June IND News and Updates

Tonight’s the night: June IND to celebrate decade of music during Art Museum of Greater Lafayette’s Friday Night Live
Tonight’s the night: June IND to celebrate decade of music during Art Museum of Greater Lafayette’s Friday Night Live June IND is putting ten candles on the cake and streaming live for the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette’s Friday Night Live virtual event on Friday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m. EDT. Optimists, friends and family … Continue reading

June IND to celebrate decade of music during Art Museum of Greater Lafayette’s Friday Night Live on March 26
June IND to celebrate decade of music during Art Museum of Greater Lafayette’s Friday Night Live on March 26 June IND is putting ten candles on the cake and streaming live for the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette’s Friday Night Live virtual event on Friday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m. EDT. Optimists, friends and family … Continue reading

Special guest joins Chris (June IND) for Art Museum of Greater Lafayette streaming concert Dec. 18
Special guest joins Chris (June IND) for Art Museum of Greater Lafayette streaming concert Dec. 18 Chris (June IND) and a special guest will perform their favorite rock and roll holiday song as part of the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette’s Friday Night Live Chillin’ Out streaming concert on December 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. … Continue reading

June IND donating sales and streams to Greater Lafayette Immigrant Allies for Global Diversity Awareness Month
June IND donating sales and streams to Greater Lafayette Immigrant Allies for Global Diversity Awareness Month Between spending more time with their growing families, heavier day job workloads and COVID-19 evasion efforts, June IND bandmates Chris June and Emily Larimer have watched their weekend warrior status diminish to zero (for now). After releasing two new … Continue reading

Clock’s ticking, let’s crank up more June IND streams for Food Finders
Clock’s ticking, let’s crank up more June IND streams for Food Finders There are two really important things on the June IND to-do list for the morning of Thursday, October 1, 2020: We’re going to calculate how many sales, streams and tips we had for September. We’re going to send all of that money to … Continue reading


Event reminder: June IND Instagram Live chat tonight (Sept. 19, 7:00 p.m.) with Daisy Abercorn
Event reminder: June IND Instagram Live chat tonight (Sept. 19, 7:00 p.m.) with Daisy Abercorn A busy end of September for June IND begins tonight (Sept. 19) with a special Instagram Live chat at 7:00 p.m. with Daisy Abercorn at https://instagram.com/juneind. They’ll be chatting up current music projects, participating in the Working Hoosiers Vote Streaming Concert, … Continue reading

Special guest to join June IND for #philanthrocky Stream for Food Finders (Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m.)
Special guest to join June IND for #philanthrocky Stream for Food Finders (Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m.) June IND is going live with a special acoustic set on Thursday, September 24 at 7:30 p.m. EDT to raise funds for Food Finders Food Bank. View this post on Instagram Thanks @jasonwellsmusic! Thanks @professor_joes_pizzeria! Here’s a tease of us sneaking in … Continue reading

Chris (June IND) and Daisy (Abercorn) IG Live Meetup (Sept. 19)
Chris (June IND) and Daisy (Abercorn) IG Live Meetup (Sept. 19) Join Chris and Daisy for an Instagram Live meetup on Saturday, September 19 at 7:00 p.m. at https://instagram.com/JuneIND. They’ll be chatting up current music projects, participating in the Working Hoosiers Vote Streaming Concert, how to register to vote for the November 2020 general election, their … Continue reading

June IND teams up with area musicians and Working Hoosiers Vote for streaming concert, voter registration drive
June IND teams up with area musicians and Working Hoosiers Vote for streaming concert, voter registration drive On Wednesday, September 30, Working Hoosiers Vote is handing off the mic to great local musicians for a night of free local music and celebration as they near the end of their #100DaysOfAction to register voters. Beginning at 7:00 p.m., … Continue reading

