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2 September

5:46 PM -- To alcohol: The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems. (Via Twitter).

5:39 PM -- @ThePostScript Sunday, 7:00 PM sharp. (Via Twitter).

3:44 PM -- Oh yeah, and friend of the show @TimSpainhower at Juke Box Live in Franklin -- and if he'd post his calendar, we'd have that info handy. (Via Twitter).

3:39 PM -- Great music in town tonight. Check the psychadelic Lounge Soundsystem at Birdy's or the hard rockin' Dead Man's Grill at the Melody Inn. (Via Twitter).

12:54 AM -- Heading out to the Toshi station ... you know ... just to pick up some power converters. (Via Twitter).

11:08 AM -- Can somebody PLEASE explain Katie Perry to me? I mean she's cuter and less-annoying than most pop princesses, but #1 on the charts, really? (Via Twitter).

09:44 AM -- Wohoo! Free mini sandwich cremes from the vending machine. Of course, now I feel guilty for not trying to find the rightful owner... (Via Twitter).

1 September

10:47 PM -- $%$#ing Astros. That is all. (Via Twitter).

5:33 PM -- Okay, Digg has dropped the RSS feed of articles I've dugg, so what alternative sites are out there that still offer something like that? (Via Twitter).

5:00 PM -- Recording canceled for the evening. Unless ... anybody want to record an impromptu podcast? (Via Twitter).

	12:44 -- Huh? What?
Huh? What?

10:00 AM -- @codajack Actually, I say, "The sun is shining." HE says, "But the ice is slippery." Then we send a memo to Burbank. (Via Twitter).

09:25 AM -- Was just told to re-activate a formerly laid-off employee, and one of the good ones at that. First bit of happy job news in a year! (Via Twitter).

31 August

10:46 PM -- @thebassgeek But ... these go to eleven ... (Via Twitter).

4:45 PM -- My favorite help desk call of the year so far: A salesperson is having problems installing XP Service Pack 3 on his Windows Vista laptop. (Via Twitter).

	09:55 -- Older Than I Once Was, Younger Than I'll Be
Blog of Indianapolis singer/songwriter/musician Chris Jerles.

30 August

10:11 PM -- Show #079 is the can. Thanks to @BorrowTomorrow for their EXCELLENT hospitality. (aka: free CD's and beers) :) (Via Twitter).

22:01 -- Recording Show #079 with Borrow Tomorrow

I'm not allowed to disclose the significance and/or secret location of the BOTO Cave, but suffice to say, it beats the HELL out of the time I interviewed Dead Man's Grill on the hood of my car in a biker-bar's parking lot.

2:37 PM -- @Glass_Halo You guys sure seem to have a lot of fans in Gloucestershire, England. (Via Twitter).

11:35 AM -- Just saw 'Gravitate' by @TimSpainhower on a compilation CD. I think I'm playing keys here. My first national release? Via Twitter).

10:00 AM -- Looking for local, live music? Check out our music calendar: http://www.indypodcasters.com/indyint... . (Via Twitter).

09:32 -- Many questions arise from this picture: How much did that...

Many questions arise from this picture:

How much did that hurt?
Did he at least get to keep the ball or did it bounce into the upper deck?
Was it his team that hit the ball or the opponents?
How good is this photographer? Damn!

29 August

11:45 PM -- Just released Show #077 featuring Glass Halo. Great interview, kickass music! Via Twitter).

19:00 -- Show #077: Glass Halo

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Despite what you may have been reading on our Twitter page, through automated announcements programmed a month ago, Indy In-Tune is off it's Summer hiatus and gearing up to bring you some great music and interviews through the rest of the year. The first thing I did when deciding it was time to get back in the swing of things was to go through the stack of correspondence I had accumulated over the past several months. One of the bands that was high on my "short list" was this week's featured act, Glass Halo. I first became aware of Glass Halo last year when they played to a packed house and ended up winning the Battle of Birdy's. I had been in contact with bassist Dave Grodzki via Twitter and drummer Jason Kuykendall via Facebook trying to put this all together, but finally it was Stacy Basner of Finer who got the meeting nailed down at the historic Melody Inn, where Finer was hosting an evening of great rock and roll with several local and regional acts.

