August 28, 2008

I'll be keepin it movin from the DJ booth on this great night of Colts, Partyin, and Fundraising. Come on out, and be sure to get there early!

Friday, September 5th!

 

Darrell Reid of the Indianapolis Colts presents:

 

The Footz Foundation - Blue Carpet Celebrity Charity Kickoff

Special appearences by:
 Reggie Wayne
Bob Sanders
Gary Brackett
Dwight Freeney
Robert Mathis
Adam Vinatieri
Kelvin Hayden
Antoine Bethea
Marlin Jackson
Raheem Brock
Dominic Rhodes
and more.

 

September 5, 2008
6 Lounge and Restaurant, Downtown
Silent Auction will begin at 8pm,   Live Auction will begin at 10pm

 

General admission $40
VIP $100
All proceeds raised will benefit the Footz Foundation, LLC

For more info email Events@6indy.com or indianasone@yahoo.com

Darrell Reid Charity Celebration

 

 

August 20, 2008

Hey all,

Just a reminder, in case you did not already know (now ya know!): Thursday nights at Sangiovese, featuring your boy DJ Helicon, each and every week.

This week, we celebrate the birthday of our good friend, Adam Crockett. There is no cover, the crew will be in effect, so get yo ass on up to Sangiovese (82nd and Dean) to kick off the weekend and celebrate our boy getting a year older! If you haven't partied on the back deck yet, well, you're missing out. Get on up!



--
Ryan Hickey
a.k.a. DJ Helicon
djhelicon@gmail.com
www.djhelicon.com
www.oranjeindy.com
www.myspace.com/djhelicon
www.myspace.com/oranjeindy
www.myspace.com/mudkids

August 6, 2008

Hello Everyone,

It was a hot one last week, but we had a nice crowd in to enjoy the summertime on the back deck at Sangiovese.

This week, we welcome the sensational Cynthia Layne for the dinner hours (7-10pm). Immediately after Cynthia's performance, I will start things up on the wheels and keep the night rollin.' Cynthia will be joining us every Thursday now, as well. If you have not had a chance to hear Cynthia, or if you have yet to dine at Sangiovese, this is a great reason to do both. Stick around for some of the best drinks in town from our friendly staff!

Head north to Sangiovese, Tantivy style! We're there EVERY Thursday night, on the back deck (weather permitting) partying by the waterside.

Cheers,

--
Ryan Hickey
a.k.a. DJ Helicon
djhelicon@gmail.com
www.djhelicon.com
www.oranjeindy.com
www.myspace.com/djhelicon
www.myspace.com/oranjeindy
www.myspace.com/mudkids

July 30, 2008

Greetings everyone,

This week, there is much to celebrate. As many of you have heard by now, we have secured our building for ORANJE 2008. This year's event will take place at 2323 N. Illinois, the same site as ORANJE 2007. After a long and busy offseason, we are extremely excited to be underway with the event planning and marketing phase of ORANJE 2008. We look forward to seeing all of you there on Saturday, September 20th. Please stay tuned to www.oranjeindy.com for detailed information about lineup, sponsors, etc.

Come join the crew this week at Sangiovese to celebrate! Every Thursday, I'm there providing unique tunes and mixes from the DJ's eye view. Get on deck and sit back with a specialty martini or your beverage of choice and vibe out in one of the sexiest spots in town. If you seek something a little more subtle, a nice alternative to the chaos of Broad Ripple, with the backdrop of the White River, look no further. Get on up to Sangiovese on Thursdays and make this your scene!

Drink specials every week.

Soon to be introducing art elements. You know I bleed ORANJE.

Want something new?

I'm offering it to you...for free. There's NO COVER here. Just great music and great people. Come up, head to the back deck, grab your spot on the couch and cool out...

Tantivy!
featuring DJ Helicon & guests
EVERY THURSDAY
Sangiovese Ristorante
4110 E. 82nd St.
Indy's Northside, at 82nd & Dean

See you there,

--
Ryan Hickey
a.k.a. DJ Helicon
djhelicon@gmail.com
www.djhelicon.com
www.oranjeindy.com
www.myspace.com/djhelicon
www.myspace.com/oranjeindy
www.myspace.com/mudkids

July 10, 2008

Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Weekends!

