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Film...... 4D Brian Wilson. I am so blessed to replace the band, but then can- Features|Columns . 5D BAND have been around him when he celled because of a scheduling was doing ‘Pet Sounds.’ I was conflict.) there on the ‘God Only Knows’ “Are you a punk-rock fan?” D From page 1D sessions. It was quite a moment.” Hutton asked. “I used to manage In terms of contemporary a group called Fear. When they Entertainment a member. (“Chuck was having music, Hutton, 62, said his opin- were doing that movie, ‘Decline THURSDAY, July 15, 2004 Features Editor, SUE LORENZ, 429-2400, Ext. 210 some serious drug things,” Hutton ion varies. of Western Civilization,’ I could- said. “From what I hear, he's very “I think there’s interesting, n’t get ’em a deal, a record deal, healthy now.”) good music, and then there’s crap- this is in 1980. No way. Along with Hutton and Wells, py music,” he said. “Some of the “They did that song, ‘I Don't the other members of the band are real good, the real popular music, Care About You, (---- You).’ We TRICK PONY will bring its hot country sound to Shadowland Pavilion at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. original keyboardist Jimmy some of it is really good, but it had a real hard time. I love that Greenspoon and guitarist Michael gets put down because it’s popu- spirit, some of the intelligent Allsup, and bassist Paul Kingery lar. There’s some really bad music groups doing that.” (who lives in Detroit) and drum- that, because people give good But, Hutton said, “Just for VENETIAN mer Pat Bautz. interviews, people think it’s good. effect, yelling four-letter words Let’s In May the band released the And then there’s just bad, trendy stupidly, it cheapens the value of From page 1D CD “Three Dog Night – The music. the word.” He laughed and added, Complete Hit Singles,” a digitally “I like Eminem, but there’s a lot ”I think a good swear word is of the charts. The singles “On A remastered collection that Hutton of rap music I don’t like at all. I valuable.” Night Like This” and “Just called the “definitive” compila- think it’s just dumb, sing-songy Three Dog Night last charted in What I Do” were just as suc- tion of the group’s most popular music. But I would never say no 1975 with “Til the End of the cessful. work. to music just because it’s some World.” Besides touring, in the The group was named the “I think part of our longevity is, category.” absence of contemporary hits, Favorite New Country Artist by the songs we did are fairly good- Hutton said he has three sons, how does the band make money? party American Music Awards in quality songs with good lyrics – ages 18, 22 and 28, all of whom Consider “Mama Told Me Not 2001 and the Top New Vocal fun lyrics – good chords, good are in bands, and he said he is to Come,” which has appeared in Group by the Academy of musicality in them,” Hutton said. strictly a one-woman man. the soundtracks for the films . “That's the band, that’s us. “I was the party animal in the “Boogie Nights” and “G.I. Jane,” Admission to the concerts at “I get a kick out of people who ’70s,” Hutton said. “I had the among others. the Beach Stage and Shadow- say, ‘You sound just like your house in Hollywood everyone “Randy Newman wrote that Venetian Festival kicks off land Pavilion require a gate pass records.’ A lot of bands never came to. A knock on the door, song. It’s been in 20 movies, it’s for $10 for one day or $20 for sounded like their records.” there’s John Lennon and Ringo. been in the Hunter Thompson the weekend. Children 10 and Hutton said the group never has “I got married when I was 39, movie (“Fear and Loathing in Las today with a full weekend THREE DOG NIGHT will rock the Beach Stage beginning at 9 p.m. Friday. the group released its first in 1968 and had its first younger will be admitted free. relied much on studio production when I was done with all that. I Vegas”),” Hutton said. “Lots of Top Ten hit – a version of Harry Nilsson’s “One” – a year later. Admission to other festival ven- BLUE OYSTER CULT will perform at 9:15 and 10:50 p.m. Friday to fine-tune the vocals or polish never cheated. I’d done everything times we’ll be in a movie in the of entertainment on tap ues is free. For more informa- at Shadowland Pavilion. the sound. They would go into