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6 We're Officially in the Thick of it
Gladys Knight at the Old National Events Plaza "Empress of Soul" bringing the Hits to Downtown Evansville
20 What's Cookin' 22 Clean Bite Life 23 Coupons
ENTERTAINMENT
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CUISINE & DINING
24 In Town & Around 29 We Were There
Exclusive Interview with the Blues Phenom
The Lone Bellow at the Lincoln Amphitheatre
Exclusive Interview with Guitarist Brian Elmquist
101st Vanderburgh County Fair
Exclusive Interview with Concert Headliner Michael Ray
'80s Rock the Dam Fest at the Beaver Dam Amphitheater
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e're officially in the thick of it,
reeling from it, clearly. Life simply hasn't
songwriter Don McLean, indie darlings
summer-wise. And, by the way,
been the same since the former couple's
The Lone Bellow and, of course, our cover
I couldn't be more pleased.
messy legal entanglement finally came
gal, the incomparable Gladys Knight. Not
Yes, this is my favorite time of year without
to an inglorious end and left us all with
a bad lineup, eh? Plus, get ready for the
question. So no need to question me,
an emotional void. So sad. But hopefully
101st edition (yes, you read that right) of
is what I'm saying. Got it? Now that I've
another vacuous drama will play out soon
the Vanderburgh County Fair. This year's
made myself clear on this issue, it's time
enough - one that really wastes our time
event features a mid-week performance by
to talk about what July has in store for the
to the nth degree, you know? Cross your
Michael Ray who's known for the country
tri-state on the entertainment tip. Actually,
fingers. Now back to July entertainment
chart-topper "Whisky and Rain" and many
allow me to deviate briefly from the subject
in the tri-state... This month offers up
other hits. We've got an exclusive interview
at hand, because there's an elephant in
a number of great indoor and outdoor
for your enjoyment as well as chats with the
the room that must be addressed: the
concerts to check out, including rising
aforementioned Ana Popovic and The Lone
ongoing impact of the Johnny Depp vs.
country star Chase Matthews, renowned
Bellow. Take a look inside for all that and
Amber Heard trial verdict. We're all still
blues artist Ana Popovic, legendary singer-
much more! - TE
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G L A DYS KNIGHT "Empress of Soul" bringing career's worth of hits to the stage in downtown Evansville OLD NATIONAL JULY 31 / 8 P.M. TWICE THEEVENTS FUNPLAZA AT /HALF
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T
he tri-state has seen its
the pantheon of R&B vocalists and
this incredible achievement? Well,
fair share of legendary
stands as one of the greatest songs
with her stock at an all-time high
performers pass through
of all-time. Her silky, effortlessly
during this period, she was granted
on nationwide tours, but the
soulful delivery totally sells the
the privilege of singing the theme
announcement of Gladys Knight's
heartbreaking tale of a man whose
song to License to Kill, the 1989
upcoming appearance at the Old
dream of stardom out west crumbles
James Bond thriller starring Timothy
National Events Plaza surely must
but is salvaged by a good woman
Dalton. Doesn't get much cooler than
rank at the top, right alongside the
vowing to stand by his side as he
that.
likes of Elton John. Simply put, it
returns home, back to a simple life.
just doesn't get much better than
More accolades followed for Knight
the "Empress of Soul." A seven-
Gladys Knight & The Pips produced
as the years went by, including a star
time Grammy Award-winner,
more hits throughout the 70's before
on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and
Knight - flanked by a trio of "Pips"
parting ways, coming together
induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of
comprising her brother Merald
again in the early 80's to revisit
Fame with the Pips in 1995 and 1996,
"Bubba" Knight and cousins William
the Billboard charts with the funky,
respectively. In 2004, she received a
Guest and Edward Patten - came to
electronic-driven "Save the Overtime
Lifetime Achievement Award at the
prominence in the 60's with a string
(For Me)" and later, the equally-
annual BET Awards ceremony. But
of hits recorded for Motown Records,
danceable "Love Overboard." But in
Knight has also continued to record,
including "I Heard It Through the
between those two singles, Knight
releasing numerous solo albums
Grapevine," "Take Me in Your Arms
experienced one of the biggest
with a spiritual theme, including
and Love Me" and "The Nitty Gritty."
moments of her career, teaming
One Voice (2005), Before Me (2006),
But the singer's biggest success was
up with Dionne Warwick, Elton
Another Journey (2013) and Where
yet to come. As the 70's dawned,
John and Stevie Wonder to cover
My Heart Belongs (2014), proving
Knight's run of popular singles
the Burt Bacharach-penned "That's
that her incredible vocal prowess
continued, peaking with the Grammy
What Friends are For," a beloved,
remains undiminished.
Award-winning "Neither One of
sentimental collaboration that went
Us (Wants to Be the First to Say
on to become the biggest song of
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Goodbye)" and the 1973 release of
1986 and garnered two Grammy
oldnatioanaleventsplaza.com. The
"Midnight Train to Georgia," a chart-
Awards for Best Pop Performance by
ONEP is located at 715 Locust St. in
topping, monumental smash that
a Duo or Group with Vocals and Song
downtown Evansville.
truly cemented the singer's place in
of the Year. How would Knight top
"
SIMPLY PUT, IT JUST DOESN'T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THE "EMPRESS OF SOUL."
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Ana Popovic LINCOLN AMPHITHEATRE / JULY 16 / 7:30 P.M.
REVERED BLUES PHENOM ON HER BELOVED '64 FENDER STRAT, SONGWRITING EVOLUTION, "NAVAJO MOON" AND MORE
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ver the last 20-plus years, Ana Popovic has developed into one of the world's premier blues guitarists. The Serbia native - now based in Los Angeles - boasts
a style all her own, totally based on feel and summoned (most often) from a classic '64 Fender Strat. There's no calculation involved in her stunning live performances, just an authentic reaction to the groove provided by Popovic's ace backing band. But she's just as creative in the studio. Every release signals a new direction to keep fans on their toes, covering everything from classic blues to funk, jazz and R&B. In fact, 2016's Trilogy, an incredibly ambitious triple album, put her diversity on full display with each side dedicated to a particular style of music. 2018's Like It On Top, produced by the inimitable Keb' Mo', explored 10 different aspects of female empowerment with Popovic's sassy vocals set to a seriously funky, Prince-like soundtrack. Now she's set to follow it up in the fall with a "different sound than anything I've done before" - a further creative evolution that Popovic credits to the pandemic for allowing plenty of time to experiment. And it's certainly a bonus that she's got the new release ready to go because her tour schedule looks to take in 150 dates in total this year, leaving little time to record. Popovic is in demand, in other words. Understandable, because the stage is where she truly shines, taking her studio efforts to new heights night after night. Popovic kindly spoke with News 4U ahead of her performance at the Lincoln Amphitheatre. You recently returned to your home country of Serbia for a
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show - the first in several years. How was the
progress to me which has been enough to keep
come to me and go, 'I really like the jazz side' or
reaction?
me interested after all these years. I've got my
totally enjoy the funk and R&B side. Really, the
The show was really amazing - I like to say that
'64 Strat - that's my main guitar. That's my axe,
whole idea of the Trilogy album came from my
I gather the best of Belgrade for my concerts.
for sure.
fans because they would come to concerts and
You know, there's the right audience because
say they'd made a compilation of all my slow
we've got a lot of different musical styles in
You've stated in the past that learning to play
songs onto one record or all of my blues songs
Balkan and I like to see my audience always
guitar was a slow process for you - or you didn't
or all of my jazzy stuff. So that's really where the
because everything else is very different from
pick up things as quickly as other musicians
idea came, because it's true that if you collect
what I do. I see all these people that were there
around you in Serbia back in the day. What
all my ballads they could be one record or all
when I was starting more than 20 years ago in
about your songwriting evolution?
the blue songs could be one record. For Trilogy
the small clubs where we started with Hush [my
When it's about guitar playing, I don't think I
I hired more than 30 musicians - I wanted each
first group]. I think they love the transition and
was a fast learner, for sure. It took me a long
record to sound as different as possible out of
they are into all my new stuff, all my musical
time to master some things. To me, really, what
these three. So, I think the jazz one sounds as
adventures, because every record is very
gave me the freedom was live shows to give me
deep as I want to get; I'm not a jazz singer or
different and they just don't seem to stop loving
confidence and the more I could lock in with
player, for that matter, but the overall sound
every change that I make in my career - which
my rhythm section the more I could take solos
of it is produced in that manner and it is my
is wonderful. There's been so many changes
someplace. And I would think now that probably
favorite record I've ever done. It's my pride and
as far as styles; I take every record in a different
80% of my solos are not learned; it's something
joy because I was 100% behind it and hiring
direction and they just swing with me.
that came from me and my understanding of
everyone to play the drums a certain way,
the groove that happens in the moment. In the
the bass, to produce it a certain way, to sing
You mainly play a Fender Strat - what do you
past, obviously, it was all learned. But now it all
background vocals so it sounds like that.
find so appealing about that particular guitar?
comes from the heart, really, and really being
It was love at first sight back when I started
one with your instrument. The songwriting kind
One of your most awe-inspiring live moments
playing - I started playing on a Fender Lead
of happens really naturally for me - it's been
- available to view on YouTube - is "Navajo
and then when I turned 18 I got a real Strat for
going along with me understanding English
Moon" from a 2015 show in Paris where
a present from my parents and that was really
more. I understood English before I started
you stretch the song out to 12 jaw-dropping
it, you know? It really spoke to me. It was not
writing music because I had it in school and
minutes, soloing with utter freedom.
an easy guitar to maneuver, I think, as far as
I learned it at a very early age - but to really
That means that at some point I just log out
the tone - you really need to know what you're
understand it and to really express the emotion
[laughs] - and then at some point I just come
doing with the amps because I don't think it's an
in the way that can be used in a song is a certain
back. It's definitely not meant to be 12 minutes.
easy guitar to play. That was something that was
thing other than just talking to your friends. So
It's all feel - if I'm excited and inspired by how
really inspiring to me. It changes so much for me
that was kind of an evolution for years now. I
the rhythm section follows me, how they follow
to play a Fender amp; if you play a Mesa Boogie
think each record brings me to a new level or
my solo and how they play the drums behind
amp; if you play a Marshall or whatever. It just
a new subject that I haven't touched before
it and the bass then we extend it. I think it's all
sounds so different from one to another - and
- a new way of expressing my feelings or my
one magic thing - the reason why we play - that
you just need to know what you're doing and
emotions or thoughts and ideas about certain
whole energy that you share with the crowd and
how you're setting everything up. It's a work in
subjects in life.
you give them something and you feel it coming
"
back. It's kind of bouncing back and forth
IT'S SOMETHING THAT
2016's Trilogy was a seriously
between the stage and the people - and that's
CAME FROM ME AND MY
ambitious project - 23 songs
how you get 12 minute versions of songs.
across three albums encompassing
UNDERSTANDING OF THE
multiple genres. Did it play out
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GROOVE THAT HAPPENS
as you had hoped once the dust
lincolnamphitheatre.com. The Lincoln
settled? Did fans appreciate what
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you were trying to accomplish?
1500, Lincoln City, IN.
IN THE MOMENT.
