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FEATURES 8 Olivia Newton-John @ the Victory An Interview with the Beloved Aussie 10 The C.R.O.W.D. Reunion Show @ Piston's The Tri-State's Biggest Band Returns! 11 Lincoln Amphitheatre 2017 Performance Series Big Stars and Tribute Bands on Tap 12 ROMP Fest 2017 Preview An Interview with Nitty Gritty Dirt Band 16 EPO presents Raiders of the Lost Ark The 2016-2017 Season's Climactic Conclusion 32 What's New in Western KY Music & Motorcycles!
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llow me to start this month's note off by giving a shout-out to all the moms in the tri-state. Simply put, you're all doing a bang-up job and certainly deserve more recognition than one measly day each year. I think most would agree. So for the love of all that is good in this world, put the kibosh on the texting, pick up the phone and CALL her. You know, have an actual conversation, even if it cuts into your precious minutes or whatever plan you're currently saddled with. It's the least you can do for the person that carried you around in her belly for the better part of a year - and without a drop of alcohol to boot! Anyhow, on with the show... The community is really coming alive in May with the arrival of warm weather: summer socials, bike rides,
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house tours, golf outings - plenty of action out there. Still, if you're more of an indoor type, you can check out the one and only Olivia Newton-John at the Victory on May 19 (see our interview with the Aussie legend on pg. 8) as well as the Fab Four Beatles Tribute on May 21. And if the bar scene is your thing, the new KC's Marina Pointe is set to open with a bang over Cinco de Mayo weekend featuring a headlining set by Pittsburgh's Radio Tokyo. Elsewhere, you can catch the band reunion of all band reunions at Piston's Bar & Grill when The C.R.O.W.D. returns for a wild show on May 28 (details inside). Plus, we've got a ROMP 2017 preview by way of an interview with festival headliner, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Happy Mother's Day! - TE
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"The aussie Icon is still on the way up."
AN EVENING WITH OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN VICTORY THEATRE | MAY 19 | 7 P.M.
Beloved Aussie singer gets "Physical," discusses LIV ON, handling fame and more With a catalogue of timeless hits that includes "Hopelessly Devoted to You," "Magic" and "Physical," Olivia Newton-John has carved out an indelible music career spanning over five decades. As a young girl, she competed in singing contests and appeared on Australian daytime TV before officially going solo with the release of 1971's If Not For You. Success on the country charts followed, but it was Newton-John's star turn as Sandra Dee in the 1978 blockbuster musical Grease that set her off on a meteoric rise to fame. All these years later, the Aussie icon is seemingly still on the way up. A beloved performer all over the world, Newton-John is known as a breast cancer survivor and a champion of humanitarian causes. She recently teamed up with friends Beth Nielsen Chapman and Amy Sky to produce LIV ON, a healing album for those who wish to transcend loss and shape a better life ahead.
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You've always had a very classy image, and yet, "Physical" was considered quite controversial back in 1981 - which seems laughable considering the nature of pop music today. Well, I just think it's so hilarious that I was so worried at the time (laughs). And I tried to stop it being released and it was too late, and I'm going, 'Oh my god, I've gone too far.' And here we are now and they [today's pop stars] just talk about anything - no boundaries. "Physical" was so subtle compared to what's happening now. It just shows that times change and things evolve; it's funny, I think. Before the whole world came to know you through Grease, you had already released numerous albums and scored several hits on the country charts. Considering it was the early 70s and you were a woman in a maledominated industry, did you have much say in how you were marketed? You know, the first few albums were pretty much about the music - it surprised me that the music took off. The only time that there was a decision to try something different was the album when we hired Helmut Newton to do the cover shot - Soul Kiss. And I wasn't really comfortable with it. What's interesting is that it didn't really do well, either. I didn't feel comfortable with the whole idea of deliberately doing a sexy album cover. I think I'm more natural, and if good things come out of it, great. But to try and do something provocative just didn't work for me. But that was the only time that we deliberately went after a different look - when the record company wanted something different. Apart from that, all of the marketing simply came out of the music.
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Your latest album, LIV ON, has been very well received. Have you and your collaborators been flooded with messages from fans? Yes, we have - and at the shows, even. For the LIV ON shows we decided to do a Q&A and ask people to share their stories. And we were amazed that people did want to share their stories of loss and grief. And out of that came all sorts of wonderful healing between people - and people didn't feel alone and they cried but felt better afterwards. It's been really fantastic. You became the most recognizable woman on the planet in the late 70s. How did you keep your feet on the ground? I was lucky in that I had been working for many years before I had big success. It wasn't like I started singing and then the next week I was a huge star. And I've always had my feet on the ground and realized that tomorrow it will be somebody else [that's popular]. I just remember being told that when you're looking out in the audience and they're waving those candles, that tomorrow they'll be waving them for someone else. So you've got to keep things in perspective. I think I've done that. I have a very normal home life with my husband and my animals and daughter - I've always managed to keep things in balance. For tickets and more info, visit victorytheatre.com. The Victory is located at 600 Main St. in downtown Evansville.
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THE C.R.O.W.D. PISTON'S | MAY 28 | 9:30 P.M.
Reunited: tri-state's ultimate party band returning to rock your world in a big way It's been seven long years since The C.R.O.W.D. last took the stage at a local venue, but the biggest band the tri-state has ever known is back in a big way, preparing to rock your world with a string of reunion shows over the summer. Yes, the five crude, rude, obnoxious white dudes that absolutely dominated the music scene from 1991-2003 routinely drawing upwards of 1000+ fans every weekend at places like Harpole's and Marina Pointe - have been busy rehearsing and putting together a killer set list of covers from the heyday of grunge, rap-rock and alternative rock. Factor in The C.R.O.W.D.'s legendary stage show, and it's easy to understand why there's a major buzz happening. A longtime fan of the band, 103GBF DJ Jimmie Ford has been right at the forefront of local music. "In my opinion, The C.R.O.W.D. started what became a very good music scene in the Evansville area at the time," he says. "They were the definition of a "party band." And as an added bonus, the music was tight. Perhaps because they were so much fun to listen to, I think people often forget just how talented the band was - as far as musicians go, solid at every position." The solid lineup Ford refers to features charismatic lead singer TJ Tanoos, guitarists Brent Hill and Brad Skinner, drummer Rex Brush and bassist Bill Betz. In addition to being a huge draw for years at local venues, they often traveled out of town, playing Indianapolis, Lexington and Louisville, plus the college circuit - IU, Purdue and others. Heck, the guys even opened for Night Ranger and Steppenwolf. The C.R.O.W.D.'s comeback is set to begin at Piston's on May 28 - a much-anticipated return guaranteed to be the biggest show of the year. Be sure to get there early and catch the opening set by Nutshell at 7 p.m. Stay tuned for an in-depth interview with the band in next month's issue! For more info, visit pistonsbarandgrill.com.
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LINCOLN AMPHITHEATRE 2017 PERFORMANCE SERIES MAY 20 - SEPTEMBER 30
Grand Funk Railroad highlights a summer of fantastic shows at the area's largest outdoor amphitheatre Located just 55 minutes northeast of Evansville, the 1500-seat Lincoln Amphitheatre is quite simply one of the most stunning concert venues in the nation. But up until last year, it primarily served to tell the story of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, who spent much of his childhood and teen years in the area now known as Lincoln City. 2016, however, saw a revamp of the entertainment focus for the amphitheatre. High profile acts such as Eddie Money, alt-rockers Cracker and several nationally known tribute bands took the stage for the first time, resulting in one of the best attended seasons in the venue's 30 year history. Buoyed by last year's successful run, organizers have put together an even more impressive list of stars and tribute bands for the 2017 Performance Series, highlighted by classic rockers Grand Funk Railroad ("We're An American Band") along with award-winning country singer Lee Ann Womack ("I Hope You Dance") and a series-closing set by the legendary Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels.
2017 Performance Series Schedule
Live Bait: a tribute to Jimmy Buffett - 5/20 Lee Ann Womack - 6/3 Appetite for Destruction: the ultimate tribute to Guns N' Roses - 6/24 Young Abe Lincoln 30th Anniversary Special - 7/6-8 Young Abe Lincoln 30th Anniversary Special - 7/13-15 ZOSO: the ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience - 7/22 Hard Day’s Night: a Tribute to the Beatles - 8/12 Grand Funk Railroad - 8/26 Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra: Film Scores of John Williams...and more! - 9/2 An Innocent Band: a tribute to the music of Billy Joel - 9/9 Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels - 9/30 * All shows start at 6:30 p.m. except Young Abe Lincoln which starts at 7 p.m. For tickets and more info, visit lincolnamphitheatre.com. Lincoln Amphitheatre is located at 15032 N. CR 300 E. in Lincoln City, IN.
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ROMP FEST 2017 YELLOW CREEK PARK | OWENSBORO, KY | JUNE 21 - 24
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's Jeff Hanna reflects on
Circlin' Back, talks "King Tut," ROMP and more The countdown is on to the area's biggest summer music festival. An annual gathering in Owensboro, KY featuring some of the biggest names in Americana, bluegrass, country and folk, ROMP Fest has grown by leaps and bounds, drawing huge crowds to scenic Yellow Creek Park every June for an unforgettable celebration. 2017 marks the 14th edition of the festival, and this year's lineup may just be the best yet. ROMP veterans Punch Brothers are joined by Grammy Award-winning Los Lobos, fan favorite Keller Williams and founding member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Rhiannon Giddens - just to name a few of the many highlights. It all leads up to a headlining performance by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, the legendary country rock group known for such classics as "Fishin' in the Dark," "Mr. Bojangles" and "An American Dream." The guys recently documented 50 remarkable years in the music business with Circlin' Back, a celebratory show
filmed at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's Jeff Hanna kindly spoke with News4U ahead of ROMP Fest. What was the experience of playing the 50th anniversary show like for you? It was kind of an out of body experience, because all of the people that were in the show were musicians that we had played with at various times over the years - either in the studio or in a live situation. It was really a family reunion of sorts. [Bluegrass artist] Sam Bush jokingly called us the Nitty Gritty E Street Band that night, because the band was so big - like seven people on stage at all times. But it was great - so much fun. The crowd was amazing - people were just coming out of their skin every time a friend of ours walked out on stage. And getting to play jug band music with [former band member] Jackson Browne was incredible because we hadn't done that since 1966. Over time, band members have come and gone - and come back again. And there have been stylistic shifts as a result. To your mind, what period signaled the most pronounced shift? There was a period in the 80s when we called ourselves the Dirt Band actually, it was 1978-82. Which was just really an abbreviation - it wasn't
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band intended as any giant musical shift. At that time, we had a couple musicians who were Loggins & Messina alumni playing with us - Al Garth played tenor sax and fiddle with us and then Merel Bregante played drums. And then a friend of ours from Colorado, Richard Hathaway, played bass. With the three of those guys during that era, we shifted to what you might call "mainstream" but I prefer to call it a countryesque Jimmy Buffett kind of vibe. Around that time we had a hit called "An American Dream" that we did with our buddy Linda Ronstadt and then we followed that up with a record featuring Nicolette Larson. I would say that that era had a little less of a bluegrass influence, that's for sure. From my standpoint, I don't really regret it, because it's hard to keep things interesting. I'd say that in a lot of ways, the band has circled back to the vibe that we had in the 70s - when we made the transition from jug band to country rock band. And when I say "country rock," I'm really referring to the California country rock sound of the late 60s and early 70s. We had a great run at country radio in the 80s, but it was also during a time when country radio was nothing like it is now. Legend has it that the band collaborated with comedian Steve Martin on his millionselling 1978 novelty hit, "King Tut." I played lead guitar and arranged the track. It's actually the only gold 45 single that Cont. on page 14
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I have on my wall - it's great. I'm very proud and it was so much fun, because Steve's a great guy. Interestingly, "King Tut" was basically an accident. Steve sat in on a gig with us that we did in LA and he told us that he'd scribbled down some lyrics to an idea that he had for a song. We went out and kind of performed it, just sort of winging it on stage. Then a couple of weeks later, his manager, Bill McEuen, called me and asked if we would cut a demo with Steve. So he came to our studio one afternoon and we cut "King Tut" in a couple of hours. And it went on to become a huge hit - a novelty record, but a great one, I might add. It's been eight years since the release of the last NGDB album, Speed of Life - where are you in terms of a follow-up? You know, it's complicated. The thing is that we all don't live in the same town - we're spread out all over the place. So, we've got to be ready to record. We've got plenty of tunes and enthusiasm, but it's a little tougher to wrap our heads around how to do it. But you know, I hate to beat around the bush about this, because I would love for there to be a new record. But the downside is this: when we go out and play, people want to hear the old stuff. And as a fan, I totally get that. But I will also say that we still play a couple of things from Speed of Life - and people really enjoy them. I think it's one of the best records that we ever made. Yet, we barely broke even on it. So, it was tough after the fact to get real excited. I mean, the fans that took the time to listen to it really loved it. The world at large was a tougher sell, because there's lots of great music released every single week. But truthfully, whenever we make a new record, it always makes us feel better - it's like a transfusion of sorts. Can you clue us in on what you have in store for the band's headlining set at ROMP - any collaborations in mind? Well, I'd have to know who's playing in the lineup on that day. But typically, our set is a self-contained show. We do have a great buddy of ours that has been touring with us for the last couple of years named Jim Photoglo - he plays bass and acoustic guitar, sings harmony as well. He co-wrote "Fishin' in the Dark." The band is beefier, in my opinion, and definitely deeper vocally, too. Material-wise, we go back as far as 1966 and right up through some stuff that we cut on Speed of Life. And we try to suit the crowd - whether it's more of a country crowd or an Americana crowd. Truly, we're really looking forward to ROMP - it sounds like a blast. For tickets and the full ROMP lineup, visit rompfest.com.
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RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK V I CT ORY THEAT R E | MAY 13 & 14
2016-2017 season coming to a climactic conclusion with live orchestral accompaniment of iconic film
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nother wonderfully diverse season of Classics and Pops Series performances is coming to a close for Maestro Savia and the Philharmonic Orchestra. Themed "An American Celebration," the 2016-2017 campaign featured a patriotic repertoire that delighted longtime supporters and new converts alike right from the first note of Toyota's Opening Night - way back in September. Who better than world-renowned cellist Zuill Bailey to kick things off in style? It was a sign of very good things to come. More Classics Series highlights followed, including a performance of Leonard Bernstein's highly theatrical Mass with Celebrant/Baritone Jubilant Sykes, the return of Brooklyn's electrifying ensemble, Project Trio, and a much-anticipated collaboration with pianist Spencer Myer, one of the most sought-after artists on today's concert stage. Rest assured the EPO did not disappoint on the Pops side of things, either. Their wonderfully creepy Halloween Bash sent chills up the spine with music from Psycho, Phantom of the Opera and more, while
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the annual Peppermint Pops holiday show put everyone in a festive mood via the smooth vocal stylings of Daniel Narducci and Christina Overton. But perhaps the most spectacular performance of all came courtesy of Cirque de la Symphonie. The troupe's mesmerizing combination of strength and acrobatics set to music from Titanic, Hook and other blockbuster films had everyone at the Victory enraptured. Now there's just one more Pops Series performance to go before Maestro Savia and the Philharmonic Orchestra take a much-deserved breather - and then reconvene to start planning the 2017-2018 season. On May 13 and 14, the EPO will bring an iconic action/ adventure film to life inside the Victory Theatre. Prepare to see Steven Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark in a whole new way with live accompaniment to the 1981 classic; take in the heart-pounding recreation of John Williams' epic score with the sort of beauty and power that only Maestro Savia and the Philharmonic Orchestra can produce; relive the magic of
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Indiana Jones and his quest to recover the Ark of the Covenant on the silver screen with a pulsing live soundtrack that will have you on the edge of your seat. Williams, whose remarkable career has spanned over six decades, remembers his time working on the Raiders score quite fondly. "Speaking for myself, I must say that the experience of composing the music for this film, and for the subsequent installments in the series, was a very happy one, and offered me a wild and truly joyous ride. I’m especially delighted that the magnificent Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra has agreed to perform the music for a live presentation of the movie." Don't miss the climactic conclusion of the EPO's 20162017 season! Times: May 13, 7 p.m. & May 14, 2 p.m. For tickets and more info, visit evansvillephilharmonic.org or call 812-425-5050.
"On May 13 and 14, the EPO will bring an iconic action/adventure film to life inside the Victory Theatre. Prepare to see Steven Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark in a whole new way with live accompaniment to the 1981 classic."
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HOLY ROSARY PARISH SUMMER SOCIAL
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EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC GUILD
HOMES OF NOTE TOUR
HOLY ROSARY PARISH | JUNE 1-3
NEWBURGH, IN | MAY 13 | 10AM - 4PM
Annual fundraiser offers up chances to win a new car or serious cash - your choice!