Glass Halo is a perfect example of how dogged determination and a little business savvy will take you a long way in this business -- of course it doesn't hurt to have some great music and talented players in your band, which they most certainly have as well. With two EP's, a full-length CD, and a live CD in their catalog, soon to be complimented by a brand new single in the next few weeks, these guys have repeatedly demonstrated their ability to consistently put together snappy, in your face, rock songs with memorable riffs, catchy lyrics, and enough energy to keep you hooked and wanting to hear more. Add to this a killer live show that has made waves both locally and regionally, and you've got the secret formula that has proven to win over fans and earn the respect of venue owners and fellow musicians alike. Trust me, if you haven't gone out to see these guys play, you're definitely missing a great time.

Links referenced in the show:

Glass Halo can be found here: Web Site | MySpace | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube
Their latest CD, The World Through Different Eyes, is available for purchase on their website and iTunes.
Drummer Jason Kuykendall appeared on Indy In-Tune Episode #010, nearly four years ago, with his previous band, Great Scott.
They cite Bandalism: The Rock Group Survival Guide by Julian Ridgway as being very influential in helping them manage the direction of the band.
The CD was recorded at Russian Recorded Studios by Mike Bridavsky.
You can catch clips of them recording their latest single, Stalker Girlfriend, on their YouTube channel.
They acknowledge and endorse the inventory at Chateau Thomas Winery as being very inspirational in the creative process.
Come to think of it, they also like PBR.
This the first of three shows recorded at the historic Melody Inn: Next week, Stacy Basner takes over the big chair and interviews The Post Script for us. She will be back on Show #080 with her own band, Finer, to complete the trilogy of shows recorded that night.
You can catch Glass Halo on Septeber 9 at Birdy's for the Shady 80's Show to benefit Riley Childrens' Hospital.
Glass Halo's music has also appeared multiple times on the Mothpod, one of my favorite podcasts from fellow Indiana podcaster, Zack Daggy. I meant to play the promo we have for him, but realized it is somewhat outdated, plugging older shows, and leaving out his latest projects such as the Midnight Spookshow and his horror series, the Dark Worlds Trilogy.


	Listening To:	Glass Halo: The World Through Different Eyes Click Image to Buy Album Click Here for More Essential Listening

3:55 PM -- Picking up the Black Rose Music sampler and @rebeldollzine Issue 0. (Oh, the crazy stuff the kids come up with these days.) :) (Via Twitter).

3:51 PM -- I'm at Vibes Music - http://brightkite.com/objects... (Via Twitter).

10:00 AM -- Good music never goes stale. While you wait for our summer hiatus to end, check out or past show archives: http://www.indypodcasters.com/in (Via Twitter).

28 August

8:58 PM -- My training is complete, and I'm ready to enter a cotton candy eating contest. I've been at it all day and I'm not anywhere near full yet. (Via Twitter).

4:58 PM -- Get the Camera Out of My Face, I'm Trying to Dig on the Music! http://www.flickr.com/photos... (Via Twitter).

4:58 PM -- The Elect 01 http://www.flickr.com/photos... (Via Twitter).

4:52 PM -- @codajack I'll give you $20 to open with "Why Can't We Be Friends?" (Via Twitter).

2:56 PM -- Jenny DeVoe 04 http://www.flickr.com/photos... (Via Twitter).

2:52 PM -- Midwest Hype at Kammy's Kaus http://www.flickr.com/photos... (Via Twitter).

	14:50 -- Jenn Cristy 13

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	12:50 -- Landon Keller 14

	12:50 -- Landon Keller 13

	12:50 -- Landon Keller 12

	12:50 -- Landon Keller 11

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	12:50 -- Landon Keller 09

	12:50 -- Landon Keller 08

10:33 AM -- Just posted a batch of photos from last night's @shadysideallsta show at Kammy's Kause. Via Twitter).

10:00 AM -- Don't forget: Kammy's Kauze! American Legion Campgrounds in Fortville. Jenn Cristy, Twin Cats, Blue Moon Revue, Shadyside Allstars, etc. (Via Twitter).

27 August

9:43 PM -- Getting ready to head to Kammy's Kause. Kinda bummed I already missed @chadmillslive, but at least there's @shadysideallsta (rs) (Via Twitter).

4:53 PM -- Yeah, I'm a rebel. I'm cuttin' out FIVE MINUTES early! (Okay, so I can get the baby before daycare charges me extra, but I'm on the edge!) (Via Twitter).

