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FEATURES
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
6 Star Trek: Wrath of Khan at the Victory An Interview with William Shatner
58 Community & Family 62 VHS Spotlight 63 Pet Food Center 64 Tri-State Pet Pics 66 Elaina Explores 76 Mug Shots
10 Guns & Hoses XII at the Ford Center Annual Charity Boxing Match Returns! 14 March Concert & Comedy Show Round-up A Look at this Month's Marquis Events 18 News 4U Best of the Tri-State 2019 The Businesses that Make Our Community Great 60 Student Loan Debt Relief New Contest Offers Opportunity to Pay Down College Debt
COUPONS 27 Save Big!
CUISINE & DINING 24 What's Cookin': Western Ribeye 26 In the Kitchen with Chef Amanda 28 Baking with Creative Confections
OPINION 68 The Write Stuff 69 Maybe I'm Just Getting Old
POLITICS 69 Tri-State Politics
PREVIEWS & REVIEWS 70 71 72 74
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A QUICK NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
I
n all of my years at News 4U - almost six and a half, to be
And not to get ahead of ourselves, but April is looking darn
exact - I've never seen so many marquis events packed
good, too. One of the most anticipated events is the recently
into one month. I kid you not, it's bordering on the ridiculous.
announced Star Trek: Wrath of Khan screening and Q&A with
With no less than 15 major concerts and comedy shows
William Shatner at the Victory on April 3. As I type this, tri-state
converging on the tri-state in MARCH, that works out to a
sci-fi fans are busy setting their phasers to fun - as the show
heck of a lot of entertainment over the course of 31 days.
tagline goes. To help get everyone even more primed for
Not sure which event or events to attend? Then go straight
said fun, we're pleased to present an interview with Captain
to our Concert & Comedy Show Roundup inside to help you
Kirk himself. Many thanks to William Shatner for sharing some
decide. In truth, you may just end up tossing a coin, because
time with us. Finally, be sure to check out our annual Best of
with so much star power headed this way - i.e., Blake Shelton,
the Tri-State feature which shines a light on many of the area's
John Mellencamp, Steve Martin/Martin Short, Clint Black, Ron
top-notch bars, restaurants and more!
White and more - it's going to be very difficult to choose.
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WILLIAM SHATNER presents A LIVE SCREENING OF STAR TREK: THE WRATH OF KHAN V I CTORY TH EATRE | A P RI L 3RD
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Captain Kirk talks Grand Ole Opry debut, Ricardo Montalbรกn, hanging with Henry Rollins and more On the heels of his 88th birthday, William Shatner is as busy as
Oh, it was great fun. You know, I have friends who are country
ever, making actors half his age appear lazy and unmotivated.
music artists and I've appreciated country music for the longest
The legendary Hollywood star released a new country album
time. It kind of suits what I do because you can understand the
back in August of 2018 and just recently wrapped a guest ap-
lyrics in it and the melody is clear as well. So, I was very comfort-
pearance on the final season of the Big Bang Theory. He also
able when I was doing the album - it matches. Several of the
made his Grand Ole Opry debut on February 15, surrounded by
songs on the album were written for me - were you to hear them
a who's who of Nashville performers - all eager to support this
you would realize very quickly which ones. So, "Why Not Me"
ageless performer.
the song is about how everybody says they want to do good things but then they'll just...as the one of the lines says, don't just
Of course, Shatner will always be most beloved for his role as
say, but do. So, it's a good song, a melodic song - a good song
Captain Kirk in the original Star Trek television series and subse-
to perform. So, I knew I had a good thing coming in and I was
quent run of films, beginning with Star Trek: The Motion Picture
excited to be at the Grand Ole Opry. I'm on stage a lot, in front
in 1979. Though the first attempt to bring the TV show to the
of people a lot and perform a lot, so stage fright...if you know
big screen fell short of expectations, the follow-up, 1982's Wrath
your words and you know what you're doing, it's not really there.
of Khan, remains a fan favorite thanks to its engaging dialogue,
But what is there is an excitement - a hope that the audience will
tense pacing and an unforgettable performance by Ricardo
like what I do. That's what I felt mostly. It was a sold out audience
Montalbรกn as the evil genius, Khan Noonien Singh.
that evening and the Gatlin Brothers were up there and other performers. And I was the headliner - I was the last number on.
