News

Grindstone's postpones re-opening party.

Grindstone's reschedules its party.

Audio Diner sponsors legendary blues master Roy Book Binder

Audio Diner is proud to sponser legendary blues master Roy Book Binder at the Indianapolis Art Center on Sunday evening, October 27 at 7:30.

Griffin's Pub - Saturday night, April 24th from 8pm till 11pm

Audio Diner returns to Griffin's Pub

Kevin and Dave revive their roles in the mega-hit "Pump Boys and Dinettes"

Following quickly on the heels of their first road-trip with Pump Boys, the popular Indy cast of Pump Boys and Dinettes will be presenting the show at "The Artist's Studio" in Fishers, IN (north side of Indianapolis) on August, 21, 22, 23 and 24. The group has finally decided to name the group to facilitate future productions and to make things easier for road trips. The group is called "Dashboardlight Entertainment" in honor of the final song on their warm-up tape.

Grindstones Cancels Entire Year

After pushing us to commit to more performances for the year 2003, Grindstone Charley's on east Washington has CANCELLED all of our performances for the year.

Audio Diner launches a new website

The boys have launched a new website with promises that, in addition to keeping the calendar updated, they will make sure that "news" and "pictures" are updated on a regular basis as well. Thanks for being such good supporters.

Audio Diner bring legendary blues master Roy Book Binder to Indy

Audio Diner is proud to sponser legendary blues master Roy Book Binder at the Indianapolis Art Center on Sunday evening, October 27 at 7:30.

Audio adds a new venue

Audio Diner played friday night, October 8 at a new location, Bud's Tavern. Bud's is located on the northeast corner of 30th and Lafayette Rd.

Ernie Hawkins plays Slippery Noodle, Oct. 24

Ernie Hawkins, one of the leading experts on Rev. Gary Davis and his playing style, is performing at the Slippery Noodle in downtown Indianapolis on Sunday night, October 24 at 8:00. Kevin has studied with Ernie and highly recommends this show. We'll meet at the Slippery Noodle at about 7:30. Please come join us.

Scott Blome gets married

Scott Blome, a good friend of the band from Kevin's Purdue days, was married on Saturday, November 27, in Louisville, KY. Scott was a lighting manager and soundman for "Foundations" from 1978 through 1981. Scott married a wonderful woman, Janie Humphries in a ceremony which they dubbed "When pigs fly."

"Mr. Girl" of "Dr. Unconscious and the Electro-shock Therapy" is Found Living a Quiet Life in the South

After the recent posting of the "Dr. Unconscious and the Electro-shock Therapy" photo on our website, our long-lost, female vocalist, Carol Jazwinski, has been found. A friend of hers was "googling" her maiden name and located our site. She contacted Carol who then contacted us. The email reunion was warm and its great to hear that Carol (who is now Carol Svec) is doing so well.

Michelle and Audio Diner Booked at the Indiana State Fair

The combined entity of Michelle Haddix and Audio Diner have just received word that they are booked at the Indiana State Fair on August 19, 2005 for two sets. One set will be from 1 - 1:45pm and the other set will be from 3 - 3:45pm.

Audio Diner adds "Pest Control" to its List of Services

At a recent wedding held in Mounds State Park near Anderson, IN, Audio Diner was called into service to provide pest controls as well as entertainment. While setting up for the show (and while the wedding was in full swing out back in the woods), the boys were interrupted by the caterer who ran in yelling "We need to close the doors. There's a big snake right out in front of the building."

Audio Diner Plays Lunchtime Concert on Indy Canal with Michelle Haddix

The band played a "hot" show for the Indy Parks lunchtime canal concert series in front of the Indiana Historical Society. The weather was warm and muggy, with a constant chance of rain. No rain appeared, however, and the band played a fun show.

Dedicated Fans Brave Storm for Concert on Irving Circle in Irvington

Almost 50 fans hung around through the rain on Saturday night, July 16 as Audio Diner, joined by Michelle Haddix and crew, played the Irving Circle on South Audubon Rd in Irvington. When the band started there was only spotty rain but by 7:30 the rain was hard and steady and many of the crowd refused to give up and leave.

Hugh Hudson - The Passing of a Wonderful Friend

Hugh Hudson, a great friend of Kevin and Dave's and the father of Jay and Annie Hudson, two of the original members of Kevin and Dave's first band "Foundations", passed away today from complications of pneumonia. There are many Hugh Hudson stories we will relate on this website in the future. 2005 has been a tough year for all of us, first losing Dave's father, Herb Newman, another of our original fans and supporters, and now Hugh Hudson, whose basement we commandeered for several years during the years of "Foundations." Hugh we will sure miss you.

AudioDiner Plays the Carmel Music Festival to a Large, Wet but Determined Crowd

Joe Cunningham FINALLY performed to a home-town crowd in Carmel. Rain threatened all day and then finally arrived just as the band was getting started. In spite of the rain, the crowd remained and the band played a 90-minute show to a very receptive crowd. "This was one of the best crowds we've ever played for and we're hopeful we get invited back some day," said Dave.

It's So Good! AudioDiner Plays the Downtown ArtsGarden

The band played for a second year at the downtown ArtsGarden. This time the lunchtime show was scheduled for mid-week instead of saturday and that helped provide a better crowd from the downtown offices.

Fores Liggins Guests with Kevin and Michelle at The Monon Coffee Company in Broad Ripple

One of Kevin's Chemistry/Physics students this year at Broad Ripple is an excellent saxophone player, Fores Liggins. Fores joined Kevin and Michelle as they christened a new venue for Audio Diner, the Monon Coffee Company in Broad Ripple. Joe and Kevin have been coming to the Monon for almost 10 years on a fairly regular basis. For about 8 years Kevin and Joe would spend several mornings a week in the Monon drinking a cup of coffee or tea and talking with locals before taking a 6-mile jaunt on the Monon trail. That schedule has changed a good bit in the last year since Kevin started teaching at Broad Ripple and Joe took work with McGraw-Hill.

JustJillAndJoe.com Launched

Jill Phillips and Joe Cunningham have just launched their website justjillandjoe.com. Jill and Joe are doing more and more music as a duet and have now started a website to support their music. Visit often for information on their upcoming CD and for locations where you can see them. www.justjillandjoe.com

Audio Diner and Michelle Haddix Return to the Indiana State Fair for Third Straight Year

For a third straight year, Audio Diner and Michelle will be performing at the Indiana State Fair. This year we will be performing on Saturday, August 18. Three shows at 3pm, 5pm and 7pm. Since it is a saturday, we expect some large crowds. Come out if you get a chance.

"Just Jill and Joe" Return to "Lazy Daze" for outdoor, afternoon show

"Just Jill and Joe" return to "Lazy Daze" coffee house for an afternoon show on June 21, 2008 from 1 to 2:30pm. Drop in and give them your support.