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2013 ------Cover Story • Fort Wayne Civic Theatre------Glass Slippers and Drag By Jen Poiry-Prough choreographed by Gary Lanier. Based on the movie starring Fort Wayne Civic Theatre au- Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin, Jane diences have come to expect great Fonda and Dabney Coleman, things on the Arts United Center the musical features songs writ- stage. Executive/Artistic Direc- ten by Parton for the show. tor Phillip Colglazier promises “It’s about the strength of they won’t be disappointed by the women getting back at a wom- closing production of the 2012-13 anizing boss,” says Colglazier. season, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “It’s about revenge at its great- Cinderella. est.” Friday, May 17 • 8:00pm In addition to favorite songs After the holiday break, such as “In My Own Little Cor- King returns to direct and cho- JOE LOUIS WALKER ner,” “Do I Love You Because reograph the Tony-winning You’re Beautiful?” and “Step- musical Spamalot (February $20 Adv., $25 D.O.S. sisters’ Lament,” the show, guest 22 to March 9, 2014). The re- directed and choreographed by cent Broadway hit was based Doug King, will feature “lots of on Monty Python and the Holy color, pageantry, humor and a Grail, and Colglazier says it twist.” will feature “lots of high energy The twist is that the stepmoth- and fast-paced choreography.” er will be played by local favorite Colglazier will then direct Reuben Albaugh in drag. the two-woman play Grace & Other area stars round out the Glorie (March 28 to April 13, leading cast a little more tradition- 2014). ally, with Elizabeth Kay Piercy as The play pits Grace, a can- Cinderella and Kontrell Tyler as tankerous old woman dying of Prince Charming. cancer in the Blue Ridge Moun- Thursday, June 27 • 8:00pm Suitable, as one might expect, tains of North Carolina, against for all ages, Cinderella’s run will Glorie, her hospice worker who be truncated into two weekends is a former executive from the JOHN FULLBRIGHT rather than three. But the week- city. The play explores their $15 Adv., $20 D.O.S. ends will be packed tighter than relationship and their ability to a glass slipper with nine perfor- come to appreciate, understand, mances between May 10 and 19 learn from and even depend on (including Sat- each other. urday matinees RODGERS AND “It’s sweet and sentimen- both weekends tal,” says Colglazier, “but be- and a Thurs- HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA tour. Due to the lieve it or not, it’s listed as a comedy!” day night show Friday, May 10 & 17 • 8 p.m. constant touring Grace & Glorie will be the Civic’s first between week- Saturday, May 11 & 18 • 2 & 8 p.m. schedule, “Les production at the black box theatre at the ends). Miz” has been Auer Center ArtsLab across the street from Open- Sunday, May 12 & 19 • 2 p.m. unavailable to the Arts United Center on Main Street. ing weekend Thursday, May 16 • 7:30 p.m. community the- Women feature heavily in the next Civic Sunday, June 30 • 7:30pm was timed to Arts United Center aters until very show, Sisters of Swing: The Story of the An- coincide with 303 E . Main St. , Fort Wayne recently. drews Sisters (May 2 to 11, 2014). Directed Mother’s Day “We were by Robert Shoquist and choreographed by GUGGENHEIM (May 12), and Tix: $18-$26 thru box office, hand picked out Gary Lanier, the show doesn’t just feature a luncheon/ 260-424-5220 or www.fwcivic.org of thousands the music of the Andrews Sisters, but it GROTTO show package of community explores some of the hardships they faced is available for the closing performance on theaters across the U.S.,” says Colglazier. offstage as well. “It’s educational as well as $12 Adv., $15 D.O.S. Sunday, May 19, starting at 12:15 p.m. in “After the tour ended, the royalty company entertaining,” says Colglazier. the Ian Rolland Gallery of the Arts United called us and wanted to know if we wanted The Civic’s scenic designer Robert Sho- Saturday, Oct. 12 • 7:00pm Center. Cinderella herself will be on hand to do it. quist will make his directorial debut with for photo ops, and door prizes will also be “I thought about it for half a second,” he this show, which will be featured back on given away. joked. the main stage. CASH ‘N CLINE But the Civic season isn’t over yet. They After the heaviness of the French Revo- The 2013-14 season will close with still have Lombard (the one-woman show lution, audiences will be ready for some the 5th Annual Indiana Playwright Festival TRIBUTE starring Jessica Butler) coming up May 31 light comedy with 39 Steps (September 7 to (May 30 to June 15, 2014), also to be pro- through June 9, and the 4th Annual Northeast 15, 2013), guest directed by Ranae Butler. duced in the new ArtsLab space. $12 Adv., $15 D.O.S. Indiana Playwright Festival May 31 through “This is a very humorous spoof of all the “We’re accepting submissions now June 2, both at the Arts United Center. different Alfred Hitchcock movies blended through September 1,” says Colglazier. The GO TO OUR WEBSITE FOR The 2012-13 season isn’t even close to into one,” says Colglazier. “It has a small first place play will be produced onstage, and TICKET INFO & MORE winding down, but area performers are al- cast that plays a multitude of characters. It’s the playwright will receive $750. There will ALL SHOWS ALL AGES ready preparing their auditions for the 86th fast-paced with lots of physical comedy, and be staged readings of the second and third season opener, Les Misérables (July 7 to Au- it touches on moments from many Hitch- place plays and the writers receive $500 and gust 11, 2013). Directed by Gregory Stieber, cock movies recreated before your eyes in a $250 respectively. with music direction by Eunice Wadewitz humorous way.” For more information on submitting a and choreography by Melissa Duffer, the Next up is 9 to 5: The Musical (Novem- play or on obtaining a flex pass for the up- scheduling of this show comes right off the ber 9 to 24, 2013), directed by Dianne Shaw, coming season, visit the Civic’s website at heels of the movie and the end of the national music directed by Eunice Wadewitz and www.fwcivic.org. 2------www.whatzup.com------May 9, 2013 whatzup Volume 17, Number 40 BRILLIANT OPTICS s you can see, there’s plenty to do in and around northeast Indiana in the a spectrum of mediums and color days and weeks ahead, and what you’re holding in your hands (or reading on your computer screen) is a veritable compendium of the various and sundryA forms of entertainment available to those who are willing to seek it out. And since you are in fact reading whatzup, you’re already well on your way to fun and excitement. All you’ve gotta do is read this sucker and choose your diversion. ArtScene We feature some of those diversions – the Civic’s production of Cinderella and Panel Discussion at 6:30 blues guitar virtuoso Joe Louis Walker at C2G Music Hall – within the first few Cash Bar & Snacks until 9 pages of this issue. We also profile people who are making a cultural contribution Members:Free Guests:$5 with their art – writer Ashli Edwards and teen-aged singer-songwriter Ivory West. Fort Wayne Museum of Art There’s even an opportunity to polish your writing skills (though you’ll have to be patient and wait for the next offering, since the upcoming session is all booked up). funded in part by Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne Keep going, and you’ll find lots more. Check out the ads and this week’s Picks; dig deep into the calendars. 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Rock, jazz, serving revelation, Walker resolved to stop While no single year over the past three funk, soul, boogie woogie — there truly being a hard-living bluesman and become a decades could be considered an off year seemed to be very little that Walker wasn’t gospel musician instead. for Walker, 2013 is turning out to be a phe- comfortable playing. Bloomfield died of a drug overdose in nomenal one in terms of recognition for “I never was one of those guys to sit 1981, a tragedy that underscored the wisdom his contribution to the blues. He has been whatzup down and try to copy B.B. King note for of Walker’s decision. At the time, Walker nominated for Blues Music Awards in four Published weekly and distributed on Wednesdays and Thursdays by note, or Albert King, or Freddy King,” he was busy earning degrees in English and categories by the Blues Foundation, Hellfire AD Media, Incorporated. 2305 E. 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4------www.whatzup.com------May 9, 2013 ------Feature • Taylor University Online------Putting Dreams to Page By Steve Henn started a novel, or you have one act written for a stage play, or you have outlined a nonfiction book,” Hens- “Dreamers don’t make it in this business,” says ley notes. “The only thing that counts is a finished and Dr. Dennis E. “Doc” Hensley, Taylor University pro- published novel, short story, play, nonfiction book or fessor and director of Taylor’s Department of Profes- movie script” (Hensley’s italics). sional Writing. “People who finish projects make it.” Writers trying to break into print, he says, should For those interested in learning what it takes to start with reviews, move on to smaller paid pieces such stop dreaming and start making a career of profession- as news vignettes or columns for local newspapers al writing, Dr. Hensley is hosting a seminar at Allen and eventually branch out into magazine feature ar- County Public Library on Saturday, May 11. ticles, interviews Hensley has written over 3,000 articles, and then books. six novels and over 150 short stories for “New writ- publication. His favorite genres to write are ers have to estab- vignettes and short fiction, but he says the lish a reputation best-paying work, ghostwriting, is also the and start to build hardest work. a platform before “I’ve ghostwritten 18 books for famous they can go for celebrities, and it pays a lot of money, but it the big time,” he is awful work,” he says. Quite often the ce- says. lebrity and the publisher have different ideas He also in- of what the book should be like, and Hensley dicates that new says “trying to serve two masters is agony.” writers need to Hensley has long since given up ghost- stay humble and writing for celebs. He’s given lectures and work hard at their made appearances on national television, and craft. he maintains an active web presence at www. “All writing dochensley.com. That consid- is rewriting,” he erable wealth of experience DISCOVER THE WRITER says, “especially and knowledge allows Hen- during the early sley to introduce prospective WITHIN YOU years, and if you professionals to the realities Saturday, May 11 • 1:30-4 p.m. are defensive of the writing life. Meeting Room A, Main Library, about what you “My goal in offering this write and you won’t take the free mini-workshop is to help Allen County Public Library, advice, guidance and editing people see the potential they 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne of better skilled profession- may have as writers. Howev- 800-845-3149 als, your ego will ruin your er, I also want to make them chances for advancement.” aware that it is a competitive business, so the more Hensley’s seminar will be primarily lecture-style training they get about both writing and marketing format, supplemented with various handouts and vi- will work to their advantage,” he says. sual aids. He plans to leave 15 minutes at the end for Hensley plans to open the seminar with a pre- group questions, and is willing to stay after to talk sentation called “Word Power Equals Sales Power,” one on one about particular projects attendees might which stresses “the importance of mastering vocabu- be involved in. Prospective writers can bring paper or lary, syntax, style, format, cadence, rhythm and writ- electronic tablets for notes, but handouts will also be ing mechanics.” He will also share “Eighteen Rules provided. for Contemporary Writing,” which are a set of tips to This free seminar, the second Hensley has con- help new writers develop their craft. He plans to talk ducted for Taylor University within the past few about finding markets for one’s work, contacting edi- months, is already full, but aspiring writers can fill out tors with query letters and book proposals and manu- a seminar contact form online at http://online.taylor. script preparation. edu/writing and be notified of future seminars as they “No one gives a care about the fact that you’ve are scheduled. Discover the wisdom of nature. • Vitamins and Herbs • Gourmet Coffees / Herbal Teas • Natural and Gourmet Foods • Natural Body and Skin Care • Traditional Chinese Medicines • Refrigerated / Frozen Foods • Homeopathic Remedies • Grains, Pastas, Cereals, Flours • Bulk Culinary Spices • Children’s Herbals and Vitamins • Books and Literature • Daily Discounts You can rely on our knowledgeable staff for personalized, professional service. We Appreciate Our Loyal Customers!!!! Willkommen Ask about our “E T Healthy Rewards Card” zum Germanfest Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne with additional Festival Events 260.589.3675 H Hwy 27 North, Berne H Since 1982 H 1.800.292.2521 throughout Fort Wayne, Allen County and northeast Indiana Our selection, prices and service are worth the drive! Hours: Mon-Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 9am-1pm w w w .g e r m a n f e s t .o r g www.earthentreasuresonline.com H Like us on Facebook!