Shatner will present a live screening of Khan and Q&A at the Victory on April 3. He kindly spoke with News 4U ahead of the
As you should be.
much-anticipated event.
[Laughs] Yeah, as well I should be. And it was terrific.
Before we jump into Star Trek, can you talk about your recent Grand Ole Opry debut in support of
Steven Spielberg was recently in the news, lamenting the loss of the "theatrical experience" in the era of streaming movies on computers and phones.
Why Not Me, your new country album?
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Is that part of the reason why you're touring Khan on the big screen?
You know, that's an interesting question. I never thought of it quite that way. But, yes it is. The movie is played on a big screen - we've got the big sound and I come out on stage and interact with the audience for an hour or more. We have great fun and people laugh; there are questions and answers - the ball is batted back and forth between the audience and me. It's a really intimate, theatrical experience. Not only is the movie shown on a big screen when people have mostly only seen it on television, but there's me - a real human being - in front of them. Which comes as a shock to a lot of people.
I hope people are prepared for that - they might not know what to do.
Well, we supply oxygen.
The character of Khan - played brilliantly by Ricardo Montalbรกn - is such an integral part of why the film has remained a fan favorite. What are your memories of working with Ricardo?
Here he was playing this incredible role and by that time, he couldn't walk. I had a history with him - I'd seen him on Broadway; I admired him, saw him in movies - met him during the series. He rode horses, he danced - he was quite an athlete. And then I watched him gradually disintegrate; I believe it was his spine. He went from crutches to a wheelchair. So, I watched this man - this great guy - physically get worse, but we had a really cool friendship.
Speaking of cool friendships...you have a close bond with punk rock icon Henry Rollins who is a notorious loner - apart from his lifelong connection with Fugazi's Ian MacKaye.
Absolutely, he wanders the world alone. And he turns up at my house every so often and we hug - and he doesn't like to be touched [laughs]; it's the darndest thing. Yeah, it's a strange relationship, but I love him. I met him when we were working on some music together years ago; I found him interesting and said, 'Come over to my house for Monday Night Football,' and he did and...[laughs] I introduced him to Rush Limbaugh who I had interviewed earlier that day and had asked to come over. So, Rush Limbaugh met Henry Rollins - it was a sight. For tickets and more info, visit victorytheatre.com. The Victory is located at 600 Main St. in downtown Evansville.
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GUNS & HOSES X11 Punches in bunches: 12th annual charity boxing match promises nothing but uppercuts F OR D CEN TER | A P RI L 13
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After last year's near sell-out rubber match between area first responders - a true slugfest that drew 9500 people to the Ford Center and saw the Guns edge out the Hoses 8-7 - there's no telling just how crazy the 12th annual event will get on April 13. Or just how much money will be raised to improve the lives of children and people with disabilities in our community. That's been the focus of Guns & Hoses from day one; in fact, the event was created to help EPD Sgt. Patrick Phernetton's daughter "Mickey" who suffers from Prader-Willi syndrome, a genetic disorder that slows development and causes constant hunger. $1,320,000 later, this wildly popular charity boxing match has benefited 70+ organizations, including Autism Walk, Evansville ARC, Joshua Academy, SMILE on Down Syndrome, Wish Upon A Star and so many more. If you've never been to Guns & Hoses, get ready for a spectacle of epic proportions. The atmosphere is nothing short of a rock concert with lights, music and pyrotechnics not to mention nearly 10,000 people screaming for their preferred side. For the boxers, it's like walking into the lion's den. And no one knows that feeling quite like the EFD's Rob "Butterbean" Ralph, a self-admitted "glutton for punishment" who has competed in all 11 events to date. He's scheduled to battle Ryan Conaway of the Posey County EMS in one of the night's most anticipated match-ups. We dared to put them in a room together to discuss their much-hyped bout and more.
