Music scene · Fortville

Fortville's music life centers on school bands, church choirs, and country cover acts at local bars. As a suburb of about 5,206 people, it draws weekend musicians from the Indianapolis area for fair talent shows and community theater.

Musicians in Fortville play at the high school auditorium, community center, church halls, and local bars. The fairgrounds and park pavilion handle outdoor events. Acts from the Indianapolis area occasionally book these spaces.

The artists heard in Fortville are typically local and regional players, with musicians from the Indianapolis scene passing through now and then for low-key sets.

Getting started in Fortville means joining the school music program, attending community theater auditions, and asking restaurants about acoustic nights. Since this suburb has few venues, driving to Indianapolis for real stage experience is typical.