Small Studio Sessions

December's Small Studio Session featured performer is Indiana-based singer-songwriter, Jennie DeVoe. Jennie has traveled the world with her music, and we're pleased to welcome her to WFYI's Small Studio. In this session you'll hear songs from Jennie's latest studio album, Radiator, along with other favorites.

Grammy award winning, Indiana based singer songwriter Carrie Newcomer is WFYI’s November Small Studio featured artist. In this thoughtful Small Studio Session, Carrie shares music and philosophy. Carrie is accompanied in this session by pianist Gary Walters. Small Studio is made possible by a grant from The Herbert Simon Family Foundation, and with support from Neat O Art Shop and Sun King Brewery.

By day, Andy Duncan works a traditional job for a non-profit, but when he and his wife hit the stage, they become "Andy D and Anna Vision" . The Indianapolis based couple just returned from three years of touring Europe with their "over the top- homage to the New York Disco Night Club Scene of the 80's". In our October Small Studio Session, you'll hear a collection of Andy D's electroclash songs: The Music Takes, Teddy Roosevelt (Part 1), and Hey Tina (Pick Up The Phone). And stay tuned after the music ends for an interview with Andy D and Anna Vision, from WFYI's Jill Ditmire.

Indianapolis based singer and songwriter Brett Wiscons knows that hard work is an important part of being a success in any career. And now with a little help from his friends, he is enjoying the rewards of the music career he's always dreamed of. Listen in and enjoy the Americana/folk rock fusion of our September Small Studio Session featured musician, Brett Wiscons with guest musicians Rob Dixon and Julie Ann Hess. Small Studio is made possible by a grant from The Herbert Simon Family Foundation, and with support from Neat O Art Shop and Sun King Brewery.

Whether you are new to Indianapolis or have spent the past 20 years enjoying the city’s blues scene—you have more than likely heard the music of Gordon Bonham.  He’s played gigs around the world – sharing the stage with legends like Bo Diddley - but nothing makes him happier than sharing his love of the blues with fellow Hoosiers.  Listen in to this session from our August Small Studio Session musician Gordon Bonham, followed by an interview with WFYI’s Jill Ditmire.  Small Studio is made possible by a grant from The Herbert Simon Family Foundation, and with support from Neat O Art Shop and Sun King Brewery.

Austin, Texas based roots blues musician Scott H. Biram regularly stops in Indiana during his worldwide tours. Biram recorded an acoustic session at WFYI’s Small Studio before his show at The HiFi in Fountain Square earlier this year. Scott H. Biram plays a medley of tunes in this session, and shares a few stories about his music and life on the road as a touring musician. Small Studio is made possible by a grant from The Herbert Simon Family Foundation, and with support from Neat O Art Shop and Sun King Brewery.

WFYI's June Small Studio Session features Indianapolis hip hop and spoken word artist, Tony Styxx along with his band The Graveyard Shift. Tony explores the story of his life so far in the songs "M.T.A," "Name Of The King," "Refuge," and "Get Down." Small Studio is made possible by a grant from The Herbert Simon Family Foundation, and with support from Neat O Art Shop and Sun King Brewery.

WFYI’s May Small Studio Session features Indianapolis based  and internationally acclaimed folk pop musicians, Lily & Madeleine. The sisters have a new album out, “Keep It Together.” The duo explores new territory in their third album, while maintaining their signature sound - with hypnotizing harmonies and thoughtful lyrics. This Session features several songs from the new record. Small Studio is made possible by a grant from The Herbert Simon Family Foundation, and with support from Neat O Art Shop and Sun King Brewery.

Earlier in 2016, WFYI, Sun King Brewery, and Broadway in Indianapolis offered an up and coming Indiana band the chance to play in the lobby of Clowes Hall during the theatrical run of “ONCE”—a play about an Irish singer and song writer looking for his big break. The winners of that contest are also this month’s featured Small Studio Session Band. Listen in for the pop rock tunes of Fort Wayne family band, Oferle. Small Studio is made possible by a grant from The Herbert Simon Family Foundation, and with support from Neat O Art Shop and Sun King Brewery.”