It's a beautiful day, and I can tell by the weather and your eagerness to get out of the office that tonight is a perfect night to jump-start the weekend at Sangiovese.

Every Thursday, I'm spinning and we'll be adding new, creative elements to the event each week. It all starts with a great atmosphere, a cool crowd and (for once in this city) GOOD MUSIC. We've all been tortured too much with the 'air-pollution' at most clubs in this city. Thursdays @ Sangiovese are a little different, for a crowd who wants and appreciates swimming off the mainstream.

Hope to see you out tonight. Remember, there is NO COVER, the drinks are fantastic and the staff takes care of you. You just may want to try the BEST Italian food in Naptown.

Don't stay asleep, get up to Sangiovese at 82nd & Dean, each and every Thursday, starting at 10pm.

Helifresh,

--
Ryan Hickey
a.k.a. DJ Helicon
djhelicon@gmail.com
www.djhelicon.com
www.oranjeindy.com
www.myspace.com/djhelicon
www.myspace.com/oranjeindy
www.myspace.com/mudkids

 

July 2, 2008

...at least there's no cover at this party!

but seriously folks...

we are once again partying with the sexy and sophisticated at Sangiovese, each and every thursday, all summer long!

this week, we celebrate the I.N.D.E.P.E.N.D.E.N.C.E. of the U.S.A. and the anniversary of Mpozi Mshale Tolbert's passing. aside from not having to work on friday, how many more reasons do you need? i gave you 3 so you can party for the 4th! (get it? ha!)
 
Tantivy! every thursday at Sangiovese. 10pm. no cover. make your way there this week post Royal Crush/Ravenswood Fireworks.

and of course, I'll be at 6 Lounge each and every Friday, and we ain't closin this week for the holiday, we turnin it up a notch! if you're over the grill parties, sparklers and feel clubby, come out to 6 on Friday night! tell em Heli (or Large Marge) sent ya!

Mudkids fans: W.A.D.A.P.L.U. coming soon!!! stay tuned.

everyone have a safe and fun holiday, wherever you end up!

--
Ryan Hickey
a.k.a. DJ Helicon
djhelicon@gmail.com
www.djhelicon.com
www.oranjeindy.com
www.myspace.com/djhelicon
www.myspace.com/oranjeindy
www.myspace.com/mudkids

 

June 26, 2008

Greetings,

I hope you will all find the time to join me amongst great friends and relaxing ambiance at Sangiovese on Thursday nights.

Starting this week, June 26th, I'll be there every Thursday night, and the music will be 'chartless,' avoiding the mainstream and flirting with the deep, underground and under-exposed. Trust me, it won't be boring and it won't be so weird you can't enjoy yourself. It's still a party, y'all! We're just gonna avoid 'Mixtape Hater' Lil Wayne and other disposable 'artists' that get crammed in your ears all day on every commercial music outlet in America. Come see me on Fridays if you wanna hear that stuff. haha!

This is a party for the sophisticated crowd who wants to chill and avoid the drama of the cheesy spots.

You'll dig the drink specials. You'll dig the free appetizers. You'll dig the back deck! You'll dig the no cover charge. You'll dig the crowd. You'll get turned on to music you may not have heard before. It's going to be a great regular night, and I look forward to seeing you all there. We'll be there every Thursday!

Big thanks to the Sangiovese staff! This is truly one of the more special spots in the city. Don't miss out on this!

Cheers,

heli

--
Ryan Hickey
a.k.a. DJ Helicon
djhelicon@gmail.com
www.djhelicon.com
www.oranjeindy.com
www.myspace.com/djhelicon
www.myspace.com/oranjeindy
www.myspace.com/mudkids

 

June 20, 2008

 Greetings from Mt. Helicon,

This weekend is BANGIN with fun! Hope to see y'all out at any and all of these events.

TONIGHT, Thursday, June 19: Mudkids & Black Sheep @ Spin. Advance tix ($10--save $5 and guarantee admission) available until 8pm @ Northside News. Holla @ Rusty. Show starts @ 10pm. Opening acts include Mic Sol, Topspeed & others.