Four beautiful Newburgh homes take pride of place for annual event
Three days of good times in the sun with a huge silent auction and plenty of food, games and carnival rides for all ages - that's what keeps people coming back in droves every year for the Holy Rosary Parish Summer Social. The community always supports this important fundraising event in a big way, and another great turnout is expected when it all gets underway on June 1. In addition to all the food and fun on tap this year, Holy Rosary is offering up an incredible opportunity to walk away with a brand new car or $20,000 - your choice! Just enter the car raffle for a chance to win a 2017 Camaro, Trax SUV or Colorado Pick-up - or you can opt for the cold cash. But even if you don’t win the big prize, there are still four more chances to line your pockets. Tickets for the raffle are just $25 each or 7 for $100 (if purchased prior to May 29). If quilts are more your speed, you can enter to win one of the many beautiful creations on offer this year for just $2. As always, the food options at the social are sure to please. With numerous booths serving up everything from chicken and pork chop dinners, corn dogs, funnel cakes, pizza, hamburgers and cheeseburgers to grilled chicken, BBQ sandwiches, Mexican Corn, Chicken Torta sandwiches, and lemonade shake-ups, you’ll hardly know what delicious item to try to first. Plus, you can get a cafeteria style dinner with all the fixings in the cafeteria nightly - AND drive thru carry out in the Parish Hall! Come on out and celebrate the beginning of summer with Holy Rosary Parish!
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or the 19th year running, the Evansville Philharmonic Guild has a fantastic day planned for anyone interested in learning more about the tri-state and seeing inside some truly amazing homes. The 2017 Homes of Note Tour will return to the Newburgh area, following last year's road trip to McCutchanville where the group explored several beautiful properties in various neighborhoods including Deerfield Estates and Oak Meadow. This year's Newburgh tour will feature four majestic homes (one of which also offers a walk through a gorgeous garden) - all guaranteed to wow. With spring in full bloom, there's no better time of year to visit this part of the tri-state as the lawns are green and the flowers and trees are so colorful. The Homes of Note Tour is perfect for family members of all ages - everyone can find something to enjoy, and it's a great way to get a little more acquainted with the area. Mark your calendar for this rare opportunity to take a look inside some of the most beautiful homes in the tri-state. Phone orders are accepted through May 8, so be sure to reserve your spot!
Hours: Thurs 5-9 p.m. / Fri & Sat 5-10 p.m. For more info, visit holyrosarysummersocial.com. Holy Rosary Parish is located at 1301 S. Green River Rd.
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Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at featured homes. Walk-In: Schnuck's, EPO Box Office, First Federal Savings Bank in SW IN, Paul's Menswear and Wildflower. For more info, visit evansphilguild.org or call 812-425-5050.
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MO'S HOUSE 1114 SE PARRETT ST. | EVANSVILLE, IN | 47713
Former Sauced bar manager branching out on her own with new Haynie's Corner venture
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always been called "Mo" - I only get called Moriah if I'm in trouble," explains former Sauced bar manager Moriah Rose - Mo Rose, that is. She's definitely not in trouble; in fact, the 28-year-old award-winning mixologist is on everybody's good side of late with the opening of her cool new downtown Evansville bar just around the corner. Appropriately named Mo's House, it's a dream come true for Rose whose family ran Big Daddy's in Henderson, KY for a couple of years during her late teens. The popular outdoor bar not only provided a summer job - bussing tables, checking IDs, slinging grub - but also planted the seed for business ownership. 10 years later, she's busy making last-minute renovations to the building that housed Haynie's Corner Pub for many years, transforming it into what she calls a "super laidback establishment with a cocktail bar vibe." Rose didn't always envision this path in life, though. After graduating from Henderson County High School, she studied photo journalism and textile design at Western Kentucky University with an eye on becoming a fashion photographer; still, she always seemed to gravitate back to the nightlife that drove the family business for a time. A move to Evansville in 2009 really upped the ante as Rose became a familiar face around town at some of the most popular bars and restaurants. Ri Ra Irish Pub, Hornet's Nest, Tin Man Brewing - she worked at them all over the years; however, her most recent - and most high profile - position was running the Blue Bar at Sauced Italian Restaurant located right across the street from what would become Mo's House. "I would look out the window and think
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that the Haynie's Corner Pub building was so awesome," Rose says. "I always joked with the owner that I was going to buy the place from him." And on December 5, 2016 - coincidentally, the 83rd anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition, as she points out she did just that.
"We'll take all the weirdos - we're all a little quirky."
A little about the place: Mo's House will feature classic cocktails - Old Fashioneds, Martinis, Manhattans and other old school drinks that never go out of style. Beer-wise, they'll have all your craft and domestic favorites. According to Rose, the goal is to accommodate for all different tastes and different types of people. In other words, everyone is welcome. Which also means that there's no dress code. As Rose says, "We'll take all the weirdos - we're all a little quirky."
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Rose and her father are working feverishly on the decor as the clock ticks down to a planned early May grand opening. Maple floors are being sanded and the interior is getting a facelift. Truly, it's a labor of love, the culmination of years spent learning the business. Rest assured Rose understands just how blessed she is. "It's very cool to watch your dreams come true; I've been humbled by the support that I've gotten from everyone in the community."
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mericans have never been so polarized, so at odds over everything from guns to politics. But if there's one area of common ground, it's money - more specifically, the fact that we all need help making it and managing it. Sure, some of us may think that we know how to handle our finances, but in reality, the vast majority of Americans are clueless. Thankfully, there are professionals out there to make up for our lack of insight - hardworking, knowledgeable professionals like Kevin Anslinger & Patrick Bassett. This financially-savvy duo's sole focus is to educate. Not to sell. There's a big difference. Speaking of polarizing, Anslinger & Bassett make for an interesting pair in that their personalities are seemingly miles apart. The former is laid back and concise while the latter is intense and highly-detailed. These marked differences, however, have served them very well - the two diametricallyopposed approaches actually work in tandem, particularly in a face-to-face meeting with a client which is how Anslinger & Bassett prefer to interact. It's commonly known as "good cop/bad cop," meaning that people need to feel comfortable, but they also need to hear the truth about their financial situation, even if it's ugly. So while Anslinger seemingly gets along with everyone, it's Bassett who often delivers the bad news - but only because it's so important that there's no grey area, no false sense of security. Starting from ground zero is the only way to assure that real progress can be made and that your future will be financially sound.
employees? What about bonus programs for retention? And on the flip side of the coin, Anslinger & Bassett often speak with employees who have left their job. For example, if the employee's benefits have changed now that the company is no longer footing the bill, how can that be compensated? These are exactly the types of conversations that need to happen but that most people do everything to avoid. And that's why Anslinger & Bassett rely on a technique they like to call "shut up and listen." No joke, they will often walk into a client meeting, ask one question, and then sit back and not say a word for the next 30 minutes, sometimes much longer - all in an effort to find out what you want from them, to truly understand what's best for you at that particular stage of your life. And once they've got a read on your situation, then it's all about educating, educating, educating. Already covering ground from Indianapolis to south of Nashville, Anslinger & Bassett hope to expand to all 50 states in the coming years, an ambitious goal for sure, but one that seems doable considering their current rate of success and motivation to be the financial professionals that everyone turns to for help. You'd be wise to spend an hour or two with this unique duo and let them put you on the right path to a secure future.
But enough backstory. How can Anslinger & Bassett help you? These guys handle everything from estate planning and retirement planning to college funding. They frequently work with stay-at-home moms (so under-valued) and newlyweds - and especially business owners. For example, what can a business owner affordably offer his or her Registered Representative with NYLIFE Securities LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC) A Licensed Insurance Agency
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"Look forward to live music from local talent at least monthly, spirit tastings, fundraising events, and summer bierstubes."
PIZZA CHEF
Established 38 years ago, Pizza Chef has become a traditional hangout for local sports teams and families 4938 OLD STATE HWY 261 | NEWBURGH, IN 812-853-3338
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ewburgh eatery Pizza Chef stays busy, and while there are many reasons why, one of the most notable is the family-run atmosphere. Hands-on owner Cary Beckner has an excellent manager - his daughter, Elishia Bailey. Beckner acquired the business in November of 2014, but the once-tiny establishment has been around for 38 years and has only flourished and expanded under the father/ daughter duo's care. The former shotgun restaurant now boasts a large dining room, a separate, full-service bar, two huge party rooms, an arcade, and a kitchen that pumps out specialty pizzas, home-style dinners, buffet items, desserts, and much more. I was glad that my first visit was for Thursday dinner - not only was there a fresh cornucopia of salad bar items, they were serving my favorite soup (broccoli cheese), and the buffet was brimming with pizza (house-made crust/ sauce), bread sticks, lasagna, fresh, house-battered fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, corn, and three desserts. Even as a west-sider who typically doesn't enjoy venturing further east than First Avenue, I will vouch that the fried chicken alone is worth the trip, so everything else is a tasty bonus. Although I wanted to try everything on the menu, I stuck to the salad bar and buffet until I nearly
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needed to be carried out. Disclaimer: Pizza Chef does not offer this service - I asked. Besides the buffet (check Facebook for times/ item availability), they also offer a full menu with pizza, delicious appetizers, wings, sandwiches, burgers, lasagna, spaghetti, specialty pasta dishes, chicken dinners (Friday night/ all day Thursday and Sunday), desserts, and daily specials including Family Movie Night on Tuesday where kids eat free with an adult pizza or entree purchase. Next trip: more chicken, but I'll save room for some lasagna and possibly Banana Foster Cheesecake Bites. Look forward to live music from local talent at least monthly, spirit tastings, fundraising events, and summer bierstubes. You can find just about everything at Pizza Chef! - Whitney Patterson Hours: 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily/ In-town delivery/ Carry-out available
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WHAT CAN SUNSHINE JUICE DO FOR YOU? by Gabriella Federico
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an age of kale chips and avocado toast, it’s hard to know what’s a health trend and what’s actually good for you. Here at Sunshine Juice Co., we like to break down the facts so you’ll understand juicing isn’t just fashionable for yogapants-wearers, but universally beneficial for all ages. When you consume fresh, raw juice, you’re consuming vital nutrients which absorb directly into your bloodstream. Healthy cells are necessary to fight off health problems like cancer and heart disease. The alkalizing properties of fresh juice counteract the acidity in your body produced by grains, animal products, coffee, alcohol, and highly-processed foods. Ultimately, juice is a simple and convenient way to promote detoxification, alkalization, and maximized cellular nutrition. So why go with pricier, unprocessed, cold-pressed juices when you could pick up a $3 liter from Walmart? Unprocessed, cold-pressed juice contains living enzymes, which give the other
components of nutrition (carbs, fats, vitamins, and minerals) the capacity to work well in your body. All methods of processing destroy living enzymes, and since here at Sunshine, we never use any sort of processing method including HPP (high-pressure processing) - Sunshine Juice Co. is the way to go! At Sunshine, we have a variety of juices. Whether you are in the mood for an earthy, cleansing juice, or a sweet, fruity refresher, we can find something to suit your palate. We also offer juice cleanses, which help fight cellular degeneration and promote proper digestion, better metabolism, more energy, and mental clarity. Come visit us! We’d love to see you!
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RESTAURANT GUIDE Whether you're looking for a new place to eat or rediscovering an old favorite, check out our comprehensive restaurant guide for local favorites all around the tri-state!
AMISH Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr 812-867-7730
BARBECUE Bandana’s Bar-B-Q 6636 Logan Dr 812-401-9922 Bar-B-Q Barn 1003 E Diamond Ave 812-491-9868 Hawg ‘N’ Sauce 6580 Leonard Rd N Mt Vernon, IN 812-838-5339 Hickory Pit Stop 1521 N Main St 812-422-6919 J & B Bar-B-Q & Catering 48 S Holloway St Henderson, KY 270-830-0033 Marx Barbeque 3119 W Maryland St 812-425-1616 Memphis & Main BBQ 118 W Locust St Boonville, IN
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812-646-7110 4946 State Route 261 Newburgh, IN 812-858-0111 Mission BBQ 1530 N Green River Rd 812-213-0200 MoonLite Bar-B-Q Inn 2840 W Parrish Ave Owensboro, KY 270-684-8143 Nisbet Inn 6701 Nisbet Rd Haubstadt, IN 812-963-9305 Old Hickory BBQ 338 Washington Ave Owensboro, KY 270-926-9000 Ole South Bar-B-Q 3523 Hwy 54 E Owensboro, KY 270-926-6464 Peak Bros. BBQ 6353 US-60 Waverly, KY 270-389-0267 Shyler's BBQ 5416 E Indiana St 812-476-4599
Thomason’s Barbecue 701 Atkinson St Henderson, KY 270-826-0654 Wilson’s General Store & Café 11120 Broadway Ave 812-985-0202 Wolf’s Bar-B-Q 6600 N First Ave 812-424-8891
BREWERIES/ WINERIES Carson’s Brewery 2404 Lynch Rd 812-759-8229 Mystique Winey 13000 Gore Road Lynnville, IN 47619 812-922-5612 Tin Man Brewing Co. 1430 W Franklin St 812-618-3227 Turoni’s Brewery 408 N Main St 812-424-9871 Winzerwald Winery (Tasting Room) 2021 W Franklin St 812-423-2427
CASUAL THEME Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) 7101 US-41 812-867-7999 Another Broken Egg Cafe 701 W 1st St Owensboro, KY 270-691-8960 Applebee’s (East) 5100 E Morgan Ave 812-471-0942 (West) 5727 Pearl Dr 812-426-2006 (Henderson) 1950 US-41 270-826-9427 Bar Louie 7700 Eagle Crest Blvd 812-476-7069 Beans & Baristas (Eastland Mall) 800 N Green River Rd 812-475-8566 Beef O’Brady’s 8177 Bell Oaks Dr Newburgh, IN 812-490-9464
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Bonefish Grill 6401 E Lloyd Expy 812-401-3474 BRU BURGER BAR 222 Sycamore St. 812-302-3005 CKB Commonwealth Kitchen & Bar 108 2nd St Henderson, KY 270-212-2133 Cambridge Golf Course 1034 Beacon Hill Dr 812-868-4653 Cheddar’s Casual Café 2100 N Green River Rd 812-491-9976 Chili’s 600 N Green River Rd 812-475-1510 Dapper Pig 1112 Parrett St 812-401-3333 Double D’s 1206 E Main St Boonville, IN 812-897-8813
421 NW Riverside Dr 812-433-4000 ext. 6059 Lucky Joe’s Bar & Grill (Ellis Park) 3300 US-41 Henderson, KY 812-425-1456 Major Munch 101 NW First St 812-437-2363 104 N Water St Henderson, KY 270-212-2070 Mama Mia’s (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr 812-433-4227 Max & Erma’s (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr 812-433-4258 Mellow Mushroom 101 W 2nd St Owensboro, KY 270-684-7800 Popeye’s 3300 N First Ave 812-602-1599
Fool Moon Grill & Bar 5625 Pearl Dr 812-467-7486
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers 6636 E Lloyd Expy 812-473-4100
Hadi Shrine 6 Walnut St 812-423-4285
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Inside Cold Stone Creamery) 6401 E Lloyd Expy 812-437-2653
Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave 812-475-0229 Kitchen Buffet The (Tropicana Evansville)
Royal Suite 4706 E Morgan Ave 812-402-5122
Show-Me’s (East) 1700 Morgan Center Dr 812-401-7469 (West) 5501 Pearl Dr 812-402-7100 TGI Fridays (Eastland Mall) 800 N Green River Rd 812-491-8443 Treehouse Grill & Pub 1550 Mesker Park Dr 812-266-9228
315 E Diamond Ave 812-423-9897
5636 Vogel Rd 812-475-2888
China King 590 E Diamond Ave 812-423-1896
Shing-Lee Chinese Restaurant 215 Main St 812-464-2769
China Village 8423 Bell Oaks Dr Newburgh, IN 812-858-8238
Taste of China 4579 University Dr 812-422-1260
Chopstick House Restaurant 5412 E Indiana St 812-473-5551 Crazy Buffet 701 N Burkhardt Rd 812-437-8833
Walton's International Comfort Food 956 Parrett St 812-467-4255 Wayback Burgers (East) 115 N Cross Pointe Blvd 812-475-9272 (North) 624 E Diamond Ave 812-779-8208 Zoup Fresh Soup Co. (East) 6240 E Virginia St 812-477-2664 (North) 4660 N First Ave 812-423-1800
Golden Buddha 3221 Taylor Ave 812-473-4855 5066 SR-261 Newburgh, IN 812-853-2680 Gracie’s Chinese Cuisine 12500 US-41 812-868-8888 Grand Buffet Mongolian Grill 1356 N Green River Rd 812-476-6666 Jimmy Jeng’s Szechwan Chinese Restaurant 669 N Green River Rd 812-479-7600
CHINESE Big Bang Mongolian Grill 2013 N Green River Rd 812-602-1400
Lincoln Garden 2001 Lincoln Ave 812-471-8881
Canton Inn Restaurant 947 North Park Dr 812-428-6611
Mandarin House 1111 Barrett Blvd Henderson, KY 270-826-3001 MA T 888 China Bistro
Charlie’s Mongolian BBQ
Two Brothers 3806 N First Ave 812-423-6188 Wok ‘N’ Roll 311 S Green River Rd 812-474-0181 Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant 406 S Green River Rd 812-474-0181
DELI/CAFES Acropolis Express Tea Room at the YWCA 118 Vine St 812-42-GREEK Anthony’s Heavenly Cheesecake 812-499-8273 Bits & Bytes 216 NW Fourth St 812-423-5713 Café 111 111 S Green River Rd 812-401-8111 Cleo’s Bakery & Brown Bag Lunches 9 W Jennings St Newburgh, IN 812-789-6485 Daily’s Annex Bakery & Café 701 N Main St
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701 N Main St 812-484-6635 Donut Bank Bakery & Coffee Shop (East) 5 N Green River Rd 812-479-0511 1950 Washington Ave 812-477-2711 1200 Lincoln Ave 812-402-4111 (North) 2128 N First Ave 812-426-2311 1031 E Diamond Ave 812-426-0011 (West) 210 N St. Joseph Ave 812-426-1011 (Newburgh) 3988 SR 261 812-858-9911 Emge’s Deli & Ice Cream 206 Main St 812-422-3026 Firehouse Subs (East) 1031 N Green River Rd 812-477-2141 (West) 222 S Red Bank Rd 812-401-0740 Flying Saucer Café (Evansville Airport) 7801 Bussing Dr 812-423-1113 Gayla Cake 422 N Main St 812-454-9791 Granola Jar 1033 Mt. Pleasant Rd 812-437-1899 Great Harvest Bread Co. 423 Metro Ave 812-476-4999
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HoneyBaked Ham 1446 N Green River Rd 812-471-2940 Jason’s Deli 934 N Green River Rd 812-417-9905 Jeanne’s Gelato 2003 Lincoln Ave 812-479-8272 Jimmy John’s 701 N Burkhardt Rd 812-401-5400 8680 Highland Ave Newburgh, IN 812-491-7111 Just Rennie’s 100 SE 4th St 812-490-8098 McAlister’s Deli 2220 N Green River Rd 812-618-2050 Panera Bread 220 Burkhardt Rd 812-476-7477 Penn Station East Coast Subs (East) 137 N Burkhardt Rd 812-479-PENN (7366) (North) 4827 David Lant Dr 812-402-PENN (West) 5310 Pearl Dr 812-434-7366 (Henderson) 1111 Barrett Rd 270-826-7361 (Owensboro) 3625 Frederica St 270-683-1515 Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 SE 2nd St 812-421-8741 PG Cafe 1418 W Franklin St
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812-402-4445 Piece of Cake 210 Main St 812-424-2253 Pinch of Sugar 519 N Green River Rd 812-476-7650 Planters Coffeehouse 130 N Main St Henderson, KY 270-830-0927 R’z Café & Catering Co. 104 N Main St Fort Branch, IN 812-615-0039 Riverview Coffee Company (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr 812-433-4280 Salad World (East) 3311 N Green River Rd 812-471-5083 (Downtown) 200 Main St 812-422-0777 (North) 601 E Boonville New Harmony Rd 812-867-2741 (Newburgh) 4222 Bell Rd 812-490-6070 Schlotzsky’s 301 N Green River Rd 812-471-4011 Spudz –N– Stuff (East) 815 S Green River Rd 812-401-7783 (North) 601 E Boonville New Harmony Rd 812-867-7783 3904 N. First Ave.
