SpaceWords à la Mode Satiates Showgoers
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on July 5, 2016 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN […]
Photo Gallery – Cut Camp @ Le Petit Caraibes 6-25-2016
Cut Camp Le Petit Caraibes Columbus, Indiana June 25, 2016 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of the […]
Cut Camp presents: The Dozens @ The White Rabbit Cabaret 6-17-2016
Photos by Melodie Yvonne INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 17, 2016) – Cut Camp presents The Dozens at The White Rabbit Cabaret […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Tension Climbs Like Rain
Tension Climbs Like Rain by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Tension climbs my shoulder blades especially when it rains Descending makes me quite […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – The Cuddle Fish
The Cuddle Fish by Melodie Yvonne Ramey You never knew how to love us right or not love us at all […]
Dawn of Dementia, We’d Be, and Lucifist Electrifying at Lafayette Theater
Photos by Melodie Yvonne LAFAYETTE, IN ( June 11, 2016) – Dawn of Dementia, We’d Be, & Lucifist created an […]
Houndmouth Electrifies Hoosiers
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on June 12, 2016 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey INDIANAPOLIS, IN […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – The Sunshine Buyer
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’ […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Phony Pony
Phony Pony by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I’m a one trick pony At times I’m a phony but I’m not tryin’ to […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Your Moonshines
Your Moonshines by Melodie Yvonne Ramey How do I accept this blessing without falling completely apart? How do I build myself […]
A Home Away From Home At Summer Camp Music Festival 2016
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on June 2, 2016 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey CHILLICOTHE, IL […]
Dear Guys On Tinder, 10 Professional Tips For A Sexier Profile Picture Now
Believe it or not this post actually does have to do with photography… Not too long ago I had a […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Lazy
Lazy by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Lazy my mind won’t stop thinkin’ ‘bout you Besides if it did, what would I do? […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Wishing On Your Stars
Wishing On Your Stars by Melodie Yvonne Ramey When I wish upon your stars I’m wishing on those way up far […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Silent Wishes
Silent Wishes by Melodie Yvonne Ramey This monotony of me on me is not enough to set me free My mind […]
Photo Gallery – Moonshine Mason and the Rot Gut Gang @ Lafayette Theater 5-20-2016
Moonshine Mason and the Rot Gut Gang Lafayette Theater, Lafayette, Indiana May 20, 2016 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE […]
Photo Gallery – Josh Ritter with The Steel Wheels @ Lafayette Theater 5-19-2016
Josh Ritter with The Steel Wheels Lafayette Theater, Lafayette, Indiana May 19, 2016 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even […]
East Entices Indy and Returns in June
Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey INDIANAPOLIS, IN – My whole life I’ve been fantastically blessed because somehow I’ve always had […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – For Momma
For Momma by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Dedicated to all the strong mothers out there all over the world Momma I write […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – The Sorry Girl
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
The People Fight Cancer and Win One More Battle Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN – The […]
Reverend Horton’s Rockabilly Heats Up Lafayette
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on April 30, 2016 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Material Lord
Material Lord by Melodie Yvonne Ramey This hometown feeling’s a pit in my soul It keeps me reeling and ready to […]
Lafayette Theater Dishes Out A Triple Treat
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on April 8, 2016 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – A Preemptive Strike
A Preemptive Strike by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Audio only: I’m the one that’s walkin’ away I don’t wanna think of you […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – I Own Me
Originally published in Photographic Memories: Meet me in the Middle I Own Me All this time it’s been my heart […]
Breaking Benjamin Leaves Fort Wayne Breathless
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on March 31, 2016 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne FORT WAYNE, IN […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – 18 Years Love Should Have Grown
I just realized the Love we lost would have been 18 this year… all grown up <3 This is dedicated to […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Seed Guzzler
