An abundance of acoustic singer-songwriters who are usually labeled as "folk" or "Americana" remain active in the state. Open mics, brew pubs, and songwriters-in-the-round series are hotbeds for this creativity. Many of the musicians you might hear in these settings primarily play locally, but their music might reach a wider fanbase via strong internet presence. Included thus far are those who have achieved a certain level of fame within and outside of Indiana, but there is definitely room for growth in this section of the website.