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Last year's rubber match to break the 5-5 tie was pretty intense. RALPH (HOSES): The 5-5 thing was pretty big because it goes to show you how even it is - how much the Guns train and how much
the Hoses put in. For the Guns to win [last year] was a big thing because they had never had the belt back-to-back before until they won the 10th contest in 2017. But then they went ahead and took it a step further and decided to win three in a row. CONAWAY (GUNS): I was actually going to mention that. I was
worried because we had a lot of new guys last year. We didn't have very many veteran fighters coming into the match. The Hoses did but our guys showed up and put everything into it. But that's what every fighter does every year. They train, they sweat and when it comes to fight night, they leave it all out there in the ring.
What are some of the signature matchups this year? CONAWAY: What's great is that we've got more females coming
out to fight again. Shelley Wallace is back - she's now a Vanderburgh County Sheriff - going up against Rachel Gentry. And then we've got two titan matches with myself vs. "Butterbean" and then Sam "Steel Hammer" Smith going up against Chad Emsweller. It's going to be like two big matches of Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots. We're not going to move from the center of the ring until someone's head pops off. Nothing but uppercuts. RALPH: And Daniel Hopper's coming back - he's getting a payback fight against someone he's lost to in the past. And other than
that, we have mostly new guys and gals. Which is good, because I'm getting a little older and we need some fresh blood.
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And yet you've somehow stayed beautiful all these years despite taking punch after punch. RALPH: [Points to head] It's like a rock. CONAWAY: Aging cream.
Ryan, you won your first Guns & Hoses bout in four tries last year. Rob, you're 7-4 to date. What can we expect from this "titan" matchup? RALPH: As long as he's got blue headgear on that's all that
matters. I'm easily confused and as long as he's got blue headgear on, I'll know who to hit. CONAWAY: All right, so that means I'm coming out into the ring with red on.
RALPH: Then the Hoses take the "W" either way! CONAWAY: No, no - that's the only thing that will be red. If it's just the headgear that throws you off, that's cool. We can make this work.
Win or lose, Rob, what keeps you coming back to compete every year? RALPH: Hands down, the reason for doing this is "Mickey"
Phernetton - who was the original cause for the creation of Guns & Hoses. Here's a girl that deals with her disease every single day but always has a smile on her face and then on top of that, she's competitive as hell and comes back from the Special Olympics with three gold medals after having surgery and getting rods in her back. I say, who can't be inspired by that? She's an awesome young lady now. She was nine when we first started the charity. I'll gladly get punched in the face to help someone like her. *Be sure to come out to KC's Time Out Lounge on April 5 @ 6:30 p.m. for the Guns & Hoses weigh-in. A fun time with G&H merchandise and more!
For tickets and more info, visit fordcenter.com or 911giveshopesportngin.com. The Ford Center is located at 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd. in downtown Evansville.
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For anyone who has ever complained about the lack of things to do in the tri-state, it's time to admit defeat. Seriously, you have no argu-
ment. Most months around here are busy
enough but March 2019 is absolutely packed
to the gills with events featuring some of the biggest stars in comedy and music. Hard to imagine that our neck of the woods has ever
MARCH
seen such an impressive range of talent in a
CONCERT & COMEDY SHOW ROUNDUP
T H E T R I-STATE PL AYS HOS T T O S OME OF T H E EN TERTAINME NT WORLD' S B I G G E ST STAR S TH IS MONT H
31 day period.
To help you keep track of all the entertainment on tap in March, we've compiled a list
of this month's many highlights. Check it out and then make plans to attend as many con-
certs and comedy shows as your schedule or pocketbook - will allow.
THE DEPLORABLES TOUR O L D N AT I O N A L E V E N T S P L A Z A / M A R C H 1 Comedians Steve McGrew, Michael Lofton and Terrence Williams - along with YouTube sensation The Deplorables Choir - are out to prove that they have the right stuff, so to speak. This conservative-minded comedy show promises no Trump-bashing but plenty of poking fun at the left and politics in general.