812-228-1068 (West) 5225 Pearl Dr 812-402-8287 (Henderson) 2630 US-41 270-212-1777 (Newburgh) 4222 Bell Road 812-490-6070 (Owensboro) 3500 Villa Point Dr 270-804-4747
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Sweet Betty’s Bakery 5600 E Virginia St 812-402-3889
Carousel Restaurant 5115 Monroe Ave 812-479-6388
Tom + Chee 2121 N Green River Rd 812-401-2433
Carriage Inn 103 E Gibson St Haubstadt, IN 812-768-6131
Twilight Bistro 221 Main St 812-421-0606 Zoup Fresh Soup Company (East) 6240 E Virginia St 812-477-2664 (North) 4660 N First Ave 812-423-1800
FAMILY HOMESTYLE Acropolis 501 N Green River Rd 812-475-9320 Bob Evans (East) 1125 N Green River Rd 812-473-9022 (West) 5201 Pearl Dr 812-425-5100 (Princeton) 2825 W Broadway St 812-386-1228 (Owensboro) 3123 Leitchfield Rd
Buffalo Wild Wings (East) 715 N Green River Rd 812-471-9464 (West) 5404 Pearl Dr 812-471-9464 Burger Bank 1617 S Weinbach Ave 812-475-2265
Cleavers Restaurant 5501 E Indiana St 812-473-0001 Cracker Barrel 8215 Eagle Lake Dr 812-479-8788 Cross-Eyed Cricket 2101 Pennsylvania St 812-422-6464 Culver’s 1734 Hirschland Rd 812-437-3333 Denny’s Classic Diner 5212 Weston Rd 812-424-4472 19501 Elphers Rd Newburgh, IN 812-867-7156 Denny’s Restaurant (East) 351 N Green River Rd 812-473-1063 (North) 3901 US-41
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812-423-9459 Ellis Park Clubhouse 3300 US-41 Henderson, KY 812-425-1456 Five Guys Burgers 5402 E Indiana St 812-401-1773 Franklin Lanes 1801 W Franklin St 812-423-5355 Frontier Restaurant 12945 IN-57 812-867-6786 Gatti Town 316 N Green River Rd 812-473-3800 Get and Go Casseroles 6840 Logan Dr 812-475-8830 Golden Corral 130 Cross Pointe Blvd 812-473-1095 1320 N Green Street Henderson, KY 270-869-9310 Highland Inn 6620 N First Ave 812-402-2544 Hilltop Inn 1100 Harmony Way 812-422-1757 Hornville Tavern 2607 W Baseline Rd 812-963-0967 IHOP 601 N Burkhardt Rd 812-471-0510 Ivy Room (SWIRCA) 16 W Virginia St 812-464-7800
Libby & Mom’s Café 2 Richardt Ave 812-437-3040 Log Inn 12491 S 200 E Haubstadt, IN 812-867-3216 Merry-Go-Round Restaurant 2101 US-41 812-423-6388 O’Charley’s (East) 7301 E Indiana St 812-479-6632 (West) 5125 Pearl Dr 812-424-3348 Old Mill 5031 New Harmony Rd 812-963-6000 Pie Pan 905 North Park Dr 812-425-2261
Newburgh, IN 812-853-8443 Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse 2109 W Franklin St 812-423-6280 St. Joe Inn 9515 St Wendel Rd 812-963-9310 Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr 812-867-7330 Zesto’s 102 W Franklin St 812-424-1416
FINE DINING CKB Commonwealth Kitchen & Bar 108 N 2nd St Henderson, KY 270-212-2133
Popeye’s 3300 N 1st Ave 812-423-4291
Cavanaugh’s (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr 812-433-4333
Rafferty’s 1400 N Green River Rd 812-471-0024
Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S Hebron Ave 812-479-6974
Red Fez (Hadi Shrine Building) 6 Walnut St 812-423-4285
Edgewater Grille 1 E Water St Newburgh, IN 812-858-2443
Red Wagon 6950 Frontage Rd Poseyville, IN 812-874-2210
Madeleine’s Restaurant 423 SE 2nd St 812-491-8611
Rockhouse at Wolf’s 31 N Green St Henderson, KY 270-212-1151
NW Chophouse & Wine Bar 7799 IN-66 Newburgh, IN 812-853-9500
Rose Hill Café 8133 Rose Hill Rd
Red Geranium (New Harmony Inn
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Resort) 520 N St New Harmony, IN 812-682-4431
FROZEN TREATS Coldstone Creamery (East) 6401 E Lloyd Expy 812-437-2653 (West) 5435 Pearl Dr 812-461-0100 Jeanne’s Gelato 2003 Lincoln Ave 812-479-8272 Orange Leaf 701 N Burkhardt Rd 812-401-5215 Sweet CeCe’s 5625 Pearl Dr 812-401-5232
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GERMAN Gerst Haus 2100 W Franklin St 812-424-1420
ITALIAN/ MEDITERRANEAN
GREEK
Angelo’s 305 Main St 812-428-6666
Acropolis 501 N Green River Rd 812-475-9320
Biaggi’s 6401 E Lloyd Expy 812-421-0800
INDIAN Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine 900 Tutor Ln 812-476-5000 Taste of India 4700 Vogel Rd 812-909-2880
IRISH
Ri Ra Irish Pub 701 NW Riverside Dr 812-426-0000
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Café Arazu 17 W Jennings St Newburgh, IN 812-842-2200 DiLegge’s 607 N Main St 812-428-3004 Famous Bistro 102 W 2nd St Owensboro, KY 270-686-8202 House of Como 2700 S Kentucky St
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812- 402-2230
Little Italy 4430 N 1st Ave 812-479-7777
Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse 2109 W Franklin St 812-423-6280
Manna Mediterranean Grill 2913 Lincoln Ave 812-473-7005 Milano’s Italian Cuisine 500 Main St 812-484-2222 Oasis Cafe 5702 E Virginia St (812) 602-3660
JAPANESE Fuji Yama 915 North Park Dr 812-962-4440 Ginmiya Asian Diner 4827 Davis Lant Dr 812-471-8100
Olive Garden 1100 N Green River Rd 812-473-2903
Iwataya Japanese Restaurant 8401 N Kentucky Ave 812-868-0830
Sauced Italian Restaurant 1113 Parrett St
Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro 4593 Washington Ave 812-471-7076
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Roppongi Japanese Steak & Sushi 7221 E Indiana St 812-437-5824 Tokyo Japan 3000 N Green River Rd 812-401-1020 Tokyo Teppanyaki 2222 US-41 Henderson, KY 270-869-1968 Zuki Japanese Grill 1448 N Green River Rd 812-477-9854
KOREAN Jaya’s 119 SE 4th St 812-422-6667
MEXICAN Cancun Mexican 341 S Green St Henderson, KY 270-826-0067 Carleos 3118 Alvey Dr Owensboro, KY 270-684-0290 Chava’s Mexican Grill 4202 N First Ave 812-401-1977 Chipotle Mexican Grill 499 N Green River Rd 812-471-4973 El Charro 720 N Sonntag Ave 812-421-1986 El Maguey 3250 Warrick Dr Boonville, IN 812-897-6666
El Patron 943 North Park Dr 812-402-6500
Gourmet Pizza 3911 Venetian Dr Newburgh, IN 47630 812-853-3400
El Rio Mexican Cuisine 1919 N Green River Rd 812-471-1400
Los Toribios 2810 US-41 Henderson, KY 270-830-6610 1647 S Green St Henderson KY 270-831-2367
Fiesta Acapulco 8480 High Pointe Dr Newburgh, IN 812-858-7777
Los Tres Caminos 12100 US-41 812-868-8550
Cleavers 5501 E Indiana St 812-473-0001
Hacienda Mexican Restaurant (East) 990 S Green River Rd 812-474-1635 (North) 711 N 1st Ave 812-423-6355 (West) 5440 Pearl Dr 812-422-2055
Moe’s Southwest Grill 6401 E Lloyd Expy 812-491-6637
Dave’s Sports Den 701 N Weinbach Ave 812-479-8887
Hot Head Burritos 5625 Pearl Dr 812-437-5010 Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 4044 Professional Ln Newburgh, IN 812-490-2814 La Campirana 724 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-550-1585 Los Bravos (East) 6226 E Waterford Blvd 812-474-9078 (North) 3534 N 1st Ave 812-424-4101 (West) 4630 W Lloyd Expy 812-464-3136 Los Portales 3339 N Green River Rd 812-475-0566
Cicis Pizza 101 S Green River Rd 812-477-2424
Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe 222 E Columbia St 812-425-2515
Qdoba Mexican Grill 922 N Burkhardt Rd 812-401-0800
Fat Boy's Pizza 10722 Hwy 662 Newburgh, IN 812-518-3061
Riviera Mexican Grill 10604 SR-662 Newburgh, IN 812-490-9936
Fetta 118 St Ann St Owensboro, KY 270-926-0005
Taco Tierra 420 S Green River Rd 812-402-8226
Firedome Pizza & Wings 2046 US-41 Henderson, KY 270-831-1977
Tequila’s Mexican 408 Woodwind Plz Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-2392
PIZZA/ SANDWICHES Archie & Clyde’s 8309 Bell Oaks Dr Newburgh, IN 812-490-7778 Azzip Pizza 5225 Pearl Dr 812-401-3572 Big M’s Pizzeria 1313 N First Ave 812-434-6909
Franklin Street Pizza Factory 2033 W Franklin St 812-602-3028 Gardo’s Italian Oven 13220 Darmstadt Rd 812-868-8071 Gattitown 316 N Green River Rd 812-473-3800 Heady’s Pizza 4120 N 1st Ave 812-437-4343
Highland Pizza Shop 6669 Kratzville Rd 812-402-8900 Kipplee’s 2350 E Division St 812-479-1542 Lombardi’s New York Pizza 513 Barrett Blvd Henderson, KY 270-854-4391 Mama Mia’s (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr 812-433-4227 Mister B’s Pizza 2611 US-41 Henderson, KY 270-826-1111 Old Chicago 6550 E Lloyd Expy 812-401-1400 Pangea Kitchen 111 S Green River Rd, Ste E 812-401-2404 Papa John’s (East) 303 N Weinbach Ave 812-477-7700 5436 E Indiana St 812-473-5200 (North) 4204 N 1st Ave 812-425-2345 12414 Hwy 41 North 812-867-7272 (West) 4814 W Lloyd Expy 812-423-7272 (Newburgh) 3955 Hayley Dr 812-858-7272 Parkway Pizza 3911 Broadway Ave 812-423-3339
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Pizza Chef 423 W Main St Boonville, IN 812-897-1600 4938 SR-261 Newburgh, IN 812-853-3338 Pizza Depot 2801 Boonville-New Harmony Rd 812-867-9131 Pizza King (East) 1033 S Weinbach Ave 812-476-9441 (West) 220 N St. Joseph Ave 812-424-7976 (Newburgh) 7777 SR-66 812-853-3368 Pizza Revolution 812-430-5945 Roca Bar North 12301 Hwy 41 N 812-868-8898 Roca Bar South 1618 S Kentucky Ave 812-422-7782 Rockhouse at Wolf’s 31 N Green St Henderson, KY 270-212-1400 Rounders Pizza 510 W Mill Rd 812-424-4960 Rounders Too 12731 N Green River Rd 812-867-7172 Sam’s Pizzeria 2011 W Delaware St 812-423-3160 Sandy’s Pizza 609 S Main St
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Ft. Branch, IN 812-759-3972
1119 Parrett St 812-422-2230
Schaum's Pizzeria 240 S Green River Rd 812-402-4733
Edgewater La Veranda Banquet Room 1 E Water St Newburgh, IN 812-858-2443
Slice The 2011 Lincoln Ave 812-476-8518 Spankey’s Una Pizza 714 N Sonntag Ave 812-402-6776 Susan Bobe’s Pizza 101 W Broadway St Princeton, IN 812-385-2554 Talk of the Town Pizza 1200 Edgar St 812-402-8696 Turoni’s Forget-Me-Not Inn 4 N Weinbach Ave 812-477-7500 Turoni’s Pizzery & Brewery 408 N Main St 812-424-9871 Turoni’s Pizza 8011 Bell Oaks Dr Newburgh, IN 812-490-5555 Walther’s Golf ‘n Fun 2301 N First Ave 812-464-4472 Woody’s Pizzeria 518 S Main St New Harmony, IN 812-682-6666
PRIVATE DINING Ballroom at Sauced The
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Ivy Room (SWIRCA) 16 W Virginia St 812-464-7800 Just Rennie’s 100 SE 4th St 812-401-8098 Old Post Office 100 NW 2nd St 812-253-2102 Schmitt Catering & More 812-909-0566 812-774-6547
SEAFOOD Bonefish Grill 6401 E Lloyd Expy 812-401-3474 Harbor Bay Seafood 4428 N First Ave 812-423-0050 Lure Seafood & Grille 401 W 2nd St Owensboro, KY 270-240-4556 Madeleine’s Fusion Restaurant 423 SE 2nd St 812-491-8611 NW Chophouse & Wine Bar 7799 IN-66 Newburgh, IN 812-853-9500
Red Lobster 4605 Bellemeade Ave 812-477-9227 Tin Fish 300 W Jennings St Newburgh, IN 812-490-7000
SPANISH Eclipse Bistro 113 SE 4th St 812-463-6040
STEAKHOUSES Cavanaugh’s (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr 812-433-4333 Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S Hebron Ave 812-479-6974 Double D’s 1206 E Main St Boonville, IN 812-897-8813 Haub House 101 E Haub St Haubstadt, IN 812-768-6462 Hornet’s Nest 11845 Petersburg Rd 812-867-2386 House of Como 2700 S Kentucky Ave 812-422-0572 Logan’s Roadhouse (East) 1 N Burkhardt Rd 812-471-8403 (West) 5645 Pearl Dr 812-421-0908 Longhorn Steakhouse 320 N Green River Rd
812-473-2400 Madeleine’s Fusion Restaurant 423 SE 2nd St 812-491-8611 NW Chophouse & Wine Bar 7799 IN-66, Newburgh, IN 812-853-9500 Outback Steakhouse 7201 Indiana St 812-474-0005 Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse 2109 W Franklin St 812-423-6280 Texas Roadhouse 7900 Eagle Crest Blvd 812-477-7427 Western Rib-Eye & Ribs 1401 N Boeke Rd 812-476-5405
THAI Pangea Kitchen 111 S Green River Rd, Ste E 812-401-2404 Thai Papaya 1434 Tutor Ln 812-477-8424
VIETNAMESE Vietnamese Cuisine 4602 Vogel Rd 812-479-8818
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WESTERN KENTUCKY SECTION | MUSIC
Kentucky grown: Henderson native making his mark with alternative country sound
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t's quite possible - highly likely, really that 32-year-old Timmy Dunn is the only country singer to get his start in a R&B group. Not just any R&B group, mind you. This one went by the totally classy name of Refined and inked a deal with Soundproof Records out of Washington, DC back in the early 2000s. Just teenagers at the time, barely old enough for a learner's permit, Dunn and his brother Weston were invited out to the nation's capital for recording sessions and dealings with label associate, Ginuwine (yes, that Ginuwine). All this from a series of seemingly ill-advised cold calls to artist reps and an impromptu speaker-phone audition. But there was a catch, unfortunately. Turns out Dunn's mother wasn't nearly as thrilled about the prospect of her two boys becoming embroiled in the sketchy music industry and wasted no time pumping the brakes on Refined's career. But don't shed any tears for the brothers Dunn. Things have turned out pretty ok for the both of them as you'll soon find out. Post-Refined, Weston became a producer for Sony Entertainment. Most recently, he contributed a track to Louisville R&B singer Bryson Tiller's 2015 multi-platinum album, Trapsoul - an accomplishment that makes his older brother very proud. "He's doing really great things, and he's right here in Henderson," Dunn says. For Dunn, however, music took a prolonged backseat to fatherhood. It was understandable considering his new responsibilities, but friends still couldn't resist giving him a hard
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time about letting go of the dream. "So I decided to sit down and start the writing process," he says. "But I got to thinking about the content of R&B songs - they're all about sex and drugs. And here I was with a daughter. I didn't want to make music that I couldn't share with her." It may seem surprising to some that Dunn instead set his sights on becoming a country singer. After all, apart from Charley Pride and, most recently, Darius Rucker, the genre has produced very few African-American stars. But his upbringing may help explain things. "I'm mixed race - my mom is white and my dad is black, so I heard anything and everything musically when I was younger, from Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre to John Anderson and Tracy Lawrence," Dunn says. Not only is country music in his DNA, but vocally, he has a gravely twang tailor-made for songs about the south, summer love and the like. All that was missing was a proper band to showcase his talent. Easier said than done, of course. In fact, it took over two years, but Dunn finally assembled a great group of musicians that mesh well together. Here's where things get very interesting. In May 2016, Dunn released his debut EP featuring four solid tracks that leaned heavily on a country rock vibe with a 3 Doors Down/90's guitar sound. In other words, not your typical Nashville stuff. But people started buying it - both here and abroad in countries like Canada and France. Even better, the sole
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ballad, "Sometimes," received airplay in the UK and that connection has led to a planned 2018 tour of English cities, including Leeds, London and Manchester. It's all been a little surprising to Dunn. "Early on I had people tell me that my EP sounded too "alternative," he says, "but there are people rapping in country songs these days, so I don't feel the need to change." And why should he? Especially considering how popular his new single, "Kentucky Grown," is proving to be. Debuted in March, the hook-filled song (expertly produced by Tom DuPree III) has been widely embraced as evidenced by the big turnout at the Crowded House in Madisonville to celebrate its release. Heck, Maker's Mark even stepped in that night to lend a hand, promoting a special "Kentucky Grown" concoction that fans couldn't get enough of. But this is all just the beginning of big things to come. With the UK tour on the horizon, a run of New York and Pennsylvania shows booked and a new EP in the works, Dunn is in demand - and still a little taken aback. "All of this is crazy to me. A year ago I never thought about any of this. I'm just trying to catch up with everything and figure out where to go next." Follow Timmy Dunn Music on Facebook for more info and show dates.