Seed Guzzler by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Anxiety is quite sadistic Hide my bullshit in these limericks Let it out to keep […]
Shawn Hagood is Keeping the Blues Alive
It’s phenomenal to me how much music can really unify people, and bring out the pure and good in us […]
Johnny Rivers’ Golden Hits from a Golden Age
Classic music for many people is often the songs that made up the soundtrack to childhood. These might be tracks […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Ode to a Freezing Valentine’s Day
Ode to a Freezing Valentine’s Day by Melodie Yvonne Ramey How can you be so cruel, when my heart’s lying there […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Thursday I’m Still Burning
Thursday I’m Still Burning by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Your face is in front of the eyes in my mind My VHS brain […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – On Wednesday I’m Yearning
On Wednesday I’m Yearning by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Audio only: A servant in love is all that I am It doesn’t come […]
Pingeons Playing Ping Pong Ensnare The Mousetrap
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on March 25, 2016 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey INDIANAPOLIS, IN […]
School of Rock Hits the Hard Rock Café in Times Square
School of Rock is one of the most phenomenal music education organization for children everywhere this day in age. They […]
Rhyming & Lyrics – In A Weak
In A Weak by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I like it when you say my name Three syllables long yet you remain […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Treadin’ Beauty
Treadin’ Beauty by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Audio only: Ridin’ on my coattails Man, you got to go now I can’t handle all […]
Lafayette Lives the Pink Floyd Experience Live
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on March 23, 2016 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Never Without You
Never Without You by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Somedays I’m happy what happened Some days I just wanna cry I wouldn’t take […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Move, Bitch
Move, Bitch by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Humbly speaking this stink that is reeking Permeates my soul every day This odious […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Takin’ Up Space
Takin’ Up Space by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Just sittin around takin’ up space on your porch, Sittin around makin it skunk. […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Belly
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
Migraine Is As Migraine Does by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I suffer… I mean everybody does, but migraines are just another […]
Lafayette’s Heart Beats Red, White, and Blue for Aaron Lewis
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on March 9, 2016 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN […]
Photo Gallery – The LSG @ Digby’s 3-5-2016
The LSG Digby’s Pub & Patio, Lafayette, Indiana March 5, 2016 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of […]
Cut Camp’s Old School Hip-Hop Crazes Columbus
Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey COLUMBUS, IN (February 27, 2016) – The Beats pumped out of the door […]
Canadian Metal Band Days Alone gets Eight Tentacles Up!
Originally written for Drunk Octopus Magazine on February 25, 2016 Article by Melodie Yvonne Ramey We received a reader submission recently […]
Anderson East Brings Southern Soul to the Midwest
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on February 23, 2016 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne INDIANAPOLIS, IN – […]
Photo Gallery – Summer Camp on the Road @ Lafayette Theater 2-20-2016
Summer Camp on the Road 2016 Lafayette Theater, Lafayette, Indiana February 20, 2016 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even […]
SpaceWords Make Love Letters to the Universe
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on February 9, 2016 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN […]
How to Tell if Your Kid is an Artist in Grade 2
Article & Photos by Melodie Yvonne LAFAYETTE, IN (February 5, 2016) – I’ve had many conversations about art with many […]
Turn On, Tune In, and Drop Out with The LSG
Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN (January 23, 2016) – I’m sure the idea of supergroups have […]
Photo Gallery – Good Company @ The White Rabbit 1-22-2016
Good Company The White Rabbit Cabaret Fountain Square, Indianapolis, Indiana January 22, 2016 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even […]
Black Eddie’s Clash of the Titans
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on January 10, 2016 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey COLUMBUS, IN […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – Nails
As I pull these crooked nails out of these old tired walls all I can think about is my own foolishness.