BLAKE SHELTON FORD CENTER / MARCH 2 Country music star Blake Shelton has truly hit the heights in recent years thanks in part to his long-running gig as a judge on NBC's The Voice and critically-acclaimed albums like 2017's Texoma Shore. Back for another sure sell-out at the Ford Center, he'll sing the hits and work up the crowd with his undeniable charisma and goodnatured humor.
STEVE MARTIN & MARTIN SHORT O L D N AT I O N A L E V E N T S P L A Z A / M A R C H 8 Two comedy legends on one stage. Steve Martin and Martin Short share a life-long friendship and passion for making each other laugh - or making fun of each other, more accurately. It all translates to comedy gold when they get together so don't miss this rare opportunity to see two of the most influential funnymen of our time.
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HAIRBALL V I C TO R Y T H E AT R E / M A R C H 9 Back by popular demand, the bombastic arena rock tribute act known as Hairball returns to kick out the (mostly) 80's jams, from AC/DC to Van Halen and every stadium band in between, complete with pyrotechnics and state of the art stage production. As an added bonus, a tri-state band will open the show.
JOHN MELLENCAMP O L D N AT I O N A L E V E N T S P L A Z A / M A R C H 1 0 An Indiana kind of guy through and through, John Mellencamp returns to the Old National Events Plaza in support of 2018's Other People's Stuff, the acclaimed songwriter's 24th album. Expect a few new tunes along with plenty of JM classics like "Small Town," "Jack & Diane" and "Pink Houses."
CASTING CROWNS FORD CENTER / MARCH 14 Christian music's biggest band returns to the tri-state in support of 2018's Only Jesus. Casting Crowns' 12th album features the top 10 title track and "Nobody (feat. Matthew West)" - both of which you'll hear along with nearly 20 years of hits from the Dove and Grammy award-winning act.
CLINT BLACK O L D N AT I O N A L E V E N T S P L A Z A / M A R C H 1 5 Country star Clint Black is "Still...Killin' Time" in celebration of his studio debut, released some 30 years ago. Known for his signature black hat, the Texas-born crooner has charted over 20 number one singles and exceeded sales of 20 million albums. Come out and enjoy this truly special anniversary show.
AARON LEWIS OWENSBORO CONVENTION CENTER / MARCH 15 Staind frontman Aaron Lewis raised more than a few eyebrows when he released the Town Line EP back in 2011. However, his unexpected country music detour has since become a full-fledged solo career thanks to The Road and Sinner, two raw and gritty full-lengths that bring to mind a present day Merle Haggard.
JOHN CRIST O L D N AT I O N A L E V E N T S P L A Z A / M A R C H 1 7 One of comedy's rising stars, Crist has racked up more than 1 billion video views and shared the stage with the likes of Dave Chappelle, Jeff Foxworthy, Seth Meyers, Larry the Cable Guy, Trevor Noah, Dana Carvey and many more. His fall 2018 "Human Being" Tour sold out across the country so don't wait to get your ticket!
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BREAKING BENJAMIN FORD CENTER / MARCH 18 Formed 20 years ago, Breaking Benjamin has gone on to become one of the most successful rock bands on the planet thanks to huge hits like "Blow Me Away," "I Will Not Bow" and "The Diary of Jane." 2018's Ember proved there's plenty left in the tank and BB's live shows continue to shake the foundations of venues across the country.
RON WHITE V I C TO R Y T H E AT R E / M A R C H 2 1 The scotch-drinking, politically-incorrect comic returns to the Victory to skewer more culturally-sensitive topics and remind everyone that "you can't fix stupid." A former member of the hugely successful "Blue Collar Comedy" troupe, White continues to sell out theaters well into his fourth decade.
RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES O L D N AT I O N A L E V E N T S P L A Z A / M A R C H 2 3 Meticulously recreating every detail of the Beatles experience, RAIN has been delighting fans of those legendary Liverpool lads for many years with a Broadway-style production that spans the history of the band, including post-Revolver songs never performed live By John, Paul, George and Ringo.
BLACKBERRY SMOKE V I C TO R Y T H E AT R E / M A R C H 2 6 Touring acoustic for the first time in support of The Southern Ground Sessions, a companion EP to 2018's full-length Find a Light, Southern rockers Blackberry Smoke have no intention of sacrificing the band's formidable power in the process - they're simply dialing down the distortion. Expect plenty of intensity from this career-spanning set.
