edpaffjr.comOne of my favorite music venues in the country, Deer Creek Music Center aka Verizon Wireless Music Center, could soon be no more. According to The Indianapolis Star, “The owner of Verizon Wireless Music Center in Noblesville has put the 203-acre property up for sale…The area around the music center has become one of the Indianapolis area’s hottest sites for new commercial development and Live Nation wants to take advantage of rising property values in the area.” We can only hope that another entertainment business buys the property to keep it as is.
I’ve seen seven total shows at Deer Creek, all of which were headlined by the Dave Matthews Band. The last show I saw there was in 2004, but I still have many very fond memories of the concerts and the time spent camping in the nearby lots. I probably would still be seeing shows there if I were living in Cincinnati. It is definitely near the top of my list of outdoor amphitheaters, and blows both Sandstone (Verizon Wireless KC) and Riverbend away. Fortunately for me, Red Rocks should soon help fill the void that could soon be left by Live Nation.
Hmmm… Red Rocks vs. Deer Creek…