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Battle of the Bands Nick 4 Benefit for Pit Bulls 5 D’Virgilio Visit Sweetwater.com/events to register. Columns & Reviews Out and About ⁄ 6 Don’t stop believing in going to live shows Reel Views ⁄ 8 Eurovision Song Contest: Ferrell tries to recapture goofball magic September 12-20 August 7-9 all-female cast Screen Time ⁄ 8 Upcoming major films reshuffled Road Notes ⁄ 9 LiveNation revs motor for parking lot shows Spins ⁄ 10 November 7-22, 2020 Lady Gaga, Dream Rodeo, Blake Mills February 13 - 28, 2021 Backtracks ⁄ 10 July 25-August 9, 2020 , (1982)

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JULY 2-8, 2020 WHATZUP 3 Bands gather How to reach us Whatzup LLC 5501 U.S. Highway 30 West Fort Wayne, IN 46818 Phone: (260) 407-3198 to raise funds Fax: (260) 469-1027 [email protected] whatzup.com The Paper Heart facebook.com/whatzupftwayne is one of the six instagram.com/whatzupftwayne for pit bulls bands lined up to twitter.com/whatzupftwayne play at the Battle of the Bands on Publisher Battle of the Bands July 11. Photo by Brett Luke Gerson Rosenbloom brings together six acts Editor BY MICHELE DeVINNEY BATTLE OF THE BANDS Jon Swerens WHATZUP FEATURES WRITER Benefit show for Fort Wayne Pit Bull Coalition The Paper Heart, The Kickbacks, Jupiter in The upcoming Battle of the Bands is an excel- Web and App Developer July, Withered Veins, Calloused, and Secret lent chance for music fans to get back into the Brandon Jordan Garden Arcade world again. Calendars and Distribution Director Taking place outside of Copper Canyon Tobac- 4-8 p.m. Saturday, July 11 Chels Thompson conist at the corner of St. Joe and St. Joe Center Copper Canyon Tobacconist roads, the battle will bring live music to a more 3261 St. Joe Center Road, Fort Wayne Contributing writers flexible outdoor venue while also helping to ben- $5 · (260) 387-6002 Nick Braun, Benjamin Dehr, efit a good cause. Michele DeVinney, Dennis Donahue, will be introduced to what they Evan Gillespie, Heather Herron, RESCUING PIT BULLS can expect. J. Hubner, Chris Hupe, Mackenzie Joefreda, Brent Leuhold, Greg W. Locke, Fort Wayne Pit Bull Coalition has a mission There will also be tasty food Chloe Miller, Steve Penhollow, which has evolved in its decade of existence. First available from 5-8 p.m. via food Jennifer Poiry, G. Ryan Smith, established in 2010 as a resource rather than a trucks Mercadito Taqueria and Kevin Smith, Chels Thompson rescue, Pit Bull Coalition now provides both to One Love Food Truck. the community. Funds are vital to keep things Close has a couple requests Distribution moving forward. MORE ON of those who plan to attend. Whatzup is distributed once per week “Animal Care and Control have pit bulls avail- “We want it to be a safe at more than 650 locations in nine able for adoption, but they can only do one or THE WEB event, and we’re encouraging counties — Allen, Whitley, Noble, two at a time,” said Megan Close, president of the Use your phone’s everyone to socially distance Wells, Adams, Huntington, Wabash, camera to scan Kosciusko, Dekalb, and Steuben. FWPBC board of directors. “They are allowed to the QR code and to wear masks,” Close Whatzup is distributed on Wednesdays transfer them to regulated rescues, so in 2012 we above to get info said. “The bands have already and Thursdays by Whatzup LLC. got into rescuing them, and we’ve just grown and about this event. started playing shows again, grown since then.” so they have some experience Back issues FWPBC also provides resources for those who Photo by Rob Snyder now with what needs to be done to accomplish Back issues are $3 for first copy, 75¢ have pit bulls. Close shared a recent example of the restrictions which will still be on. With it per additional copy. Send payment with how the not-for-profit organization can step in to ideal opportunity to roll that out. being outdoors, we think we can provide a safe date and quantity of issues desired, help save a pit bull in crisis. “We have a great relationship with Copper Can- environment for everyone, but it would help if and your name and mailing address, to “We got a call from a man with a one-year-old yon, and they’re big pit bull lovers, so they jumped people purchased their tickets online in advance Whatzup LLC at the above address. neutered male that had eaten something, some right in,” Garr said. “That’s when we really got the so we have some idea how many will be here and Calendar listings foreign object, and it was causing a blockage,” she ball rolling. We have six bands donating their how best to provide that safe environment for Must be received by noon Monday the said. “The surgery was going to cost anywhere time to help us out, and we’ll have two food trucks everyone. week of publication for inclusion in that between $1,500 and $4,500, and he couldn’t there. Copper Canyon will have cigar specials. “We also ask that people not bring their own week’s issue and, space permitting, afford it. His only other option was euthanasia. We’re really excited about it.” dogs to the event,” she added. “We will have some will run until the week of the event. We were able to step in and work out a plan with a of our dogs rotating through for a meet and greet, Calendar information is published veterinary clinic on Covington Road that we have BANDS READY FOR BATTLE but having dogs there at an event that is going to as far in advance as space permits a good relationship with, and we’re paying for the This inaugural Battle of the Bands will include be loud and not knowing what the weather will be and should be submitted as early as dog’s care.” The Paper Heart, The Kickbacks, Jupiter in July, like that day, it puts a lot of stress on animals. It’s a possible. Whatzup makes every effort to authenticate claims and accurate times Withered Veins, Calloused, and Secret Garden 21 and over event, and there will be an area roped and event locations. We encourage FINDING FRIENDS AND FUNDS Arcade. off for alcohol sales so if there are dogs there, it readers to verify information prior to While rescuing pit bulls has become a partic- A couple of the bands have performed at pre- causes a bit of a problem.” attending events or purchasing tickets. ular passion for Close and providing important vious FWPBC events and then helped recruit the More information about the Battle of the resources for the care of pit bulls is a significant rest of the lineup. Performances take place on Bands can be found at fwpbc.org and on the Fort Advertising part of their efforts, money has been tight this Saturday, July 11, from 4-8 p.m. Those who attend Wayne Pit Bull Coalition Facebook page. A link to Space reservations and ads requiring year since some fundraising events have had pay a $5 cover to get in and then vote for the band the Eventbrite site for tickets is available on the proofs due by no later than the Monday to be canceled or postponed in the wake of the with a cash or card donation to the organization. FWPBC Battle of the Bands Facebook event page. 10 days prior to publication. Camera- shutdown. The band which raises the most money for the “We’re so excited about this event,” Close said. ready or digital ad copy required by noon Friday the week before Looking for a good summer and outdoor event Coalition will be declared the winner and will “We’re all huge music fans, and what better way publication. E-mail [email protected] to replace some of those and hopefully become earn the opportunity to perform at the 2021 Fort to raise funds for those dogs that are sometimes or call (260) 407-3198. an annual event itself, FWPBC volunteer Jessica Wayne Music Festival. labeled as misfits than with these amazing bands. Garr had been considering a Battle of the Bands Each band is already campaigning with videos No other rescue has an event like this so we hope for a couple of years anyway, and this seemed the on their respective Facebook pages so attendees it goes well and helps us stand out a bit.” 4 WHATZUP JULY 2-8, 2020 World-class drummer finds sweet spot in Fort NICK D’VIRGILIO D’Virgilio records his Purchase copies of Invisible on D’Virgilio’s prog rock solo album website: nickdvirgilio.com/shop BY STEVE PENHOLLOW Studios in London. WHATZUP FEATURES WRITER As a drummer, D’Virgilio is generally known for his progressive rock work, but Invisible Roughly six years ago, drummer Nicholas features a wide variety of genres. D’Virgilio had a tough decision to make. Progressive rock (aka prog rock) may not He was weighing two career options: a top any charts these days, but it is as vibrant a chance to go on the road with English progres- genre as it ever was. sive rock Steven Wilson and