the I wanted.” background on the radio for 20 tion, call 983-7917. studio and simply “turn on the But what about such rambunc- seconds, so we permeate the air mike” to record their songs, he tious young bands as Bowling for like that.” By H-P STAFF band’s recent offering, “A Long Shadowland Pavilion said. Soup, a pop-punk group that was How does that kind of song Day’s Night,” is a live album and Three Dog Night to howl at the beach THURSDAY On the other hand, Hutton said, removed from the Venetian Festi- licensing pay? usic will be practi- DVD recorded at Chicago’s Navy 8 p.m. Johnny’s Little Rocket Ship “I love fiddling around in the stu- val performance schedule amid “It’s enough to pay my bar bill, cally nonstop dur- Pier in June 2002. By TODD R. BROWN FRIDAY dio, but not to hide ... that you controversy about their song that’s what it pays,” Hutton said ing this year’s Audiences can expect a blast H-P Copy Editor 7:30 p.m. Seventhirty Sunday can’t perform. lyrics and allegedly offensive on- with a chuckle. “We do a lot of Venetian Festival. from the past when Three Dog 9:15 p.m. Blue Oyster Cult “One of the guys I admire stage antics? (JoJo, a singer with stuff every year. I’m very happy Wherever people Night takes to the Whirlpool lmost 23 years after 10:50 p.m. Blue Oyster Cult most, that I love, he’s my bud, is a Top 20 single, was booked to about that.” M SATURDAY wander in down- Beach Stage at 9 p.m. Friday. Three Dog Night town St. Joseph during the The band recently reunited after A released its Top Five 7 p.m. Piston Hurricaine Venetian Festival, they’re likely a 20-year break. After forming in single “Never Been to 8 p.m. Electric Ladybugs to hear some type of music to 1968, Three Dog Night earned Spain,” founding singer 9:15 p.m. Drummond said he’s also Drummond said he checked out suit their taste. international success with 12 Danny Hutton said he still SUNDAY EZRA invested in a production studio. the school paper for bands look- They will find the best of local consecutive gold and hasn’t visited the Iberian 1 p.m. TBA “We’re kind of getting into ... ing for bass players, auditioned musicians on the bluff, interna- more than twenty Top 40 songs, Peninsula. 1:45 p.m. Brad Tyler working with younger bands,” he for the band and landed the gig. 3:30 p.m. Trick Pony tionally known bands on including “Joy To The World,” “That’s up to our booking From page 1D said. In 1990 the band’s founding Whirlpool Field, and rock ’n’ roll “Mama Told Me (Not to Come),” agent,” Hutton said, laugh- River Stage Sometimes, though, trying to guitarist, Joel Rundell, committed legends in Shadowland Pavilion “Shambala,” “Old Fashioned ing. “I would love to go.” THURSDAY LOU GRAMM AND FOREIGNER will play the Beach Stage at Rather than playing around work with local musicians can be suicide, but the surviving mem- and along the St. Joseph River. Love Song” and “The Show One place Hutton and the 7:30 p.m. Cryan’ Shames 9:15 Saturday. town, though, Drummond said he more than a band bargains for. bers decided to continue making “We did try very hard to get a Must Go On.” rest of the band can say FRIDAY prefers going out to hear what “On our second record, we had music as a trio. wide variety for all age groups,” On Saturday, Lou Gramm’s they’ve been to after Friday 6 p.m. Piston Hurricaine Noon. Little Frank and the Premiers 11:30 a.m. to noon. Virginia Stewart other local bands are up to. a guy come in to play steel drums, The band moved to Los Ange- said festival director Barb Stelter. Foreigner will perform on the is St. Joseph. The group is 7 p.m. A.J. Draper & Co. 2 p.m. Jumpin Gene’s Blues Band Noon to 12:30 p.m. Adam Maly “Vaughan’s, I was there last and it was quite an experience,” les for a couple years and tried to “We really feel we have it this Whirlpool Beach Stage at 9:15 scheduled to play at the 8 p.m. EZ Prey 4 p.m. Jim Cooper Quartet 12:30 to 1 p.m. Taylor Clark week, late at night. Getting our Drummond said. “He was to land a record deal before year with country, rock, the p.m. The band, specializing in Venetian Festival on the 9 p.m. The Grifters 1 to 2 p.m. Jackie Schultz drink on,” said Drummond, speak- liquored up when he came in, and returning to in the early Cryan’ Shames and the big band melodic and keyboard heavy gui- Beach stage at 9 that night. SATURDAY