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Monday Mar 15, 2027
4 Dear Life Tour

Gus Dapperton

HI-FI
Indianapolis, IN
Mar 15
Monday
7:00 PM
Doors Open
All AgesBuy Tickets

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Venue Presale: Mon 10/26 10am - Tues 10/27 12am, code: MOKB27
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ARTIST PROFILE | Gus Dapperton

AlternativeIndie
“Show me the escape,” Gus Dapperton sings at the start of his new album 4 Dear Life, “You know that there’s a place that we can go.” His voice is processed, scrunched up — even if he hadn’t sung the word escape, his tone alone would suggest the need for release. All the music drops out as he names his desire: “Take me out to the disco.” And then, sounding like a primal howl from the most beautiful, dirty Lower East Side dive bar in existence, the guitar comes in.
Since time immemorial, in historic moments of change and extremity, human beings have looked to dance for relief. For skin-on-skin intimacy. For liberating anonymity and community. Take a look around: The news headlines, the video clips on social media feeds, the soundbites from politicians and executives — they are not painting a rosy picture. “Hell is in disguise as real life,” is Gus’ poetic spin on the waking nightmare of 2026 and, as ever, one available point ofegress is heating up after midnight. Take me out to the disco. Welcome to the club.
At 29 years old, Gus has moved from EPs to albums and back again; he’s had his moments of TikTok virality; he’s modeled for a luxury fashion house; he’s done the major label thing; and more recently he stepped outside of music to write and direct a feature film. All this experience led him to a kind of creative crossroads. An independent artist for the first time in years, at the close of his twenties, he felt like he needed a clean slate to find his musical practice again.
“I wanted to come back to music and find it the same way that I did when I started making it for the first time in high school,” he says. The very act of crafting dance music was a creative reset that “allowed me to create in a really effortless and natural way.” It also felt right, not just for this terrifying, confusing moment in world history, but also for Gus’ reality right now.
As a New York resident immersed in the city’s nightlife, DJing and dancing, he’s been sweating out all the troubles of the day, as a wise man once put it. After ping-ponging between clubs and bars in Manhattan and Brooklyn like he was the J train, he birthed 4 Dear Life — the exuberant, surprising, and vulnerable (this is a Gus Dapperton record, after all) result of life lately.
“This album is so precious to me because it’s really inspired by my life in New York,” he says, “Settling into my apartment, creating a great space to work in, forming routines to be healthier.” He’s got a high-achieving girlfriend who is working on her PhD, a fact which comes up on the LP, and he’s rubbing shoulders with lots of smart, dedicated individuals — including his sister, a close collaborator and confidant from the beginning, who is now attending law school — and yet everyone is feeling the weight of the current moment. “I’m part of a community,” he says, and
despite it all “we have hope.” 4 Dear Life is that hope articulated in all its anxiety and joy.
“Take Me to the Disco” acts as opening credits, an unusually structured intro that brings in the big ideas and disparate sounds of the album before taking off with “Sweet Tooth,” a high-energy dance-pop song that immediately dispels any doubt that Gus will ace the assignment. For past projects, he often wrote on acoustic guitar, but many of 4 Dear Life’s songs entered the world as beats — a particular tempo and swing. It’s an LP guided by lizard-brain instinct and if the drums sound right, everything proceeds from there. Picture it: You’re in the club and the DJ blends into a rhythm that pulls you from the bar to the dance floor. You’re not thinking, you’re just moving.
Regular listeners of Gus know he’s a clever lyricist, quick with wordplay and a turn of phrase, but some of the best moments on 4 Dear Life exist in a place beyond language. “Holding On” opens with an evocative snippet of a lyric — “I woke up with Danny’s song stuck in my head” — and becomes a walloping house song. With a rubbery bass line like this, who needs words?
When Gus does pick up the pen he’s all the more deliberate. The heart of the album is “Queen,” which did begin with some guitar chords and eventually grew into the track Gus is most proud of. “I’ve been so pissed off the last couple years about the state of the world,” he explains, and he channeled that energy into a kind of protest song about the tyranny of shitty men. “I wanna be one of the girls,” he sings on the hook, vocals unfiltered as he expresses a complex yearning to escape a game — gender and its socially inscribed roles — that no one actually signs up for. “No man is a king to a queen,” he pronounces. It’s got a message and it’s catchy. Amen.
4 Dear Life takes its title from the expression “holding on for dear life,” and Gus describes the album as his attempt to find hope in times of struggle. “Dancing while the world’s on fire,” he muses, acknowledging that it may sound cheesy, but that doesn’t make it any less true. The serotonin is real. The community is real. In between songs, knitting the album together, are little interstitial moments of random conversation between Gus’ friends. That’s all very real.
On paper and in practice, 4 Dear Life may sound like a departure from his previous albums but it’s more grounded in his day-to-day life than some of his earlier work. It’s a dance record that leaps from the streets and vibey spaces of a specific New York era in the same way a great Deee-Lite record operates for the ’90s rave scene, or a Rapture record for 2000s dance-punk.
For Gus Dapperton and for us, this is a time capsule that speaks (often without words) to our era, and also a model for life during wartime, when everyone needs someone and something to hold onto. 4 Dear Life isn't about escaping the world; it's about finding enough joy to live in it.
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About HI-FI | Indianapolis, IN