FRIDAY, June 20: DJ Helicon @ 6. I am now the official Friday Night Resident DJ @ 6 Lounge (247 S. Meridian). Be sure to come down and get sexy with the 6 crew on a Friday night. Stay tuned for info on special events. I'll Be There!

SATURDAY, June 21: Peel: Your Way To ORANJE @ Sangiovese Ristorante, 4110 E. 82nd St (& Dean). Featuring DJ Skidz and myself, this will be the first of several ORANJE preview parties for our 2008 event. We will also feature the talent of Michael Schulbaum, who will be doing a live painting at the event. Come out and join us for a night of fun on the back patio of Sangiovese, Indy's hottest spot for Summer 2008. $4 Stoli. $3 Miller Lite. Free Appetizers!


www.oranjeindy.com

www.myspace.com/oranjeindy

www.myspace.com/mudkids

www.myspace.com/djhelicon







--
Ryan Hickey
a.k.a. DJ Helicon
djhelicon@gmail.com
www.djhelicon.com
www.oranjeindy.com
www.myspace.com/djhelicon
www.myspace.com/oranjeindy
www.myspace.com/mudkids

 

 

June 11, 2008

 Thanks to everyone who made it out last Friday to the 1st Annual Print Resources Tent Party. We had a great time, and used The Force to fight off the rain. Special thanks to Print Resources and their wonderful staff!

Tonight begins a crazy few weeks of June fun, just wanted to keep everyone up to speed on what's goin down, for those seeking entertainment options around town.

Tonight, Wednesday June 11th: DJ Indiana Jones & RJ Wall Birthday Bash @ Sangiovese. Come check out the sexiest little secret in Indy, and get ready for a summer of Wednesdays (Jones/Skidz) and Thursdays (Helicon) @ Sangiovese.

Thursday, June 12th: DJ Helicon @ 6 Lounge. 7-11pm. This is a fundraiser event for a local school. If you're downtown, pop in for a drink and peep the silent auction.

Friday, June 13th: MSMW @ Indy Jazz Fest. You don't want to miss these guys, best band around, if you ask me. Followed by...

Friday, June 13th: DJ Helicon @ 6 Lounge. 10pm-3am.

Saturday, June 14th: Mudkids @ IMAF (Independent Music + Art Festival). 11am (yes, hip hop at 11am, who woulda thunk it?). Harrison Center, 16th & Delaware, downtown Indy.

Saturday, June 14th: DJ Helicon, private event, Culver Military Academy. 5pm-midnight.

Thursday, June 19th: Mudkids & Black Sheep @ Spin Nightclub, Broad Ripple. 9pm doors. This show will likely sell out, so get your tickets NOW!

Saturday, June 21st: ORANJE, Miller & Stoli Present: Peel: Your Way To ORANJE (Version 1.08) @ Sangiovese Ristorante. 9pm Until...Come hang w/ the ORANJE crew, listen to chartless music and see original art. Sampling offered by Stoli Girls.

Friday, June 27th: Mudkids, Verbal Kent (Chicago), Twilight Sentinals and others @ Spin Nightclub, Broad Ripple. This will be a fantastic night of regional hip hop.

Hope to see some of you out at these events. I highly recommend people support and experience the Indy Jazz Fest. Besides having one of the best lineups the Fest has ever seen, the city needs this event and it can only continue if it has our support. With acts like MSMW, Freddie Hubbard, Kenny Phelps, Ramsey Lewis, Fourplay, Luke Gillespie and Tad Robinson, you can't go wrong with a ticket to this event. See you there!

Heli-busy,

--
Ryan Hickey
a.k.a. DJ Helicon

May 28 , 2008

 

 

PRINT RESOURCES FIRST ANNUAL TENT PARTY & OPEN HOUSE
FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2008 4-11pm

Indianapolis, IN Wednesday, May 28, 2008
ORANJE is very pleased to announce the Print Resources First Annual Tent Party & Open House!!! Please join us to tour the new Print Resources facilities, delight to the sounds of Cynthia Layne and savor beer, wine and great food.


ORANJE is very proud to have Print Resources as our exclusive print sponsor of ORANJE 2008. Please help us in expressing our gratitude by joining in the festivities on June 6, 2008 at their brand new building, 1500 East Riverside Drive, Indianapolis, IN.

