specializing in independent and emerging artists
Check out some great photos of the Girlyman & Edie Carey concert held on February 7th at The Irving Theater:
http://zemlinphoto.zenfolio.com/p130293449/slideshow
Photos courtesy of Karl Zemlin
http://zemlinphoto.zenfolio.com/p130293449/slideshow
Photos courtesy of Karl Zemlin
Segment of Society Promotions is a grass roots booking and promotion service, created by Robin Coleman in September of 2004. A labor of love, SOS brings independent singer/songwriters mainly from the genres of: folk, folk-rock, americana, acoustic & bluegrass to the community. Don’t be surprised if you see some rock, jazz or poetry thrown in there too. Working with several different venues in Indianapolis, you’ll find diverse and eclectic settings welcoming to the musician and music lover. Having built a reputation heralded by local and touring musicians, Segment of Society Promotions purpose is to bring quality talent to the area in an intimate setting, celebrating the joy of music, diversity and community. All for the love of the music.
If you are interested in booking a show in Indianapolis, please email Robin at segmentofsociety@yahoo.com
If you are interested in booking a show in Indianapolis, please email Robin at segmentofsociety@yahoo.com
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Upcoming shows ! June 2nd Kelly Zullo @ Night Owl Beading Cafe Nashville, IN July 27th Songwriter's Circle Steff Mahan Cheley Tackett Carrie Pietz |
May 22nd 7pm
Chicago singer-songwriter Heather Styka’s songs are as fresh as they are rooted in the folk and Americana tradition, delivered by a warm and soulful voice. Also a poet and writer, Styka has an instinct for lyrics that are smart and unexpected but never cryptic, analyzing the importance of moments, places, and relationships. In addition to numerous songwriting awards, her 2011 release Lifeboats for Atlantis received critical praise, hitting #3 on the national FOLK-DJ charts. As “one of the more original of the many contemporary singer-songwriters touring the US” (Tom May, River City Folk), Heather Styka stands at the forefront of her generation of songwriters.
When Styka began touring in 2010 after graduating with a degree in creative writing, she was not a newcomer to music; she had been writing and performing for almost a decade in Chicago, playing venues including Schubas, the Double Door, the Two Way Street Coffee House, and the Old Town School of Folk Music. “When I first started playing out at fourteen, Chicago’s music community was very supportive,” Styka says. “I had so many opportunities to check out shows, learn from the best.” Since Styka’s transition from student to full-time musician, Lifeboats for Atlantis has brought her to national attention, ending up on a number of radio DJs’ “best of the year” lists, most notably among Rich Warren’s favorite albums (Midnight Special, WFMT). She’s made an impact at the Folk Alliance Region Midwest (FARM), Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA), and Folk Alliance International conferences (FAI), having been selected for official showcases at both FARM and FAI. Styka has also been a featured guest on WFMT’s “Sweet Folk Chicago” and interviewed twice on Tom May’s nationally syndicated “River City Folk” program. Heather Styka’s background as a poet is evident in her songs. Her narratives rely on snapshots of moments; she “knows the most beautiful and intriguing stories to convey” (AltCountry Forum). With lyrics as candid and intimate as late night conversation, these songs can be deceptively simple, building “through the details of what [she] leaves out, as well as what she puts in” (Oliver di Place). Styka’s ability to connect with listeners and her ear for melody has earned her a number of songwriting awards, including first place in the Big Top Chautauqua Songwriting Competition (2009) and second place in the Great Lakes Songwriting Contest (2012). With a distinctive guitar style and a natural, earthy vocal command, Styka gives each song space to breathe, favoring minimal instrumentation. From foot-stomping grooves to whispered hymns, “Heather’s unique delivery combines the influences of a fragile Irish air, the warm effervescence of upbeat Americana, soulful country and mournful blues. Her voice ensures these songs hit that place in your chest where emotions reside” (FolkWords). Though unafraid to tackle the darker aspects of human experience, her songs are characterized by a persistent hopeful streak. “A lot of my songs are bittersweet, but there’s always this uplifting desire that things will get better,” says Styka. “That really seems to resonate with people right now.” May 25th 8pm
Laura K. Balke (Indy)
Brought up in a small town amongst the fields of Northern Indiana, Laura K. Balke has been crafting songs from her surroundings and inner workings ever since she picked up her mother's guitar at the age of 13. On the heels of her third full-length record, Rumors & Legends, Balke's time is split between touring and the welcome juxtaposition of residing in Indianapolis. Though her songs have a sense of accessibility that springs from Midwestern roots, she's not afraid to present them with her own distinct mark. Be that a surprising instrumentation or packaging recordings in hand-bound books, Balke is ever eager to practice and expand her artistry. 
Ryan Puett
Ryan Puett is an Americana folk singer-songwriter who was born on March 23rd, 1988 in Greencastle, Indiana. Midwest born and raised he writes about his past, his present, nonetheless his predictions revolving around his ways of life and the everyday people in it. 
Sukie Conley (Indy)
Sukie Conley was raised in "the region" of Indiana and recently, she decided it was time to take her music outside the confines of her living room couch and let others in on the fun. Sukie’s work seeks a sound that is constantly revelatory and to listen to her songs is to walk around inside of them and come out feeling at home and refreshed. Strong, beautiful, clear, coy, and curious vocals paired with creative, confident narratives and melodies are what sets her pieces apart. Sukie currently lives, writes, and plays in Indianapolis. Her first EP, titled Part 1: Home, was released December 2011. |