Grab or gift June IND music on Bandcamp Friday (Sept. 4)
Grab or gift June IND music on Bandcamp Friday (Sept. 4) Today (September 4) is Bandcamp Friday! From midnight to midnight PDT (that’s 3:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. for folks on eastern time), Bandcamp is waiving their commission fees. So, everything you spend on our June IND page comes to us… and we’re giving it all … Continue reading

June IND to donate sales and streams to Food Finders Food Bank for National Hunger Awareness Month
June IND to donate sales and streams to Food Finders Food Bank for National Hunger Awareness Month Between spending more time with their growing families, heavier day job workloads and COVID-19 evasion efforts, June IND bandmates Chris June and Emily Larimer have watched their weekend warrior status diminish to zero (for now). After releasing two … Continue reading

Clock’s ticking, let’s crank up more June IND streams for SAMI
Clock’s ticking, let’s crank up more June IND streams for SAMI There are two really important things on the June IND to-do list for the morning of Tuesday, September 1, 2020: We’re going to calculate how many sales, streams and tips we had for August. We’re going to send all of that money to the … Continue reading

Join Chris and Emily today at 5:00 p.m. EDT for the #philanthrocky Stream for SAMI
Join Chris and Emily today (Aug. 30) at 5:00 p.m. EDT for the #philanthrocky Stream for SAMI June IND is going live on the #philanthrocky Stream for SAMI event page with a special acoustic set today, Sunday, August 30 at 5:00 p.m. EDT to raise funds for the Songwriters Association of Mid-North Indiana (SAMI). … Continue reading

Five days remain to jam June IND tunes for SAMI, streaming show Sunday (Aug. 30)
Five days remain to jam June IND tunes for SAMI, streaming show Sunday (Aug. 30) This month we announced our #philanthrocky initiative to support area organizations. For August 2020, we’re donating our royalties, sales and tips to the Songwriters Association of Mid-North Indiana (SAMI) for American Artist Appreciation month. Through various programs including workshops, showcases, monthly … Continue reading

Five ways to support SAMI for American Artists Appreciation Month
Five ways to support SAMI for American Artists Appreciation Month Earlier this month we announced our #philanthrocky initiative to support area organizations. For August 2020, we’re donating our royalties, sales and tips to the Songwriters Association of Mid-North Indiana (SAMI) for American Artist Appreciation month. Through various programs including workshops, showcases, monthly meetings, scholarships and the … Continue reading

Grab or gift June IND music on Bandcamp Friday (Aug. 7)
The next Bandcamp Friday is August 7 from midnight to midnight PDT (that’s 3:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. for folks on eastern time). Bandcamp is waiving their commission fees, so everything you spend on our June IND page comes to us… and we’re giving it all to the Songwriters Association of Mid-North Indiana (SAMI) as part … Continue reading

June IND announces #philanthrocky initiative to support area non-profits
June IND announces #philanthrocky initiative to support area non-profits Between spending more time with their growing families, heavier day job workloads and COVID-19 evasion efforts, June IND bandmates Chris June and Emily Larimer have watched their weekend warrior status diminish to zero (for now). After releasing two new EP’s over the last year and watching … Continue reading

Thanks for supporting social justice
Thank you for participating in our Juneteenth music fundraiser for social justice. Continue reading

June IND asks to borrow, like, five bucks for social justice
June IND asks to borrow, like, five bucks for social justice Continue reading

Frank Muffin joins June IND, Jeff Anderson to donate music sales to SURJ Greater Lafayette for Juneteenth fundraiser
Frank Muffin joins June IND, Jeff Anderson to donate music sales to SURJ Greater Lafayette for Juneteenth fundraiser Continue reading

June IND, Jeff Anderson to donate music sales to SURJ Greater Lafayette for Juneteenth fundraiser
June IND, Jeff Anderson to donate music sales to SURJ Greater Lafayette for Juneteenth fundraiser Continue reading

June IND, Jeff Anderson to donate music sales to social justice organizations for Juneteenth fundraiser
June IND, Jeff Anderson to donate music sales to social justice organizations for Juneteenth fundraiser Continue reading