On the Bluff 2 to 3 p.m. Judy Scott ing of a club in ’ he was even more liquored up ’90s. (“We decided to come back dance with the Tim Milo orches- tar rock, had immediate success “I don't want to sound 5:30 p.m. Groovatron THURSDAY 3 to 4 p.m. Ty Maxon Bywater neighborhood known for when he left.” here, where we had a really strong tra. Our focus is to have some- with its 1977 debut album, which egotistical,” Hutton said by 6:45 p.m. Mudcat Society Pleasant Street 4 to 5 p.m. Venitia Sekema its top-notch live jazz and free red Drummond, who hails from fan base,” Drummond said.) thing for all age groups and all sold more than 4 million copies phone from his home in the 8 p.m. Cherri and The Violators 5 to 7 p.m. Kaolin Maize 5 to 6 p.m. Rob Kenagy and Jeff beans and rice on Thursday nights. Shreveport, La., grew up with They’ve been based there since, musical tastes.” and generated three of the band’s Laurel Canyon area of the 9:15 p.m. The Controls 7 to 9 p.m. Wood N Nickle Schiman “We were going to see (trumpeter music in his genes. though Drummond said it gets Stelter thinks the entertain- largest hits – “Feels Like the Hollywood Hills, “but when SUNDAY Ship Street 6 to 7 p.m. Hurt Me, Tommy and singer) Kermit Ruffins, but “My mom used to sing in a pretty muggy in the summer. ment is among the best in the First Time,” “Cold As Ice” and people see us, we kick ass. 1 p.m. Reconciliation 5 to 9 p.m. Ande’s Cosmos 7 to 8 p.m. Digmshift we got there too late. vocal quartet called Sweet Ade- “I’m looking forward to com- festival’s 26-year history. “Long, Long Way From Home.” We're a big, loud rock ’n’ 1:45 p.m. LM Christian Center Wor- FRIDAY 8 to 9 p.m. Trestle Freeform Ensem- “It’s kind of nice just to go and line,” he said. “My grandfather ing up there and getting out of “We have an excellent line-up the band was a favorite during an roll group. We sing and play ship Band Broad Street ble listen. When we have a record was a great piano player.” this heat,” he said. “The humidity this year, with Three Dog Night, era of album-oriented rock radio BETTER THAN EZRA will bring its pop-rock sound to Shadowland Pavilion at 9:15 p.m. Satur- like we always did.” 2:30 p.m. Chris Spitters Band 5 to 9 p.m. Ande’s Cosmos Ship Street out, we’ll play about 200 shows.” Better Than Ezra formed as a – it’s good for the skin, but you 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Ande’s Cosmos Better Than Ezra and Trick Pony, formats. Follow-up albums day. Hutton, who immigrated Beach Stage Near Broad Street That, he said, can be very tir- quartet in 1988 at Louisiana State feel like you took a shower and all in one weekend.” “Double Vision,” “4” and “Agent to Boston from Ireland as a 6 to 7 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. Barclay’s Whitcomb ing. University in Baton Rouge, La. just never dried off.” FRIDAY Gymnastics 1 to 2 p.m. Dance Arts The festival kicks off today Provocateur” all generated hits, child and then at age 12 7:30 p.m. Blind Sided and continues through Sunday. including the band’s first No. 1 Better Than Ezra aims to keep fans happy moved to “the poor part of Pleasant Street 2 to 3 p.m. Connie Cassidy 9 p.m. Three Dog Night 3 to 3:30 p.m. Citadel Tonight’s entertainment single, “I Want To Know What Hollywood,” as he put it, 5 to 6 p.m. A.J. Draper and Co. SATURDAY 6:30 to 7 p.m. Just Having Fun includes the Tom Milo big band Love Is.” Pavilion Stage at 9:15 p.m. Sat- belly up. sang as a solo performer in 6 to 7 p.m. Noah Privett decided to get plugged in. Big to school with my sister. I called Louisiana-based group 6:30 p.m. TBA 7 to 8 p.m. Laurie Howard 7 to 9 p.m. The Chain Gang at Whitcomb Tower, Johnny’s band Better urday, hasn’t been very high on “I think the one we’re work- Los Angeles in the mid ’60s ARTS NOTES Dave used to come to all our him a couple of months ago and to play at Shadowland 8 p.m. The Board Band 8 to 9 p.m. Dramatic Shift Near Pleasant Street Little Rocket Ship at Shadow- Than Ezra will perform at 9:15 the charts or much on the air- ing on now will be even better. before becoming part of 9:15 p.m. Lou Gramm’s Foreigner SATURDAY Noon to 2 p.m. Sunset Coast Gym- shows and liked the music a lot. said we’d like to play. He said land Pavilion and the Cryan’ p.m. Saturday at the Shadowland waves since. Instead its