Explore Indiana Avenue’s music and nightlife from the 1920s through the 1970s with David Leander Williams. Indianapolis Rhythm and Blues recalls the performers and venues that brought audiences together. Includes a foreword by Richard Pierce.
Indianapolis Rhythm and Blues (Images of America)
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For generations, Indiana Avenue was a destination for music, nightlife, and entertainment in Indianapolis. In Indianapolis Rhythm and Blues, David Leander Williams looks back at the ballrooms, supper clubs, neighborhood bars, and nightclubs that welcomed audiences from the 1920s through the 1970s.
The book recalls performances by artists including Nat King Cole and B.B. King, along with comedian Moms Mabley. Their appearances are part of a larger story about the venues and audiences that made the avenue an important stop for entertainers and a gathering place for the city.
Part of the Images of America series, Indianapolis Rhythm and Blues uses historical photographs and accompanying accounts to explore this chapter of Indianapolis culture. It invites readers to discover the places behind the performances and revisit an entertainment district remembered across generations.
Written by David Leander Williams, with a foreword by Richard Pierce.