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HAWG VALLEY BIKE RALLY GRAHAM, KY | MAY 17-21
Adults only: Kentucky's premier motorcycle-friendly party is a wild, wild scene
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et ready for the first of two big spring/ summer celebrations in Graham, KY. Every May and August, the Hawg Valley Bike Rally - home of the world famous Boogie Barn - brings together thousands of bikers for an adults only party unlike any other. For starters, there's always a great lineup of live music seasoned acts that know how to get everybody up and moving. Case in point, the May bash will feature the likes of Evil Twin, Stompbox Trio, Amplified and Miles Apart. In addition, this huge bi-annual gathering features a Bike Show sponsored by Pinup
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Baggers, two In House Charity Poker Runs (benefiting the local Veterans Homeless Center), Stage Games and Bike Games. And of course, it wouldn't be Hawg Valley without a Patriotic Bikini Contest. In fact, there will be nightly main stage Adults Only Contests, including Helmet in the Toilet, Balloon Burst and more. Rest assured the beer will flow. Drinking Games are always a highlight of the event and this year will be no different. Saturday will feature a special Armed Forces tribute and salute to loved ones lost. It's a great opportunity to say thanks to those who have
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served our country with pride. It's also important to say thanks to the sponsors of this crazy Kentucky tradition, especially the law firm of Whitfield, Bryson & Mason LLP and Central City's Liquor Stop, who help make all the live music happen. Come out and enjoy all the adult fun at the Hawg Valley Bike Rally! Tickets are just $35 for the entire weekend. Free parking, tent camping and hot showers are available. To reserve a RV spot with electric and water, call 812-660-0584. For info, visit hawgvalleybikerally.com
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IN TOWN & AROUND Monday, May 1 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts 5:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Pool & Darts 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard 9:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic hosted by On Tap Project Tuesday, May 2 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After 5: Lords of Liechtenstein Lamasco Bar -- Yappy Hour & Music 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Franklin Street Tavern -- Trivia Tuesday O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Open Dart Tournament Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Kenny Kidd 8:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ / College Night Wednesday, May 3 KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts 6:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Ladies Night hosted by Bobbette Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Honey Vines 7:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- Texas Hold 'Em Lamasco Bar -- Live Trivia Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke
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Someplace Else -- TSA Drag Queen Bingo Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Kenny Kidd 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Thursday, May 4 5:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Andy Does the Ivories 6:00 PM OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- TBT Dance Party w/ music from the 80's, 90's & 2000's Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Team Trivia KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Texas Hold 'Em Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Someplace Else -- Comedian Open Mic Night Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Kenny Kidd 7:30 PM Old National Events Plaza -Alton Brown Live! 8:30 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live Jams 9:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- Dance Music & Karaoke w/ DJ T-Rob / College Night KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Friday, May 5 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After 5: The Fabulous Rodenberg Boys 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green
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6:35 PM Bosse Field -- Evansville Otters 7:00 PM Old National Events Plaza -The Gabriel Swaggart Rally 7:30 PM OV Watersports Tiki Bar -Dance Party w/ DJ Todd Someplace Else -- Comedy Night w/ Kimberly Lynn (headliner Melissa Doran feat. Mitchell Potts) 8:00 PM Franklin Street Tavern -- Cinco de Mayo with DJ Donald Peters Legends -- Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Light Up The Moon 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- 2 Miles Back 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Dance Music w/ DJ Pitt Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -- Rebel Creek Band Cricket's (Newburgh) -Karaoke J's Sports Bar & Grill -- Karaoke KC's Corner Pocket -- Dance Music & Karaoke w/ DJ T-Rob Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Lindsey Williams River City Recreation -- Bowl Your Head Off! 10:00 PM KC's Marina Pointe -- Grand Opening Party w/ Radio Tokyo KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Cinco de Mayo Bash w/ Bombshell Lamasco Bar -- UV Hippo O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Live Music TBA 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Blair St. Clair
Pistons Bar & Grill -- Derby Day Unplugged Ale House -Derby Day Party! 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After 5: The Boat Monkeys 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Randy Hudson 7:00 PM J's Sports Bar & Grill -Nutshell Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -- Brock Stahl (open to the public) 8:00 PM Legends -- Karaoke OV Watersports Tiki Bar -Adam Blythe Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Light Up The Moon Unplugged Ale House -- Paul Blake 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Drew Aud 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Dance Music w/ DJ AP Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -- Rebel Creek Band J's Sports Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Pistons Bar & Grill -- Nocturnal Ri Ra Irish Pub -- David Weddle 10:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Akacia KC's Corner Pocket -- Mudpit Poets KC's Marina Pointe -- Velcro Pygmies KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Bombshell Lamasco Bar -- 800lb Gorilla O'Brian's Sports Bar -Torpedo Vegas 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Blair St. Clair
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2:30 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Live Jazz w/ Monte Skelton 3:00 PM KC's Marina Pointe -- Acoustic Sunday: Jay & Steve (JBHD) 5:00 PM Old National Events Plaza -Star Student Awards Banquet Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke, DJ & Cornhole Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke 9:30 PM Someplace Else -- Social Drag Sunday Monday, May 8 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts 5:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Pool & Darts 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard 9:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic hosted by On Tap Project Tuesday, May 9 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After 5: CAT MAN DOG Lamasco Bar -- Yappy Hour & Music 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Matt Clark 7:00 PM Franklin Street Tavern -- Trivia Tuesday O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Open Dart Tournament Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires 8:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ / College
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Night Wednesday, May 10 KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts 10:05 AM Bosse Field -- Evansville Otters 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Honey Vines 7:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- Texas Hold 'Em Lamasco Bar -- Live Trivia Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Thursday, May 11 5:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Andy Does the Ivories 6:00 PM Franklin Street Tavern -- Bike Night OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- TBT Dance Party w/ music from the 80's, 90's & 2000's Pistons Bar & Grill -- Bike Night w/ Tastes Like Chicken Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Team Trivia KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Texas Hold 'Em Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Someplace Else -- Comedian Open Mic Night Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires 8:30 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live Jams 9:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- Dance Music & Karaoke w/ DJ T-Rob / College Night KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
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-- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Friday, May 12 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After 5: Mad Women 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Matt Clark 7:00 PM J's Sports Bar & Grill -- Nutshell 7:30 PM OV Watersports Tiki Bar -Dance Party w/ DJ Todd 8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Savannah Jack 8:30 PM Legends -- Dave Weddle Lyle's Sports Zone -- Andy Brasher 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Dance Music w/ DJ Pitt Bokeh Lounge -- Bombshell: The Rock Show! Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -- Rebel Creek Band Cricket's (Newburgh) -Karaoke Franklin Street Tavern -Jenny's Bad Hair Day J's Sports Bar & Grill -- Karaoke KC's Corner Pocket -- Dance Music & Karaoke w/ DJ T-Rob Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Lindsey Williams River City Recreation -- Bowl Your Head Off! 10:00 PM KC's Marina Pointe -- The 17th Floor KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Nocturnal Lamasco Bar -- Developmental Research O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Live Music TBA 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Nece Sexton & Brandi Taylor Andrews Saturday, May 13
11:00 AM Bokeh Lounge -- Drag Me to Brunch hosted by Brock Harder 2:00 PM Carson's Brewery -- Battle of the Bands Charity Concert for Borrowed Hearts feat. Calabash, Monte Skelton, Angel Rhodes & more 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After 5: Sassafras 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Matt Clark Duo 7:00 PM Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -- Mike Mitchell (open to the public) Victory Theatre -- EPO presents: Raiders of the Lost Ark 8:00 PM Legends -- Karaoke OV Watersports Tiki Bar -Casey Williams Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Savannah Jack Unplugged Ale House -Shawn Needham & Zion 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Josh Merritt Band Backstage Bar & Grill -- Dance Music w/ DJ AP Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -- Rebel Creek Band Franklin Street Tavern -Jenny's Bad Hair Day J's Sports Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Pistons Bar & Grill -- Junkyard Stereo Ri Ra Irish Pub -- DAB 10:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- 5th Degree Burn KC's Corner Pocket -- Torpedo Vegas KC's Marina Pointe -- Tailgate Revival KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
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-- Your Girlfriend Lamasco Bar -- Osiella O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Dr. Moody 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Nece Sexton & Brandi Taylor Andrews Sunday, May 14 2:00 PM Victory Theatre -- EPO presents: Raiders of the Lost Ark 3:00 PM KC's Marina Pointe -- Acoustic Sunday: Hinder Seating 5:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Green Band 6:00 PM KC's Marina Pointe -- Hinder & Nonpoint 7:00 PM Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -- Open Mic Night w/ DJ Fallen Saint 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke, DJ & Cornhole Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke 9:30 PM Someplace Else -- Social Drag Sunday Monday, May 15 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts 5:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Pool & Darts 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard 9:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic hosted by On Tap Project Tuesday, May 16 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After 5: Shawn James Lamasco Bar -- Yappy Hour & Music 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Poetry Night
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Franklin Street Tavern -- Trivia Tuesday O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Open Dart Tournament Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Retro Shock 8:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ / College Night Wednesday, May 17 KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts 5:30 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Science w/ a Twist 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Honey Vines 7:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- Texas Hold 'Em Lamasco Bar -- Live Trivia Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Retro Shock 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Thursday, May 18 5:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Andy Does the Ivories 6:00 PM OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- TBT Dance Party w/ music from the 80's, 90's & 2000's Pistons Bar & Grill -- Bike Night w/ Reverend Jack Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Team Trivia KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Texas Hold 'Em Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Someplace Else -- Comedian Open Mic Night Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers
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Lounge) -- Retro Shock 8:30 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live Jams 9:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- Dance Music & Karaoke w/ DJ T-Rob / College Night KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke 9:30 PM Someplace Else -- Drag Show 10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Aaron Kamm & the One Drops Friday, May 19 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After 5: The Fabulous Rodenberg Boys 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 6:35 PM Bosse Field -- Evansville Otters 7:00 PM Victory Theatre -- Olivia Newton-John 7:30 PM Old National Events Plaza -WWE presents NXT Live! OV Watersports Tiki Bar -Dance Party w/ DJ Todd 8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Mixtape 8:30 PM Legends -- Dueling Guitars Lyle's Sports Zone -- Dogtown Three 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Nick Hamilton Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -- Rebel Creek Band Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Karaoke J's Sports Bar & Grill -- Karaoke KC's Corner Pocket -- Dance Music & Karaoke w/ DJ T-Rob Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Lindsey Williams River City Recreation -- Bowl Your Head Off!