Yeah, it actually did. Fans would
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"
FOR THAT TIME early 10 years into a career that took
lighter, more tender touch with a heavier
Before I let you go,
off with the release of their 2013
gospel influence than usual, perhaps. Was there
can you tell me a bit
critically-acclaimed debut album and
anything in particular that inspired the sound of
about the creation
a run of enthralling, emotional live performances
the record?
of "Deeper in the
that served to punctuate its storytelling elements,
For that time period, we weren't trying to write,
Water" off 2017's
The Lone Bellow lay claim to one of the most
like, a soothing record - we were just trying
Walk Into a Storm?
loyal fanbases in indie rock. Successive records,
to write, like, little stories in our lives and our
It still rates as one of
including 2015's Then Came the Morning,
friends' lives that tell, like, maybe a bigger story.
your finest songs -
2017's Walk Into a Storm and 2020's Half Moon
It took us two years to go play it [because of the
dark and mysterious
Light, have all been enthusiastically embraced,
pandemic] - and that was kind of fun because
with a real folk edge.
each showcasing the trio's penchant for beautiful
everybody knew everything [off the record] at
We were up in
harmonies, in particular. Indeed, members Zach
the shows. But when we were making it we were
Meridian, Mississippi,
Williams, Brian Elmquist and Kanene Donehey
in upstate New York and there was like a foot
walking around what
Pipkin share an almost telepathic ability to
of snow on the ground and we were writing in
once used to be like
organically blend their voices in song - a gift that
a 150-year old sanctuary - it was really spooky. I
a thriving main street
will be on full display when The Lone Bellow take
think some of that atmosphere made it onto the
downtown - it was
the stage at the scenic Lincoln Amphitheatre this
record.
just gutted. And so it
month.
got us thinking about
PERIOD, WE WEREN'T TRYING TO WRITE, LIKE, A SOOTHING RECORD - WE WERE JUST TRYING TO WRITE, LIKE, LITTLE STORIES IN OUR LIVES AND OUR FRIENDS' LIVES THAT TELL, LIKE,
In the early days of the band the three of you
how, you know,
Guitarist Brian Elmquist kindly spoke with News
tended to huddle around a shared microphone
you're here and then
4U ahead of the show.
while performing. Do you still try to create that
you're gone - about
intimacy in the studio?
trying to make the
It's been a couple years since the last record -
It just depends on the song. Sometimes I like
best of it while you're
have you been spending time in the studio of
the sound of, not gang vocals, but it sounds like
here, right? So, it
late?
gang vocals because they're standing off the
kind of started out
We just got finished making a record - we'll
mic, you know, as harmonies. Neil Young and
as kind of a hip-hop
release it sometime in the fall. I think we'll have a
them would do that a lot - it kind of just gives it
song. We wrote it
song or two or three come out before... probably
some reverb. But like with Half Moon Light we
with a friend - Jeremy Lutito
in August because we're opening for Maren
definitely...it was the first time that we actually
- we all wrote that together. But when we were
Morris. Yeah, it's really awesome. We found that
started with real good vocals before we started
making that record, that sort of vibe wasn't going
out actually because the engineer we use is a
building everything else and the last thing we
to go over [laughs]. I've always thought that we
good friend of mine and he's also Maren Morris'
got to on the record was the drums and the
kind of want to be like Fleetwood Mac but we
drummer so we kind of got the inside scoop
guitar. So at one point it kind of felt like a Post
always fail - but it's always been a big reference
pretty early. And then like two months later I
Malone record [laughs]. Then we just stripped
and I think that's what kind of made it through in
checked in with our manager and said, 'Have
all the programming back and made it our own
that song. But I love that song, too, man - it's one
you heard about this?' and he's like, 'Yeah, we're
but we kind of went down the rabbit hole. That
of my favorites that we've recorded.
working on it.' And I was like, 'Yes!' We're excited
was fun because at the end of the day it's the
about that - she's a good friend and she's an
melodies and the words we write so we wanted
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lincolnamphitheatre.com. The Lincoln
the record in the fall.
everything around that. I think that was the first
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time we really did that, played songs live [in the
1500, Lincoln City, IN.
2020's Half Moon Light seemed to have a
MAYBE A BIGGER STORY.
studio] and stuff like that.
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st
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FAIR
VANDERBURGH COUNTY 4-H CENTER / JULY 25-30
CONCERT HEADLINER MICHAEL RAY TALKS "WHISKEY AND RAIN," HIS LOVE OF 90'S COUNTRY MUSIC, "HOLY WATER" AND MORE
F
or over a century, the Vanderburgh County fair has been a staple of the
tri-state summer season, bringing friends and family together from all over the region for six days of nonstop fun. In addition to carnival rides and competitive cook-offs, this annual community gathering features everything from go cart races, a car show, demolition derby and rodeo to pageants, comedy illusionists, goat shows and a
And as always, there's a mid-week
off 2021's Higher Education EP - really
concert scheduled on the grandstand
seemed to signal a new path for you
that's more than worth the price of
with its nod to 90's-era country music.
admission. This year, country music
Your baritone voice really seems tailor-
stars Michael Ray and Sean Stemaly
made for that sort of sound. Why does
will do the honor of entertaining the
that particular period really speak to
fair crowd, each bringing something
you?
special to the party. The former, a
So, 90's country had these great lyrics
chart-topping artist from Eustis, Florida,
and then these signature guitar licks,
is known for such hits as "Get to You,"
man - moments in the song where
"Kiss You in the Morning," "Whiskey and
even though there were all these
Rain" and "Higher Education," a recent
other artists, you knew when a Travis
collaboration featuring Kid Rock, Lee
Tritt [song] came on; you knew when
Brice, Billy Gibbons and Tim Montana;
a Garth Brooks [song] came on; when
the latter, a native of Newburgh,
a Trisha Yearwood [song] came on.
Indiana, released his studio debut
Even on the songs when I was growing
Product of a Small Town via Big Loud
up, I might not have understood them
Records back in February.
but I loved the movie it played in my head. So when I heard "Whiskey and
watermelon seed spitting contest.
Ray kindly spoke with News 4U ahead
Rain" and that original opening guitar
It's a cliché, but it's true - there
of his performance at the Vanderburgh
riff [mimics riff] - that signature lick - I
County Fair.
was like, 'Oh, sh*t, yes'. It really felt like
really is something for everyone at the Vanderburgh County Fair.
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a cool "Bakersfield," you know, 80's "Whiskey and Rain" - the lead track
Ronnie Milsap a little bit, a little Gary
Allan thrown in there. He was always a
fighting, nobody was arguing - it became
literally the last thing we did to that song
big influence on me. It just really felt like
like a safe place. Now I joke that it's the
and it just elevated it - it was that little bit
where I'm going with my music, where I've
same thing [now that I'm a successful
that was missing.
always wanted to go - but I had to learn
recording artist] - no one can email me
my place, you know. But after COVID I
or call me [when I'm on stage]. Because
Do you think there are a lot of other
think you just had no choice but to really
there's so much that goes on with this life -
country artists out there like yourself who
reflect on your career and life and figure
social media, TikTok posts and all the stuff
want to move in a different direction but
out where you want to go from here.
that goes along with it. All I want to do is
feel a bit trapped by what gets played on
write songs and move people with country
the radio?
music. That's my foundation.
I think there's always going to be artists
While songs like "Whiskey and Rain" have been given to you by writing teams
who battle that - especially at the
in Nashville, you've also co-written
"Holy Water" is another dark track off
beginning of their career because...once
numerous tracks for your recording
the EP that fits your baritone like a glove.
in awhile you get that anomaly where the
projects as well as for other artists. Did
The fiddle, in particular, really stands out
artist and the song just work out of the
you ever entertain the possibility of being
- it's a bit like a throwback to the Charlie
gate, but that's not all the time. I think
a full-time writer like, say, Kerry Kurt
Daniels Band.
because of social media and comparisons
Phillips? Or did you always intend to be
That song we kind of put the word out
[to other artists], it's hard for new artists
the face of the music?
to songwriters that, hey, this is what I'm
not to go, 'Well, how do I make it happen
I always wanted to be on stage. Music
looking for [this certain sound]. During
right now?' First off, you can't compare
came into my life when my parents were
COVID, I was doing "Honky Tonk Tuesday"
yourself to anyone - and especially not to
getting divorced; it was not a kosher time.
[streaming performances] and I was
the artists that have been lucky enough
I was about eight years old and I started
diving back into the 90's. You know, I
to have it go boom, boom, boom and it
learning guitar; my grandpa started
used to play four hours a night, four or
works. But I do see radio turning some
teaching me. I feel like in those big life
five nights a week. So I knew all these
[away from pop country] and you hear, you
moments, especially when you're a kid,
old covers - and I'm very blessed to have
know, Cody Johnson on the radio and you
you have a couple ways you can choose to
my own songs now in my set, so I don't
can see how broad country music is. But
go, you know. I think music saved me from
play those [covers] all the time. So being
I do think it's turning back to those more
going down a bad road when I was a kid
able to do "Honky Tonk Tuesday" and
lyric-driven, more real, emotional songs.
- it helped me and my grandpa stay really
dive back in just really got me back into
I always encourage people to follow your
close. And then when I grew up there
that rabbit hole of 90's country music
gut and know that God only made one of
were a lot of hard times as far as arguing
and I had all day to do it [laughs]. It really
you.
goes and fighting goes and that type of
made me think that this is the music that
thing during that time period. The stage
I'm passionate about. I knew I wanted a
By the way, I should note that you
was always the part where nobody was
swampy type of feel - something that was
unfortunately missed the fair's centennial
"
a throwback and had some
celebration last year. You'll have to settle
balls to it. This song ["Holy
for headlining the 101st edition.
Water"] came through - and
[Laughs} Alright, I'll channel the 101st
ON STAGE. MUSIC CAME
we actually put the fiddle in
Airborne Division. I'll bring their energy.
INTO MY LIFE WHEN MY
come in for "Whiskey and
Daily admission is $10; a season
Rain" and for a couple other
pass is $30; kids 9 & under get in
songs on the EP. There was
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DIVORCED; IT WAS NOT A
just something to "Holy
vanderburghcountyfair.com. The 4-H
KOSHER TIME.
Water" that was calling for a
Center is located off of 41 North in
solid, nasty fiddle part. It was
Evansville.
I ALWAYS WANTED TO BE
PARENTS WERE GETTING
it. We had the fiddle player
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5th ANNUAL '80s ROCK THE DAM FEST BEAVER DAM AMPHITHEATER / JULY 30 / 6 P.M. HAIR METAL HEAVEN: STEPHEN PEARCY OF RATT HEADLINES A NIGHT OF GREAT LIVE MUSIC IN KENTUCKY
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ne of the true highlights of the summer festival season, '80s Rock the Dam is back for a fifth go-around at the fantastic Beaver Dam Amphitheater in Kentucky. Rest assured it's going to be
worth every minute of the short hour drive from Evansville to see this year's lineup featuring the voice of Ratt, Stephen Pearcy, Quiet Riot, Kix and the BulletBoys. Between these incredible acts there's a long list of chart hits, including classics such as "Round and Round," "Lay It Down," "You're In Love," "Cum on Feel the Noize," "Metal Health," "Don't Close Your Eyes" and "Smooth Up in Ya." Which means the rock will be virtually non-stop from the moment the concert starts - so don't miss a single minute. Show headliner Stephen Pearcy is the definition of rock royalty, having fronted one of the most successful bands of the '80s, Ratt. Now the sole remaining original member, he's continued to keep their legacy alive with dynamic performances that capture the edge and energy from those unforgettable hair metal days. And yes, he's still got the hair - and the leather pants. Despite some health struggles over the last several years, Pearcy has battled through it all and looks to be back in peak frontman form. Of course, he'll get plenty of support from his fellow metal heads in Quiet Riot who sadly lost drummer Frankie Banali to cancer in 2020 but have vowed to honor their fallen brother by rocking harder than ever. Add in Kix and the BulletBoys and you've got an unforgettable night of live music outside in the warm summer air. Doesn't get any better! For tickets and more info, visit beaverdamtourism.com.
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WHAT'SCOOKIN' WITH MATT LAINE
2ND LANGUAGE 401 NW 2ND ST, SUITE B EVANSVILLE, IN
O
h, how I have been waiting to try this place out! I was already a massive fan of the owner’s restaurant on the east side of town, Pangea, so the anticipation to try 2nd Language was palpable. I’ve been checking
out their menu for awhile and all their pictures look absolutely stunning. And let me assure you, the food looks every bit that good in person, too.
