I remember seeing Cracker at Bogart's on the Keronsene Hat tour back in 1993 or so -- a band no one had ever heard of at the time opened for them: Counting Crows.

Then I saw them a little later (or was it a little earlier? Can't remember.) at Deer Creek on a three-band-bill with the Gin Blossoms and the Spin Doctors.

David Lowery has been to Indy a lot over the years -- saw him with Camper Van Beethoven at Birdy's during their reunion tour three or so years ago. Always puts on a good show, whichever band he's with.

I'm not into country bars, but for what it is, 8 Seconds Saloon is a nice place. Plenty of room, and hosts some surprising shows from time to time. I know the Roots played there last year, and they've hosted other rap acts too -- Run-DMC once, I think. Weird.

I was there too! Cracker rocked!! What a fun show...

!!!ADV below!!!! Recruting to give my (fun) fitness classes a (free) try at NRG Club. Like maybe Bodypump, Saturdays @ 9:00am? Or Cardio+Power, Mondays @ 6:30p? http://nrgclub.com ; 317.594.9674 ; 8345 Clearvista Place, Indianapolis, In 46256

Fitting venue for a band named "Cracker". Scoot your boots up on yonder to the Westside, hear!

I remember buying Kerosene Hat and August and Everything After in the same early-90s music shopping trip. When I plopped down my cash, I'd only heard "Low" and "Mr. Jones."

...Imagine the glee that was unleashed when I heard the other stuff...Both are still well-used staples of my music collection.

Thanks for the nostalgia!

Well---are you going?? I'll want a full report!!

!!!ADV below!!!! Recruting to give my (fun) fitness classes a (free) try at NRG Club. Like maybe Bodypump, Saturdays @ 9:00am? Or Cardio+Power, Mondays @ 6:30p? http://nrgclub.com ; 317.594.9674 ; 8345 Clearvista Place, Indianapolis, In 46256

Eurothrash Girl is one of the best songs ever!

I didn't make it. Sigh. I've got to figure out how NOT to work on Fridays, so I won't get tired...Lame. I know.

Drat...can't even live vicariously through you on that one...

!!!ADV below!!!! Recruting to give my (fun) fitness classes a (free) try at NRG Club. Like maybe Bodypump, Saturdays @ 9:00am? Or Cardio+Power, Mondays @ 6:30p? http://nrgclub.com ; 317.594.9674 ; 8345 Clearvista Place, Indianapolis, In 46256

Completely!