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2013 ------Cover Story • Loretta Lynn------The Belle of the Ballad By Evan Gillespie honesty, but it was also ruffles and span- Lynn, and she and Doo hit the road, playing gles. It was the beginning of a revolution in at radio stations to promote her record “I’m Quick. Name an actress you think should country music that has its conclusion more a Honky Tonk Girl.” play Loretta Lynn in a Broadway musical directly in Miranda Lambert than it does in When they got to Nashville, Lynn cap- version of the country singer’s life story. Deschanel or White. tured some more important attention, this Who comes immediately time from producer Owen to mind? Bet it isn’t Zooey Bradley, who was working Deschanel. The wide-eyed with Kitty Wells and Patsy cutie who likes to sing stan- Cline, among other hot acts dards and show tunes doesn’t of the day. Bradley took seem like a convincing fac- Lynn into the studio and be- simile of the hard-scrabble gan crafting her style; one of girl from Butcher Holler, but the results, 1962’s “Success,” Friday, June 14 • 8:00pm if all goes according to plan, was her first Top 10 single. Deschanel will portray Lynn Lynn’s stardom was when the musical biography built on down-home delivery, DAVID WILCOX of the world’s most famous but her style was anything $20 Adv., $25 D.O.S. coal miner’s daughter opens but modest. She was pugna- in NYC. cious, and she was eager to According to Deschanel, stand up for herself. “Don’t she had the idea to make Come Home a Drinkin’ (with a musical about Lynn, and Lovin’ on Your Mind)” and she asked her manager to “Fist City” explained how look into it. Turns out that she handled a boozing, cheat- Lynn already had the idea ing husband, and “You Ain’t herself, and the show was Woman Enough To Take My in development. The persis- Man” made it clear what she tent Deschanel pushed to be would do to keep him. Her cast in the role of Lynn, and feistiness wasn’t confined Lynn eventually agreed. She to her personal life; she was brought Deschanel onstage also willing to take on soci- in Nashville last year to make ety at large. Her 1975 song the announcement. “The Pill” took a liberated “I think she can sing her view of birth control, and it ... self to death,” Lynn said was controversial enough to of Deschanel, the hesitation be banned by some coun- in her comment pointing out try radio stations. Lynn had Wednesday, June 19 • 8:00pm the hard-scrabble girl still learned about homey honesty living inside the 80-year-old from Wells, but through the JIMMY THACKERY singer. She clearly wanted to 60s and 70s, she made it her give a slightly more off-color own. description of Deschanel’s Lynn was a sensation, & THE DRIVERS singing. “I didn’t say it,” she and her fame was big enough $20 Adv., $25 D.O.S. laughed. even by 1969 that she could That Lynn can still in- LORETTA LYNN write “Coal Miner’s Daugh- Thursday, June 27 • 8:00pm trigue pixie-ish actresses in 2013 says a w/Holly Williams ter,” a song that mythologized her rise lot about her relevance now, more than Friday, May 31 • 8 p.m. from Appalachian poverty to superstar- half a century after she recorded her first dom. Dolly Parton echoed the song’s JOHN FULLBRIGHT song, as does her last album, 2004’s Van Embassy Theatre rural myth-making in “Coat of Many Lear Rose. That album, produced by 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne Colors,” also written in 1969, about her $15 Adv., $20 D.O.S. modern rock darling Jack White, was own childhood in Tennessee. The songs White’s attempt to put Lynn’s music in Tix: $39-$103 thru Ticketmaster & established the notion that rural cred is Sunday, June 30 • 7:30pm a different context. White is enamored Embassy box office, 260-424-5665 important for a country star, to the point with lo-fi (he famously likes to play gui- that these days every singer on the ra- tars made of plastic and cardboard) and he Lynn’s story is legendary. She was born dio has to record at least one romantic song GUGGENHEIM saw lo-fi as the logical way to go for the mu- in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky in 1932, and about his or her dirt-road adolescence. sic of a girl from the hills. When White did she married young. Her autobiography, The golden age of mainstream coun- GROTTO his own cover of “Coal Miner’s Daughter” published in 1976, claimed that she was 13 try that Lynn helped to build, the age when $12 Adv., $15 D.O.S. this year, he recorded it directly to vinyl in when she got married, but the discovery of she and George Jones and Tammy Wynette a vintage recording booth so that “you can her birth certificate by the Associated Press could sing about blue-collar concerns on hear the warm analog fidelity” and plenty of last year proved that she was almost 16 when big stages while wearing so many sequins GO TO OUR WEBSITE FOR fuzzy scratchiness. she wed Oliver “Doolittle” Lynn. Regard- and rhinestones that they could blind fans in TICKET INFO & MORE Let’s not forget, though, that Lynn’s rise less, she was a grandmother by the time she the very last row, was a long time ago, but ALL SHOWS ALL AGES to fame in the 1960s wasn’t about LA-born was 29, and she was living in Washington it still reverberates. It influences Broadway starlets on Broadway or mountain folk mu- state with Doo. producers and actresses, and it drives hipster sic performed with self-consciously modest She began to seriously work on a mu- rockers. More obviously, it inspires every authenticity. It was about using country-girl sic career in the beginning of the 1960s, and country singer who defiantly declares her grit to tenaciously pursue commercial suc- she caught the attention of Zero Records co- impatience with unfaithful men and oppres- cess in the world of mainstream country founder Norm Burley at a talent show in Ta- sive societal expectations. It’s an impressive music. It was fist-swinging, tell-it-like-it-is coma hosted by Buck Owens. Zero recorded legacy, and one that Lynn can be proud of. 2------www.whatzup.com------May 23, 2013 whatzup Volume 17, Number 42 s you flip through the 24 pages in this week’s issue, you’ll notice Pregnant? there’s no shortage of things to do and see this week. The Embassy Theatre has a treat in store for country music fans, as the legendary Let’s do lunch... LorettaA Lynn will entertain Friday for what is guaranteed to be a memorable and talk about your options. evening of down-home country. Evan Gillespie has the details on page 2. Also Adoption can be a fresh start with featured this week are local artist and instructor Mike Schmid (page 4) and free support, living expenses and self-proclaimed “music sluts” JFX (page 5). a friendly voice 24 hrs/day. You can choose the perfect family Thursday brings the fourth preliminary round of whatzup/Wooden Nickel Battle for your baby from happy, carefully- of the Bands X. A handful of talented groups will compete on the Columbia screened couples who live right Street West stage, so come out and root for your favorite group to advance in here in Indiana. the competition! You can share pictures, do visits There’s something for everyone to enjoy – yes, including the kiddies – so and even have an open adoption, start flipping through the issue to begin planning your week’s outings and, as if you want. always, remember to tell one and all that whatzup sent you. Listen to our birth mothers’ stories at adoptionsupportcenter.com “Ramblin’” Ralph Tourkow, a talented and well-respected member of the Fort or call us at... Wayne music community, passed away May 16 from heart complications. Ralph enjoyed playing various genres of music, including classical, folk, country, jazz and rock. He played in a number of groups throughout his life, including The Utopians, The (317) 255-5916 Candy Store, Three’s a Crowd, Fort Wayne Summer Symphony, Fort Wayne Philhar- Se habla español monic, Summit City Jazz, Power Play, Answer Band and, most recently, Scratch’N’Sniff and The Remnants. Ralph was a kind and generous man who knew no strangers and always had a laugh, story and song to share. We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends. We will miss him and all of his contributions to the Fort Wayne music scene.