a job D’Virgilio is a former member of the Cal- offer that would mean leaving behind the life ifornia prog rock band Spock’s Beard and a of a gypsy musician and settling down in Fort current member of the English prog rock Wayne. band Big Big Train. Sweetwater Sound (and more specifi- He said that the artistic allure of prog rock cally, its director of music production, Mark is the freedom it affords its practitioners. Courtesy Photo Hornsby) wanted D’Virgilio to join the team as “I won’t say that there are no rules, but the a session musician and marketer. like he could die tomorrow I think they wonder if what they do means rules are bent quite a bit,” he said. “You’re not After consulting with his family, D’Virgilio and no one would miss anything.” confined to making a three-and-a-half-minute chose the latter option. him. He’s got a dead-end Invisible charts the course of a man who is pop song in a certain style. You just write your It may have been the safer of the choices job, all that kind of stuff.” not content to remain invisible. music and whatever comes, comes. Some do at the time, but ultimately it wasn’t the less The protagonist of “The record sort of follows him on some it better than others, of course. But that’s the thrilling of the two. D’Virgilio’s album decides adventures meeting other people and realiz- thing: It’s very free music. It’s open. It’s open to set out on a search for ing he’s not alone in feeling alone,” D’Virgilio to all of it. That’s what makes it so much fun.” CONCEPT ALBUM MORE ON meaning. said. Prog rock is musician’s music, D’Virgilio D’Virgilio’s Sweetwater begat an artis- THE WEB His inquisitive course does not always run said. tic fruition. D’Virgilio recently released a Use your phone’s THE FRUIT OF ANGST smoothly, but there’s no reason to spoil the “It’s a place where can feel free to solo album, co-produced by Hornsby, called camera to scan There is some autobi- story further here. shred or play simply,” he said. Invisible. the QR code ographical basis for all of When he came up with the theme for the “If it wasn’t for Sweetwater and Mark’s above to see this. D’Virgilio was length- album, D’Virgilio could not have predicted DREAMS OF PLAYING LIVE vision, this record wouldn’t have been able to D’Virgilio’s video ily involved in a Cirque du how relevant that subject matter would one All of D’Virgilio’s shredding or simple play- be made the way it has been,” D’Virgilio said of “Where’s the Soleil show in Columbus, day become. ing will have to happen online for the foresee- Passion?” and in an interview with Whatzup. “The way the hear his album Ohio, a few years back and COVID-19 cast a spotlight on customarily able future. His plan to play this new music on record sounds is because of the facilities we on Spotify. he had a moment at the invisible “essential workers” just as the album the road was curtailed by COVID-19. have: world-class studios with world-class start of the gig when he suf- came out. Listeners and reviewers have been “Playing live is definitely in the cards, for gear and world-class people using that gear.” fered some existential angst. noting parallels. sure,” he said. “It’s just a matter of when. So, D’Virgilio’s career has had a lot of inargu- “There was a very, very short time at the “That was never my plan or intention,” for right now, it’s a lot of stuff online because able high points up to now — collaborating beginning of that gig where I felt sort of like he said. “It just happens to be tying into this it’s the only thing I can do at the moment. As and performing with Genesis, Peter Gabriel, that,” he said. “I was playing in a booth behind whole thing. It’s amazing how it’s all working soon as the time allows it and we’re able to get and Tears for Fears, just to name three exam- the stage and no one really saw me playing. I like that.” back out there in clubs and venues, I’m most ples — but creating this album has turned felt invisible for a minute there. It ended up definitely going to go out and perform this.” one of his longtime pipedreams into a plan of being one of the greatest experiences of my MARCH TO A DIFFERENT DRUM SET D’Virgilio hopes Invisible launches the one attack. life. Thanks to Sweetwater and its drum manu- thing he really hasn’t had up to now: a career Invisible revives a way of writing and pre- “What it did do,” he said, “is inspire me to facturers, D’Virgilio was able to have a custom as a solo artist. senting new songs that is not often seen in write music. That was the jumping off point.” drum kit for each song. Which is to say, the “I want to push this solo artist thing as far the music business these days: It’s a concept D’Virgilio started thinking about the people drum kit he used on each song was specifically as I can,” he said. “I am doing this a little later album. who do the hardest jobs in the world with- configured for that song. on in years. The 14 tracks can be enjoyed individually, of out recognition, the jobs on which everyone Guests on the album include guitarist Rick “Thankfully, I’m blessed. I’m very lucky. I course, but they also tell an overarching story. depends but few people want to do. Nielsen of Cheap Trick, guitarist Carl Ver- have been in some bands that have good fan “The main story is about a guy and it could “Those people do those things and they’re heyen of Supertramp, and bassist Tony Levin bases that I can pull from. So I want to get out be anybody,” D’Virgilio said. “He’s disgruntled invisible to us most of the time,” he said. of King Crimson. there and build this solo thing a lot more over and fed up. He’s invisible to the world. He feels “We reap the benefits of their hard work and String parts were recorded at Abbey Road the next ten years or so.” JULY 2-8, 2020 WHATZUP 5 Nightlife LATCH STRING Bootleggers Saloon & Galley EVERY MONDAY Pub/Tavern • 2809 W. Main St., Fort Wayne • (260) 387-6307 1/2 PRICE BURGERS Expect: Golden Tee, jukebox, 3 TVs, free WIFI, deck patio, motorcycle parking available. Daily food & drink specials: $1 coneys & $2.50 18 oz. domestics Sun.; EVERY MON., THURS. & SAT. • 10PM-2AM 50¢ wings & $3 pitchers Mon.; $1 tacos & $1.50 domestic longnecks Tues.; $1 drafts & 1/2 price pizza Wed.; $12 buckets & $1 sliders Thurs.; $4 pitchers & AMERICAN IDOL smoked BBQ ribs, tips & chicken specials Fri.; $12 buckets Sat. Getting There: KARAOKE Friday, July 10 • 9pm-1am KARAOKE Corner of Jefferson and West Main Street, 2 minutes from downtown. Hours: Fri., july 3rd - decades devide 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily. Alcohol: Full Service. Pmt: MC, Visa, Disc, ATM LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY TUESDAY • 9PM-MIDNIGHT TH Saturday, July 11 • 9pm-1am $3 MARGARITAS • $1 TACOS Sat., july 4 - live dj Deer Park Pub TH Eclectic • 1530 Leesburg Road, Fort Wayne • (260) 432-8966 Remember Pluto EVERY SUNDAY • 9PM-1 AM fri., july 10 - regeneration x Expect: Home to Dancioke, 12 craft beer lines, 75 domestic and imported beers, th Daily Drink Specials! sat., july 11 - mason dixon line assorted wines, St. Pat’s Parade, keg toss, Irish snug and USF students. Friday/ THE MO SHOW Saturday live music, holiday specials. Outdoor beer garden. www.deerparkpub. Corner of State Roads 1 & 427 260-387-5063 com. Wi-Fi hotspot. Finger food, tacos every Tuesday. Getting There: Corner of 260.488.3344 ~ Like Us on Facebook 3221 N. CLINTON • FORT WAYNE • 260-483-5526 Leesburg and Spring, across from USF. Hours: 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., noon- 2 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-10 p.m. Sun. Alcohol: Beer & Wine. Pmt: MC, Visa, Disc Live Music & Comedy LOCAL CALENDAR Dreamers Hookah Lounge THURSDAY, JULY 2 Pan Man Dan — Variety at HT2, Fort MONDAY, JULY 6 Music/DJ Hookah Bar • 1407 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne • (260) 424-0442 Wayne, 8 p.m. no cover, (260) 616-0444 Expect: Fort Wayne’s only upscale hookah lounge with a full-service bar. Our Aleena York & Blue Pluto — Variety at Mickyle James — Variety at Trubble hookah is all organic with no tobacco or nicotine. Light appetizers and a des- Madison Street Plaza, Decatur, 6-9 p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 4 Riverside, Fort Wayne, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. no cover, (260) 724-2604 no cover, (260) 220-8613 sert menu. Tuesday acoustic acts, Wednesday Underground DJ sets, Thursday For King & Country — Contemporary Latin Night, Friday Live R&B/Jazz/ Acts followed by DJ Dance, Saturday The School of Rock House Band Fort Christian at 13-24 Drive In, Wabash, 8 WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 DJ Dance Party. Dress code