This was a lunchtime trip and I’m glad
view straight into the kitchen, which is
I went during that time of the day
a ballsy move for any restaurant owner.
because I imagine this place is packed
This bold statement wasn’t lost on me
in the evening. When I pulled into
and I appreciate that someone is so
the parking lot, it was just a gravel lot
confident in their kitchen standards
which wasn't a huge deal, given there
that patrons are allowed to peek in
isn’t much open parking downtown;
at any time - which is similar to the
it was just nice to have somewhere
confidence on display at Pangea. We
to park. I was also a little confused
need more places with these standards
because the “front” door was actually
for sure. I did check out the bathroom
on the side of the building because
and it was just as clean as anywhere
there were renovations going on in
else in the restaurant and smelled nice.
the front lobby area. As I walked in, I didn’t see any signs directing me
Now on to the food...I ordered one of
where to go and the reception area
my all-time favorite appetizers, Gyoza.
was up and around the corner. Maybe
I had tried the ones at Pangea before
a sign or moving the hosting stand
and loved their chili oil drizzled on top,
during renovations might help clear up
so when 2nd Language brought the
confusion…or maybe I’m just an old-
plate out with a cup of that same oil,
timer that needs help finding my toes
I was extremely happy! A little bit will
in my shoes.
take you a long way with this oil so take it easy. But these Gyozas were packed
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Regardless, let me tell you, the dining
with flavor and as juicy as possible in
room is gorgeous! The color schemes,
a dumpling. I’m being literal when I
artwork, and furniture meld together
say they were bursting with juiciness.
beautifully and nearly everyone has a
Delicious - and I will certainly order
I’m a sucker for Gyoza, steak, and some heat-packing sauce, so this meal was an out-of-thepark home run in my opinion!
them again next time I visit. For my entrée, I ordered the Southeast Asian Steak Chimichurri. I want to say this is a fusion dish because I believe Chimichurri is a South American thing - though I could be wrong. But I love this sauce and truly think it can elevate any dish. (Side note: I don’t know if it's the norm not to ask how someone wants a steak cooked, but this is a flank steak so it's not a thick slab of meat. The cook was right at medium-rare to medium, and that's right in the sweet spot for me.) The Chimichurri was bright and vibrant as it should be, and paired with the rice, it was crazy tasty. Also, in Chimichurri fashion it packed a touch of heat from the pepper flakes, which, combined with the Gyoza, left an ever-so-slight tingle on my tongue and lips as a reminder on my journey back to the office of how good this food tasted. I’m a sucker for Gyoza, steak, and some heat-packing sauce, so this meal was an out-of-the-park home run in my opinion! The service was also amazing. Servers carry around tablets that allow them to place orders and take payments table-side which is very efficient. This addition is always pleasant to see, and I wish it were affordable enough for all restaurants to adapt this technology; it just streamlines the process. I would like to say I’m not surprised by anything this place had to offer, but it was truly a great visit and I can’t wait to come back and try out their ramen, which I hear so much about. Again, it all looks like utter perfection in a bowl so I look forward to tasting it on another day!
*I know once the building is completely renovated 2nd Language will easily be above 9 for an overall rating. The food is delicious, the service is good, and the decor is spot-on.
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CLEAN BITE Healthy Cooking with Lindsay Rasure
life
GRAIN-FREE BANANA S’MORES MUFFINS INGREDIENTS: •
3 LARGE OVERLY RIPE BANANAS
•
3 EGGS
campfire with friends and family. One of the
•
1 TSP. PURE VANILLA EXTRACT
best parts of those memories involves toasty
•
1 TSP. CINNAMON
•
1 TSP. BAKING SODA
•
1/2 TSP. BAKING POWDER
•
1/4 TSP. SALT
•
3 C. ALMOND FLOUR
The almond flour gives them somewhat of a
•
1 C. MINI MARSHMALLOWS
graham cracker texture with a taste that pairs
•
½ C. – ¾ C. CHOCOLATE CHUNKS
Some of my most favorite memories from summer involve evenings spent around a
marshmallows layered between two graham crackers accompanied with a hunk of chocolate bar. What is there not to love about a s’mores treat? For those looking for a cleaner option, consider this naturally gluten-free version.
FOR MORE RECIPES OR MEAL IDEAS
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well with the marshmallows and dark chocolate chunks. The only added sugar comes from the add-ins: marshmallows and dark chocolate chunks. The overly-ripe bananas sweeten the
DIRECTIONS: 1.
batter perfectly. Lastly, did you know traditional marshmallows have food dyes (Blue #1 for instance) and artificial flavors listed in their
2.
ingredients? Luckily, I found a brand that is equally yummy, yet free from added junk. Look for the brand Dandies at Meijer or Fresh
3.
Thyme. They make minis or regular size!
PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES F AND PUT CUPCAKE
LINERS INTO A MUFFIN TIN. DO NOT SKIP THIS PART. THEY WILL STICK EVEN WITH COOKING SPRAY.
IN A POWERFUL BLENDER OR FOOD PROCESSOR, ADD
BANANAS, EGGS, VANILLA, CINNAMON, BAKING SODA AND POWDER, SALT AND PROCESS UNTIL SMOOTH.
ADD ALMOND FLOUR AND PROCESS JUST ENOUGH TO
COMBINE. PAUSE AND SCRAPE THE WALLS AND PROCESS JUST A BIT AGAIN TO COMBINE. ADD MARSHMALLOWS AND CHOCOLATE CHIPS AND STIR WITH A SPATULA.
(I LIKE TO SAVE SOME OF THE MARSHMALLOWS AND
CHOCOLATE CHIPS TO TOP THE MUFFINS WITH BEFORE 4.
PUTTING THEM IN THE OVEN.)
USING AN ICE CREAM SCOOP, DIVIDE BATTER BETWEEN
THE 12 OPENINGS OF PREVIOUSLY PREPARED MUFFIN TIN AND BAKE FOR 20 MINUTES, OR UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN
5.
AND TOOTHPICK INSERTED COMES OUT CLEAN.
REMOVE FROM THE OVEN, LET COOL 20 MINUTES AND ENJOY.
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IN TOWN & AROUND FRIDAY, JULY 1
DJ
Bokeh Lounge -- Jonas Cowan Trio
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After 5:
Karaoke & DJ
Angel Rhodes
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/
5:30 PM
KC's Marina Pointe -- DJ Jon J
6:00 PM
Sparky
KC's Marina Pointe -- Drew Aud 8:00 PM
10:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- K Setz Band
Bokeh Lounge -- DJ AP 9:00 PM
SUNDAY, JULY 3
Entertainment TBA
KC's Marina Pointe -- Stackin'
3rd Street Saloon -- Live Bud's Rockin' Country Bar & Grill -- DJ Dance Party KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke &
1:30 PM Eights
2:30 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Sunday Jazz w/
9:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 6:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Nick Hamilton 6:30 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Trivia 7:00 PM
3rd Street Saloon -- Live Entertainment TBA Bud's Rockin' Country Bar & Grill -- DJ Dance Party KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ KC's Marina Pointe -- DJ Jon J KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
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Cornhole
Sparky
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Freestyle
9:00 PM
Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
10:00 PM Friday
SATURDAY, JULY 9
DJ
Side by Side, Barbara Santora &
KC's Marina Pointe -- DJ Jon J
John Michael O'Leary
THURSDAY, JULY 7
Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke w/
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Thirsty
Band
Christina
Thursday Blues
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After 5:
3rd Street Saloon -- Karaoke
Bud's Rockin' Country Bar & Grill --
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky
10:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
5:30PM
6:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Freestyle
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
College Night w/ Brad Lemmons
Friday
Cornhole / Karaoke & DJ
KC's Corner Pocket -- College
SATURDAY, JULY 2 5:30 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Carl Rodenberg and Tommy Stillwell Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After
9:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke MONDAY, JULY 4 6:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke w/ John
5: TBD
Kern
Beaver Dam Amphitheater -- 8th
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Open Mic
6:00 PM
Annual Sparks in the Park
9:00 PM
Night / Karaoke & DJ 7:00 PM
Bud's Rockin' Country Bar & Grill -- Beer Pong 9:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke FRIDAY, JULY 8
5:30 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- David Dunavent
Mad Women 6:00 PM
KC's Marina Pointe -- Live Music TBA
7:00 PM
Beaver Dam Amphitheater -Chase Matthews & Kidd G 8:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Jenny's Bad Hair Day
9:00 PM
3rd Street Saloon -- Live Entertainment TBA Bud's Rockin' Country Bar & Grill
KC's Marina Pointe -- Drew Aud
TUESDAY, JULY 5
Bokeh Lounge -- David Dunavent
KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke &
Bokeh Lounge -- Boombox 80's
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Beer Bingo
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After 5:
DJ
and Drinking Spelling Bee
Sassafras
KC's Marina Pointe -- DJ Jon J
8:00 PM Band
9:00 PM
3rd Street Saloon -- Live Entertainment TBA Bud's Rockin' Country Bar & Grill -- DJ Dance Party KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke &
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5:30 PM
6:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
-- Blue Collar
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
KC's Marina Pointe -- Live Music
Karaoke & DJ
College Night / Karaoke & DJ
TBA
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/
Bud's Rockin' Country Bar & Grill
Bokeh Lounge -- Slop Tart Noir
7:00 PM
-- Boscoe France
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Sparky
10:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Metal Show
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w/ Blood Tribe & Alpha Incident
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ
SUNDAY, JULY 10
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
1:30 PM
KC's Marina Pointe -- Drew Aud Duo
2:30 PM
THURSDAY, JULY 14 5:30PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Thirsty
Bokeh Lounge -- Sunday Jazz w/ Soul in the Pocket 6:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke MONDAY, JULY 11 6:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke w/ John Kern
9:00 PM
TUESDAY, JULY 12 5:30 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Beer Bingo and Drinking Spelling Bee 6:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -College Night / Karaoke & DJ 7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Bud's Rockin' Country Bar & Grill -- Beer Pong 9:00 PM
6:30 PM
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
Cornhole 9:00 PM
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Bill Sovern
3rd Street Saloon -- Live
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
Entertainment TBA
College Night / Karaoke & DJ
Bud's Rockin' Country Bar & Grill
Rhew Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky
7:00 PM
Bud's Rockin' Country Bar & Grill -- Boscoe France 9:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke WEDNESDAY, JULY 20
Trio
-- Kalico
Bokeh Lounge -- Nick Hamilton
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After 5:
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- DJ
Styreco
McNaughty
KC's Marina Pointe -- Cynthia
SUNDAY, JULY 17
6:00 PM Murray
8:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
1:30 PM
KC's Marina Pointe -- Paul
Bokeh Lounge -- Monte Skelton
Wiemeier
3rd Street Saloon -- Live
Bokeh Lounge -- Sunday Jazz w/
9:00 PM
KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ KC's Marina Pointe -- DJ Jody Rhew KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ 10:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Freestyle
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
6:00 PM
10:00 PM
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Trivia
Bokeh Lounge -- Poetry Night w/
9:00 PM
KC's Marina Pointe -- DJ Jody
FRIDAY, JULY 15
5:30 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- DRK WTR
8:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
-- Josh Merritt Duo
Bokeh Lounge -- Nick Hamilton
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Open Mic
and Drinking Spelling Bee
KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ
Bud's Rockin' Country Bar & Grill
6:00 PM
9:00 PM
-- Ana Popovic
Karaoke & DJ
-- Boscoe France
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13
7:30 PM
-- Rockin' Rod Duo
Entertainment TBA
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
KC's Marina Pointe -- Cynthia
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
Bud's Rockin' Country Bar & Grill 9:00 PM
6:00 PM
Kern
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Beer Bingo
Bokeh Lounge -- Hannah Evelyn
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Open Mic
The Godfathers
Lincoln Amphitheatre (Lincoln City)
Night / Karaoke & DJ
9:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After 5:
Bud's Rockin' Country Bar & Grill -KC's Corner Pocket -- College
Cornhole / Karaoke & DJ
Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke w/ John
6:00 PM
TUESDAY, JULY 19
Christina
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
Band
Murray
6:00 PM
College Night w/ Rockin' Rod Duo
3rd Street Saloon -- Karaoke
MONDAY, JULY 18
Bokeh Lounge -- Nick Dittmeier
Thursday Blues
Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke w/ 7:00 PM
5:30 PM
Friday SATURDAY, JULY 16