• features FLIX...... 18 Cinema Center Delivers a Month of Noir and Horror ON BOOKS...... 21 LORETTA LYNN...... 2 Bébé Day by Day www.adoptionsupportcenter.com The Belle of the Ballad SCREENTIME...... 23 MIKE SCHMID...... 4 Five Worth Watching Sowing Seeds of Creativity JFX...... 5 Putting Out for Fans • calendars
KARAOKE & DJS...... 8 • columns & reviews LIVE MUSIC & COMEDY...... 9 MUSIC/ON THE ROAD...... 14 SPINS...... 6 Bekah Bradley, Killswitch Engage, Broadheds, Rilo ROAD TRIPZ...... 17 Kiley, No Joy MOVIE TIMES...... 18 BACKTRACKS...... 6 THINGS TO DO...... 20 Smashing Pumpkins, Siamese Dream (1993) STAGE & DANCE...... 22 OUT & ABOUT...... 10 Ribfest, Metal and Pharr Benefit ART & ARTIFACTS...... 22 ROAD NOTEZ...... 14 Cover design by Greg Locke
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------Feature • JFX------Putting Out for Fans By Chris Hupe ley on bass and multi-instrumentalist Scott English, along with fill-in players Tom Leahy and Ken Daily – In 1981, The Kinks loudly proclaimed “Give the has been playing in bars around town for about a year People What They Want.” Thirty years later, JFX are a now, as well as in clubs out of state. band that have taken that credo to heart, with a slightly “We’re taking over where we left off,” said modified version. Blandzinski. At the same time, he concedes, it’s a “We’re music sluts,” said founding member Scott fresh start. Blandzinski in a recent interview. That attitude of During the band’s first inception, JFX focused playing what the audience wants to hear has taken primarily on their love of hard rock and heavy metal. DOZENS OF DEALS JFX to new heights, making waves in the Fort Wayne Now the focus is different. music scene as well as regionally throughout Indiana, “We’re a party band,” Blandzinski said. “We per- • BundleD Savings! Michigan and Ohio. form current and classic rock anthems, as well as hits You might remember JFX from the Fort Wayne from the 80s and club dance music. We really like scene during the 90s. The band began in 1994 as John- what we do. We have a show like people have never • Deep Discounts! ny Exciter and gained a rather large, rabid following seen before, with state-of-the-art technology, and we but quickly came to the conclusion that “the name use it to our advantage. • Free Stuff! was stupid,” so they changed it to JFX around 1996. “We’re not doing what we did before. The people The story behind the name change involves legendary who used to follow us don’t come out anymore. We Rock 104 DJ Sharon Rossi. According to Blandzin- focus on the 30-and-under crowd now because they’re ski, whenever Rossi would introduce Johnny Exciter the people who come out to the bars and want to have at shows they were working together, she would in- fun. We’re building a new and larger following and troduce them as “Johnny F’in Exciter,” except the “F looking to get into bigger clubs” in the future. word” wasn’t censored. The name kind of stuck, but Though the metal has given way to more current was changed to JFX for obvious reasons. hits and party favorites like The Commodores’ “Brick 24 MONTH JFX released an album in 1998 that received air- House” and Wild Cherry’s “Play That Funky Music,” play on Rock 104 and gained the band some attention the band still manages to work in a White Zombie from record labels. cover or two now and then for old times’ sake.. FINANCING “The record did really well and we almost got a The mix seems to be working. JFX currently have record deal out of it,” said Blandzinski, but it never only three openings for bookings for the rest of the came to fruition. Even without the promotion a label year. “It’s fun to have a ton of people dancing and AVAILABLE ON TOP could give them, the band garnered enough attention rocking out to your songs” on a nightly basis, he said. from the album to get “opening slots for a lot of na- “We know about 70 songs or so now, everything from tional acts, including REO Speedwagon, Tesla, Fire- the 80s Bon Jovi songs to Journey to hip-hop. What- MIC BRANDS! house, Slaughter and Warrant. We played all over na- ever the crowds want to hear, we want to know how to tionally for a while.” play it.” But like an exploding star, the success came to an Though covers and party music are the current fo- end quickly when the band broke up around 1999. cus for JFX, the band does work on new material and “We burned out,” said Blandzinski. “We got tired plans to release a new album in a year or two. of hanging out with each other,” and everyone decided “We’re working on new stuff right now,” said to pursue other interests. Blandzinski. “We’ll put some of the new songs into Blandzinski got into real estate “for about 10 or the playlist from time to time to see how the crowd 11 years,” he said, to secure his future financially. The reacts to them. That’s how we know. They’ll tell us itch to play music, however, never quite went away. whether they like them or not, and it’s pretty easy to Now that he has put in enough time to get his finances tell.” Store Hours where he wants them to be, he says he can finally go Catch JFX, the self-proclaimed “music sluts,” at Mon.–Thurs. 9–9 • Friday 9–8 • Saturday 9–7 back to his first love. “Now I can focus on music.” Beamer’s Sports Grill on Friday, May 31 and at Head- Blandzinski reformed JFX a few years ago and waters Park during the Three Rivers Festival July 14. Call (260) 432–8176 or visit Sweetwater.com. the band – now with Jeff Hedrick on drums, Jim Hol- Don’t forget to bring your dancin’ shoes. May 23, 2013------www.whatzup.com------5 Wooden Nickel ------Spins------CD of the Week Bekah Bradley $9.99 Bekah Bradley BACKTRACKS As a young country/pop singer/ Smashing Pumpkins songwriter, Bekah Bradley has a Siamese Dream (1993) lot of tradition to draw upon, and she draws on a good portion of it The second album from Smashing throughout her new EP, a seven- Pumpkins, released in the last couple track mini album that feels com- of years of the grunge era, made the pletely in line with contemporary Chicago-based band indie darlings country while still maintaining a overnight. But not everybody was on tether to the past. From the dirt-road comfy-ness of the opening track board with this band making it big. to layered songs further down the track list, Bradley lays out a style The perfectionist ways (or ego) of Billy Corgan made them pari- that would be at home on today’s country radio yet exhibits little of ahs in the indie music scene, and they were often referred to as the the over-commercialized cynicism so prevalent in current Nashville “grunge-Monkees.” products. Nevertheless, this record was huge for almost two years and $11.99 From the beginning, Bradley leaves no doubt what kind of image the Pumpkins were able to ride the success wave for almost a she wants to project. The title of the opening track, “Country Roads,” decade. While over-produced, it was still a fantastic collection ESCAPE THE FATE will conjure a recollection of John Denver in anyone old enough of songs, and the respectable guitars of James Iha (and bassist Ungrateful to conjure such recollections, and just like Denver’s country roads D’arcy Wretzky) allowed them to be a hard rock band with an did, Bradley’s country roads unfailingly take her home. The hom- alternative rock singer. This explosive, in-your-face album deliv- age to country life is practically a requirement of country singers, Siamese Dream opens with the grungy “Cherub Rock” and ers an aggressive, melodic post-hardcore but in the macho party that is country music these days affection for keeps up the pace with “Quiet” before settling into a nice groove sound. Ungrateful shows Escape the Fate the rural lifestyle is usually overshadowed by bluster about drinkin’, with the familiar “Today.” “Hummer” and “Rocket” are still pushing the envelope and reaching new fightin’ and a belligerent antagonism toward anyone who’s not from plugged in but are at a different tempo, driven more by the bass heights with intricate riffs, rhythmic cho- the country. There’s none of that here. Bradley is all about bare feet, and drums. Another one of their ballads is the beautiful “Disarm,” ruses, slashing effects and signature solos, basketball and John Deere tractors. a track that produced one of the most popular videos ever on seamlessly blending metalcore with stylistic The innocence stays in place even when she gets serious and MTV. Side two has some notable tracks on it as well, including elements of glam metal. Available at all starts to rock a little. On “Country Roads” she’s a crooner with a “Mayonaise” (spelled incorrectly of course), “Spaceboy” and the Wooden Nickel locations for only $11.99. twang in the style that was in vogue a decade or two ago – think nine-minute jam titled “Silverf**k.” Sara Evans, maybe – but on “Press On” and “Fighter” her sound is Siamese Dream is an excellent album that still sounds pretty fuller, with piano, effects-laden guitars and backing vocals, so that good 20 years later. The band released Mellon Collie and the Infi- TOP SELLERS @ she comes in line more with the contemporary sound of Sugarland nite Sadness in 1995, critics and fans both loved it and it appeared or Lady Antebellum. “Minutes” is a little different, a plaintive folky the Pumpkins would flourish as a band. However, in the late Wooden Nickel tune reminiscent of Christina Perri’s heartfelt pop. 1990s, personal issues as well as the control that Corgan wanted (Week ending 5/19/13) The songs strive for a simple positivity. “Press On” is hold- for the direction of the band led to the departures of all original your-head-up inspirational, and themes of perseverance, faith and members. Only Corgan remains (and occasionally drummer Jim- TW LW ARTIST/Album emotional strength abound. “Mr. Kruse” is a basic ode to a departed my Chamberlin). Corgan’s “Pumpkins” are currently in the studio 1 – BETH HART/JOE BONAMASSA mentor, and even the haunting personal struggle in “Lion” is tem- working on an album due in late 2013. (Dennis Donahue) Seesaw pered by the certainty of ultimate triumph. The result is a collection of songs that feels young, fresh and untainted by disillusionment. lian power play alleged on internet message boards, however, those 2 – DAFT PUNK (Evan Gillespie) Random Access Memories involved maintain that Jones left due to finding out he had an un- diagnosed case of diabetes as well as a lack of enthusiasm for the 3 3 VAMPIRE WEEKEND Killswitch Engage new material they were working on, and Leach was hired after a full Modern Vampires of the City Disarm the Descent audition process. So how are Killswitch with Leach a decade after his initial depar- 4 5 POP EVIL “I’d rather burn out / than fade ture? Largely the same, it turns out. The band’s strength has always Onyx away” bellows returned vocalist come from combining meaty riffs and squalls with alternating harsh 5 1 VOLBEAT Jessie Leach on “The New Awaken- and clean vocals delivering thoughtful lyrics that largely dispense Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies ing,” the third track on Killswitch with hoary metal cliches. In that sense, Descent is largely a similar Engage’s Disarm the Descent. affair to every album since Alive or Just Breathing, at least sonically. 