Video: DMA & Oreo Jones “The John Wayne”
Indianapolis musicians David Moose Adamson (DMA) and emcee Oreo Jones dropped a video for their new track “The John Wayne” over the weekend. DMA’s focus has centered around electronic music since the disbanding of his previous project JOOKABOX last year. The video was put together in collaboration with the Heavy Gun and the Rad Summer crews, and can be found below. The beat is dope and Oreo never disappoints on his delivery. Catch the duo live and in the flesh at one of the tour dates listed below:
3/9 – Indianapolis, IN – The Group Home
3/10 – Louisville, KY – Zanzabar
3/11 – Nashville, TN – Dino’s
3/12 – Little Rock, AR – Rad Rad Rad House
3/15 – Houston, TX – Belvedere
3/16 – Austin, TX – TBA
3/17 – Austin, TX – TBA
3/18 – Austin, TX – TBA
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Written by Rob Peoni
Dreamers of the Ghetto Kick Off Spring Tour
Bloomington, IN’s Dreamers of the Ghetto made a noteworthy splash in 2011. Their 2011 album Enemy / Lover, received considerable coverage from the indie blogosphere, resulting in the band performing at Shea Stadium by the end of the year. This week, Dreamers will play a handful of Midwestern tour dates, starting with tomorrow’s show at Otto’s in DeKalb. Check out their tour dates below, and go see these guys live!
February 21, 2012: Dekalb, IL – Otto’s Nightclub
February 22, 2012: Chicago, IL – Schuba’s Tavern
February 23, 2012: Madison, WI – The Frequency
February 24, 2012: Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue & 7th ST. Entry
February 25, 2012: Champagne, IL – Mike & Molly’s
March 19, 2012: Nashville, TN – The Basement
April 13, 2012: Bloomington, IN – Rhinos Youth Center
Connect with Dreamers of the Ghetto via Facebook | Twitter
Written by Rob Peoni
Thought on Tracks 
Maps & Atlases Kick Off Tour in Bloomington
Chicago art rockers Maps & Atlases will kick off an extensive spring/summer tour with a show at The Bishop in Bloomington on March 8th. The band will be touring in support of their forthcoming LP, Beware and Be Grateful, due out on April 17th via British label Fat Cat Records. Listen to the debut single “Winter” and check out their full list of tour dates below.
Connect with Maps & Atlases via Facebook | Twitter | Fat Cat Records
Tour Dates:
3/8 Bloomington, IN – The Bishop
3/9 Nashville, TN – The Mercy
3/10 New Orleans, LA – Foburg Festival
3/14 – 3/17 Austin, TX – SXSW 2012
3/18 Dallas, TX – Bro Fest
3/19 Hot Springs, AR – Valley Of The Vapors Festival
3/22 Memphis, TN – Fareveller Festival
3/31 Bethelem, PA – NOWADAYS Festival
5/11 Chicago, IL – Metro
5/12 St Louis, MO – Firebird
5/14 Columbus, OH – The Basement
5/15 Akron, OH – Musica
5/16 Toronto, ON – Horseshoe Tavern
5/17 Ithaca, NY – The Haunt
5/18 Boston, MA – Middle East
5/19 Brooklyn, NY – Glasslands
5/21 New York, NY – The Studio
5/22 Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
5/23 Washington, DC – Rock & Roll Hotel
5/24 Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506
5/25 Atlanta, GA – The Earl
5/26 Tampa, FL – Crowbar
5/27 Orlando, FL – The Plaza
5/29 Birmingham, AL – Bottletree
5/31 Dallas, TX – Sons Of Herman Hall
6/1 Austin, TX – The Parish
6/2 Houston, TX – Free Press SummerFest
6/4 El Paso, TX – Lowbro Palace
6/5 Phoenix, AZ – TBA
6/6 San Diego, CA – Casbah
6/7 Santa Ana, CA – Constellation Room
6/8 Los Angeles, CA – Troubadour
6/9 San Francisco, CA – Bottom Of The Hill
6/11 Portland, OR – Bunk Bar
6/12 Vancouver, BC – Media Club
6/13 Seattle, WA – Crocodile Cafe
6/15 Boise, ID – Neurolux
6/16 Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court
6/17 Denver, CO – Hi Dive
6/18 Omaha, NE – Waiting Room
6/19 St Paul, MN – Amsterdam Hall
Written by Rob Peoni