Joel Gragg & The Filaments at Turntable in Indianapolis on Thursday, December 11, 2025!
When Joel Gragg started The Filaments with Jamie Perryman and Bruce Williams for a rock show in early 2022, no one anticipated the chemistry that meeting would reveal. They recognized that a special sound was happening.
“It felt like we had played together before,” says Gragg. “Like we could finish each other’s musical thought.”
The power trio built a small grassroots following in Central Illinois, opening for acts like Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band, among others.
In 2024, Gragg moved to Indianapolis, and after working on a full-length album with the original members, he reformed the band with seasoned Indy musicians Greg Ziesemer (Bass), Kurt Kruger (Drums), Greg Brown (Sax), and Bob Fields (B3 Organ) — bringing a fully realized sound that was always there in the recordings. Now, they are looking to put their stamp on the Indy music scene and the broader Midwest.
“Joel Gragg & The Filaments put out a sound that harkens back to the heart and soul of rock, with an undercurrent of groove that bridges many styles. The Filaments can revive an old soul tune, turn it into a slow jam, and end on an epic psychedelic jam in the spirit of Jimi Hendrix.”
— Illinois Times
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