6 – THE NATIONAL It’s curious that he would choose The band pulls off a few tracks that leave a definite impact (“The Trouble Will Find Me this particular rock n’ roll cliché to Hell in Me,” “The New Awakening”) and are convincing enough bellow (it’s most famous from a Neil to make you believe that Killswitch Engage still mean what they’re 7 – GEORGE STRAIT Young song and was referenced in Kurt Cobain’s suicide note) since saying. In other words, the record won’t disappoint longtime fans, Love Is Everything he seems to have done a little bit of both. Leach, the band’s origi- and Leach makes an apt return to the fold as their old/new lead vocal- nal vocalist, helped sculpt its sound. Before now he had made only ist. 8 – DARIUS RUCKER two appearances on record with the Killswitch Engage: their obscure Killswitch Engage’s strength may also be their weakness, howev- True Believers eponymous debut (2000) and their critical and commercial break- er. By having such a distinctive and tried and true formula, the worst Disarm the Descent 9 2 DEEP PURPLE through, the now-seminal Alive or Just Breathing (2002). He abrupt- that can be said about is that it’s predictable; by Now What?! ly left the band (quitting via an email) soon after that album was this point you know what you’re going to get with Killswitch. While released, citing mental health issues, and in the intervening years he you can’t blame them for sticking with what works for them, it does 10 – 30 SECONDS TO MARS has continued on in relative obscurity, fronting other bands such as beg the question as to how relevant they are more than a decade into Love, Lust, Faith + Dreams the Empire Shall Fall. their career. (Ryan Smith) Leach was soon replaced in Killswitch by vocalist Howard Jones who operates in a similar vein, though with arguably superior skill. Broadheds check out our As a result, Jones is the frontman with whom most fans are familiar, Broadheds having been the face of the band for the better part of a decade and during its most popular, visible period. Jones appeared on three full Tired of too-clever-by-half, Killswitch albums: 2004’s The End of Heartache, 2006’s As Day- oblique, winking hipsters invad- $5.00 light Dies and 2009’s Killswitch Engage. ing your ears when you drop the classic cd bins Rumors began to swirl about Leach returning to the band shortly needle on the vinyl? Here’s an ear- after Daylight, however, as Leach and Killswitch guitarist and main nest antidote. Elemental and utterly 3627 N. Clinton • 484-2451 man Adam Dutkiewicz began a collaboration on another project, lacking pretense, Broadheds blend 3422 N. Anthony • 484-3635 Times of Grace. That band released the album The Hymn of a Broken breakneck punk, ska elements and 6427 W. Jefferson • 432-7651 Man in 2011 and subsequently toured in support of it, fueling rumors an unvarnished indie sensibility to their self-titled debut. This is a We Buy, Sell & Trade Used CDs, LPs & DVDs of a change in Killswitch personnel. The rumors were confirmed in very “live-sounding” album; you can hear the musicians playing in www.woodennickelmusicfortwayne.com 2012 when Killswitch announced Jones’s departure. Leach was hired after an audition process shortly thereafter. Far from the Machiavel- Continued on page 7 6------www.whatzup.com------May 23, 2013 JAMJAM ACOUSTIC OPEN SPINS - From Page 6 a room, not painstakingly assembling tracks one by the More Adventurous days. one. Frontman Peter Walker (late of Eulogies) brings The Blake Sennett-sung songs, few as they are, a potent combination of euphoric energy and angst to drag things down a bit, as does the Too $hort remix the proceedings. His vocals contain a touch of Julian of “Dejalo” and the demo for “Rest of My Life.” (I Casablancas, a bit of Robert Smith and just enough should say that I like this demo quite a bit. I just think punk sneer to keep haters at bay. it belongs on a different compilation. One where Blake The band is fluid yet incredibly tight, which and Jenny’s always great demos get some serious should be expected considering the lineup: crack ses- spotlight time.) Buried in the record’s lengthy track- sion and live bassist Justin Meldal-Johnsen; monster list is a very good 10-song studio record that matches drummer Denny Weston (The Kooks); and Fitz and the quality of Rilo Kiley’s four proper studio records the Tantrums’ James King on saxophone. And, speak- and could even be strong enough to stand as their third ing of sax, it’s a huge presence on this disc. Where one best release after classics More Adventurous and The might expect a second embellishing guitar, there’s sax Execution of All Things. instead. It adds an interesting element to Broadheds’ Were they a Fleetwood Mac for the naughts? Nah. sound, and King admirably steers clear of cliché in ev- Rilo Kiley were their own beast, a very cool indie rock erything he plays. In fact, the entire band is fantastic. band that just happened to feature one of the great liv- FREE Whether they’re lying back with a mellow ska groove ing female vocalists. And while I do wish the collec- EVENT! (“Pick Me Up”) or galloping to the finish line in Sex tion were tighter and better sequenced, I’m mostly just Pistols style (“Speeding Away”), Broadheds are never happy to have RKives on my shelf. (Greg Locke) anything less than consummate pros. Though their guitar/bass/drums/sax/vocals configuration rarely var- No Joy ies, their ability to veer among – and mesh – different Wait To Pleasure styles more than compensates. I was struggling to put my finger on what made No Joy have EVERY 2ND & 4TH TUESDAY the slinky rocker “Outta Reach” sound so comfort- dropped an excel- ably familiar. Then I realized this tune would’ve been lent surprise for SWEETWATER a perfect deep cut on a Billy Squier album. And that’s us this spring. Wait CONFERENCE HALL a good thing. If you’re looking for highfalutin “deep To Pleasure is an thoughts” or flavor-of-the-month, indie-style hopping, immensely dense and you won’t find them here. Broadheds keep it simple, noisy piece of shoe- 5PM-7PM emotional, and powerful. And simply enjoyable. gaze wonder to get You’re invited to join us every (D.M. Jones) lost in while we wait 2nd and 4th Tuesday for a family- for the air to warm, the grass to green and the sky Rilo Kiley to clear. It’s fronted by two Canadian gals that make friendly Open Acoustic Jam. Held RKives no qualms about their love of making lots and lots of in Sweetwater’s Conference Hall beautiful noise. from 5-7, these jams are open I should start by Album opener “E” is a cacophony of pretty vocals telling you that I like blanketed in distortion and crashing cymbals before to players of all skill levels, every Rilo Kiley re- being completely engulfed in fuzzy white noise. It’s and guitarists of all ages cord. I also like every a transcendent moment and a hell of a way to open a are encouraged to solo album by the record. From the depths we rise into the slow, hazy attend. It’s sure to be band’s primary vo- beauty of “Hare Tarot Lies.” It’s a slow burner with calist, Jenny Lewis. an excellent bass line and a vocal melody that brings a great time, so grab I consider Lewis to to mind all those great Lush records from those dark, your favorite acoustic be the female rock n’ pre-Clinton days. There’s something quite addictive axe and join us for our roller of her time. and alluring about the vocal interplay of Jasamine If you’re not familiar with these California rockers, White-Gluz and Laura Lloyd. They’re the sweet Open Acoustic Jam. We this odds-and-ends collection is not the place to jump center in the cavernous and explosive songs they cre- encourage you to hang in. I’d suggest kicking off that journey with 2002’s ate. With so many bands putting on their best Kevin out, exchange ideas, The Execution of All Things or even 2004’s More Ad- Shields and Andy Bell impersonations, it’s quite venturous. The poorly named RKives is essentially the refreshing to hear these two creating their own special share songs, and have scraps one of America’s great modern indie bands left brand of ear trauma. fun. We hope to see hanging on their hard drives. That said, this is a good “Blue Neck Riviera” goes in a slightly different you there! record with several songs that could blend in nicely direction, with an almost Crystal Castles sound; it’s with the band’s best moments. There’s some synth-y more electronic but still dream-like in the sense you stuff, some rock-y stuff, some of that sweet ballad-y fell asleep at a Cure show and someone slipped head- goodness, some twang and even a few scorcher party phones on your head with Depeche Mode playing at tracks. Mostly, though, we have a new set of Lewis high volume. “Lizard Kids” and its fuzzy opening vocals for fans to learn, pick apart and cherish. bass breaks through with a breakneck rhythm and While opener “Let Me Back In” is clearly a lost echoed vocals creating a dizzying, hallucinogenic NEXT Rilo classic from the 02-04 era, it’s the sonically de- track. “Lunar Phobia” sounds like Miki Berenyi front- licious and instantly hummable “All the Drugs” that ing Stone Roses. “Wrack Attack” is another great mix JAM first grabbed my gut – Lewis howling in all her tom- of 4AD aesthetics; pop music ran through the ether. MAY 28 boy-turned-pinup glory, flirting with the mic in her “Uhy Yuoi Yoi” ends the album on a sorrowful note. signature “one of the boys” way. Also, “the drugs have Melancholy, lamenting, perfect. nothing’ on me,” as simple of a lyric as it is, feels like Wait To Pleasure is something you’ve heard the kind of classic quip only Lewis and her happily before. Maybe on a long car ride home in the middle hung-over world-view could dream up. of the night. Or possibly on your headphones lying in Another highlight is the inclusion of “The Frug,” bed on a lonely Saturday night. But more than likely, the key track from the band’s first release, The Initial it’s the echoes of a long forgotten dream. That music Friend. While that EP hasn’t aged particularly well you hear somewhere between sleep and conscious- in the big shadow of the band’s sturdy four-album ness. It’s the difference between sad and melancholy. catalog, “The Frug” feels like an essential part of the Lonely and just alone. No Joy create the grey area of Rilo story – the sound of a young band really going contemplation. (John Hubner) for it. “Bury, Bury, Bury Another,” another standout, Send two copies of new CD releases to 2305 E. Call (260) 432–8176 is twang-era Rilo, recorded after Lewis realized the Esterline Rd., Columbia City, IN 46725. It is also soaring depths of her howl. Steel guitar and a more helpful to send bio information, publicity photos and or visit Sweetwater.com. mature writing style accent the band’s late era sound, previous releases, if available. Only full-length, pro- 5501 US Hwy 30 W, Fort Wayne, IN 46818 and “Bury” is prime stuff, a single worthy track from fessionally produced CDs or EPs are accepted. May 23, 2013------www.whatzup.com------7 ------Calendar • Karaoke & DJs------Thursday, May 23 Sunday, May 26