3:52 PM -- #followfriday Bands I saw this week: @finerband @glass_halo (Via Twitter).

3:40 PM -- Was just told my PC repair skills are like watching Fonzie work the jukebox. It's like telling Henry Winkler, "I loved you in Crazy Joe." (Via Twitter).

1:13 PM -- Today's challenge: Teach someone how to use a jump drive. (Advanced tech 201) (Via Twitter).

10:00 AM -- Awesome Metal show at the Rock House Cafe tonight featuring Dead Man's Grill (http://www.indypodcasters.com/indyin (Via Twitter).

26 August

4:28 PM -- Submitting a help desk ticket IN ALL CAPS at 4:30 not only endears me to you, but it makes me work sooo much faster. (Via Twitter).

10:03 AM -- Had a GREAT time with @glass_halo, @thePostScript, and @finerband at the Mel (Via Twitter).

10:00 AM -- Musical Pick for today: New Finland Radicals (http://www.indypodcasters.com/indyint...) at the Rock (Via Twitter).

25 August

9:23 PM -- I'm at Melody Inn - http://brightkite.com/objects... (Via Twitter).

4:50 PM -- @JohnnyLyles Meh, I'm goin' to the Mel. I'll just jump in the mosh pit and have at it. It's the one place that is socially acceptable. (Via Twitter).

4:38 PM -- Ever have one of those days where you just aren't going to be happy unless you punch a random person's lights out? (Via Twitter).

10:00 AM -- Keep forgetting to download the new shows? Subscribe for free on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us...) and y (Via Twitter).

07:19 AM -- Make some Wednesday plans. We'll be podcasting with Glass Halo and Finer (http://www.indypodcasters.com/indyint...) at the Melody Inn tonight (Via Twitter).

24 August

11:36 PM -- Cleaning up personal inbox. Now at 8 messages! That's the best it's been since I got the friggin' account four years ago! (Via Twitter).

	23:23 -- Protoplanet
Steve Lauer's (ex Sapphyre) latest musical foray. Excellent stuff.

11:06 PM -- @ItsDave_Frank Camby Road is renting an RV and heading down there Friday. Drop my name with their lead singer, Cassidy. (Via Twitter).

10:21 PM -- @JohnnyLyles If she's lucky, I'll let her crowd surf at the Episode #100 Ball. (Via Twitter).

9:33 PM -- Okay, now booking shows 85-95. If you've filled out the form (http://www.indypodcasters.com/indyint...) and still haven't heard from me, let me (Via Twitter).

	18:05 -- Photo

5:56 PM -- @JohnnyLyles They've got 3D IMAX porn now (http://tinyurl.com/2fjlbh5). You're all about women who have feet six stories tall ... in 3D! (Via Twitter).

5:42 PM -- No, they NEED to go back to the good ol' days when only geeks had access. Mundanes ruin everything when we let them have it! (Via Twitter).

5:17 PM -- @codajack That's too quick. Need something that screams, "I find your lack of brains disturbing." (Via Twitter).

4:48 PM -- Reason #27 to chlorinate the shallow end of the gene pool: "Hey, take a look at this email I just forwarded you. It's some kind of virus." (Via Twitter).

2:19 PM -- Just sucked in several lungs full of blue printer toner ... THAT can't be good. (Via Twitter).

10:00 AM -- Good music never goes stale. While you wait for our summer hiatus to end, check out or past show archives: http://www.indypodcasters.com/in (Via Twitter).

	03:04 -- Planets Weighed Using Pulsar Flashes
The rotating corpses of massive stars can help scientists weigh the planets in the solar system. By carefully timing radio blips from spinning stellar leftovers called pulsars, astronomers have measured the masses of all the planets from Mercury to Saturn, plus all their moons and rings.

23 August

11:28 PM -- @SoundSystemSDC LOL ... it goes with the previous tweet: an obtuse reference justifying my picks for Miss Universe. (Via Twitter).

10:50 PM -- I mean I really like Mexico when I visit -- cheap Margaritas. But I know some Ukrainians, and they're top notch programmers. (Via Twitter).

	22:44 -- Murder by malware: Can computer viruses kill?
Can malware kill? A computer virus may have contributed to the Spanair plane crash which killed 154 people. A worm has infected life support machines. Can a trojan or malware be a murder weapon?