enforced. Getting There: Corner of Calhoun and Wayne/Fishers/Carmel — Rock at The p.m. $50-$200, (260) 563-5745 Brackenridge next to Lincoln Life. Hours: Monday-Thursday 4-11 p.m., Friday Muse on Main, Fort Wayne, 6-10:30 p.m. Alicia Pyle Quartet (APQ) & Friends Fresh Horses — Toby Keith tribute at — Jazz at The Club Room at The Clyde, and Saturday 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Alcohol: Full Service. PMT: MC, Visa, Disc $8-$10, (260) 999-4108 Fountain Park, Van Wert, 7 p.m. free, Fort Wayne, 7-9 p.m. no cover, (260) Duesy’s Sports Bar & Grille FRIDAY, JULY 3 (419) 238-6722 407-8530 Sports Bar • 305 E. Washington Ctr. Road, Fort Wayne • (260) 484-0411 Bulldogs — Oldies rock at Street, Rosalind & The Way, James & the Sunny Taylor — Summer Nights at Drifters, The Tungstens — Variety at The Expect: Wabash, 5:30-8:30 p.m. no cover, (260) the Embassy at Embassy Theatre, Fort 27 huge flat-screen TVs with all your favorites sports — NASCAR and Landing, Fort Wayne, 11 a.m. free, more; live trivia 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays; kitchen opens at 11 a.m. w/custom burg- 563-0111 Wayne, 5-9 p.m. $5, (260) 424-5665 ers, specialty sandwiches, BBQ, flatbreads, salads and wraps. Getting There: Motor Folkers — Variety at Brewskies Bar SUNDAY, JULY 5 THURSDAY, JULY 9 Corner of Washington Center and Coldwater roads, just south of I-69. Hours: & Grill, Angola, 8-11 p.m. no cover, (260) 833-9676 Hubie Ashcraft Band — Country rock at Doug Henthorn — Variety at Madison 11 a.m.-midnight or later daily. Alcohol: Full Service. Pmt: MC, Visa, Disc, Kasota Island Clear Lake, Fremont, 1-4 Amex Street Plaza, Decatur, 7-9 p.m. no cover, Overlook w/Zach Comer — Variety at p.m. , (260) 668-3112 (260) 724-2604 The Muse on Main, Fort Wayne, 7-11:30 Flashback Live p.m. $8-$10, (260) 999-4108 Dancing/Music • Behind Evans Toyota, Fort Wayne • (260) 483-1979 Expect: The city’s only retro dance club with 80s, 90s and today’s music. Live entertainment every Friday & Saturday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. as well as the city’s hottest DJ between sets and into the late night! Family friendly from 4-9 p.m. with full menu of appetizers, wings, pizzas and sandwiches. Outdoor patio with a full service bar and dance area! Getting There: Behind Don’t stop believing in going to live shows Evans Toyota at Coliseum Blvd. and Lima Rd. Hours: Open 4 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Alcohol: Full Service. Pmt: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex, ATM on site am to the classic hits of Journey but this is our first time doing original music together, live on Thursday, July 16. Deca- so we are excited for the future” Baker said. Hamilton House tur’s Madison Street Plaza will be As for their sound, Baker said they’re influenced by Neighborhood Bar • 3950 E. Bellefontaine, Hamilton • (260) 488-3344 J the setting forE5C4P3- Escape-The The Stooges and Sex Pistols. Expect: Great atmosphere with a beautiful view of lake; 20 beers on tap, 6 large HDTVs w/DirecTV (NFL Package during season), internet juke, pool table, Journey Tribute. “The few covers we do are mainly rocked-up versions karaoke every Friday (9 p.m.), live bands every Saturday (8 p.m.) Memorial Day The band has traveled nationwide of old ’60s R&B and pop songs like Dusty Springfield’s thru Labor Day. Getting There: Corner of roads 1 and 427. Hours: 10 a.m.-1 a.m. for nearly 30 years paying homage ‘I Only Want to Be with You’ and James Brown’s ‘I’ll Go Mon.-Wed.; 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-12 midnight Sun. Alcohol: Full to one of rock history’s most beloved Crazy’ so I’d have to say we’re influenced by that as well,” Service. Pmt: MC, Visa bands. Baker added. Latch String Bar & Grill The concert starts at 7 p.m. and will Out and As of press time, Namen Namen has no shows booked Pubs & Taverns • 3221 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne • (260) 483-5526 also feature food and adult beverages About other than a backyard party. But check out a couple of NICK BRAUN Expect: Fun, friendly, rustic atmosphere. Daily drink specials. Mondays, $2.75 for purchase. tracks on Bandcamp including something called “The imports; Tuesdays, $3 margaritas & $1 tacos; Wednesdays, $2.50 well drinks The Thursday Night Summer Con- Horrors of Spider Island.” Can’t wait to catch them live! and 59¢ bone-in wings; Sundays, $2.50 bloody Marys. Live bands Friday, cert Series also features Aleena York & Blue Pluto on Sunday, & Tuesday; open mic Wednesday; karaoke Monday, Thursday & July 2, Doug Henthorn on July 9, Hubie Aschraft on ROCK THE PLAZA CANCELED FOR 2020 Saturday. No cover. Getting There: Where Clinton and Lima roads meet. Hours: 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-12:30 a.m. Sun. Alcohol: Full Service. July 23, Sweetwater All Stars on July 30, Big Caddy The Allen County Public Library has canceled the Pmt: MC, Visa Daddy on Aug. 6, The Bulldogs on Aug. 13, MoRockinz Rock the Plaza summer concert series for 2020 because on Aug. 20, Derek Jones on Aug. 27, Corey Cox on Sept. of the pandemic. Mad Anthony Brewing Company 3, Damon Mitchell on Sept. 10, Island Vibe on Sept. 17, The free concerts typically run every Saturday from Brew Pub/Micro Brewery • 2002 S. Broadway, Fort Wayne • (260) 426-2537 and Ryan Green & Stratton Way on Sept. 24. Memorial Day through Labor Day and are one of the Expect: 20-plus beers freshly hand-crafted on premises with a full bar featur- city’s most popular summer destinations for live music. ing craft cocktails and more. Expanded menu full of old favorites and exciting new entrees, “One of the best pizzas in America,” large vegetarian menu. GARAGE BAND EAGER FOR AUDIENCE Organizers hoped they could start up in July but chose Sunday Carry-out available. Getting There: Southwest of downtown Fort Wayne Namen Namen were recently introduced to the local to cancel as more COVID-19 cases come in. at Taylor Street and Broadway. Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon-Thurs; 11 a.m.-12 scene in a performance at The Muse on Main. Com- Like many festivals and events, they will be back next a.m. Fri-Sat; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Alcohol: Full Service. Pmt: MC, Visa, Disc prised of Dylan Record (vocals), Kellen Baker (guitar), year. Plus, the library hopes to do concerts in a virtual Ron Record (drums), and Zara McCord (bass), the garage format. More details will follow on the ACPL website. Nightlife listings work for your business rockers had only been together about a month before Out and About covers Northeast Indiana’s most interesting music and their debut show. They are eager to get out more often. arts events. Send your announcements to [email protected]. [email protected] or (260) 407-3198 “We’ve all played together for years in different bands 6 WHATZUP JULY 2-8, 2020 Live Music & Comedy LOCAL CALENDAR The Greys — Variety at teds Beer Hall Nightlife (and Wine Bar), Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m. no SEND US YOUR LOCAL LIVE MUSIC AND COMEDY EVENTS: whatzup.com/submit cover, (888) 260-0351 Mad Anthony Lake City Tap House Rekt — Variety at Dupont Bar & Grill, Fort Chelsea Erickson — Variety at teds Beer Jeff McDonald — Variety/oldies at Whats Music/Rock • 113 E. Center St., Warsaw • (574) 268-2537 Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. no cover, (260) Hall (and Wine Bar), Fort Wayne, 8-11 Expect: The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand-crafted Mad Up Pub and Grub, Fort Wayne, 6:30-9:30 483-1311 p.m. no cover, (888) 260-0351 p.m. no cover, (260) 489-3488 Anthony ales and lagers. Carry-out handcrafted brews available. Live music on Remember Pluto — Variety at Hamilton Daughtry — Rock at Honeywell Center, Saturdays. Expanded menu, including one of the best pizzas in America and Ross Kinsey — Acoustic variety at House, Hamilton, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. no cover, Wabash, 7:30 p.m. $65-$125, (260) a large vegetarian menu. Getting There: From U.S. 30, turn southwest on East Brewskies Bar & Grill, Angola, 6:30-9:30 (260) 488-3344 563-1102 p.m. no cover, (260) 833-9676 Center Street; go 2 miles. Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-midnight MONDAY, JULY 13 The Kickbacks — Rock at Mad Anthony Fri.