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2:30 PM
Keith Farny Collective
6:00 PM 6:30 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Trivia 7:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Cornhole 9:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
4:00 PM
THURSDAY, JULY 21
Sunday w/ Hog Maw
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Thirsty
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Soulful 6:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke w/ Christina
7:00 PM
5:30PM
Thursday Blues 6:00 PM
Bud's Rockin' Country Bar & Grill -College Night w/ Brad Lemmons
3rd Street Saloon -- Karaoke
KC's Corner Pocket -- College
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
Night / Karaoke & DJ
Cornhole / Karaoke & DJ 9:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
7:00 PM
Bud's Rockin' Country Bar & Grill -- Beer Pong 9:00 PM
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KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ
Karaoke & DJ
KC's Marina Pointe -- DJ Cliffy D
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ
FRIDAY, JULY 22
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky
5:30 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Tony Henning Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After 5: James Elliott 6:00 PM
KC's Marina Pointe -- Rockin' Rod
10:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Smoke Rings SUNDAY, JULY 24 1:30 PM
KC's Marina Pointe -- Cynthia
Bokeh Lounge -- Nick Hamilton 6:30 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Trivia
SATURDAY, JULY 30
Cornhole
Bokeh Lounge -- Little By Little
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -9:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
Murray
THURSDAY, JULY 28
Victory Theatre -- Don McLean
Bokeh Lounge -- Sunday Jazz w/
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Thirsty
8:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Drag Me to the Weekend w/ DJ Jon Kern 9:00 PM
2:30 PM
Thursday Blues
Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke w/
Bud's Rockin' Country Bar & Grill --
Christina
3rd Street Saloon -- Live Entertainment TBA
7:00 PM
3rd Street Saloon -- Karaoke
Bud's Rockin' Country Bar & Grill
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
-- Live Music TBA
Cornhole / Karaoke & DJ
KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ KC's Marina Pointe -- DJ Cliffy D KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky 10:00 PM
9:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke MONDAY, JULY 25 6:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke w/ John
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Freestyle Friday SATURDAY, JULY 23
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Beer Bingo and Drinking Spelling Bee
KC's Marina Pointe -- Rockin' Rod Bennett Duo
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
Lincoln Amphitheatre (Lincoln City) -- The Lone Bellow 8:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- The Pits 9:00 PM
3rd Street Saloon -- Live Entertainment TBA Bud's Rockin' Country Bar & Grill
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Bokeh Lounge -- Artist of the Month - Live Painting on Stage
7:30 PM
-- Live Music TBA
6:00 PM
College Night / Karaoke & DJ 7:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After 5: Soul & Strings 6:00 PM
Beaver Dam Amphitheater -- 5th Annual '80s Rock the Dam Fest feat. Stephen Pearcy, Quiet Riot, Kix & BulletBoys KC's Marina Pointe -- Josh Merritt 8:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Star 69 9:00 PM
3rd Street Saloon -- Live Entertainment TBA
Night / Karaoke & DJ
Bud's Rockin' Country Bar & Grill
7:00 PM
-- Kalico Band
Bud's Rockin' Country Bar & Grill
KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ
-- Beer Pong
KC's Marina Pointe -- DJ Jon J
9:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
Bokeh Lounge -- Live Music TBA
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
KC's Corner Pocket -- College
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Open Mic
9:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After 5: 6:00 PM
College Night w/ Boscoe France
FRIDAY, JULY 29
TUESDAY, JULY 26
The BackBeats
6:00 PM
Kern
5:30 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Honey Roy Band
5:30PM
The Sidemen 6:00 PM
Friday
7:00 PM
Bennett Duo 7:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Freestyle
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky 10:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Stackin' Eights Lamasco Bar & Grill -- New Reb
5:30 PM
SUNDAY, JULY 31
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After 5:
KC's Marina Pointe -- Scott
1:30 PM
Stone Gypsy
Winzinger
KC's Marina Pointe -- Elliott Sublett
Bokeh Lounge -- Sunday Jazz w/
6:00 PM 8:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Corduroy Orbison
9:00 PM
3rd Street Saloon -- Live Entertainment TBA
2:30 PM
The House Trio Brazilian Jazz 6:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke w/ Christina
7:00 PM
3rd Street Saloon -- Karaoke
Bud's Rockin' Country Bar & Grill
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
Bud's Rockin' Country Bar & Grill
-- Drew Aud Duo
Cornhole / Karaoke & DJ
-- Boscoe France
KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ
9:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 6:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Old National Events Plaza -Gladys Knight 9:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
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NEWS4U JULY 2022 | MUSIC SOULMATES WICKLEIN AND LECHNER CHILLING OUT
NASTY BOYZ Tri-state rap collective returns with "Brown Gravy," a total banger to honor the spirit and attitude of murdered friend Brittany Wicklein
N
ick Lechner has really
remarkable spirit and attitude.
been put through the
Titled "Brown Gravy," it's not your
wringer over the last
typical tribute to a lost loved one.
couple of years. The driving
"I wanted to do something that's
force behind the Nasty Boyz, a
going to allow her to shine one last
fun-loving, raunchy tri-state rap
time for everybody - where she's
collective now based in Evansville,
going to look good, positive and
he first suffered the loss of former
upbeat," Lechner says. "Everyone
girlfriend Constance Bennett to
felt a connection with her - she was
health issues in 2021 and then
cool and popular and I had the
was dealt another unexpected
privilege of being her best friend.
blow just months later when best
She deserves an absolute banger
friend and "soulmate" Brittany
of a birthday."
Wicklein was murdered in Atlanta. The latter's case is still being
Not only was Wicklein a wonderful
investigated - but so far there's
person with a bright future, she
I WANTED TO
been no closure for Wicklein's
was a talented singer as well, even
DO SOMETHING
family. Reportedly, the 31-year-old
contributing to an early Nasty
mother of two had moved down
Boyz track from back in the day.
THAT'S GOING
south from Vincennes to seek
Lechner notes that he would often
TO ALLOW HER
a better life, attending nursing
call her up and request that she
school and generally working to
simply sing to him - especially if
improve herself. Sadly, she met
he was having a bad day. "She had
with a terrible fate.
the most beautiful voice in the
TO SHINE ONE
world and she was going to be an
LAST TIME FOR EVERYBODY WHERE SHE'S GOING TO LOOK
absolute star if anybody ever gave
passing but determined to mark
her a chance to use her voice,"
her July 7 birthday in some
he says. "She was worth a billion
meaningful way, Lechner recently
dollars in my eyes."
wrote and recorded a total banger
GOOD, POSITIVE AND UPBEAT.
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of a Nasty Boyz track in her honor
"Brown Gravy" by the Nasty Boyz is
that captures his dear friend's
available to view on YouTube.
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SIMON P. MOORE Tunes the young people will
enjoy: Solo debut by Evansville guitarist explores the intricacies of folk and indie rock It all began with a parking ticket. It was the
the listener on
early days of the pandemic and Evansville's
standouts such
Simon P. Moore felt little urgency to send in
as "Our Simple
payment; instead, he let the bill sit around
Song" and
for awhile before scrawling plans for a solo
"Meditation
album on the back of the envelope. The
on a Pint." The
longtime musician - a singer and guitarist for
latter, stripped
past bands like Player X, Subotai and Kentucky
of all instrumentation other than the gentle
Nightmare - had been keeping a list of solo
strum of an acoustic guitar and soft, funereal
songs he'd always wanted to record filed away
organ, contains some of the album's most
in his brain for years. Quarantine offered the
poignant lyrics: "No one ever mentions that
perfect opportunity to finally see the project
someday you will drown/ While everybody
through - Moore just needed someone to helm
you love dies of thirst/ It's just the action of
it. Enter Steve Tyner at Black Cat Recording.
bubbles/ They rise to the top and then burst."
After discussing the vision for the album, the
It's devastatingly beautiful, to say the least.
two set about assembling a talented cast of
Moore, by the way, points to "Nightdreams
players that could provide accompaniment
& Daymares" as the peak of his wordsmith.
for an intricate collection of folk and indie rock
Almost a sea shanty, the track seemingly sways
tunes - "tunes the young people will enjoy," as
like a boat out on the waves as he sings of
Moore earnestly dubbed them. Indeed, any
"nine naked maidens," "dirty hippies" and
kid with a hint of musical taste should be all
other interesting characters. Musically, it's
ears. From the bare-boned acoustic lament of
more fleshed-out with acoustic guitar backed
opener "The Dynamic" to the ache and longing
by electric piano, drums and a searing electric
of ethereal closer "Last Kiss," these 10 songs cut
guitar solo. Still, "Nancy" goes a step further
deep, speaking directly to an impressionable
with horns and woodwinds playing off a reggae
young heart.
beat and vibe, taking a page from Blondie's "The Tide is High." It's unexpected after seven
What's particularly striking about this collection
tracks of folk and indie excursions but totally
is Moore's vocal delivery which, in keeping with
cool.
the youthful theme, is full of wide-eyed wonder yet there's an underlying sadness that tugs at
The centerpiece of Simon P. Moore Sings Tunes
ZIMMER ROBINSON
COVER ART CREDIT: CHRISTINA
PHOTO CREDIT: ERYN CUSACK
the Young People Will Enjoy, however - both literally and symbolically - is "End of Winter" which intros with deft acoustic guitar fingerpicking before transitioning to a jazz shuffle as Moore, hauntingly double-tracked, sings "Spring is in the air/ You're not alone in here/ There are many others like you" in a tone that is at once comforting and disconcerting, summing up the conflict at play throughout this truly engaging work. In short, it's a complicated masterpiece. Simon P. Moore Sings Tunes the Young People Will Enjoy is available on all major streaming platforms.
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NEWS4U JULY 2022 | MUSIC
TWOPINE Local electronic artist readies release of Circles of Green, a 6-track ambient revelation "I wasn't in a good place when I wrote
Regardless,
the last EP," Evansville's Tayler File
it's
admits when discussing the upcoming
refreshing
release of its lighter follow-up, Circles
to know
of Green, out July 8. The man behind
that area
TwoPine, a solo ambient project that
musicians
recalls the best of Brian Eno and other
like File are
giants of the electronic genre, is being
following
a bit self-critical, though. Because
their own path, unconcerned with the
2021's Cold Moon was yet another
mainstream vibe. And Circles of Green
step forward in File's impressive
certainly presents listeners with an
creative evolution. With each release
intriguing alternative to the standard
he's perfecting his brand of glitchy,
rock format.
atmospheric instrumentals - songs woven from a varied arsenal of
File was kind enough to give News 4U
equipment, including vintage synths,
a taste of the new EP pre-release and
piano, Roland drum machine and
it's clear he's coming into his own.
sampler.
"Morning" is a gorgeous soundscape featuring flowing chords set against
And by the way, people are starting
a near-trip hop beat with a sample of
to notice. Granted, soothing ambient
choir vocals hovering over the mix -
music doesn't get much love from tri-
wholly uplifting. Then there's "Path"
state bar owners - or drunken patrons,
which features a decidedly funky
for that matter - but File is starting to
beat, repeating descending synth line
find his niche at art-based venues,
and Krautrock influence in spades.
especially up in Indianapolis where he's
However, a third track debuted may
played several well-received shows this
be the pinnacle of File's output to date,
year. Interestingly, the calling card he's
building off a sample of a kid freaking
been using for securing gigs in 2022
out at a Van Gogh exhibit and centered
is a recording of a performance at the
around a single, mournful piano chord
Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana in
with a sequence of synth and white
downtown Evansville back in February.
noise slowly growing in volume before
So maybe there's hope locally yet.
fading out again. Almost miraculously, it
infuses the spirit with positivity - exactly the intent of the artist. Circles of Green finds File nearing the peak of his musical powers, producing an antidote to an elongated period of cynicism and nihilism. He's clearly relieved to leave that all behind. "Life is a process of opening and closing and belief," he notes. "The music on this EP kind of flows that way - lots of rising and burning out and rising." Circles of Green and other TwoPine releases are available at twopine. bandcamp.com.