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10:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- Jenny's Bad Hair Day KC's Marina Pointe -- Pfreak Show KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Torpedo Vegas Lamasco Bar -- Goose O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Tastes Like Chicken 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Open Stage Saturday, May 20 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After 5: Opal Fly 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Randy Hudson 6:30 PM Lincoln Amphitheatre (Lincoln City) -- Live Bait: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett 6:35 PM Bosse Field -- Evansville Otters 7:00 PM J's Sports Bar & Grill -- Nutshell Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -- Rockin Rod (open to the public) 8:00 PM Legends -- Karaoke OV Watersports Tiki Bar -Joshua Green Pistons Bar & Grill -- Micro Wrestling Federation Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Mixtape Unplugged Ale House -- DJ AP (Andrew Pearson) 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- David Weddle 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Lindsey Williams Backstage Bar & Grill -- Dance Music w/ DJ AP Bokeh Lounge -- Jenny's Bad Hair Day Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -- Rebel Creek Band J's Sports Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky
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Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Dom Wier 10:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -Junkyard Stereo KC's Corner Pocket -- Jenny's Bad Hair Day KC's Marina Pointe -- Osiella KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Pfreak Show Lamasco Bar -- Tropidelic w/ Midnight Starship O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Bonfire Weekend Sunday, May 21 2:30 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Live Jazz w/ Sidemen Trio 3:00 PM KC's Marina Pointe -- Acoustic Sunday: Jay & Steve (JBHD) 4:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Song House: Meet the Greens 5:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Minnette's Swing Cats 5:05 PM Bosse Field -- Evansville Otters 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Matt Clark 7:00 PM Victory Theatre -- Fab Four Beatles Tribute 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke, DJ & Cornhole Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke 9:30 PM Someplace Else -- Social Drag Sunday Monday, May 22 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts 5:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Pool & Darts 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard 9:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic hosted by On Tap Project
Tuesday, May 23 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After 5: Max Allen Lamasco Bar -- Yappy Hour & Music 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Franklin Street Tavern -- Trivia Tuesday O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Open Dart Tournament Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Touchables 8:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz The Meeting Place (100 Washington Ave.) -- Miss SW Indiana Pageant (early registration @ 6pm) 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ / College Night Wednesday, May 24 KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Honey Vines 7:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- Texas Hold 'Em Lamasco Bar -- Live Trivia Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Touchables 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Thursday, May 25 5:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Andy Does the Ivories 6:00 PM KC's Marina Pointe -- Fuel / Marcy Playground / Cold Stares OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- TBT Dance Party w/ music from the Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • May 2017
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80's, 90's & 2000's Pistons Bar & Grill -- Bike Night w/ Brian Hart Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green 7:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Team Trivia KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Texas Hold 'Em Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Touchables 8:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Comedy Night hosted by Rachael Goldman 8:30 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live Jams 9:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- Dance Music & Karaoke w/ DJ T-Rob / College Night KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Friday, May 26 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After 5: Dog Town Three 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark 7:00 PM J's Sports Bar & Grill -- Nutshell 7:30 PM OV Watersports Tiki Bar -Dance Party w/ DJ Todd 8:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Nu Corp Band 8:30 PM Legends -- Ben Dahlquist Lyle's Sports Zone -- Junkyard Stereo 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Dance Music w/ DJ Pitt Bokeh Lounge -- Love Junkies Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -- Rebel Creek Band Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Karaoke
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J's Sports Bar & Grill -- Karaoke KC's Corner Pocket -- Dance Music & Karaoke w/ DJ T-Rob Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Lindsey Williams River City Recreation -- Bowl Your Head Off! 10:00 PM KC's Marina Pointe -- January Noise KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Goodbye Violet Lamasco Bar -- 3lectro Angel O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Live Music TBA 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Memorial Day Show w/ Surprise Guests Saturday, May 27 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob & Matt 7:00 PM Newburgh American Legion Post #44 -- Karaoke w/ DJ TRob [open to the public] 8:00 PM Legends -- Karaoke OV Watersports Tiki Bar -- Keith Vincent Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Nu Corp Band Unplugged Ale House -- The Honey Vines 8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Common Ground Reunion Show 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Dance Music w/ DJ AP Bokeh Lounge -- Josh Merritt Charley's Yellow Rose (Owensboro) -- Rebel Creek Band J's Sports Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky Pistons Bar & Grill -- Osiella Ri Ra Irish Pub -- JJ Murphy 10:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- Junkyard Stereo KC's Marina Pointe -- Nocturnal
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- January Noise Lamasco Bar -- The Giving Tree Band w/ The Cerny Brothers O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Dr. Moody 11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Memorial Day Show w/ Surprise Guests Sunday, May 28 2:30 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Live Jazz w/ Wade Baker 3:00 PM KC's Marina Pointe -- Acoustic Sunday: Tailgate Revival 4:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Song House: Drum Circle Shenanigans w/ Shannon Ball & Eric Duke 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Matt Clark Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Nu Corp Band 7:00 PM Pistons Bar & Grill -- Nutshell
9:00 PM KC's Marina Pointe -- Gonzo's Toybox Family Reunion Show KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke, DJ & Cornhole Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke 9:30 PM Pistons Bar & Grill -- The C.R.O.W.D. Someplace Else -- Social Drag Sunday Monday, May 29 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts 5:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Pool & Darts 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Bob Ballard 9:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic hosted by On Tap Project Tuesday, May 30 5:30 PM Lamasco Bar -- Jive After 5: Joe Marcinek Lamasco Bar -- Yappy Hour &
Music 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Matt Clark 6:35 PM Bosse Field -- Evansville Otters 7:00 PM Franklin Street Tavern -- Trivia Tuesday O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Open Dart Tournament Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Honey Roy Band 8:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ / College Night
6:35 PM Bosse Field -- Evansville Otters 7:00 PM KC's Corner Pocket -- Texas Hold 'Em Lamasco Bar -- Live Trivia Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke 9:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Leather & Lace Drag Show hosted by Brock Harder KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke
Wednesday, May 31 KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts 6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Honey Vines
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WE WERE THERE! Journey @ The Ford Center April 1st, 2017 Photos by: Rajiv KC
WE WERE THERE! Casting Crowns @ The Ford Center April 6th, 2017 Photos by: Kayla Hands
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AROUND THE TRACK WITH BILLY EGELER
Welcome back to another season of racing from around the tri-state!
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t's May and things have already been rockin' and rollin' around the motorsports world and as the weeks click off, the action will get hotter and hotter! Several big events are on tap at our local tracks this season and without typing everyone's schedule out, here are the tracks in the area, and you can check out their websites or Facebook pages to see what’s on tap! Greater Evansville Dragway in Chandler, IN will make the jump to IHRA Drag Racing this season. Bringing IHRA to what has been NHRA land forever spices things up a bit. We look forward to seeing what Kevin and the crew have up their sleeves for the 1/8 mile this season.
Rockport Raceway in Reo, IN is the destination for your go kart racing fix! Racing on Saturday nights, the Wettstain family has turned this little dirt track around! Moving into their second season as track operators, this season looks to be the healthiest one in years! Kentucky Motor Speedway swings its gates open for the 57th straight year this season. The 3/8 mile asphalt track is one of only two in the state of Kentucky still operating on a regular basis. Brad, Anita and the Payne family pour their heart and soul into this track and have an action-packed schedule on tap this year.
Chandler Speedway in Chandler, IN continues the grassroots racing every Friday night in 2017. Mark and his crew have worked feverishly over the off-season continuing to make improvements as weather allowed. I personally think 2017 will be a good one for the 3/8 mile dirt oval.
Windy Hollow Speedway will again be opening for 2017 under the direction of the Westerfield Family. Starting their second season as track operators, there is never a “Normal” show at the nearly famous 3/8 mile “D” shaped dirt track. The Westerfields have also taken the reins of the 1/8 mile drag strip this season. The plan is to take it back to Old School with no prep, street racing with no electronic timing system.
Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, IN will be celebrating their 60th year of racing this season at the 1/4 mile clay oval. Producing some of the absolute BEST racing on the planet every time the Helfrich crew swing the gates open, it’s no wonder it's called “The Class Track."
Cedar Ridge Speedway in Morgantown, KY continues having impressive car counts, crowd counts and some great racing. Richard Ashby and his family as well as Angie Baird and crew are in it for the long run. The annual Hope for Harlie race will once again see the American Modified
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Series join forces in 2017. This is always one of the biggest races of the season for the super fast 3/8 mile dirt track! Western Kentucky Speedway has reopened for 2017 with yet another new set of faces behind the wheel. Mike Swatzel and Bobby Reagan will be running their Saturday night shows and rumor has it tossing some Friday night shows in as well. We wish them the best of luck! In closing, I invite you to check out my newest venture. Performance Racing Weekly is a weekly pod cast talking to racers from all walks of life and from EVERY form of racing. We will also be having some behind-the-scenes Facebook Live action from tracks, race shops and industry leading shops. Like our Facebook page and check out performanceracingweekly.com. Until next month, make sure to get out and hit up some race tracks. If you've never been to a local track, now is the time to do it. I can almost promise you, once you go… you will be hooked! PEACE! The E
NEWS4U MAY 2017 | UPCOMING EVENTS
FRIENDS OF VICTORY THEATRE
Golf Outing
EVANSVILLE COUNTRY CLUB | JUNE 5
2nd annual fundraiser continuing the effort to restore classic marquee on Main Street "When I moved here, I was looking for the Victory Theatre, and it took me a bit to realize I was standing right in front of it," Ford Center Executive Director Scott Schoenike says as he recounts the moment when the idea to bring back the historic venue's original sign first took shape. "There are really no markings on it - just the glass doors." In 2012, he and his team took over operations of the Victory and started doing some research. What they discovered was surprising. "We found out that replacing the marquee was actually phase two of the original Victory restoration project in 1998," Schoenike explains. "Fundraising had begun, but then it just fell by the wayside." To get the money ball rolling again, Schoenike and the Friends of Victory Theatre (a group of influential community members) planned an inaugural golf outing at Evansville Country Club last year. The top notch event made for a great way to kick off the restoration effort. "There are so many other golf outings that we wanted to separate ourselves a little bit," Schoenike says. "We wanted business people to take their clients and be able to say, 'That was worth it.'" And worth it, it was. Now this high class fundraiser is back for another round. Once again, serious SWAG will be on offer, including tee gifts and a Trackman Š golf swing analysis chock full of data to improve your game. Come out and support the effort to light up Main Street! Registration begins at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12 noon. For more info, call 812-422-8000 or email sbrock@thefordcenter.com. Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • May 2017
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NEWS4U MAY 2017 | LOCAL/REGIONAL MUSIC
TIMOTHY MICHAEL ASH Take me to church: Country music singer goes back to his roots with inspiring new EP Timothy Michael Ash was basically born into a band. Growing up in Bridgeport, IL, he was literally surrounded by music - pretty much everyone in his immediate family played and sang, including his dad and two older brothers (Ash humorously likens it to hanging out with the Darlings from the Andy Griffith Show). So when he came of age, a bass guitar was duly placed into his hands and his education began. Lesson one: never use a pick. "Dad came from the old school of hard knocks - that's how I learned to play music," Ash explains. Listening to music was a whole other learning curve. While gospel and everyone from Johnny Cash to Elvis landed in dad's sweet spot, Ash's oldest brother preferred the sounds of the 70s - Led Zeppelin, Joe Cocker, Billy Joel and ELO. Meanwhile, the middle brother was swept up in 80s hair metal. Ash himself dug Michael Jackson but inevitably soaked in everything. Looking back, he misses the musical freedom of the time. "I remember the days when Brian Jackson of 96STO would play a Hank Williams, Jr. song, then Mellencamp, then Springsteen, then a pop band and then another country song nobody cared, it was all just music," Ash says. As he got older, Ash joined - and departed a number of bands, including both punk and metal outfits,
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but also played in church and at family jamborees; and he eventually began writing original material with a country flavor; smart, considering he both looks and sounds a bit like Jason Aldean. Then in the early 2000s, two traumatic life events sent Ash heading south - to Nashville. First, a near-death experience on the job at the Marathon Oil Refinery put him out of commission for an extended period. That was followed by the dissolution of his relationship which resulted in divorce. However, Ash was undeterred. With a new sense of purpose and appreciation for life, he took off for Music City and slowly infiltrated the songwriting industry's inner sanctum. "I'm not the greatest singer, but with my personality, I wedged my way three or four circles in and met a lot of great people," he says. "I learned a big lesson that integrity still matters most - people just want people that are genuine and real." Not coincidentally, Ash titled his excellent 2002 debut album Get Real. And yet, he admits to losing focus, to being blinded by the brass ring that he had "three fingers around" - so close to the big time. Personal issues only compounded the situation; he packed up and settled in Evansville to right the ship. Over the next 10 years, he would return to Nashville intermittently to record three more albums: In No Particular Order, Round 3 and Up on Blocks. Each stood on its own merits and contained some of his best songs, including "Thumbs Up for Lane," Ash's touching tribute to Lane Goodwin, a local victim of childhood cancer. But ultimately, they somehow lacked the raw honesty of Get Real. Feeling disillusioned
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with music - especially the business side of the equation after a publishing deal fell through - he prayed for direction. And soon found himself going back to his first love - the church. Back in Evansville again, a buddy of Ash's told him about a job opening for worship director at United Methodist Church on the west side. He was hired later that evening. Eventually, Ash transferred to the Newburgh location, where he's spent the past three years in heaven, so to speak. "I won the worship leader lottery," he says, beaming from ear to ear. Happy at work and at home with a healthy relationship and kids he adores, Ash unexpectedly began waking up at night with melodies in his head. Those melodies evolved into songs that he introduced anonymously to the congregation during services. The feedback was immediate - and very positive. Soon, Nashville beckoned for one last go at making something happen. So with the blessing and financial help of the church, Ash recorded Saved By Love, an inspiring new EP (mixed by Steve Tyner of Black Cat Recording) that sums up all he's been through - and more importantly, where he's heading. "I've learned how to love people again, how to be patient. What really matters in life is God - from there, the good things in life start happening." Saved By Love is available at Amazon.com.
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NEWS4U MAY 2017 | UPCOMING EVENTS
2ND ANNUAL BURDETTE BLUES FEST BURDETTE PARK PAVILION | JUNE 3 | 1 P.M.
Blues legend Shaun Murphy headlines a full day of incredible live music for a great cause
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ast year's inaugural Burdette Blues Festival was a big success, showcasing the very best in local and regional blues while also raising money for the event's co-sponsors, the River Basin Blues Society and Vanderburgh County Special Olympics. By popular demand, the two organizations are once again banding together to present a full day of incredible live music for the tri-state featuring headliner Shaun Murphy along with area favorites Ryan Rigdon & The Primal Roots, Paul Blake & The Pall Bearers and the Gough/Martin Blues Band. Stage production will be provided by Tri State Sound & Light. Gates open at 1 p.m. followed by opening ceremonies at 1:30 p.m. Then the music kicks off at 2 p.m. with a set from Ryan Rigdon & The Primal Roots. At 4 p.m., Paul Blake & The Pall Bearers will take the stage and play cuts from their fantastic new album, Hungover & Heartbroken, followed by the Gough/Martin Blues Band at 6 p.m. This group is originally from Madisonville, Kentucky, and features Michael Gough (vocals, bass), John Martin (guitar), Patrick Preston (keys), and Gerry Smoot (drums). It all leads up to headliner Shaun Murphy at 8 p.m. as she brings her remarkable talent to the tri-state. Murphy started her career with Bob Seeger and the Silver Bullet Band. She has toured with Eric Clapton and was the lead singer with Little Feat for many years. Currently, Murphy is on tour promoting her new release, It Won’t Stop Raining, paired with local guitarist Tommy Stillwell for the summer festival season. In addition to live music, there will be BBQ and food trucks with Lamasco Bar & Grill providing a full range of beverages. Come on out for a day of family fun! Admission is $5. For more info, visit evansvilleblues.com. Burdette Park is located at 5301 Nurrenbern Rd. in Evansville.
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NEWS4U MAY 2017 | MUSIC
THE BLUES WITH BRAGIN
May's Featured Release: Grown Ass Woman By: Sharon Lewis & Texas Fire Chicago blues diva returns with blistering followup to 2011's critically-acclaimed The Real Deal
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pening track, “Can’t Do It Like We Do," sets the tone by showcasing Lewis’s powerful vocals while she sings about the rich history of the Chicago blues scene. It also features excellent harmonica playing from the legendary Sugar Blue, whom many listeners might know from his harmonica playing on the Rolling Stones classic, “Miss You." “Hell Yeah!” gives the Chicago Horns a chance to shine, with Kenny Anderson playing trumpet and arranging the horn section. Hank Ford joins in on tenor saxophone and Jerry DiMuzio rounds out the group on the baritone saxophone. “Chicago Woman” tells the tale of a strong and independent woman. This song features a guest appearance by Joanna Connor whose masterful guitar playing complements the song very nicely. “They’re Lying,” a slower tune, deals with allegations of marital infidelity. This song contains excellent additions from Roosevelt Purifoy on piano, Steve Bramer on guitar and the Chicago Horns. “Old Man’s Baby” features Lewis discussing the ups and downs of searching for love. It also boasts a guest appearance by Steve Bell on harmonica. His solo in the middle of the song shines through brilliantly. “High Road," a song penned by Bramer about leaving a bad relationship, features the return of Sugar Blue on harmonica - an album highlight. Anyone who enjoys blues with a full and rich sound will want to check out this album. - Paul Bragin, WUEV Blues Producer For more info, visit facebook.com/sharonlewisbluesdiva/.
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NEWS4U MAY 2017 | COMEDY
WES BEACH All kidding aside: Former Time Bomb singer getting serious about comedy in Chicago
"I've spent four years in Chicago so far, but it feels like it's gone by in the blink of an eye. I just feel so blessed to have been able to follow my dreams."
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"I made funny videos as a kid with my parent's video camera, but I always wanted to take it to the next level - always wanted to do something more," explains Wes Beach, a Castle High School graduate now living up north in Chicago, home to such revered improv comedy havens as Second City, the Annoyance Theatre, MCL Chicago and iO Theater - all places where the 31-year-old has performed since moving to the Windy City in 2013. His decision to take the plunge and go for his dreams was a long time coming, but the life experiences that led up to the big leap proved quite valuable. After studying Radio & TV at USI and serving as an on-air intern at Kiss 106 for a brief spell, Beach found himself fronting Time Bomb, a Newburghbased pop-punk band circa mid-2000s that toured nationally. He helped to book the shows, learning the ins and outs of marketing and promotion in the process - skills that would come in handy down the road. But Time Bomb's career eventually diffused, and Beach switched allegiances to another rising local act, Gentlemen & Scholars, appearing as a vocalist on the band's well-received 2009 album, The Fault. But while the music was progressive, he felt stuck - in his life, anyway. "I started saving up money to move," Beach says. "Finally, in 2013 I drove up to Chicago and started taking writing classes at Second City the first week I arrived." He made fast friends with other aspiring comedy types, growing more comfortable with this new direction - and the city - each day. After performing a six-week run of a sketch show as part of the writing program, Beach and his
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two partners went rogue, requesting to put on an independent production. "We worked on that for six months," he explains. "It went even better than the first sketch show and we made even more connections - and from there we decided to try our luck at the Annoyance Theatre." A more DIY, punk-rock sort of comedy venue, the Annoyance Theatre was made for Beach. Naturally, his first order of business was to put on a musical about the infamous Jimmy Hoffa, known for his ties to organized crime and mysterious disappearance in 1975. No joke, it was a hit. So Beach and his cohorts next looked to expand to a full, hour-long show at MCL Chicago, crafting another absurdly genius idea - "The Remarkably Garbage Life of Brendan Fraser." "It's the show that I'm the most proud of - he's wondering why he keeps going on because his career is so bad, and he keeps getting visited by different versions of himself from former movies," he explains. No comment from the Fraser camp, reportedly. Around this time, Beach's writing partner Shawn Bates had been asked to be a PA on the set at the iO; he tagged along, met the crew and discovered that they were in the market for intern producers. He was duly hired. "I started working on hilarious projects with people behind the scenes until I was able to write, direct, produce and edit for the iO Comedy Network," Beach says. And remember those days he spent hyping his bands? Now he's applying similar promotional tactics to bolster the network's social media presence, coming full circle in a sense. In fact, Beach has started his own company managing social media for area businesses - a day job to help keep the comedy dream alive. He's still learning, of course, but Beach hasn't regretted his decision to move for a second. "I've spent four years in Chicago so far, but it feels like it's gone by in the blink of an eye. I just feel so blessed to have been able to follow my dreams."
