Christmas Can Concert: Houndmouth Recap


Thursday night, December 3rd, WTTS kicked off its Christmas Can Concert series at The Bluebird in Bloomington. This first show featured Indiana natives, Houndmouth, and special guest Moon Taxi.

The Bluebird was buzzing with music, WTTS listeners, and canned goods being dropped into a bin to benefit Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard in Bloomington. Green Bean Delivery even donated two pounds of fresh produce to the food pantry for each person in attendance. It is the season of giving, after all.

Moon Taxi opened for Houndmouth and entertained the crowd as if they were the headliner. The Nashville-based indie-progressive rock band’s performance was captivating. They played songs like “Year Zero” and “All Day All Night.” The crowd was singing along as if maybe they had come out to see Moon Taxi and Houndmouth was an added bonus! Moon Taxi was unassumingly electric with a simple stage setup and immense sound. They set the stage quite well for the excitement to come.

WTTS DJ Rob Humphrey introduced Houndmouth and the room went somewhat quiet for the only time that evening in anticipation. The band starts to enter the stage casually while the crowd hears a most appropriate song being played through the monitors. The crowd gradually recognizes their stage entrance song to be the Indiana University fight song and sings along with great pride. It set the tone perfectly.

Members of Houndmouth are based in Louisville but were born and raised in New Albany, Indiana (less than two hours from The Bluebird). Houndmouth’s vintage country influence may stem from their roots in Louisville and brings an intriguing interest to their indie rock sound. The lead singer looks like a 1950s greaser in a cool black jacket and slick, black hair. The drummer wears a fur coat and the keyboard player looks like an indie rock version of a 1920s flapper girl. On such a small, simple stage, their appearance alone takes the audience to another place and time.

Houndmouth opens with “Black Gold” and the crowd is absolutely electrified. At one point both the lead singer, Matt Myers, and bass player, Zak Appleby, changed their shirts to Indiana University garb and won the crowd over with ease. WTTS listeners were absolutely smitten with Houndmouth’s wide array of sounds and songs. The energy from the stage transferred to the crowd with every single song; It was extremely impressive. This created a beautiful vocal battle between the band with their microphones and the audience with their beer-soaked voices.

Highlights of the evening included “15 Years,” “Penitentiary,” “Say It,” and “Sedona.” During “Gasoline” (a song in which keyboard player Katie Toupin performs lead vocals) the crowd immediately screamed the lyrics back to her and she utters with obvious pride on her face, “Maybe you guys have heard this song…” After closing with “Sedona” Myers returns to the stage for a solo performance of “For No One,” followed by “Casino (Bad Things)” and “My Cousin Greg.”

Once Houndmouth exited the stage for the final time, the crowd was left buzzing. Beer was spilled, voices were hoarse, and hands were raw from clapping along to Houndmouth that night. In the words of Houndmouth’s Matt Myers, “It’s good to be around a bunch of Hoosiers for a while…”

Thanks so much to all WTTS listeners in attendance at the first WTTS Christmas Can Concert of the season. Sunday night, December 6th, Leon Bridges will play the second Christmas Can Concert to a sold out Bluebird. If we don’t see you there, be sure to check out the VIP room and Concert Connection page for more ways to experience the music.

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Christmas Can Concert Houndmouth

Houndmouth In Sun King Studio 92

Photo Courtesy Rhythm In Focus Photography

Photo Courtesy Rhythm In Focus Photography

Houndmouth stopped by Sun King Studio 92 Powered By Klipsch Audio on March 5, 2015 before their show at the Bluebird. Enjoy the music and conversation below!

“Sedona”
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Studio92/Houndmouth3-5-15/OnDemand-WTTS-Studio92-Houndmouth-3-5-15-Sedona.mp3[/podcast]

Interview
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Studio92/Houndmouth3-5-15/OnDemand-WTTS-Studio92-Houndmouth-3-5-15-Interview.mp3[/podcast]

“For No One”
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Studio92/Houndmouth3-5-15/OnDemand-WTTS-Studio92-Houndmouth-3-5-15-ForNoOne.mp3[/podcast]

“Greg”
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Studio92/Houndmouth3-5-15/OnDemand-WTTS-Studio92-Houndmouth-3-5-15-Greg.mp3[/podcast]

“Gasoline”
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Studio92/Houndmouth3-5-15/OnDemand-WTTS-Studio92-Houndmouth-3-5-15-Gasoline.mp3[/podcast]

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Photos Courtesy Rhythm In Focus Photography.