May 9, 2013------www.whatzup.com------5 ------Feature • Ashli Edwards------
SWEETWATER POPS Writer on the Rise By Patrick Boylen
Fort Wayne author Ashli Edwards doesn’t just write about vampires and were- wolves; she writes about vampires and were- wolves who are dating. Just 24 years old, Edwards writes with a modern perspective that definitely relates to younger readers, the kind of fans who en- joyed the Twilight Series books. Edwards attended IPFW and studied folklore and English, two great subjects for an aspiring author. “My imagination is a place ets star k t a ic t t where fantasy meets real-
$ ity,” she explains. Satisfaction 28 The first book of her planned series is titled Sil- THE MUSIC OF THE ROLLING STONES ver, a reference to the silver Concert sponsored by Lake City Bank coat of the teen werewolf character when he trans- SATURDAY, MAY 11, 8 PM EMBASSY THEATRE formed into his four-legged self as well as to the eye color of the vampire Jules. The next installment, due on a serious expression and out this summer is appropriately replies, “During the time titled Gold, a reference to the I was writing Silver, I was color of three primordial vampire’s dealing with my own love, eyes introduced in book 2. loss and redemption, as I lost someone The teaser on the back cover of very near and dear to my own heart, Harri- 2012 2013 Silver puts one into the feel of the novel: son Paul Fidler. I channeled those emotions 260 481-0777 FWPHIL.ORG “Bloodlust coupled with desire and into my writing, and it really helped me deal passion has created an unlikely pairing be- with what I was going through personally.” tween Juliana Bristow, a fiery, red-haired, Fidler is immortalized with a dedication 400-year-old vampire, and Luc Chaves, a and photo in the introduction to Silver. The werewolf with royal blood. They are two preface also includes the Shakespeare quote, creatures whose love is forbidden by a cen- “To be or not to be – that is the question: turies old feud. Even though this is a tale of a Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer the modern day vampire smitten with an incred- slings of arrows of outrageous fortune, or ibly handsome werewolf, it is much deeper to take arms against a sea of troubles.” The MADGE ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION than that. This story transcends all stereo- Hamlet quote seems related to the emotions MASTERWORKS types of vampire books, as Silver takes you Edwards was experiencing as she wrote, into a world of intense drama, love, loss and emotions that ultimately led to a captivating, redemption. enchanting and entertaining first novel. “Ashli Edwards has craftily captured the Edwards has an identical twin sister, essence of old world forces converging with Tricia, who assists with the management the present in this enchanting supernatural side of her writing business. When meeting thriller that will captivate you from cover to them together, it’s easy to tell which one is cover.” the dreamer and which is more structured. The Kindle Book Review says, “Ashli They are both equally pretty and engaging, Edwards is an author to watch! We give Sil- and it can be hard to tell apart at first glance. ver two thumbs up, an engaging paranormal/ Even so, they make a great team. Edwards fantasy novel with themes from classics like has all the bases covered: Twitter, Facebook, Romeo and Juliet and all the monsters we Amazon and a publisher. love today.” Fort Wayne’s Ashli Edwards is definite- When asked about her genuine ability to ly an emerging 20-something writer with the write with such passion when dealing with ambition, talent and skills necessary for a love, loss and redemption, Edwards takes long career as a successful author. ets star k t a ic t t Closing Night
Concert sponsored by the Ron Venderly Foundation $16 JOE LOUIS WALKER - From Page 4 Year and Walker is nominated for Contem- hall he’ll be in the company of B.B. King, SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013 6 PM* EMBASSY THEATRE porary Blues Male Artist of the Year. He’s Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy. *Note the 6:00 PM start time. A closing night celebration dinner follows also nominated for the B.B. King Entertain- So consider this: Joe Louis Walker is, the concert. Call 260 481-0776 for details. er of the Year and Gibson Guitar awards. unquestionably, one of the best blues guitar- The biggest honor, however, is in Walk- ists of all time, but if he hadn’t had a change er’s induction into the Blues Hall of Fame of heart back in 1985, his legendary blues Madge Rothschild Foundation Ron VendeRlY Foundation in Memphis. Walker is in a class of induct- career never would have happened. Call it ees this year that includes Earl Hooker, Otis fate, call it chance, call it whatever you want Clay, Jody Williams, Little Brother Mont- — but no matter what you call it, be grateful gomery and Jimmie Rodgers, and in the that it happened. 6------www.whatzup.com------May 9, 2013 ------Feature • Ivory West------Rising Star in the West By Chris Hupe
“Folky, poetic lyrics sung in a slightly jazzy voice, which is easy to listen to. Dancing is encouraged, but optional.” Such is the description of Ivory West’s mu- sic by West herself in a recent interview. “Amazing,” “catchy” and “surprising” are common descriptions by just about anyone else who has heard her perform. Sixteen year-old Ivory West has been singing for as long as she can remember. “I sang my first solo in church when I was two years old,” she said. “My sister had been practicing with an accompaniment track at home, and I had been listening. So come Sunday, I clapped for her when she finished and proceeded to yell out, ‘My turn, my turn!’ After some time of me annoying the church with my loud request, they gave me the mic, and I sang the very same song, thus start- ing my musical life.” From that very first musical experience, West has continued a road that has brought her to the forefront of the Fort Wayne music scene and caught the atten- tion of many of the influential people in it. Though it wasn’t necessarily her first choice of expression, mu- sic became a natural extension of her love of writing. “I loved poetry all through my first few years in school but really settled on songwriting in the third grade,” she explained. “I began to write some simple love and Christian songs based off of things I learned in Sunday school. As I approached the sixth grade, boys entered my songs. I wrote about relationships I saw playing out, such as those of my older siblings, friends, television and of strangers I’d infer about – and eventually my own.” I can remember before the Beatles were on iTunes, West’s music has matured greatly over the years and so I wrote ‘Records & Cassette Tapes,’ a song as she has worked to improve and find her own sound. embodying this idea that music lives through all tech- From her first album through this year’s release, the nology changes and that a classic is a classic. No mat- progression of musicality and maturity is evident in ter the medium, a great song will always be just that. both her playing and lyrics. “ There are the countless numbers of times I’ve been “My first album, Mixed Emotions, was a simple heartbroken and a particular time when I dated a guy recording, done at Sweetwater simply so I wouldn’t for about nine months, and so did two other girls. forget my songs,” she said. “I didn’t know how to read This particular experience gave me the song ‘Graves.’ music at the time, and my parents worried that I would Along with all the emotional and observant songs, I forget the melodies and strumming and picking pat- like to write about my spiritual side as well and am terns of my first real songs. The album was completed getting more in touch with that as I grow older.” as nothing more than a memory jogger for my parents Despite her young age, it seems West has already and me down the road, as kids’ interests can change accomplished a lot. Being young, she says, has not so quickly. But as we looked into how affordable it been a hindrance to acceptance but may actually have all was, we thought we might as well [go for it], and been an asset. that’s how it all started. I put it up on iTunes to see “My age has honestly not given me too much what would happen, and I fell in love with perform- trouble. I must say, the only negative effect I’ve felt ing.” from my age is a few doubtful looks when I mention “I was 13 years old when I became serious about that I’m a musician. However, it’s given me more time music,” West continued. Her second album, entitled to develop a sound, learn some responsibility and ex- Watching Trains, is a collection of songs about the press myself through the lyrics that I write. It has ben- cycles of love, life, nature and faith and where West efitted me for the most part, and I’ve been incredibly first experimented with backup vocals. blessed to share the stage with experienced, polished She went on to make Ode to Autumn, a four-track musicians. And those few unsure looks I received mo- album that is available for free on her website, www. tivated me to be better and take myself seriously.” ivorywest.com, and Records and Cassette Tapes, In order to inspire the next Ivory West, if he/she which featured her first ukulele song. Her newest al- is out there, West recently gave a motivational speech bum is called Ivory West: The Chicago EP. This five- entitled “Pursuing your Dreams” at Lakeview Middle track CD features a full band sound for the first time School, her old junior high school, for an ISTEP pep and captures West’s biggest influences – Hugh Lau- rally/convocation. rie, Zee Avi, Jason Mraz, NeedtoBreathe and Michael “I’d like to do this type of thing more to inspire Buble. “This is, lyrically, in my opinion, my strongest the younger generations and tell them you’re never album,” she said. too young to start doing something you love,” she Inspiration for West’s songs, she says, “can come said. from obvious places such as the thrills of young love You can check out West when she opens for Col- and trying to figure out what life’s about. But some- lin Raye at The Wagon Wheel Theatre in Warsaw May time’s it’s as simple or strange as this: I once said it 18. While you’re there, you can also pick up a CD and was pretty cool how I’ll be able to tell my kids that support a young talent with a very bright future. May 9, 2013------www.whatzup.com------7 Wooden Nickel ------Spins------CD of the Week Heaven’s Gateway Drugs $9.99 You Are Heaven’s Gateway Drugs BACKTRACKS After a year, countless shows, Electric Light Orchestra festival dates and a cassette release Face The Music (1975) late last summer, Heaven’s Gateway Drugs have finally given their fans Violins and cellos aren’t staples in and followers what they’ve been jo- rock n’ roll music under normal circum- nesing for: a debut album. stances. The Electric Light Orchestra, You Are Heaven’s Gateway however, figured out a way to make it Drugs is filled with the psychedelic- work, and on this fifth studio record they heavy tunes and pop-leaning melo- made it work perfectly. dies you would hope to find on an The album opens with the instrumental prog-rocker, “Fire On $11.99 HGD album. And when you stop High,” a track that I swear you’ve heard at some point or another and look between the paisley visions and kaleidoscopic hallucina- throughout the past 35 years. The very mellow “Waterfall” fol- tions, what you see are a batch of great psych-pop and rock songs lows with a piano arrangement and what can only be described as that could pull their weight regardless of genre name tag. a “Queen-meets-The Beatles” sound. A pretty song, it slows the “Radio” opens the album on a cloud of sitar-like guitar and a album down a little, but it fits. “Evil Woman” is next and may be IGGY & THE STOOGES vocal that hangs somewhere in the middle of the mix before the cho- one of their most familiar songs. “Nightrider” closes side one and Ready To Die rus opens the song into a sunny, yet still oblique field of poppies. really brings out the strings and harmonies that ELO are known “Black Lady” rides on a hefty bass line and solid beat with a buzzing for. The second release billed as Iggy & The psychedelic charm just under the surface as C. Ray Harvey’s vocals “Poker,” one