Best NFL Player: Jim Irsay

Why? Because Jim Irsay (owner of the Indianapolis Colts) was the first member of the NFL to publicly comment on Rush Limbaugh's desire to become an NFL team owner himself. "I myself couldn't even think of voting for him" said Irsay. That says it all. Thanks Mr. Irsay.
And BOO to the St. Louis Rams for even talking to the racist hypocrite lying arrogant turd Limbaugh in the first place.

Best Mystery

Mystery Girl. Have you run into this girl at any of the clubs around Indianapolis? She wont tell you her real name. She calls herself Mystery Girl. She loves Blues and Jazz. She left this photo of herself for me at a Jazz show. Who are you Mystery Girl?

Roots Band: 19clark25

19clark25. Originality lives! Even the band name is different. This band reminds me of something Levon Helm might put together if he was a little younger and a Hoosier. I've seen these guys at Locals Only in East Broad Ripple and I could of stayed all night if my girlfriend of the moment hadn't decided to act like a....anyhoo, I highly recommend this act for anyone wanting to catch a band that's on their way up.
www.myspace.com/19clark25

Ad Agency/Production House

King Media Services. The Best. Just ask anyone who has worked with Al Stone on any of a myriad of projects, whether they be television commercials, books, radio shows, graphic designs, jingles, theatre productions, full length LP's and CD's, voice overs, web broadcasts, and just about anything! Well, you just can't find a better "go to guy" than Al Stone. His web site doesn't even mention many of the famous and talented artists he has worked with in his long career. Here's a few that I know of...
Sandi Patti, The Wright Brothers Band, Yank Rachell, and that guy who wore the psychedelic outfit at Woodstock, John Sebastian.
www.mediaservices.us/index.htm

Mug Shot 2009 Henry Lee Summer

Hands down it's gotta be this one of Indy's own rock star boogie boy Hank Swartz, better known as Henry Lee Summer. Pretty damn scary. A lesson for any would be Meth users for sure. We wish Henry the best. He's a great talent.
www.henryleesummer.com/

Sammy Terry Late Night Ghoul

Best Local TV Show Ever

Sammy Terry. If you were fortunate enough to see Sammy Terry's Nightmare Theatre while it was on during the 1960's and 70's, than you know this nomination for best local TV show is right on. Who could forget that eerie laugh that scared so many of us kids who dared to stay up late night to see Sammy emerge from his coffin and present his horror films. I loved watching those Hammer films with Christopher Lee running about in a fog drenched English forest. Just way cool stuff. Too bad it's off the air. Bring back Sammy!
www.sammyterry.com/home.html

Jazz Group

Frank Glover
Jazz sax man. Way cool. For a guaranteed excellent evening, you should catch this Indy gem at the Jazz Kitchen (5377 N. College Ave. 253-4900) on Monday nights with Claude Sifferlen on piano. Don't miss this show! Claude and Frank should be household names all over the planet as far as I'm concerned.

Blues Band

Magic Lantern Blues Band
Smokin'! I first saw these guys at Zanies Too and was blown away by the red hot Chicago harp playing of Allen Stratyner. On vocals is Jeffrey Lee singing like a Delta thunderstorm at the break of day. On slide guitar is Vince Mullin who plays like Elmore James time warped into the 21st century. Mike Strauss of the legendary Art Adams rock-a billy band is on Fender bass and look out! That would be Greg Cole on drums.

Bar North Side: Mug Shots

Mug Shots (6525 N. College Ave. 251-6985)
Motorcycles and plenty of seating outside make this Broad Ripple hangout a favorite from Spring 'till Autumn. Live music on the weekends with a cover charge of $3.00 to $5.00....plenty of parking for cars and Harley's.
UPDATE! I Just got word that Mug Shots is now closed so don't bother with it!

Bar South Side: The Gaslight Inn

The Gaslight Inn (2280 S. Meridian St. 782-1250)
Rumored to be one of John Dillingers' hangouts, and just a couple of miles south of downtown, the Gaslight is one of Indy's best places to see live music because of the intimate atmosphere in the bar ( and they don't charge cover). The room seats about 45 or 50 so the service is good and the wait staff has always been friendy. It's a cool old two story house and if you believe in ghosts you might want to watch some of the unexplained happenings at the bar late at night.

Walking Downtown

The Canal Downtown
Hands down, best place for a walk in Indy must be The Canal Walk with it's great views of the city and minutes from everything downtown.

Hamburger: The Red Key

The Red Key (5170 N. College Ave. 283-4601)
Served on a paper plate no less, this is the best hamburger in town. Be sure to order the potato salad too mmm-good stuff potato fans. Russ Settle told me the hamburgers taste so good because the grill is so old. Ok.
The place is adorned with a bunch of old model airplanes hanging from the ceiling and there's some pretty cool original paintings on the walls that portray some European village.
WARNING: If you don't act like a gentleman or lady, you will be asked to leave. Hang your coat or jacket up where provided ( not the back of your chair) and be nice.