June IND teams up with area musicians for virtual show, voter registration drive
June IND, Sheeza, Justice Fuller, Frank Muffin, Abercorn and Pawl Wheel teamed up with Greater Lafayette Indivisible on Sunday night for a streaming concert to urge voters to register for the Indiana’s 2020 Primary Election. The deadline to register is tonight at 11:59 p.m. Register online, confirm your voting status, find out who’s on your ballot and sign … Continue reading

ICYMI: June IND teams up with area musicians for virtual show, voter registration drive
Decided or undecided? Save this date! The deadline to register to vote in the 2020 Indiana Primary Election is Monday, May 4. Your neighbors are organizing a virtual registration drive to be held on Sunday, May 3 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at https://bit.ly/IN2020PrimaryReg to help eligible voters get registered online. Greater Lafayette Indivisible … Continue reading

June IND teams up with area musicians for virtual show, voter registration drive
Decided or undecided? Save this date! The deadline to register to vote in the 2020 Indiana Primary Election is Monday, May 4. Your neighbors are organizing a virtual registration drive to be held on Sunday, May 3 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at https://bit.ly/IN2020PrimaryReg to help eligible voters get registered online. Greater Lafayette Indivisible … Continue reading

Pandemic thwarts recording plans, June IND releases new music instead
Well, that escalated quickly. Remember this (June IND to return to The Bombshelter in March to record new music)? We’re supposed to be at the Bombshelter Recording Studio recording with Dan Precision right now… Timeline update: Three weeks ago, we were still working on pre-production for the Vol. 3 tunes, planning how much food and … Continue reading

Drink local brew, make music
Join local rockers June IND Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6:00 p.m. at People’s Brewing Company (2006 N 9thStreet, Lafayette, IN 47904) for brews and tunes. Come thirsty! A percentage of People’s Brewing sales will be turned into new music! June IND to return to The Bombshelter in March to record new music Our friends Hans and Brittany from … Continue reading

June IND to return to The Bombshelter in March to record new music
We’re returning to The Bombshelter in Chicago in March to record music for First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 3 with Dan Precision! To date, we’ve worked with Dan on #HillsterHipbilly (2015) and First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 (2019). June IND release is a ‘best albums of 2019’ pick in … Continue reading

Join June IND for brews and tunes at People’s Brewing Company on Feb. 11
Join local rockers June IND Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6:00 p.m. at People’s Brewing Company (2006 N 9thStreet, Lafayette, IN 47904) for brews and tunes. Come thirsty! A percentage of People’s Brewing sales will be turned into new music! This event is free and open to the public. Attendees must be at least 21 years of age. Event … Continue reading

First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 1 video trilogy, artwork complete
Our new video for “Your Neighbor’s Wallet” featuring artist Brandon Ahnert is up on YouTube! The First Annual Meeting of Optimists YouTube video playlist is available HERE. With the completion of this video, we were able to finish up the CD art for First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 1. Check out the gallery below. If you … Continue reading

June IND release is a ‘best albums of 2019’ pick in USA TODAY Network’s year-end music survey
June IND’s First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 1 is a ‘best albums of 2019’ pick in USA TODAY Network’s year-end music survey. According to an article published by IndyStar, the survey’s roster of voters includes representatives of USA TODAY as well as newspapers in iconic music cities Nashville, Memphis, Asbury Park, New Jersey; and … Continue reading

June IND to support scholarship for young songwriters Sunday (Oct. 20)
June IND joins Justice Fuller and Jeff Anderson on Sunday (Oct. 20) for a night of amazing performances and to raise funds for the Shirley Martin Scholarship for Young Songwriters during SAMI Showcase Sunday at Nami’s Bar & Grill. When: Sunday, October 20, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Where: Nami’s Bar & Grill (102 N 3rd St, … Continue reading

