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Ray Newby, a 16 year old California boy in the 1950s with parted hair sits at a turntable.

The history of disc jockeys globally and in Indianapolis starts in France

March 27, 2024 by Encore Entertainment

The birth of recorded music from Scott's phonautograph to Ray Newby, the accidental DJ French printer and bookseller Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville was proofreading a book about physics in January…

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Here’s how to position stage lights around a projector for maximum visibility

February 28, 2024January 11, 2024 by Encore Entertainment

Projection screens and walls share a similar set of challenges around stage lighting We played a gig recently where someone — perhaps the venue, or maybe the customers — positioned…

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Celebrate with these 20 New Year’s Eve Party ideas for kids and adults

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 by Encore Entertainment

A lively, fun family night starts with the right planning Ready to ring in the New Year with a party to remember? We've been helping people celebrate New Year's for…

A Christmas ornament sits on a keyboard.

Here’s what bands and DJs play Christmas music in Indianapolis

October 17, 2023 by Encore Entertainment

Get your holiday party music booked with these great options Did last year's Christmas karaoke turn out to be a bad idea because no one knew the words to any…

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…

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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…

DJ Santa Claus mixing up some Christmas cheer. Disco lights in the background.

30+ unforgettable holiday and Christmas party theme ideas for 2023

October 13, 2023 by Encore Entertainment

Tired of the same old Christmas parties year after year? Add excitement to this holiday season with a fresh twist on festive celebrations! From classic themes to unique and creative…

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…

The band etc... plays at Saxony Farm during a wedding

You’ll know when live music is the right choice for your wedding

February 28, 2024June 9, 2023 by Encore Entertainment

The band etc... plays during a wedding Live music is always unique and makes every wedding day memorable and fun There are big benefits to live music at your wedding.…

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