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Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne LAFAYETTE, IN (September 25, 2016) – Many devoted Shannon Hoon fans journeyed to the […]
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Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne LAFAYETTE, IN (September 25, 2016) – Many devoted Shannon Hoon fans journeyed to the […]
moe. w/ The Werks & Mungion Concord Music Hall Chicago, Il September 23 & 24, 2016 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey […]
Tech N9ne Lafayette Theater, Lafayette, Indiana September 18, 2016 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of the Music […]
Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne LAFAYETTE, IN – When hearing the name Shannon Hoon people all over the world remember […]
Greensky Bluegrass w/Cereus Bright Lafayette Theater, Lafayette, Indiana September 14, 2016 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of […]
My Bipolar Heart by Melodie Yvonne Ramey The cuts on me might be deeper than you Rape, murder, poverty’s things […]
Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN – The Lafayette Theater has made my millennium time and again […]
Muse Blues by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Please allow me a moment to bend your ear My sick situation will soon […]
Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I was approached recently by one of my beautiful cousins wanting to use me […]
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on August 29, 2016: A Jam Filled Famoe.ly Reunion Rocks Red Rocks — Through […]
Locked Out by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Stupidly gory makes a good story but might be a little too corny Tryin’ […]
Originally published August 12, 2016 in Through the Lens Magazine: Beware of Darkness Creates Dope Fanatics — Through The Lens By […]
Crazy I’m Free by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Please stop postin’ that photo of me You’re never here talkin’ I don’t […]
My Misery Loves Company by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I am taut skin over plastic and a heart encased in glass […]
By Bridget K Roberts with an introduction by Melodie Yvonne I got so very tickled recently when I received a message from […]
Hunger, Heartache, & the Pursuit of Nacho Cheese by Melodie Yvonne Ramey So I decided to go to the grocery […]
Never Stop and Beat That Clock by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Face is flush and deep I’m breathing Lookin’ for a […]
Confined in Space & Cleithrophobia by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I thought I would keep these together as they both have […]
Cut Camp Gnawbrew Beer, Art & Music Festival Brown County, Indiana July 23, 2016 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE […]
Senseless by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Listen to me fall apart One tug, one string around my heart Listen to me […]
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on July 16, 2016 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey ELIZABETH, IN […]
Take A Breath by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Just take a breath and finally say goodbye Let me go don’t look me […]
My Broke Apocalypse by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I turn up the musicI’m swimming in youSwimming in youWith devotion so trueUntil I […]
Kansas w/Jesse James Decker Dancing & Cruising in the Streets Lafayette, Indiana July 16, 2016 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey […]
When You Smile by Melodie Yvonne Ramey When I am old and I forget the things that caused me hurt […]
Sun Paint Memories by Melodie Yvonne Ramey He returns my smile with a steadfast stare I look away, I mustn’t […]
Photos shot for the Lafayette Theater by Melodie Yvonne LAFAYETTE, IN (July 9, 2016) – Matisyahu delivered a magical performamce to […]
Photos by Melodie Yvonne LAFAYETTE, IN (July 7, 2016) – Jamey Johnson with Chris Hennessee put on an outstanding performance at […]
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on July 5, 2016 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN […]
Cut Camp Le Petit Caraibes Columbus, Indiana June 25, 2016 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of the […]
Photos by Melodie Yvonne INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 17, 2016) – Cut Camp presents The Dozens at The White Rabbit Cabaret […]
Tension Climbs Like Rain by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Tension climbs my shoulder blades especially when it rains Descending makes me quite […]
The Cuddle Fish by Melodie Yvonne Ramey You never knew how to love us right or not love us at all […]
Photos by Melodie Yvonne LAFAYETTE, IN ( June 11, 2016) – Dawn of Dementia, We’d Be, & Lucifist created an […]
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on June 12, 2016 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey INDIANAPOLIS, IN […]
The Sunshine Buyer by Melodie Yvonne Ramey “Don’t be scared,” he says, and I’m not I’m just scared when I’m talkin’ […]
Phony Pony by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I’m a one trick pony At times I’m a phony but I’m not tryin’ to […]
Your Moonshines by Melodie Yvonne Ramey How do I accept this blessing without falling completely apart? How do I build myself […]
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on June 2, 2016 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey CHILLICOTHE, IL […]
Believe it or not this post actually does have to do with photography… Not too long ago I had a […]
Lazy by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Lazy my mind won’t stop thinkin’ ‘bout you Besides if it did, what would I do? […]
Wishing On Your Stars by Melodie Yvonne Ramey When I wish upon your stars I’m wishing on those way up far […]
Silent Wishes by Melodie Yvonne Ramey This monotony of me on me is not enough to set me free My mind […]
Moonshine Mason and the Rot Gut Gang Lafayette Theater, Lafayette, Indiana May 20, 2016 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE […]
Josh Ritter with The Steel Wheels Lafayette Theater, Lafayette, Indiana May 19, 2016 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even […]
Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey INDIANAPOLIS, IN – My whole life I’ve been fantastically blessed because somehow I’ve always had […]
For Momma by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Dedicated to all the strong mothers out there all over the world Momma I write […]
The Sorry Girl by Melodie Yvonne Ramey The sorry girl’s sorry even when she’s silent The sorry girl doesn’t say goodbye […]