Deadline Day: First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 2
We’re in the final hours to borrow, like, five bucks for our First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 2 Kickstarter project. This project is “All or nothing. This project will only be funded if it reaches its goal by Mon, September 16 2019 10:00 PM EDT.” In other words: no goal, no funds. If the … Continue reading

First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 2: No goal, no funds
We have less than five days to borrow, like, five bucks for our First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 2 Kickstarter project. Here’s a reminder that this project is “All or nothing. This project will only be funded if it reaches its goal by Mon, September 16 2019 10:00 PM EDT.” In other words: no … Continue reading

Reward yourself: First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 2 Project ends in one week!
June IND is heading back to the Bombshelter in Chicago next week to record new songs with Dan Precision for First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 2. Help us get there, claim some cool rewards & get your name on our Friends and Optimists page by backing our Kickstarter Project! *Ends 9/16/19* ^^^This is a … Continue reading

Reward yourself: First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 2 Project
June IND is heading back to the Bombshelter in Chicago in 2 weeks to record new songs with Dan Precision for First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 2. Help us get there, claim some cool rewards & get your name on our Friends and Optimists page by backing our Kickstarter Project! *Ends 9/16/19* ^^^This is … Continue reading

ICYMI: NEW VIDEO, Kickstarter launched!
Ain’t a Lot of Love (Official Video) Check out our new video for “Ain’t a Lot of Love” featuring artist Stacy Bogan! Kickstarter: First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 2 We’re heading back to the Bombshelter in Chicago next month to record new songs with Dan Precision for First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol.2. Help … Continue reading

Is it payday? OUTfest tickets, NEW VIDEO, Kickstarter launched!
OUTfest We’re playing OUTfest in Downtown Lafayette tomorrow (Saturday, August 17)! Catch us at 5th & Main at 5:15 p.m. Advance discount tickets are available HERE through today (Friday, August 16). Ain’t a Lot of Love (Official Video) Check out our new video for “Ain’t a Lot of Love” featuring artist Stacy Bogan! Kickstarter: First Annual … Continue reading

New Music: First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 2!
By the end of this month, we’ll be launching a Kickstarter Campaign to put more music in your ears and taps in your toes. Here’s a preview and advance notice that we’re going to be asking if we can “borrow, like, five bucks.” ***Don’t want to wait? Click HERE.*** Don’t miss the announcement of when … Continue reading

REMINDER: Join June IND @ People’s (6/11, 6 p.m.) for brews, tunes and tacos!
Join local rockers June IND Tuesday, June 11, 6:00 p.m. at People’s Brewing Company (2006 N 9thStreet, Lafayette, IN 47904) for brews, tunes and tacos! Come thirsty! A percentage of People’s Brewing sales will be turned into new music! ^^^This is a video^^^ This event is free and open to the public. Attendees must be … Continue reading

Join June IND @ People’s (6/11, 6 p.m.) for brews, tunes and tacos!
Join local rockers June IND Tuesday, June 11, 6:00 p.m. at People’s Brewing Company (2006 N 9thStreet, Lafayette, IN 47904) for brews, tunes and tacos! Come thirsty! A percentage of People’s Brewing sales will be turned into new music! This event is free and open to the public. Attendees must be at least 21 years … Continue reading

June IND | June 2019
This is a tease from the First Annual Meeting of Optimists. Amplify this project by contributing at https://bit.ly/juneindtips. Subscribe

First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 1 is tracked!
We’d like to give a HUGE thanks to the Birk’s for providing a warm, comfy place to crash & to Dan Precision for his studio voodoo on our weekend adventure to the Windy City. The first three tracks (Vol. 1) for First Annual Meeting of Optimists are cut & being mixed at The Bombshelter. To receive … Continue reading