mem- We don’t really like making the Three Dog Night. Broad Street (in conjunction with nastics From page 1D He was playing guitar and said, sure and booked us.” Shames on the River Stage. Pavilion. Formed in 1988 in New By TODD R. BROWN bers have been keeping busy same record twice.” Three Dog Night released Municipal Band Shell Curious Kids’ Museum) 5 to 7 p.m. The Incognito Cloggers ‘I can play bass if I can be in When he’s not playing in the Headlining the festival enter- Orleans, its debut album, H-P Copy Editor playing live for hardcore fans. Drummond, who recently its first album in 1968 and SUNDAY 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Deep Fried SUNDAY your band.’” band, Strebs works part time as a tainment are Three Dog Night, “Deluxe,” saw hits that topped Better Than Ezra plans to have turned 35 (“I’m going to have had a Top Ten hit the fol- 3:30 p.m. Municipal Band Concert Pickle Project Broad Street “Joel and I were in an acoustic Growing up near the beach, free-lance video editor. Lou Gramm’s Foreigner, Blue the Billboard charts with the he alternative-rock revolu- a compilation of hit singles and to start counting backwards,” he lowing year with a version 7:30 p.m. Municipal Band Concert 1 to 2 p.m. Bev Smith 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ande’s Cosmos band (Alieron) for two years Strebs became acquainted with Oyster Cult, Better Than Ezra, songs “Good,” “In the Blood” tion roared into being with unreleased songs out by Christ- joked), said the band – which of Harry Nilsson’s “One.” 2 to 3 p.m. Katie Richie Pleasant Street together,” Strebs said. several people on the Venetian San Dee Wallace is a staff writer for Trick Pony, Cryan’ Shames, the and “Rosalia.” The groups fol- T Nirvana’s multi-platinum- mas and hopes to release a DVD includes founding member and The group, centered on State Street 3 to 4 p.m. Bev Smith Noon to 1 p.m. Che Warner and “He was playing the African Festival staff. The Herald-Palladium. Arts Notes is Grifters and the Controls. Their low-up album, “Friction, Baby,” selling “Nevermind” album in of a concert taped in August at singer and guitarist Kevin Grif- the harmony singing of trio SATURDAY 4 to 5 p.m. Katie Richie Nancy Hauch drums and wanted to get back “I called Mike Minestra, who published each Thursday. You can e- music ranges from rock ’n’ roll generated heat with the single 1991 and ended with a whimper New Orleans’ House of Blues fin and drummer Travis Mc- Hutton, Chuck Negron and Noon to 6 p.m. State Street Rhythms Pleasant Street 1 to 2 p.m. Tim Treder into drums. It (the acoustic band) is organizing all the bands,” mail her at swallace@heraldpalladium. to country and everything in “,” which when sales began tapering off club sometime in the fall to Nabb – is evolving by incorpo- Cory Wells, disbanded in 11 to 11:30 a.m. Kitty Ellis 2 to 3 p.m. Rieley O’Connor was too quiet for me, and we Strebs said. “His daughter went com between. was named Pop Song of the Year for three- and four-piece, angst- coincide with a national tour. rating new sounds into its 1977, having scored 21 Top Blue Oyster Cult will perform by Billboard Awards Top 100 and ridden bands in the late ’90s. In 2001 the band released its palette and collaborating with 40 hits. Among them were at 9:15 p.m. Friday at the Shad- went Top 5 at Modern Rock. In-between was Better Than most recent CD, “Closer,” on local musicians. the Number One songs owland Pavilion. The group has One of country music’s hottest Ezra, a New Orleans based, pop- now-defunct Beyond Music. The “Sometimes we’ll sit in with “Black and White,” “Mama carved out a unique place in acts, Trick Pony, will perform at rock group that scored a hit in DVD will include a documen- friends at the Mermaid Lounge Told Me (Not to Come)” N BRIEF music history as a rock band 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Shadow- 1995 with the radio-friendly sin- tary by a Chicago film student or Carrollton Station,” Drum- and “Joy to the World” with I earning mainstream critical land Pavilion. With an ability to gle “Good” from the band’s of that album’s supporting tour. mond said. its famous opening lyric, acclaim and commercial success. create an original sound, Trick debut CD, “Deluxe.” The next “I think we made our best “We’ve had Mark Mullins — “Jeremiah