The People Fight Cancer and Win One More Battle Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN – The […]
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on April 30, 2016 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN […]
Material Lord by Melodie Yvonne Ramey This hometown feeling’s a pit in my soul It keeps me reeling and ready to […]
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on April 8, 2016 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN […]
A Preemptive Strike by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Audio only: I’m the one that’s walkin’ away I don’t wanna think of you […]
Originally published in Photographic Memories: Meet me in the Middle I Own Me All this time it’s been my heart […]
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on March 31, 2016 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne FORT WAYNE, IN […]
I just realized the Love we lost would have been 18 this year… all grown up <3 This is dedicated to […]
Seed Guzzler by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Anxiety is quite sadistic Hide my bullshit in these limericks Let it out to keep […]
It’s phenomenal to me how much music can really unify people, and bring out the pure and good in us […]
Classic music for many people is often the songs that made up the soundtrack to childhood. These might be tracks […]
Ode to a Freezing Valentine’s Day by Melodie Yvonne Ramey How can you be so cruel, when my heart’s lying there […]
Thursday I’m Still Burning by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Your face is in front of the eyes in my mind My VHS brain […]
On Wednesday I’m Yearning by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Audio only: A servant in love is all that I am It doesn’t come […]
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on March 25, 2016 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey INDIANAPOLIS, IN […]
School of Rock is one of the most phenomenal music education organization for children everywhere this day in age. They […]
In A Weak by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I like it when you say my name Three syllables long yet you remain […]
Treadin’ Beauty by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Audio only: Ridin’ on my coattails Man, you got to go now I can’t handle all […]
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on March 23, 2016 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN […]
Never Without You by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Somedays I’m happy what happened Some days I just wanna cry I wouldn’t take […]
Move, Bitch by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Humbly speaking this stink that is reeking Permeates my soul every day This odious […]
Takin’ Up Space by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Just sittin around takin’ up space on your porch, Sittin around makin it skunk. […]
Belly by Melodie Yvonne Ramey i got an achin’ in my belly and a rootin’ in my brain this constant prodding […]
Migraine Is As Migraine Does by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I suffer… I mean everybody does, but migraines are just another […]
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on March 9, 2016 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN […]
The LSG Digby’s Pub & Patio, Lafayette, Indiana March 5, 2016 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of […]
Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey COLUMBUS, IN (February 27, 2016) – The Beats pumped out of the door […]
Originally written for Drunk Octopus Magazine on February 25, 2016 Article by Melodie Yvonne Ramey We received a reader submission recently […]
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on February 23, 2016 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne INDIANAPOLIS, IN – […]
Summer Camp on the Road 2016 Lafayette Theater, Lafayette, Indiana February 20, 2016 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even […]
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on February 9, 2016 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN […]
Article & Photos by Melodie Yvonne LAFAYETTE, IN (February 5, 2016) – I’ve had many conversations about art with many […]
Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN (January 23, 2016) – I’m sure the idea of supergroups have […]
Good Company The White Rabbit Cabaret Fountain Square, Indianapolis, Indiana January 22, 2016 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even […]
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on January 10, 2016 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey COLUMBUS, IN […]
As I pull these crooked nails out of these old tired walls all I can think about is my own foolishness.
Photos originally published in Through the Lens Magazine Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne LAFAYETTE, IN (December 31, 2015 & […]
Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (January 3, 2016) – It’s 2016, and 2015 held so many changes […]
Sonny Boy Thorn’s Tantalizing Teaser Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on December 27, 2015 Article and photos by […]
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on November 23, 2015 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN […]
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on November 15, 2015 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN […]
Article originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on November 7, 2015 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, […]
moe. w/Joe Marcinek Band Lafayette Theater, Lafayette, Indiana October, 25, 2015 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN […]
Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne LAFAYETTE, IN (September 27, 2015) – Christopher Thorn and Travis Warren came to town […]
Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne DAYTON, IN (September 25 & 26, 2015) – The Shannon Hoon & Tim Forkeotes […]
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne COLUMBUS, OH (September 10, 2015) – Slightly Stoopid […]
This Mood for Today by Melodie Yvonne Ramey This is what I’m feelin’ like Movin’ around, but catatonic Lustin’ around, and […]
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on August 9, 2015 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Grayson, KY (July […]
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on August 1, 2015 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – […]
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on July 21, 2015 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey FORT WAYNE, […]