HI-FI is located inside the historic Murphy Arts Center in the heart of Fountain Square. HI-FI hosts shows virtually every night of the week and is known for finding new artists on the rise. The venue is acoustically one of the best sounding venues in the Midwest. The entrance is located at the front of the building on Virginia Ave and the Indianapolis Cultural Trail.

 

Box Office: 317-986-7101
Main: 317-986-9701

Getting Around the Venue

1043 Virginia Ave #4,
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Hours: 1 hour before doors through end of show
Doors: varies, typically 1 hour before show

Frequently Asked Questions About HI-FI | Indianapolis, IN

What are the age restrictions at this venue?

Most of our gigs are open to those of all ages, though there are a few exceptions. Double-check our website for specific age requirements before getting your tickets. We’ve made it super easy to spot the age restrictions on each event listing.

If you are going to indulge in a seating upgrade in our VIP area, all guests must be 21 years of age or older.

HI-FI requires a valid ID for admission. For guests who will be consuming alcoholic beverages, a valid state or government issues ID is required. Everyone will be carded during check-in. Expired and temporary ID’s are not accepted.

Can I upgrade my ticket to VIP seating?

HI-FI proudly offers our VIP Deck, situated at the rear of the venue. This elevated section features table seating and provides convenient access to the bar. Please be advised that all guests in this area must be 21 years of age or older. For seating upgrade inquiries, please contact the box office at boxoffice@hifiindy.com or check here.

What items are permitted or prohibited at this venue?

At our venues, we strive to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests. While specific rules may vary slightly depending on the event location, the following list generally applies across all venues.

Any illegal items found will be confiscated immediately. Guests discovered with prohibited items inside the venue may face ejection, and those attempting to enter with such items may be denied entry.

We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to these guidelines to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment during our events.

Permitted Items Include:

  • All bags and possessions are subject to search and may be subject to metal detection. No backpacks are permitted at any of our venues.
  • Clear tote or bag made from plastic, vinyl or PVC that does not exceed 14” x 14” in size.
  • Personal purse, fanny pack or handbag so long as it does not exceed 14” x 14” in size
  • To-Go Food from local restaurants
  • Clear Plastic Refillable Water Bottles (empty)
  • A warm heart and smiles

Prohibited items include:

  • Weapons of any kind: Firearms (with or without permit), knives (any size), multi-tools
  • Pepper Spray or Mace
  • Flares or Fireworks
  • Oversized bags (Bag larger than 12” x 12”, including all backpacks, briefcases, luggage, or duffle bags)
  • Metal Water Bottles
  • Illegal Substances
  • Outside Beverages
  • Laser Pointers
  • Removable lens cameras or flash photography, tripods, monopods, selfie-sticks (unless pre-approved by Event Manager)
  • Audio or Video recording devices (unless pre-approved by Event Manager)
  • Signs larger than 11” x 17” or any sign attached to a stick or pole
  • Skateboards, hoverboards, rollerblades, scooters, or bicycles
  • Hula hoops, spray paint, silly string
  • Noise Making devices (i.e. Air Horns, drums, whistles)
  • Coolers or Ice Chests
  • Animals/Pets (Except Service Animals)

HI-FI reserves the right to prohibit any item, including items not listed above, from entering the premises if deemed hazardous or disruptive to the event.