An g o l a Fo r t Wa y n e Skip’s Party Place — Rock Star Karaoke, 8 p.m. After Dark — Dance videos & karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Au b u r n Checkerz Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke w/TJ, 7 p.m. 4 Crowns — Shotgun Prod. Karaoke, 10 p.m. Crooners Karaoke Bar — House KJ, 9 p.m. Mimi’s Retreat — Karaoke, 8 p.m. Fo r t Wa y n e Arena Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke w/Jay, 8 p.m. Monday, May 27 Crooners Karaoke Bar — House KJ, 9 p.m. Fo r t Wa y n e Deer Park Irish Pub — Bucca Karaoke w/Bucca, 10 p.m. After Dark — Karaoke, 10:30 p.m. Latch String Bar & Grill — Ambitious Blondes Ent., 10 p.m. Canal Tap Haus — Flashback Karaoke, 8 p.m. North Star Bar & Grill — Karaoke w/Michael Campbell, 8 p.m. Crooners Karaoke Bar — House KJ, 9 p.m. THIS WEEKEND • MAY 26 O’Sullivan’s Pub — Tronic, 10 p.m. Latch String Bar & Grill — Ambitious Blondes Ent., 10 p.m. Piere’s — House DJ, 9 p.m. Rusty Spur Saloon — American Idol Karaoke 9 p.m. Office Tavern — Swing Time Karaoke, 7 p.m. Tycoon’s Cabaret and Grill — Shooting Star Prod. w/Nacho, 9 Ne w Ha v e n p.m. Canal Tap Haus — Flashback Karaoke, 8 p.m. Mark Thacker & Ne w Ha v e n East Haven — Flashback Karaoke, 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 28 Rack & Helen’s — American Idol Karaoke w/Jesse, 9:30 p.m. Fo r t Wa y n e Jeff McDonald/ Friday, May 24 4D’s Bar & Grill — Karaoke w/Michael Campbell, 9 p.m. Crooners Karaoke Bar — House KJ, 9 p.m. An g o l a O’Sullivan’s Pub — On Key Karaoke, 10 p.m. Club Paradise — DJ Rockin’ Rob, 9:30 p.m. Office Tavern — Shooting Star Prod. w/Stu, 9 p.m. VIP Lounge — Shotgun Prod. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Au b u r n James House Woodland Lounge — American Idol Karaoke w/Josh, 9:30 p.m. 4 Crowns — Shotgun Prod. Karaoke, 10 p.m. Ga r r e t t Meteor Bar & Grill — Classic City Karaoke, 9 p.m. CJ’s Canteena — Classic City Karaoke, 9 p.m. Ch u r u b u s c o Ne w Ha v e n NEXT WEEKEND • June 2 DW Bar & Grill — Karaoke w/DJ Chuck, 10 p.m. Rack & Helen’s — American Idol Karaoke w/TJ, 9:30 p.m. Fo r t Wa y n e A.J.’s Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke w/Eric, 9 p.m. Babylon — DJ Tabatha, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 Babylon, Bears Den — DJ TAB & karaoke w/Steve Jones, 10:30 Juke Joint Jive p.m. Fo r t Wa y n e Columbia Street West — Dance Party w/DJ Rich, 10 p.m. After Dark — Karaoke, 10:30 p.m. Crazy Pinz — American Idol Karaoke w/Josh, 8 p.m. A.J.’s Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke w/Eric, 8 p.m. Crooners Karaoke Bar — KJ Jessica, 9 p.m. Berlin Music Pub — Shooting Star Prod. w/Barbie, 10 p.m. & Austin Johnson Early Bird’s — House DJ, 9 p.m. Chevvy’s Pizza & Sports Bar — American Idol Karaoke w/TJ, 10 p.m. Flashback — House DJ, 9 p.m. Columbia Street West — American Idol Karaoke w/Josh, 9:30 Green Frog — American Idol Karaoke w/TJ, 9:30 p.m. p.m. Hook & Ladder — Shooting Star Prod. w/Stu, 9 p.m. Crooners Karaoke Bar — House KJ, 9 p.m. Office Tavern — Swing Time Karaoke, 9 p.m. Dupont Bar & Grill — Shut Up & Sing w/Michael Campbell, 8 p.m. Peanuts Food & Spirits — DJ Beach, 10 p.m. Office Tavern — Shooting Star Productions w/Stu, 9 p.m. Piere’s — House DJ, 9 p.m. Pine Valley Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke w/Jesse, 8 p.m. Pine Valley Bar & Gril l— American Idol Karaoke w/Jesse, 9:30 Wrigley Field Bar & Grill — Karaoke w/Bucca, 10 p.m. p.m. Ga r r e t t Quaker Steak and Lube — American Idol Karaoke w/Jay, 9:30 Martin’s Tavern — WiseGuy Entertainment w/Josh, 10 p.m. p.m. Rum Runners — DJ dance party, 8:30 p.m. Tower Bar & Grill — Bucca Karaoke w/Ashley, 10 p.m. Thursday, May 30 Uncle Lou’s Steel Mill — Shooting Star Prod. w/Barbie, 10 p.m. An g o l a Woodland Lounge — DJ Randy Alomar, 9 p.m. Skip’s Party Place — Rock Star Karaoke, 8 p.m. La o t t o Au b u r n Sit n’ Bull — Classic City Karaoke, 9 p.m. 4 Crowns — Shotgun Prod. Karaoke, 10 p.m. Le o Mimi’s Retreat — Karaoke, 9 p.m. American Legion Post 409 — Flashback Karaoke, 7:30 p.m. Fo r t Wa y n e JR’s Pu b — American Idol Karaoke w/Doug P, 9 p.m. Arena Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke w/Jay, 8 p.m. Ne w Ha v e n Crooners Karaoke Bar — House KJ, 9 p.m. Canal Tap Haus — Flashback Karaoke, 9 p.m. Deer Park Irish Pub — Bucca Karaoke w/Bucca, 10 p.m. Spudz Bar — Bucca Karaoke w/Bucca, 9 p.m. Latch String Bar & Grill — Ambitious Blondes Ent., 10 p.m. Wo l c o t t v i l l e North Star Bar & Grill — Karaoke w/Michael Campbell, 8 p.m. Coody Brown’s USA — American Idol Karaoke, 9 p.m. O’Sullivan’s Italian Irish Pub — Tronic, 10 p.m. Piere’s — House DJ, 9 p.m. Saturday, May 25 Rusty Spur Saloon — American Idol Karaoke 9 p.m. Tycoon’s Cabaret and Grill — Shooting Star Prod. w/Nacho, 9 An g o l a p.m. Club Paradise — DJ Rockin’ Rob, 9:30 p.m. Ne w Ha v e n Au b u r n East Haven — Flashback Karaoke, 8 p.m. Meteor Bar & Grill — Classic City Karaoke, 9 p.m. Rack & Helen’s — American Idol Karaoke w/Jesse, 9:30 p.m. Fo r t Wa y n e A.J.’s Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke, 9 p.m. Arena Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke, 10 p.m. Friday, May 31 Babylon — Plush, 10 p.m. An g o l a Chevvy’s — Karaoke w/Total Spectrum, 10 p.m. Club Paradise — DJ Rockin’ Rob, 9:30 p.m. Crooners Karaoke Bar — House KJ, 9:30 p.m. Au b u r n Duty’s Buckets Sports Pub — DJ, 9 p.m. 4 Crowns — Shotgun Prod. Karaoke, 10 p.m. Early Bird’s — House DJ, 9 p.m. Meteor Bar & Grill — Classic City Karaoke, 9 p.m. Flashback — House DJ, 9 p.m. Ch u r u b u s c o Hammerheads — Shotgun Prod. Karaoke, 10 p.m. DW Bar & Grill — Karaoke w/DJ Chuck, 10 p.m. Jag’s Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke, 9 p.m. Fo r t Wa y n e Latch String Bar & Grill — Ambitious Blondes Ent., 10 p.m. Babylon — DJ Tabatha, 10:30 p.m. Piere’s — House DJ, 9 p.m. Babylon, Bears Den — DJ TAB & karaoke w/Steve Jones, 10:30 Pike’s Pub — Shooting Star Productions w/Stu, 10 p.m. p.m. Pine Valley Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Columbia Street West — Dance Party w/DJ Rich, 10 p.m. Tower Bar & Grill — Bucca Karaoke w/Bucca, 10 p.m. Crazy Pinz — American Idol Karaoke w/Josh, 8 p.m. Uncle Lou’s Steel Mill — Shooting Star Prod. w/Barbie, 10 p.m. Crooners Karaoke Bar — KJ Jessica, 9 p.m. VFW 8147 — Come Sing With Us Karaoke w/Steve, 9 p.m. Early Bird’s — House DJ, 9 p.m. Ha m i l t o n Flashback — House DJ, 9 p.m. Hamilton House — Jammin’ Jan Karaoke, 10 p.m. Green Frog — American Idol Karaoke w/TJ, 9:30 p.m. Ne w Ha v e n Hook & Ladder — Shooting Star Prod. w/Stu, 9 p.m. Canal Tap Haus — Flashback Karaoke, 9 p.m. Office Tavern — Swing Time Karaoke, 9 p.m. Po e Peanuts Food & Spirits — DJ Beach, 10 p.m. Hi Ho Again — Shooting Star Prod. w/Nacho, 10 p.m. Piere’s — House DJ, 9 p.m. Pine Valley Bar & Grill — American Idol Karaoke w/Jesse, 9:30 p.m. Quaker Steak and Lube — American Idol Karaoke w/Jay, 9:30
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Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : Cash only, ATM avail- Th e Br a t Pa c k — Rat Pack at Skully’s D & D S — Variety at able Boneyard, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., no Country Heritage Winery, LaOtto, 5 Hi l l b i l l i e s f r o m Ou t e r s p a c e — Rock cover, 637-0198 p.m., no cover, 637-2980 at Tilted Kilt, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., no a n my t h cover, 459-3985 alley sports bar Ca d i l l a c Ra n c h — Classic rock at D S — Acoustic variety at Sports Bar • 1455 Goshen Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-4421 American Legion Post 241, Fort Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, Ho t e l Ca l i f o r n i a : A Sa l u t e t o t h e 5-8 p.m., no cover, 422-5055 Ea g l e s — Classic rock at Foellinger Ex p e c t : Saturday bands 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover; Sports on 21 big screen Wayne, 8:30 p.m., no cover, 747- 7851 Theatre, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., $13, TVs all week. Ea t s : Sandwiches, Fort Wayne’s best breaded tender- 427-6715 loin, pizzas, soups and salads. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Inside Pro Bowl West, Gateway Plaza on Goshen Road. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.; 9 a.m.- 11 p.m Tues.-Wed.; 9 a.m.-12 a.m. Thurs.; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri.; 9 a.m.-3 ------a.m. Sat.; and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc babylon Dance Club • 112 E. Masterson Ave., Fort Wayne • 260-247-5062 Ribfest, Metal and Pharr Benefit Ex p e c t : Two unique bars in one historic building. DJ Tabatha on Just the other day I caught a glimpse of a Ger- Fridays and Plush DJs on Saturdays. DJ TAB and karaoke in the Bears Den Fridays. Come shake it up in our dance cage. Outdoor patio. manfest billboard alongside the road and was quickly reminded how fast the festival season is approach- Out and About Ask for nightly specials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Three blocks south of the Downtown Hilton on Calhoun St., then left on Masterson. Catty-corner ing. Not sure about you, but I’m ready to spend some NICK BRAUN from the Oyster Bar. Ho u r s : 6 p.m.