of the best prog-rockers on the release, features Stooges, Ready to Die, features blues-punk come in to drive this great track into the technicolor sunset. heavy keyboards, nice lead guitars and straight-up rock from the anthems, metal-and-potatoes ragers and One of the many great things about Heaven’s Gateway Drugs is drums. Again, you can hear a little bit of The Beatles and (dare proto-punk guitar assaults. While the new the yin and yang of Harvey and Derek Mauger. Both come at a song I say?) the Bee Gees in this track. “Strange Magic” is also on album has traces of the group’s signature in their own particular way, yet when they come together like they this release. I can’t decide if this is my favorite ELO single, or if styles, Ready to Die presents fresh, raw do in this band, it’s a beautiful thing. Harvey brings a bigger than life I’ve heard it too many times to still appreciate it. “Down Home soundscapes unlike any of their past work. presence to his singing. There’s drama and a theatrical urgency in his Town” has a simple bluegrass-country arrangement and would The new spitfire album is available at all voice. Mauger comes from more of a gritty, garage rock background have probably worked on the radio during the mid-70s. If you Wooden Nickel locations for only $11.99. that grounds HGD and gives them their rock n’ roll heart. Together don’t own the record, you may have never heard it. With the fa- these two put HGD somewhere between The Cure and The Troggs. miliar vocals of Jeff Lynne, it could almost be something from With Eric Frank, Josh Elias and the shaman-like Ben Carr giving the Traveling Wilburys, the supergroup consisting of Lynne, Bob TOP SELLERS @ the band its backbone and spiritual center, Heaven’s Gateway Drugs Dylan, George Harrison, Tom Petty and Roy Orbison. become the psychedelic love god that we’ve come to know, love and The beautiful “One Summer Dream” closes one of the better Wooden Nickel worship. records from 1975. (Week ending 5/5/13) Elsewhere on You Are Heaven’s Gateway Drugs there’s “Army ELO released a live album in April that includes all of their Coat,” a groovy little number that would’ve fit right in like green biggest hits. TW LW ARTIST/Album smoke billowing out of a Haight-Ashbury club in 1966. With its slip- Fun Fact: ELO’s logo was designed by John Kosh, an artist 1 1 DEEP PURPLE pery riff and Doors-like organ hiding in the background, you can’t who designed artwork for everybody from The Beatles to The Now What?! help but want to let the music take you where it may. “When You Pointer Sisters. (Dennis Donahue) Come” and its sitar sound combines both the best of 60s eastern In- 2 2 VOLBEAT dian philosophies and 80s alternative into a massive song and some Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies Jerry Garcia aficionados and alt-country whippersnappers alike. The classic C. Ray emoting. “Where Were You” is classic 60s pop done unvarnished vocal harmonies and unassuming instrumentation hold 3 3 STONE SOUR up the only way HGD know how. “The Late Great Sharon Tate” is a the song up well, and its uncomplicated joy carries over to the lis- House of Gold & Bones Part 2 great rocker in the vein of Stone Roses. “Turncoat” ends this excel- tener. But the Deadstring Brothers really shine on the title track. This lent debut like Charles Manson doing surf music. It’s dark, groovy gem’s elegiac piano and mournful vocals convey loss, loneliness and 4 4 KENNY CHESNEY and catchy as hell. the sensation of being at the end of the line (or at the beginning of Life on a Rock What else is there to say about this incredible debut LP from one one that won’t be returning). Imagine a (much) more sedate Jagger of Fort Wayne’s (and beyond) best rock n’ roll band? Nothing. The jamming with Levon Helm and Rick Danko and you’re in the ball- 5 5 H.I.M. music speaks for itself. Listen closely; for it says, “You are Heaven’s park. In the Neil Young-flavored closer, “The Mansion,” frontman Tears on Tape Gateway Drugs.” (John Hubner) Kurt Marschke sings, “So many stories I must tell / Like how the 6 6 JOE BONAMASSA Deadstring Brothers wind moves through your hair,” his voice slipping from gruff ear- Acoustic Evening .... nestness into a disarming falsetto. Remember the promise of earthy Cannery Row authenticity those early/mid-90s No Depression bands (arguably) 7 7 BEKAH BRADLEY failed to ultimately deliver on? Well, you get your fix here – with a Bekah Bradley Hailing from Nashville by way healthy dose of classic SoCal-fied country to boot. of Detroit, the Deadstring Broth- The Deadstring Brothers come to the Brass Rail on May 15. 8 8 DEADMAU5 ers are also becoming transient in (D.M. Jones) At Play in the USA, Vol. 1 their stylistic approach. Originally much more bluesey and swampy, The Black Angels 9 9 LL COOL J this combo has become increasingly Indigo Meadow Authentic more comfortable of late, exercis- ing their more rootsy muscles. Now, As soon as those tribal drums 10 10 MELVINS they shift their attentions west – as Everybody Loves Sausages start in and that Psycho-esque dis- in, the West Coast, circa, say, 1972. sonance pipes up, you pretty much The Deadstring Brothers’ latest album, Cannery Row, kicks off know what you’re in for throughout Friday, May 18 • 6pm • All Ages • Free with “Like a California Wildfire.” Never in a particular hurry and the next 45 minutes or so. Indigo Live AT OUR North Anthony Store: swimming a very agreeable mix of pedal steel, piano, and Band-ap- Meadow isn’t any great leap for The proved vibe, the opening cut brings to mind all that was good about Black Angels. Did you like Phos- early/mid-70s country rock. Of course, if you consider the song’s phene Dream? Well, you’re prob- MILES title and listen for all those tasty hallmarks, you might be tempted to ably going to like Indigo Meadow dismiss the song as a cynical attempt to nick an era. But give your just fine. All the hallmarks of a Black Angels album are here: BRMC HIGH ears to this song and you realize that its familiarity comes from the posturing, Nuggets borrowing and dark psychedelia. Add just a touch heart; it’s a fine opener for an album that’s steeped in the past but of pop seasoning and you have yourself a plate full of goodies that, 3627 N. Clinton • 484-2451 never sounds anything less than fresh. Parts are never fussed over; 3422 N. Anthony • 484-3635 while not exactly good for you, taste pretty decent going down. vocals are sometimes frayed, but that only helps to communicate the “Indigo Meadow” starts things off like a Black Angels album 6427 W. 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8------www.whatzup.com------May 9, 2013 SPINS - From Page 8 Maas singing, “Lay your hands, on my chest, girl / Backing vocals are a key ingredient in this al- you’ve been a problem since the moment I met ya.” bum’s formula for finesse, as is the precise and lay- It’s a sound that’s permeated every album The Black ered instrumentation of so many of the songs. There is Angels have put out since 2006. Nothing more, noth- a cohesiveness to the stories told, too, though I have ing less. yet to unpack all their layers. The first track of the B A noticeable difference is the production. Indigo side talks about “all of her naked boys” and hearkens Meadow is much cleaner and polished than previous back to the “naked boys who lay down beside her” in albums. This may be good or bad, depending on how “Caught in the Briars” which kicks off the album. The you like your psychedelic rock delivered to your ears. record is simply an experience that will catch you at “Evil Things” goes a little more metal, with an first and pull you in further the more you listen. almost Black Sabbath feel, until the bridge, when it The final song, “Baby Center Stage,” is absolutely stops momentarily for a quick “flower power” - mo the best track on the album. When Beam climbs up a ment. When the organ comes in soon afterwards, it falsetto delivery to say, “In your restless days / I got sounds like Tony Iommi jamming with The Doors. lost I got saved / in your restless nights / I swung blind “Don’t Play With Guns” is the biggest change in the somehow falling into the light,” a delivery that gets band’s sound and has an almost pop feel to it, Maas repeated twice more with lyrical variations, you’ll feel sounding as if the spirit of Black Francis took over his the emotional climax of the album and want to play body for the recording. This song sounds at times like it first song to last to feel that final emotional climax the Pixies, though I doubt that was a conscious deci- again. (Steve Henn) sion on The Black Angels’ part. Just happenstance, I suppose. Kurt Vile A band that never seems to get mentioned as an Wakin on a Pretty Daze influence on so many of these stoner/space/psych rock outfits is The Doors. Maybe it’s just not cool to men- Kurt Vile’s last tion “The Lizard King” anymore, I don’t know; but record, 2011’s Smoke quite a few of the songs on Indigo Meadow remind me Ring for My Halo, so much of The Doors that I feel I must mention them. was a slow burn- “Holland” would’ve fit just fine on Waiting For The ing indie hit. The Sun, for example. And “Always Maybe”? There’s an breakout record from empty spot on Strange Days where it could’ve sat. Philadelphia’s now- But The Doors aren’t the only band I hear in the hottest slacker song- distant and gloomy echo of the Fulltone Tape Echo and writer was eventually the Electro Harmonix Holy Grail Reverb. “Love Me reissued and sup- Forever” sounds like a Byrds and The Animals col- ported by both an EP laboration until the fuzzed-out riff comes in to remind and vinyl reissues of us that these guys like things loud, too. And there’s his Vile’s work. Some would even call Smoke Ring a still plenty of Strawberry Alarm Clock and 13th Floor minor classic, though not me. With the release of his Elevators acid-tinged traces. latest record, the ambitious Wakin on a Pretty Daze, Closing track “Black Isn’t Black” is the best of the Vile is getting the marquee treatment, even written up lot: a doom and gloom, dark blues psych monster of a by some newbs as indie rock’s latest greatest hope. track that, to my ears, sounds like a band not wearing While I liked Smoke Ring – and like Pretty Daze even their influences on their sleeves, but taking their in- more – I’m not fully on board just yet. Sure, I enjoy fluences and making something completely their own. basking in the mellow, nuanced, smokey songwriter Here’s hoping “Black Isn’t Black” is the jumping off glory of Vile’s pseudo-stoner rock (and I certainly point next time around. appreciate the amount of variety he’s stuffed into his The Black Angels have not taken their sound a new record), but for me there’s something that just step up; they’ve taken it a good few steps forward. The doesn’t quite work on Daze. Maybe it’s the drone-y sound is brighter, but the haze lingers. (John Hubner) vocals or lazy strums and, I think, the general lack of tonal and rhythmic range. But look, I do enjoy Iron and Wine Vile’s classic-rock informed, summer-ready new LP Ghost on Ghost very much, even if I don’t think it’s New Rock Dog- worthy. Sonically and The nine-plus minute opener (which is also the lyrically, Iron and title track) feels like the kind of cut made for open- Wine’s Ghost on ing up on stage – morphing into a blistering blast of Ghost works as a co- solo-filled slacker drone. Like most of Vile’s work hesive and well-con- since he’s been on Matador Records, it’s a mid-tempo ceived album. What song backed by acoustic strums, a thick arrangement makes the album and stoner-boy-next-door lyrics. The track feels like a stand out to me is the pleasant epic, armed with just enough compositional emotional feel of so movement to warrant its strummy, lengthy playtime, many of the songs. Vocal delivery and layered instru- and sets the mood nicely for the rest of the record with mentation combine to achieve the emotional release its sharp and personal brand of apathy. that my favorite songwriter (Bob Pollard of Guided “Girl Called Alex,” another favorite, starts off as a By Voices) once said was necessary for every great singer/songwriter ballad before building into a guitar- song, irrespective of lyrical content. and reverb-heavy drag that rewards familiarity with Not that the lyrical content of Ghost on Ghost is its many minor details. Here Vile also shows a bit of tossed off. Sam Beam is a great lyricist who reaches soul in his nostalgic, almost emotional writing. for a different style of vocalization in this album than Recently a number of writers have framed the I’ve heard on prior releases like The Shepherd’s Dog Daze maker up as one of the great young guitarists. and Our Endless Numbered Days. My favorite line in I’ve never seen the guy take a stage, so I can’t argue any song might be “once in awhile your confidence the contrary, but I can warn you not to expect Neil leaves you / like smoke falls out / of her red mouth” Young chops when you pick up your copy of Wakin in “Winter Prayers.” His vocalization is not as breathy on a Pretty Daze. Vile’s gift, I think, is the clever and quiet as I’m accustomed to; he seems to be reach- ways he adds little details and style to his fundamen- ing for a different register, trying to bring out the feel tally simple, yet classically familiar sound, keeping of the words more, and he does so with great success. each song interesting. Something of an ambitious It’s been a long time since I’ve heard an album not made by Pollard that I wanted to memorize lyrically. Continued on page 25 May 9, 2013------www.whatzup.com------9 NIGHTLIFE AUBURN Thursday, May 9, 7:30pm • just $8.00 MAD ANTHONY TAP ROOM Fri. & Sat., May 10-11, 7:30 & 9:45 • $9.50 Music/Rock • 114 N. Main St., Auburn • 260-927-0500 Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand- crafted Mad Anthony ales and lagers. Ea t s : The same 4-1/2 star menu, Tom including one of the best pizzas in America and a large vegetarian menu. 