10 East Arts is excited to present the Saturday Night Vibes Concert Series, 6 months of live music on the first Saturday of each month April – September curated by Richard “Sleepy” Floyd.
Join us for our final Saturday Night Vibes Concert with Rob Dixon and the Organ-nizers!
Saturday, September 3
Doors Open: 7:30pm
Music: 8:00pm - 9:30pm
10 East Arts HUB
3137 E. 10th Street *
*Concerts will be moved outside weather permitting
FREE. All Ages.
Cash Bar. Food will be available for purchase.
About Rob Dixon
Rob Dixon is a nationally recognized saxophonist and has worked with a wide variety of artists, from Illinois Jacquet to Ali from "A Tribe Called Quest." In addition to working as a full-time performer, Mr. Dixon is one of the principal organizers, and also education director, for the Indy Jazz Fest. A graduate of Hampton University, he is also an alumnus of Indiana University. After completing the master’s program in Jazz Studies at IU, Mr. Dixon moved to New York City in 1996, establishing himself as a professional musician working with the Count Basie Band, Rufus Reid, The Ellington Band, composer Bill Lee (Spike Lee ’ s father), Illinois Jacquet, Jonah Jones, and the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, as well as many others. He returned to Indianapolis in 2002 and started Triology (the first group to be signed by the Owl Studios record label). Recently, one of Mr. Dixon's original compositions ( Soul Talk ) was featured in the major motion picture Big Stan.
About the Organ-Nizers
The Organ-nizers are known for their smooth R&B, funk sounds presented in an improv jazzy way. The band is comprised of saxophonist Hank Hankerson , Guitarist Robert Coleman, B3 man Johnny Dial & Drummer Ralph Hankerson.
Saturday Night Vibes Series Line-Up
Doors Open: 7:30 p.m.
Show: 8 - 9:30 p.m.
September 6: Rob Dixon Trio & The Organ-nizers // Jazz
Presented by 10 East Arts
About the Curator:
Richard “Sleepy” Floyd
10 East Arts Music Series Curator
Richard "Sleepy" Floyd is a drummer, composer, and producer known for his versatility and high level of musicianship. Currently residing in Indianapolis, his 24-year music playing career spans several genres including jazz, rock, hip-hop, and gospel, and Sleepy has performed, recorded, and shared the stage with various artists across several genres. But ultimately, a love for hip-hop, jazz, and beat production led to co-founding The Native Sun live hip-hop collective. Richard recently curated and produced the 2021 Indy Jazz Festival, a multi-day line-up of Indianapolis, regional, and national performing artists.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepynap/
Getting Here
Cars: Free parking is available across the street at Brookside Elementary.
IndyGo: 10 E route. There is a bus stop in front of the venue
Bike: Secure racks available at the venue