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Alcohol: Full Service. Pmt: MC, Visa, Disc FRIDAY, JULY 10 Lakeview Ale House, Angola, 8-11 p.m. Justin Bailey — Variety at Trubble no cover all ages, (260) 833-2537 Mad Anthony’s Lakeview Ale House The Kickbacks — Rock at Corner Pocket Riverside, Fort Wayne, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Eclectic • 4080 N 300 W, Angola • (260) 833-2537 Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. no cover no cover, (260) 220-8613 Motor Folkers — Variety at Byler Lane 21+, (260) 492-7665 Winery, Auburn, 6-9 p.m. no cover, (260) Expect: Twelve handcrafted beers on tap; also featuring Indiana craft beers TUESDAY, JULY 14 920-4377 and local wines. Patio with seating for 100; seven dock slips; 150-seat banquet Motor Folkers — Variety at Oakwood facility. Expanded menu, including famous gourmet pizza, unique eats and veg- Resort, Syracuse, 8-11 p.m. no cover, Purple Thriller — Variety at Flashback Fort Wayne Philharmonic Brass Quintet etarian fare. Getting There: Located on beautiful Lake James above Bledsoe’s (574) 457-7100 Live, Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m. cover, (260) — Variety at The James Cultural Plaza, Beach. Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Alcohol: Full Auburn, 8:30-9:30 p.m. no cover, (260) 422-5292 Oblivion Zero, Oustaboxx, Six Feet to Service. Pmt: MC, Visa, Disc Salvation — Rock/metal at 1601 Harri- 481-0770 Todd Harrold Collective — Variety at son, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $5-$15, Mad Anthony Brewing Co., Fort Wayne, Mad Anthony Tap Room WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 8-11 p.m. no cover, (260) 426-2537 (260) 273-2573 Music/Rock • 114 N. Main St., Auburn • (260) 927-0500 Alicia Pyle Quartet (APQ) & Friends Randy Spencer — Variety at teds Beer Expect: The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand-crafted Mad — Jazz at The Club Room at The Clyde, MONDAY, JULY 20 Hall (and Wine Bar), Fort Wayne, 8-11 Anthony ales and lagers. Expanded menu, including one of the best pizzas in Fort Wayne, 7-9 p.m. no cover, (260) Adam Baker — Variety at Trubble p.m. no cover, (888) 260-0351 America and a large vegetarian menu. Getting There: Take I-69 to State Road 407-8530 Riverside, Fort Wayne, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Rehab After Party, Nifty Skullet, Filth no cover, (260) 220-8613 8 (Auburn exit); downtown, just north of courthouse. Hours: 11 a.m.-11 a.m. & Majesty — Punk at The Muse on Main, Bulldogs — Variety/oldies at Adams Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun. Alcohol: Full Woodcrest Assisted Living, Decatur, 5:30 Fort Wayne, 7-11:30 p.m. $5, (260) WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 Service. Pmt: MC, Visa, Disc 999-4108 p.m. no cover, (260) 223-4059

Hubie Ashcraft and Marcus Mullins Alicia Pyle Quartet (APQ) & Friends Mitchell’s Sports & Neighborhood Grill Todd Harrold Collective — Variety at O’ — Jazz at The Club Room at The Clyde, Sullivan’s, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. no — Variety at Mad Anthony Lakeview Ale Sports & Music • 6179 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne • (260) 387-5063 House, Angola, 7-10 p.m. no cover, (260) Fort Wayne, 7-9 p.m. no cover, (260) cover, (260) 422-5896 407-8530 Expect: Family-friendly atmosphere, great food, all sports packages on over 70 833-2537 TVs, craft beers, and more. Great food from wings and pizza to gourmet sand- ZOSO — Rock at Kehoe Park, Bluffton, Todd Harrold Band — Summer Nights 8-10 p.m. no cover, (260) 824-6069 Kent Young — Summer Nights at the wiches and entrees. Bloody Mary bar Sundays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Getting There: On Embassy at Embassy Theatre, Fort at the Embassy at Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne, 5-9 p.m. $5, (260) 424-5665 the corner of Getz Road and West Jefferson Boulevard, southwest Fort Wayne. SATURDAY, JULY 11 Wayne, 5-9 p.m. $5, (260) 424-5665 Hours: 4 p.m.-close Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-close Friday-Saturday. Alcohol: AlienNature, Chancellor Nelson, THURSDAY, JULY 16 THURSDAY, JULY 23 Full Service. Pmt: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex GoldynChild, King Armani, TRM3, Carolyn Martin — Variety at Auburn City Gremlynn — Variety at The Glory Hub, 38 Special — Variety at Honeywell State Grill Center, Wabash, 7:30 p.m. $25-$115, Steakhouse, Auburn, 6-8 p.m. no cover, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-midnight $10, (260) (260) 333-7337 Pub/Tavern • 1210 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • (260) 483-5618 438-0721 (260) 563-1102 Expect: 1st Tavern to pour beer after Prohibition; located in a fun and friendly Chad Daniels — Comedy at Welch’s Ale Battle of the Bands: The Paper Heart, E5C4P3-Escape-The Journey Tribute — neighborhood; home of the XKE Cranials & most dangerous jukebox. Daily Variety at Madison Street Plaza, Decatur, House, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m. $40, (260) drink specials include $2 Tall Boy PBR everyday, get grilled everyday with $2 The Kickbacks, Jupiter IN July, With- 704-5393 ered Veins, Calloused, Secret Garden 7-9:30 p.m. no cover, (260) 724-2604 Fireball add-on special. Golden Tee. Free WIFI. Fort Wayne’s Sammy Hagar — Variety at Madison Arcade — Variety at Copper Canyon Grey Matter — Variety at teds Beer Hall Hubie Ashcraft bar & Santo Mezquila, Riverbend Pizza. Getting There: Corner of State and Tobacconist, Fort Wayne, 4-8 p.m. $5, (and Wine Bar), Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m. no Street Plaza, Decatur, 6-9 p.m. no cover, Crescent. Hours: 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon., 1 p.m.-3 a.m. Tues.-Fri., noon-3 a.m. Sat., (260) 387-6002 cover, (888) 260-0351 (260) 724-2604 noon-2 a.m. Sun. Alcohol: Full Service. Pmt: Cash only; ATM on site — Variety at teds Beer Hall Chris Worth — Variety at Edwin Coe Missy Burgess — Variety at Auburn City Joe Justice Teds Beer Hall & Wine Bar Spirits, Churubusco, 6-9 p.m. no cover, Steakhouse, Auburn, 6-8 p.m. no cover, (and Wine Bar), Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m. no (260) 212-8827 (260) 333-7337 cover, (888) 260-0351 Pub/Tavern • 12628 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne • (888) 260-0357 — Variety at Adams Lake Expect: Lively atmosphere, eclectic tap list, knowledgeable bartenders and the Death on Fire w/Severed Headshop, Ross Kinsey — Acoustic variety at Lunch Motor Folkers Pub, Wolcottville, 7:30-10:30 p.m. no kind of backtalk you usually reserve for family reunions, Thanksgiving and Moiscus, Cremated Souls — Variety on the Square, Freimann Square, Fort 90s sitcoms set in high school. Kitchen features pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, at The Ruin, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m. $5, Wayne, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. no cover, cover, (260) 854-3463 (260) 399-6336 (260) 833-9676 coffee, ice cream and a kids menu. Getting There: Located at the intersection of FRIDAY, JULY 24 Coldwater and Union Chapel roads. Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Alcohol: Desecrated, Kill Thy Neighbor, Molech FRIDAY, JULY 17 1988 — ’80s rock at Kehoe Park, Bluffton, Beer/Wine. Pmt: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex — Rock/metal at The Muse On Main, 8-10 p.m. no cover, (260) 824-6069 Fort Wayne, 7-11:30 p.m. $8-$10, (260) Bulldogs — Variety/oldies at DeKalb 999-4108 Outdoor Theatre, Auburn, 7:30-9 p.m. no Black Crown Serpent w/Salem’s cover, (260) 952-2611 Childe, Mujaw Creek, Rattlesnake Nightlife listings work for your business Eli Young Band — Country at Honeywell — Metal at Carl’s Tavern, Chris Worth & Company — Variety at Mafia Center, Wabash, 7:30 p.m. $25-$100, New Haven, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $5, (260) [email protected] or (260) 407-3198 (260) 563-1102 Country Heritage Winery, LaOtto, 6-9 p.m. no cover, (260) 637-2980 749-9133 Jess Thrower — Variety at Mad Anthony — Variety at Linda Ronstadt Experience — tribute Chris Worth & Howard Sims Brewing Co., Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m. no American Legion Post 148, Fort Wayne, cover, (260) 426-2537 band at Fountain Park, Van Wert, 7 p.m. free, (419) 238-6722 6-9 p.m. no cover, (260) 423-4751 Jon Durnell — Variety at teds Beer Hall — Variety at teds Beer Hall Mikel James Watkins, Kash, Von, Jon Shoulders (and Wine Bar), Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m. no (and Wine Bar), Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m. no Mitchie Moore, Minato the Rapper, cover, (888) 260-0351 cover, (888) 260-0351 Harndog — Hip-hop at The Muse on Kenny Taylor, Strange Waters — Main, Fort Wayne, 7-11:30 p.m. $8-$10, Karkosa, Engraved Darkness, Throne, GET NOTICED! Variety at West Central Quarantine (260) 999-4108 Well of Night, Burial Oath, Severed Concerts, Fort Wayne, 6-8 p.m. donation Headshop, Mammon, Carrion Vael, Bands and venues: Send requested, (425) 306-6360 Todd Harrold Collective — Variety at Dreamers Hookah Lounge, Fort Wayne, Plaguewielder, Into Pandemonium, us your events to get free Mason Dixon Line — Variety at Mitchell’s 8-11 p.m. no cover, (260) 424-0442 Shredoroktikon — Variety at The Ruin, Sports Bar & Neighborhood Grill, Fort Fort Wayne, 3 p.m. $8-$20, (260) listings in our calendar! Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. cover, (260) Will Certain — Variety at teds Beer Hall 399-6336 387-5063 (and Wine Bar), Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m. no whatzup.com/submissions cover, (888) 260-0351 Plan B — Rock at Duesy’s Sports Bar and Motor Folkers — Variety at Hartland Grille, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m. no cover, (260) Winery, Ashley, 5-8 p.m. no cover, (260) SATURDAY, JULY 18 483-5681 587-3301 A Sick World — Rock at Duesy’s Sports Rekt — Variety at Crooked Lake Sandbar, Bar and Grille, Fort Wayne, 10:30 p.m.- Angola, noon-10 p.m. no cover, (260) 2:30 a.m. , (260) 483-5681 348-4085 JULY 2-8, 2020 WHATZUP 7 Will Ferrell EUROVISION SONG CONTEST: and Rachel THE STORY OF FIRE SAGA Ferrell tries to McAdams star Rated PG-13 for crude sexual material including in the Netflix full nude sculptures, some comic violent images, film Eurovision and language Song Contest: 2 hours 3 minutes · Streaming on Netflix recapture his The Story of Fire Saga. starstarstarstarstar Courtesy photo goofball magic Hard or Music and Lyrics, the Fire Saga tracks “Husavik” and “Double Trouble” are suffi- ven though Will Fer- ciently catchy. The funniest music moment rell is a household comes courtesy of Lemtov’s uproarious tune Ename, you’d have to “Lion of Love,” which Stevens performs with go back to 2010’s The Other appropriately garish aplomb. Guys to find a Ferrell-star- Elsewhere, the film surprisingly does a ring comedy that resonated decent job at incorporating Icelandic cul- with both audiences and ture. The country’s picturesque scenery is a critics. international music competition. Along the and The Call of the Wild highlight. And if you think this movie doesn’t The 2010s have not been way, they run into challengers like the fiery but rebounds here nicely offer several Sigur Rós music cues at climactic kind when it comes to lead Reel Russia representative Alexander Lemtov (Dan with a haughty role clearly moments, you have another thing coming. roles for the oafish SNL Views Stevens) and the seductive Greek singer Mita modeled after George As innocuous distractions go, you could cer- alum. His latest offering, BRENT LEUTHOLD Xenakis (Melissanthi Mahut). Michael. A snippy con- tainly do worse than Eurovision Song Contest. Netflix’s Eurovision Song Using even rudimentary criteria, I wouldn’t versation about gender Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, looks to repli- classify Eurovision Song Contest as a “good fluidity that he has with NEW TO STREAMING THIS WEEKEND cate the joyous goofiness of Aughts underdog movie.” It’s half an hour too long, it has many MORE ON McAdams’ character Available on Disney+ is Hamilton, a live comedies like Talladega Nights and Blades of punchlines that don’t work at all, and the THE WEB scores the biggest laughs Broadway recording of the smash hit musi- Glory. With the help of a strong supporting overall story arc is as predictable as can be. Use your phone’s in the entire film. cal starring Lin-Manuel Miranda and Leslie cast, it barely gets there. Having said that, I chuckled consistently at camera to scan It’s a shame that direc- Odom Jr. about founding father and first Sec- Ferrell plays Lars Erickssong, a native to a its go-for-broke spirit and naïve playfulness. the QR code tor David Dobkin couldn’t retary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton. small Icelandic town who has dreamed of win- In these dispiriting times, that certainly must above and watch find more for Pierce Bros- Available on demand is The Outpost, a war ning the Eurovision contest ever since he was count for something. Ferrell is reprising his the movie trailer. nan to do as Lars’ father drama starring Scott Eastwood and Orlando a boy. His comrade in musical stardom is Sig- man-child schtick to limited effect, albeit with other than looking hand- Bloom about a small team of U.S. soldiers as rit (Rachel McAdams), Lars’ childhood friend a silly accent thrown in for good measure, but some and mortified as he watches his son fail they battle against hundreds of Taliban fight- who makes up the other half of their fledgling McAdams proves, after her outstanding turn on live TV. Given Brosnan’s role in the Mamma ers in Afghanistan. pop duo Fire Saga. in Game Night, that she’s able to find just the Mia! films, I’m shocked that they couldn’t at Available on Netflix is Desperados, a com- Their dreams seem to come into focus when right notes in a broad comedy like this. least manage a more overt ABBA connection edy starring Anna Camp and Nasim Pedrad their audition tape is randomly selected by Another standout among the support- for laughs. about a young woman who rushes to Mexico Iceland’s Eurovision committee and they’re ing players is Stevens, who has been quite While the songs aren’t as memorable as with her friends to try to delete a scathing whisked away to Scotland to participate in the bad in recent films like Beauty and the Beast those from other musical comedies like Walk email she sent to her new boyfriend.

Oct. 1. Fingers crossed this one is good. LAST NIGHT IN SOHO Oscars next year due to limited competition. At long last we have a new Edgar Wright Upcoming major CANDYMAN movie. Or we did. It was set to come out on TOP GUN: MAVERICK Nia DaCosta’s Jordan Peele-penned remake Sept. 25 but has since been pushed back until This one was going to be big. Huge. Maybe of one of the scariest flicks I’ve ever seen has April 23, 2021. Boo! even THE summer film of 2020. But, rather films reshuffled been rescheduled from June 12 to Sept. 25. than coming out on June 24, Maverick will THE MANY SAINTS OF NEWARK come out on Dec. 23. Maybe. I could also see his year’s major mov- DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE Also known as “The Sopranos prequel,” this one coming out on VOD. ie releases are being OF MADNESS Saints was set to come out on Sept. 25, but will Trescheduled for the This poorly titled, completely unnecessary now be released on March 12, 2021. COVID-19 UNTITLED ELVIS MOVIE fall and for 2021, and the Marvel film, due to delays in shooting, has had is awful, but hey, at least 2021 will probably be Baz Luhrmann’s surely-awful Elvis film, smaller films are either its release date tentatively moved from May 7, one of the best years at the movies ever. starring Tom Hanks, Rufus Sewell, Austin getting shelved for now or 2021, to March 25, 2022. Butler (as Elvis), and Maggie Gyllenhaal, has released via streaming ser- NO TIME TO DIE been moved from October 1, 2021, to Novem- vices. FIRST COW Cary Joji Fukunaga’s sure-thing James Bond ber 5, 2021, due to a production stoppage. Let’s look at some of the Kelly Reichardt’s latest gem played for a few masterpiece, clocking in at just under three Maybe they should just scrap this one? major films that have been Screen days before being pulled. A24 will re-release hours, was set to come out on April 10. Look rescheduled: Time the film at a later date, once theaters reopen. for it now on Nov. 20. Well, maybe. Nothing is WONDER WOMAN 1984 GREG W. LOCKE This is a good sign. This suggests that A24 has certain anymore. Patty Jenkins’ long-anticipated sequel to A QUIET PLACE PART 2 Oscar hopes for First Cow. Wonder Woman, starring Gal Gadot in the tit- Actor-turned-director John Krasinski’s TENET ular role (as well as Chris Pine, Pedro Pascal, follow-up to his surprise horror hit has been THE FRENCH DISPATCH Perhaps the most anticipated film of 2020, Connie Nielsen, Robin Wright, and Kristen rescheduled from April 24 to August 20. Wes Anderson’s latest ensemble dramedy Christopher Nolan’s new mindbender has Wiig in supporting roles), has been pushed was set to come out on July 24 and will now be been moved from July 17 to August 12. I sus- from June 5 to August 14. THE BATMAN released on Oct. 16. pect it will be pushed back again. And again. It’s doubtful that it will actually see an Matt Reeves’ take on the Dark Knight, star- Fingers crossed we can go to the theaters Don’t be surprised if this ends up being a August release at this rate. ring Robert Pattinson, Colin Farrell and Zoe by then, because this is one I’ve been hotly Christmas season release. Hang in there, friends. Movies will be back. Kravitz, has been rescheduled from June 25 to anticipating. I could also see Tenet dominating at the Someday.