was a bullfrog.” Dunes sets audition traditional and contemporary Center during intermission and Jamaica, giving them an authentic p.m. Sunday. Created by Kalamazoo artist Sy Its self-titled debut album, Pony has taken country music by year the group had another hit record with that last record,” he’s a great trombone player. The group reunited in tunes that were hallmarks of folk after the program. Admission is sound. They perform old reggae The performances will feature Ellens, the mural depicts “fan- released in 1972, set off decades storm. The raucous dance hall with “” said bassist by He’s played on almost all our 1980 and has been perform- for ‘Fool for Love’ music’s most popular period. free. Some seating is available, favorites and new original songs. Mary Rademacher, Francesca tasies of flight,” including stories of hit record making, including hit, “Pour Me,” off of the group’s from its sophomore album, phone from his home in the records. He’s in a band called ing on and off ever since, MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — The This is a hands-on, sing-along but those attending can bring The Process was founded in Amari and Rick Reuther. from Greek and Egyptian mythol- “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” self-titled debut, went to the top “Friction, Baby.” Garden District neighborhood Mulebone.” though Negron is no longer Dunes Theatre will hold auditions concert, and anyone who wishes folding chairs or blankets. 1990 and features vocals, guitar, A single ticket is $15, and the ogy, Leonardo da Vinci’s “Godzilla” “I Love the Night” The band, which plays the of New Orleans. “Unfortunate- for Sam Shepard’s “Fool for can join in the fun. For more information, call Don bass and drums. dinner-theater combination is ornithopter and various dirigibles, and “Black and Blue.” The Please see VENETIAN, page 3D Venetian Festival’s Shadowland ly, the record company went Please see EZRA, page 3D Please see BAND, page 3D Love,” directed by George Tolhuizen is a founding mem- Holmes at 695-1133. Contrabando relocated from $40. space ships and oddities. Maslankowski, at 7:30 p.m. Tues- ber of the Riversong Music Soci- Mexico to the in For more information and The children’s area of Air Zoo day and Wednesday in the Long ety. He performs at summer festi- Reggae/Latin festival 2003. It performs a mixture of reservations, call 639-1486 or features a play area suitable for Beach Community Center. vals and concert events. His many types of Caribbean 637-7829. children ages 1 to 5, four The cast consists of four char- current CD, “07-28-01,” is avail- Sunday in St. Joseph rhythms. “penny”-style rides, and aviation- acters: May, age 25-35, half sister able at any Riversong event or ST. JOSEPH — A Benton Har- Tickets are $5, with children Air Zoo opens new related toddler toys and activities. of Eddie and daughter of Old from Tolhuizen at jwtol- bor/St. Joseph reggae and Latin under 12 admitted free with a Admission is $19.50 for adults, SJ native returns with band to play at Venetian Man; Eddie, age 25-40, half- [email protected]. festival will be held from 1 to 10 paid adult. children’s area $17.50 for those 60 years old and brother of May and son of Old Those attending the concert can p.m. Sunday at the Amtrak Rail- PORTAGE — A new children’s older, and $15.50 for children aron Strebs grew up near the ness,” he said. “It’s still got where a friend was involved with Man; Old Man, age 50, father of bring their lunch to the program, road Station, 410 Vine St. Tello’s to feature area of the Kalamazoo Air Zoo ages 6 to 15. Children 5 and Abeach in St. Joseph with the punch to it, but it’s easier to take the music scene. Eddie and May; and Martin, age which lasts about an hour. Performing will be the Process, has opened at 6151 Portage Road. under are free. Group rates are Venetian Festival practically in in and more musical.” “It was a little hard core for 30-40, boyfriend of May. The Brown Bag concerts are on Contrabando and Indika. ‘Guys and Dolls’ music A 2,100-square-foot mural, available for advance purchase. his back yard. Arts Notes They’ve done one CD, “Lady- my tastes,” Strebs said. The play is a long one-act pres- Wednesdays in June, July and Caribbean vendors will sell their SOUTH HAVEN — The Leg- “Fantasy of Flight,” serves as the