The Why Store headlines second installment of Henry County Concert Series.   By: Kevin Vickery  On Friday, July 19th The Arts Park Pavilion was the place to be in New Castle when Indiana’s own, The Why Store took the stage as part of The Henry County Concert Series. The band was primed and the weather conditions […]

Pioneers of “Rockgrass”, Hayseed Dixie kick off international tour with dates in the US By: Kevin Vickery  In case you’re not familiar with the concept of “rockgrass” music, I would explain it as using traditional Bluegrass instruments like banjo, mandolin, fiddle, acoustic guitars and bass in a rocked out style. Hayseed Dixie basically invented this […]

Walker County brings their Henry County sound & style to Hancock County Fair  By: Kevin Vickery  It was Friday, June 28th when I made my way to the Hancock County Fairgrounds to see my friends, Walker County perform at the Hancock County Fair in Greenfield, IN. The evening temperatures were as good as you could […]

New Castle – Henry County Concerts Series kicks off the season with Flynnville Train at Arts Park Pavilion By: Kevin Vickery Friday, June 21st was a hot evening in downtown New Castle with temperatures hitting 90 degrees but the hottest thing in town was local favorite, Flynnville Train (FVT) taking the stage to start the […]

Mr. Big’s, “The Big Finish Tour” makes a stop at Ludlow Garage in Cincinnati, OH By: Kevin Vickery On May 29th I made a road trip to Cincinnati to see one of my favorite bands from the old days make an appearance on their farewell tour at a cool venue called Ludlow Garage.  Having seen […]

Second Annual Sustain Art & Music Festival unites Indiana bands and fans for great music, food and fun. By: Kevin Vickery On Saturday, May 18th I had the opportunity to travel with my band, “The Cousin Brothers” to Elk Ridge Ranch which is located deep within the winding roads and scenic beauty of Martin County […]

Judas Priest brings their vintage British metal sound to Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park By: Kevin Vickery  On Sunday, April 28th I made my way to Indy’s White River State Park to see the legendary Judas Priest with special guest Sabaton. If you’re not familiar with Judas Priest (commonly referred to as just […]

New Castle native makes guitars make noise at Stocktone Custom Shop By: Kevin Vickery I first met Sherman Stockton nearly 30 years ago when I was home for the weekend from Nashville. We have mutual friends and family so I went to see him play with The Jimmy Sparks Band at The Broad Street Depot. […]

John Mellencamp brings his Hoosier sound to sellout crowd at Ball State’s Emens Auditorium. By: Kevin Vickery On March 22nd I was able to see one of my favorite musicians perform at my Alma Mater, Ball State University. When I first heard that John Mellencamp was coming to Emens Auditorium, located on the BSU campus, I was surprised because […]

“Johnny Cash, The Official Concert Experience” makes a stop at Ball State’s Emens Auditorium. By: Kevin Vickery On March 15th I returned to my Alma Mater, Ball State University and visited Emens Auditorium located on the campus to see one of the more interesting shows I’ve ever attended. When I heard that “Johnny Cash, The […]