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Baker St., Fort Wayne • 260-426-6464 $1 MILLER & COORS LIGHT 1/2 price appetizers (6-10pm) Ex p e c t : Great live music on one of Fort Wayne’s best stages. Diverse FRIDAY, May 10 • 10-2 musical genres from local, regional and national performers, all in a friday, may 10 • 9:30PM SATURDAY, May 11 • 9:30PM comfortable, all-ages, family-friendly, intimate atmosphere. Excellent Phil’s Family Lizard venue for shows, events, presentations, meetings and gatherings. Ea t s : KaraokE Every Mon., THURS. & Sat. Big Caddy Local vendors may cater during shows. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Downtown on Baker between Ewing and Harrison, just south of Parkview Field. Ambitious BLONDES Daddy Ho u r s : Shows typically start at 8 p.m.; doors open an hour earlier. Sum Morz Al c o h o l : Beer & wine during shows only; Pm t : Cash, check Every Tuesday $2.50 Imports • $1.00 Tacos Numerous Daily Drink CALHOUN STREET SOUPS, SALADS & SPIRITS “CS3” KENNY TAYLOR Music/Variety • 1915 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne • 260-456-7005 & food Specials Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere, jazz DJ Friday night, live shows, weekly & THE TIKIONGAS drink specials, private outdoor patio seating. Ea t s : Daily specials, 10336 Leo RD, Ft Wayne • 260-483-1311 full menu of sandwiches, soups, salads, weekend dinner specials and 3221 N. Clinton • Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526 WWW.DUPONTBARANDGRILL.COM appetizers. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of South Calhoun Street and Masterson; ample parking on street and lot behind building. Ho u r s : ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Wed.; 11 a.m.-midnight or later, Thurs.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Br e a k i n g Tr a d i t i o n — Rock variety at Er i c Cl a n c y Tr i o — Jazz at Club Soda, Jo e St a b e l l i — Jazz guitar at Hall’s Old Alley Sports Bar, Pro Bowl West, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Gas House, Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m., ChAMPIONS SPORTS BAR Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, no cover, 426-3442 no cover, 426-3411 Sports Bar • 1150 S. Harrison St., Fort Wayne • 260-467-1638 483-4421 Gr e g g Be n d e r — Acoustic at Beamer’s Jo e l Yo u n g Ba n d — Country at Tilted Ex p e c t : High-action sports watching experience featuring 30 HD Ca d i l l a c Ra n c h — Classic rock at Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, 6-8 p.m., Kilt, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no Eagles post 3512, Fort Wayne, 7:30 no cover, 625-1002 cover, 459-3985 TVs, state-of-the-art sound systems and booths with private flat screen p.m., no cover, 436-3512 Gu n s l i n g e r — Country at Beamer’s Jo h n Cu r r a n & Re n e g a d e — Country at TVs. Karaoke Thursday nights. UFC Fight Nights. Great drink spe- Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co m p a n y — R&B/vari- Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- Covington Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 8 cials. Ea t s : Varied menu to suit any palate. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner ety at Arena Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 1:30 a.m., no cover, 625-1002 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 432-6660 of Jefferson Blvd. and S. Harrison St., inside Courtyard by Marriott. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 489-0840 He a r t b e a t Ci t y — 70s and 80s at Th e Ju g Hu f f e r s — Old time/Americana Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Co u g a r Hu n t e r — 80s glam rock at American Legion Post 241, Fort at Firefly Coffee House, Fort Wayne, Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex, Disc, ATM Lucky Lady, Churubusco, 10 p.m., Wayne, 8:30 p.m., no cover, 747- 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover, 373-0505 no cover, 693-0311 7581 Ki l l t h e Ra b b i t — Rock at Martin’s Checkerz Bar & Grill Da l l a s & Do u g Sh o w — Variety at Club Th e J Ta y l o r s — Variety at Venice Tavern, Garrett, 10:30 p.m., no Paradise, Angola, 7 p.m., no cover, Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 6:30-9:30 cover, 357-4290 Pub/Tavern • 1706 W. Till Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-489-0286 Ex p e c t : 833-7082 p.m., no cover, 482-1618 Ph i l’s Fa m i l y Li z a r d — Rock at Latch Free WIFI, all sports networks on 10 TVs, pool table and Da n Sm y t h Tr i o — Rock variety at Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at Booker’s at String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 games. Live rock Fridays & Saturdays. Ea t s : Kitchen open all day w/ North Star Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 Coyote Creek, Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 full menu & the best wings in town. Daily home-cooked lunch spe- p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 471-3798 p.m., no cover, 755-2639 Pr i m e Ti m e — Variety at Don Hall’s cials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : On the corner of Lima and Till roads. Ho u r s : Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- Open 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Fri., noon-3 a.m. Sat., noon-midnight Sun. 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, ATM available Columbia Street West Rock • 135 W. Columbia St., Fort Wayne • 260-422-5055 Ex p e c t : The Fort’s No. 1 rock club — Live bands every Saturday. DJ Night every Friday w/ladies in free. Ea t s : Wide variety featuring salads, sandwiches, pizzas, grinders, Southwestern and daily specials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Downtown on The Landing. Ho u r s : Open 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex DEER PARK PUB Eclectic • 1530 Leesburg Rd. Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-432-8966 Ex p e c t : Home to Dancioke, 12 craft beer lines, 75 domestic and r e l i m i n a r y o u n d imported beers, assorted wines, St. Pat’s Parade, keg toss, Irish snug P R #2 and USF students. Friday/Saturday live music, holiday specials. Outdoor beer garden. www.deerparkpub.com. Wi-Fi hotspot. Ea t s : Th u r s d a y , Ma y 9 • 9p m • Co l u m b i a St r e e t We s t Finger food, tacos every Tuesday. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Leesburg and Spring, across from UFS. Ho u r s : 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., 9:00 pm noon-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Beer & Wine; Pm t : PLAXTON MC, Visa, Disc & THE VOID DICKY’S WILD HARE Pub/Tavern • 2910 Maplecrest Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-486-0590 9:50 pm Ex p e c t : Live bands Saturday nights; Family-friendly, laid back TWISTED atmosphere; Large selection of beers. Ea t s : An amazing array of sandwiches & munchies; Chuck Wagon BBQ, seafood entrees and AVERSION pizza. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : 2 blocks north of State St. on Maplecrest at 10:40 pm Georgetown. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 a.m. DJENETIC DRIFT Fri.-Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Amex, Visa, Disc DON HALL’S FACTORY PRIME RIB 11:30 pm Dining/Music • 5811 Coldwater Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-484-8693 TRACKLESS Ex p e c t : Private rooms for rehearsal, birthday, anniversary celebra- tions. Ea t s : Fort Wayne’s best prime rib, steaks, chops, seafood & BBQ. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : North on Coldwater to Washington Center, 1/4 mi. from I-69, Exit 112A. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. 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May 9, 2013------www.whatzup.com------11 ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------NIGHTLIFE Sa t i s f a c t i o n — Rolling Stone tribute Ca d i l l a c Ra n c h — Classic rock at Fo r t Wa y n e Ph i l h a r m o n i c w/ at Honeywell Center, Wabash, 7:30 Paul’s Pub, Kendallville, 9:30 p.m., Sa t i s f a c t i o n — “Satisfaction: DON HALL’S TRIANGLE PARK BAR & GRILLE p.m., $25-$40, 563-1102 no cover, 343-0233 The Music of the Rolling Stones,” Dining/Music • 3010 Trier Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-482-4343 Sh i r l e y Mu r d o ck a n d t h e Za p p Ba n d w/ Da n Sm y t h — Variety at Green Frog, Sweetwater Pops Series with con- Fa t i m a Wa s h i n g t o n , La t r i c e Go r e e Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., no ductor Sameer Patel performing hits x p e c t E : Great prime rib, steak, chops and excellent seafood menu, — R&B/soul at Link’s, Fort Wayne, cover, 426-1088 by the Rolling Stones such as Start along with sandwiches, snacks and big salads. Very relaxing atmo- 8 p.m., $30-$45, tickets available at De a l’s Go n e Ba d w/Th e At o m Ag e — Me Up, Paint it Black, Satisfaction sphere, with a huge sundeck overlooking a pond. Daily dinner and TGFMobile, 205-3356 Ska/Reggae variety at Brass Rail, and more at Embassy Theatre, drink specials, live music every Wednesday and Saturday night, and Su g a r Sh o t — Pop/country at 4D’s Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., $7, 267-5303 Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., $28-$68, thru Ticketmaster or Embassy box office, kids love us too! More online at www.donhalls.com. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no Di r t Ro a d Ba n d — Country rock at 424-5665 Two miles east of Glenbrook Square, on Trier Road between Hobson cover, 490-6488 North Star Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, To dd Ha r r o l d Ba n d — R&B/blues at 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 471-3798 Fr e a k Br o t h e r s — Funk variety at and Coliseum Blvd. Ho u r s : Open daily at 11 a.m. Al c o h o l : Full Skully’s Boneyard, Fort Wayne, 9 Do u b l e Kik — Rock at Checkerz Bar & Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, Service; Pm t : Checks, MC, Visa, Disc, Amex p.m., cover, 637-0198 Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no 10 p.m., cover, 422-5055 DUPONT BAR & grill To m Fo s s w/Ch r i s Ki l l i a n — Comedy at cover, 489-0286 G-Mo n e y & Fa b u l o u s Rh y t h m — Blues/ Snickerz Comedy Club, Fort Wayne, Fl a m i n g o No s e b l e e d w/Th e Ma s k e d rock at Draft Horse Saloon, Orland, 9 Sports Bar • 10336 Leo Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-1311 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., $9.50, 486-0216 In t r u d e r s , Th e Di s t r a c t i o n s , p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 829-6465 Ex p e c t : Great daily drink specials, three pool tables, 14 TVs, Shut Up So u r Ma s h Ka t s — Punk/rock at He a d y Ti m e s — Rock at Mad Anthony and Sing Karaoke w/Mike Campbell every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. O’Sullivan’s Italian Irish Pub, Fort Brewing Company, Fort Wayne, 8-11 Saturday, May 11 p.m., no cover, 426-2537 and live music Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Ea t s : $6.99 daily Wayne, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 422-5896 Ho p e Ar t h u r Or c h e s t r a — Indie at lunch specials; 50¢ wings all day on Wednesdays. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : 4t h Da y Ec h o — Rock at Piere’s, Fort Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 Wayne, 9 p.m., $5, 486-1979 Fo r Pl a y — Rock variety at Alley Sports North of Fort Wayne at Leo Crossing (Dupont & Clinton). Ho u r s : Bar, Pro Bowl West, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, 432-8966 Ap r i l’s Al i b i — Country at Beamer’s Al c o h o l : Is l a n d Vi b e — Caribbean at Club 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-12 midnight Sun. Full Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 483-4421 Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex Paradise, Angola, 8 p.m., cover after 1:30 a.m., no cover, 625-1002 9 p.m., 833-7082 BC Fu z z z — Favorites/funk at Club FIREFLY COFFEE HOUSE Th e J Ta y l o r s — Variety at Coody Soda, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 Coffeehouse • 3523 N. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-373-0505 Brown’s, Wolcottville, 7-10 p.m., no a.m., no cover, 426-3442 cover, 854-2425 Ex p e c t : Peaceful, comfortable atmosphere; live music on Friday & Th e Bo r r o w e d Ti m e Ba n d — Variety at Jo e St a b e l l i — Jazz guitar at Hall’s Old Saturday, 5-6:30 p.m.; local artists featured monthly; outdoor seating. Skully’s Boneyard, Fort Wayne, 10 Gas House, Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m., (www.fireflycoffeehousefw. com). Free wireless Internet. Ea t s : Great p.m., cover, 637-0198 no cover, 426-3411 coffee, teas, smoothies; fresh-baked items; light lunches and soups. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of North Anthony Blvd. and St. Joe River Drive. Ho u r s : 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat.; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : None; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex LATCH STRING BAR & GRILL whatzup PICKS live performances and recently released debut album, Pubs & Taverns • 3221 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526 DEALS GONE BAD Let It In. With its roots in the classics and sporting a Ex p e c t : Fun, friendly, rustic atmosphere. Daily drink specials. Music w/THE ATOM AGE entertainment every night. No cover. Tuesdays, Rockabilly w/Kenny Saturday, May 11 • 8 p.m. hefty dose of innovation, Roth’s musical approach is Taylor & $2.50 imports; Thursdays, $1.50 longnecks; Sundays, $3.50 Brass Rail entirely organic. He’ll bring to the room a refreshing Long Islands; Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays, Ambitious Blondes 1121 Broadway, Fort Wayne flavor of pop-rock soul filled with melody, mood, Karaoke. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : On point where Clinton and Lima roads $7, 267-5303 energy and honesty. You’ll hear vintage overtones meet, next to Budget Rental. Ho u r s : Open Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-3 a.m. caressed into a modern sing-along vibe, sunny guitar Sun., noon-12:30 a.m. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa Todd Hembrook, once a member of the much- riffs and confessional-style vocals to accompany his Mad Anthony Brewing cOMPANY loved Fort elegant yet raw mix of rock, blues, funk and soul. Wayne ska DEALS GONE BAD If you haven’t heard Roth’s music before, a free Brew Pub/Micro Brewery • 2002 S. Broadway, Fort Wayne • 260-426-2537 group Skavossa/ download of the debut album Let It In is available Ex p e c t : Ten beers freshly hand-crafted on premises and the eclectic Heavy Step, at stevenrothmusic.com. If you know what’s good madness of Munchie Emporium. Ea t s : 4-1/2 star menus, ‘One of the will once again for you, you’ll give it a listen. And if you want to be best pizzas in America,’ large vegetarian menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Just be gracing a where all the cool kids are, you’ll be at the show at southwest of downtown Fort Wayne at Taylor & Broadway. Ho u r s : local stage as CS3 on Tuesday. Usually 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc he tours with North Star Bar & Grill the Jamaican HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD Pubs & Taverns • 2915 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-471-3798 soul band Deals w/FALLING IN REVERSE & AMERICAN FANGS Ex p e c t : Daily food and drink specials. Karaoke w/Mike Campbell Gone Bad, a group based out of Chicago. Saturday, May 18 • 8 p.m. Thursday. Live bands Friday-Saturday. Blue Light Monday w/$1 With elements of ska, rocksteady, reggae and Piere’s Entertainment Center drinks, $1 beers & DJ Spin Live playing your favorites. $1.75 domestic American soul, Deals Gone Bad are sure to please 5629 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne longnecks Tuesday & Thursday, $2 wells & $1 DeKuyper Wednesday. the crowds this Saturday night at the Brass Rail. $25-$28, 486-1979 Beer specials Friday. Ea t s : Full menu feat. burgers, pizza, grinders and Their signature sound mixes the chugging rhythms our famous North Star fries. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : State Blvd. at Beacon of Jamaica, the energy and emotion of American Piere’s goers, St. Ho u r s : 3 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., 3p.m.-3 a.m. Fri.; 1 p.m.-3 a.m. Motown and the over-the-top pub rock of the Pogues, you’re in for a Sat.; noon-midnight Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc and the sum of this equation creates a truly eclectic, treat. Hollywood O’SULLIVAN’S ITALIAN IRISH PUB high-energy show. Undead, the American rap Pub/Tavern • 1808 W. Main St., Fort Wayne • 260-422-5896 While the group’s many influences include clas- sic artists like Desmond Dekker, Jimmy Cliff, Otis rock band from Ex p e c t : A Fort Wayne tradition of good times & great drinks! Darts, Los Angeles, foosball, live entertainment. Karaoke Tuesday nights. Ea t s : O’s Redding, Sam Cooke and others, the band’s sound is a famous pizza every day. Italian dinners Wednesday, 5:30-9:30 p.m. uniquely modern combination of soul rave-up, island bring their vibrant hip-hop swagger, Reservations accepted. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : West of downtown at the cor- dance party and a dash of punk. HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD ner of Main and Runnion. Ho u r s : 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 12 noon-1 Strap on your dancin’ shoes this weekend and join a magnificent a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc the party that’ll have the Brass Rail floor hoppin’. metallic crunch and danceable industrial soul to the OFFICE TAVERN Fort as they spill blood for a packed house of diehard STEVEN ROTH fans on Saturday, May 18. Pub/Tavern • 3306 Brooklyn Ave., Fort Wayne • 260-478-5827 Tuesday, May 14 • 7 p.m. The Undead have surely expanded their creative Ex p e c t : New, fresh look. Not sticky floors. Friendly, prompt service. Calhoun St. Soups, Salads & Spirits palette; they bring with them fresh hooks and heavy Pool table and video games. Ea t s : Handmade, 1/2-lb. burgers and vibes and run the gamut as they rhyme and rock from great original chicken wings every day. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Between 1915 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne No Cover, 456-7005 sharply hilarious jabs to tunes that’ll taunt your little Bluffton and Taylor on Brooklyn. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat.; feelers with a venomous, vicious strike. From top- noon-1 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa Singer, songwriter and multi ics about nightclubs to poignant musings on losing Piere’s instrumentalist Steven Roth will faith and struggling with addiction, the six musicians Multiplex • 5629 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-486-1979 be bringing his dynamic and making up Hollywood Undead will be stirring up Ex p e c t : Multi-level nightclub featuring a $1 million sound and light diverse music to the Tiger Room the evening and giving fans a dose of fresh, original show with top regional & national bands appearing weekly. Something at Calhoun Street Soups, Salads entertainment. for everyone. Ea t s : Sandwiches and appetizers always available. & Spirits this coming Tuesday. So, Fort Wayniacs, if a blend of rock stomp with Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Marketplace of Canterbury, 2.5 miles east of Exit Roth’s current tour schedule rap attitude sounds like it’ll suit your fancy, do your 112A off I-69 Ho u r s : Ho u r s : Open 9 p.m. daily. Al c o h o l : Full is an impressive testa- STEVEN ROTH ears a favor and get out to Piere’s for this don’t-miss Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex ment to the quality of his show. 12------www.whatzup.com------May 9, 2013 Thursday May 30 ~ 8pm Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 9pm Tu e s d a y , Ma y 14 • 7p m • 21+ • No Co v e r Shooting Star Karaoke Summer Started Party Close to the Live Music on the Patio with St e v e n Ro t h Rivergreenway! Thursdays - 8:30pm (Fr o m Lo s An g e l e s ) Pop‘N’Fresh Island Vibe Stop in to cool Saturday, May 11, 10am: Cooking Demo off with a Fridays - 9pm $4 PINTS smoothie or Every Tuesday Swing Time Karaoke Pressed Fennel iced drink! Friday Specials Every Sunday Night We d n e s d a y , Ma y 15 • 8p m • 21+ • $12 Hours: $1 Jello Shots/$3 Long Islands $9.99 PIZZA+SALAD+ Salad [Allergen Cooking with Echo] Mon.-Sat. 8am-9pm SOUP BAR & $4 PINTS He l l z a Po pp i n Sun. 10am-8pm i rc u s i d e s h o w e v u e Saturday, May 18, 2pm: Cooking Demo Office Tavern CATERING AVAILABLE C S R 1612 Sherman 3306 Brooklyn Ave. Ask for Katie Fort Wayne, IN 46808 Fort Wayne, Indiana Raw Beet Salad 260-424-8812 260.478.5827 [Co+op Deals Flier Recipe w/Kimberly] www.3riversfood.coop ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------NIGHTLIFE Ju k e Jo i n t Ji v e — Classic rock at Da n Di ck e r s o n ’s Ha r p Co n d i t i o n Suzie’s Sandbar, Warsaw, 10 p.m.-2 Sunday, May 12 — Electroacoustic jam at JK a.m., no cover, 574-269-5355 O’Donnell’s, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., Je l a n i Edd i n g t o n — Buddy Nolan SKULLY’S BONEYARD Ke n n y Be r g l e — Jazz at Three Rivers Tribute Concert as part of the Black no cover, 420-5563 Music/Variety • 415 E. Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-637-0198 Institute of Afrikan Art and Culture, Da v i d Wo l f e — Rock at Sit ‘N Bull Pub & White Series at Embassy Theatre, Ex p e c t : Daily features Mon.-Fri.; Variety music Wed.; Acoustic Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., $5, 969-9442 Fort Wayne, $5-$8, thru Ticketmaster & Patio, LaOtto, 6:30 p.m., no cover, Ma t t Ca p p s — Acoustic at Mad or Embassy box office, 424-6287 897-3052 Thurs.; Jazz Fri.; Rock n’ roll Sat. Lounge boasts an upscale rock n’ Anthony’s Auburn Tap Room, Auburn, Ta j Ma h o l i c s — Blues variety at Latch Th e Du e l i n g Ke y b o a r d Bo y s — Paul roll theme with comfortable seating, including booths and separated 8-11 p.m., no cover, 927-0500 String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 New Stewart & Brian Frushour at lounge areas; 15 TVs; covered smoking patio. Ea t s : Full menu includ- Mu s i c o f Qu e e n — Rock symphony at p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 483-5526 4D’s Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 7-10 ing steaks, seafood, burgers, deli sandwiches, our famous homemade Niswonger Performing Arts Center, p.m., no cover, 490-6488 Te d Nu g e n t w/De r e k St. Ho l m e s — pizza & grilled wings. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Behind Casa’s on Dupont. Van Wert, Ohio, 7:30 p.m., $27-$47, Sc o t t & Ho g a n — Acoustic variety at Rock at Club Fever, South Bend, 8 Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Mon.