For info about the iO Comedy Network, visit iocn. ioimprov.com.
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NEWS4U MAY 2017 | ARTS & ACTIVITIES
MAY ARTS & ACTIVITES
Join the fun with all of these great music and art activities around the Tri-State. May 2: Mamma Mia!
A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Over 45 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show. Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone’s having the time of their lives! For tickets and more info, visit riverparkcenter.org or call 270-687-2770. RiverPark Center: 101 Daviess St., Owensboro, KY
call 812-425-2406. Evansville Museum: 411 SE Riverside Dr., Evansville, IN
May 5: Haynie's Corner Arts District First Fridays First Fridays is a collaborative effort between local businesses, neighborhood representatives and the Arts Council of Southwestern IN. It's a self-guided tour of indoor and outdoor art exhibits and performers designed to highlight local artists and the businesses hosting them on the first Friday of the month. For more info, follow Haynie's Corner Arts District on Facebook. Haynie's Corner: Downtown Evansville
May 4: Alton Brown Live! "Eat Your Science" Tour
Alton Brown has a knack for mixing together a perfect base of science, music and food into two hours of pure entertainment. Critics and fans alike have raved about the interactive components of Brown’s shows. Fans can expect all-new everything including songs, multimedia presentations, talk-show antics, and bigger and better potentially dangerous food demonstrations. For tickets and more info, visit oldnationaleventsplaza. com. Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St., Evansville, IN / 7:30pm
May 5-6; 12-14; 19-21: The Wedding Singer
Robbie is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer until his fiancée leaves him at the altar. To make everyone else as miserable as he is, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own until he finds his true love Julia. For tickets and more info, visit evansvillecivictheatre.org or call 812-4252800. Evansville Civic Theatre: 717 N. Fulton Ave., Evansville, IN
May 4: First Thursdays
First Thursdays are a meet-and-greet with an artist during Happy Hour with a cash bar available. Artwork is on display and for sale. This First Thursday features artist and renowned neonatologist Alan R. Spitzer, MD. For more info, visit evansvillemuseum.org or
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May 7: Blick Art Materials Free Summer Workshop: Japanese Stab Binding
Come join the fun and interact with other artists at the Blick Art Materials free summer workshop. The focus of this Artful Sunday
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will be bookbinding as the group works to create 3 various books. For more info, call 812-476-9551. Bick Art Materials: 1364 N. Green River Rd., Evansville, IN / 1-3pm
May 11: Karl Kae Knecht Lecture
University of Evansville history professor James MacLeod presents his book about longtime Evansville Courier cartoonist Karl Kae Knecht. The talk is held in conjunction with the Museum’s exhibition about Knecht. For more info, visit evansvillemuseum.org or call 812-425-2406. Evansville Museum: 411 SE Riverside Dr., Evansville, IN / 6:30pm
May 12: The Wonder Bread Years
Former Seinfeld writer Pat Hazell stars in this fast-paced and hilarious salute to Americana. Baby boomers everywhere will enjoy this hysterical production which walks the line between standup and theater. Hazell captures the common American childhood setting - the home and the yard, the television set, holidays and travels, and many other aspects of growing up in the U.S. Don’t be afraid to say “remember when” and smile as you are reminded of a much simpler time. Travel back to the good ol’ days alongside Hazell and become immersed in the nostalgia that is The Wonder Bread Years. For tickets and more info, visit haaa.org or call 270-831-9800. Preston Arts Center: 2660 US-60, Henderson, KY / 7pm
May 13: DHP Artisan Market This modern handmade market features handmade items, refurbished and upcycled furniture and home goods, jewelry, accessories, artwork, food, and vintage clothes and items. For more info, contact laura@downtownhenderson.org or call 270827-0016. Downtown Henderson, KY
May 13-14: EPO presents Raiders of the Lost Ark The film that gave the world one of its
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greatest movie heroes, Indiana Jones, is back and better than ever before. Relive the magic on the silver screen with the original great adventure - Raiders of the Lost Ark with John Williams' epic score performed live by the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra. For tickets and more info, visit evansvillephilharmonic.org or call 812-4255050. Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN / 7pm (5/13) & 2pm (5/14)
May 13 & 18: Art Journaling Club
Participants create journal pages as they increase their knowledge of artist tools, paints, and other supplies. For more info, visit evansvillemuseum.org or call 812-4252406. Evansville Museum: 411 SE Riverside Dr., Evansville, IN
Kickstarter page. Barnes & Noble: 624 S. Green River Rd., Evansville, IN / 1-2:30pm
May 20: Live Bait: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
For 14 years, Live Bait has been changing the latitude for performances all over the world. Performing all of the hits of the amazing Jimmy Buffett, as well as songs renowned and known the world over for summer fun. Whether you are a landshark, a parrot head, or a Brown Eyed Girl, Live Bait is sure to entertain and get your summer started off right! Lincoln Amphitheatre: 15032 E. County Rd. 1500, Lincoln City, IN / 6:30pm
May 20: Wine, Art & Jazz Festival
Enjoy non-stop jazz, a wide selection of wines from Indiana vineyards, great food, and an opportunity to browse and buy local art. All of this is overlooking the beautiful Ohio River at the Old Lock & Dam Park. For more info, visit historicnewburgh.org or call 812-853-2815. Old Lock and Dam Park: 9 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN / 12-9pm
May 20: Bourbon, Blues & BBQ
May 20: Jenna Citrus Book Signing
Local artist Jenna Citrus is having a book signing for her two new books: The Hand Painting Series and An Opened Book End. A copy of each book will be offered for free, be sure to enter your name in the drawing. Copies will also be available for purchase. To see a preview of the books, check out her
May 21: Blick Art Materials Free Summer Workshop: Mystical Pebeo
Come join the fun at the Blick Art Materials free summer workshop. The focus of this Artful Sunday will be Solvent Based Paint. Participants will enjoy the effects of Pebeo Moon, Prisme, and Vitrail paints as the group creates a bird painting. For more info, call 812-476-9551. Bick Art Materials: 1364 N. Green River Rd., Evansville, IN / 1-3pm
May 21: Fab Four Beatles Tribute
May 19: An Evening with Olivia Newton-John
With a career spanning over five decades with more than 100 million albums sold, Olivia’s successes include four Grammys, numerous Country Music, American Music, Billboard and People’s Choice Awards, an Emmy Award, 10 #1 hits and more than 15 top 10 singles. Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN / 7 p.m.
Blues and BBQ! Everyone 21 years of age and older is welcome to attend! For more info, visit evansvillemuseum.org or call 812425-2406. Evansville Museum: 411 SE Riverside Dr., Evansville, IN / 5:30-8:30pm
This unforgettable night will include bourbon samples, along with exposure to proper bourbon tasting techniques, a selection of amazing BBQ inspired hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment while you immerse yourself in the scenic sunset on the riverfront. There will be a limited number of VIP packages available prior to the main event. The VIP portion of the evening will include a grill master cooking class from a barbeque master! Bring your friends and join us for an evening filled with Bourbon,
Get back to Beatlemania as The Fab Four bring back their Emmy Award Winning performance to Evansville. Their incredible stage performances include three costume changes representing every era of the Beatles ever-changing career. With uncanny, note-fornote live renditions of Beatles’ classics such as “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Yesterday,” “A Day In The Life,” “Twist And Shout,” “Here Comes The Sun,” and “Hey Jude,” The Fab Four will make you think you are watching the real thing. If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won’t want to miss The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute! Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN / 7pm
May 26: Civic Theatre Annual Year in Review
The Evansville Civic Theatre will celebrate the close of this season with its annual Year in Review gala. There will be great food served by Acropolis, a silent auction with several themed baskets, a cash bar, special appearances, and popup performances by some of Evansville's best community players. For more info, visit evansvillecivictheatre.org. Acropolis: 501 N. Green River Rd., Evansville, IN / 6pm
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NEWS4U MAY 2017 | FASHION ADVICE
TRI-STATE FASHION with Gina Mullis, Owner of Amerie
Local musicians to raise money in style at the inaugural Evansville Battle of the Bands
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"It is clear that Kyle and his band are very true to their own personal styles while on stage, which explains why their performances are so natural and great!"
t's finally here, SPRING! What better way to welcome the warmer weather than with outdoor events, galoshes, and floral patterns? I spoke with some of the tristate’s favorite musicians and participants in the inaugural Evansville Battle of the Bands charity event to learn more about their spring style on and off the stage. Kyle Paisley, of Kyle Paisley and the Print, stopped by Amerie Boutique to chat with me about Battle of the Bands and was eager to share more about his stage style, which is much like his personal style off stage. “It’s warm now, so it gets hot on stage. I like wearing my favorite band or music tanks on stage with shorts and my favorite shoes,” Kyle told me. It is clear that Kyle and his band are very true to their own personal styles while on stage, which explains why their performances are so natural and great!
You may know local musician Angel Rhodes not only from her smooth sound, but from her great fashion on and off the stage. You will catch Angel on stage wearing something trendy, yet unique and true to herself, no doubt! She likes to wear cute dresses or skirts and tanks or tees in this warm weather. It's obvious that representing herself through her look and with her music is important to Angel. You can vote for Angel as your favorite musician at the Battle of the Bands event! There are eight other musical acts who each display unique on-stage looks and represent what it truly means to have great personal style this spring! Remember to shop local, and don’t be afraid to get creative by using looks inspired by others but with your own personal touches added to make your own personal style stand out! Battle of the Bands for charity: May 13 at Carson’s Brewery Participating acts include: Calabash, Kyle Paisley and the Print, RapTure, Monte Skelton, Angel Rhodes, Moneka Fullop, Andy Brasher, The So Long Vinyls, and Eighty-Sixt Learn more at facebook.com/ameriellc or amerie.org.
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EVANSVILLE OTTERS 2017 Season
2016 Frontier League Champions back for another exciting summer of baseball
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years after capturing their very first Frontier League Championship, the Evansville Otters once again reigned supreme last season, providing local fans with an exciting summer of baseball that they won't soon forget. Now the team is looking to repeat the success of 2016, a challenge that was made a little easier when the team recently signed Frontier League Championship Series Most Valuable Player Hunter Ackerman to a contract extension. The Otters will take the field on May 5 for an exhibition game against the Florence Freedom to benefit Jacob's Village, a local organization that supports people with disabilities and older adults in the community. It's a great way to start the 2017 season and raise money for a wonderful cause. Come out and support the Otters in their quest to become back-to-back Frontier League Champions! May Home Games at Bosse Field: 5/5 - Florence Freedom @ 6:35 p.m. 5/10 - So. Illinois Miners @ 10:05 a.m. 5/19 - Gateway Grizzlies @ 6:35 p.m. 5/20 - Gateway Grizzlies @ 6:35 p.m. 5/21 - Gateway Grizzlies @ 5:05 p.m. 5/30 - River City Rascals @ 6:35 p.m. 5/31 - River City Rascals @ 6:35 p.m. Bosse Field is located at 23 Don Mattingly Way. For more info, visit evansvilleotters. com.
NEWS4U MAY 2017 | COMMUNITY & FAMILY
MAY COMMUNITY & FAMILY
Get involved and have some fun with these great community activities around the Tri-State. May 4-7: River Run 2017
The annual River Run is back and bigger than ever. With a start in Henderson, KY, runners and walkers will start the journey across the Ohio River toward Downtown Evansville. Distances include the 10mile, the classic 12K, and, new this year, the half marathon. For more info, visit evansvilleriverrun.com. Henderson, KY & Evansville Riverfront
May 5: The Rockin Run
The Rockin Run 3 mile or 5 mile Run/Walk is a unique night event that allows you to enjoy a music filled lit course. Opening Ceremony will be in Sunset Park at 7:30pm and the event will start at 7:45pm. There will also be a musical after-party following the Rockin Run. Funds raised will be used to support the Junior League of Evansville and their missions and charities. Registration includes: Free T-Shirt and admission to the After Party. To register, visit rockinrivercityride.org. Sunset Park: Downtown Evansville, IN
May 6: Harmonie Hundred
Come out and be a part of the Harmonie Hundred. On Saturday, the route is 50 miles or 27 miles. Lunch and snacks are provided to all riders. On Sunday, riders can choose between a 50-mile route, 38-mile route, and a 16-mile family ride. All riders wind through the Harmonie State Park. Brunch is provided at the park exit. The event is a tour, not a race. Helmets are mandatory. For more info, visit the Harmonie Hundred Facebook page or call 812-568-5376. New Harmony, IN
May 7: The Rockin River City Ride
The Rockin River City Ride offers a challenge
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for novice and experienced cyclists alike along the beautiful Evansville riverfront. On Sunday, May 7, participants will be able to choose from a 5K Family Bike Ride, and 25K, 60K, or 100K Bike Ride. Riders will enjoy numerous fully-stocked rest stops, excellent free route support, a bike park that will include food and merchant vendors, a kids’ park with bounce houses, games, prizes, bike helmet giveaway, and a bike safety presentation. All proceeds will support the missions and charities of the Junior League of Evansville. To register, visit rockinrivercityride.org.
Sunset Park: Downtown Evansville, IN
May 8: 14th Annual Golf Scramble
Support tri-state children and practice your golf game for this annual event that the free summer camp offers at ERM’s Camp Reveal. Individuals, teams of four, and sponsorships are available, and complimentary lunch is provided. For more info, visit erm@2rescue. org. Rolling Hills Country Club: 1666 Old Plank Road, Newburgh, IN
May 12-13: 39th Annual International BBQ Festival
Teams vie for best chicken, mutton, and burgoo titles, as well as Governor’s Cup for the Best Overall Bar-B-Q Cooking Team. Musical entertainment, children’s activities, car show, arts and crafts and more. For more info, visit visitowensboro.com. Downtown Owensboro, KY
May 13: Ride-Skate-Roll Benefit / Memorial Benefit for Kasey Lee Collins Come out and support the restoration
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of Lamasco Skate Park located by the Greenway in downtown Evansville. The park was opened in 2001 but has deteriorated over time and needs a little love from the community. Activities include an Open Skate, Skate Behind Bikers, Flat Bar Best Trick Contest and Game of Skate with prizes and lots of free stuff, plus a Chinese Auction, Live Auction, Half Pot, Live Bands and DJ. In addition, this family-friendly event will serve as a memorial benefit for Kasey Lee Collins, an avid skater who sadly passed away. Ride-Skate-Roll is proudly supported by Killer Skate Park & Shop. For more info, visit killerskatepark.com or contact Glenn at 812-402-2940. River City Eagles: 1824 W. Franklin St., Evansville, IN / 10am (all day event)
May 15: Deaconess Classic for Women's Health
Get ready to golf for the girls. The Deaconess Classic for Women's Health is a volunteer-led women's golf tournament committed to increasing awareness of women's health and the importance of early detection and raising funds for the health care of women in need. For more info, visit deaconess.com/classic or call 812450-3359. Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Rd. Evansville, IN
May 18: 6th Annual Golf Outing
Best One Tire and Service will hold its annual golf outing to benefit Habitat for Humanity. There will be 11:30am sign-ups followed by lunch at noon, and 1pm tee times. The event is open to the general public. For more info, call 812-385-2434. Cambridge Golf Club: 1034 Beacon Hill, Evansville, IN / 11:30am
May 20: EPD 5K SWAT Challenge
Lace up your boots and head to Downtown Evansville to tackle the annual EPD SWAT 5K Challenge. This run features obstacles like walls, tires, and scaling a parking structure with a sandbag. The event is open to anyone of any age who is
ready for a challenge! For more info, visit epdfoundation.org. Downtown Evansville / 8am
May 20: 6th Annual Evansville Streets Alive
No cars allowed! This FREE festival gives participants the chance to experience inflatables, zorb balls, canoeing, rollerskating, surrey bikes, and a variety of games and dances. Food and arts and crafts vendors are on site. For more info, call 812746-8933. Garvin Park: 1600 N. Main St., Evansville, IN / 11am-4pm
May 21: Walking for Dreams Family & Pet 5K Walk
Bring your human and pet family members for this annual fundraising event that supports area nonprofit organizations. For more info, visit itvrescue.org or call 812909-1306. Tropicana Events Plaza: 421 NW Riverside Dr.
