always has an…read moreeclectic clientele that is really fun. Venue is well appointed as an intimate setting to take in a little bit of everything from Drag, burlesque, comedy and music. We always have a good time here.

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"

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.

one of the best nights of music I've seen and heard in two years!…read more HUGE shout-out to Stella Luna for always putting on such an amazing show! I've been watching their music for over 11 years and they just keep getting better, and better! They have incredible skills/talent, but there's so much heart behind every show they play. The dance floor was NEVER empty last night, and neither were our hearts. Thank you for the LIt end of the show finale! The whole crowd was on their feet celebrating a great night of friends and music! If you get a chance to see Stella Luna, run don't walk. It's one of the best shows in town!!

DANCED MOST OF THE NIGHT! I can tell that the band practices because the members play their…read moreinstruments very well. No sloppiness. Lead singer can belt out a tune! It's nice to see band members that dress for the gig instead of these local bands that wear the clothes they had on all day! They are the real deal!