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NEWS4U JULY 2022 | MUSIC
THE ROCK & METAL PROFS W I T H M AT T A L S C H BAC H & D R . CO U RT L E W I S
Associate professors at Owensboro Community College and Pellissippi State Community College, respectively, Alschbach and Lewis host the popular podcast The Rock & Metal Profs: The History & Philosophy of Rock & Metal. Now they're bringing their keen insights to the pages of News 4U with a monthly deep dive into some of the best bands of the rock/metal genre and thoughts on music in general.
THE COMMODIFICATION OF ROCK & METAL Iron Maiden ice chests. Judas Priest BBQ
in support of them. Many will
aprons. Metallica editions of Monopoly and
do just that. On more than
Clue board games. Sound absurd? All of these
one occasion Court and I
items can be purchased on the websites of
purchased a t-shirt for 40 or
the bands listed above. Why, you might ask,
50 bucks simply because we
do I need a Judas Priest branding iron? Does
know how tough it is for less-
my newborn child really need Metallica socks?
established bands.
Am I safer if I use Anthrax’s “Stop Spreading the Disease” hand sanitizer? Would I lead
Likewise, meet & greets
a rocking afterlife if I were buried in a KISS
are a new way for artists
Kasket? Do I need Slayer rolling papers?
to generate revenue, no
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matter how awkward and The bands mentioned above are/were hugely
uncomfortable those fan
successful - they made their fortunes when
encounters might be. Sure, some artists love
selling albums was profitable. They also have
meeting the fans, but most probably find it
the purchasing power to stock and maintain
an inconvenience at best. Take for example,
their online shops with a multitude of items
former Poison vocalist Bret Michaels. On more
that fans may wish to purchase. Not so for the
than one occasion his fans were disappointed
vast majority of bands. Most artists are limited
when an inebriated Bret made it clear that
to shirts, hats, and maybe a keychain. It’s a
he was less than enthused about the idea
hard road being rock stars in 2022. Touring
of taking time out of his schedule to sign
and merch account for the lion’s share of
autographs and snap pictures. I recently
band earnings in the 21st century. Sure, the
watched a video of former KISS guitarist
Rolling Stones do fine when they tour, but
Vinnie Vincent interacting with fans, and it
Killswitch Engage, Mastodon and Primus will
was truly painful. Vincent was doing his best
make their money by touring and hocking
to smile and get through it, when one male
overpriced merch that they hope fans will buy
fan exclaimed, “I don’t care what people say
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about you, Vinnie, you are my favorite guitarist and member of KISS.” Vincent’s response was, “What are people saying about me?” Oh dear God, no. You could see the panic on fan-guy’s face as he stammered. Mercifully, the fellow and his wife were quickly escorted out of the room by a handler to prevent further suffering. Bottom line: support the artists you love, and if you do a meet & greet, maybe script what you intend to say ahead of time! The Rock & Metal Profs podcast is available on iTunes, Google and Spotify.
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NEWS4U JULY 2022 | BOOKS
BOOK CLUB
WITH ADAM & SAM MORRIS
i
More great summer reading recommendations from the owners of Your Brother's Bookstore in downtown Evansville THE TWILIGHT ROAD by Werner Herzog
THE NOVELIST by Jordan Castro
poem, part dream, Herzog
Novelist follows a young man
immortalizes Hiroo Onoda,
over the course of a single
the famous Japanese soldier
morning as he tries, and fails,
who defended Lubang
to write an autographical
Island in the Philippines
novel. Something as simple
for decades after WWII.
as making coffee can cause
With weeks turning to
the protagonist to remember
months, months to years,
an embarrassing Instagram
years to decades - time
post about the ethics of
itself becomes surreal as
having children that sparked
Herzog uses his hypnotic,
rage, or he might get lost in
A hilarious debut novel, The
Part documentary, part
unimitated style to imagine
the idea that doing dishes
what Onoda’s life would have been like while fighting his
is both, at once, profound and ordinary. Between his own quotidian
fictitious war. The result is something extraordinarily unique, a
rituals, his own inner thoughts and doom scrolling Twitter, this is a
glowing meditation on the purpose and meaning we give our
novel that focuses on the many small things people do to have a life
own lives.
of stability.
KAIJU PRESERVATION SOCIETY by John Scalzi
HOW TO TELL A STORY by The Moth
What if Godzilla was real and
and How to Tell a Story is
there was a multinational
an incredibly useful guide
organization devoted to
to storytelling that takes
making sure that other
an approach he hasn’t
giant monsters stay in their
seen before. The Moth is a
own dimension? John
multicity storytelling event
Scalzi continues his streak
where a number of people
of smart, cynical prose that
stand in front of a crowd and
simultaneously celebrates and
tell a true story from their life.
pokes fun at a genre he loves.
It’s that simple. This isn’t a
Written during the beginning
book about writing (although
of the pandemic by an author
Sam is a sucker for stories,
the advice is applicable).
procrastinating on a different project, it’s as much a palate cleanser for
It walks you through searching your memories for a story that is
the reader as it apparently was for the author. In Scalzi’s words, “We
impactful and transformative, then developing it to be spoken aloud
all need a pop song from time to time, particularly after a stretch of
in a set amount of time. In short, Sam’s already re-reading it.
darkness."
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NEWS4U JULY 2022 | ENTERTAINMENT
SCREEN TIME WITH MARISA PAT WA
i
Netflix serves up scary monsters and delicate matters of the heart this month
STRANGER THINGS - SSN 4/VOL 2
RESIDENT EVIL
PERSUASION
high for time-traveling back to the 80's
made into seven movies, but never has it
Austen's 1817 novel Persuasion. Dakota
but volume one of season 4 elevated it
been fleshed out into a television show.
Johnson stars as Anne Elliot, a young
to the galaxy. We were given so many
Netflix is giving fans of the action-packed,
woman who is faced once again with
memorable moments - from Max’s run
monster-filled terror a chance to bask in
the handsome and dashing man who
through Vecna’s hellscape trying to escape
the beautiful horrors of this wasteland. The
got away, Frederick Wentworth, played
her own depression and save her life to
show is pieced together from the past and
by Cosmo Jarvis. Like many of Austen’s
the Dungeons & Dragons side-by-side
the future, taking place three decades after
heroines, Anne, the middle daughter
scene with Lucas playing basketball then
the discovery of the Umbrella Corporation’s
of a wealthy family on the brink of
the kids riding bicycles on both ends of
T-Virus, which jump-started the apocalypse
bankruptcy, is clever and at odds
each world trying to get back to each
in 2022. Charlie’s Angels breakout star
with modern society’s standards and
other. The biggest revelations were how
Ella Balinska is taking the reins in the new
sensibilities. Throw an old flame into the
big, bad Vecna - played by the wickedly-
iteration and she's totally up for the physical
mix and this show is going to be fire.
talented Jamie Campbell Bower - came to
and emotional challenges of this role. The
Pretty Rich Asians’ Henry Golding also
be and our mind-bending heroine Millie
British beauty plays Jade Wesker, who's
adds flavor to the cast as one of her
Bobby Brown’s El origin story. We were left
fighting for her life in a world seething with
relatives. This is the modern twist on a
with a juicy cliffhanger at the end of the
bloodthirsty zombies in London 2036, all
classic tale of romance, in the vein of the
first volume and now all of our questions
while being haunted by the demons of her
gorgeous diversity of Bridgerton which
will be answered and then some as the
past. She must reckon with the sins of her
featured a black leading man in season
kids - now teens - face-off for the last time
father, virologist Albert, who is touted as the
one and Indian leading woman in
in Hawkins, Indiana. I’m not ready for the
most dangerous villain in Resident Evil lore
season two. I love that we are continuing
and figure out what happened to her sister
to break barriers in these matters of the
Stranger Things has been setting the bar
magic to end. Netflix 7/1
The popular video game has been
Billie. Netflix 7/14
Get ready for a fresh take on Jane
heart. Netflix 7/15
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TRI-STATE HORRORSCOPES NO MATTER YOUR ASTROLOGICAL SIGN, THINGS AREN'T EXACTLY LOOKING UP THIS MONTH
GEMINI (May 21-Jun 20)
Even worse than being forced to relive the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial, you'll be legally bound to watch Depp's musical performances front and center or risk imprisonment. Though listening to him sing and play guitar for an hour should be punishment enough. CANCER (Jun 21-Jul 22)
You will accidentally bang your head and, subsequently, find that you can only respond "whatevs" to any and all inquiries. The upside is you won't be that upset about it, because, you know, whatevs. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22)
For reasons that will remain unclear, you will be blamed for both high gas prices and inflation everywhere you go this month. You will be very unpopular.
VIRGO (Aug 23 - Sep 22)
You will visit your hairstylist who will somehow mishear "just take a little off the top, please" as "give me the Ed Sheeran." Insult to injury, she'll still expect payment and a generous tip.
LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 22)
The only news feed you'll receive this month will be updates on the life of Chrissy Teigen. Soon you'll be begging for coverage of war, genocide and famine.
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NEWS4U JULY 2022 | ENTERTAINMENT SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21)
Sarcastic bastard that you are, you'll make a wisecrack about the vacuous nature of K-pop in a crowded tri-state restaurant only to realize - much to your horror - that members of the BTS Army happen to be dining locally that night and they won't take kindly to your little attempt at humor. Sayonara. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21)
Perhaps worse than Gemini's fate, you'll be forced to watch a meme of Jimmy Fallon's exaggerated fake-laugh until comedy loses all meaning and there's nothing funny left in this world for you.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19)
Getting updates solely about Chrissy Teigen will seem like a blessing compared to what's in store for you this month: only news about Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson's budding romance. And any Kanye-related drama. Just give up, already.
AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18)
Aquarius means "water carrier" in Latin. You will spend this month carrying a lot of water weight which only seems logical. Otherwise, you're cool.
PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20)
While out grocery shopping, you will discover that Ski soda has disappeared from the shelves for good and go into severe shock. Sadly, no one in the store will have an EpiPen handy. RIP. ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19)
You will awake to an alternate universe where everyone but you is an influencer. And you've got Ed Sheeran's haircut. Wait, that's been taken. Make that Boris Johnson's.
TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20)
In perhaps the cruelest twist of all, you'll discover that your real mother is Joy Behar from The View and she wants you to appear as a guest on the show. Run screaming.
