Indianapolis, Indiana, USA skyline over Monument Circle.

What music is Indianapolis known for? A lot, actually (even a little Taylor Swift)

October 17, 2023 by Encore Entertainment

Every music career starts by taking cues from serious musical talent. Indianapolis (and Indiana) has a diverse music scene with a rich history of artists that have inspired us and…

A closeup of AirPods on a person's skin with visible goosebumps.

Get goosebumps from music? You can, and there’s a word for it.

October 17, 2023 by Encore Entertainment

Intense emotions from musical pleasure is called “frisson” Music helps us celebrate and share in the joy. Music makes us cry, helps us think during study sessions, and tugs at…

A keyboard and instruments are setup on stage for a jazz performance.

Fill your event with Indianapolis’ big band jazz music favorites

October 17, 2023 by Encore Entertainment

Big band jazz music meets classic swing with Cocktail Sax Recently a young woman emailed to ask if it was silly to have "only swing music and jazz" at her…

Festival music band. Hands playing on percussion instruments in city park . Drums with sticks closeup.

Playlist or a band? Your brain on live music is way happier vs. recordings

July 31, 2023 by Encore Entertainment

Compared to recorded music, live music makes our brain activity rise It comes as no surprise that music makes us happy, sad, excited, and pumped for a big activity. No…

DJ hands on the remote. nightclub. DJ controlling and moving the mixers in music remote.

What do DJs actually do on stage or at weddings?

October 13, 2022 by Encore Entertainment

Discover a whole new world of dance music preferences with a professional DJ An experienced wedding DJ or party DJ can do a lot during an event. The DJ is…

Circle City Bucket Drummers performing in tuxes on stage at an event

The rich history of bucket drumming

March 25, 2022 by Encore Entertainment

The first drums in human history we know about came from animal skins stretched over hollowed-out logs, bones, or any common object that could produce a recognizable sound. Alligator skin…

Rev Indy showcases Indy’s best culinary and musical talent

August 2, 2022April 18, 2019 by Encore Entertainment

On May 4, 2019, thousands of visitors, food lovers, and music fans will descend on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Instead of cars doing 200 MPH in the famed 500-mile race,…

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