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on June 11, 2015 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey INDIANAPOLIS, IN – […]
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on June 3, 2015 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey MONTEREY, CA – […]
HMI Campaign Shrewsbury-Windle House Madison, Indiana May 29, 2015 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of the Music […]
Captain’s Log Star-date 05/22/2015 It’s hard for me to believe the view outside my tent this beautiful morning in California. […]
It was sometime last year that I decided to make the journey westward. I don’t remember why I caught the […]
I often get complacent with my photography because I have this easy factory gig paying my bills. Unfortunately this complacency […]
Cut Camp presents: Good Company hosted by The White Rabbit Cabaret Indianapolis, Indiana April 24, 2015 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE […]
I don’t often know what I’m doing ahead of time. I swear I have to be the queen of last […]
I thought I’d go back a little bit today, and share the story that first spurred me to begin the […]
Visual Snow, the Film Grain Over the Universe by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Today I’d like to talk about a topic […]
Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Les Claypool said loudly and proudly he was about to […]
The Litterbug Chronicles by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I have lived in my house just a smidge under a decade now, […]
Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey BLOOMINGTON, IN – On March 28 I had the pleasure of photographing the Strong Roots […]
By Melodie Yvonne I can’t believe I’m finally finished and I wanted to share it here before anywhere else. May […]
It seems that it’s becoming harder and harder to hide ones age nowadays. As technology blasts forward like a bullet […]
Article by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Images courtesy of Cameron Schuyler MONTEREY, CA – I’ll have to admit that until recently I […]
So… Powder Coated Death… When I decided to explain this photo I already had a sort of idea of what […]
I thought I’d tone it down a little from the horror photos today, and tell a story about a little […]
I feel like I should start this off by saying, “DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!” I am telling this […]
I’m drawing a blank on super interesting today, so I’m afraid I’m going to cheat a little. My pre-WordPress blog was […]
Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey BLOOMINGTON, IN (December 19, 2014) – There’s something I’ve been wanting to do for […]
Southport Halloween Parade 2014 Southport, Indiana October 25, 2014 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Check out more Southport event photos […]
Lou Knoble & Patty Wells Art Exhibit Reception West Street Art Center Madison, Indiana September 19, 2014 Photos by Melodie […]
Southport July 4th Parade 2014 Southport, Indiana July 4, 2014 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Check out more Southport event […]
Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 4, 2014) – I promised that today I would deliver […]
Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey INDIANAPOLIS, IN – I have been doing a major overhaul on my website, […]
SoArts Spring Into Arts Contests 2013 Southport Artistry Committee Southport Park Southport, Indiana May 2013 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey […]
Artistic Portraits – Beautiful Hoosiers: The People That Make Indiana Photos by Melodie Yvonne Would you like to book Melodie […]
SoArts Fall Events and YArt Sale 2012 Southport Artistry Committee Southport Park and Photographic Melodie Gallery Southport, Indiana Photos by […]
SoArts Summer Classes 2012 Southport Artistry Committee Southport Community Center Southport Park Southport, Indiana Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Check […]
SoArts Spring Into Arts 2012 Southport Artistry Committee Southport Park Southport, Indiana May 2012 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Check […]
SoArts Fall Events 2011 Southport Artistry Committee Southport Park Southport, Indiana Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Check out more Southport […]
Modeling Portfolio – Elsie Tunnel Mill Vernon, Indiana August 31, 2011 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Would you like to book […]
Art Classes Summer 2011 Southport Artistry Committee Southport Community Center Southport Park Southport, Indiana Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Check […]
Black Eddie aka Rashaad the God Indianapolis, Indiana August 20, 2011 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of the […]
SoArts Spring Into Arts 2011 Southport Artistry Committee Southport Park Southport, Indiana May 7, 2011 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey […]
Southport Holiday Bazaar 2010 Southport Artistry Committee Southport Community Center Southport Park Southport, Indiana Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Check […]
Artistic Portraits – Tonya and Nessa Columbus, Indiana November 30, 2010 Photos by Melodie Yvonne View Melodie’s business and family […]
Modeling Portfolio – Maria and Jamie Indianapolis , Indiana July 14, 2010 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Would you like to book […]
Modeling Portfolio – Jamie Indianapolis , Indiana Photos by Melodie Yvonne View Melodie’s business and family portrait work at melodieyvonne.com/photo-galleries/portraits/ Would […]
Kafiristan The Emerson Indianapolis, Indiana Multiple shows 2007 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of the Music on Melodie’s YouTube now! […]
Year of Desolation The Emerson & Promo shots Indianapolis, Indiana Circa 2002-2004ish Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of […]
Pheromone Ohio July 25, 2003 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of the Music on Melodie’s YouTube now! View more of […]
Article & Photos by Melodie Yvonne SOUTHERN INDIANA (Late Summer 2002) – Pork Chop Run stretched across southern Indiana during […]
Paradox 44 Columbus & Indianapolis, Indiana Circa 2002 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of the Music on Melodie’s YouTube now! […]
Article & Photos by Melodie Yvonne SOUTHERN INDIANA (Late Summer 2001) – Motorcycles stretched across southern Indiana during a glorious […]
This piece is number 1 in the collection I Do Heroin on the Train Line So You Don’t Have To: […]
Outside the Walls by Melodie Yvonne Ramey (Originally written for Creative Writing at JCHS in October 1993) As I walk […]