Blind Melon New Year’s 2016 A Sold Out Success at the Lafayette Theater
Photos originally published in Through the Lens Magazine Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne LAFAYETTE, IN (December 31, 2015 & […]
Sonny Boy Thorn’s Tantalizing Teaser
Sonny Boy Thorn’s Tantalizing Teaser Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on December 27, 2015 Article and photos by […]
Invigorating Lafayette One Legend at a Time
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on November 23, 2015 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN […]
Clinton’s Atomic PFunk Drops on Lafayette
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on November 15, 2015 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN […]
The Miller Halloween Bash at Digby’s
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 10-25-2015
moe. w/Joe Marcinek Band Lafayette Theater, Lafayette, Indiana October, 25, 2015 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey LAFAYETTE, IN […]
Vigilstock 2015 Honored A Legacy At Knickerbocker Saloon
Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne LAFAYETTE, IN (September 27, 2015) – Christopher Thorn and Travis Warren came to town […]
Shannon Hoon and Tim Forkeotes Vigil 2015
Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne DAYTON, IN (September 25 & 26, 2015) – The Shannon Hoon & Tim Forkeotes […]
Slightly Stoopid with Dirty Heads & The Expendables Make Magic at LC Pavilion
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne COLUMBUS, OH (September 10, 2015) – Slightly Stoopid […]
Rhyming and Lyrics – This Mood for Today
This Mood for Today by Melodie Yvonne Ramey This is what I’m feelin’ like Movin’ around, but catatonic Lustin’ around, and […]
MelonFest 2015 Rocks Hillbilly Woodstock
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on August 9, 2015 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Grayson, KY (July […]
CRACKER VISITS THE VOGUE
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on August 1, 2015 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – […]
A Visit to Summerland 2015
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on July 21, 2015 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey FORT WAYNE, […]
Around the Clock Hip Hop Heaven With Black Eddie aka Rashaad the God
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on June 11, 2015 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey INDIANAPOLIS, IN – […]
WESTBOUND AND DOWN – THE ROAD TO CALIROOTS WITH DILATED PEOPLES
Originally published in Through the Lens Magazine on June 3, 2015 Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey MONTEREY, CA – […]
Photo gallery – HMI Campaign @ Shrewsbury-Windle House 5-29-2015
HMI Campaign Shrewsbury-Windle House Madison, Indiana May 29, 2015 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of the Music […]
Westbound and Down Part Deux
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. […]
West Bound and Down
It was sometime last year that I decided to make the journey westward. I don’t remember why I caught the […]
From Afar – Racking the Lens
I often get complacent with my photography because I have this easy factory gig paying my bills. Unfortunately this complacency […]
Photo Gallery – Cut Camp presents: Good Company @ The White Rabbit Cabaret 4-24-2015
Cut Camp presents: Good Company hosted by The White Rabbit Cabaret Indianapolis, Indiana April 24, 2015 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE […]
Home Is Where My Art Is
I don’t often know what I’m doing ahead of time. I swear I have to be the queen of last […]
Behind the Art – For Christina
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
Visual Snow, the Film Grain Over the Universe by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Today I’d like to talk about a topic […]
Primus Sucks!!!
Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Les Claypool said loudly and proudly he was about to […]
The Litterbug Chronicles
The Litterbug Chronicles by Melodie Yvonne Ramey I have lived in my house just a smidge under a decade now, […]
Strong Roots Records Album Release Party
Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey BLOOMINGTON, IN – On March 28 I had the pleasure of photographing the Strong Roots […]
Hoosier Heavens
By Melodie Yvonne I can’t believe I’m finally finished and I wanted to share it here before anywhere else. May […]
A Technological Tale for the Young at Heart
It seems that it’s becoming harder and harder to hide ones age nowadays. As technology blasts forward like a bullet […]
Behind the Art – Powder Coated Death
So… Powder Coated Death… When I decided to explain this photo I already had a sort of idea of what […]
Behind the Art – Chewin’ Chocolate
I thought I’d tone it down a little from the horror photos today, and tell a story about a little […]
Behind the Art – Vanilla Plastic
I feel like I should start this off by saying, “DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!” I am telling this […]
Behind the Art – Lost in Me
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 […]