May 27: Run Victoria
This 5K and 10K is the inaugural event of the new Friedman Park. An afternoon of live music, food, a bierstube, kids’ activities, and more follow. Funds raised support creation and maintenance of Warrick Trails. For more info, call 812-858-3146. Friedman Park: 2700 Park Dr., Newburgh, IN
May 29: 2nd Annual Memorial Day Run and Salute to the Fallen Please join us as we honor our fallen veterans during this special holiday event, recognizing them for their ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The day starts with a special salute to our fallen veterans followed by the 5k run/walk and 10k run. 5K runners and walkers, and 10K runners have the opportunity to bring attention to their own military service, or to dedicate their participation to a friend or family member who served. T-shirts will be included for runners and walkers, prizes awarded for top runners in each age and group category with registration.
Tri-State Multiple Sclerosis Association
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ultiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) that is caused by damage to myelin, the protective coating around nerves.The loss of myelin is accompanied by a disruption in the ability of the nerves to conduct electrical impulses to and from the brain, which produces the various symptoms of MS. Symptoms vary widely and include blurred vision, weak limbs, tingling sensations, unsteadiness and fatigue. Living with MS is very unpredictable, and there is currently no cure for MS. The Tri-State Multiple Sclerosis Association is a local non-profit that provides necessary services to those living with MS and their caregivers in southern Indiana, western Kentucky, and southern Illinois. The Tri-State MS Association relies on fundraisers to gain necessary funds to provide these services. Check out these upcoming events and learn more by visiting tristatems.org or by calling 812423-5943: Evening of Excellence Honoring Linda White, President & CEO Deaconess Health Systems and Amy Wilsbacher, person living with MS May 19, 2017 at Tropicana Conference Center Memorial Ted Donosky MS Golf Scramble June 5, 2017 at Rolling Hills Country Club in Newburgh
Garvin Park: Evansville, IN / 8am
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SUCCESS STORIES & FUTURE FRIENDS VANDERBURGH HUMANE SOCIETY
Each month we’ll be checking in with the VHS for the latest good news and to help find furever homes for some of their more unique/older residents.
STING: Sting is a 3-year-old male German Shepherd/Lab mix. He’s a favorite among VHS staff and volunteers! Sting does well in the car, is easygoing, and loves all people he meets. You could have your own “celebrity” dog – he has visited both 99.5 WKDQ and Eyewitness News WEHT/WTVW for their weekly pet segments! (And somehow, after becoming a radio & television smash, he’s still waiting on a forever home. What’s up with that?) His $100 adoption fee includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more!
GUSTAV: Gustav is a very handsome male cat who was found as a stray by a VHS staff member! He was never reclaimed, and has now been living large in the Cageless Cat Lounge. He’s very quiet and easygoing. He never makes much fuss and when he occasionally comes down from his kitty throne cat tree, he’s nothing but playful with the other cats. Staff estimate that he’s only about 2 years old. Take Gustav home neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated for only $30!
ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT MEGAN EARL & FINN
The recent Hillview hoarding case was just another example of how important the VHS and other such organizations are to the community. They stepped in and helped to rescue the many animals that were being kept in deplorable conditions and worked tirelessly to get them adopted out to loving homes. One of the Hillview cats, 8-year-old Buffett (now renamed 'Finn'), hit the pet lottery when Megan Earl visited the shelter in search of a new best friend for her family. "I brought my two-year-old son along and the staff informed me that Finn had never been around kids, but he did perfect," Earl says. She also has a four-year-old daughter at home; both kids had been showing an interest in the responsibility of pet ownership, so the time seemed right. Luckily for Finn, age was not a factor in their decision. "It didn't really bother us that a lot of the Hillview cats were seniors - Finn definitely doesn't act like he's 8-years-old," Earl says. "He acts just like a kitten and runs and jumps, loves to be cuddled and sit on your lap." And thankfully, apart from a cauilflower ear, Finn shows no ill effects from his prior living situation and really seems to enjoy all the attention he's getting. "He owns this house now," Earl says. Another successful adoption!
FLUFFER: Fluffer is the VHS’ longest bunny resident. He’s a 4-year-old male American mix with luxurious, soft gray fur. He has lived with another bunny for years (Oreo) and they can go home together, but they do not have to. Fluffer is already neutered (which means less territoriality!) and uses his litterbox very well at the shelter. He can go home TODAY in his cardboard carrier for only $30!
400 Millner Industrial Drive | 2 blocks west of Garvin Park in Evansville 812-426-2563 | Adoption Hours: Tues-Sat 12-6pm | www.vhslifesaver.org
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TRI-STATE PET PICS! any cute We had so m as hard to w it ns io iss subm ck every ba k ec choose! Ch or m e cute month to see nd the ou ar m pets fro te Tri-Sta !
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NEWS4U MAY 2017 | RELIGION
ASK THE PASTOR with Kevin Fleming of First Presbyterian Church
Q:
Can people of faith “believe” in science?
Faith and science have often been perceived as being in conflict. The classic conflict is seen in the very first story of the Bible. The old “creation versus evolution” argument is held up and the claim is made that you cannot be a Christian if you believe in creation. My response to that challenge is that the Bible is not a science book. In fact, science (as we know it) wasn’t even around when the Bible was being written. So, to claim that the Bible is against science is pretty hard to defend. The Bible didn’t even know what science was. When I recite the traditional creeds of the Church, I say “I believe in God…the Creator of heaven and earth.” Nowhere in scripture does anyone ever attempt to say how God did that. The classic story of Genesis (chapter 1) is that God spoke the creation into existence. Okay. If someone called a press conference tomorrow and conclusively proved every detail of the theory of evolution, it wouldn’t cause me to stop believing in God, nor would it prevent me from saying, “I believe in God…the Creator of heaven and earth.” Faith and science are both gifts of God. I suggest we enjoy them both.
First Presbyterian Church is located at 609 SE 2nd St. / 812-423-6297.
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NEWS4U MAY 2017 | LOCAL OPINION
THE WRITE STUFF with Jonathan Gluff
Questioning Ourselves (Or “The Importance of Being Introspective”) I love watching live music. For the most part, I can appreciate a good performance, regardless of the genre. But one experience in particular stuck out in my mind while writing this. I once saw a band take what I call the “kitchen sink” approach to music: Throw together as many disparate instruments and/or genres and see what comes out. This formula has occasionally worked in the past (see: Neutral Milk Hotel), but unfortunately, it didn’t for this merry bunch of budding hipster-wannabes. In this case, it seemed like they spent too much time gathering too much equipment and playing too often by themselves rather than as a band, let alone learning how to craft a coherent song. Because unfortunately, no amount of boutique, hand-made pedals can make up for the fact that you aren’t a cohesive, complementary unit. To paraphrase the great Jeff Goldblum (and I do hope the text translates the sarcasm there well), this band was too concerned with asking, “Can we?” and not concerned enough with asking, “Should we?” Questions they should’ve asked include, “Should we really add a wah pedal to a guitar/banjo hybrid?” “Should we really implement a pedalboard for a non-traditional instrument?” “Should we really mash
together reggae, bluegrass, folk, and indie like a musical Dr. Moreau?” Alas, they did not ask what should’ve been obvious questions, and they rambled on through one more-boring-thanusual retreading of a hippie jamfest after another, not unlike Dave Matthews crossed with Old Crow Medicine Show (yet somehow more aimless and boring). But of course this wouldn’t be like my regular opinion piece if I didn’t somehow tie this metaphor to the real world (even if I do mask it behind a thin veneer of snarky, semielitist skewering). So I ask that we all ask ourselves seemingly obvious questions, such as, “Why do so many of us hold double standards?” “Are we regularly questioning our leaders (politically and otherwise)?” “Are we really thinking for ourselves?” That’s not to say everything we know is wrong, nor am I advocating change just for change’s sake. But we as a society often seem to spend too much time mindlessly parroting the same ideologies over and over without asking why - or if - we ever actually believed them in the first place. We can’t be afraid to admit when we’re wrong, and we can’t stop asking ourselves what we truly believe.
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NEWS4U MAY 2017 | POLITICS
WORDS FROM WHITNEY
TRI-STATE POLITICS with Bryan Fox
Straight-Ticket Voting Option Needs to Be Abolished
For the boys: A short guide on how to maintain your dignity
Alright, ladies. This one is for you... in a sense, anyway. Guys, this is mostly for you. Observe your surroundings. Maybe you're in a coffee shop, but probably in a bar or at a party. Chances are, there's a solo woman or a pair of women sitting apart from the crowd. Speaking from personal experience, and the experiences of other women in my life, the situation usually turns from a comfortable ladies' night into a desperate battle against the frail male ego. Here we go, boys. This is a short guide on how to maintain your dignity... and also, how to not be a total douche. Sometimes, in this large and complicated world, there are these circumstances where women do not want to be approached and harassed by men. I know, I know. You may be feeling incredulous and flabbergasted and totally butt-hurt right now, but it will be okay. I promise. Here are some reasons why this completely unreasonable atrocity may occur. They just want to be left alone. Maybe they're decompressing from a bad day, perhaps they're internally mapping out their life goals while enjoying a latte or a beer. They may have gotten stood up for a date, or they're waiting for a date or friend to show up. If she needs
a knight in shining armor, most likely, she will ask you. In any case, I don't see any issue in saying hello. In this day and age, being social IRL is a treasure. But by saying hello, I mean... say hello, ask how she's doing, and if she's polite (and even if she's not) but doesn't perpetuate the conversation, go away. Seriously. No one in the world should feel obligated to massage your ego. Continuing to pester someone after they've expressed zero desire to speak to you is not only annoying and rude, it's harassment. There's no other word for it. On what planet is it attractive to keep throwing yourself at someone who's not interested? Just stop. You're embarrassing yourself. It's not cute or endearing. And if your next step is to insult the subject in question because she hurt your baby feelings or made you feel dumb by not indulging your obviously intoxicating prowess, just don't. A female is not "cold" or a "bitch" for wanting to be left alone. She doesn't owe you one single thing, and you're not doing anyone any favors. Signed, Whitney Patterson, a disinterested woman
Indiana is one of only 10 states that allows its residents to vote straight-ticket. In 2016, the state abolished straight party tickets for at-large races only. While this is a start, the fact of the matter is that Indiana needs to abolish the entire straight-ticket voting option. Let’s use Vanderburgh County as an example. The county had a total of 74,200 people cast their ballots in 2016. Of those who voted, 32,500 voted straight ticket. That’s roughly 44% of all voters. In races decided by a couple thousand votes or less, this could make a huge difference. Take the sad state of affairs involving former Knight Township Trustee Linda Durham. 2006 was a banner year electionwise for Democrats nationally. They recaptured both chambers of congress that year. For Durham, she only spent $5 to campaign for this seat. She won by 29 votes primarily with the help of straight party ticket voters. Sadly, Durham was accused of using the township’s credit card to purchase New Kids on the Block concert tickets, flowers, and movie tickets and eventually went to prison for these misdeeds. Indiana’s state representatives need to introduce a bill that will abolish this way of voting. It will be a great benefit to the state. The views expressed in the article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of News4U.
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NEWS4U MAY 2017 | MOVIE PREVIEWS
SHOWPLACE CINEMAS MAY MOVIE PREVIEWS GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 (PG-13) RELEASE DATE: MAY 5TH
Set to the backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 continues the team's adventures as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill's true parentage.
BAYWATCH (R) RELEASE DATE: MAY 25TH
Lifeguard Mitch Buchannon (Dwayne Johnson) and a brash new recruit (Zac Efron) uncover a criminal plot that threatens the future of the bay.
SNATCHED (UNRATED) RELEASE DATE: MAY 12TH
After her boyfriend dumps her on the eve of their exotic vacation, impetuous dreamer Emily Middleton (Amy Schumer) persuades her ultra-cautious mother, Linda (Goldie Hawn), to travel with her to paradise. Polar opposites, Emily and Linda realize that working through their differences as mother and daughter - in unpredictable, hilarious fashion - is the only way to escape the wildly outrageous jungle adventure they have fallen into.
ALIEN: COVENANT (UNRATED) RELEASE DATE: MAY 19TH
Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created with Alien: Covenant, a new chapter in his groundbreaking Alien franchise. The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world. When they uncover a threat beyond their imagination, they must attempt a harrowing escape.
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PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALE (PG-13) RELEASE DATE: MAY 26TH
The rip-roaring adventure finds down-on-his-luck Captain Jack feeling the winds of ill-fortune blowing strongly his way when deadly ghost sailors, led by the terrifying Captain Salazar, escape from the Devil's Triangle bent on killing every pirate at sea - notably Jack. Jack's only hope of survival lies in the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it he must forge an uneasy alliance with Carina Smyth, a brilliant and beautiful astronomer, and Henry, a headstrong young sailor in the Royal Navy. At the helm of the Dying Gull, his pitifully small and shabby ship, Captain Jack seeks not only to reverse his recent spate of ill fortune, but to save his very life from the most formidable and malicious foe he has ever faced.