8 WHATZUP JULY 2-8, 2020 On the Road NATIONAL TOURS WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE LiveNation Jimmy Fortune Sept. 11 Blue Gate Theatre Shipshewana Confirm with the venue about any event you plan to attend. John Michael Montgomery, David Nail Sept. 5 Van Wert County Fair Van Wert, Ohio July 11 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Jonny Lang Nov. 13 The Clyde Fort Wayne Aaron Lewis Aug. 19 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI revs motor Josh Turner Aug. 7 Blue Gate Theatre Shipshewana Alan Parsons Aug. 29 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI Juice Aug. 13 Subterranean Chicago Alejandro Fernández July 25 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band June 12 ’21 Sweetwater Pavilion Fort Wayne American Aquarium July 3 Lincoln Hall Chicago KISS w/David Lee Roth Sept. 11 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI for parking Amy Grant Oct. 16 Wagon Wheel Theatre Warsaw Kool & The Gang w/The Sweetwater All Stars Sept. 3 ’21 Sweetwater Pavilion Fort Wayne Anthem July 24 Blue Gate Theatre Shipshewana Korn & Faith No More Sept. 10 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Anthem Lights Sept. 19 Wagon Wheel Theatre Warsaw Lady Gaga Aug. 14 Wrigley Field Chicago Atlanta Rhythm Section June 4 ’21 T. Furth Center, Trine University Angola lot shows The Last Podcast on the Left Aug. 12-13 Vic Theatre Chicago The Australian Pink Floyd Show Aug. 29 Honeywell Center Wabash e have reason to feel excit- Lauren Daigle w/Johnnyswim Mar. 11 ’21 Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne The Ball Brothers July 31 Blue Gate Theatre Shipshewana ed about the future of live Leonid & Friends w/The Sweetwater All Stars Nov. 20 The Clyde Fort Wayne The Ballroom Thieves Aug. 30 Lincoln Hall Chicago concerts since LiveNation Lindsey Stirling Aug. 8 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Barenaked Ladies July 4 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI W Little River Band Aug. 20 Blue Gate Theatre Shipshewana has announced its first-ever drive- The Beach Boys Aug. 21 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI in concerts. Only three cities are on Little River Band Sept. 4 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI Ben Bailey July 25 Park West Chicago the initial run of dates, but India- Lonestar July 31 Blue Gate Theatre Shipshewana Bendigo Fletcher Aug. 12 Schubas Tavern Chicago napolis is one of Los Lobos w/The Summit Sept. 20 The Clyde Fort Wayne Billy Strings Dec. 29 The Clyde Fort Wayne those cities. Marco Antonio Solis Aug. 15 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Blackberry Smoke, The Allman Betts Band Aug. 2 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland “Live From the Martina McBride Aug. 28 Blue Gate Theatre Shipshewana Blackhawk Sept. 11 Blue Gate Theatre Shipshewana Drive-In” will be Matt Stell w/Chris Bandi and Ray Fulcher Sept. 19 The Clyde Fort Wayne Bob Zany & Costaki Economopoulos Sept. 10 Eagles Theatre Wabash hosted by Ruoff Mike Tyson July 10 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI Boney James Sept. 25 The Clyde Fort Wayne Music Center and Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison, Joan Jett July 3 FirstEnergy Stadium Cleveland Boz Scaggs Aug. 11 Blue Gate Theatre Shipshewana will take place Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison, Joan Jett Aug. 20 Comerica Park Detroit Brad Paisley July 12 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville July 10-12. Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison, Joan Jett Aug. 28 Wrigley Field Chicago Brian Culbertson Apr. 7 ’21 The Clyde Fort Wayne Yacht Rock Negativland July 26 Schubas Tavern Chicago & The Noisemakers June 16 ’21 The Clyde Fort Wayne Revue will open Newsboys w/Mandisa Aug. 25 Northview Church Carmel Road Building 429 July 9 ’21 T. Furth Center, Trine University Angola the run of shows Newsboys w/Mandisa Aug. 28 Mt. Zion Clarkston, MI Notes Built to Spill Aug. 7 Grog Shop Cleveland by playing the Newsboys w/Mandisa Aug. 29 Fair Haven Church Hudsonville, MI CHRIS HUPE Built to Spill Aug. 8 Saint Andrew’s Hall Detroit smooth sounds Nickelback Aug. 4 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Built to Spill Aug. 9 Bell’s Eccentric Cafe Kalamazoo of the ’70s and ’80s made famous Nicole Atkins Aug. 12 Lincoln Hall Chicago Built to Spill Aug. 12 Thalia Hall Chicago by the likes of Christopher Cross, Nombe w/Bad Child Aug. 23 Lincoln Hall Chicago Circa Survive w/Gouge Away Feb. 7 ’21 The Clyde Fort Wayne Dan Fogelberg, and The Doobie Oak Ridge Boys Oct. 2 Wagon Wheel Theatre Warsaw Cody Jinks Aug. 2 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Brothers, to name a few. Country Papadosio Sept. 11-12 Lincoln Hall Chicago Coheed and Cambria w/Chon Sept. 9 Sweetwater Pavilion Fort Wayne singer Jon Pardi hits the parking lot Pat Hazell Aug. 11 Eagles Theatre Wabash Crowder Sept. 18 Wagon Wheel Theatre Warsaw stage July 11 with his hits “Dirt On Phil Vassar Sept. 26 Wagon Wheel Theatre Warsaw Damon Wayans Aug. 8 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI My Boots,” “” and Poco June 25 ’21 T. Furth Center, Trine University Angola Dan + Shay Aug. 7 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids “.” Finally, Polaris Aug. 7 Lincoln Hall Chicago Dan + Shay Aug. 15 United Center Chicago country megastar Brad Paisley will Rod Stewart w/Cheap Trick July 21 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH David Gray July 14 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland wrap things up July 12 showcasing Rod Stewart w/Cheap Trick Sept. 4 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Dennis DeYoung Oct. 3 The Clyde Fort Wayne songs from his 20-plus years in the Rod Stewart w/Cheap Trick Sept. 5 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Doobie Brothers Aug. 4 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati business. Ryan Niemiller Feb. 25 ’21 Eagles Theatre Wabash Doobie Brothers Sept. 11 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville To honor social distancing, Ruoff Ryan Stevenson Sept. 24 Eagles Theatre Wabash Duke Tumatoe and the Power Trio July 30 Eagles Theatre Wabash will have spaces marked off in the Samantha Fish w/Southern Avenue Aug. 27 ’21 Sweetwater Pavilion Fort Wayne Evan Giia Aug. 14 Schubas Tavern Chicago parking lot that will allow each car Scotty McCreery Sept. 5 Blue Gate Theatre Shipshewana The Fab Four Aug. 29 ’21 Sweetwater Pavilion Fort Wayne to have a private tailgating zone. Shiner Aug. 13 Lincoln Hall Chicago Flesh Panthers Aug. 7 Schubas Tavern Chicago This space will be about the size of Sinbad Aug. 23 MGM Northfield Park Northfield, OH For King & Country July 4 13-24 Drive In Wabash a two-car garage. Smokey Robinson July 17 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI For King & Country Sept. 17 Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne Attendees can bring chairs, food, Styx Sept. 3 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI Foreigner, Kansas, Europe July 31 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL and drinks. A limited food menu Styx July 22 ’21 Sweetwater Pavilion Fort Wayne The Format July 21-23 Lincoln Hall Chicago and non-alcoholic drinks will be Tegan and Sara w/Ider and Claud Aug. 10 The Fillmore Detroit Fozzy Aug. 2 The Eclectic Room Angola available for purchase at various Tegan and Sara w/Ider and Claud Aug. 11 House of Cleveland Fozzy Aug. 3 Apollo Theater Belvidere, IL concession stands. Unlike most tail- Thomas Rhett Sept. 11 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Gary Puckett & Union Gap July 25 Blue Gate Theatre Shipshewana gating events, tents, grills, and open Tigran Hamasyan Sept. 7 Lincoln Hall Chicago Gladys Knight Aug. 18 Sweetwater Pavilion Fort Wayne fires are not allowed. Concert goers TobyMac w/Cochren & Co. Oct. 8 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne The Glenn Miller Orchestra Feb. 4 ’21 Eagles Theatre Wabash are encouraged, but not required, to Tower of Power w/Sweetwater All Stars June 9 ’21 Sweetwater Pavilion Fort Wayne Goo Goo Dolls Aug. 12 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland wear masks. Trace Mountains w/Jess Thrower Oct. 13 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Gregory Porter Oct. 20 The Clyde Fort Wayne I’m anxious to see how this works Trevor Hall & Brett Dennen Sept. 4 Vic Theatre Chicago Harry Styles w/ July 15 Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse Cleveland and what the response will be from The Turtles w/Chuck Negron, The Association, Harry Styles July 17 Little Caesars Arena Detroit the ticket-buying public. It could Mark Lindsay, The Vogues, The Cowsills Aug. 16 MGM Northfield Park Northfield, OH Harry Styles July 24 United Center Chicago possibly be a glimpse