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Photo Gallery – Midwest Hype @ The Bluebird 12-19-2014
Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey BLOOMINGTON, IN (December 19, 2014) – There’s something I’ve been wanting to do for […]
Photo Gallery – Southport Halloween Parade 2014
Southport Halloween Parade 2014 Southport, Indiana October 25, 2014 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Check out more Southport event photos […]
Photo Gallery – Lou Knoble & Patty Wells Art Exhibit @ West Street Art Center 9-19-2014
Lou Knoble & Patty Wells Art Exhibit Reception West Street Art Center Madison, Indiana September 19, 2014 Photos by Melodie […]
Photo Gallery – Southport July 4th Parade 2014
Southport July 4th Parade 2014 Southport, Indiana July 4, 2014 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Check out more Southport event […]
Indypendence Concert 2014 with Dirty Heads
Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 4, 2014) – I promised that today I would deliver […]
Cut Camp presents Not Your Average Open Mic Night
Article and photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey INDIANAPOLIS, IN – I have been doing a major overhaul on my website, […]
Photo Gallery – SoArts Spring Into Arts Contests 2013 @ Southport Park
SoArts Spring Into Arts Contests 2013 Southport Artistry Committee Southport Park Southport, Indiana May 2013 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey […]
Artistic Portraits – Beautiful Hoosiers
Artistic Portraits – Beautiful Hoosiers: The People That Make Indiana Photos by Melodie Yvonne Would you like to book Melodie […]
Photo Gallery – SoArts Fall Events and YArt Sale 2012
SoArts Fall Events and YArt Sale 2012 Southport Artistry Committee Southport Park and Photographic Melodie Gallery Southport, Indiana Photos by […]
Photo Gallery – SoArts Summer Classes 2012 @ Southport Park
SoArts Summer Classes 2012 Southport Artistry Committee Southport Community Center Southport Park Southport, Indiana Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Check […]
Photo Gallery – SoArts Spring Into Arts 2012 @ Southport Park
SoArts Spring Into Arts 2012 Southport Artistry Committee Southport Park Southport, Indiana May 2012 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Check […]
Photo Gallery – SoArts Fall Events 2011 @ Southport Park
SoArts Fall Events 2011 Southport Artistry Committee Southport Park Southport, Indiana Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Check out more Southport […]
Photo Gallery – Modeling Portfolio – Elsie @ Tunnel Mill 8-31-2011
Modeling Portfolio – Elsie Tunnel Mill Vernon, Indiana August 31, 2011 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Would you like to book […]
Photo Gallery – SoArt Summer Classes 2011 @ Southport Park
Art Classes Summer 2011 Southport Artistry Committee Southport Community Center Southport Park Southport, Indiana Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey Check […]
Photo Gallery – Black Eddie aka Rashaad the God 8-20-2011
Black Eddie aka Rashaad the God Indianapolis, Indiana August 20, 2011 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of the […]
Photo Gallery – SoArts Spring Into Arts 2011 @ Southport Park
SoArts Spring Into Arts 2011 Southport Artistry Committee Southport Park Southport, Indiana May 7, 2011 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey […]
Photo Gallery – Southport Holiday Bazaar 2010 @ Southport Community Center
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
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 Downtown Indy
Modeling Portfolio – Maria and Jamie Indianapolis , Indiana July 14, 2010 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Would you like to book […]
Modeling Portfolio – Jamie
Modeling Portfolio – Jamie Indianapolis , Indiana Photos by Melodie Yvonne View Melodie’s business and family portrait work at melodieyvonne.com/photo-galleries/portraits/ Would […]
Photo Gallery – Kafiristan @ The Emerson 2007
Kafiristan The Emerson Indianapolis, Indiana Multiple shows 2007 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of the Music on Melodie’s YouTube now! […]
Photo Gallery – Year of Desolation circa 2003-2004
Year of Desolation The Emerson & Promo shots Indianapolis, Indiana Circa 2002-2004ish Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of […]
Photo Gallery – Pheromone in Ohio 7-25-2003
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Pork Chop Run 2002 Helps Hoosiers
Article & Photos by Melodie Yvonne SOUTHERN INDIANA (Late Summer 2002) – Pork Chop Run stretched across southern Indiana during […]
Photo Gallery – Paradox 44 circa 2002
Paradox 44 Columbus & Indianapolis, Indiana Circa 2002 Photos by Melodie Yvonne Ramey SEE even more of the Music on Melodie’s YouTube now! […]
Run Away Home – IDHOTTL #1
This piece is number 1 in the collection I Do Heroin on the Train Line So You Don’t Have To: […]
Outside the Walls
Outside the Walls by Melodie Yvonne Ramey (Originally written for Creative Writing at JCHS in October 1993) As I walk […]