HOME FREE V I C TO R Y T H E AT R E / M A R C H 2 8 A five-man a cappella group from Minnesota, Home Free won the fourth season of NBC's The Sing Off and quickly built a big following from the show. Post-competition, they've released five top 15 country albums, including 2017's Timeless, a top three hit which saw the band touring outside of the US for the first time.
GARY ALLAN O L D N AT I O N A L E V E N T S P L A Z A / M A R C H 2 9 They don't make them quite like Gary Allan anymore. For over 20 years, the charismatic California native has walked the fine line between country outlaw and chart topper, reeling off a string of hits along the way, including "Man to Man," "Tough Little Boys," "Nothing On But the Radio" and "Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)."
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1975.
Started by Harold Nix,
crisp and warm, quite the anomaly for fries as thick cut as these.
I moved onto the main event - the Ribs. Added in 1995 (along with the corresponding name change), they were a product of
his sons (Dan and David)
nearly a year of experimentation. Smoked onsite and dry rubbed
joined him in 1985 and
with a family secret recipe, their efforts certainly weren’t in vain
have been successfully
- these loinback ribs have a flavor unlike any I’ve encountered.
steering the ship ever since. Renowned for their incredible steaks and ribs and their famously expansive salad bar, I was eager to try some nontitular dishes as well.
The first plate was their Balsamic Salmon. Herbs mingle with
I’d be lying if I said I didn’t purposely save the Ribeye and
Lobster Tail for last. Seasoned with yet another family secret
recipe (which is also used on their porkchops and prime rib), it’s everything a steak should be: Tender, juicy, and seasoned in such a way that no A1 should ever be needed. Similarly, while I dipped my first few bites of lobster tail in the melted butter, I soon realized that I didn’t need it - the flavor was already near-
the balsamic sauce and permeate the fish in a perfect pairing -
perfection. By this point in my tastings, I shouldn’t have expected
resulting in the most tender and juicy piece of salmon I’ve ever
any less.
had, a testament to the level of perfection the Nix brothers hold
themselves to. With Lent fast approaching, be sure to keep this
Of course, I’d be remiss if I didn’t also tout their aforementioned
dish in mind!
salad bar. While I was far too full to try it this time, I have in past
visits, so I can personally attest that it deserves all the attention
Next up was their Blues Bacon Burger, a half-pound patty
it garners.
adorned with crumbled bleu cheese and bacon. Now, I’ve had
a lot of really good burgers, but this is easily in my top five (if
The folks at Western Ribeye & Ribs do a lot of things, and they
not the top one). But almost as impressive were the fries. David
do them all with aplomb. Whether it’s a quick burger for lunch, or
really built them up before I tried them, but they lived up to the
a quiet dinner without the chaos of the chain steakhouses, it’s a
hype. Even after sitting through the photoshoot, they were still
great local place for a great local meal. - Jonathan Gluff
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IN THE KITCHEN
with Chef Amanda Hancock SHEPHERD'S PIE
Shepherd's pie is a comfort food that's easy to make, loved by everyone and perfect for St. Patrick's Day. While it’s traditionally made with lamb, it's equally as delicious with beef - which makes
INGREDIENTS • • • • • •
it a cottage pie. Best of all, this dish can be made ahead to ease your stress in the kitchen.
•
1 ½ TBS olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 carrot, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 1 rib celery, finely chopped ¾ each dried thyme and rosemary (or 2 sprigs fresh thyme and
one sprig of rosemary)
1.5 pound of ground lamb or beef ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ tomato paste 2 cups unsalted beef broth 1 beef bouillon cube crumbled
Chef Amanda Hancock's website:
• • • •
And in her book:
DIRECTIONS
Find more recipes on
www.chefamandahancock.com The Best is Yet to Come
1.
2. 3. 4.
5.
3.
4. 5. 6.