Please check out the flyer below or email us (info@oranjeindy.com) for more details.

Print Resources Invite

ORANJE

 

April 17, 2008

 Greetings everyone,

Most of you know by now, but just a reminder about our show THIS Saturday, April 19th @ Spin in Broad Ripple.

Mudkids present 420 Fest!

Featuring:

Mudkids
Mardelay
Lazarus
Mic Sol & Ace One
2 Mics & a Kit (Bloomington, IN)

Doors open at 9pm, music to start shortly after. Also included in the night will be DJ sets by myself and Rusty, as well as a few surprises.

Meanwhile, here is a mix I did of a bunch of the new Mudkids songs, soon to be officially released on our upcoming album, We Are Dynamic And People Like Us. Also included are a few things from Rusty's side project and a little something you may recognize from elsewhere.

Here is the link to the mix, titled 'DJ Helicon - Batteries Included''

http://www.zshare.net/audio/10659329f960b715/

Enjoy, and we hope to see everyone out on Saturday night. This show features some great Indy-area bands, and we are excited about sharing the stage, once again, with these fine acts.

Cheers,

--
Ryan Hickey
a.k.a. DJ Helicon

March 23, 2008

 Hey Friends,

If you're downtown this Friday night, we hope you'll join us at Subterra Lounge, as we celebrate the warming of the weather and the arrival of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament.

We will have a lot of guests in the house on Friday, and Rusty and I will be shooting a video for a track on our upcoming full-length album, We Are Dynamic And People Like Us. Come down and get your shine on in the video!

Who: Mudkids' DJs Helicon & Rusty (aka Wedding Crashers)
When: Friday Night, March 14th, Souls open at 10pm
Where: Subterra Lounge, 250 S. Meridian, downtown Indy
Why: Big Ten Tournament, Mudkids Video Shoot and Happy Birthday Kevin Schoenrock!

March Madness begins! The bottles will pop and the cameras will roll. Hope to see you there!

--
Ryan Hickey
a.k.a. DJ Helicon
djhelicon@gmail.com
www.djhelicon.com
www.oranjeindy.com
www.myspace.com/djhelicon
www.myspace.com/oranjeindy
www.myspace.com/mudkids

February 26, 2008

 WITT Fundraiser Friday at Radio Radio- Mudkids, The Philosophy, Blueprint Music and more!

February 29th event at Radio Radio will engage the community to celebrate, support and participate in 91.9 WITT Community Radio for Central Indiana.

February 29th, leap year, will not be like any other day. It’s the official kick-off of an outreach and fundraising campaign to build on a 15-year journey to get 91.9 WITT Community Radio to Central Indiana.

Fifteen years ago WITT’s founders began a slow and steady process to obtain a license from the FCC for a community radio station in Central Indiana. Since the issuance by the FCC of a Construction Permit for 91.9 FM on May 31, 2007, the movement has expanded. WITT was generously donated a transmitter by Radio One and began a fundraising campaign to acquire the final state-of-the-art equipment that WITT will use on air.

WITT's mission is to provide unparalleled levels of access to the studio, which sets it apart from any other radio station in Central Indiana. The full-powered community radio station, slated to air in the summer of 2008 at their headquarters in Zionsville, will give individuals from all age groups and cultural backgrounds an opportunity to develop their creative talents on radio. The station will offer an adventurous mix of music, local issues coverage, live performing arts broadcasts, national and international broadcasts, radio theatre, storytelling, children and teen's programming, and more.

On Friday, February 29th, at Radio Radio in Fountain Square, local musicians, artists, businesses and community members will celebrate and demonstrate their financial support for 91.9 WITT Community Radio. The evening will feature performances by Mudkids (hip-hop), Kate Lamont & Blueprintmusic (Americana), The Philosophy (hip-hop), Blackberry Jam featuring Jumbo Shrimp (funk/soul) and Sarah Grain (folk/jazz). Doors open at 8:00 pm, and the cost is $7. All proceeds will go directly to 91.9 WITT. Tickets are available at Indy CD and Vinyl, Luna Music, Missing Link Records, Vibes and online at www.brownpapertickets.com. MC will be provided by IndyMojo.com

Event attendees will also be able to bid on donated silent auction and raffle items that will benefit WITT. Items will include concert tickets from Live Nation, a wellness and massage package from Healing Arts Indy, diverse local music and merchandise from Audio Reconnaissance and local artists, a Made in Indiana food basket from Two Cookin’ Sisters, portrait sessions with Crowe’s Eye Photography, a 1” caliper shade tree from Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc., a coffee package from Earth House Coffee Shop, a studio session with Snapjoint Studios, gift certificates to Missing Link Records, and more!