REMINDER: June IND @ Knickerbocker (12/21, 9 p.m.)
Join us TONIGHT: Friday, December 21, 9:00 p.m. for People’s Live presents: YEARS / JUNE IND / What About Jim at the Knickerbocker Saloon (113 N 5th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901) for brews, tunes, and a preview of the our new multimedia music and art project, First Annual Meeting of Optimists. 21+ / $8 cover RSVP on Facebook … Continue reading

Artist Brandon Ahnert Joins the First Annual Meeting of Optimists
It was a nice, cold/rainy November morning hanging out with artist Brandon Ahnert to work on “Ok, Alright,” inching us forward with our First Annual Meeting of Optimists Project. First Annual Meeting of Optimists is a multimedia art and music project featuring 13 new June IND tracks accompanied by song-inspired visuals from area artists. As we did … Continue reading

Thanks People’s & Peeps!
Thanks to Jim, People’s staff, and all analog & digital attendees for a blast and a half at our First Annual Meeting of Optimists Pre-Launch Party last night! You helped push us up to nearly 20% of our funding goal for the first leg of the project! Miss the shindig, but ready to help? Send love … Continue reading

REMINDER: June IND @ People’s (10/16, 6 p.m.)
Join local rockers June IND TONIGHT: Tuesday, October 16, 6:00 p.m. at People’s Brewing Company (2006 N 9thStreet, Lafayette, IN 47904) for brews, tunes, and a preview of the band’s new multimedia music and art project, First Annual Meeting of Optimists. Schedule: 6:00 p.m. – Brews & tunes: Performance of acoustic originals and fun covers 7:00 … Continue reading

Ain’t a Lot of Love…a teaser
This is a test of the First Annual Meeting of Optimists. First Annual Meeting of Optimists is a multimedia art and music project by Lafayette, IN rockers June IND, featuring 13 new tracks accompanied by song-inspired visuals from area artists. We wanted to take some time to explain the ‘song-inspired visuals from area artists’ element … Continue reading

#HillsterHipbilly turns 3, released on this day 10/2/15
Tips for tunes at https://bit.ly/juneindtips Produced by June IND // Engineered by Matt Amos and Dish // Guitars Recorded at basEMent West Lafayette, IN, 479ghett0 Lafayette, IN, Sound Logic Lafayette, IN, and The Bombshelter Recording Studio Chicago, IL // Bass and Vocals Recorded at basEMent West Lafayette, IN // Drums Recorded at IND HQ Lafayette, IN … Continue reading

June IND’s First Annual Meeting of Optimists People’s Pre-Launch Party
Join local rockers June IND Tuesday, October 16, 6:00 p.m. at People’s Brewing Company (2006 N 9thStreet, Lafayette, IN 47904) for brews, tunes, and a preview of the band’s new multimedia music and art project, First Annual Meeting of Optimists. Schedule: 6:00 p.m. – Brews & tunes: Performance of acoustic originals and fun covers 7:00 p.m. … Continue reading

Recording Gallery 9/16/18
We did some DIY recording of a new tune last month in preparation for a new adventure. More deets soon. See you at People’s on 10/16.

DON’T MISS JUNE IND TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH, 6PM AT PEOPLE’S BREWING COMPANY
DON’T MISS JUNE IND TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH, 6PM AT PEOPLE’S BREWING COMPANY LAFAYETTE, INDIANA — On Tuesday, November 14th, June IND returns to People’s Brewing Company for an unplugged performance beginning at 6pm. For the uninitiated, June IND’s music has been described as “Original and heavy with plenty of hooks and harmonies and clever covers … Continue reading

DON’T MISS JUNE IND & FRIENDS TUESDAY, AUGUST 30TH, 6PM AT PEOPLE’S BREWING COMPANY
DON’T MISS JUNE IND & FRIENDS TUESDAY, AUGUST 30TH, 6PM AT PEOPLE’S BREWING COMPANY LAFAYETTE, INDIANA — On Tuesday, August 30th, June IND will be joined by area musicians & friends from Frank Muffin and Ursa Minor during their unplugged performance at People’s Brewing Company beginning at 6pm. For the uninitiated, June IND’s music has … Continue reading

