So Father's Day is this weekend. What are you doing with your dad?
Allow me to give me a few suggestions of some Indianapolis events that are perfect for a music loving dad.
Saturday the 20th at Conner Prairie is the Symphony on the Prairie's presentation of of the "Grateful Dead Symphony." Bring a blanket, bring some chairs, bring a snack, bring some bug spray, bring your kids and you'll have a smashing good time.
Maybe your dad likes to play his own music? At West Park in Carmel will be the Battle of the Bands were local bands will each have 15 minutes to perform for all the glory.
For a grownup date without the kids (you were boyfriend girlfriend before you were mom and dad.)
On Sunday the 21st 311 is playing with Ziggy Marley at the Lawn at White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis. (P.S. What do 311 fans look like these days?)
Maybe the classics? Earth Wind and Fire along with Chicago will be at the Conseco Fieldhouse on Tuesday the 23rd.
Need a hotel for your visit? There you go.








Posted by: indyjrob on Monday, June 22, 2009
Saw the symphony's Grateful Dead tribute on Saturday. First off, cheers to the ISO for a beautiful tribute to my favorite band. I had never heard their music performed this way and it highlighted the beautiful compositions hidden under the hippie facade that perpetuates most people's view of their legacy. Second, I have to say that on a perfect summer night their no place nicer to be as a couple, with friends or as a family that Symphony on the Prairie. It's a picturesque setting and, when combined with the beautiful sounds of the ISO, is something special. If you haven't gone you owe it to yourself to experience this.