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OCT. 2, 2014 — Issue 34
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On the Cover: Country music singer J.D. Shelburne will be one of many performances during the Harvest Homecoming Festival in New Albany. Shelburne is set to take the Amphitheater stage Saturday, Oct. 11. Photo: twitter.com/JDSHELBURNE
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Remembering Harvest’s country star Sentimentality can be a blessing and a curse. The slightest smell or song can trigger the most powerful of emotions. Happiness. Sadness. Joy. Longing. They can flood back so quickly, overwhelmingly. Living away from friends Jason Thomas, Editor and family for an extended period of time magnifies those feelings. Any Southern Indiana native has strong memories associated with the Harvest Homecoming. It’s the surest sign that fall has arrived, that seasons change, as do our lives. Music is synonymous with the festival, whether it’s at the small stage in the Main Source parking lot, or bigger acts at the Riverfront Amphitheater. This week’s cover story from Daniel Suddeath focuses on the amphitheater’s lineup, which aims to attract families as well as the younger crowd.
Nationally known country crooner and Kentucky native J.D. Shelburne is sure to belt out “Farmboy” and “Grandma & Garth” during his headlining act. That sentimentality thing hits hard every Harvest. A high school classmate of mine, Eric Agnew, loved Garth Brooks. Emulated him. Was old-school like him. Went to Nashville to be like him. Even appeared in a video with him. Eric was an annual attraction at Harvest Homecoming’s amphitheater stage. His booming country twang seemed to carry all the way to Floyds Knobs. In 2011, at 37, Eric died suddenly in Nashville. While his life was cut short, he had realized his dream of being a country musician in Nashville. Happiness. Sadness. Joy. Longing. Seasons change, just like us. Nowhere is that more evident than at Harvest Homecoming. — Jason Thomas is the editor of SoIn. He can be reached by phone at 812-206-2127 or email at jason. thomas@newsandtribune.com. Follow him on Twitter: @ScoopThomas.
Horse(man) with no name Annual Fall Festival Friday, October Frid day, O ctobe er 3rd Festival booths open 4-7 pm Free Music 4-7 pm Food Court 4-9 pm Haunted Woods Hayride 6-10 pm Adults $2 Children 12 and under $1 Free costume contests – PRIZES! Children’s costume contest 6 pm Adult costume contest 6:30 pm
Westminster Village 2200 Greentree North, Clarksville, IN 812-282-9691 All proceeds from this event will be used for the Westminster Village Christmas 2014
What: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
When: 1 p.m. Oct. 18 Where: Historic Tunnel
Mill, 3709 Tunnel Mill Road, Charlestown Cost: Free; parking is $10 per car. Info: historictunnelmill. org Walk into the world of early America and Washington Irving’s Sleepy Hollow. Characters from America’s first novel will greet guests and play out the story during the day. Guests will see Ichabod Crane, the superstitious and always hungry schoolmaster, compete with the town hero Brom Bones for the favor of the fair Katrina Van Tassel. The event will feature demonstrations of period crafts, pastimes and games for children. There will be a lesson in period dance called by ex-
perience dance instructors, open for all who attend. The Historic John Work House will also be open for tours, a 200-year-old house on the National Register of Historic Places, included in the price of admission. Great food will also be available so plan to stay all day.
There will be two storytelling programs; “Sleepy Hollow for the Faint of Heart,” designed for young children and those who may be frightened by the full text, earlier in the day, followed by a selection from the novel just before the horseman rides at dusk.
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Everyone loves a parade What: Harvest Homecoming Parade
When: noon Saturday Where: Starts at New Albany High School, ends at Bank and Elm streets Approximately 120 unit parade including floats, dance troupes, clowns, bands and more. The parade begins at New Albany High School, travels south on Vincennes Street, west (turn right) on Spring Street, ending at Bank Street. This year’s parade will be a Hope Southern Indiana donation site with grocery carts collecting canned goods along the way. Concessions available along the parade route by various churches and civic organizations.
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Party in Borden
What: Borden Valley Days Festival When: 10 a.m. Friday, Saturday Where: Borden Community Park, West Street, Borden Friday’s events include a fish fry, entertainment, arts and craft booths, bingo, and hay rides. Saturday’s events include a chicken barbecue sponsored by the Borden-Wood Township Fire Department, a 5K run/walk, arts and craft booths, fried biscuits and apple butter, entertainment, bingo, pumpkin painting, rubber duck race, a garden tractor pull, and a car show.
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Belle of the ball
What: “Rolling on the River: 100 Years with the Belle” When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 Where: Carnegie Center for Art and History, 201 E. Spring St., New Albany Kadie Engstrom, Education Coordinator for the Belle of Louisville, will present the program “Rolling on the River: 100 Years with the Belle,” as part of the Belle of Louisville’s 100th birthday celebration in October. Her presentation will include the history of the Belle of Louisville and information about the Ohio River and the steamboat industry.