-3 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full- quality time down at Headwaters; you can guarantee Service; Pm t : Cash only, ATM available a wide range of live music will be on tap this summer. Soon after Germanfest will be Ribfest, Greek Fest, ing artist Incite will be strolling through town. These beamer’s sports grill Three Rivers Festival and plenty of other family fun groove metalists opened for Soulfly the last time they Sports/Music/Variety • W. County Line Rd. & Highway 30 • 260-625-1002 gatherings. were in town, and now they’re out on their own head- Ex p e c t : Friendliest bar in Allen County. Big Ten, NASCAR, NFL on Today I was looking over the 16th Annual Ribfest lining tour. The band features Richie Cavalera (vo- 12 big screen, hi-def TVs. Ea t s : Complete menu featuring homemade lineup to see what was in store for this time around, cals) and frontman Max Cavalera and has been going pizza, Beamer’s Burger Bar, killer Philly steak sandwiches, juicy sir- and one band on the bill that stood out to me was strong since its formation in 2004 and the release of Ac t i v i t i e s : loins, great salads, fish on Fridays. Pool, darts, cornhole. Eliminator, the ZZ Top tribute band. In case you’re its sophomore effort, All Out War, last November. That Live bands on weekends, no cover. Smoking allowed, four state-of- too young to remember, Eliminator was actually the fine piece of work was produced by former Machine the-art smoke eaters. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : A quick 10 minutes west of Coliseum on U.S. 30. Ho u r s : Open daily at 11 a.m., noon on Sunday. title of ZZ Top’s eighth studio album that featured a Head and Soulfly guitarist Logan Mader. Also on the Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex, Disc ton of hits, including “Gimme All Your Lovin’,” “Got bill that evening will be our own Koheleth, Beneath Me Under Pressure,” “Sharp Dressed Man,” “Legs” it All and Double Barrel Blasphemy. The show will BERLIN MUSIC PUB and “TV Dinners.” For an album that sold 10 million begin at 7 p.m., with tickets $8 in advance and $10 day Music • 1201 W. Main St., Fort Wayne • 260-580-1120 copies, I think it’s the best fit for the name of a tribute of. Ex p e c t : The region’s premier underground/D.I.Y. music venue featur- act, don’t you? Not that Tres Hombres, El Loco, or A short trip south to Decatur will have you taking ing genres such as metal, punk, Americana, indie pop, etc. Karaoke Recycler are bad names, but Eliminator just rolls off in a day full of live music on Sunday, June 9. Wild Wednesdays, bluegrass jam hosted by Old and Dirty on Thursdays, live the tongue I guess. Anyhow, the Chicago-based Elimi- Mountain Berries, Lost Vegas, The Birch Band, For music on Fridays and Saturdays, $1 drink specials on Thursdays and nator have been covering ZZ Top for 20 years now Play, 11:58 and Edible will join forces for a benefit Sundays. Free WIFI. Ea t s : Pizzas and sandwiches. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : with their Rip Van Winkle style beards and rock n’ roll for the children of Lexy Pharr. Lexy was just 23 when Corner of West Main and Cherry. Ho u r s : 3 p.m.-3 a.m. Monday- sing alongs. So if you’re wondering what the secret is she recently lost her life in a traffic accident, leaving Saturday, noon-3 a.m. Sunday. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : Visa, MC, Disc, ATM available to a band’s longevity, those would be the guys to ask. behind two beautiful daughters: Aubree (age 2) and Eliminator will be in town Friday, June 14 to perform Braelynn (seven months old). From noon until 8 p.m. GET ALL YOUR SHOWS FEATURED ON WHATZUP.COM’S at Ribfest, so make a point to scope them out. Sure, come to the Fraternal Order of Eagles (1039 S. 11th you may have seen ZZ Top when they played the Em- St.) and enjoy the fine music lineup as well as a hog HOMEPAGE AND INCLUDED IN WHATZUP’S DAILY EMAIL bassy back in 2007, or perhaps you’re going to catch roast, auction and raffles. It’s all for a good caus. Or- BLAST REACHING OVER 1,400 SUBSCRIBERS. them this summer on the road, but this tribute act will ganizers are still looking for auction/raffle items if be something to see. Check out www.bbqribfest.com anyone would like to lend a hand. If you’re willing to EMAIL [email protected] OR CALL for the complete rundown of acts to perform. help, call 260-701-1440. Legends Sports Bar will find themselves hosting 260.691.3188 TO FIND OUT HOW. a night of metal on Sunday, June 2, as national record- [email protected] 10------www.whatzup.com------May 23, 2013 THURSDAY NIGHTS • 9PM friday, May 24 • 5-8pm NIGHTLIFE whatzup/wooden nickel C2G MUSIC HALL Dan Smyth Music • 323 W. Baker St., Fort Wayne • 260-426-6464 Ex p e c t : Great live music on one of Fort Wayne’s best stages. Diverse battle of the bands X SATURDAY, May 25• 10pm musical genres from local, regional and national performers, all in a THIRSTY THURSDAY comfortable, all-ages, family-friendly, intimate atmosphere. Excellent $8 MILLER LITE PITCHERS venue for shows, events, presentations, meetings and gatherings. Ea t s : $11 SUMMER SHANDY PITCHERS Local vendors may cater during shows. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Downtown Tested on on Baker between Ewing and Harrison, just south of Parkview Field. EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT Ho u r s : Shows typically start at 8 p.m.; doors open an hour earlier. Al c o h o l : Beer & wine during shows only; Pm t : Cash, check Animals CALHOUN STREET SOUPS, SALADS & SPIRITS “CS3” Music/Variety • 1915 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne • 260-456-7005 DJ DANCE PARTY Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere, jazz DJ Friday night, live shows, weekly On the Landing • 135 W. Columbia St., ft. Wayne drink specials, private outdoor patio seating. Ea t s : Daily specials, full menu of sandwiches, soups, salads, weekend dinner specials and 260-422-5055 • www.columbiastreetwest.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 Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at Mulligan’s Th e Re s c u e Pl a n — Rock at Latch Da v i d Dy e r w/Da v e Wi l l i a m s o n — Restaurant & Pub, Angola, 7-11 String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 Comedy at Snickerz Comedy Bar, ChAMPIONS SPORTS BAR p.m., no cover, 833-8899 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Fort Wayne, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., $9.50, Sports Bar • 1150 S. Harrison St., Fort Wayne • 260-467-1638 Jo e St a b e l l i — Jazz guitar at Hall’s Old To d d Ha r r o l d Tr i o — R&B/blues at 486-0216 Ex p e c t : High-action sports watching experience featuring 30 HD Gas House, Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m., Club Soda, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- Ea r p h o r i k — Progressive jams at Deer no cover, 426-3411 12:30 a.m., no cover, 426-3442 Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., TVs, state-of-the-art sound systems and booths with private flat screen Jo n Du r n e l l — Acoustic duo at Deer —U.R.B. Reggae/rock at North Star no cover, 432-8966 TVs. Karaoke Thursday nights. UFC Fight Nights. Great drink spe- Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 El e c t r o 35 — Electrified orchestral cials. Ea t s : Varied menu to suit any palate. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner no cover, 432-8966 a.m., no cover, 471-3798 folk/album release party at St. Regis of Jefferson Blvd. and S. Harrison St., inside Courtyard by Marriott. Ju k e Jo i n t Jive — Classic rock at Skip’s Club, Warsaw, 9-11 p.m., $5, 574- Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat. 307-2582 Party Place, Angola, 9:30 p.m.-2 Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex, Disc, ATM a.m., $5, 665-3922 Saturday, May 25 Fo r t Wa y n e ’s Al m o s t Fa m o u s — Teen a t o w s e r bands, dance groups, acoustic musi- K B — Blues at Don Hall’s 11M12D w/Br o c k An d r e w s , Ta y l o r Checkerz Bar & Grill cians, singers and inspired perform- Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 Fr e d r i c k s, Co n d e m n e d Na t i o n , Ji mmy ers at 900 block of Calhoun Street, Pub/Tavern • 1706 W. Till Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-489-0286 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Ba l l , Di a n a Fi r e , DeA Dr e a m z , Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., free, 427- Ex p e c t : Free WIFI, all sports networks on 10 TVs, pool table and Ma d Jr. — Rock at 4D’s Bar & Grill, Ho o s i e r d a d d y , Tw i s t e d Av e r s i o n , 1128 games. Live rock Fridays & Saturdays. Ea t s : Kitchen open all day w/ Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 490- Zi z a g & Pa m e l a , Co r e y Rh ym e z , r e d d y a n d t h e o t o d s 6488 Ve r s a t y l e , Ko o l Ka t — Rock/metal/ F H R — Classic full menu & the best wings in town. Daily home-cooked lunch spe- Mu t t s w/Th e Or a n g e Op e r a , Sl o w rap at Carl’s Tavern, New Haven, 2 rock at Hamilton House, Hamilton, cials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : On the corner of Lima and Till roads. Ho u r s : Po k e s , Be k a h Br a d l e y — Rock at p.m., no cover, 749-9133 5-9 p.m., no cover, 488-3344 Open 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Fri., noon-3 a.m. Sat., noon-midnight Sun. Calhoun Street Soups, Salads & G-Mo n e y & Fa b u l o u s Rh y t h m — Blues Ad a m St r a c k — Variety at Don Hall’s Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, ATM available Spirits, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., $5, 456- Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 Funk at Jimmy’s on James, Angola, 7005 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 833-9676 Columbia Street West Gr a v e Ro b b e r w/Sh u n n e d , Be n e a t h it No r t h Si d e Wi l d s i d e r s — Jazz at North Au s t r i a Po r t a — Rock at O’Sullivan’s Rock • 135 W. Columbia St., Fort Wayne • 260-422-5055 Side High School, Fort Wayne, 7:30 Italian Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 Al l , Me s s a g e in Bl o o d — Rock at p.m., $5, 467-2800 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 422-5896 Piere’s Entertainment Center, Fort Ex p e c t : The Fort’s No. 1 rock club — Live bands every Saturday. Wayne, 9:30 p.m., $5, 486-1979 a t s Op e n Ja m — Hosted by Phil’s Family Big Di c k a n d t h e Pe n e t r a t o r s — Rock DJ Night every Friday w/ladies in free. E : Wide variety featuring Lizard at A&O Sweetshop, Fort at Dupont Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Th e Ho t Ro d Ki n g s — Rockabilly at salads, sandwiches, pizzas, grinders, Southwestern and daily specials. Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 739-5388 9:30 p.m., cover, 483-1311 Eagles Post 985, Kendallville, 2-4 Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Downtown on The Landing. Ho u r s : Open 4 p.m.-3 p.m., no cover, 343-9030 Op e n Mic — At Firehouse Cafe, Fort Ca d i l l a c Ra n c h — Classic rock at a.m. Mon.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no cover, 444- Circle Bee Campground, Angola, Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at American 4071 7:30 p.m., no cover, 665-5007 Legion Post 423, Orland, 7-10 p.m., DEER PARK PUB no cover, 829-6544 Ov e r Ea s y & JD Sm i t h — Oldies at Ch r i s Wo r t h & Ja d e d Jo k e r — Rock/ Eclectic • 1530 Leesburg Rd. Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-432-8966 Venice Restaurant, Fort Wayne, variety at 4D’s Bar & Grill, Fort Jo e St a b e l l i — Jazz guitar at Hall’s Old x p e c t 6:30-9:30 p.m., no cover, 482-1618 Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, Gas House, Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m., E : Home to Dancioke, 12 craft beer lines, 75 domestic and Pl a n B — Rock at Dupont Bar & 490-6488 no cover, 426-3411 imported beers, assorted wines, St. Pat’s Parade, keg toss, Irish snug u k e o i n t ive Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m., cover, Da n Smy t h Tr i o — Rock variety at Lake J J J — Classic rock at Skip’s and USF students. Friday/Saturday live music, holiday specials. 483-1311 George Retreat, Fremont, 8-11 p.m., Party Place, Angola, 9:30 p.m.-2 Outdoor beer garden. www.deerparkpub.com. Wi-Fi hotspot. Ea t s : a.m., $5, 665-3922 no cover, 833-2266 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., noon-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Beer & Wine; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc DICKY’S WILD HARE Pub/Tavern • 2910 Maplecrest Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-486-0590 Ex p e c t : Live bands Saturday nights; Family-friendly, laid back atmosphere; Large selection of beers. Ea t s : An amazing array of sandwiches & munchies; Chuck Wagon BBQ, seafood entrees and pizza. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : 2 blocks north of State St. on Maplecrest at Georgetown. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Amex, Visa, Disc DON HALL’S FACTORY PRIME RIB Dining/Music • 5811 Coldwater Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-484-8693 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. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : Checks, MC, Visa, Disc, Amex, DC YOUR WHATZUP NIGHTLIFE LISTING GETS: • All your calendar entries featured on whatzup.com’s homepage with over 1,400 unique daily visits. • All your calendar entries included in whatzup’s daily email blast reaching over 1,400 subscribers. • Live links included with all your online calendar entries. • A live link on whatzup’s homepage. • Reduced rates on any display advertising you purchase. CALL 260.691.3188 FOR MORE INFORMATION
May 23, 2013------www.whatzup.com------11 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLIFE wednesday nights THURSDAY, may 23 • 8:30PM Latch String DON HALL’S TRIANGLE PARK BAR & GRILLE SHUT UP & SING KARAOKE SHAM Every Thursday Dining/Music • 3010 Trier Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-482-4343 W/MICHAEL CAMPBELL $1 bud/bud light $1.50 Domestic Longnecks Ex p e c t : Great prime rib, steak, chops and excellent seafood menu, $1 MILLER & COORS LIGHT 1/2 price appetizers (6-10pm) along with sandwiches, snacks and big salads. Very relaxing atmo- FRIDAY, May 24 • 10-2 sphere, with a huge sundeck overlooking a pond. Daily dinner and friday, may 24 • 9:30PM SATURDAY, May 25 • 9:30PM drink specials, live music every Wednesday and Saturday night, and Rescue Plan kids love us too! More online at www.donhalls.com. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : and the KaraokE Every Mon., THURS. & Sat. Two miles east of Glenbrook Square, on Trier Road between Hobson Big Dick and Coliseum Blvd. Ho u r s : Open daily at 11 a.m. Al c o h o l : Full Penetrators Ambitious BLONDES Service; Pm t : Checks, MC, Visa, Disc, Amex PLAN B Every Tuesday DUPONT BAR & grill Numerous Daily Drink $2.50 Imports • $1.00 Tacos Sports Bar • 10336 Leo Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-1311 KENNY TAYLOR Ex p e c t : Great daily drink specials, three pool tables, 14 TVs, Shut Up & food Specials and Sing Karaoke w/Mike Campbell every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. & THE TIKIONGAS and live music Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Ea t s : $6.99 daily 10336 Leo RD, Ft Wayne • 260-483-1311 lunch specials; 50¢ wings all day on Wednesdays. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : WWW.DUPONTBARANDGRILL.COM 3221 N. Clinton • Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526 North of Fort Wayne at Leo Crossing (Dupont & Clinton). Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-12 midnight Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------FIREFLY COFFEE HOUSE Ph i l Sc h u r g e r — Jazz at Club Soda, Te s t e d o n An i m a l s — Rock at Columbia Fr e d d y a n d t h e Ho t Ro d s — Classic Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Street West, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., rock at Hamilton House, Hamilton, Coffeehouse • 3523 N. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-373-0505 no cover, 426-3442 $5, 422-5055 5-9 p.m., no cover, 488-3344 Ex p e c t : Peaceful, comfortable atmosphere; live music on Friday & Pi n k Dr o y d — Pink Floyd tribute at 469 To d d Ha r r o l d Tr i o — R&B/blues at Lu e n e l l w/Ke s s , Emm e t t Cr a z -E- Saturday, 5-6:30 p.m.; local artists featured monthly; outdoor seating. Sports & Spirits, New Haven, 4-6 Eagles Post 3512, Fort Wayne, 7-11 Ca n n o n — Comedy at Tycoon’s (www.fireflycoffeehousefw. com). Free wireless Internet. Ea t s : Great p.m., $5, 749-7864 p.m., no cover, 436-3512 Cabaret & Grill, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., coffee, teas, smoothies; fresh-baked items; light lunches and soups. Ra n d y Ki m b a l l Bl u e s Tr i o — Blues at $25 adv., $30 d.o.s., 420-4308 Mad Anthony’s Auburn Tap Room, Ta j Ma h o l i c s — Blues variety at Latch e t t i n g h e r e G T : Corner of North Anthony Blvd. and St. Joe River Auburn, 8-11 p.m., no cover, 927- Sunday, May 26 String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 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 0500 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 483-5526 Ch r i s Wo r t h — Variety at Jimmy’s on l c o h o l m t p.m. Sun. A : None; P : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Ro b e r t Ro g e r s — Contemporary James, Angola, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no Christian at Buck Lake Ranch, cover, 833-9676 LATCH STRING BAR & GRILL Angola, 7 p.m., freewill donation, Monday, May 27 Fo r t Wa y n e Ph i l h a r m o n i c — The 665-6699 Pubs & Taverns • 3221 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526 Freimann Series with performances Op e n Mic Ni g h t — At Checkerz Bar Ex p e c t : Fun, friendly, rustic atmosphere. Daily drink specials. Music Sn y d e r , So n s & In-La w s — Variety at of Beethoven’s “Eyeglasses Duo,” & Grill, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no entertainment every night. No cover. Tuesdays, Rockabilly w/Kenny North Star Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Schubert’s “Fantasy in C Major” cover, 489-0286 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 471-3798 Taylor & $2.50 imports; Thursdays, $1.50 longnecks; Sundays, $3.50 and Tchaikovsky’s “Souvenir de Sc r a t c h ‘N’Sn i f f — Acoustic pop/rock Sp i k e & Th e Bu l l d o g s — Oldies at Old Long Islands; Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays, Ambitious Blondes Florence” at Rhinehart Recital Hall, at Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, Settlers Days, Columbia City, 8-9:30 IPFW, Fort Wayne, 2:30 p.m., $20, 6:30-8 p.m., no cover, 432-8966 Karaoke. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : On point where Clinton and Lima roads p.m., free, 229-7234 481-0777 meet, next to Budget Rental. Ho u r s : Open Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Sun., noon-12:30 a.m. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa Mad Anthony Brewing cOMPANY Brew Pub/Micro Brewery • 2002 S. Broadway, Fort Wayne • 260-426-2537 whatzup PERFORMERS DIRECTORY Ex p e c t : Ten beers freshly hand-crafted on premises and the eclectic ACOUSTIC VARIETY ROCK madness of Munchie Emporium. Ea t s : 4-1/2 star menus, ‘One of the Mike Conley...... 260-750-9758 80D...... 260-519-1946 best pizzas in America,’ large vegetarian menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Just ALTERNATIVE ROCK Juke Joint Jive...... 260-403-4195 southwest of downtown Fort Wayne at Taylor & Broadway. Ho u r s : My Lost Tribe...... www.facebook.com/mylosttribe Little Orphan Andy...... 574-342-8055 Usually 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc BLUES The Rescue Plan...... 260-750-9500 North Star Bar & Grill Big Daddy Dupree and the Broke ROCK & BLUES Pubs & Taverns • 2915 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-471-3798 & Hungry Blues Band...... 708-790-0538 Dirty Comp’ny...... 260-431-5048 Ex p e c t : Daily food and drink specials. Karaoke w/Mike Campbell classic rock Walkin’ Papers...... 260-445-6390 Thursday. Live bands Friday-Saturday. Blue Light Monday w/$1 The Remnants...... 260-466-1945 ROCK & REGGAE drinks, $1 beers & DJ Spin Live playing your favorites. $1.75 domestic CLASSIC ROCK & COUNTRY Black Cat Mambo...... 260-705-5868 longnecks Tuesday & Thursday, $2 wells & $1 DeKuyper Wednesday. The Joel Young Band...... 260-414-4983 Unlikely Alibi...... 