Whether you’re prepping for holidays, cramming for finals, or fine-tuning your new year resolution list, one thing is abundantly clear: you deserve a night off. That’s what HI-FI’s here for. We’ve got more than 10 local shows lined up for one big winter hurrah. Check them out below!
Tonic Ball
November 21st | HI-FI
The annual Tonic Ball brings together Indiana’s best bands, musicians, and other talent for an outstanding music festival that supports Hoosiers in need. All purchases help to fund Second Helpings, a Central Indiana nonprofit dedicated to fighting hunger.
This year, HI-FI is helping host the Tonic Ball, with support from Eskenazi Health, on November 21st. Jam to music celebrating Green Day in the vibrant heart of Fountain Square while supporting those in need! You can check out the rest of the lineup and other hosts on Tonic Ball’s official website.
Juice Falls
November 28th | HI-FI | summerbruise, Leisure Hour, and Best Noodles In Town
Over ten years ago, Juice Falls was created on the sleepy southside of Indianapolis, Indiana, and has been too loud for its neighbors ever since. Juice Falls is an exciting mix of grunge and emo rock, with heavy doses of spacy effects, soft 80s-inspired moments, and honest lyrics that anyone can relate to.
The opening acts, consisting of summerbruise, Leisure Hour, and Best Noodles In Town also hail from Indiana! summerbruise is a “fake emo” band that intertwines heavy topics, such as existential dread, with a strangely whimsical sound. Leisure Hour is a three-piece emo band who’s stirred up attention in the Midwest music scene by playing loud, looking slay, and building an intimate community around their band. Best Noodles In Town is a guitar-driven band influenced by the emo, hardcore, pop punk, metal, and progressive genres that they refuse to stop listening to, no matter how much the “big noodle industrial complex” tries to stop them.
This show is extra special, as both Juice Falls and summerbruise will be celebrating their new album releases. Plus, for anyone keeping tabs on the rivalry, the IU/Purdue game will be on the TVs, so you won’t miss a moment while catching one of the best local lineups of the year.
CLIFFS
November 29th | HI-FI | Isaac Rudd and The Revolvers
Building on the success of their sold out LO-FI Lounge show at the beginning of the year, CLIFFS takes the stage at HI-FI on November 29th. CLIFFS delivers a powerful blend of alt-rock, fusing the storytelling of Wilco, the heartland grit of Tom Petty, and the raw energy of the Rolling Stones. With a triple-guitar wall of sound and rich, introspective lyrics, their self-produced EP Souvenir is a sonic deep dive into emotional discovery. Despite being spread across the Midwest and Nashville, CLIFFS thrives on unshakable chemistry and live shows that hit like a gut punch.
Isacc Rudd and The Revolvers are also Indiana mainstays! Isaac Rudd & the Revolvers is an Americana rock band blending multiple genres into a unique sonic experience. Influenced by the garage rock sound of the 1960s and attitude of the ’70s, the band balances true-to-life roots storytelling with tall tales of rock n’ roll.
Keyze AriZona
December 5th | HI-FI | Tavonne, and Allison Victoria
Keyze AriZona is a self-made rapper and songwriter based in Indianapolis, whose sound has managed to reach music lovers all across the country. Consistently releasing projects since 2019, Keyze has produced standout albums including, Vertigo, Pain is Progress II, i wonder! IS GOD REAL? and most recently, Pain is Progress III.
Tavonne and Allison Victoria are also born-and-true Hoosiers! Tavonne is the genuine representation of eclectic and sultry R&B, coupled with an eccentric energy. Her natural ability to tell stories with melodic ease and bring crowds to life has drawn the attention of crowds all across her hometown of Indianapolis. Allison Victoria is a singer, songwriter, musicians and emcee from Indianapolis, IN.
If you weren’t able to catch Keyze AriZona and Tavonne at Chreece this year than you’re in luck! Catch them at HI-FI on November on December 5th.
DSBD: DJ Night
December 12th | HI-FI
It’s a Dubs, Subs, Bad Decisions DJ Night at HI-FI! Featuring a rotating lineup of local DJs curated by IndyMojo Presents, plus the intimate scene of HI-FI, makes this party one of the greatest highlights of 2025. Keep an eye out for more info, coming soon from Indy Mojo Presents.
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Holiday Show
December 13th | HI-FI
Three-time BMA nominee, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band is “the greatest front-porch blues band in the world.” They are led by Reverend Peyton, who is considered to be the premier finger picker playing today and most importantly Josh Baker’s fishing buddy. The band also features Breezy Peyton, literally the hottest washboard player you’ll ever see (yes, she actually sets it on fire), and Jacob Powell, Indianapolis’ most in-demand drummer, whose powerhouse playing drives the whole Big Damn machine.