Can I bring a bag into the show?

Yes! You’re welcome to bring personal purse, fanny pack or handbag so long as it does not exceed 14” x 14” in size. No backpacks are permitted at any time.

What’s the parking situation like?

Depending on the day and time, finding a spot can be tricky. On busy show days we advise arriving early to ensure you get a good spot.

We’re excited to announce our partnership with LAZ Parking to offer pre-paid parking options for HI-FI and HI-FI Annex events. The lot is conveniently located directly next to HI-FI Annex, in the former PNC Bank parking lot. Check here for parking availability ahead of your show.

Parking is free on all of the surrounding streets in Fountain Square and most parking lots.

We advise against traveling down St. Patrick St on show days, as it can become congested one-way with traffic coming from both directions.

Bike parking is available at any of the bike racks on Virginia Ave in front of HI-FI.

What is the camera/photo policy for this venue?

Our photo policy varies for each event and is at the discretion of the artist performing that night. This policy can change from night to night.

As a general guideline, we typically do not permit professional photography unless it has been pre-approved by either HI-FI or the Artist Management.

For approved photographers, you’re welcome to snap photos during the first three songs of the performance. However, please refrain from using flash.

Media personnel and professional photographers interested in covering our events can reach out to us at marketing@hifiindy.com to request media credentials.

Is there food and drink at this venue?

Absolutely! You can grab some chips, candy, or snacks at HI-FI’s bar. We also offer a variety of snacks and non alcoholic beverages, available for purchase at our box office for patrons under 21.

View seating maps for this venue

Check your show listing for information on the show’s seating configuration. The majority of HI-FI shows are general admission, standing-room-only. Depending on the show, there are a handful of tables available to those who arrive early. There is a limited amount of seating upgrades available on the VIP deck. Contact the box office to secure a seating upgrade for your show at boxoffice@hifiindy.com or check here. Shows that are reserved or partially reserved seating configurations will have information or purchase options directly on the event listing.

Can I leave and re-enter the venue?

Re-entry is allowed for HI-FI shows once you’ve been stamped or wristbanded by a member of our staff.

Do you offer ADA, handicap or special needs options?

There are 2 handicapped parking spots in the lot located across Prospect St. closest to El Arado Mexican Grill. The box office handles any special needs or ADA seating requests at boxoffice@hifiindy.com.

Where is the box office located?

Getting tickets to our shows is super easy! You have a few options, depending on how you like to roll:

Online: Grab your tickets in advance from our official websites, hifiindy.com and mokbpresents.com, or through our trusted ticketing partner tixr.com.

In Person: Swing by one of our convenient box office locations around the Murphy Arts Center building and grab tickets with no service fees:

HI-FI Box Office: Found at 1043 Virginia Ave Suite 4 (at the main entrance to HI-FI). Open only on show nights, starting 1 hour before published door times until the end of show.

Annex Box Office: Found at 1065 St. Patrick Street (at the main entrance to Annex). Open only on show nights, starting 1 hour before published door times until 9 pm.

I lost something at the show. Who do I contact?

Have you misplaced something during one of our events? Don’t worry, we’re here to help reunite you with your belongings! While we can’t take responsibility for lost or stolen items, we’re committed to assisting you in any way we can.

Found items are securely stored at our office until they’re claimed. Please note that items lost during late-night events might take until the next morning to reach our lost and found. We know you might be eager to retrieve your belongings (like that phone you’re pinging outside our door at 6 am), but our team typically wraps up late-night events and may not be available until later in the morning.

To inquire about lost items, shoot us an email at boxoffice@hifiindy.com. Found items can be picked up in our Office (Suite 2) Monday – Fridays 10am – 6pm. Guests may be required to provide identification or another form of verification to claim their items.

Let’s work together to get your goods back to you as quickly as possible!

What is your refund policy?

What’s Your Refund Policy for Postponed Shows?

If a show gets postponed, don’t sweat it! We’ll shoot you an email to let you know about the change, and if you’re cool with the new date, no further action is needed on your part. We’ll be working diligently to find a new date for the show, and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way. But if you can’t make it to the rescheduled gig, we’ve got your back. You’ll have a generous 30-day window following the announcement of the new date to request a refund.

Please bear with us as we explore rescheduling options with the tour. Your patience is much appreciated as we work to present the best possible show experience for you.