OverEasy: 1/1/23

Unwind with WTTS, Sunday mornings and evenings. Check out OverEasy, presented by Brothers Floor Covering from 7 to 11 AM, AND 7 to 11 PM.

Brad Holtz plays singer-songwriters, mellow and acoustic tracks, and live exclusives.

This week, we’ll re-visit some of the best Studio 92 performances from the past year, including The Head & The Heart, Milky Chance, Houndmouth, Georgia Thunderbolts and Sara Kays.

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OverEasy: 8/14/22

Unwind with WTTS, Sunday mornings and evenings. Check out OverEasy, presented by Brothers Floor Covering from 7 to 11 AM, AND 7 to 11 PM.

Brad Holtz plays singer-songwriters, mellow and acoustic tracks, and live exclusives.

This week, we’ll hear new music from Caamp and George Ezra, plus Sun King Studio 92 performances from Houndmouth and The Record Company.

OverEasy: 7/17/22

Unwind with WTTS, Sunday mornings and evenings. Check out OverEasy, presented by Brothers Floor Covering from 7 to 11 AM, AND 7 to 11 PM.

Brad Holtz plays singer-songwriters, mellow and acoustic tracks, and live exclusives.

This week, we’ll hear new music from The Head & The Heart, Jackson Browne, and Houndmouth, plus Sun King Studio 92 performances from Snow Patrol and Jeff Tweedy.

OverEasy: 6/26/22

Unwind with WTTS, Sunday mornings and evenings. Check out OverEasy, presented by Brothers Floor Covering from 7 to 11 AM, AND 7 to 11 PM.

Brad Holtz plays singer-songwriters, mellow and acoustic tracks, and live exclusives.

This week, we’ll hear new music from Houndmouth, Jackson Browne, and Wilco, plus Sun King Studio 92 performances from Ed Sheeran and Moon Taxi.

THE BEAT WITH DAVE LINDQUIST

Dave Lindquist has written about music in Indianapolis for more than two decades. Now, Dave has his own show on WTTS. Join us Monday nights at 7 for The BEAT with Dave Lindquist presented by Soundspace. Hear your next music discovery from the local and independent scene and fresh music from familiar artists.

Monday night, Dave presents new music from Billy Strings, Billy Bragg and Forstory.

Songs played on the Nov. 1 episode:

Forstory, “Touch”
Deap Vally, “Magic Medicine”
Jason Isbell, “Souvenirs”
Otis Kane, “Run”
Billy Strings, “Love and Regret”
Ghost Hounds, “Half My Fault”
Wunderhorse, “Teal”
Billy Bragg, “Ten Mysterious Photos That Can’t Be Explained”
Samantha Crain, “Pick Apart”
Boy Scouts, “A Lot to Ask”
Awakened Souls and From Overseas, “Any of Those Lies”
Houndmouth, “Make It to Midnight”

THE BEAT WITH DAVE LINDQUIST 8/23/21

Dave Lindquist spent decades covering the Indianapolis music scene for the Indianapolis Star. Now, Dave has his own show on WTTS. Join us Monday nights at 7 for, The BEAT with Dave Lindquist presented by Soundspace. Hear your next music discovery from the local and independent scene and fresh music from familiar artists.

Monday night, Dave presents new music from Houndmouth, Son Volt and Indianapolis band Stranger Sex.

Songs played on the Aug. 23 episode:

Jawny, “Take It Back”
Cash & Skye, “Sweeping Wet Floors”
Loma, “Going Out”
Cami with Elvis Costello & the Attractions, “La Chica de Hoy”
Houndmouth, “Las Vegas”
Tre Burt, “Sweet Misery”
Lala Lala, “Diver”
Son Volt, “Livin’ in the U.S.A.”
Pond, “America’s Cup”
Adia Victoria, “Magnolia Blues”
Stranger Sex, “Downtown”
Susto, “Get Down”
The Vaccines, “Alone Star”

OverEasy: 7/18/21

At WTTS, Sunday mornings and evenings are laid-back. Check out OverEasy, presented by Brothers Floor Covering from 7 to 11 AM, AND 7 to 11 PM.

Brad Holtz plays singer-songwriters, mellow and acoustic tracks, and live exclusives.

This week, hear a new acoustic track from Coldplay, plus Sun King Studio 92 performances from Black Pumas, Shawn Mullins, and Houndmouth.