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NEWS4U JULY 2022 | ENTERTAINMENT
TRUE CRIME JUNKIE
PICTURED: LIAM, SARAH AND TAYLOR
WITH JOHNNY FLETCHER
THE MURDER OF SARAH STERN There are many reasons why people commit murder, but perhaps the most baffling is the "I wanted to know what it felt like to take a life" scenario. The idea that someone would risk everything to experience, as is most often the case, a fleeting sense of control (it's almost always about power) over another human being is truly confounding. Oftentimes, the individuals who perpetrate a crime of this nature are seemingly normal on the outside, giving no indication that they're harboring sickening urges. What's more, they tend to seek out a random victim - there's no personal connection, no link to explain why a particular target was chosen. And that's what makes the murder of Sarah Stern such a shocking case. Here we have a young woman - loved by all - who met with a horrific demise at the hands of someone desperate to know the thrill of the kill. Unbelievably, it was one of her best friends.
into the water below. As a close friend of Stern's - and reportedly the last person to see her alive - McAtasney was quickly questioned by investigators after news of her disappearance broke. True to his deceitful nature, he coolly put the onus on Stern's father, noting that she often complained about him and threatened to move away, possibly to Canada, to put distance between them. Or maybe she killed herself by jumping off that
Liam McAtasney came across like your basic teenager from Neptune City, New Jersey. Nothing stood out that would indicate he'd one day cross an unthinkable line. But six months before Stern's murder, he became aware that his close friend had inherited a fairly significant amount of money - and so the wheels began to turn. Leading up to the crime, McAtasney plotted a robbery but in the back of his mind the lure of taking an innocent life - of exerting power over Stern - loomed large. He was more than willing to go down that dark path; in fact, he craved it. So on December 2, 2016, McAtasney put his plan in motion, driving to Stern's home where he ultimately strangled her to death before taking off with thousands of dollars. He then recruited friend and roommate Preston Taylor to help him dispose of the body - the two drove her car
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bridge? But despite how cooperative McAtasney appeared to be with the investigation, some of his responses to cops' queries caused concern - especially when he inquired if they thought her body would have floated far away by then, had she committed suicide. Suspicion grew as investigators caught McAtasney in numerous lies and discovered home surveillance footage of his car coming back to Stern's home on the day of the murder later than he claimed to have been there. Finally, they obtained a full confession by wiring an acquaintance who McAtasney proudly regaled with a detailed description of the murder. As the video footage showed, he smiled and laughed through the whole account. Ironically, it was Taylor who helped cops set up the dragnet by admitting to his own involvement in Stern's disappearance. Ratted out by a close friend, McAtasney was sentenced to life without parole.
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BUT DESPITE HOW COOPERATIVE MCATASNEY APPEARED TO BE WITH THE INVESTIGATION, SOME OF HIS RESPONSES TO COPS' QUERIES CAUSED CONCERN.
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NEWS4U JULY 2022 | COMMUNITY & FAMILY
M
att Glick is a punk rocker at heart. So it's no surprise that the Henderson native is also
a big proponent of skateboarding, an activity that sort of comes with the territory. But in truth, Glick's interest in the sport predates his musical awakening; he first got on board, so to speak, back in the late 80's as a pre-teen looking to try something new and exciting - and quickly became hooked, spending most of his free time on wheels, working on different maneuvers and worshipping professional legends like Tony Hawk. "I've always kind of been obsessed with skateboarding," he admits. And though Glick's main focus would shift to music in his teens - he would eventually form his own punk band - his devotion to the sport has never wavered. "It's always been a part of my life," he notes. Glick continued to stay in touch with
GIFT
SKATEBOARDING
Henderson's skateboarding scene into his adult years, observing a distinct need for a "more inclusive and welcoming" skate shop in the area that would serve the community's youth and especially newbies to the sport. "There's always been a bit of a stigma with skate shops nationally," he explains. "A lot of people that work in one kind of "cool guy" people out the door which I always thought was counter-productive." The solution? Glick, at the height of the pandemic lockdowns, opened Cure Skateshop inside his parents' antique store in downtown Henderson. It was May 2020 - a seemingly terrible time to start a business - but in actuality, plenty of
HENDERSON NONPROFIT PROVIDING SAFE, FREE COMMUNITY SPACE FOR TRI-STATE SKATEBOARDERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES
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cooped-up kids were looking for an outlet, an outside activity, and skateboarding certainly fit the bill. As a result, Cure took off. "We really did pretty well - got a lot of attention from working with the local community outside of skateboarding and within skateboarding," Glick says. "And then we started giving
free lessons geared towards
an early age was a gift, a lifeline.
beginners at a local skate park in
"It's taught me many lessons - it's
Henderson."
impacted the way I approach life and deal with obstacles," he says.
UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS
With Glick's vision for Cure
And now Glick's paying it forward,
expanding, it was clear that the
helping other kids discover the joy
shop had outgrown its modest
of the sport by not only offering
400 square foot home. Thankfully,
a great place to skate year-round
a much roomier location on
but through free programming,
North Green Street became
including group lessons every
available, allowing for a crowd-
Saturday morning. In fact, one of
funded indoor skate park that
Gift's most promising students is
would provide a safe, free space
just six-years-old yet his prowess
for skateboarders of all abilities.
on the board has already earned
PUNK ROCK SHOW FEAT.
And that's when the scope of
him a sponsor. "He's progressing
Cure changed yet again. "We
at an insane rate," Glick notes.
BE MY DOPPELGANGER
had several people reach out
"Pro skateboarders are sharing his
during crowd-funding to express
clips on Instagram and all kinds
interest in donating fairly large
of stuff."
FOR GIFT SKATEBOARDING JULY 9 DAMSEL BREW PUB @ 7 P.M.
(GLICK'S BAND)/NC-17/THE SNAKES/HYPER TENSIONS/ STRANGE GRAVES
amounts of money - if we were a nonprofit," Glick says. "So that just
According to Glick there's
kind of got the wheels spinning
still some renovations to be
- I started doing a lot of research
completed, but Gift is currently up
into the whole nonprofit world
and running and totally functional.
and realized that we had kind of
Eventually, doors will be open
been operating like one without
weeknights from 12-9 p.m. and
the benefits of it [laughs]." Indeed,
Fri-Sat 12-10 p.m.
Cure had never really been much of a moneymaker, often giving
Gift Skateboarding is located at
away skateboards to low income
428 N. Green St. in Henderson.
families. The shop, more than
For more info, follow Gift
anything, was about being a
Skateboarding on Facebook.
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positive force in the community. The change in status to a nonprofit meant that Glick needed to rechristen the operation - so Cure recently became Gift Skateboarding. And while Glick jokes that he "was just trying to find another four-letter word," his more honest explanation is that discovering skateboarding at
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MISS EVANSVILLE USA
ARIAH LEARY
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RECENT ISU GRADUATE AWARDED NEW PAGEANT TITLE, EAGER TO PROMOTE HER "IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD" PLATFORM
W
ere it not for Carver
degree with a minor in massage therapy at
still wasn't satisfied; post-competition she
Community Organization,
Indiana State University. Which meant that
applied to represent her native city in next
Ariah Leary's childhood
she competed as Miss Vigo County. And
year's Miss Indiana USA pageant, recently
might have been very
while Leary was a first-time contestant, it
receiving word that she's been awarded
different. Growing up in a single-parent
wasn't her first rodeo, as they say. In 2019,
the title of Miss Evansville USA. Now the
household with a mother that worked three
she took part in the Miss Ebony pageant
countdown is on to the 2023 event.
jobs to make ends meet, the Evansville
up north - a move that made total sense
native and recent ISU graduate spent
to her. "I was involved in a lot of clubs at
In the meantime, Leary is all about
many a day there taking advantage of the
ISU and I thought I'd be a great asset to
promoting her "It Takes a Village to Raise a
nonprofit's social services, including an
the pageant system - I have a lot to offer,"
Child" platform, eager to inspire others to
array of afterschool programs and nutritious
Leary says. Unlike the Miss USA pageant
help disadvantaged kids in the community.
meals. She even slept there sometimes. So
system which includes a swimsuit portion
And she's certainly setting a wonderful
when Leary entered the Miss Indiana USA
of the competition, Miss Ebony requires
example for others to follow. Back home
pageant - held this past April - her platform
participants to display a talent of some
for the summer and perhaps beyond,
for the competition reflected the debt that
kind. Remarkably, Leary picked up the
she spends time at Carver each week
the 23-year-old owes to the good people
skill of speed painting in the weeks prior
mentoring and tutoring and recently began
at Carver who helped to shape her into
to the event and proceeded to win the
working at the Hopebridge Autism Therapy
the amazing young woman she is today.
talent competition. Overall, she placed
Center in Newburgh. Heck, she even finds
Leary, more than anyone, knows what it
first runner-up, an incredible achievement
time to run a small business - Dear Sister
takes to fill the role of a missing parent and
which gave her the confidence to do it all
Luxury Picnics - with her older sister. But
how crucial it is for disadvantaged kids to
again someday.
this passion for giving back is nothing
receive support from the community in all forms.
new for her. All throughout high school It would take three years to get the timing
and college, Leary volunteered at various
right - responsibilities at school and other
organizations, including Carver, and was
At the time that Leary signed up to
commitments kept getting in the way - but
also an employee at the Boys & Girls Club
participate in Miss Indiana USA, she was
finally Leary found an opening. "I saw an ad
in Terre Haute.
stationed in Terre Haute, busy putting
to apply for Miss Indiana USA on Instagram
the finishing touches on a public health
- I had to do it," she says. "It was a little
In addition to continuing her participation
scary, but I did it - which
in the pageant system, Leary hopes to
is kind of my message,
get her master's degree in public health
to overcome your fears."
somewhere down the line - but for now
"I WANT TO CONTINUE
Indeed, Leary gave it her
she's looking forward to taking a break
THE WORK OF
all, impressing the judges
from school and concentrating on bettering
with both her poise and
the community, to improving the lives of
BEING THE PERSON I
platform. When the dust
local kids who are growing up in a single-
NEEDED WHEN I WAS
settled in Noblesville on
parent household. "I want to continue the
April 10, she was named the
work of being the person I needed when I
third runner-up - another
was younger," she says.
YOUNGER,"
fantastic showing. But Leary
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I DIDN'T
THINK I WANTED A DOG UNTIL I MET ZOEY."
"I thought I must be crazy to do that but she was ok," Stein says. "I had to sit on her a little bit to calm her - she's 11 months old and still got puppy brain." The next logical step was fostering
ZOEY
Zoey - but first Stein had to convince her husband to go along with it. He was resistant but gave in and quickly formed a bond with the couple's new furry roommate. "Zoey won him over just like she did me - even the cats started coming around to her. After she'd been in the house for awhile I didn't have any problem getting my husband to agree to adopt to her."
VHS ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT Newburgh's Paula Stein is a lifelong
animal lover. She grew up with cats and dogs at home in New Jersey before eventually settling in the tri-state where she owned horses for a period of time on a 14-acre property out in Lynnville. A longtime VHS volunteer, Stein has primarily worked with cats at the shelter and often fosters kittens - which makes sense as she's used to caring for them. In fact, she and her husband share their residence with four felines. But recently Stein found herself taking an interest in a particular dog at the shelter while she was assisting with the Mutts Morning Out program. She couldn't help but notice Zoey, an unusually quiet terrier mix who seemed unaffected by the
excitement of it all. Stein, naturally, became very curious. "After two weeks of watching her I asked about her story," she says. "They said she'd been adopted twice and returned. She seemed so nice - but then I got her out in Garvin Park and she was just as rambunctious as all the other dogs. But she was so sweet and I know you can overcome those behaviors if you work at it and settle them down."
Stein and her husband signed the adoption papers back in mid-May, making Zoey an official member of the family. And her behavior's only been improving ever since. "We got her enrolled in obedience classes - she's super smart," Stein notes. Ultimately, the plan is for Zoey to become a service animal of some sort. "I really think she's got some hound in her - she follows her nose like a search & rescue kind of dog," Stein explains. "The other goal is for her to go into hospice
In the following weeks, Stein spent time with Zoey at the shelter, walking her regularly and even taking her for car rides to Rural King. Finally, she took her home for a meet & greet with the cats - which went better than expected.
or nursing homes and be a comfort dog because she gives me and others a lot of joy. I didn't think I wanted a dog until I met Zoey."