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1 TBS Worcestershire sauce 2 dried bay leaves Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup frozen peas
• • •
2.2 pounds potatoes 2/3 cups milk 2 TBS butter
• • •
2-3 TBS grated Parmesan 2 TBS butter Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
MASHED POTATOES
TOPPING
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for one minute. Then add carrots, peas, celery, thyme and rosemary. Cook for 3 minutes or until softened and sweet. Turn up the heat to high and add the lamb to cook, breaking it up as you go, until browned. Add the flour and mix and mix in. Add tomato paste, broth, (a little red wine or water if you prefer), bouillon, W sauce, and bay leaves. Stir well. Bring to a simmer, then turn down the heat so it is simmering rapidly. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reduces to a thick gravy consistency. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Cover, then refrigerate to cool for 1-2 hours or overnight.
ASSEMBLE 1. 2.
• • • •
Preheat oven to 350F. Cook potatoes in boiling water for 15 minutes or until soft. Drain then return to the pot turned off. Allow to steam dry for 30 seconds. Add butter and mash until melted, then add milk, salt and pepper. Mash until it’s soft and smooth (spreadable, but not sloppy), adjusting with milk if needed. Spread mash onto pie, using a fork to draw squiggles over the surface. Sprinkle with Parmesan, drizzle with butter. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until deep golden on top and bubbling on the edges. Stick a knife into the middle to ensure it is piping hot. Stand for 5 minutes before serving, garnished with fresh thyme leaves if desired.
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BAKING WITH
Creative Confections Boutique
There is more to March than just green beer and college basketball. It’s
as an art teacher knows no other way. She takes her time and puts a
that point in the year when we start thinking about upcoming birthdays,
monumental effort into her cakes. It's certainly not as easy as it looks…
weddings, or just everyday celebrations for no reason because, you
keep in mind, I'm still working on the damn coins!
know, life is short. A couple of hours later, we began the final step in the extensive coin I reached out to Leilani Deem, owner of Creative Confections Boutique
making process - the gold sugar topping. While I had no choice but to
in downtown Evansville, and challenged her to create a St. Patrick’s Day
take my sweet time - I’ve never claimed to have any cake-making talents
themed cake - one that would make everyone put down the booze and
- Leilani finished the rest of decorations. She sculpted the cauldron, the
pick up a fork! I asked if I could assist her during the decorating process,
leprechaun’s legs, his hat, and shamrock, making that fondant her bitch!
so that I could get the inside scoop on how much work actually goes into making cakes that are just as eye-catching as they are
But there was still one more task at hand. Of course, it was one
delicious. Of course, she obliged.
that Leilani wanted me to do. I could hear over there thinking, “Girl, you better start pulling your weight around here or
The night before, Leilani made a white chocolate,
else you’re not getting any of this cake.” All I had to do was
buttercream-filled vanilla cake for us to get into.
place each gold coin into the cauldron in such a way that
As soon as I arrived, she handed me some
appeared as though the coins were spilling out. Simple
white fondant and gold food coloring and
enough, right? Leilani handed me edible glue, which
told me that it would be my job to make
admittedly I had no clue existed but was absolutely
the dazzling gold coins, which were to be
impressed by, and I got down to the business at
part of our topper. Leilani taught me how
hand.
to mix the two together by kneading the fondant like dough. Let me just say,
“Everything on the cake should be edible,”
fondant is nothing like dough. It is tough
Leilani said.
material that some might even describe as indestructible. Leilani, of course, made this
Initially, the concept was to arrange the
part look effortless.
leprechaun legs as if they were coming out of the pot of gold. However, Leilani’s husband, Brian, had the
It took a lot of upper body strength to knead the fondant. "It’s not too
hilarious idea of making the pot of gold look like it had crushed the
late to start that gym membership,” I thought to myself, rolling the
leprechaun. Perhaps it was due to the frustration still lingering from my
fondant out flat on the table before cutting out close to a million small
inability to work with fondant, but we decided it would be more fun to
circles. Actually, it was more like 30 of them; but after about an hour
crush the poor fella. So, Leilani broke a leaf off the shamrock to give it an
of creating candy coins with absolutely no experience, who's counting?
unfortunate twist. The luck of the Irish, my ass!