‘Til We Meet Again

UPDATE: Thank you for tuning in to ‘Til We Meet Again: A Tribute To the Writers & the Rooms and helping us raise $45,000+ to support independent Indiana venues! Missed it, no worries. Check out the replay below and don’t forget to donate.

Indiana venues were the first to close during this pandemic and will be one of the last to open. This crisis has not only created insurmountable hardships for these small businesses, but it’s also providing challenges for fans and the future of live concerts. As we face these challenges head-on, WTTS is asking you to do your part, with a special invitation to donate towards the prosperity of independent music in Indiana. “Till We Meet Again – A Tribute to the Writers & the Rooms” is a celebration of three great writers who are no longer with us: John Prine, Adam Schlesenger of Fountains of Wayne, and Bill Withers. The event features an incredible cast of artists showcasing their favorite tributes, as well as original songs, with performances by Houndmouth, Matt Quinn of Mt. Joy, Durand Jones, and many more. Watch this performance on the WTTS Facebook page or Youtube channel. Donation opportunities are available at Indiana venue alliance.

Sponsored by Klipsch, and 92-3 WTTS.

Overeasy – June 7th, 2020

  • At WTTS, Sunday mornings and evenings are laid-back. Check out OverEasy, presented by Brothers Floor Covering from 7 to 11 AM, AND 7 to 11 PM.
  • Brad Holtz plays singer-songwriters, mellow and acoustic tracks, and live exclusives.
  • This week, hear new music from Norah Jones and Jackson Browne plus live songs from Houndmouth and Snow Patrol in Sun King Studio 92. 

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INDY UNDERGROUND PLAYLIST 07-23-20

Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard – “Double Denim Hop”

Pottery – “Hot Heater”

Hoops – “Fall Back”

Bully – “Where To Start”

The Beths – “Out Of Sight”

Nick Cave – “Cosmic Dancer”

Cut Copy – “Cold Water”

Boy Pablo – “Hey Girl”

Benjamin Gibbard – “Proxima B”

Fontaines DC – “A Hero’s Death”

Matt Berninger – “Serpentine Prison”

Kids In America – “Summer Of Love”

Cayucas – “Yeah Yeah Yeah”

 

WHAT WE PLAYED 07-16-20

The Beths – Out Of Sight

Boy Pablo – Hey Girl

Pottery – Hot Heater

Cayucas – Yeah Yeah Yeah

Kids In America – Summer Of Love

Bully – Where To Start

Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard – Double Denim Hop

Hoops – Fall Back

Matt Berninger – Serpentine Prison

Cut Copy – Cold Water

Diet Cig – Stare Into The Sun

Nick Cave – Cosmic Dancer

Benjamin Gibbard – Proxima B

 

What We Played – 07 / 02 / 2020

The Homesick – Male Bonding

Pottery – Hot Heater

Waxahatchee – Can’t Do Much

Nick Cave – Cosmic Dancer

Blitzen Trapper – Masonic Temple Microdose #1

Benjamin Gibbard – Proxima B

Bully – Where To Start

Boy Pablo – Hey Girl

Kids In America – Summer Of Love

Matt Berninger – Serpentine Prison

Fontaines DC – A Hero’s Death

Moby – My Only Love

Dirty Projectors – Lose Your Love

What We Played – June 25, 2020

Blitzen Trapper – “Masonic Temple Microdose #1”

Bully – “Where To Start”

Protomartyr – “Michigan Hammers”

Boy Pablo – “Hey Girl”

Matt Berninger – “Serpentine Prison”

Fontaines DC – “A Hero’s Death”

Waxahatchee – “Can’t Do Much”

Pottery – “Hot Heater”

Alison Mosshart – “Rise”

Moby – “My Only Love”

Benjamin Gibbard – “Proxima B”

Kids In America – “Summer Of Love”

The Homesick – “Male Bonding”

What We Played – June 18, 2020

Kids In America – Summer of Love

Sorry – Perfect

Moby – My Only Love

Fontaines DC – A Hero’s Death

Alison Mosshart – Rise

Nick Cave – Cosmic Dancer

Dirty Projectors – Loe Your Love

Phoebe Bridgers – Kyoto

Matt Berninger – Serpentine Prison

Bully – Where To Start

Protomartyr – Michigan Hammers

Tash Sultana – Pretty Lady

The Voidz – Did My Best

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What We Played – June 11, 2020