NEWS4U MAY 2017 | FILM REVIEWS
LEGO BATMAN (PG)
WARNER ANIMATION GROUP
When I decided I was going to review two family films this month, I had originally planned to see one superhero movie with my little boy, and one princess movie my girl wanted to see. However, when it came time to see that enchanted fantasy film, my daughter said that she and her brother and everyone else in the world wanted to see Lego Batman instead. I had seen the first Lego Movie, of course. Though hilarious and cute, I didn’t think I’d want to sit through a sequel, much less a Batman-themed sequel. How much further could they possibly go with either of these ideas? I was wrong. As a Lego sequel, it doesn’t have the same charm. There is a reason for that, though. It’s a Batman movie. It’s a Batman parody, more precisely. So not only does this feature manage to take the core Batman elements and tragic storyline and simplify it into the most concentrated, pinpointed, and literalized Batman conflict-resolutions you will see, it also relentlessly pokes fun at it the whole time. There are numerous jokes at the expense of past films, and Will Arnett’s self-absorbed, loner-to-a-fault portrayal of the Dark Knight is hysterical. - Laura Engram
SABAN'S POWER RANGERS (PG-13) LIONSGATE
Showplace Cinemas East 1801 Morgan Center Drive Evansville, IN 47715 Showplace Cinema North 4200 N. 3rd Ave. Evansville, IN 47710 Showplace Cinemas South 950 Hebron Ave. Evansville, IN 47714 Showplace Cinemas Newburgh 8099 Bell Oaks Drive Newburgh, IN 47630 Showplace Cinemas Princeton 2691 W. Broadway St. Princeton, IN 47670 Showplace Cinemas Henderson 406 Walker Drive Henderson, KY 42420 Showplace Cinemas Harrisburg 701 N. Commercial St. Harrisburg, IL 62946
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If there’s anything that this 23-year-old series was always lacking - apart from relatable dialogue - it was a truly strong and fleshed-out backstory. Before Saban’s Power Rangers, the deepest thing I understood about those technicolored superhero origins was that they had honed their unique fighting style through the extensive editing of stock-footage from a Japanese superhero show. Combined with unabashed capitalization on ‘90s ‘tude, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers were unstoppable. That’s all we knew. So, for old and new fans alike, I believe origins are where this reboot digs in its heels and holds its own. Not being a fan myself, I'm a little surprised at the dearth of suited, battle-ready Power Ranger action in the movie. Also, the dialogue is only slightly less cheesy than in the series, so while the characters are decidedly more complex - real “teenagers with attitude” sporting tangible, even heartfelt problems - the campiness is still an enjoyable guilty pleasure if you like that sort of thing. And while the action sequences and related special effects feel somewhat subpar, stand-out performances for the Rangers, mentor Zordon, and especially the smolderingly wicked villain Rita Repulsa, make this a family flick you might want to check out. - Laura Engram
MAY MOVIES 5/5 Guardians of the Galaxy 2 5/12 King Arthur: Legend of the Sword Paris Can Wait Snatched 5/19 Alien: Covenant
Everything, Everything
The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature 5/25 Baywatch 5/26 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul Wakefield
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NEWS4U MAY 2017 | MUSIC REVIEWS
BUSH Black & White Rainbows Zuma Rock Records My most mind-boggling question after listening to Bush’s seventh studio album, Black & White Rainbows, is this: When did y’all become emo? Back when I actually was an emo kid and that scene was just coming into its own, there were all sorts of bands that didn’t want the label, but yes, I’d recognize that track-after-track moodiness anywhere. I can’t say this lengthy album doesn’t deliver some of the crunch and modulating growl we’ve come to expect from Bush, and I can’t say it isn’t developed. Yet, the lyrics all bewail similar allegorical tales of heartbreak that plainly do not speak to me. The steady, bending notes of the opening track prepare for something gritty and truthful. What you end up with is “every day you find ways to drive me crazy” cake pre-consumed by a wonderfully undulating symphonic sound that just doesn’t match the words. Songs like “Dystopia” and “Ravens” are more naked but creative, and hail back to Bush’s glory days, so there are some stand-outs. “People At War” has the most nuanced oomph to it, but you might fall asleep before reaching it. - Laura Engram
DEPECHE MODE Spirit Columbia Records While you have Bush’s lyrically bland album at one side, on the opposite end you have Depeche Mode’s melodically safe release, Spirit. And while the synthesized rhythm and humming waves drone on in typical Depeche Mode fashion, the music does accent some very serious ideas. Being that the group’s electronic sound often flirts with trance and other similar genres, long loyal fans will be both pleased and intrigued. The album wastes no time cutting straight through the fluff, diving straight into the issues and the listener’s core with “Going Backwards” and “Where’s the Revolution?” Alongside the slow pound of a piano, the dark-timbred words “armed with new technology… to a caveman mentality” really set the theme for everything that comes next. As the album continues, the blending of hypnotic techno with the syrupy sincerity of Dave Gahan becomes a pleasant soulful ride. The seething emotions that erupt in the latter half of the album in songs from “Cover Me” to “Poison Heart” are spirited strolls into both love and anguish. Finally, “Fail” depressively but thoughtfully ends the album: “People, how are we coping?” - Laura Engram
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MASTODON Emperor of Sand Reprise Records As a huge fan of Mastodon’s Moby Dickinspired 2004 album Leviathan, I was so profoundly disappointed with 2006’s follow-up, Blood Mountain, that I haven’t given even a cursory listen to subsequent releases. I was hoping something would’ve changed in the ensuing 11 years, but unfortunately, not much has. Like Leviathan, Emperor of Sand starts out with a powerful opening salvo in “Sultan’s Curse” led by bassist Troy Sanders’ trademark gravel-throated delivery. Unfortunately, “Show Yourself” grinds the momentum to a halt with phoned-in (at least by Mastodon’s standards) riffing and some of the thinnest, weakest vocals I’ve heard the band record. Even drummer Brann Dailor’s characteristic frenetic stickwork feels a bit stilted here and a few other places throughout the album (although this may be due more to his increased vocal presence). Guitarists Brent Hinds and Bill Kelliher’s calling card of downtuned, weaving melodic lines does remain fairly prevalent. “Roots Remain” and “Scorpion Breath” feature tightly executed riffing. The latter benefits from a guest vocal from Scott Kelly of Neurosis, a band whom Mastodon readily acknowledge as a key influence. But while the riffing is as finely-tuned as ever, the solos tend to be a little too noodly and self-indulgent. - Jonathan Gluff
FATHER JOHN MISTY Pure Comedy Sub Pop This may cost me credibility with the hip indie crowd, but until Pure Comedy, I had never listened to Father John Misty. And while I may not feel the need to give the rave review he jokingly asks for in “Leaving LA,” I will say it’s a well-crafted album worth a listen. “So I never learned to play the lead guitar/I always more preferred the speaking parts,” he sings on the aforementioned 13-minute track. This is a drastic understatement, as lyrics and singing are undoubtedly his strong suit. While the music is mainly sparse acoustic guitar, piano, and string arrangements, his voice sounds like a folkier - but nearly as powerful Elton John. (And to be clear, I very much mean that as a compliment.) And though it took him his whole life to learn the most fundamental guitar chord, he clearly learned to write. He tackles a variety of subjects - our obsession with technology and celebrity (“Total Entertainment Forever”), human nature and primal instincts (“Leaving LA,” “When the God of Love Returns There’ll Be Hell to Pay”), and yes, religion (which songs don’t mention religion?) - with mostly positive results. He occasionally veers toward maudlin cliché (especially in the opening title track), but the lyrics largely remain clever and irreverent. At the very least, he wrote the best marathon-length indie song since “Oh, Comely.” - Jonathan Gluff
NEWS4U MAY 2017 | MUSIC REVIEWS
THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS Whiteout Conditions Dine Alone Music, Inc. This is probably fairly obvious to anyone familiar with music I review, but I don’t listen to a lot of music you could call “happy” or “fun.” The New Pornographers have consistently been an exception to that rule. They bring back their brand of synth-driven indie pop on Whiteout Conditions. Despite losing drummer Kurt Dahle and guitarist Dan Bejar (the latter whom is currently busy with side project Destroyer), the band hasn’t lost momentum. A fuzzy synthline carries leadoff track “Play Money,” but I can’t downplay the voice of the ever-consistent Neko Case. And while A. C. Newman’s ability to deftly craft one power-pop masterpiece after another is prevalent as ever on the entire album, her role can never be understated. Dancy synths kick off each of the opening trio of tracks, culminating with the album’s first single, “High Ticket Attractions.” A back-and-forth vocal by Newman and keyboardist Kathryn Calder forms the backbone of the song, accentuated with an arpeggiated banjo-like synth melody. And not to be outdone by digital instrumentation, new drummer Joe Seiders opens the succeeding track, the sardonic “This Is the World of the Theater,” alongside a twisting, bending guitar line. There isn’t a bad moment on the album. Perhaps the current crop of electronic-tinged pop acts (*cough, cough* Chainsmokers, 21 Pilots *cough, cough) could learn a lesson from these elder statesman. - Jonathan Gluff
TIMOTHY MICHAEL ASH Saved By Love Self-Released As someone who grew up playing in various gospel/worship bands from the ages of nine to my late teens, so much contemporary Christian worship music sounds similar to my ears. There's a formula that many artists of the genre adhere to - a sort of music-bynumbers that results in a lot of bland material being released every year, similar to the often generic feel of contemporary country (as dictated by the powers that be in Nashville). Thankfully, this is not the case with Timothy Michael Ash's new EP, Saved By Love. Two powerful tracks kick things off, “Irresistible” and “Hold On to Jesus," each full of heartfelt lyrics and insistent melodies - and Ash's instantly recognizable country-tinged delivery (he doesn't just look like Jason Aldean, he sounds a little like him, too). Just as impressive, "Love Is the Greatest Thing" and "Change the World" are pure inspiration, directing listeners to rise above the noise of today's world and work towards a better future, to open our hearts and let the Spirit in. But the title track is the star of the show here, a driving acoustic number that gives way to an electriccharged, 90's-era chorus with a simple message: "Give us a heart that burns for you / Give us a song to sing brand new." - Johnny Fletcher
TOKIO HOTEL Dream Machine Starwatch Music If you’ve never heard of German rock band Tokio Hotel, no worries. Their fourth English language studio release, Dream Machine, takes the band in a somewhat different musical direction. While previous albums were heavily guitar-driven, containing beautifully gnarled alternative ballads accentuated by Bill Kaulitz’s sweet and sultry wails, the sound here largely diverges into poppy electronica. The group acknowledges this with the artful, touch-and-go revving between piano and synth in the impassioned opening track, “Something New,” before transitioning into the full-on jive that ends the song. The way they continue to tighten their sound as they explore this new arena works well for them. Kaulitz’s gorgeous croon lends itself especially well to the mix of dance pop and slow-serenading synth. In the funky single “What If” the lyrics are simple and somewhat cliché, but the groove whomped out by the bass line leads into the occasional blast of horns that will make your body move. “As Young as We Are” and “Stop Babe” and many other offerings here outline Tokio Hotel as broadly inventive artists, drawing from a variety of influences, and never nailed down.. - Laura Engram
MOUNT EERIE A Crow Looked At Me P.W. Elverum & Sun This will probably be the only 5-star review where I will advise not to listen to the album if you aren’t entirely prepared. While A Crow Looked At Me is basically a somber indie artist plucking out acoustic notes both purposefully and delicately, the subject matter is specifically grim and real. “When real death enters the house all poetry is done. When I walk into the room… All fails.” Those starting words in “Real Death” offer every bit of explanation and foreboding necessary as to why this work should be approached with considerable care. If you’ve ever lost someone deeply close to you, Phil Elverum’s pained whispers - his matterof-fact narration of personal heartache and keeping on - may tear at you. It did me. This project evolved as a journal, Elverum’s dayby-day time and struggle elapsing after his wife died of cancer, departing him and their young daughter. The music is wordy and unassuming, as if we are there, living within that thick atmosphere of memories, simply breathing and holding his hand as he goes for walks, pays bills, discards trash, and just keeps moving. - Laura Engram Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • May 2017
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NEWS4U MAY 2017 | BEER REVIEWS
MAY BEER REVIEWS
This month’s beers are available depending on supply & demand at all 9 Liquor Locker locations. Visit our website at www.Liquor-Locker.com. Breckenridge Brewery Agave Wheat
DANIEL KNIGHT - 3
This wheat ale pours a murky light yellow color with an over-active two inch off-white, quickly fading head and pretty much no lacing. This is quite typical of a wheat ale. The aroma is light malts, wheat and a refreshingly different fruitiness. I have to assume that to be the agave. The taste is mostly wheat and light malts. Unfortunately, the fruitiness that comes through in the aroma doesn't make it to the taste. If you’re a wheat ale lover you’ll probably like it but most likely not love it.
PAUL BRAGIN - 4
A thick white head tops this cloudy, golden wheat beer after pouring it into a wheat beer glass. The fruity notes from the agave used in the brewing process dominate the nose. The agave flavor waits for a second before hitting the tongue, but stays before the finish gives more wheat flavor. The beer's light and crisp flavor and low alcohol content make it a great choice for summer. Pair it with light dishes.
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4
This beer has a nice cloudy yellow color to it. It has the standard fruity unfiltered wheat flavor with a touch of grapefruit, also. This would be a great summer beer with its clean finish. I would actually suggest putting a slice of lemon in it.
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Blue Point Hoptical Illusion
DANIEL KNIGHT - 4
With a pretty copper color and frothy, cream-colored head with lots of lacing, this brew gets my attention. The nose is a mix of citrus, hops and malts. The flavor is big with a dominate, hoppy, malt balanced, earthy and complex taste experience. I drank this one slowly, thus the final swallows were almost room temp. It’s enjoyable that way. I feel that speaks well for any beer.
PAUL BRAGIN - 3.75
A thin white head forms on this India Pale Ale after pouring it into a beer mug, but the head quickly dissipates. A good amount of hop presence controls the scent profile. The hop presence continues to build up steadily while drinking the beer. People who enjoy hoppy beers will definitely want to give this beer a chance. It could pair well on a summer day with a hamburger, spicy cuisines or cheeses like cheddar and Gouda.
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 3.5
This is a clear amber-colored beer. It says it's an east coast IPA, but I wouldn’t really put it in that category. It does have a light hop flavor but it's really not what I think of in terms of an IPA; however, it does have some bitterness. Still, it lacks any strong flavors. I'm impressed with the 7% ABV but that's about it.
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Lagunitas The Waldos' Special Ale
DANIEL KNIGHT - 4.5
Waldos’ pours up an attractive, slightly hazy honey-yellow color and delivers a short-lived one finger off white head with plenty of lacing. It's aromatic and fragrant with sweet maltiness, herbs, citrus zest, tropical fruits, light hops, some dankness and alcohol. The taste is much like the aroma and makes one even more aware of the high 11.9% ABV of this brew. A sipping drink for sure - or share it with a friend. It really is special.
PAUL BRAGIN - 3.25
A thick white head tops this amber ale and stays for a long time. A generous amount of pine and citrus notes from the hops envelops the nose. Malt flavors hit the tongue first while drinking the beer, followed by a return of the hops and some spice notes in the long finish. This yearly limited release boasts more than 100 IBUs, so aficionados of hoppy beers will want to try this while it’s available.
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 5
This is a hazy amber beer. I notice a little alcohol feel in the flavor but then again it has an 11.9 % ABV so that makes sense. I like the hopped up flavors, and the beer is actually very smooth. I can’t remember when I've had a beer with this high of an ABV that was this good. Sometimes you sacrifice flavor in that regard but not with this one.
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Saugatuck Brewing Starburst Wheat
DANIEL KNIGHT - 3
Saugatuck Brewing promotes this one as a hoppy wheat beer. It pours a subdued gold orange color with more clarity than I’m a accustomed to seeing in a wheat beer and a big, bubbly off-white head. There’s a light amount of lacing as well. The nose is mostly wheat, with a bit of citrus and a faint
hoppiness. The taste presents a definite wheat foundation with adequate citrus hops and a very clean finish. At times it reminds me just a little of a Belgian ale. No doubt the wheat and hops play into that. Overall, I’m not totally sold but find it more attractive than most beers/ales in this genre.
closely by hops, with the two flavors going back and forth in the finish. Hopheads and wheat beer lovers both might want to try this year round offering. Pair it with a good sandwich.
PAUL BRAGIN - 3.75
This beer is a clear amber color with good carbonation. I like the light wheat flavor and the hopped up flavor - I would consider this more of an IPA than the Hoptical Illusion. Plus, it has a good finish. I had never heard of this beer, but it's a pretty solid offering.
A thick white head forms on top of the beer when poured into a wheat beer glass. A noticeable hop presence fills the nose rather than the usual wheat scent. The wheat flavor comes with the first sip of the beer, followed
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4
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Blue Point Toasted Lager
DANIEL KNIGHT - 3.5
Blue Point calls this brew an American amber lager. It pours up clear and pretty with a rich copper color and one finger light beige head that sticks around a long time. The aroma is mostly of caramel-like lightly toasted malts. The taste mimics the nose in a good kind of way and has a nice, ever-so-slightly bitter finish. I’m not usually that fond of Lagers but find this one pretty nice for my taste. Give it a try. You’ll likely be glad you did.
PAUL BRAGIN - 4
A thick white head crowns this lager and never completely evaporates. Toasted malt scents fill out the smell. The malt remains with the first sip of the beer, followed by a slight kick from the hops before the malt comes back in the finish. This could convert novices into craft beer lovers. This flagship offering from Blue Point pairs well with fresh seafood, but could match nicely with just about any dish served.
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 3.5
This is also a clear amber color, and I like the sweet malt flavor due to the toasting. I would consider this a nice session beer, your average lager - a Sam Adams type but just a little different. Nothing real flashy with this beer but if you are looking to try something else in this category, this one is not bad.
Short's Brewing Prolonged Enjoyment
DANIEL KNIGHT - 3
Here’s a 3.7% ABV session IPA. That’s really low! Short’s is an exceptional brewery. How’d they do here? Prolonged Enjoyment is a Session IPA brewed with Amarillo, Simcoe and Citra hops. It pours up cloudy and amber in color with golden highlights. There’s a lot of off-white head that quickly disappears. No lacing, as one might expect with this low of an ABV. The nose is light with mostly citrus-like hops and some malt. The taste leads with light hops like the aroma and finishes with an undeniable but not over the top hop bitterness. The mouthfeel is on the watery side. Overall, considering the ABV, I feel they did pretty well with this one and would never turn one down. You decide.
PAUL BRAGIN - 4
A thick white head rests on top of a strawcolored India Pale Ale. The familiar smells of pine and citrus from the hops reach the nose before attempting to inhale the aroma of the beer. The flavors seem subdued at first, but the hops return forcefully during the long finish. Hop lovers will want to try this. The lower alcohol content makes it a great summer beer. Pair it with spicy food.
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 3.5
This is a hazy straw-colored beer. I'm not really taken by it. Yes, it's an IPA but it has a funky finish to it that I don't care for. This beer just reminds me that you can blast a beer with a bunch of hops and bottle it and be done. I just don't think it has any real character to it.
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NEWS4U MAY 2017 | WINE REVIEWS
WINE OVERVIEW
Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio A light, slightly fruity wine that works well when it's hot outside.
Napa Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Reasonably priced for a Napa Valley wine and a great value for the flavor.
Alias California Pinot Noir It’s inexpensive and delivers a lot of flavor for a low price.
Motto Unabashed Zinfandel If you are grilling out, this is the wine for those BBQ ribs!
San Giulio Moscato It's sweet and fruity, but not too much definitely a crowd pleaser!
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WALTER THE WINE GUY With summer approaching, it’s time to think “Patio Pounder” wines
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hings are heating up and I have a few wines to have ready for that ice bucket! As many of you that read this column know, my favorite summer wine is any Rosé. So, I would like to tell you that we are having a Rosé sale in all of our Liquor Locker stores! If you buy three bottles, you get 10% off! So, stock up and be prepared for summer! Another suggestion for those who want a wine to sit on the patio and sip cold is Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio. It’s a light, slightly fruity wine that works well when it's hot outside and you need a COLD drink. This wine works well with light foods and cheeses, but it's also a very good thirst quencher! Another suggestion for the hot weather is Napa Cellars Sauvignon Blanc. It's reasonably priced for a Napa Valley wine and a great value for the flavor it delivers. This wine is bright and crisp, and plays well with food. I love its wonderful citrus notes, without the aggressive “grapefruit” notes that some Sauvignon Blancs have. For the “Red Wine Drinker” that refuses to drink white wine, try a slightly chilled Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir is a grape that normally is low in tannins, that drying
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you feel on your tongue when drinking red wines, so it can beat back that thirst. My suggestion for this would be almost any Pinot Noir from California. These usually have a more fruit forward flavor profile. If you want to try one, I recommend Alias California Pinot Noir. It’s inexpensive and delivers a lot of flavor for a low price. If you are grilling out, I suggest Motto Unabashed Zinfandel. This is the wine for those BBQ ribs! It’s nice rich flavor works with the sweet, spicy BBQ we usually eat in the summer months. It's low in tannins and has a deep spicy fruitiness that just works with BBQ. My last suggestion is for the person who likes a little sweetness with their wine. My favorite is San Giulio Moscato. It's sweet and fruity, but not too much definitely a crowd pleaser! Get this cold and enjoy it. Its slight fizz will be great in the heat of summer. That's all I have for this month. I hope your yard doesn’t work you too hard and hold up a glass of wine for me! Until next month, Walt
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