Today’s All Indiana Artist is an independent performer whose been singing and writing songs for more than 20 years.
Her first album was “Behind The Eyes” and she’s just released a new single called “Sweet Melodies,” which she performed for us today.
For more from Jay Nicole, visit her social media:
- Instagram: jaynicole_behindtheeyes
- Facebook: Jasmine JayNicole White
- Youtube: JayNicole-Topic
- TikTok: TheArtistJayNicole
You may remember today’s All Indiana Artist, Kara Cole, from when she performed here as a duo called “Keller and Cole” a few months ago.
She made a return appearance today as a solo act.
Cole is releasing several new tracks in the coming months that are a mixture of Americana, country and folk music.
Today she performed her song, “3 Weeks.”
For more information visit:
facebook.com/KaraCole85
instagram.com/karacole
Today’s All Indiana Artist, Dawn Cooper, is a painter who specializes in acrylic works.
Her pieces will be on display Friday night, March 4th, at the Full Circle Nine Gallery in an exhibit titled “Le Studio Del La Luna.” That translates to “The Studio of the Moon.” Cooper says the title is fitting because she describes herself as an insomniac hippie artist who creates her work by the light of the moon.
She talked to “All Indiana” hosts Randall Newsome and Alexis Rogers about the inspiration behind her art and how she found a new way for fans to appreciate some of her work after feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the video for more.
Catch Cooper’s work during “First Friday” at the Full Circle Nine Gallery. It’s happening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Admission and parking are free.
More About Dawn Cooper
A deadline-driven paralegal by day and an artist by night (well, always, really), Dawn Cooper feels a connection to the show title, “Le Studio de la Lune” (The Studio of the Moon), throughout many aspects of her life. Cooper describes herself as a “huge fan” of the Canadian band Rush whose recording studio is called “Le Studio,” and she will often listen to their philosophical tunes while creating. “La Lune” stems from Cooper’s other self-description as an insomniac hippie artist, a June Moon Child, creating her work by the light of the moon. There’s a bit of a resounding theme.
“I like to see the progression of my subjects,” Cooper said. “I kind of see where I was in my head when I look at the older stuff. I like the lightness of my newer stuff. It’s proof that life is good and getting better and I can just let my whimsy fly.”
“Stop and smell the roses. That’s my purpose in art. I want my work to be something that takes you away from reality and your deadlines and lets you…Just be. It’s a Zen thing. It’s good to let go.”
“2020 took me by surprise; I really got stuck creatively,” Cooper said. “2022 is promising some new directions for me. What started as an escape from dealing with hard decisions evolved into an ebbing tide of passion. I enjoy creating. I’m never sullen when I paint. Painting and the opportunities and few friends that have come along with it just feel like home to me. You never feel like a second-class citizen around artists because we are just so damn happy for each other and to be out there making the world a more interesting place.”
For more information visit, fullcirclenine.com and fullcirclenine.com/portfolio/dawn-terry.
Today’s All Indiana Artists are four seniors from Zionsville High School.
They formed their four-piece band, “The Papercuts, during the quarantine in 2020 and have been playing ever since.
For more information visit:
Instagram: @thepapercutsband
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/the-papercuts/1587247237
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/7MyzlTGr7KNijfuDf2D4H2
Today’s All Indiana Artist is Patrice Stokes. She’s one part of the duo behind a new Spoken Word Event in the city of Indianapolis called, Spoken Word Elevated.
Tomorrow you can catch the first one of 2022.
Patrice joined us today along with her husband Lamont to share the mission behind Spoken Word Elevated, what you can expect from the event and to perform her piece titled, “Black Excellence.”
The theme of the upcoming Spoken Word Elevated event is, “The Color of Love.” It’s happening on Wednesday, March 2 at Flamme Burger.
For more information visit:
Instagram.com/spokenwordelevated
Facebook.com/SpokenWordElevated
Today’s All Indiana Artist is Kelsi Marie.
She was discovered after a video of her singing Etta James’ song “At Last” caught the attention of the music industry.
She’s a singer-songwriter and often performs freestyle as well.
Her music also reflects her very strong faith as she got her start singing in schools and church choirs.
Today she performed her song, “Tiny But Mighty.”
For more information visit:
Twitter: @kelsimariemusic
Facebook: facebook.com/kelsimariemusic317
Instagram: @kelsimariemusic
For bookings and additional information, contact sidviciousjamz@gmail.com
Today’s All Indiana Artists are Anneliese and Ali.
They’re two of our favorites and have performed on “All Indiana” several times, always bringing a calming influence through their connection to their music and to each other.
The duo evokes a pop, country and Americana style.
Today they performed, “Poetry,” a song so popular with their Facebook fans, that they all pitched in to pay the cost of professionally recording it.
Today’s All Indiana Artist is Alaina Renae.
Her debut album hit number four on the Billboard Heatseekers charts.
She has a gospel heritage expertly woven throughout her soulful sound.
It’s amazing that such a powerful voice can emanate from such a petite frame.
Watch the video above to see her perform her song, “Loving.”
For more information visit:
Instagram.com/alainarenaemusic
Today’s All Indiana Artist was born in Seattle but raised in Muncie.
He spent eight years in prison for robbing a bank, and it was his success in music, not street success, that turned him around.
He’s dropped six albums and most recently released his single, “Hard Boiled,” which he performed today.
Today’s All Indiana Artist is Damon Karl.
He realized in the fourth grade that he was meant to become a singer, and he did.
He was discovered by “Uncle Jamz” at a talent contest, and success has followed him ever since.
He has opened for Babyface, Morris Day and The Time, The Isley Brothers, SOS Band and Ashanti.
You can see him performing on Sunday, January 16 at, “Party for a King,” a concert and party honoring Dr. Martin Luther King and happening at the Vogue Theater in Broad Ripple.
Karl is opening for the group Midnight Star. Doors open at 7 p.m. and showtime is 8 p.m. Click here for tickets.
He also has an upcoming show in February called “LoveFest” also featuring Keith Sweat, Tank, SWV, 112 and Rude Boys. Click here for tickets.
Today Karl performed his song, “Colors of the World.”
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