10:10 PM -- Pretty sad when the bar votes to watch Miss Universe on the big screen instead of Monday Night Football. (Via Twitter).

9:20 PM -- An EXCELLENT Show #076 featuring local country act Camby Road now going live: Via Twitter).

19:00 -- Show #076: Camby Road

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Did it really take four and a half years for me to feature a country band on Indy In-Tune? Well, yeah, possibly, but not for lack of trying. I do recall co-sponsoring a country battle of the bands at 8 Seconds Saloon, which got pretty much no response, at least from the bands that perform original country music, and I have featured some borderline country bands, as well as some bluegrass on the show before. Then, of course, there's the ill-fated interview with a certain country artist here in town that, though I love the guy dearly, I couldn't actually use, because (and this is an absolutely true story -- I have several witnesses) I led with, "How did you get into music?" and two hours and forty-five minutes later, he finished answering just that first question. I still have the complete interview, and have promised to use it to pen his biography (or biopic) should he ever become famous, but there's no way I can get that edited down to a 35-minute interview and do him justice.

Cassidy, on the other hand, I have known off and on for nearly 20 years outside of the music scene, only recently having become aware of what she and her new band, Camby Road, were doing with her often-talked-about recording project. Of course, it still took over two years to get from, "I'd love to have you on the show sometime," to sitting down and putting a mic in front of her. As I said during the interview, it's something of a shock when you realize that karaoke-singing chick who was sucking down Margaritas at your birthday party the other day is actually a damned good singer with a killer backup band and fully-produced CD of original music to boot. To put icing on that cake, she's also got a great story and tells it well: from small-town Indiana dreamer, to recording in Nashville, back to small-town Indiana, and now on the eve of returning to Nashville for the first time as a headliner. Just goes to show you that there's always something new to uncover in this crazy scene if you look around your surroundings a little bit. As I've gone on record several times saying that, while I appreciate any good music, country is not exactly my first choice when deciding what local artist I'm going to go see on a particular night, so for those of you out there who are country music fans, I would greatly appreciate you spreading the word about Indy In-Tune to artists that you think would benefit from being featured on the show, and as always, point me to any local country groups that you think I might enjoy.

Links referenced in the show:

Cassidy/Camby Road can be found here: Myspace | Facebook | Reverb Nation
Cassidy's new CD, Livin' is Good, is currently available by contacting her through any of her web sites, but will soon be out through the usual suspects. We will have links here when it is available.
Our opening track, "Daddy Writes the Words," was written by Paul McDonald and Duane Ellis, re-recorded by Camby Road at the Pop Machine and produced by Mark Johnson.
The other tracks you hear in this episode were recorded at Chelsea Recording Studio in Nashville, TN. Additional instrumentation on the CD was performed by Nashville session musician, Spike Jones.
Their upcoming trip to Nashville is made possible through the sponsorship and generous donation of an RV by Greenwood RV Rentals. Look for a link to the video documentary of the trip, coming soon.
We could neither confirm nor refute the story about Evanescence being discovered through CDBaby, so we left the story in. If you can shed light on the legend, please let us know, we're losing sleep over it.


	Listening To:	Cassidy: Livin' is Good Click Image to Buy Album Click Here for More Essential Listening

	18:20 -- WEB SURFING: 1995 - A Good Year For News
It's been exactly 15 years ago that Windows 95 first hit the scene. Most people can remember where they were when historically shocking events take place. Were you in a line waiting for a copy? Let's surf the Web for sites based on other jaw-dropping moments of 1995.

6:02 PM -- WTF Eventful.com?! I unsubscribe, and now I get weekly emails saying, "We miss you, come back." It's called "co-dependence." Seek therapy! (Via Twitter).

	15:59 -- Jupiter Gets Smacked Yet Again?
It looks like once again, Jupiter has taken a hit! And once again an amateur astronomer spotted and captured the event.

	10:33 -- How To Overclock: The Ultimate Overclocking Guide
Tanstaafl is a term popularized by sci-fi writer Robert Heinlein. It stands for "there ain't no such thing as a free lunch." Yet overclocking is like free lunch for computer enthusiasts. By cranking up the speeds on your computer's CPU, memory, and video card, your free lunch not only includes a sandwich, but Kool-Aid and pudding as well!

10:01 AM -- Looking for local, live music? Check out our music calendar: http://www.indypodcasters.com/indyint... . (Via Twitter).