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MAYOR JEFF GAHAN & the City NEW ALBANY games candy inflatables 5:00-7:00 PM MONSTERS UNIVERSITY WILL BEGIN AT THE RIVERFRONT AMPHITHEATER FOLLWING TRICK-OR-TREATING
FOOD AND BEVERAGE VENDORS WILL BE AVAILABLE
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Rockin’ the RiveRfRont fRiDAY, oct. 10 Riverfront cover charge $5 beginning at 6 p.m. Sounds Unlimited Productions’ Party tent 11 a.m.: Business Luncheon 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.: SUP DJs Riverfront Amphitheater 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.: from Paris 9:30 p.m.: Jake & elwood & the Boys SAtURDAY, oct. 11 Riverfront cover charge $5 beginning at 6 p.m. new Albany Riverfront 1 p.m.: harvest homecoming Auto Show (registration 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.) Sounds Unlimited Productions’ Party tent noon – 3 p.m.: kids’ Day in the ten: fRee! 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.: SUP DJs featuring homegrown Riverfront Amphitheater 6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.: the hart Strings (above) 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.: the Mad taxpayers 8:45 p.m. – 10 p.m.: Rachel timberlake (below) 10:15 p.m. – 12 a.m.: J.D. Shelburne hARveSt StAge MUSic ScheDULe the harvest homecoming stage is located in the Main Source parking lot, at the corner of Market and State streets. All events are free.friday, oct. 10 6 -7 p.m. — Youngstown Parade 7 - 9 p.m. — harvest homecoming - harvest idol competition 9 -10 p.m. haley Shields Saturday, oct. 11 5:30-6 p.m. — Jimmy’s Music center 6 - 8 p.m. — harvest homecoming - harvest idol competition 8 - 9:30 p.m. — Jamey Aebersold Jazz Quartet
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Amphitheater place to be for live music during Harvest Homecoming
BY DANIEL SUDDEATH daniel.suddeath@newsandtribune.com EW ALBANY — From a nationally known country music singer to bands tied to Southern Indiana, the lineup for the Riverfront Amphitheater during Harvest Homecoming Booth Days will feature an eclectic mix of sound. Beginning at 6 p.m. on the Thursday and Friday of Booth Days, which is Oct. 10-12, the Amphitheater will host six bands and performers. Harvest Homecoming President Jeff Cummins said all the entertainment will be familyfriendly, but energetic at the same time. The Friday night lineup will be tailored more toward a family crowd, as From Paris and Jake & Elwood & the Boys are slated to perform. Cummins said the bands are lively and work well with family crowds. Saturday is typically the busier of the two nights at the riverfront, and the city will welcome a rising country star to the Amphitheater.
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Re-enactors wave to the crowd from the new Albany Bicentennial float as the 2013 harvest homecoming Parade moves down Spring Street in new Albany. File Photo country music singer J.D. Shelburne will be one of many performances during the harvest homecoming festival in new Albany. Shelburne is set to take the Amphitheater stage Saturday, oct. 11. Photo: jdshelburne.com ductions will again run a party tent with a DJ the Friday and Saturday of Booth Days, which is Oct. 10 and Oct. 11. This year, the group Homegrown will perform Oct. 11 to provide a live act along with a DJ. “We thought it might give a little added personality,” Cummins said.
There will be other live music away from the riverfront. The MainSource Stage, located at the corner of State and Market Streets, will feature local talent each day of Booth Days. Some of the main attractions for the MainSource Stage will be Jamey Aebersold Jazz Quartet, which will play from 5 to 6 p.m. Oct. 9. YoungsTown Parade and Haley Shields will play the MainSource Stage on the evening of Oct. 10, with the Harvest Idol competition to occur from 7 to 9 p.m. hugh e. Bir performs during the We Built this city harvest homecoming Luncheon along the new Albany riverfront during last year’s festival. File Photo Several bands will be performing at this year’s harvest homecoming festival at new Albany’s Amphitheater. File Photo
Attendees move between booths and vendors during harvest homecoming in downtown new Albany during last year’s festival. File Photo
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“Gone Girl” “The Good Lie”
ALBUMS: Oct. 7
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The End” by Weezer
“Old Boots, New Dirt” by Jason Aldean
books: Oct. 7
é “Lila” by Marilynne Robinson
“Stop the Coming Civil War” by Michael Savage
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haley jane Hometown/Current residence/age: New Albany/Clarksville/18 How did you get into music? When I was a toddler my dad would pull me up on stage at his shows to sing with him. He was always having gigs or band practices and I loved to listen and sing along. Music surrounded me. Before I decided who I was, I had decided I wanted music to be a part of my life in every way possible. I got my first CD when I was 3 years old and I knew I wanted to make my own some day. I’ve gone to concerts of every kind, making a variety of music essential to my life. Last December I was given the opportunity to meet with Richie Ray from New Albany Production House. I fell in love with the whole recording experience, and it couldn’t have been made any easier for me as a newcomer. A few months later I released my first original single, “Flashing Lights.” I was hooked! Please describe your sound: I would describe my sound as sultry rock. When I am writing my songs it never matters how I first hear them in my head, because so far they all end up having a twisted blues/rock combination when they are finished. Ultimately, I enjoy singing any type of music to which I can build an emotional connection. What are your inspirations? Life itself is a huge inspiration. Some people have told me a music career was an unattainable goal, but this has driven me to chase my dreams with determination. I’ve learned to let my experiences work for me. When