What’s the Refund Policy for Canceled Shows?

In the unfortunate event of a canceled show, don’t fret! If you purchased your tickets online, your refund will be processed automatically. Just sit tight and allow 3-5 business days for the refund to appear in your bank account.
No need to lift a finger! However, there are a few scenarios where you might need to reach out to our box office:

  • If you’ve received a new or different card since your original purchase.
  • If you haven’t seen the refund in your account after 5 business days.

What Happens if a Show Gets Rescheduled?

No worries! If a show you’ve already grabbed tickets for gets rescheduled, your tickets will still be valid for the new date. We’ll shoot you an email to let you know about the change, and if you’re good to go for the new date, no further action is needed on your part.

However, if you can’t make it to the rescheduled gig, we’ve got you covered. You’ll have a generous 30 days from the announcement of the new date to request a refund. Just reach out directly to our box office to kickstart the process.

Beware of counterfeit tickets. How do I tell if my ticket is valid?

It’s crucial for all buyers to exercise caution when purchasing tickets from unauthorized sites and ticket resellers. Tixr is the only ticket vendor supported at our venues. Unfortunately, this is a widespread issue affecting venues nationwide, and true fans often find themselves at a loss. Regrettably, there’s little we can do in such situations. Since the original transaction didn’t occur through our authorized ticketing partners, we lack the necessary information to assist. It’s disheartening to witness fans being taken advantage of, especially on platforms like Craigslist, Facebook, StubHub, VividSeats, SeatGeek, and others. We are only obligated to honor valid tickets purchased through our approved channels.

Can I purchase tickets in person without fees?

Yes. HI-FI box office is located at the main entrance off of Virginia Avenue. The box office is open 1 hour prior to the published door time. Additionally, our Annex Box Office on St. Patrick Street, across from the church, is open 1 hour prior to the published door time on Annex show nights.

NOTE: HI-FI venues are now cashless. We accept all major credit cards and tap-to-pay options for tickets and other purchases inside the venues.

Do you have free WI-FI?

Yes. HI-FI offers free WI-FI during all shows. Simply select the HI-FI Free WI-FI network and you are all set!

All Ages
Mar 15

Gus Dapperton

HI-FI
FREE
Presented By: MOKB Presents
Doors: 7:00 PM
Start Time: 8:00 pm

Venue Presale: Mon 10/26 10am - Tues 10/27 12am, code: MOKB27
Learn More About This Show
Add to Calendar 03/15/2027 08:00 PM03/15/2027 11:00 PMGus DappertonMore Information: https://mokbpresents.com/event/gus-dapperton/HI-FI

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ARTIST PROFILE | Gus Dapperton