She learned to play the keyboard as a toddler, toured the world as a teen and is part of the emerging music scene in her 20’s. Ko started her journey in indie rock in the Indianapolis scene, and is now based in Chicago. She is signed to Indianapolis based record label, Joyful Noise Recordings. Listen in to Ko’s Small Studio Session, featuring the songs I Can’t, Dunderhead, Pretty People, and Godardian. Small Studio is made possible by a grant from The Herbert Simon Family Foundation, and with support from Neat O Art Shop and Sun King Brewery.

Check out WFYI’s February featured Small Studio Session band! Members of the Indianapolis indie rock band There are Ghosts have known each other for years—and that sense of trust and respect is reflected in their music. In this session, listen in for the songs Woman In The Wooden Chest, The Clock End, Trains Collide, Something’s Changed, Hide & Seek, Running Across Some Luck, (That’s What Happens To) Hot Girls In The 90s.

This Small Studio Session features UK folk musician Sam Lee & Friends. Sam brought his friends to the US this summer on a tour through the Midwest - and made a stop at WFYI's Small Studio - sharing the ballads, chants and traditional songs of their country. Small Studio is made possible by a grant from The Herbert Simon Family Foundation, and with support from Neat O Art Shop and Sun King Brewery.

Check out this new episode of WFYI’s Small Studio Sessions with our November band - Sarah Grain & the Billions of Stars. In this Session, Sarah and her band play a dreamy blend of original folk rock, featuring their songs Meadow Blue, Dreaming, Tapestry, and Transition. Small Studio is made possible by a grant from The Herbert Simon Family Foundation, and with support from Neat O Art Shop and Sun King Brewery.

Check out WFYI's October Small Studio Session band, S.M.Wolf. The fuzzy, psychedelic, power pop "family band" from Indianapolis just released their LP "Neon Debris." Small Studio is made possible by The Herbert Simon Family Foundation, with additional support from Neat O Art Shop and Sun King Brewery. Find more info and an interview with the band at wfyi.org/smallstudio. In this session you'll hear, "Lies to Heathens, "Super Courage," "Wasted Eyes," and "We All Decided No."

This month’s Small Studio Session features Stranger Cat - the electronic music project of New York’s Cat Martino of the Indianapolis indie label, Joyful Noise Recordings. Stay tuned after the session for an interview with Stranger Cat from WFYI’s Jill Ditmire. Small Studio is made possible by a grant from The Herbert Simon Family Foundation, and with support from Neat O Art Shop and Sun King Brewery.

This episode of Small Studio features legendary musician Graham Nash. Graham is accompanied by guitarist Shane Fontayne. Stay tuned after the Session for an interview with Graham Nash from WFYI’s Jill Ditmire. Small Studio is made possible by a grant from The Herbert Simon Family Foundation and with support from Neat O Art Shop and Sun King Brewery.

Indianapolis electro-pop band "manners, please." plays four songs in this Small Studio Session. After the session, listen for an interview with the band and WFYI's Jill Ditmire.

This Small Studio Session features Indianapolis progressive hip hop group, Native Sun. Small Studio is made possibly by a grant from The Herbert Simon Family Foundation.

Just what is a Whipstitch Sallie? WFYI asks three of the four female musicians  (Upright Bass Player Kat Erickson wasn’t able to join the group this day)  who perform Bluegrass Music under that name.  “Some of the songs are so old they are called traditional because no one even knows who wrote them but there are also people who are writing it now.”,  adds Allie Burbrink, who plays guitar, banjo, harmonica and founded the group with Sam in 2010. “ We’ve done a mix with traditional done in our own style and covering other peoples songs in our own style and trying to write our own based on things we like.”

Our first Small Studio Session is from The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band. In this session, you’ll hear "Hell Naw, Dirt," "We Live Dangerous" and "You’re Not Rich." All of the songs featured are from the album “So Delicious."  This Small Studio Session was recorded at the WFYI Small Studio in Indianapolis, Indiana.  WFYI’s Small Studio Sessions is made possible by The Herbert Simon Family Foundation.