260-615-2966 Beer specials Friday. Ea t s : Full menu feat. burgers, pizza, grinders and CLASSICAL ROCK & SOUL our famous North Star fries. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : State Blvd. at Beacon The Jaenicke Consort Inc...... 260-426-9096 Urban Legend...... 260-312-1657 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. comedy ROCK & VARIETY Sat.; noon-midnight Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc Mike Moses...... 260-804-7834 Hill Billy Blues...... 260-701-2163 O’SULLIVAN’S ITALIAN IRISH PUB COUNTRY & country rock KillNancy...... 260-740-6460 or 260-579-1516 Pub/Tavern • 1808 W. Main St., Fort Wayne • 260-422-5896 BackWater...... 260-494-5364 ROCK N’ ROLL Ex p e c t : A Fort Wayne tradition of good times & great drinks! Darts, John Curran & Renegade...... 260-402-1634 Biff and The Cruisers...... 260-417-5495 foosball, live entertainment. Karaoke Tuesday nights. Ea t s : O’s Marshall Law...... 260-229-3360 ROCk/heavy & metal famous pizza every day. Italian dinners Wednesday, 5:30-9:30 p.m. DISC JOCKEYS/KARAOKE A Sick World...... 260-403-8988 Reservations accepted. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : West of downtown at the cor- American Idol Karaoke...... 260-637-7926 or 260-341-4770 ROCk/metal ner of Main and Runnion. Ho u r s : 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 12 noon-1 Shotgun Productions Karaoke...... 260-241-7181 Valhalla...... 260-413-2027 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc funk TRIBUTES OFFICE TAVERN Big Dick & The Penetrators...... 260-415-6955 Pink Droyd...... 260-414-8818 Pub/Tavern • 3306 Brooklyn Ave., Fort Wayne • 260-478-5827 horn band variety Ex p e c t : New, fresh look. Not sticky floors. Friendly, prompt service. Tim Harrington Band...... 765-479-4005 Big Money and the Spare Change...... 260-515-3868 Pool table and video games. Ea t s : Handmade, 1/2-lb. burgers and ORIGINAL ACOUSTIC Elephants in Mud...... 260-413-4581 great original chicken wings every day. 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Lounge boasts an upscale rock n’ Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Angola, 8-11 p.m., no cover, 833- Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, roll theme with comfortable seating, including booths and separated 7082 5-8 p.m., no cover, 422-5055 Ma s h Up Ma f i a f e a t Tr a v i s Br o w n , lounge areas; 15 TVs; covered smoking patio. Ea t s : Full menu includ- Jo n Du r n e l l — Acoustic at Beamer’s De e Be e s — Variety at Don Hall’s Ma u r i c e Tu r n e r a n d Jo n Ro s s — ing steaks, seafood, burgers, deli sandwiches, our famous homemade Variety open jam at Berlin Music Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, 7-9 p.m., Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, no cover, 625-1002 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 pizza & grilled wings. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Behind Casa’s on Dupont. 580-1120 Ke n n y Sm i t h w/Am b e r Pr e s t o n — Ra i n s , De v o u r t h e Da y , Be n e a t h it Al l , Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Mon.-Tues.; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Wed.-Fri.; 3 p.m.- Op e n Mic a n d Ta l e n t Se a r c h — At Deer Comedy at Snickerz Comedy Bar, Te s t e d o n An i m a l s — Rock to ben- 3 a.m. Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m., $8, 486- efit MDA at Piere’s Entertainment no cover, 432-8966 0216 Center, Fort Wayne, 8:30 p.m., $10 SNICKERZ COMEDY BAR Op e n Mic Ho s t e d b y Mi k e Co n l e y — donation, 486-1979 Comedy • 5535 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-486-0216 At Mad Anthony Brewing Company, Ec l i p s e — Classic Rock at Deer Park Ex p e c t : Wednesday, May 29 Fort Wayne, 8:30 p.m., no cover, Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., no See the brightest comics in America every Thurs. thru Sat. 426-2537 cover, 432-8966 night. Ea t s : Sandwiches, chicken strips, fish planks, nachos, wings & a v i d o l f e D W — Rock at Sit ‘N Bull Pub Op e n St a g e Ja m H o s t e d b y Po p ’N’Fr e s h El e c t r i c Pa n d a w/ Po o p d e f l e x , Sl o w more. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : In front of Piere’s. 2.5 miles east of Exit 112A & Patio, LaOtto, 6:30 p.m., no cover, — Blues variety at Office Tavern, Po k e s — Rock at O’Sullivan’s Italian off I-69. Ho u r s : Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. 897-3052 Fort Wayne, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-1 Fri. and Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Th e Du e l i n g Ke y b o a r d Bo y s — Paul no cover, 478-5827 a.m., no cover, 422-5896 New Stewart & Brian Frushour at Rh o n d a Vi n c e n t — Bluegrass at Fr e d Ro t h e r t — Acoustic at Beamer’s STATE GRILL 4D’s Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 7-10 Goodtimes Theatre, Bearcreek Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, 6-8 p.m., Pub/Tavern • 1210 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5618 p.m., no cover, 490-6488 Farms, Bryant, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., no cover, 625-1002 r e gg e n d e r a n d Ex p e c t : The most historic bar in Fort Wayne. A great pour for a low G B B — Variety at North $25-$30, 997-6822 Ge n e Do n n e l l y III — Acoustic rock at Star Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 7-10 Ro b b i e V. & He i d i Du o — Variety at Friendly Fox, Fort Wayne, 6:30-8:30 price. Belly up to the bar with the friendly Lakeside folk. Great beer p.m., no cover, 471-3798 Lake George Retreat, Fremont, 7:30- p.m., no cover, 745-3369 selection and the world’s most dangerous jukebox. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Op e n Mic a n d Ta l e n t Se a r c h Ho s t e d b y 10:30 p.m., no cover, 833-2266 Hu b i e As h c r a f t — Acoustic variety Corner of State Blvd. and Crescent Ave., across from The Rib Room. 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May 23, 2013------www.whatzup.com------13 ------Calendar • On the Road------Summer is the time when nostalgia acts 311 w/Cypress Hill, G. Love & Special Sauce July 3 Charter One Pavilion Chicago seem to come out of the woodwork for con- 311 w/Cypress HIll July 5 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati cert tours. And why not? Most people have Road Notez 311 w/Cypress Hill, G. Love & Special Sauce ($20-$59.50) July 7 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI more time on their hands during the sum- 3 Doors Down July 23 PNC Pavilion Cincinnati mer and want to get out of the house while CHRIS HUPE 1964 The Tribute June 22 Performing Arts Center at Foster Park Kokomo it’s nice out, so a concert is a good excuse. 9 Left Dead, Ghost in the Machine, Another Lost Year, Adalene, Fall II Rise (Free) May 23 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne What’s not exciting is the recent resurgence of “boy band” tours the last couple of years. Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo ($20-$75) June 1 The Philmore on Broadway Fort Wayne The Airborne Toxic Event June 12 House of Blues Cleveland Yeah, I understand the deal. Their audience from the 90s now has jobs and money to shell The Airborne Toxic Event June 16 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH out for tickets, so promoters and fans connect on one night to relive childhood memories Alabama Shakes w/Jonny Fritz, Corndawg, Houndmouth June 18 Lifestyle Communities Pavilion Columbus, OH at fifty bucks or more a pop, and both parties are happy. It’s not unlike any other tour of Albert Lee ($25) Aug. 11 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI this nature, except that they’re relatively talentless and manufactured boy bands. On the Alice Cooper w/Marilyn Manson June 13 Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica Cleveland other hand, I enjoy reliving my formative years through bands that are classified as “hair Alice Cooper ($39.50-$69.50) July 2 Morris Performing Arts Center South Bend metal” (a name I hate and one that doesn’t do the era justice, by the way), so I get it. On Alice Cooper ($29.50-$62.50) July 10 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne that note, Backstreet Boys announced a summer tour last week that starts August 2 in Alice in Chains w/Jane’s Addiction, Coheed and Cambria, Circa Survive Aug. 23 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Alkaline Trio w/Bayside, Off With Their Heads May 26 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH Chicago and visits the Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre August 4, Detroit August 8, Cleveland All Good Music Festival feat. Furthur with Phil Lesh & Bob Weir, Pretty Lights, Primus, August 9 and Cincinnati August 10. Jesse McCartney will open. I’m sure it will be a Yonder Mountain String Band, John Butler Trio, Beats Antique, STS9, Grace Potter & the great time if you’re into that sort of thing. Nocturnals, Lettuce, The Werks, Papadosio, Left Over Salmon, Toubab Krewe & more July 18-21 Legend Valley Thornville, OH While we’re on the nostalgia trail, Dokken, Slaughter, Sebastian Bach of Skid Row The Allman Brothers Band Aug. 20-21 Chicago Theatre Chicago Alt-J June 11 House of Blues Cleveland fame and Lita Ford will head out on tour this summer to help aging rockers like me have Amadou and Mariam June 29 Park West Chicago some fun before we head to the retirement home. The four acts will visit The Congress America ($25-$35) July 20 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Theater in Chicago August 17 and Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo the next night. Anberlin July 8 Subterranean Chicago Anberlin July 10 Deluxe at Old National Centre Indianapolis Chicago’s got a lot of great concerts and festivals this summer (like most summers), in- Anberlin July 11 Taft Theatre Cincinnati cluding Lollapalooza August 2-4 and Pitchfork Music Festival July 19-21. Now comes the Andrew Belle w/Neulore, Peter Groenwald ($15) May 24 Schubas Tavern Chicago announcement of this year’s Riot Fest, a festival geared toward punk rockers. Headliners Aretha Franklin ($10-$75) June 22 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI for the annual party are Fall Out Boy and Blink-182, but the lineup also includes a sur- Art of Shock ($34) July 3 