What we’re about
Hello Indy rockers, singers, horn players, pickers, string musicians, and performers of "live" music. Rooted in the mantra "all fun, no stress", Soundhaus is a performance-based social club for local musicians. And the Soundhaus session is it's main, public event, an incredibly fun, high energy music experience and social gathering where musicians across Indy metro, such as yourself, will come together to perform cover songs in a 2 - 3 hour themed set.
Join at https://soundhaus.live
The session is about playing great music, yes, but also about having a night to just hang out, support others playing some killer music, network, push your ability in a trusted space, happily be open to mistakes (no ego), and maybe have a cocktail or two. Soundhaus explores music across all genres.....rock (classic, alternative, southern, indie, prog), country (classic, alt, new), Americana, jamband, soul / r&b, blues, funk, horns, punk, hard rock, jazz, singer-songwriter, acoustic, and more.
Boundaries are pushed. All songs are possible. THIS IS NOT A JAM SESSION OR OPEN MIC. No house band. All parts are performed by the musicians of the local Soundhaus.
"It's like being in a top-tier local cover band without having to do any of the not-so-fun band stuff. Crazy how it works."
This started in St. Louis but is spreading its wings to launch in multiple Midwest cities....including Indy, Memphis, KC, Chicago, Detroit, and Peoria.
Click link to learn more about how a session works and who is best to play in one.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hEq1k0KK_2dqBdd5CrgRceZOYBo_7Akf/view?usp=share_link
On the night of the event, everyone shows up early, hangs out, and goes up to play when their song is called off the setlist. It's a one-time performance which means it's not expected to play perfect....but surprisingly, given the talent level, many of the tunes exceed what anyone could imagine, plus you get to do songs most never get a chance to play "live"...even the true journeyman players. 25 or 6-to-4 (full horn section), The Spirit Of Radio, Uptown Funk (full horn section), 24 Frames, Jessica (all 8 minutes), 1901, Master Of Puppets, Gorilla Radio, Midnight In Harlem, Sell Out (full horn section, ska), and hundreds more.
Click on the link to check out some of the performance songs from past sessions across different venues in St. Louis.
https://www.youtube.com/@soundhaussessions
Who matches well with this "live" event and group?
We don't draw a hard line on qualifications as talent is subjective, but for the sessions to produce the best "live, one-time" result, players and singers need to know what they can deliver. Soundhaus looks for those with "advance or better skills" (at-home or active musicians) or those with band experience (whether in current band or previous) and core competence on the instrument(s). A player can be intermediate level but, again, competence and confidence on instrument must be showcased. You can be, for example, an advanced-level ryhthm guitar player, but that doesn't mean you have to be on lead as well. If you have the talent, we can walk you through any nerves. Many times, musicians under evaluate themselves, so don't miss out on a fun, rewarding experience due to a self assessment if you truly don't know. No beginners, first timers, or inexperienced "on stage" type players. Future groups will broaden out to accommodate more of these skill levels.
Sessions are fee-based ranging from $10-$15, but your first session is free. The fee delivers on the experience for the players and a fun night out. And yes, even veteran musicians in bands have no issue with paying to play as the night's fun, networking, and music experience consistently exceeds expectations. 4.9 out of 5 stars from 400+ musicians in St. Louis.
Questions, reach out to Troy Quinn here on Soundhaus once you get signed-up in the system. Or check out the FAQ's here.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/104RKbmTRkylb6cu0bJctA3dZWH7F04FJ/view?usp=share_link
To join the Indy roster, set-up your profile at https://soundhaus.live
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Rock Block, Indy Session #1Tin Roof , Indianapolis, IN
Hey Indy. Welcome to session #1.
Wanna play?
Let's bring the classic and new rock to a crescendo and expand the boundaries for what can be played....versus what's always played. From the 60s, 70s, 80s to the aughts....Soundhaus does a dive into all that makes looking back into every era of rock a blast and, at times, a challenge for those willing to push.
"I used to jog but the ice cubes kept falling out of my glass"
- David Lee Roth, 1979PLEASE NOTE: The October 15 date is only a placeholder. Once this session secures roughly 30 players across the instrument groups, Soundhaus will find a Wednesday or Thursday in the following month from which to host this first session at Tin Roof. Do not sign-up if you know you normally cannot be made available for those days of the week.
Venue: Tin Roof (Beale Street), backline provided. Gear, such as amps, keyboards, drum breakables will be volunteer opportunities from participating players (first-offered, first received).
To register for this Soundhaus session, go to Soundhaus (official website).
To see what these sessions are like, check out Soundhaus' YouTube channel.
Soundhaus YouTube ChannelWant to know more...check out this link.
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