Their latest record, Dance Songs For Hard Times, went #1 on the Billboard, iTunes, and Sirius XM Blues Charts and was produced by Grammy winner Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton).
Bass Showcase: Hope For The Holidays
December 16th | HI-FI
The 9th Annual Bass Showcase: Hope for the Holidays Fundraiser is a DJ Industry night benefiting Firefly Children and Family Alliance that takes place on December 16th at HI-FI. Featuring a vast lineup of Hoosier talent, including Angel Aura, DJ Whit, Marissa Ericson, and more, this concert raises money for gifts for local foster youth, fulfilling their personal wish lists.
DJ Crews doing B2B sets will be joined by painters, vendors, production team and flow artists:
7rialZ, Always Eric, Angel Aura, Becca Brainz, Black Moose, Cam Miller, Circle City Fire, dcryptEd, DJ Whit, Drop Martian, Flyweight, Hido, Jeff Crews, Jinx, KatiesourusART, Macular Events, Marissa Ericson, Miss Amillionaire, MTB, Plug Nugz, Samaro, Sifu, Slo Boi, Snaps Inc, Synchronoize, Taylor Flanagan, Traver, Uriah G, and Xatalyst.
Hank Ruff’s Holiday Hoedown
December 26th | HI-FI
Growing up in Southern Indiana, Hank was surrounded by hardcore country music everywhere he went. By 11, he had taken up the mandolin and played in bluegrass jam sessions, later switching to guitar and exploring his favorite tracks from the ’90s country scene. Following the success of his recent EP Hellbender, which topped the iTunes all-genre chart, Ruff is pursuing his musical calling by performing throughout the Midwest and beyond.
Six Foot Blonde
December 27th | HI-FI | Spring Term
Featuring the outstanding vocal talent of Julia, Six Foot Blonde is the rare kind of band that combines earnest and exciting. They mean what they say, sing what they believe, and show up to every show ready to jam with every crowd they meet. Six Foot Blonde burst out of their local Midwestern scene with enough excitement to draw crowds across the country in under three years.
Their opening act, Spring Term, also comes from Indiana! Raised on a steady midwestern diet of indie and classic rock, project creator Nathan Davis has taken his pulse for songwriting and production and is peering out a new window. In a world woven with quick-clicks, Spring Term makes music that inspires self-reflection and enjoying the present.
Connor McLaren
January 2nd | HI-FI | Abigail Rose, and Current Entertainment
“I’m gonna be emotional. You’re gonna be emotional. We’re all gonna be emotional. So come on out,” said Conner McLaren on a heartfelt post.
Like an American Liam Gallagher, but friendlier, Connor built his musical home from Bloomington, Indiana. Without a team or music biz knowledge, he and his brother Alec, began setting up outside of their favorite bands’ concerts. They’d play on the street amidst droves of music fans exiting venues. These DIY antics got the attention of indie-icon Ben Kweller, who invited the brothers to Texas to write and record. In the spring of 2022, Connor signed with The Noise Company to release his forthcoming debut album, Innocence, in 2023.
Abigail Rose and Current Entertainment are also fellow Hoosiers!
Abigail Rose knew she wanted to write songs and share them with the world since she first started playing guitar at 10 years old. After growing up in Indiana and focusing on her mental, physical, and spiritual well-being, her musical creations started to flow effortlessly.
Current Entertainment was born out of a garage in Bloomington, Indiana. Aiden Blankenship and Eric Olson were just two teenagers strumming guitars and having some fun during the pandemic. Now, the band has five members all in their early 20s: consisting of jazz students and bluegrass pickers which has evolved the sound into a unique combination of music filled with love and jamming.
Rok Hollywood
January 3rd | HI-FI | Mr. Asylum
Rok Hollywood is an 80’s Hard Rock style band, specializing in originals, cover songs, and whatever else they can get their hands on. Incorporating their grinding guitar riffs with melody-laden vocals, Rok Hollywood has become known among the locals of Indiana, performing with stars like Def Leppard/Journey, Warrant and Firehouse, and Tesla.
The Hammer and the Hatchet
January 25th | HI-FI | Lucas Wayne & The Cottonmouths
The Hammer & The Hatchet (John Bowyer & Jayme Hood) are definitive Hoosiers, refining their musical artistry in the fabled hills of southern Indiana. During their decade of musicianship, they have written and released four albums of original Midwestern Roots Music and have been refining their songwriting and performing abilities. They honed their skills and craft in the honest old-school tradition of putting in time and collaborating with some of the most significant performers in their scene.