Car Seat Headrest – Hollywood

Nightly – The Movies

Matt Berninger – Serpentine Prison

Man Man – Future Peg

Fontaines DC – A Hero’s Death

Phoebe Bridgers – Kyoto

Moby – My Only Love

Diet Cig – Stare Into The sun

Alison Mosshart – Rise

Nick Cave – Cosmic Dancer

Sorry – Perfect

The Voidz – Did My Best

Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever – She’s There

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What We Played – June 4, 2020

Diet Cig – Stare Into The Sun

Fontaines DC – A Hero’s Death

Nick Cave – Cosmic Dancer

Phoebe Bridgers – Kyoto

Alison Mosshart – Rise

White Denim – I Don’t Understand Rock N Roll

Perfume Genius – Describe

Matt Berninger – Serpentine Prison

ManMan – Future Peg

Moby – My Only Love

Tash Sultana – Pretty Lady

Nightly – The Movies

Dirty Projectors – Overlord

Car Seat Headrest – Hollywood

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What We Played – May 28, 2020

White Denim – I Don’t Understand Rock N Roll

Alison Mosshart – Rise

Moby – My Only Love

Nightly – The Movies

Fontaines DC – A Hero’s Death

Nick Cave – Cosmic Dancer

Diet Cig – Stare Into The Sun

Durand Jones and the Indications – Young Americans

Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever – She’s There

Thao & The Get Down Stay Down – Temple

The Voidz – Did My Best

Real Estate – Paper Cup

Phoebe Bridgers – Kyoto

Sorry – Perfect

ManMan – Future Peg

Perfume Genius – Describe

Tash Sultanta – Pretty Lady

What We Played – May 21, 2020

Diet CigStare Into The Sun

Fontaines DCA Hero’s Death

Nick CaveCosmic Dancer

Phoebe BridgersKyoto

SorryPerfect

MobyMy Only Love

Alison MosshartRise

Nightlythe Movies

Man ManFuture Peg

Perfume GeniusDescribe

Tash SultanaPretty Lady

Thao & The Get Down Stay DownTemple

White DenimI Don’t Understand Rock And Roll

The VoidzDid My Best

 

What We Played – May 14th, 2020

Thao & The Get Down Stay Down “Temple”
Car Seat Headrest “Hollywood”
Perfume Genius “Describe”
Man Man “Future Peg”
Durand Jones & The Indications “Young Americans”
Benjamin Gibbard “Life In Quarantine”
Fontaines D.C. “A Hero’s Death
White Denim “I Don’t Understand Rock and Roll”
Built To Spill “Life In Vain”
Real Estate “Paper Cup”
Sorry “Perfect”
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever “She’s There”
The Homesick “Male Bonding”
Swamp Dogg “Sleeping Without You Is A Drag”

 

What We Played – May 6th, 2020

Benjamin Gibbard “Life In Quarantine”
Real Estate “Paper Cup”
Damien Jurado “Birds Tricked Into The Trees”
The Homesick “Male Bonding”
Man Man “Future Peg”
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever “She’s There”
Built To Spill “Life In Vain”
Nicole Atkins “Domino”
Perfume Genius “Describe”
Durand Jones & The Indications “Young Americans”
Sorry “Perfect”
Dirty Projectors “Overload”
Car Seat Headrest “Hollywood”
The Voidz “Did My Best”

 

What We Played – April 30th, 2020

Dirty Projectors “Overload”
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever “She’s There”
The Lemon Twigs “The One”
Sorry “Perfect”
Thao & The Get Down Stay Down “Temple”
Chicano Batman “Color My Life”
The Homesick “Male Bonding”
Amber Mark “Heart Shaped Box”
Car Seat Headrest “Hollywood”
Benjamin Gibbard “Life In Quarantine”
Tennis “Need Your Love”
Man Man “Future Peg”
Best Coast “Different Light”
Perfume Genius “Describe”
M. Ward “Unreal City”

 

What We Played – April 23rd, 2020

Chicano Batman “Color My Life”
Nicole Atkins “Domino”
Man Man “Cloud Nein”
Built To Spill “Life In Vain”
The Voidz “Did My Best”
Perfume Genius “Describe”
Swamp Dogg “Sleeping Without You Is A Drag”
Benjamin Gibbard “Life In Quarantine”
M. Ward “Unreal City”
Damien Jurado “Birds Tricked Into The Trees”
Kevin Morby “Gift Horse”
Tennis “Need Your Love”
Real Estate “Paper Cup”
The Homesick “Male Bonding”