into the future Weathers Aug. 8 Schubas Tavern Chicago I Am He Said Oct. 3 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert of the concert industry. w/, Aug. 28 Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Cleveland Jamey Johnson Sept. 3 Blue Gate Theatre Shipshewana Tickets range from $150-$350 per Whiskey Myers w/Shane Smith July 30 ’21 Sweetwater Pavilion Fort Wayne Jeff Foxworthy Aug. 8 Blue Gate Theatre Shipshewana vehicle for each show, with a limit of Widespread Panic Aug. 20-22 Chicago Theatre Chicago Jeff Pianki July 24 Schubas Tavern Chicago four people per vehicle. Wild Rivers Aug. 9 Lincoln Hall Chicago Jim Breuer Nov. 27 The Clyde Fort Wayne Xoe Wise July 9 Schubas Tavern Chicago Road Notes covers concerts within driving Jimmy Eat World w/The Front Bottoms Aug. 21 The Fillmore Detroit Yacht Rock Revue July 10 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville distance of Northeast Indiana. Send your Jimmy Eat World Sept. 28 The Clyde Fort Wayne news items to [email protected]. Zach Williams w/We the Kingdom and Cain Oct. 4 Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne JULY 2-8, 2020 WHATZUP 9 WOODEN NICKEL Spins LOCAL AND NATIONAL ALBUM REVIEWS AND NEAT NEAT NEAT Lady Gaga musical mixing bowl. With strong melodies and memorable lyrics, it would be hard to go wrong. Backtracks CLASSIC ALBUM OF THE WEEK Chromatica Strangely enough, there is not one song in this After the success collection that is played as reggae. But the songs Men Without $11.99 of A Star Is Born, we are tough enough to survive this rework well. Hats might have expected They are sent across the ocean to mingle with that the Lady Gaga Reggae’s distant ancestors in African rhythms Rhythm of Youth of our future would and music, courtesy of one of Liberia’s top vocal- (1982) be an acoustic bal- ists, Mz Menneh, whose soothing voice and beau- ladeer, an earnest tiful harmonies turn this into an album of reflec- The first album singer/ cranking out songs about star- tion and relaxation. from these Cana- crossed love. Marley’s backup vocalists appear via sampling dian synth-pop But, of course, Gaga couldn’t be that obvious. on the opening song, “Jammin’.” Guitar legend rockers contained With Chromatica, she steps confidently, not for- Phil Keaggy plucks six strings on the album’s their only big hit in “Safety Dance.” But I wore ward but way backward. The album looks back second song combo, “One Love / People Get out this cassette my first year at college BRUNO MAJOR not just to the dance pop that launched Gaga’s Ready.” Other musicians include some of our because it is a pretty good early ’80s release. TO LET A GOOD THING DIE career, but to the even earlier dance pop that area’s most well-known musicians. Local drum It opens with a short track (“Ban The English singer-songwriter Bruno inspired her. hero Todd Harrold plays on a song that originally Game”) behind the fresh vocals of Ameri- Major has returned with his highly Despite the feud between the two pop divas, had no drums, “Redemption Song.” Classical can-born vocalist Ivan Doroschuk and then anticipated sophomore album, To Let Gaga has always been willing to admit that strings liven up my favorite track on the album, into the poppy, synth-laden “Living in China.” a Good Thing Die. Featuring “I’ll Sleep Madonna is a significant role model. On Chromat- “Exodus.” Weird lyrics and silly backing vocals make this When I’m Older” and the title track as the main singles, Major beautifully ica, Gaga erases any doubt. The album’s throw- The vibe throughout all the songs is a laid- sound a lot like Devo, which wasn’t a bad for- crafts a tapestry of stories interwoven back to vintage Madonna goes beyond “Babylon,” back and mellow reinvention of timeless tunes. mula in the early ’80s. with timeless narratives about human which copies “Vogue” to a degree that probably This almost dooms the Rasta apologetic, “Get “The Great Ones Remember” is also poppy, relationships, love and heartbreak, would justify a lawsuit. “Stupid Love” calls back Up, Stand Up,” because the anger of the original but the synthetic drumming and guitars sur- and existential musings. Get To Let a “Bad Romance”-era Gaga, but it also suggests seems to be removed. But the rendition of “Three rounding a political message give the song Good Thing Die for $11.99 on CD at all Wooden Nickel Music stores. “Ray of Light”-era Madonna, when Madge was Little Birds” comes in after to restore the groove. credibility during the new-wave revolution. “I trying to build a bridge between ’80s dance pop This excellent rework makes me anxious to Got The Message” is a little brighter lyrically TOP SELLERS and ’90s dance pop. hear where Dream Rodeo travels in the world and bounces around for almost five minutes. It WEEK ENDING JUNE 28, 2020 Just about everything on Chromatica feels next to gain inspiration. sounds like a blueprint for another familiar. “Rain on Me” is built around the shiny The album is for sale at Sweetwater and online band from the mid-2000s called Arcade Fire. TW LW ARTIST/Album lite R&B of Ariana Grande, who reliably sings at dreamrodeomarket.com. — Keith Roman “Cocoricci” is sort of a filler, but only because 1 3 about living her truth, but she’s balanced by it is sung in French. It’s a pretty song, but it Punisher Gaga’s monstrous weirdness. “Sour Candy” lever- Blake Mills does sort of clear the palette for their most ages the bubblegum of K-pop group BLACKPINK, familiar song, “Safety Dance.” I still love this 2 – KHRUANGBIN Mutable Set but its melodic similarity to “Shallow” and a song, and I don’t even dance. It has such cool Mordechai monotone chorus stamp the unmistakable Gaga Blake Mills is the energy and still gets me almost 40 years later. 3 – RAY LaMONTAGNE brand on the song. go-to producer and “Ideas for Walls” follows and keeps the happy Monovision A few years ago, it looked as if Gaga’s hit-mak- musical shaman at vibe from a band that lasted through 1993. ing days might be over. But she’s shown a remark- the moment, but he’s Their label dropped them after their 1991 4 1 able knack for knowing when to innovate and so much more than album Sideways, which was honestly the best Homegrown when to rely on tried-and-true formulas. On that. His 2014 record thing they ever did. Full of guitars and harder 5 5 MUSHROOMHEAD Chromatica, she does the latter. The result is Heigh Ho gave us sar- than what you’d expect from them, I still think A Wonderful Life a passable, surprise-free album. — Evan Gillespie donic and breezy songs about life, messing up, it is one of the best albums from the early ’90s falling in love, and disappointing those around (including some of the grunge that was 6 2 us. It brought to mind folks like , released). I’ll have to review it someday.  Dream Rodeo with Harry Nilsson, and even bits of Tom Petty. Men Without Hats often re-form and do 7 – HAIM But that was just the beginning. After releasing benefit shows. They never disappoint when Women in Music Pt. III Mz Menneh the instrumental and ambient Look in 2018, Mills they do “Safety Dance” live. — Dennis Donahue Redemption returns with the sparse and exquisite Mutable 8 8 Set, a nearly hour-long, 11-track journey of gen- Pick Me Up Off the Floor Songs: The Songs of Bob Marley tle, acoustic-led tracks that go from ethereal to Twin,” which blends the ambient spirit of Mark 9 4 LAMB OF GOD heartbreaking. Isham, the dark pop of The Motels, and the lyri- Lamb of God Bob Marley’s “Leg- Opener “Never Forever” sneaks up on you cal power of Elliot Smith. The guitar toward the end” album of his slowly. This oddly put together song opens with end puts me in mind of some of Wilco’s darker 10 – GREY DAZE greatest hits was once the soundtrack of all of our electronic tones and blooms before your ears as folk from A Ghost Is Born. It’s simply constructed Amends better times. Enter now Dream Rodeo, the mostly guitar strings reveal a sweet melody. When Blake but hits hard on a visceral level. studio juggernaut creation of Jon Gillespie. Mills starts to sing, he sounds like a laid back From start to finish, Mutable Set builds a beau- CHECK OUT OUR By day, Gillespie works as a salesman for Nilsson. Then we step into the gorgeous “May tifully odd world to get lost in. As far as singer/ Sweetwater. By night, he dons his alter ego to go Later,” a sort of far out pop piece that brings to songwriter records go, it’s up there with the best. $5 CD BINS! into his own Cloister Studio. mind Adrian Belew from Mr. Music Head, a near Blake Mills paints songs in obscure hues and His Dream Rodeo project is a genre-jumping perfect combination of art, production, and soul. eccentricities. It’s a dark pop record, but without 3627 N. CLINTON 484-2451 hobo, refusing to put down roots in any one style. Elsewhere, “Eat My Dust” is reminiscent of being a bummer. — J. Hubner 3422 N. 