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opinion leak which, for a spell, ate up most of the airtime on every news channel
AS IF BY MAGIC, THE BIG
known to man. But then, boom, two mass
TALKING POINTS SEEM TO
shootings took place in succession and the potentially controversial SC ruling took a backseat to the resurrection of the (mostly) futile gun debate. Just like that, seemingly no one was talking about Roe v. Wade anymore. Which only goes to show how short our attention spans are these days. And how the target of the public's never-ending outrage can shift in a matter
AS I TYPE THIS...
with Barold Hume
GUNNING FOR THE HEADLINES
Y
ou know that cliché about Midwest weather how if you don't like what's going on in the sky at the present moment, wait five minutes and
it'll change? The same can pretty much be said about the national headlines. As if by magic, the big talking points seem to disappear before our eyes, unable to keep the interest of the public - or the media, more importantly - for longer than a few days. And there's no better example of that than the recent Supreme Court abortion draft
politics tri-state
with Bryan Fox
of minutes. No doubt that by the time this column goes to print the big national headline won't involve guns at all - that old chestnut will surely be put back to bed until the next massacre. Actually, as I type this, the latest Yahoo headline is about the upcoming Capitol riot hearings. That appears to have usurped the Uvalde storyline - well, Fox News has chosen to ignore said hearings so I guess it just depends on what your goto source is to keep up with cultural and political happenings. That's a whole other kettle of fish, of course. Back in the day, there was ABC, CBS and NBC - and they all reported on roughly the same stuff. Now you can tailor your news intake to
DISAPPEAR BEFORE OUR EYES, UNABLE TO KEEP THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC - OR THE MEDIA, MORE IMPORTANTLY - FOR LONGER THAN A FEW DAYS. in my humble opinion. But that's life in a democracy, you know? Choices galore. It's just human nature to want more and more, right or wrong. Speaking of human nature or humans, more broadly, I recently caught a fascinating edition of PBS's Nova which documented the discovery of human footprints in North America pre-Ice Age - some 23,000 years ago. Couldn't help but marvel at the simplicity of existence back then. Basically, you got up, went hunting for food - for a woolly mammoth or giant sloth, perhaps - and tried not to get killed by those very same creatures. That was your day, every day. Not really headline material but enviably quaint compared to 2022.
match your personal beliefs, etc. Not ideal,
GOP BETTER START THINKING ABOUT 2023 The 2022 midterms haven't even
members will be up for reelection.
passed yet - is it crazy to look ahead
Current mayor Lloyd Winnecke
to 2023? If you're the Vanderburgh
hasn't announced if he will seek
County GOP, you might want to take
an unprecedented fourth term.
a good, hard look.
Whatever Winnecke decides will have major implications down the
Next year the City of Evansville
ticket.
will hold its elections when the mayor and all nine city council
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Should Winnecke decide to run
NEWS4U JULY 2022 | OPINION & COMMENTARY
MAYBE I'M JUST GETTING OLD... with Johnny Fletcher
but point out that he tends to play up all
swat a fly or something but that hardly
the worst scenarios, politically speaking,
counts. Heck, not even News 4U's own
and generally focus on the "bad stuff"
contributors - many of whom get carded
going on out there in the real world. (Side
routinely for cigs and alcohol - check it
note: I guarantee that his July opinion
out regularly. Hume, for instance, only
piece - which I haven't seen yet, I swear
bothers to look at his own spotlight and
- is just more of the same we're-screwed-
half glances across the page to see what
and-there's-no-way-things-will-ever-get-
I'm on about so he'll have ammunition for
better hyperbole that Barold charmingly
our monthly meeting of the minds. Still,
churns out every month.) By the way,
these kids presumably all have parents -
when I broached this topic with Hume,
and they may well be reading my column
he stared me dead straight in the eye
with abandon and subconsciously passing
and said, "well, isn't that the pot calling
down my pessimism to their offspring. I
the kettle black." Touché. Also, points
shudder to think. That's not how I want to
for being hip to an old saying. The kid's
be remembered, after all. I'd much prefer
got moxie, let me tell you. I had no real
to leave a legacy of delightful sarcasm
comeback, of course, because it's entirely
behind. It does kind of suck to get old,
true. I've no right to shame anyone for
though.
being a pessimist - my whole column is built on the premise that getting old is a depressing fact of life. But it's also funny
RESIST THE PESSIMIST
S
at times, which I do try to highlight on
o, I was hanging with my fellow columnist the other day - that brash, bespectacled young man to my left. Or your left, actually. Yes,
Barold Hume. Nice kid. A little arrogant, perhaps, but with a name like that I wouldn't expect anything less. Anyhow, we were enjoying an afternoon of tea and crumpets (his choice) and discussing the state of the nation, as people do from time to time. I couldn't help
occasion. Not that you or anyone else has
I'VE NO RIGHT TO SHAME
noticed.
ANYONE FOR BEING A
Point being that I worry a bit how I'm influencing the youth of America - though it's pretty much a documented fact that no one under the age of 35 picks up a magazine these days, especially not to read it. I mean, they might grab one to
again, the Democrats just might employ
PESSIMIST - MY WHOLE COLUMN IS BUILT ON THE PREMISE THAT GETTING OLD IS A DEPRESSING FACT OF LIFE.
been considered a Democratic stronghold,
the strategy that worked in the last city
If Winnecke decides not to run, the GOP
the Republicans have proven they can
elections. In 2019, the Democratic party
will have some work to do not only in
be competitive. Take, for example, 2015.
decided to just concede the mayoral race
recruiting a viable candidate at the top but
Winnecke, running for his first reelection
as they felt no need to put anybody on
also finding good candidates in all six wards
against Gail Riecken, would win easily
the ballot - it was considered a lost cause.
and for the at-large seats. With seven of the
and the GOP would pick up three seats
With no contention at the top, GOP voters
nine seats in the Democrats' hands, the GOP
including the Democratic-leaning Third
were less enthused to come to the polls. As
better start looking for good candidates
Ward.
a result, it ended up being a surprisingly
this year so they are not sideswiped in next
great night for the Democrats as they would
year's election.
2023 will be here before you know it and
win seven of the nine seats on the council, including the GOP-heavy First Ward.
the county GOP better get to work. While the City of Evansville has always
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BOURNE WHEN LATE NIGHT THOUGHTS ARE
With
FREDDIE BOURNE
I’VE BEEN ACTING LIKE A JERK FOR AWHILE And yet I still wonder why former friends have
been acting like one for as long as I can
abandoned me?
remember. I’ve had to take a hard look at myself lately and
Now, before you start assuming that I will begin
come to terms with my tendency for odd bouts
to rant some out-of-the-blue, seemingly deep
of narcissism. I think about how I call people to
yet misunderstood soliloquy, let me start by
ask how they’re doing only to spend the majority
prefacing that I’m not looking for anyone to
of the conversation giving them a Wikipedia
reach out and tell me otherwise. Trust me, I don’t
page’s worth of info about me and my life.
need that. I know what the truth is. I get obsessed. With myself. And it’s not good. And maybe the term “jerk” may come off just
It’s become a problem in terms of actually
a tad harsh to some, so for the more natural
keeping friends and developing even more
feeling, I’ll say that I haven’t been a good friend
meaningful relationships. Yet, I still do it.
or acquaintance. What I’m trying to get at is that I'm starting to understand why I have lost
I don’t have an excuse for this behavior and
friends over the years. Although I initially thought
I don’t expect the people in my past that I’ve
I simply outgrew them - as my mother assured
turned off to accept an apology from me. If I
me would be the case - it’s actually that I just
were in your shoes dealing with a privileged
haven’t been a person that even I really want to
white kid full of braggadocio, I would also not let
be around.
him know when I got a new phone number.
A few months ago, it was brought to my attention
To be honest, I pretend to believe the hype
that my blatant honesty was bringing a lot of
about what I’m good at because I hope in turn
people down to the point they would confide in
the belief will actually rub off and I'll be able to
my partner, asking if I was ok. In turn, instead of
back up my supposed confidence. But again,
thanking them for their concerns because they
that's no excuse, so to those that I have turned
care, I decided to get passive aggressive with
off, I wish you well. And thank you for tolerating
them every chance I got: “Why are you talking
me when you didn’t have to.
behind my back? If you were a real friend, you would have told me the truth no matter how non-
I’m trying. And I hope one day, we can give our
confrontational you are.”
friendship another go.
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"I’VE HAD TO TAKE A HARD LOOK AT MYSELF LATELY AND COME TO TERMS WITH MY TENDENCY FOR ODD BOUTS OF NARCISSISM."
PHOTO: EMILY PELSTON
A
ctually, now that I think about it, I’ve
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CHECK THESE OUT HONEST THESE HONEST REVIEWS OF SOME REVIEWS OF SOME OF THE HOTTEST OF THE HOTTEST NEW ALBUMS IN NEW ALBUMS IN MUSIC MUSIC!
JULY MUSIC REVIEWS POST MALONE Twelve Carrot Toothache Mercury Records/Republic Records
KENDRICK LAMAR Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers Top Dawg Entertainment Kendrick Lamar may be humble but he's still
Post Malone delivers his bougie, moody
the king of rap with this fifth studio album. It's
vocals yet again on his fourth studio album.
littered with incredible guest performances,
His performances on SNL debuting two of his singles were so simple and beautiful; I had both songs on repeat for days. “Cooped Up” with Roddy Rich is a fun song with sick beats and although it's infused with Auto-Tune - which Post Malone doesn’t need - it still slaps. “Love/Hate Letter to Alcohol'' is a blistering honest look at the pitfalls of alcoholism. He sings with such authenticity, you can’t help but feel as vulnerable with honest lyrics like, “You're the reason why I got my ass kicked/ But you're the only way to drown my sadness.” But it's also funny and self-deprecating: “Looking in the mirror something's wrong/ Let me get my dentist on the phone.” Further proving he's got a great sense of humor, Post Malone promoted the album by doing a “Day Drinking with Seth Meyers” segment which was hilarious. He's so incredibly, unapologetically himself (even if he did get his stage name from a rap generator) that his musicality shines through just as much as his humor and grace. Doja Cat, The Weeknd, Gunna, Kid Laroi and Fleet Foxes all add spice with appearances. - Marisa Patwa
including features by Taylour Paige, Ghostface Killah, Summer Walker, Kodak Black, Beth Gibbons of Portishead, Sampha, Amanda Reifer, Sam Dew, Tann Leone, Blxst and Baby Keem. He's giving these lesser known - yet very talented - artists the chance to shine on a big name album, proving he's a generous musician. A smart move, it seems, because the album debuted at number one. Lamar dabbles in all genres from west coast hip-hop to psychedelic jazz, blues and trap, touching on themes like religion, cancel culture and gender identity. In “Auntie Diaries” he recounts a story from his youth with his transgender uncle and cousin. It’s empowering for the LBGTQ+ community to have this kind of representation, especially on the heels of Pride Month. “N95” and “Silent Hill” are two standouts. My favorite is “Rich Spirit,” which takes you to church on the beach with a dawn-filled baptism: “Paintin' pictures, put me in the Louvre, that's a definite/ Universal shift, I'm in a groove/ And celebrity does not mean integrity, you fool/ I'm a good man, shakin' hand, firm grip rule.” Lamar's truly the professor of rap and I’ll take the full course load - Marisa Patwa
EMELI SANDÉ Let’s Say for Instance Chrysalis Records
GHOST Impera Loma Vista Recordings
The Scottish singer is serving up high-
The first time you see the band Ghost in
powered vocals on her fourth studio
full costumes and make-up you might
album. Sandé has nothing left to prove, but
think you’re about to witness a Satanic
her range continues to shine and inspire.
mass or blood ritual. Lead vocalist “Papa
Moving from R&B to classical, she's uplifting and free throughout 16
Emeritus” (aka Tobias Forge) plays a sinister pope-like figure in full
amazing tracks. Sandé teams up with Adele for the first song, “Family,”
regalia and death mask, flanked by “Nameless Ghouls” (a clever way
a true tear-jerker with lyrics that highlight the themes of rebirth and
of identifying the multiple masked musicians in Ghost). However,
resilience: “I've got a need for speed and a head for dreams/ But I had to
when you hear Ghost, you might be shocked to discover that they
slow down, see the wood for the trees, breathe easy, yeah/ But now my
are a pop metal band that doesn’t take themselves too seriously.