 

What We Played – April 16th, 2020

Perfume Genius “Describe”
Tennis “Need Your Love”
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever “She’s There”
Real Estate “Paper Cup”
Benjamin Gibbard “Life In Quarantine”
Damien Jurado “Birds Tricked Into The Trees”
Built To Spill “Life In Vain”
The Homesick “Male Bonding”
Twin Peaks “Cawfee”
The Voidz “Did My Best”
Thao & The Get Down Stay Down “Temple”
Man Man “Cloud Nein”
Gordi “Sandwiches”
Chicano Batman “Color My

 

What We Played – April 9th, 2020

Damien Jurado “Birds Tricked Into The Trees”
Chicano Batman “Color My Life”
The Homesick “Male Bonding”
Benjamin Gibbard “Life In Quarantine”
Man Man “Cloud Nein”
Swamp Dogg “Sleeping Without You Is A Drag”
The Growlers “Try Hard Fool”
Thao & The Get Down Stay Down “Temple”
Perfume Genius “Describe”
Built To Spill “Life In Vain”
Gordi “Sandwiches”
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever “Cars In Space”
The Voidz “Did My Best”
M. Ward “Unreal City”

 

What We Played – April 2nd, 2020

The Growlers “Try Hard Fool”
Real Estate “Paper Cup”
Best Coast “Different Light”
Kevin Morby “Gift Horse”
Tennis “Need Your Love”
Durand Jones & The Indications “Young Americans”
Gordi “Sandwiches”
Twin Peaks “Cawfee”
The Voidz “Did My Best”
The Lemon Twigs “The One”
Chicano Batman “Color My Life”
Perfume Genius “Describe”
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever “Cars In Space”

 

What We Played – March 26th, 2020

Tennis “Need Your Love”
Sadler Vaden “Golden Child”
Perfume Genius “Describe”
Durand Jones & The Indications “Young Americans”
Swamp Dogg “Sleeping Without You Is A Drag”
The Lemon Twigs “The One”
The Voidz “Did My Best”
M. Ward “Unreal City”
The Districts “Cheap Regrets”
Man Man “Cloud Nein”
Built To Spill “Life In Vain”
Stephen Malkmus “Xian Man”
The Homesick “Male Bonding”

What We Played – March 19th, 2020

Chicano Batman “Color My Life”
Built To Spill “Life In Vain”
The Districts “Cheap Regrets”
Gordi “Sandwiches”
Kevin Morby “Gift Horse”
Best Coast “Diffrent Light”
The Lemon Twigs “The One”
Stephen Malkmus “Xian Man”
Nicole Atkins “Domino”
The Growlers “Try Hard Fool”
Man Man “Cloud Nein”
Perfume Genius “Describe”
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever “Cars In Space”
The Voidz “Did My Best”

What We Played – March 12th, 2020

Nicole Atkins “Domino”
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever “Cars In Space”
Perfume Genius “Describe”
Kevin Morby “Gift Horse”
Man Man “Cloud Nein”
Best Coast “Diffrent Light”
Real Estate “Paper Cup”
Ulver “Russian Doll”
The Growlers “Try Hard Fool”
The Lemon Twigs “The One”
Jay Som “A Thousand Words”
The Districts “Cheap Regrets”
Built To Spill “Life In Vain”
Damien Jurado “Birds Tricked Into Trees”
Best Coast “Different Light”
Archers Of Loaf” Raleigh Days”
Chicano Batman “Color My Life”

 

What We Played – March 5th, 2020

Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever “Cars In Space”
Real Estate “Paper Cup”
Man Man “Cloud Nein”
Tennis “Need Your Love”
Archers Of Loaf” Raleigh Days”
Stephen Malkmus “Xian Man”
Jay Som “A Thousand Words”
Chicano Batman “Color My Life”
The Districts “Cheap Regrets”
Sadler Vaden “Golden Child”
Gordi
“Sandwiches”
Perfume Genius “Describe”
M. Ward “Unreal City”

 


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Luke Pritchard of the Kooks
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Will Butler (Arcade Fire)
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Mayer Hawthorne
Phil Selway
Tokyo Police Club
St. Vincent
Here We Go Magic
Bear In Heaven

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Dan Auerbach & Richard Swift (The Arcs)
Corin Tucker (Sleater-Kinney)
Spencer Thompson & Wes Bailey (Moon Taxi)

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Inlets
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