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Submitted materials cannot be returned. neatneatneatrecords.com them back to Indiana, and chucks them into the Another highlight is the exquisite “Vanishing 10 WHATZUP JULY 2-8, 2020 Art & Exhibits LOCAL CALENDAR CURRENT EXHIBITS Hidden Truths: New Paintings by Fran- Salvador Dali’s Stairway to Heaven ART EVENTS cisco Valverde — Valverde’s work utilizes — Illustrations originally made for a Creative abstracts by Stevie Ross plus plastic materials to build complexity with 1934 edition of Les Chants de Maldoror Plein Air — An informal group of artists Metal Sculpture & Colorful Glass — the themes of obsession and freedom, and a 1960 edition of Dante Alighieri’s enjoying the beauty of painting outside, Showing for her first time with the gallery, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, The Divine Comedy, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 8 a.m. Wednesdays, various locations, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Satur- 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays, noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fort Wayne, free, www.fortwayneartists- day, July 3-30, Orchard Gallery of Fine Sundays, closed Mondays, through Thursdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays, guild.org/plein-air Art, Fort Wayne, free, (260) 436-0927 Aug. 30, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort closed Mondays, through Aug. 16, Critter on Canvas — Paint a live critter Here and Now: A Survey on New Wayne, $6-$20, (260) 422-6467 Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne, on canvas (must pre-register and pre- Contemporary Art — Eleven artists who Hope Dies Last: The New Armenia — $8-$20, (260) 422-6467 pay ten days in advance), 2-3:30 p.m. contribute to the New Contemporary Art Photographer Michelle Andonian traveled The Art of Judith Peck — Figurative oil Sunday, July 12, Fox Island County Park, movement highlighting an expansion of to the historic land of the Armenians to paintings by Washington, D.C., area and Fort Wayne, $30, (260) 449-3180 style since postmodernism, 10 a.m.-6 chase the ghosts of her ancestors, 10 internationally shown artist Judith Peck, Drawn Together — Draw, sketch, doodle, p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 Mondays-Thursdays by appointment, and design with provided pencils and p.m. Thursdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays, a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays, noon-5 p.m. 5-8 p.m. Fridays, 4-7 p.m. Saturdays, paper, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, closed Mondays, through Aug. 30, Sundays, closed Mondays, through and 1-4 p.m. Sundays, through Aug. Hop River Brewing Company, Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne, Sept. 27, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort 2, Garrett Museum of Art, Garrett, free, free, (260) 424-7195 $8-$20, (260) 422-6467 Wayne, $8-$20, (260) 422-6467 (260) 704-5400

Things To Do LOCAL CALENDAR Stage & Dance CURRENT Present Tense, Future Calm — Show- COMING EVENTS LOCAL CALENDAR case Garden designed to help you pause, Chalk It Up! — Explore the medium of relax, and reflect, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues- JULY UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS chalk with provided supplies, daily and day-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 pm Thursday, Cruis’n To The Ranch & BBQ Competi- weekly themes: Sundays, Wellness; JULY noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Mondays, tion — Annual classic car show and BBQ Mondays, Literature; Tuesdays, Games; through Nov. 15, Foellinger-Freimann cook-off competition, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Legally Blonde The Musical — Based off Wednesdays, Conversation; Thursdays, Botanical Conservatory, Fort Wayne, Saturday, July 11, Buck Lake Ranch, the hit movie, a bubbly college student is Dance; Fridays, Science; Saturdays, $3-$5, (260) 427-6440 Angola, free, (260) 665-6699 set to win back her ex-boyfriend through Art; 2-8 p.m. daily, through Oct. 3, pursuing Harvard Law School, 7:30 p.m. Promenade Park, Fort Wayne, free, (260) Independence Day Parade & Ceremony Project WILD Teacher Workshop — Saturday, July 25, 2 p.m. Sunday, July 427-6000 — Celebrate Independence Day with a Teachers and environmental leaders 26; 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July parade on Parnell Avenue followed by a who want to encourage wildlife literacy Salomon Farmers Market — Baked 31-Aug. 1; 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2; 7:30 ceremony at Veterans Plaza, 11 a.m. Sat- in their students are invited to utilize the p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7-8; goods, honey, crafts, food, entertain- urday, July 4, Parnell Avenue, Veterans Project WILD educator curriculum guide, ment, and children’s activities, 4-4:30 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, Fort Wayne Plaza, Fort Wayne, free, (260) 482-9502 park entry, and nature center classrooms, Civic Theatre, Fort Wayne, season tickets p.m. Seniors & Higher Risk Individuals, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 11, Fox 4:30-7 p.m. General Public, Wednes- Miami Indian Heritage Days — Learn available, (260) 424-5220 about Native American history with a Island County Park, Fort Wayne, $35, days through Sept. 2, Salomon Farm (317) 233-7417 AUGUST Park, Fort Wayne, free, (260) 427-6028 guided tour of Chief Richardville House and a fiber arts demonstration with Greta Fort Wayne Region Sports Car Club Play On! — A theater group attempts to — A moonlit adventure Full Moon Hikes Sirios, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 4, Chief of America — Solo Points event, karts put on a play despite the interferences to experience nature through a new per- Richardville House, Fort Wayne, $5-$7, are allowed, 10 a.m. Sunday, July 12, of an author who keeps revising the spective, 8 p.m. Youth, 9:15 p.m. Adult, (260) 426-2882 Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, free, script, doors and cash bar at 6:15 p.m., Membership Makes Fridays, Lindenwood Nature Preserve, (260) 482-9502 dinner at 7 p.m., curtain at 8 p.m., 8 Fort Wayne, free, (260) 427-6028 July 4th Celebration — Camping, food, p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7-8; 8 The Difference live music, and fireworks, 5-11 p.m. Sat- 2020 Lawton Park Car Show — Drive- p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14-15; Fort Wayne’s Farmers Outdoor Market urday, July 4, Buck Lake Ranch, Angola, thru judging, a silent auction, and food • Job Referrals — Products ranging from farm and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16; and 8 p.m. free, (260) 665-6699 vendors, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July garden, home-based and professionally Friday and Saturday, Aug. 21-22, Arena • Experienced Negotiators 18, Lawton Park, Fort Wayne, $10-$15, prepared foods, natural products, and Firework Watch Party — Watch the Dinner Theatre, Fort Wayne, $40, (260) • Insurance fireworks with a reserved spot to dine in (260) 403-6849 local artisans, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays 424-5622 • Contract Protection through July 4, Parkview Field, Fort and a spot in the parking lot, 8-11 p.m. Stargazing on the Riverfront — Explore SEPTEMBER Wayne, free, ftwaynesfarmersmarket. Saturday, July 4, Three Rivers Distilling the sky through telescopes and view com Company, Fort Wayne, $10-$25, (260) constellations, 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, Buckets N Boards — A high-energy show Fort Wayne 480-2500 Promenade Park, Fort Wayne, free, (260) full of percussion, ridiculous songs, tap YLNI Farmers Market — Fresh produce, dancing, and more, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Musicians Association Online Virtual Reality Camp — Create 427-6000 a wide variety of organic fruits and veg- Sept. 3, Eagles Theatre, Wabash, $15, your own virtual worlds, experience etables, hand-made jewelry and crafts, Rolling into Roanoke Dream Tour — A (260) 563-1102 Call Bruce Graham local artwork, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays life-like interactive animated holograms, car show touring through Allen, DeKalb, for more through Sept. 26, corner of Wayne and and learn how this emerging technology and Huntington counties with a film information Barr Street, Fort Wayne, free, www.ylni. shapes the way we educate, create, and screening at its conclusion, 8 a.m.-5 SEND US YOUR EVENTS: org learn, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, p.m. Saturday, July 25, Various loca- 260-420-4446 July 6-10 and July 13-17, online, $199, tions, Roanoke, free, rollingintoroanoke. whatzup.com/submit (260) 481-6059 com

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