Event organizers are also interested in capturing information from attendees on ways in which they envision themselves being involved in WITT. “WITT will be staffed primarily by volunteers who will have the opportunity to share their interests and areas of expertise,” says Jim Walsh, WITT Board member. “And until we get on the air, we need lots of volunteers to help launch the station.”

For more information about WITT, or to schedule an interview, please contact Stuart Lowry or Jim Walsh at the above information. For information about the February 29th fundraiser, please contact Brooke Klejnot at brooke.klejnot@gmail.com or 317-956-9011.

Please also visit www.919witt.org or www.myspace.com/919witt.

December 27, 2007

 

 

Novermber 20, 2007

Come see what is quickly becoming one of Indy's hottest LIVE music acts. Mudkids & Twin Cats!

TONIGHT, Thanksgiving Eve!
Spin Nightclub (6308 Guilford)
21 & Over
10pm start

I hope to see each and every one of you out tonight for the biggest bar night of the year. Join the fun at Spin!

Here's a little sneak preview from practice at The Sandbox!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STxQmo6rNoE
--
Ryan Hickey
a.k.a. DJ Helicon
djhelicon@gmail.com

November 9, 2007

That's right...TOMORROW NIGHT, Saturday, November 10th, is Rock the Ripple at Spin Nightclub (6308 N. Guilford Ave) right in the heart of Broad Ripple.

Mudkids will headline the event, and we will be joined by The Last Good Year, Mardelay, Tyler Bender, Kold War, and more!

7pm Doors Open
21 & Over
Brought to you by Indy.com

See you there!


--
Ryan Hickey
a.k.a. DJ Helicon

 

August 11, 2007

ORANJE PEEL Party @ Subterra THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2007!!!

ORANJE invites you to join us at Subterra THIS SATURDAY NIGHT (AUGUST 11, 2007) as we kick off the ORANJE 2007 Promotional Campaign!!! Come celebrate with us as well begin to ramp up for Indy's hottest contemporary culture event, ORANJE

Music provided by DJ Helicon and special guests Twin Peaks. Drink specials all night long. ORANJE 2007 Tickets will be available!!!

ORANJE

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!! ORANJE 2007 is on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th!!!

 

July 20, 2007 

 

Greetings Family, Friends and Members of the Media Community,

Thanks to everyone for all your support over the years. We are proud to be celebrating in true Muddy fashion this Friday night, August 3rd, at Spin Nightclub in Broad Ripple. Also joining us that night will be DJ Indiana Jones and the Twin Cats. We've been rehearsing with the Twin Cats for about a month and are very excited about debuting this collaboration. Hope to see all of you there!

We'd like to also thank everyone who voted for your very own Mudkids for Indy's Best Local Band in this year's Best of NUVO. We're humbled by your support and very honored to have the opportunity to celebrate 10 years in hip hop.


You can also check out Mudkids at ORANJE, coming up on Saturday, September 15th @ 2323 N. Illinois in downtown Indianapolis. www.oranjeindy.com

Saturday, September 15, 2007
2323 N. Illinois St.
Indianapolis, IN
$20
21 & Over Only
____________
45 Artists
25 Music Acts
Multimedia Room
Performance Art
Indie Film Lounge
Fashion Show
Full Bar Service
Local Food Vendors

See you Friday night @ Spin!
www.myspace.com/mudkids
--
Ryan Hickey
a.k.a. DJ Helicon of the Mudkids

 

 

July 20, 2007 

Hello Fam,

On August 11, me and some of my fellow Saucers will be pulling a plane around Indy. Well, to be specific, we're entering the Plane Pull Challenge to help raise money for Special Olympics. We can use your help with raising some $$. If you can help, please click below.

Thanks!

Ryan
aka Helicon