-Tues.; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Wed.-Fri.; 3 p.m.- 419-238-6722 p.m., $39.50, 574-235-9190 North Star Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, 471-3798 3 a.m. Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Pr i m e Ti m e — Variety at Don Hall’s We s t Ce n t r a l Qu a r t e t — Jazz/ Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- Mother’s Day brunch at The Philmore Ye l l o w De a d Be t t y s — Original rock SNICKERZ COMEDY BAR 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 on Broadway, Fort Wayne, 10:30 at Quaker Steak and Lube, Fort St e p h e n Ga r d n e r — Acoustic at Firefly a.m. & 1:30 p.m., $35 adults, $12.95 Wayne, 6 p.m., no cover, 484-4688 Comedy • 5535 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-486-0216 Coffee House, Fort Wayne, 6-7:30 children 12 and under, 745-1000 Ex p e c t : See the brightest comics in America every Thurs. thru Sat. p.m., no cover, 373-0505 Thursday, May 16 night. Ea t s : Sandwiches, chicken strips, fish planks, nachos, wings & Su m Mo r z — Rock at Dupont Bar & more. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : In front of Piere’s. 2.5 miles east of Exit 112A Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m., cover, Monday, May 13 Ad a m St r a ck — Variety at Checkerz off I-69. Ho u r s : Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. 483-1311 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 7:30-9:30 Ir i s h Tr a d Se s s i o n — Traditional Irish Fri. and Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Te s t e d o n An i m a l s — Rock at Duff’s, p.m., no cover, 489-0286 Columbia City, 10 p.m., no cover, music at JK O’Donnell’s, Fort Wayne, Br e n d a Le e — Rockabilly at Goodtimes STATE GRILL 244-6978 7-10 p.m., no cover, 420-5563 Op e n Ja m — Hosted by G-Money & Theatre, Bearcreek Farms, Bryant, Th r e e Ri v e r s Je m b e En s e m b l e /Re m i x Pub/Tavern • 1210 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5618 Fabulous Rhythm at Dash-In, Fort 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., $25-$55, 997- 2013 w i t h Do n o — Jembe at Three 6822 Ex p e c t : The most historic bar in Fort Wayne. A great pour for a low Rivers Institute of Afrikan Art and Wayne, 8-10 p.m., no cover, 423- 3595 Ch r i s Wo r t h — R&B/variety at Skully’s price. Belly up to the bar with the friendly Lakeside folk. Great beer Culture, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., $5, Boneyard, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., no selection and the world’s most dangerous jukebox. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : 969-9442 St e e l y Ja m e s — Percussive acoustic at Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, cover, 637-0198 Corner of State Blvd. and Crescent Ave., across from The Rib Room. To dd Ha r r o l d Ba n d — R&B/blues at 6:30-8 p.m., no cover, 432-8966 Da n He a t h , Jim St e e l e , Br a d Ku h n s Ho u r s : 6 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon., 1 p.m.-3 a.m. Tues.-Fri., 12 p.m.-3 a.m. American Legion Post 148, Fort — Acoustic Rat Pack at Don Hall’s Wayne, 6:30-9:30 p.m., no cover, Triangle Park Bar & Grille, Fort Sat., 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: ATM on site 423-4751 Tuesday, May 14 Wayne, 6-9 p.m., no cover, 482- To m Fo s s w/Ch r i s Ki l l i a n — Comedy at 4342 ST. JOE p e n ic a n d a l e n t e a r c h Snickerz Comedy Club, Fort Wayne, O M T S — At Deer Da n Sm y t h — Variety at Lake George 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., $9.50, 486-0216 Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., Retreat, Fremont, 7-10 p.m., no OASIS BAR Ul t r a v i o l e t Hippopotamus — Rock/jam no cover, 432-8966 cover, 833-2266 t e v e n o t h Pub/Tavern • 90 Washington St., St. Joe • 260-337-5690 band at VIP Lounge, Fort Wayne, 8 S R — Original rock at Calhoun Fr a n k i e Pa u l w/Mi k e Bo b b i t t — x p e c t p.m., $10, 432-9604 Street Soups, Salads & Spirits, Fort Comedy at Snickerz Comedy Club, E : Low beer and liquor prices. Internet jukebox, pool tables and Th e Wh y St o r e — Rock at 4D’s Bar Wayne, 7 p.m., no cover, 456-7005 Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m., $8, 486- shuffleboard. NASCAR on the TVs. Ea t s : Great food, specializing in & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., $5, 0216 ribs, subs and pizza. You won’t believe how good they are. Ge t t i n g 490-6488 Wednesday, May 15 Th e J Ta y l o r s — Variety at El Azteca, Th e r e : State Rd. 1 to north end of St. Joe. Ho u r s : Open 7 a.m.-3 a.m. Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 a.m. Sat. and 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full 482-2172 De a d s t r i n g Br o t h e r s — Rock/ Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, ATM Americana at Brass Rail, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., cover, 267-5303 WARSAW MAD ANTHONY lake city TAP HOUSE THURSDAY NIGHTS • 9PM friday, May 10 • 5-8pm Music/Rock • 113 E. Center St., Warsaw • 574-268-2537 Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original plus hand-crafted Mad whatzup/wooden nickel Anthony ales and lagers. Ea t s : The same 4-1/2 star menu, including Adam Strack one of the best pizzas in America and a large vegetarian menu. Carry- SATURDAY, May 11 • 10pm out handcrafted brews available. Live music on Saturdays. Ge t t i n g battle of the bands X Th e r e : From U.S. 30, turn southwest on E. Center St.; go 2 miles. THIRSTY THURSDAY Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full-Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc $2 WELLS & $2 DRAFTS MILLER LITE PITCHERS ON SPECIAL Freak GET ALL YOUR SHOWS FEATURED EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT ON WHATZUP.COM’S HOMEPAGE AND INCLUDED Brothers IN WHATZUP’S DAILY EMAIL BLAST DJ DANCE PARTY REACHING OVER 1,400 SUBSCRIBERS. On the Landing • 135 W. Columbia St., ft. Wayne EMAIL [email protected] OR CALL 260-422-5055 • www.columbiastreetwest.com 260.691.3188 TO FIND OUT HOW.
May 9, 2013------www.whatzup.com------13 Th u r s d a y , Ma y 9 • 8-11p m Fr i d a y , Ma y 10 • 9p m Acoustic Todd Harrold Thursday Band Sa t u r d a y , Ma y 11 • 10p m Jason Paul Borrowed THIS WEEKEND • MAY 12 Time Band 415 E. Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne Joshua Davis, (260) 637-0198 Seth Bernard ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Ke n n y Ch e s n e y w/El i Yo u n g Ba n d , Sc o t t Fr e d r i ck s — Variety at Dupont Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co m p a n y — R&B/variety Ka c e y Mu s g r a v e s — Country at War Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 8:30 p.m., at Skully’s Boneyard, Fort Wayne, Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, 7 cover, 483-1311 10 p.m., no cover, 637-0198 p.m., $25-$79.50, thru Ticketmaster w h a t z u p/Wo o d e n Ni ck e l Ba t t l e o f t h e Cl i f f We b b Tr i o — Jazz/blues at Club & May Erlewine or Coliseum box office, 480-3710 Ba n d s X — Featuring Jon Durnell, Soda, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 Mi k e Mo w r e y — Acoustic at Beamer’s Infantry of Noise, Indiana Jones and a.m., no cover, 426-3442 Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, 7-9 p.m., the Rio Piedras, SOFLO at Columbia Co n t i n u u u m Pr o j e c t — Modern jazz/ no cover, 625-1002 Street West, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., $5, soul at Dash-In, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- Op e n Mic Ho s t e d b y Mi k e Co n l e y — 422-5055 12 a.m., no cover, 423-3595 NEXT WEEKEND • MAY 19 At Mad Anthony Brewing Company, Cr a i g To r n q u i s t w/Jim Ba r r o n — Fort Wayne, 8:30 p.m., no cover, Comedy/impressions to benefit 426-2537 Friday, May 17 Huntington Free Health Clinic at The p e n t a g e a m o s t e d b y o p r e s h O S J H P ’N’F Br o t h e r — Rock at Checkerz Bar & Cottage Even Center, Roanoke, 7 — Blues variety at Office Tavern, Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no p.m., $10, 414-2015 Eilen Jewell Fort Wayne, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., cover, 489-0286 Da n Sm y t h Tr i o — Rock variety at no cover, 478-5827 Co d a — Rock at The Post, Pierceton, Tilted Kilt, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 Ro b b i e V. & He i d i Du o — Variety at 9:30 p.m., $3, 574-594-3010 a.m., no cover, 459-3985 Club Paradise, Angola, 8-11 p.m., no h e u e l i n g e y b o a r d o y s Ch e l s e a Er i ck s o n — Acoustic variety at T D K B — Paul cover, 833-7082 Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, New Stewart & Brian Frushour at 5-8 p.m., no cover, 422-5055 Don Hall’s Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 whatzup PERFORMERS DIRECTORY ACOUSTIC VARIETY ROCK Mike Conley...... 260-750-9758 80D...... 260-519-1946 ALTERNATIVE ROCK Juke Joint Jive...... 260-403-4195 My Lost Tribe...... www.facebook.com/mylosttribe Little Orphan Andy...... 574-342-8055 BLUES The Rescue Plan...... 260-750-9500 Big Daddy Dupree and the Broke ROCK & BLUES & Hungry Blues Band...... 708-790-0538 Dirty Comp’ny...... 260-431-5048 classic rock Walkin’ Papers...... 260-445-6390 The Remnants...... 260-466-1945 ROCK & REGGAE CLASSIC ROCK & COUNTRY Black Cat Mambo...... 260-705-5868 The Joel Young Band...... 260-414-4983 Unlikely Alibi...... 260-615-2966 CLASSICAL ROCK & SOUL The Jaenicke Consort Inc...... 260-426-9096 Urban Legend...... 260-312-1657 comedy ROCK & VARIETY Mike Moses...... 260-804-7834 Hill Billy Blues...... 260-701-2163 COUNTRY & country rock KillNancy...... 260-740-6460 or 260-579-1516 BackWater...... 260-494-5364 ROCK N’ ROLL John Curran & Renegade...... 260-402-1634 Biff and The Cruisers...... 260-417-5495 Marshall Law...... 260-229-3360 ROCk/heavy & metal DISC JOCKEYS/KARAOKE A Sick World...... 260-403-8988 American Idol Karaoke...... 260-637-7926 or 260-341-4770 ROCk/metal Shotgun Productions Karaoke...... 260-241-7181 Valhalla...... 260-413-2027 funk TRIBUTES Big Dick & The Penetrators...... 260-415-6955 Pink Droyd...... 260-414-8818 horn band variety Tim Harrington Band...... 765-479-4005 Big Money and the Spare Change...... 260-515-3868 ORIGINAL ACOUSTIC Elephants in Mud...... 260-413-4581 Dan Dickerson’s Harp Condition...... 260-704-2511 The Freak Brothers...... [email protected] ORIGINAL ROCK Joe Justice...... 260-486-7238 Downstait...... 260-409-6715 Paul New Stewart & Brian Frushour/ FM90...... 765-606-5550 The Dueling Keyboard Boys...... 260-485-5600 Taylor Fredricks...... 260-449-6064 ORIGINALS & COVERS Kill The Rabbit...... 260-223-2381 or 419-771-9127 PUNK blues Left Lane Cruiser...... 260-482-5213 Sponsored in part by:
14------www.whatzup.com------May 9, 2013 ------Calendar • Karaoke & DJs------Thursday, May 9 Ne w Ha v e n Canal Tap Haus — Flashback Karaoke, 9 p.m. An g o l a Po e Skip’s Party Place — Rock Star Karaoke, 8 p.m. Hi Ho Again — Shooting Star Prod. w/Nacho, 10 p.m. Au b u r n 4 Crowns — Shotgun Prod. Karaoke, 10 p.m. Mimi’s Retreat — Karaoke, 8 p.m. Sunday, May 12 Fo r t Wa y n e Fo r t Wa y n e Arena Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke w/Jay, 8 p.m. After Dark — Dance videos & karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Club V — House DJ, 9 p.m. Checkerz Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke w/TJ, 7 p.m. Crooners Karaoke Bar — House KJ, 9 p.m. Crooners Karaoke Bar — House KJ, 9 p.m. Deer Park Irish Pub — Bucca Karaoke w/Bucca, 10 p.m. Tycoon’s Cabaret and Grill — Shooting Star Prod. w/Nacho, 9 Latch String Bar & Grill — Ambitious Blondes Ent., 10 p.m. p.m. North Star Bar & Grill — Karaoke w/Michael Campbell, 8 p.m. O’Sullivan’s Pub — Tronic, 10 p.m. Piere’s — House DJ, 9 p.m. Monday, May 13 Rusty Spur Saloon — American Idol Karaoke 9 p.m. Tycoon’s Cabaret and Grill — Shooting Star Prod. w/Nacho, 9 Fo r t Wa y n e p.m. After Dark — Karaoke, 10:30 p.m. Ne w Ha v e n Canal Tap Haus — Flashback Karaoke, 8 p.m. East Haven — Flashback Karaoke, 8 p.m. Crooners Karaoke Bar — House KJ, 9 p.m. Rack & Helen’s — American Idol Karaoke w/Jesse, 9:30 p.m. Latch String Bar & Grill — Ambitious Blondes Ent., 10 p.m. Office Tavern — Swing Time Karaoke, 7 p.m. Ne w Ha v e n Friday, May 10 Canal Tap Haus — Flashback Karaoke, 8 p.m.