AlternativeIndie
“Show me the escape,” Gus Dapperton sings at the start of his new album 4 Dear Life, “You know that there’s a place that we can go.” His voice is processed, scrunched up — even if he hadn’t sung the word escape, his tone alone would suggest the need for release. All the music drops out as he names his desire: “Take me out to the disco.” And then, sounding like a primal howl from the most beautiful, dirty Lower East Side dive bar in existence, the guitar comes in.
Since time immemorial, in historic moments of change and extremity, human beings have looked to dance for relief. For skin-on-skin intimacy. For liberating anonymity and community. Take a look around: The news headlines, the video clips on social media feeds, the soundbites from politicians and executives — they are not painting a rosy picture. “Hell is in disguise as real life,” is Gus’ poetic spin on the waking nightmare of 2026 and, as ever, one available point ofegress is heating up after midnight. Take me out to the disco. Welcome to the club.
At 29 years old, Gus has moved from EPs to albums and back again; he’s had his moments of TikTok virality; he’s modeled for a luxury fashion house; he’s done the major label thing; and more recently he stepped outside of music to write and direct a feature film. All this experience led him to a kind of creative crossroads. An independent artist for the first time in years, at the close of his twenties, he felt like he needed a clean slate to find his musical practice again.
“I wanted to come back to music and find it the same way that I did when I started making it for the first time in high school,” he says. The very act of crafting dance music was a creative reset that “allowed me to create in a really effortless and natural way.” It also felt right, not just for this terrifying, confusing moment in world history, but also for Gus’ reality right now.
As a New York resident immersed in the city’s nightlife, DJing and dancing, he’s been sweating out all the troubles of the day, as a wise man once put it. After ping-ponging between clubs and bars in Manhattan and Brooklyn like he was the J train, he birthed 4 Dear Life — the exuberant, surprising, and vulnerable (this is a Gus Dapperton record, after all) result of life lately.
“This album is so precious to me because it’s really inspired by my life in New York,” he says, “Settling into my apartment, creating a great space to work in, forming routines to be healthier.” He’s got a high-achieving girlfriend who is working on her PhD, a fact which comes up on the LP, and he’s rubbing shoulders with lots of smart, dedicated individuals — including his sister, a close collaborator and confidant from the beginning, who is now attending law school — and yet everyone is feeling the weight of the current moment. “I’m part of a community,” he says, and
despite it all “we have hope.” 4 Dear Life is that hope articulated in all its anxiety and joy.
“Take Me to the Disco” acts as opening credits, an unusually structured intro that brings in the big ideas and disparate sounds of the album before taking off with “Sweet Tooth,” a high-energy dance-pop song that immediately dispels any doubt that Gus will ace the assignment. For past projects, he often wrote on acoustic guitar, but many of 4 Dear Life’s songs entered the world as beats — a particular tempo and swing. It’s an LP guided by lizard-brain instinct and if the drums sound right, everything proceeds from there. Picture it: You’re in the club and the DJ blends into a rhythm that pulls you from the bar to the dance floor. You’re not thinking, you’re just moving.
Regular listeners of Gus know he’s a clever lyricist, quick with wordplay and a turn of phrase, but some of the best moments on 4 Dear Life exist in a place beyond language. “Holding On” opens with an evocative snippet of a lyric — “I woke up with Danny’s song stuck in my head” — and becomes a walloping house song. With a rubbery bass line like this, who needs words?
When Gus does pick up the pen he’s all the more deliberate. The heart of the album is “Queen,” which did begin with some guitar chords and eventually grew into the track Gus is most proud of. “I’ve been so pissed off the last couple years about the state of the world,” he explains, and he channeled that energy into a kind of protest song about the tyranny of shitty men. “I wanna be one of the girls,” he sings on the hook, vocals unfiltered as he expresses a complex yearning to escape a game — gender and its socially inscribed roles — that no one actually signs up for. “No man is a king to a queen,” he pronounces. It’s got a message and it’s catchy. Amen.
4 Dear Life takes its title from the expression “holding on for dear life,” and Gus describes the album as his attempt to find hope in times of struggle. “Dancing while the world’s on fire,” he muses, acknowledging that it may sound cheesy, but that doesn’t make it any less true. The serotonin is real. The community is real. In between songs, knitting the album together, are little interstitial moments of random conversation between Gus’ friends. That’s all very real.
On paper and in practice, 4 Dear Life may sound like a departure from his previous albums but it’s more grounded in his day-to-day life than some of his earlier work. It’s a dance record that leaps from the streets and vibey spaces of a specific New York era in the same way a great Deee-Lite record operates for the ’90s rave scene, or a Rapture record for 2000s dance-punk.
For Gus Dapperton and for us, this is a time capsule that speaks (often without words) to our era, and also a model for life during wartime, when everyone needs someone and something to hold onto. 4 Dear Life isn't about escaping the world; it's about finding enough joy to live in it.
CONNECT:

Supporting Acts

About the Venue

HI-FI is located inside the historic Murphy Arts Center in the heart of Fountain Square. HI-FI hosts shows virtually every night of the week and is known for finding new artists on the rise. The venue is acoustically one of the best sounding venues in the Midwest. The entrance is located at the front of the building on Virginia Ave and the Indianapolis Cultural Trail.

 
Amenities: Live Music, Premium Sound, Full Bar, 24 Draft Beers On Tap, VIP Seating, Street-Level Box Office

Upgrades: A limited amount of VIP seating upgrades (21+) are available for select shows.  Contact the box office to purchase or check availability: boxoffice@hifiindy.com.

Ticket Support: Box Office opens 1 hour before published door time. For ticket related questions please email boxoffice@hifiindy.com.

Parking: Street Parking, Bike Parking
Refund Policy: All tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable unless the show is canceled or rescheduled.  Contact the box office with any questions: boxoffice@hifiindy.com.
1043 Virginia Ave #4 Indianapolis, IN 46203

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