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Indianapolis, January 24, 2005-- Out Word Bound bookstore, the community’s own GLBT bookstore, has announced its "Music In the Stax" Spring 2005 concert series.

Partnering with IndyIndie, the successful promoter/producers of the clubhouse concert series, Out Word Bound hopes to fill a gap in the Indianapolis music scene with the "Music In the Stax" series. "The frustration that I heard from many performers saying that there wasn't anyplace to perform," said Tammara Tracy, co-owner of Out Word Bound. "There are so many traveling musicians that needed a place."

The gap is also characterized as a free-speech issue. "Right now, we as a community are going through some rough and critical times. Literature, Art and music can help keep our sanity, articulate our issues, build solidarity, and share the differing points of view. In these times, things must be said and that is what writers & artists do - beautifully."

The series became possible since Out Word Bound's bookstacks are now all movable on casters. So it’s easy enough to move all the books to the side - still accessible for anyone to browse throughout the show - and open up the space for a concert of close-knit music. The books also provide a wonderfully rich acoustic advantage.

"The more flexible space should allow many more activities as well," Tracy states. "We are exploring a Reader’s Theater, Selected Shorts series, spoken word/poetry open mics, and community salons."

When asked what type of artists would be performing for the "Music In the Stax" series, Tracy replied "hopefully those that would be of interest to our customers, new and established. Of course, lesbian and gay male artists are favored; but the series will not be exclusive. We have many affirming friends and allies out there." The Spring 2005 is:

Andrea Bunch & Aerin Tedesco with Ripley Caine
Saturday, February 12th at 8pm
Tickets: $8 day of show; $6 in advance

Rachael Davis
Thursday, February 17th at 7pm
Tickets: $8 day of show; $6 in advance

Teddy Goldstein
Friday, March 4th at 8pm
Tickets: $10 day of show; $8 in advance

Fruit
Friday, March 11th at 8pm
Tickets: $10 day of show; $8 in advance

Girlyman
Thursday, March 31st at 7pm
Tickets: $10 day of show; $8 in advance

Pamela Means
Monday, April 11th at 7pm
Tickets: $8 day of show; $6 in advance

Laura Connallon
Thursday, April 28th at 7pm
Tickets: $8 day of show; $6 in advance

Joni Laurence & Rachael Garlin
Wednesday, May 4th at 7pm
Tickets: $8 day of show; $6 in advance

Out Word Bound bookstore is located at 625 N. East Street in Downtown Indianapolis. The phone number is 317.951.9100, or you can get information from IndyIndie at .