An g o l a Club Paradise — DJ Rockin’ Rob, 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 Au b u r n 4 Crowns — Shotgun Prod. Karaoke, 10 p.m. Fo r t Wa y n e Meteor Bar & Grill — Classic City Karaoke, 9 p.m. 4D’s Bar & Grill — Karaoke w/Michael Campbell, 9 p.m. Ch u r u b u s c o Crooners Karaoke Bar — House KJ, 9 p.m. DW Bar & Grill — Karaoke w/DJ Chuck, 10 p.m. Office Tavern — Shooting Star Prod. w/Stu, 9 p.m. Fo r t Wa y n e O’Sullivan’s Pub — On Key Karaoke, 10 p.m. A.J.’s Bar & Grill — Karaoke w/Wendy KQ, 8 p.m. VIP Lounge — Shotgun Prod. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Babylon — DJ Tabatha, 10:30 p.m. Woodland Lounge — American Idol Karaoke w/Josh, 9:30 p.m. Babylon, Bears Den — DJ TAB & karaoke w/Steve Jones, 10:30 Ga r r e t t p.m. CJ’s Canteena — Classic City Karaoke, 9 p.m. Club V — House DJ, 9 p.m. Ne w Ha v e n Columbia Street West — Dance Party w/DJ Rich, 10 p.m. Rack & Helen’s — American Idol Karaoke w/TJ, 9:30 p.m. Crazy Pinz — American Idol Karaoke w/Josh, 8 p.m. Crooners Karaoke Bar — KJ Jessica, 9 p.m. Curley’s Village Inn — American Idol Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 Early Bird’s — House DJ, 9 p.m. Fo r t Wa y n e Flashback — House DJ, 9 p.m. After Dark — Karaoke, 10:30 p.m. Green Frog — American Idol Karaoke w/TJ, 9:30 p.m. A.J.’s Bar & Grill — Karaoke w/Wendy KQ, 8 p.m. Hook & Ladder — Shooting Star Prod. w/Stu, 9 p.m. Berlin Music Pub — Shooting Star Prod. w/Barbie, 10 p.m. Office Tavern — Swing Time Karaoke, 9 p.m. Chevvy’s Pizza & Sports Bar — American Idol Karaoke w/TJ, 10 p.m. Peanuts Food & Spirits — DJ Beach, 10 p.m. Club V — House DJ, 9 p.m. Piere’s — House DJ, 9 p.m. Columbia Street West — American Idol Karaoke w/Josh, 9:30 Pine Valley Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke w/Jesse, 9:30 p.m. p.m. Crooners Karaoke Bar — House KJ, 9 p.m. Quaker Steak and Lube — American Idol Karaoke w/Jay, 9:30 Dupont Bar & Grill — Shut Up & Sing w/Michael Campbell, 8 p.m. p.m. Office Tavern — Shooting Star Productions w/Stu, 9 p.m. Rum Runners — DJ dance party, 8:30 p.m. Free writing seminar Pine Valley Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke w/Jesse, 8 p.m. Tower Bar & Grill — Bucca Karaoke w/Ashley, 10 p.m. Wrigley Field Bar & Grill — Karaoke w/Bucca, 10 p.m. Uncle Lou’s Steel Mill — Shooting Star Prod. w/Barbie, 10 p.m. Ga r r e t t by Taylor University Woodland Lounge — DJ Randy Alomar, 9 p.m. Martin’s Tavern — WiseGuy Entertainment w/Josh, 10 p.m. La o t t o Sit n’ Bull — Classic City Karaoke, 9 p.m. Le o Thursday, May 16 American Legion Post 409 — Flashback Karaoke, 7:30 p.m. An g o l a JR’s Pu b — American Idol Karaoke w/Doug P, 9 p.m. Skip’s Party Place — Rock Star Karaoke, 8 p.m. Ne w Ha v e n Canal Tap Haus — Flashback Karaoke, 9 p.m. Au b u r n Spudz Bar — Bucca Karaoke w/Bucca, 9 p.m. 4 Crowns — Shotgun Prod. Karaoke, 10 p.m. Mimi’s Retreat — Karaoke, 8 p.m. Wo l c o t t v i l l e Coody Brown’s USA — American Idol Karaoke, 9 p.m. Fo r t Wa y n e Arena Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke w/Jay, 8 p.m. Club V — House DJ, 9 p.m. Saturday, May 11 Crooners Karaoke Bar — House KJ, 9 p.m. Deer Park Irish Pub — Bucca Karaoke w/Bucca, 10 p.m. An g o l a Latch String Bar & Grill — Ambitious Blondes Ent., 10 p.m. Club Paradise — DJ Rockin’ Rob, 9:30 p.m. North Star Bar & Grill — Karaoke w/Michael Campbell, 8 p.m. Discover the Writer Within You Au b u r n O’Sullivan’s Pub — Tronic, 10 p.m. Meteor Bar & Grill — Classic City Karaoke, 9 p.m. Piere’s — House DJ, 9 p.m. Fo r t Wa y n e Rusty Spur Saloon — American Idol Karaoke 9 p.m. Dr. Dennis Hensley, author of 50+ books and A.J.’s Bar & Grill — Lady Leo Entertainment, 8 p.m. Tycoon’s Cabaret and Grill — Shooting Star Prod. w/Nacho, 9 Director of the Professional Writing Department Arena Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke w/Josh, 10 p.m. p.m. Army Navy Club — Swing Time Karaoke, 7 p.m. Ne w Ha v e n at Taylor University, will lead this free seminar. Babylon — Plush, 10 p.m. East Haven — Flashback Karaoke, 8 p.m. Chevvy’s — Karaoke w/Total Spectrum, 10 p.m. Rack & Helen’s — American Idol Karaoke w/Jesse, 9:30 p.m. Club V — House DJ, 9 p.m. Crooners Karaoke Bar — House KJ, 9:30 p.m. Topics include navigating the publishing process, Curley’s Village Inn — American Idol Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 17 Duty’s Buckets Sports Pub — DJ, 9 p.m. manuscript marketing, writing techniques An g o l a Early Bird’s — House DJ, 9 p.m. Club Paradise — DJ Rockin’ Rob, 9:30 p.m. for contemporary readers, and the craft of Flashback — House DJ, 9 p.m. Au b u r n Hammerheads — Shotgun Prod. Karaoke, 10 p.m. professional writing as a career. Preregistration is Jag’s Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke w/TJ, 9 p.m. 4 Crowns — Shotgun Prod. Karaoke, 10 p.m. Latch String Bar & Grill — Ambitious Blondes Ent., 10 p.m. Meteor Bar & Grill — Classic City Karaoke, 9 p.m. required at online.taylor.edu/writing. Piere’s — House DJ, 9 p.m. Ch u r u b u s c o Pike’s Pub — Shooting Star Productions w/Stu, 10 p.m. DW Bar & Grill — Karaoke w/DJ Chuck, 10 p.m. Pine Valley Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke w/Jesse, 9:30 Fo r t Wa y n e p.m. A.J.’s Bar & Grill — Karaoke w/Wendy KQ, 8 p.m. Tower Bar & Grill — Bucca Karaoke w/Bucca, 10 p.m. Babylon — DJ Tabatha, 10:30 p.m. Uncle Lou’s Steel Mill — Shooting Star Prod. w/Barbie, 10 p.m. Babylon, Bears Den — DJ TAB & karaoke w/Steve Jones, 10:30 saturday, may 11th from 1:30pm to 4:00pm p.m. VFW 8147 — Come Sing With Us Karaoke w/Steve, 9 p.m. Club V — House DJ, 9 p.m. Ha m i l t o n main library meeting room a fort wayne Columbia Street West — Dance Party w/DJ Rich, 10 p.m. , – Hamilton House — Jammin’ Jan Karaoke, 10 p.m. Crazy Pinz — American Idol Karaoke w/Josh, 8 p.m. May 9, 2013------www.whatzup.com------15 ------Calendar • On the Road------Megadeth will take Gigantour back on the 311 w/Cypress Hill, G. Love & Special Sauce July 3 Charter One Pavilion Chicago road this year beginning in early July. The 311 w/Cypress HIll July 5 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati tour will, of course, feature Megadeth as Road Notez 311 w/Cypress Hill, G. Love & Special Sauce, I am Dynamite July 7 DTE Energy Music Theatre Detroit headliners but will also include Black La- 1964 The Tribute June 22 Performing Arts Center at Foster Park Kokomo bel Society, Device, Hellyeah, Newsted CHRIS HUPE The Airborne Toxic Event June 12 House of Blues Cleveland and Death Division. Device are fronted by The Airborne Toxic Event June 16 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH Disturbed frontman Dave Draiman, Newsted are headed by former Metallica bassist Ja- Alabama Shakes w/Jonny Fritz, Corndawg, Houndmouth June 18 Lifestyle Communities Pavilion Columbus, OH Alice Cooper w/Marilyn Manson June 13 Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica Cleveland son Newsted and Death Division feature Hellyeah’s Jerry Montano and one of the best Alice Cooper ($39.50-$69.50) July 2 Morris Performing Arts Center South Bend drummers on the planet in Tim Yeung. People from this area of the country, unfortunately, Alice Cooper ($29.50-$62.50) July 10 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne only have a couple of chances to see this great lineup when they visit Detroit July 8 and Alice in Chains w/O’ Brother ($48-$80) May 21 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Chicago July 9. Alice in Chains w/Jane’s Addiction, Coheed and Cambria, Circa Survive & more Aug. 23 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Alkaline Trio w/Bayside, Off With Their Heads May 26 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH Not to be outdone by their rival Rockstar, Monster Energy is sponsoring their own tour All Good Music Festival feat. Furthur with Phil Lesh & Bob Weir, Pretty Lights, Primus, this summer. The Monster Energy Allegiance Tour features Volbeat, HIM, All That Re- Yonder Mountain String Band, John Butler Trio, Beats Antique, STS9, Grace Potter & the mains and Airbourne. Dates haven’t been announced as of press time, but they should Nocturnals, Lettuce, The Werks, Papadosio, Left Over Salmon, Toubab Krewe & more July 18-21 Legend Valley Thornville, OH be out soon. The Allman Brothers Band Aug. 20-21 Chicago Theatre Chicago Alt-J June 11 House of Blues Cleveland The Eagles just released a documentary DVD titled The History of the Eagles, a three-disc Amadou and Mariam June 29 Park West Chicago set featuring archival footage of the band, concert footage and, of course, home movies. America ($25-$35) July 20 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Now the band will head out to support the release on the cleverly titled History of The Anberlin July 8 Subterranean Chicago Eagles Tour. The aging rockers will visit Cleveland July 9 before heading out of the area Anberlin July 10 Deluxe at Old National Centre Indianapolis and returning to Chicago September 20 and Detroit September 21. Anberlin July 11 Taft Theatre Cincinnati Art of Shock ($34) July 3 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Stage Rant: With the number of “nostalgia shows” hitting the summer touring circuit this Atlas Genius w/The Postelles ($12-$15) June 6 Deluxe at Old National Centre Indianapolis year, it is my duty to remind some of you, of a certain age, that while going to these shows Avett Brothers May 25 Lifestyle Communities Pavilion Columbus, OH may remind you of your glory days, there is no need to try to reclaim your glory days at the Aziz Ansari May 12 Palace Theatre at PlayhouseSquare Cleveland show. Your titles of “drinking champion”and “mosh pit annihilator” were lost long ago, The B-52’s w/The Go-Go’s ($23-$67) June 29 Hoosier Park Racing & Casino Anderson, IN B.B. King ($29-$100) June 4 Honeywell Center Wabash and there is no need to try to reclaim them during your one night break from the kids. By Baroness June 8 The Pyramid Scheme Grand Rapids drinking yourself into oblivion before the show ever starts and eventually getting yourself Baroness June 11 Deluxe at Old National Centre Indianapolis pummeled in the pit, all you’re doing is wasting your money on a ticket for a show you Baroness June 12 Taft Theatre Cincinnati won’t remember and annoying the rest of us. Do yourself a favor: drink responsibly, cheer The Beach Boys ($23-$67) Aug. 31 Hoosier Park Racing & Casino Anderson, IN for the band if you want and quit ruining it for the rest of us. While you may initially cause Bare Naked Ladies w/Ben Folds Five, Guster July 5 Lifestyle Communities Pavilion Columbus, OH a chuckle as the crazy old dude with your “far out” antics, your act will quickly wear thin Bernhoft w/Sun Rai June 17 Schubas Tavern Chicago and you will become a concert pariah. Don’t be that guy. You’re welcome, in advance. Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, MC Lyte, Slick Rick, The Sugarhill Gang, Whodini ($39.50-$79.50) May 18 Fox Theatre Detroit [email protected] Big Time Rush w/Victoria Justice July 31 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Big Time Rush w/Victoria Justice Aug. 2 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Clem Snide Aug. 3 Performing Arts Center at Foster Park Kokomo Big Time Rush w/Victoria Justice Aug. 3 DTE Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Clutch w/The Sword, Lionize ($25-$28) May 19 The Vogue Indianapolis Big Time Rush w/Victoria Justice Aug. 4 First Midwest Bank Ampitheatre Chicago Colin Hay ($27-$50) Sept. 6 Power Center Ann Arbor Big Time Rush w/Victoria Justice Aug. 6 Schottenstein Center Columbus, OH Collective Soul June 27 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo Big Time Rush w/Victoria Justice Aug. 7 U.S. Bank Arena Cincinnati Collin Raye ($29-$39) May 18 Wagon Wheel Theatre Warsaw Bill Anderson ($25-$50) May 18 Honeywell Center Wabash Craig Tornquist ($10) May 17 Cottage Event Center Roanoke Bill Burr June 14 Palace Theatre at PlayhouseSquare Cleveland Daniel Tosh June 6 Peoria Civic Center Peoria, IL Bill Cosby June 29 Max M. Fisher Music Center Detroit Daniel Tosh June 8 Fox Theatre Detroit Bill Engvall June 21 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI Daniel Tosh June 10 Stranahan Theater Toledo Black Rebel Motorcycle Club w/Thenewno2 ($18-$20) May 13 The Vogue Indianapolis Daniel Tosh June 11 Schuster Performing Arts Center Dayton Black Crowes May 28 Peoria Civic Center Theater Peoria, IL Dark Star Jubilee feat. Dark Star Orchestra, The Mickey Hart Band, Yonder Mountain Black Crowes w/Tedeschi Trucks Band July 24 Lifestyle Communities Pavilion Columbus, OH String Band, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Melvin Seals & JGB, Greensky Bluegrass, Black Crowes w/Tedeschi Trucks Band Aug. 13 Lawn at White River State Park Indianapolis Marco Benevento, David Gans, Rumpke Mountain Boys, Pimps of Joytime & more May 24-26 Legend Valley Thornville, OH Black Crowes w/Tedeschi Trucks Band Aug. 14 Charter One Pavilion Chicago Darius Rucker June 27 Toledo Zoo Ampitheatre Toledo, OH Black Sabbath Aug. 6 DTE Energy Music Theatre Detroit Darius Rucker June 29 The Corncrib Normal, IL Black Sabbath Aug. 18 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Darius Rucker June 30 DTE Energy Music Theater Detroit Blake Shelton w/Easton Corbin, Jana Kramer July 27 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Dark Star Orchestra July 6 Park West Chicago Blake Shelton w/Easton Corbin, Jana Kramer Aug. 1 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Darren Criss June 7 Deluxe at Old National Centre Indianapolis Blake Shelton w/Easton Corbin, Jana Kramer Aug. 3 First Midwest Bank Ampitheatre Chicago Daughtry w/3 Doors Down Aug. 3 Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica Cleveland Bob Dylan & His Band w/Wilco, My Morning Jacket, Richard Thompson Electric Trio July 5 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Dave Matthews Band w/JD McPherson June 1 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Bob Dylan & His Band w/Wilco, My Morning Jacket, Richard Thompson Electric Trio July 6 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Dave Matthews Band w/Brandi Carlile June 21-22 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Bob Dylan & His Band w/Wilco, My Morning Jacket, Richard Thompson Electric Trio July 7 Nationwide Arena Columbus, OH David Ford May 29 Schubas Tavern Chicago Bob Dylan & His Band w/Wilco, My Morning Jacket, Richard Thompson Electric Trio July 11 Chiefs Stadium Peoria, IL David Spade ($40-$42) June 6 Sound Board Detroit Bob Dylan & His Band w/Wilco, My Morning Jacket, Richard Thompson Electric Trio July 12 Toyota Park Chicago Dawes w/Shovels & Rope June 15 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI Bob Dylan & His Band w/Wilco, My Morning Jacket, Richard Thompson Electric Trio July 14 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Dawes w/Shovels & Rope June 16 The Bluestone Columbus, OH Bon Jovi July 12 Soldier Field Chicago Dawes w/Shovels & Rope July 20 The Vogue Indianapolis Boney James w/Alex Bugnon June 22 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Deal’s Gone Bad w/The Atom Age ($7) May 11 The Brass Rail Fort Wayne Brad Paisley w/Chris Young, Lee Brice May 10 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Depeche Mode Aug. 22 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Brad Paisley w/Chris Young, Lee Brice May 11 First Midwest Bank Ampitheatre Chicago Depeche Mode Aug. 24 First Midwest Bank Ampitheatre Chicago Breeders May 12 Majestic Theatre Detroit, MI Devendra Banhart May 31 Park West Chicago Brenda Lee ($25-$55) May 16 Bearcreek Farms Bryant, IN Dick Hyman Aug. 11 Honeywell Center Wabash Bret Michaels May 27 Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica Cleveland Dispatch June 1 Charter One Pavilion Chicago Brian Lorente and the Usual Suspects June 1 Czar’s 505 St. Joseph, MI Don Williams ($55) May 23 Shipshewana Convention Center Shipshewana BritBeat ($12) Aug. 10 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Drivin n’ Cryin May 17 Magic Stick Detroit Bruno Mars w/Ellie Goulding July 10 Schottenstein Center Columbus, OH Drivin n’ Cryin w/The Whigs May 18 Deluxe at Old National Centre Indianapolis Bruno Mars w/Ellie Goulding July 11 Palace of Auburn Hills Detroit Drivin n’ Cryin w/Cody Canada and the Departed May 30 Shuba’s Tavern Chicago Bruno Mars w/Ellie Goulding July 13 United Center Chicaco Drivin n’ Cryin w/Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts May 31 Rumba Columbus, OH Bruno Mars w/Fitz & The Tantrums Aug. 19 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Drivin n’ Cryin w/Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts June 1 Musica Akron, OH Buddy Guy May 26 Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica Cleveland Dropkick Murphys June 9 Lifestyle Communities Pavilion Columbus, OH Bullet for My Valentine May 11 Orbit Room Grand Rapids Dropkick Murphys June 26 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Carol Lockridge w/Ken Tolbert’s Band, Melvin Bender, Calvon Brown, Cortney White, DubTonic Kru July 5 Czar’s 505 St. Joseph, MI Vic Sockrider ($5-$12) May 22 Snickerz Comedy Club Fort Wayne The Dunnemans June 15 Buck Lake Ranch Angola Carly Rae Jepsen w/Hot Chelle Rae Aug. 30 Lawn at White River State Park Indianapolis The Eagles July 6 KFC Yum! Center Louisville, KY Charles Bradley ($20) May 10 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI The Eagles July 9 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Charli XCX June 12 Deluxe at Old National Centre Indianapolis The Easthills w/The Pink Torpedoes June 14 Performing Arts Center at Foster Park Kokomo Cheap Trick w/SuperLast ($32-$45) May 16 Sound Board Detroit Edie Brickell July 25 Chicago Theatre Chicago Cheap Trick May 17 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH Edie Brickell July 27 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Cherish the Ladies ($13) July 12 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Edie Brickell July 28 Fraze Pavilion Kettering,OH Chicago July 24 Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica Cleveland Electric Forest Festival feat. The String Cheese Incident w/Pretty LIghts, Passion Pit, Chicago July 26 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo Empire of the Sun, Knife Party, Dispatch, Lotus, Benny Benassi, Yeasayer, Beats Antique, Chicago ($36-$56) Aug. 27 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Madeon, A-Trak & Tommy Trash, Grimes, Railroad Earth, Greensky Bluegrass & more June 27-30 Electric Forest Rothbury, MI Chrisagis Brothers Aug. 17 Buck Lake Ranch Angola The English Beat feat. Dave Wakeling ($22) May 12 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI
16------www.whatzup.com------May 9, 2013 ------Calendar • On the Road------Everclear w/Live, Filter, Sponge June 21 Lifestyle Communities Pavilion Columbus, OH Fall Out Boy June 29 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Fleetwood Mac June 12 Joe Louis Arena Detroit Fleetwood Mac June 15 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Foals w/Surfer Blood, Blondfire May 17 Deluxe at Old National Centre Indianapolis Foreigner July 5 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls w/The Architects, Beans on Toast June 14 Deluxe at Old National Centre Indianapolis Frankie Paul w/Mike Bobbitt ($8-$9.50) May 16-18 Snickerz Comedy Club Fort Wayne Futurebirds May 17 Schubas Tavern Chicago G. Love & Special Sauce July 3 Charter One Pavilion Chicago G. Love & Special Sauce July 5 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati G. Love & Special Sauce July 7 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Garrison Keillor ($25-$65) May 20 Honeywell Center Wabash Georgia Satellites June 14 Performing Arts Center at Foster Park Kokomo Gregg Allman June 25 Indiana Victory Theatre Evansville Gregg Allman June 29 Fraze Pavilion Kettering, OH Gregg Allman Aug. 20-21 Chicago Theatre Chicago Grizzly Bear June 11 Lifestyle Communities Pavilion Columbus, OH Harry Connick Jr. July 13 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Harry Connick Jr. ($36-$75) July 14 Morris Performing Arts Center South Bend Harry Connick Jr. July 17 Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids Harry Connick Jr. July 19-20 Orchestra Hall Chicago Heart w/Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Experience July 19 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Heart w/Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Experience July 22 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Heart w/Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Experience July 27 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Heart w/Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Experience July 30 Klipsch Music Center Indianapolis Herman’s Hermits feat. Peter Noone July 20 Performing Arts Center at Foster Park Kokomo History of the Eagles July 9 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Hollywood Undead w/Falling in Reverse ($25-$28) May 18 Piere’s Fort Wayne Hollywood Undead July 3 House of Blues Chicago Hollywood Undead July 7 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Hotel California ($13) May 24 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Huey Lewis & The News May 31 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI Huey Lewis & The News ($23-$67) June 8 Hoosier Park Racing & Casino Anderson, IN Ian Anderson July 21 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Ian McLagan ($15) June 30 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Imagine Dragons July 30 Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica Cleveland WHATZUP In Flames May 16 Bottom Lounge Chicago Inner Visions June 7 Czar’s 505 St. Joseph, MI crop ad to 4.5 x 5.125 J.D. McPherson ($15) May 30 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Jamey Johnson ($22-$50) June 15 Honeywell Center Wabash Japandroids w/A Place to Bury Strangers ($15-$17) May 28 The Vogue Indianapolis Jason Aldean w/Kelly Clarkson July 20 Wrigley Field Chicago Jason Aldean w/Jake Owen, Thomas Rhett Sept. 1 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville
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