JUNE IND’s AUGUST 30th SHOW AT PEOPLE’S BREWING COMPANY TO FEATURE GUEST PERFORMANCES FROM AREA MUSICIANS, FRIENDS
JUNE IND’s AUGUST 30th SHOW AT PEOPLE’S BREWING COMPANY TO FEATURE GUEST PERFORMANCES FROM AREA MUSICIANS, FRIENDS LAFAYETTE, INDIANA — On Tuesday, August 30th, June IND will be joined by area musicians & friends from Frank Muffin, The Mound Builders, and Ursa Minor (to name a few) during their unplugged performance at People’s Brewing Company … Continue reading

JUNE IND TO PERFORM SECOND OF TWO FREE SHOWS TO ENCOURAGE FANS, ELIGIBLE VOTERS TO CAST BALLOTS IN INDIANA’S MAY 3RD PRIMARY
JUNE IND TO PERFORM SECOND OF TWO FREE SHOWS TO ENCOURAGE FANS, ELIGIBLE VOTERS TO CAST BALLOTS IN INDIANA’S MAY 3RD PRIMARY LAFAYETTE, INDIANA — Election Day is Tuesday, November 8th, right? YES! BUT… local rock band June IND reminds fans that there are two ballots to cast in 2016; including Indiana’s Primary Election on … Continue reading

Please unwrap that CD and give the neighborhood some hell.
Photos by Jimmy Ramos (Yim.James on IG) Please unwrap that CD and give the neighborhood some hell. Tear down, close your tab, pack the van, pound water, eat a late night breakfast, unload the van, try to sleep, merch inventory, misc. accounting, update the contact list, follow peeps on Instagram & Twitter, and, finally, a … Continue reading

04.17.14 Shows
One down and a few to go! (so, I guess we better get to booking) Last Saturday’s unplugged show and Hunter’s was tons of fun. Thanks to those of you that made it out. You made new faces feel a little more comfortable until their drinks kicked in. 🙂 Here are a few of my … Continue reading

03.02.14 Shows
A crazy week and a crazy month has passed.
We’re cool with that.
On Wednesday, Drew and I woke up bright and early to plug our show at RedSeven for HOMEvent (to help raise funds for local non-profit, HomesteadCS). Later that evening… Continue reading

02.16.14 JuneIND.com
HERE COMES THE HIPBILLY. JuneIND.com is LIVE! Subscribe to get updates direct to email. If we’re not already connected, add us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram… Continue reading

02.16.14 Shows
We’re gearing up to play the *rescheduled* HOMEvent at RedSeven Bar & Grill on Wednesday, February 26th! This is a FREE show, but 20% of sales benefit local nonprofit, HomesteadCS. Starting at 8pm, we’ll be splitting sets with our friends Kickstart the Heart and Jason Wells. Since this is happening on the bar side, only … Continue reading

02.16.14 Studio
Hey all!! We’re coming up on the one year anniversary of making #HillsterHipbilly (aka the new June IND EP that does not want to be finished). The following novel contains explanations (not excuses) to bring you up-to-date, without getting into too many private matters. So yeah, it’s only 3 songs… What’s taking so long?!? Last … Continue reading

Purdue Exponent: June IND offers more for the community
June IND offers more for the community by Bridget Wellman | Summer Reporter Jul 16, 2013 The Greater Lafayette band thinks about the community more than themselves in many aspects. It has hosted and performed events for charities and its lyrics emphasize being a helping hand. The band promotes social activism and a society that … Continue reading

06.23.13 Video
Favorite Riffs, Vol. 8: Chris June of June IND on “Orion” by Metallica. Part of a J&C video series, June 2013. By Dave Bangert/J&C

05.18.12 Video
“Pocket and Soul” unplugged at Purdue University captured by Indiana Agriculture