I write I want my lyrics to convey emotion. What are your goals? Writing music and singing are passions I use as outlets, and my main desire is to make people feel something through the songs I sing; whether it is through the lyrics or the music that accompany them. What do you think of the Southern Indiana music scene? The Southern Indiana music scene is evolving rapidly. There are so many talented artists in the area. New Albany Production House has made it possible to do just about anything an aspiring artist could imagine doing; it is the ideal place to pursue your dreams. The surrounding communities are very welcoming and supportive of local music. As an artist it is an exciting movement in which to take part. Contact Info: facebook.com/Music.HaleyJane; www.music.haleyjane@gmail.com
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Live music at Huber’s
When: 2 to 6 p.m. Friday; 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Where: Huber’s Orchard, Winery and Vineyards, 19816 Huber Road, Starlight Friday: Petar Mandic; Saturday: The CMN Trio; Sunday: Olivia Henken
Live music at Big Four Burgers + Beer
Where: 134 Spring St., Jeffersonville Friday: Kelsey Allen; Saturday: Aquila Bock [bigfourjeff. com]
of Champions. Doors open at 7 p.m.; bell time at 7:30 p.m. $10 adults; $3 kids. Sunday, Oct. 5: Open auditions for Harvest Idol; 3 p.m.; free.
Corydon Jamboree
Where: 220 Hurst Lane, Corydon When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Special guests Scott Stamper and Natalie Berry. General Admission $10; children 6-12, $6; under 6, free. For reservations, directions or any other information call 812-738-1130. [www.corydonjamboree. com]
Live music at Pastimes
Where: Pastimes Pub & Grill, 424 E. Market St., New Albany Saturday, Oct. 4, 8 to 10 p.m.: King’s Cave; Thursday, Oct. 9, 8 p.m. to midnight: Steve Price; Saturday, Oct. 11, 8 p.m. to midnight; King’s Cave
Bang your head he inaugural Louder Than Life T Festival, featuring music, whiskey and “gourmet man food,” will
Live on State at Wick’s
Where: Wick’s Pizza Parlor, 225 State St., New Albany When: Friday and Saturday Friday: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Louisville Brass & Electric, Saturday: 10 p.m., Jonstone [wickspizza.com]
Borden Valley Days
When: 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4 Where: Borden Community Park Info: bordenindiana.com The festival offer a parade, 5k walk/run, arts and craft booths, community yard sale, chicken BBQ and fish fry, live entertainment, and events for the kids.
Let the games begin
What: Battle of the Bands Where: New Albany Production House, 1736 E. Main St. When: Five consecutive Fridays, starting this Friday, doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $7 at the door Info: naproductionhouse.com Friday: The Sideshow vs. Insufficient Memory vs. Approaching The Unreal vs. Doghouse Finals are Oct. 17. Saturday, Oct. 4: D1W Wrestling Presents: Harvest
‘A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement’
Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville When: 6 p.m. Friday-Sunday Tickets: Call 812-288-8281 or visit derbydinner.com With new songs and more lessons reluctantly learned, “A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement” features the hilarious antics and down-to-earth charm of the Church Basement Ladies. It’s 1960 and a Reformation is underway.
Farmers Market
When: 8 a.m. Saturday (ongoing) Where: New Albany Farmers Market, 202 E. Market St. The Downtown New Albany Farmer’s market is a managed by Develop New Albany with help from volunteers in the New Albany community.
What: Louder
than Life Festival Where: Chamtake place this weekend at Champions Park. pions Park, 2050 In addition to presenting top rock River Road, Loubands on three stages, the weekend isville destination festival will highlight When: Gates some of the region’s best bourbons open at 11 a.m. and craft beers, as well as a variSaturday and ety of local cuisine, with a focus Sunday, Oct. 4-5 on “gourmet man food” (regional Cost: Singlecomfort food). day, $64.50; twoThe music lineup on three stages day, $109.50 includes Theory of a Deadman, Info: louderAlter Bridge, Stone Temple Pilots thanlifefestival. with Chester Bennington, Fuel, Steel com Panther, Mastodon, Limp Bizkit, Korn, Buckcherry, Papa Roach, P.O.D. Volbeat, Five Finger Death Punch and more. Other attractions include Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Experience, Germantown presented by Jaegermeister, artist-inspired beverages, celebrity chefs and Experience Louisville. Craft beer will also be on tap, as well as food from Louisville restaurants.