OrigINs

For the past 10 - 15 years it’s been on the rise, and it’s not slowing down! Vinyl stopped being the main music media in the late 80s/early 90s, but refused to die and made a huge comeback in past years. There’s just something about it. We chatted with a seller, a DJ, a maker, and a collector, about the greatness that is… Vinyl Records.

Panelists:

• Chris Banta
• Lisa Foster
• DJ Gabby Love
• Jeb Banner

Moderator:

Jeff w/ Headlong

Into/Outro music from Jeff Kelly & the Graveyard Shift:

Jeff Kelly on Spotify

Jeff Kelly on Instagram

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I mean, what more is there to say? GIRLS ROCK! in INDY! Some of the organizers of Indy’s branch have a wonderful conversation about what Girls Rock! Indy is, what they’re working on, and how you can support the girls/women in your community! Get on it. They’re pretty badass.

Panelists:

• Emily Myren
• Michelle Marti
• Marcy Hook-Moeller
• Cathy Hurt

Moderator:

• Brandi - The Girl Called Books

Into/Outro music from Emma Peridot:

Emma on Spotify

Emma on Instagram

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It’s gotta start somewhere. The music business is complicated, vast, and open to everyone! (believe it or not). This panel brings together 5 pros who are working hard to build their careers in the industry from all different levels.

Panelists:

• Joshua Powell
• Lex Nycole
• Monika Herzig
• Brandon Meeks

Moderator:

• Amy Crook - local music advocate

Into/Outro music from Joshua Powell:

Joshua Powell on Spotify

Joshua Powell on Instagram

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Local public media is one of the greatest resources that our community has. These public media aficionados (and employees) work day in and day out to bring our community news from around the world, AND the best from what happening around the city. They chatted with us about some of their greatest moments, and how public media has impacted their lives.

Panelists:

• Rox Caldwell
• Melissa Davis
• Kyle Long

Moderator:

• Mathew Davis w/ WFYI Indy

Into/Outro music from Allison Victoria:

Allison on Spotify

Allison on Instagram

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Indianapolis has a world renowned classical orchestra. Did you know? Our panelists from Classical Music Indy are working constantly to not only integrate classical music with today’s pop, but also show that there’s something for everyone in every classical style. Don’t write classical music off because of what you remember from elementary school… there’s a whole other world of it out there!

Panelists:

• Rob Funkhouser
• Joshua Thompson
• Anja Marie Chandy

Moderator:

• Jennifer Rodriguez w/ Classical Music Indy

Into/Outro music from Joshua Thompson:

Joshua's Website

Joshua on Instagram

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Touring; Sending emails, booking, traveling, finding a place to stay, visiting a new city, not knowing the venue, not knowing the host, working hard to promote the show, no one showing up, fighting the promoter to get paid, rinse & repeat. Did reading through that sentence stress you out? Our Live Performance panelists have all been there. You’re not alone. They just may have some tips to help you get through it.

Panelists:

• Andy Duncan
• Jay Brookinz
• Nicole O’Neal

Moderator:

• Jim Rawlinson w/ Musical Family Tree

Into/Outro music from Marcus Jade:

Marcus on BandCamp

Marcus on Instagram

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They may not be “adults”, but these talented musicians sure talk like they are! We chatted with 4 local artists who aren’t quite 21 yet, and have had some issues with playing some of the most popular venues around the city… and even some trouble just going to see some of their favorite musicians play. They have some ideas about how the community can still support them, and about somethings that could be changed to make it easier of them.

Panelists:

• Megan Reed
• Draken Mogollon
• Kayla Behforouz
• Maria Diebolt

Moderator:

• Jesse Charles w/ Musical Family Tree

Into/Outro music from Elizabeth Moss

Elizabeth's Music

Elizabeth on Instagram

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Making money as an artist is more than just playing shows and selling merch. Some local professionals discuss the different terms, how to’s, and benefits of learning more about music licensing.

Panelists:

• Mina Koehane
• Craig Helmreich
• Kathy Cook
• Mario Arango

Moderator:

• Seth Johnson w/ Musical Family Tree

Into/Outro music from Diop:

Diop on Spotify

Diop on Facebook

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Headlong

Hello. Thanks for tuning in! Welcome to the Virginia Ave Music Forum podcast. I’m really excited to present this Podcast to you. These episodes were all recorded at the 5th annual Virginia Ave Music Fest back in May of 2019. As a big 5th anniversary treat, the fest founders (Mike & Pat also from Square Cat vinyl) wanted to do something special for the Fest’s fans & attendees.

Along with 5 fantastic days of independent music, they tasked me with creating the forum. So across 4 days, I organized 11 panels (stared ones are the panels you'll be able to listen to):

• Music & Social Justice
• * Music Licensing
• * All Ages Music Community
• * Live Performances
• * Classical Music Indy
• * WFYI Public Media
• Home Recording
• * Music Business 101
• * Girls Rock Indy
• * Vinyl
• Music Videos

Personally, I had a fucking blast with this! Sure, maybe I chose topics that I find super interesting… but also, I purposely chose those topics to cover as many relevant areas as possible. I wanted the panels to be interesting for fest attendees, as well as being beneficial for independent musicians from across the region. We were only able to get quality audio from 8 of them, but I really think you’re going to enjoy the conversations. The panelists mostly came from Indy… but we were privileged to bring in some brilliant friends from around the region as well.

For now, the Virginia Ave Music Fest is no more. But fear not, the guys that brought you that fest aren’t done yet. Check out their new venture, Interstellar Overdrive Events. Through this brand they’ll be bringing Indy a variety of events with music from a lot of genres

• FB: Interstellar Overdrive Events
• IG: Interstellar Overdrive Events

As for me. I’m working on some ideas to continue to help Indiana musicians, and maybe one day independent musicians from other cities. I’m still getting the plan for that together, but for now you can follow me along too

• FB: Headlong
• IG: Headlong Media
• IG: Me - Jeff

This podcast isn’t really brought to you buy anyone. I didn’t get any funding or a sponsor to put this out. It’s just the Fest and me. It was recorded by the great team from Pioneer (R.I.P.), and then mixed, tracked, edited, and put together by me. So if you do wanna sponsor it…please let me know! Any money received for this project will first go to the artists whose songs are featured in each episode, and then into future projects that Interstellar Overdrive and Headlong work on.

Now…let’s get into it. Thank you so much for listening. In these 8 episodes I hope you have some fun, learn something, and get motivated to push your own music career further.

Please reach out to us on social media if you have any questions or wanna continue any of the conversations.