Call (866) 524-7966 or visit This summer he’s coming bugs,” and are hoping a new one, He moved on to New York entation that takes place in a August. In case of rain, they are wares. end Theatre at Tello’s Trattoria, focal point of the new play area. www.airzoo.org. home from New York City to “Electric Ladybugs,” will be City, where another friend, Dave dilapidated motel room some- held on Thursdays. A Friday Members of Indika, featuring 7379 N. Shore Drive, will present perform for the first time during San Dee ready in time for the Venetian Carlock, lived. where along the dusty back roads series begins July 23. Doggie Ranks and Rasta Kelly, the music of “Guys and Dolls” at the Venetian Festival. Festival. “He offered to let me come of Texas. The concerts are sponsored by developed their talents in 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 5 He and his band, the Electric Wallace The name, Electric Ladybugs, and stay with him and his wife Performances will be Sept. 10- St. Joseph Today. For more infor- An Herb & Flower Ladybugs, will perform at 8 p.m. came from Strebs’ travels. while I tried to get started,” 12 and Sept. 17-19 at the Dunes mation, call 985-1111 or check Saturday in the Shadowland “My girlfriend and I would go Strebs said. “It worked out nice- Summer Theatre. the Web site at www.sjtoday.org. Gardener’s Dream... Pavilion in Silver Beach County and guitar, the band includes Joel different places, like a skiing ly, and I’ve been at it ever since.” For more information and NEW HOURS: Park. They will open for the band Hirsch on drums and vocals and trip, and everywhere we went When I asked Strebs for a directions, call Maslankowski at Blues Inc. to perform The Lunch You are invited to tour & view the working herb Better Than Ezra. Big Dave on bass. there were big groups of lady- favorite song for people to listen (219) 362-2091. at Buchanan Common Mon - Sat & flower garden behind Tosi’s Restaurant & Bit-Of- When I talked to him by phone “It’s just Big Dave,” Strebs bugs,” Strebs said. “So we start- for Saturday, he responded with Ideal from New York last week, he said said when I asked him if he had a ed collecting ladybug stuff. My “Out of the Fog.” Tolhuizen to sing BUCHANAN — The band 11:30 - 2:00 Swiss Pastry Shoppe! See over 30 varieties of herbs he’s a little bit nervous, “but it last name. house is filled with all kinds of “I wrote it with Dave Carlock, Blues Inc. will perform at 7:30 Place Dinner & flowers used by the chefs of Tosi’s & the bakers will be a lot of fun with my The Electric Ladybugs play ladybugs. We even decorate the who’s also a St. Joseph alumni at Brown Bag concert p.m. today on the Buchanan Mon - Thur of Bit-Of-Swiss. So please view only and enjoy. friends there.” only original music written by stage with ladybugs.” who lives in Los Angeles now.” ST. JOSEPH — Folk singer Common stage. 5:00 - 9:00 “An Urban Style Bistro Contributed photo He’s been back home before, Strebs. He describes his music as Strebs graduated i n 1993 from The Electric Ladybugs have and storyteller John Tolhuizen Blues Inc. is an area band that Fri - Sat Follow the signs to treat your senses. with Exceptional Cuisine THE ELECTRIC LADYBUGS will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at “just to hang out.” His parents, melodic rock. St. Joseph High School, where been together for a year and a will perform at noon Wednesday plays Chicago style, West Coast 5:00 - 10:00 4337 Ridge Rd. Stevensville, MI. Shadowland Pavilion during the Venetian Festival. Band members Linda Masters and Wally Strebs, “The sound is cleaner and he sang in the choirs and played half. at the Brown Bag concert at the swing, Texas style, funk, rock, & Atmosphere” are (from left) Joel Hirsch, Big Dave and St. Joseph native Aaron still live here. focuses a little more on harmony guitar in the jazz band. After John E.N. Howard Band Shell in traditional and contemporary Bar Open All Day Tosi’s Restaurant • Bit of Swiss Pastry Shoppe Strebs. In addition to Strebs on vocals and rhythm rather than loud- graduating, he moved to Florida, Please see ARTS NOTES, page 3D Lake Bluff Park. blues. Mon - Sat Tolhuizen has re-created intri- Pie, ice cream and coffee will 212 Territorial Benton Harbor, MI cate arrangements of many of the be available at the Senior Service 269.934.0460