energy's on one hundred ten/ And I'm never gonna let them bring me
Their songs are heavy, yet full of lighter moments, sardonic humor,
down again, believe me.” “Ready to Love” is for all of those heartbroken
scary imagery and pop sensibilities. Their fifth studio album Impera
souls out there who are ready to heal and find the love they deserve
continues that tradition with songs like “Bite of Passage,” as well as
again. To drive the message home, Sandé dropped an emotional music
more ominous tracks like “Dominion,” “Imperium” and “Darkness at
video, singing her heart out in her dark pink and royal blue velvet power
the Heart of My Love.” The single “Call Me Little Sunshine” strikes
suits, cutting a striking image as she transitions from painful lyrics to
the perfect dichotomy between the macabre and mainstream pop
cheerful, triumphant words that truly move the soul. It's a rollercoaster
with a doomy riff and a contagious chant for a chorus. They make
ride that you never want to get off. - Marisa Patwa
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metal fun! - Matt Alschbach
ANGEL OLSEN Big Time Jagjaguwar Asheville-based
singer/songwriter
RAMMSTEIN Zeit Universal Music Angel
Hard to believe it's been 25 years since this
Olsen embraces her country roots on her
German metal outfit garnered a bit of attention
sixth studio album. Throughout her career,
in the U.S. with "Du Hast," a truly unique
Olsen has continually delivered powerful
track off their sophomore effort Sehnsucht
and emotive indie rock and pop records. But if you strip her songs to their
that simultaneously seemed to parody and pay homage to heavy music.
core elements, it's clear country music has always been an influence as
Vocalist Till Lindeman's deep-throated vocals - sung almost exclusively in
evidenced by her nasally Emmylou Harris voice and simple acoustic chord
his native tongue - backed by the band's mix of simple yet effective guitar
progressions. On Big Time, Olsen gives us her first proper country album
riffs and synth adornments either created fans for life or turned listeners
full of breezy, lackadaisical love songs. While not quite reaching the heights
off; there was little middle ground. None of the band's subsequent albums
of her opuses My Woman or All Mirrors, Big Time is still an incredibly
have changed that dynamic - indeed, Rammstein rarely deviate from their
beautiful collection of songs that certainly recalls the best work of Loretta
tried and true musical formula which consists of a forceful intro followed
Lynn, Emmylou Harris, or Dolly Parton. - Russ Finn
MJ LENDERMAN Boat Songs Dear Life Records The Asheville country scene must be having a moment right now. In addition to Angel Olsen’s excellent Big Time record, Asheville singer/songwriter MJ Lenderman releases his anticipated debut. On Boat Songs, Lenderman delivers 10 slice-of-life songs about boats, basketball, Disney World, and cussing out neighbors “throwin’ sh*t in the yard.” Opening track “Hangover Game” is a ripping country-rock song about Michael Jordan’s infamous “flu game." Not only is it a great opener and an album highlight, it perfectly sets the tone for the rest of the album, ensuring you’ll enjoy all of Boat Songs if you like “Hangover Game.” If you’re a fan of Drive-By Truckers or Sparklehorse, MJ Lenderman’s debut will surely be one of your favorite albums of 2022. - Russ Finn
by near-spoken word verses leading up to an anthemic, almost operatic chorus. But honestly, no one does it better - a hyperbolic statement that's hard to argue with after listening to Zeit, one of the group's most varied albums, ebbing and flowing from the emotional title track to the stomping "Zick Zack" and beyond. It may not attract new devotees but Rammstein won't lose a single loyalist, either. - Johnny Fletcher
BLUES WITH BRAGIN THE GROOVE KREWE FEAT. NICK DANIELS III Run to Daylight Sound Business Services
In addition to playing with the popular New Orleans group Dumpstaphunk, legendary bassist Nick Daniels has performed with such big names as Allen Toussaint and Etta James. Now he's joined forces with the Groove Krewe on Run to Daylight. The opening title track features drumming
WILCO Cruel Country dBpm Records Wilco rose from the ashes of alt-country originators Uncle Tupelo in the early 90s and kicked off their career with the country-rock A.M. in 1995. In the 27 years since, Wilco have done everything they can to expand their sound into more experimental territory, leaving country music behind. However, when the band got together to create their 12th studio effort, they reportedly ditched all of the art-pop songs in progress and instead recorded Cruel Country - a massive 21-song country concept album about the state of our nation. Wilco have always been somewhat political, but never as biting as they are here with lines like, “There is no middle when the other side would rather kill than compromise.” This return to form is not only welcomed, the resulting album is one of their strongest ever. - Russ Finn
from Eddie Bayers at the song’s outset that sets the tone very well. The guitar from Jonathon “Boogie” Long adds a nice touch. “That’s New Orleans” discusses the great things about living in the Big Easy. Funky guitar from Rex Pearce will start your body moving. The beat on “Have A Party” sounds reminiscent of the Daft Punk hit “Get Lucky” or the Chic hit “Good Times.” The bass line from Daniels will get your toes tapping. More funky bass playing from Daniels highlights the great R&B sound on “In the Groove Zone.” The superb horn section from Jason Parfait and Ian Smith on “Reach Out” matches the lyrics about opening your heart and showing kindness to others. The slightly psychedelic feel on “I’m Gonna Prove My Love” offers a nice contrast to lyrics about showing a woman you care. “Where Love Lies” offers great keyboard playing from Nelson Blanchard to complement the horns from Lacy Blackledge and Pete Verbois. Parfait returns with top-notch saxophone playing on “Sweet Situation.” “Where Ya at in Life” boasts an island feel that seems perfect for sipping a drink from a coconut. - Paul Bragin
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JULY BEER REVIEWS
This month’s beers are available depending on supply & demand at all 10 Liquor Locker locations. Visit our website at www.Liquor-Locker.com. THBC POWERLINE DIPA
PAUL HOLLYFELD - 4.5
This powerful New England style Double IPA pours a hazy amber with a nice caramel head. Loaded with tropical notes on the nose, where pineapple is the dominant aroma. On the palate you’ll enjoy pineapple and mango, with just a slight, pleasant bitterness. On the slightly maltier side, this finishes very smooth with a slightly warming effect thanks to an 8% ABV.
PAUL BRAGIN - 3.75
A thick white head crowns this hazy IPA and never totally dissipates. A combination of pineapple, mango and pine scents from the hops dominates the smell. Likewise, the hop flavors remain while drinking the beer and stay during the extended finish. People who enjoy hoppy beers need to drink this. Pair it with hearty dishes like smoked beef brisket, grilled lamb, blue cheese or desserts like carrot cake or crème brulee.
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 5
This is a cloudy, straw-colored beer. I rarely give out a 5 but I really like this THBC offering - despite not being a big IPA fan. Bonus points for the Indiana connection, 8% ABV and pint can presentation. Flavor-wise, it's piney with some sweet hops and a hint of pineapple. I consider this the best IPA I've ever had.
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KONA BIG WAVE GOLDEN ALE
PAUL HOLLYFELD - 4.5
This ale pours a clear yellow with a thin white head. On the nose you find pleasant tropical notes. It is light on the palate and slightly malty, with subtle tropical notes. It has a smooth finish, and is very sessionable with a 4.4% ABV. Very refreshing, and one of my favorites from Kona.
PAUL BRAGIN - 4.5
A thick white head rests on this golden ale and slowly evaporates. Malt scent controls the nose, with some hop scents also present. The first sip of the beer gives the malt and hops a chance to go back and forth on the tongue. The lower alcohol content makes this beer a great choice for ballgames and picnics where several can be imbibed. Pair it with seafood, poultry, salads and light pasta dishes.
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 3.5
This is a clear, amber-colored beer. It reminds me of drinking Budweiser but with a little more hops. It's a smooth beer - an easy session beer for the summer. I would almost consider this a very light IPA. It's pretty good but I'm not overwhelmed by it.
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NEW BELGIUM SUMMER BLISS
PAUL HOLLYFELD - 3.5
This is a tropical wheat beer brewed with mango. It pours a slightly hazy straw color with a thin white head. There are notes of tangerine and mango on the nose, and the mango is very evident on the palate. Very little bitterness, with a hint of coriander and an almost effervescence due to the high carbonation. This would be especially refreshing on a hot summer day with its low ABV.
PAUL BRAGIN - 4
A thin white head forms on this wheat beer when poured into a wheat beer glass. The scent profile contains a good amount of citrus notes. A refreshing burst of carbonation hits the tongue first, followed by a strong citrus taste that lingers during the finish. This beer could see a rise in popularity during the hot summer months when drinkers want something refreshing. Pair it with goat cheese, salads, seafood or fruit desserts.
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4.5
This beer pours a hazy straw color with decent carbonation. It's very refreshing and has a nice mango flavor which I normally don't like. It also has a nice floury flavor. Once again, I'm not a fan of floury beers but I like this one. I think those flavors blended with the wheat is what makes the difference.
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REVOLUTION BREWING ANTI-HERO IPA
PAUL HOLLYFELD - 3.5
This IPA pours a slightly hazy yellow with a thin white head. Aromas of pine are dominant. Pine resin and floral hop flavors assault the palate along with a sharp hop bitterness that hangs on through the finish. A traditional, hoppy IPA lover will really enjoy this one and appreciate the 6.7% ABV.
PAUL BRAGIN - 4.25
A thick white head forms on this amber-colored IPA and evaporates slowly. Citrus fruit and pine notes from the hops used during brewing fill the nose. The initial tasting of the beer also boasts a
significant amount of hop flavors, especially in the long finish. People who enjoy hoppy beers need to drink this. Pair it with a hamburger with hot barbecue sauce or Mexican dishes like spicy tacos
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4
This is a clear, amber-colored beer. It has your standard heavy hops flavor and an elevated ABV. It's pretty good but a little too hoppy for me. I could only drink one of these, but I think if they dialed back the hops a little I might enjoy it more.
PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY.
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Focusing on personal injury, civil litigation, whistleblower claims and workers' compensation law, Siesky Law Firm strives to provide excellent legal services while remaining client and community centered. The Evansville-based trio of top attorneys - including Lane Siesky, Daniel Gearhart and Douglas Briody - boasts years of invaluable experience inside and outside the courtroom. Highly-respected with an impeccable track record, the firm's aggressive representation of its clients continues to benefit the community in myriad ways.
Q:
There are so many instances in today's society where people threaten a lawsuit - there often seems to be a knee-jerk reaction to potentially legal situations, be it a personal situation or business-related conflict. In the whole scheme of things, how productive is it to file a lawsuit? Obviously, every case is
different, but can you give an overview of the effectiveness of suing someone in 2022?
A:
This is a great question. In a personal situation, whether
with a sophisticated insurance company. Further, the individual can
to file a lawsuit in today’s world can be a complex and
hire a lawyer on a “contingent basis” and normally does not need
difficult issue to work through. Indeed, most folks have
to pay the lawyer hourly. So, hiring a lawyer is normally an easier
little or no exposure to lawsuits and the legal process. The answer
decision in the unfortunate case of a car accident than it is in a
mostly depends upon the nature of the legal problem, the laws,
dispute involving a neighbor.
how the legal action must be paid for, the other party and to a lesser extent the personal preference of the individual.
From a business perspective, we tell our small business clients that “nobody wins in litigation” and so we try to implement policies,
Let me give some examples here. First, suppose an individual
procedures and safeguards to avoid litigation for our small business
has a dispute with her neighbor. In counseling this individual, I
clients. Litigation is costly for small businesses and the money being
would encourage this individual to try and work things out with
spent on lawyers and court cases detracts directly from the small
her neighbor before threatening legal action or filing a lawsuit. If
business’ bottom line. Having said all that, sometimes legal action
things cannot be worked out and legal action is required, then the
cannot be avoided and the small business must defend itself or its
individual must explore how much a legal action would cost and her
interests.
ability to pay a lawyer. However, when an individual is in a car accident and is seriously injured the situation is different. The individual is now likely dealing
Disclaimer: The above information provided by Siesky Law Firm, PC, is not legal advice and should not be taken as legal advice. Application of the law is highly fact sensitive and readers should consult with an attorney on legal matters.
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