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville prise with the announcement of Motorhead’s attendance along with more likely suspects Atlas Genius w/The Postelles ($12-$15) June 6 Deluxe at Old National Centre Indianapolis AFI, Violent Femmes, Rancid, Sublime with Rome and Blondie. The festival also in- Atlas Genius June 24 St. Andrews Hall Detroit cludes carnival rides and games and takes place September 13-15 in Humboldt Park. Avett Brothers May 25 Lifestyle Communities Pavilion Columbus, OH B-52’s June 26 PNC Pavilion Cincinnati Wanna know who the new Stone Temple Pilots singer is? Former singer Scott Weiland B-52’s w/The Go-Go’s ($23-$67) June 29 Hoosier Park Racing & Casino Anderson, IN was fired recently (and for good reason judging by his Fort Wayne performance a few B.B. King ($29-$100) June 4 Honeywell Center Wabash months ago), so the band needed a replacement when they played a surprise gig in Los An- Backstreet Boys ($15-$150) Aug. 2 Charter One Pavilion Chicago geles last week. The vocalist was none other than Chester Bennington of Linkin Park. Backstreet Boys ($49.50-$125) Aug. 4 Toledo Zoo Ampitheater Toledo Backstreet Boys ($24.50-$92) Aug. 8 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Park is reportedly a huge STP fan and was ecstatic to have helped out for the gig. Is he the Backstreet Boys ($54-$96) Aug. 9 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati permanent replacement? No one knows for sure, but it was made clear Linkin Park are his Backstreet Boys w/Jesse McCartney Aug. 10 Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica Cleveland first priority. STP may become his second, though. Baroness June 7 St. Andrews Hall Detroit [email protected] Baroness June 8 The Pyramid Scheme Grand Rapids Baroness June 11 Deluxe at Old National Centre Indianapolis Baroness June 12 Taft Theatre Cincinnati BoDeans ($27-$65) June 20 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL The Beach Boys ($23-$67) Aug. 31 Hoosier Park Racing & Casino Anderson, IN Bon Jovi July 12 Soldier Field Chicago Barenaked Ladies w/Ben Folds Five, Guster July 5 Lifestyle Communities Pavilion Columbus, OH Bon Jovi July 16 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Barenaked Ladies July 9 Charter One Pavilion Chicago Boney James w/Alex Bugnon June 22 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Barenaked Ladies w/Ben Folds Five, Guster, Boothby Graffoe ($25-$85) July 12 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Brad Paisley June 6 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati The Bats w/Magic Gloves ($16-$18) June 9 Schubas Tavern Chicago Bret Michaels May 27 Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica Cleveland BBQ Ribfest feat. The Kelly Richey Band, Will Owen Gage ($4-$8) June 13 Headwaters Park Fort Wayne Brian Lorente and the Usual Suspects June 1 Czar’s 505 St. Joseph, MI BBQ Ribfest feat. Eliminator, The Ruf Records Blues Caravan, The Harless Brothers, BritBeat ($12) Aug. 10 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne BC Fuzzz, Will Owen Gage ($4-$8) June 14 Headwaters Park Fort Wayne Bruno Mars w/Ellie Goulding July 10 Schottenstein Center Columbus, OH BBQ Ribfest feat. Eric Steckel Band, Royal Southern Brotherhood, The Out Bruno Mars w/Ellie Goulding ($40-$84) July 11 Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI of Favor Boys, Mojo Theory, Sad Sam Blues Jam, Trackless ($4-$8) June 15 Headwaters Park Fort Wayne Bruno Mars w/Ellie Goulding July 13 United Center Chicago BBQ Ribfest feat. Eric Steckel Band, Old Crown Brass Band, Todd Harrold Bruno Mars w/Fitz & The Tantrums Aug. 19 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Band, G-Money & The Fabulous Rhythm (Free) June 16 Headwaters Park Fort Wayne Buddy Guy May 26 Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica Cleveland The Beach Boys Aug. 1 Meijer Garden Grand Rapids Cannibal Corpse June 8 Bogart’s Cincinnati The Beach Boys Aug. 3 Wood County Fair Bowling Green Carly Rae Jepsen, Cher Llyod, Emblem 3, Zedd ($15-$45) June 16 Meadow Brook Music Festival Rochester Hill, MI The Beach Boys Aug. 4 Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica Cleveland Carly Rae Jepsen w/Hot Chelle Rae Aug. 30 Lawn at White River State Park Indianapolis Bernhoft w/Sun Rai June 17 Schubas Tavern Chicago Celtic Woman ($27-$75) June 12 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Beyoncé (Sold Out) July 20 Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI Charli XCX June 12 Deluxe at Old National Centre Indianapolis Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, MC Lyte, Slick Rick, Cherish the Ladies ($13) July 12 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Big Time Rush w/Victoria Justice July 31 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Chicago July 24 Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica Cleveland Big Time Rush w/Victoria Justice Aug. 2 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Chicago ($26-$76) July 25 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Big Time Rush w/Victoria Justice, Olivia Somerlyn ($25-$89.50) Aug. 3 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Chicago July 26 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI Big Time Rush w/Victoria Justice Aug. 4 First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Chicago ($36-$56) Aug. 27 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Big Time Rush w/Victoria Justice Aug. 6 Schottenstein Center Columbus, OH Chrisagis Brothers w/Ron Retzger Aug. 17 Buck Lake Ranch Angola Big Time Rush w/Victoria Justice Aug. 7 U.S. Bank Arena Cincinnati Chris Hillman & Herb Pederson ($22.50) Aug. 3 The Ark Ann Arbor Bill Burr June 14 Palace Theatre at PlayhouseSquare Cleveland Clem Snide Aug. 3 Performing Arts Center at Foster Park Kokomo Bill Cosby June 29 Max M. Fisher Music Center Detroit Collective Soul June 27 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo Bill Engvall June 21 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI Counting Crows, The Wallflowers ($26-$46) July 4 Meadow Brook Music Festival Rochester Hills, MI Bill Kirchen ($20) June 23 The Ark Ann Arbor Counting Crows, The Wallflowers July 7 Charter One Pavilion Chicago Bill Maher June 1 DeVos Performance Hall Grand Rapids The Cult ($19.50-$279.50) Aug. 8 Fillmore Detroit Detroit Black Crowes w/Tedeschi Trucks Band July 24 Lifestyle Communities Pavilion Columbus, OH The Cult ($27.50-$277.00) Aug. 9 House of Blues Cleveland Black Crowes w/Tedeschi Trucks Band Aug. 13 Lawn at White River State Park Indianapolis The Cult ($29.50-$279.50) Aug. 27 House of Blues Chicago Black Crowes w/Tedeschi Trucks Band Aug. 14 Charter One Pavilion Chicago Daniel Tosh June 8 Fox Theatre Detroit Black Crowes w/Tedeschi Trucks Band, The London Souls ($35-$85) Aug. 15 Meadow Brook Music Festival Rochester Hills, MI Daniel Tosh June 10 Stranahan Theater Toledo Black Sabbath ($30-$125) Aug. 6 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Daniel Tosh June 11 Schuster Performing Arts Center Dayton Black Sabbath Aug. 16 First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Dark Star Jubilee feat. Dark Star Orchestra, The Mickey Hart Band, Yonder Mountain Black Sabbath Aug. 18 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville String Band, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Melvin Seals & JGB, Greensky Bluegrass, Blake Shelton w/Easton Corbin, Jana Kramer July 27 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Marco Benevento, David Gans, Rumpke Mountain Boys, Pimps of Joytime & more May 24-26 Legend Valley Thornville, OH Blake Shelton July 28 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Darius Rucker June 27 Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre Toledo, OH Blake Shelton w/Easton Corbin, Jana Kramer Aug. 1 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Darius Rucker w/Rodney Atkins, Jana Kramer ($38-$85) June 28 Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Blake Shelton w/Easton Corbin, Jana Kramer Aug. 3 First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Darius Rucker June 29 The Corncrib Normal, IL Bob Dylan w/Wilco, My Morning Jacket, Richard Thompson Electric Trio July 5 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville Darius Rucker w/Rodney Atkins, Jana Kramer ($15-$75) June 30 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Bob Dylan w/Wilco, My Morning Jacket, Richard Thompson Electric Trio July 6 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Dark Star Orchestra July 6 Park West Chicago Bob Dylan w/Wilco, My Morning Jacket, Richard Thompson Electric Trio July 7 Nationwide Arena Columbus, OH Darren Criss June 7 Deluxe at Old National Centre Indianapolis Bob Dylan w/Wilco, My Morning Jacket, Richard Thompson Electric Trio July 11 Chiefs Stadium Peoria, IL Daughtry, 3 Doors Down ($20-$55) July 22 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Bob Dylan w/Wilco, My Morning Jacket, Richard Thompson Electric Trio July 12 Toyota Park Chicago Daughtry, 3 Doors Down Aug. 3 Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica Cleveland Bob Dylan w/Wilco, My Morning Jacket, Richard Thompson Electric Trio ($30-$80) July 14 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Dave Matthews Band w/JD McPherson June 1 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH
14------www.whatzup.com------May 23, 2013 Pacific Coast Concerts Pacific Coast Concerts Pacific Coast Concerts Pacific Coast Concerts Pacific Coast Concerts Pacific Coast Concerts Proudly Presents in Elkhart, Indiana )( Proudly Presents in South Bend, Indiana Proudly Presents in Elkhart, Indiana )( Proudly Presents in South Bend, Indiana ------Calendar • On the Road------& -& #,-. #,-. 0 , $/( )( 0 , $/( )( Dave Matthews Band w/Brandi Carlile June 21-22 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville &%",. &%",. -")1 -& -")1 -& !, . !, . Dave Matthews Band ($40.50-$75) July 9 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI .#% .- ()1! .#% .- ()1! -.#&& -.#&& Dave Matthews Band July 12 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati 0#&& 0#&& David Cross June 13 Chicago Theatre Chicago David Dyer w/Dave Williamson ($8-$9.50) May 23-25 Snickerz Comedy Bar Fort Wayne David Ford w/Matt Script ($12-$14) May 29 Schubas Tavern Chicago David Spade ($40-$42) June 6 Sound Board Detroit
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