Leilani is a real pastry pro -knocking out her decorating tasks left and right. It was extremely impressive to watch and, if I'm being honest, a
Tons of creativity went into this adorable and delicious cake. Once we
little intimidating.
finished, I was extremely proud of our work. Obviously, I only put a small amount of work into it compared to Leilani, but hey, I'm new to this.
Once I finished cutting out the circles, Leilani whipped out a bottle of
Check in with me again this time next year. I will fondant you under the
vodka. “I didn’t know it was that type of party,” I said. Come to find out, it
table.
wasn’t. She poured a cap-sized amount into a bowl and began mixing it
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with mesmerizing metallic gold powder, creating a mixture to be applied
If you’re in need of a tasty, glamorous, locally made cake, reach out to
to the coins. From there, my job was to paint each circle so that we could
Creative Confections Boutique on Facebook. If you liked my gold coins,
create the most realistic coins possible for the cake.
you can reach out to me instead.
Leilani is a stickler for detail. Someone who spent 20 years working
Irish you all a Happy St. Patrick’s Day! - Elaina Adams
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Newburgh American Legion Post
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5:30 PM
Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ Chidi
#44 -- Saint Style Karaoke [open
Tropicana Evansville (421) --
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
to the public]
Sports on TV @ 421!
5: Dog Town Three
Saints & Angels
8:00 PM
9:00 PM
6:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Mardi
Tropicana Evansville (421) -- Nu
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
Franklin Street -- Mardi Gras Pub
Gras Spectacular: Fat Pockets
Corp Band
9:30 PM
Crawl
11:30 PM
9:00 PM
Someplace Else Nightclub --
Tropicana Evansville
Someplace Else Nightclub --
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Open Stage w/ Virgil & Briana
Back J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ &
MONDAY, MARCH 4
7:00 PM
SATURDAY, MARCH 2
Karaoke
7:00 PM
Carson's Brewery -- Tony
2:00 PM
KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke
Carson's Brewery -- Trivia w/
Henning
Bokeh Lounge -- Live Trivia
& DJ
Matt Meth
7:15 PM
5:00 PM
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/
Tropicana Evansville (421) --
Ford Center -- Evansville
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill
Sparky
Sports on TV @ 421!
Thunderbolts Hockey
-- Blake Shelton Pre-party w/
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Beat
9:00 PM
7:30 PM
Haywire
Daddys
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Open Mic
Old National Events Plaza --
5:30 PM
10:00 PM
The Deplorables Tour feat.
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After
Bokeh Lounge -- Bombshell: The
TUESDAY, MARCH 5
Comedians Steve McGrew,
5: Honey Roy & The Mardi Gras
Rock Show!
6:00 PM
Michael Loftus & Terrence
Misfits
Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ Chidi
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill --
Williams
6:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
Evansville Thunderbolts Coaches
8:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- The Great
Tragikly White
Show
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill --
Affairs
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Mardi
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- FAT
American Way
Franklin Street -- Mardi Gras Pub
Gras Spectacular: Fat Pockets
TUESDAY: The Beat Daddys
Tropicana Evansville (421) -- Nu
Crawl
11:30 PM
Tropicana Evansville
Corp Band
Tropicana Evansville
Someplace Else Nightclub
(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt
9:00 PM
(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt
-- Mardi Gras Bash w/ Jasmine
Clark
Bokeh Lounge -- Afro Man w/
Clark
Starr, Alejandra Leblanc Leight,
7:00 PM
Factor Primo
Victory Theatre -- Vienna Boys
Lexxus Chablis & Veronica
Franklin Street Tavern -- Fact
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- DJ &
Choir
Cruise
Trivia
Karaoke
6:30 PM
J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ &
Franklin Street Tavern -- Thomas
SUNDAY, MARCH 3
Post #44 -- Mardi Gras w/ 2 Miles
Karaoke
Gabriel [Johnny Cash's
2:30 PM
Back [open to the public]
KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke
grandson]
Bokeh Lounge -- Sunday Jazz:
Tropicana Evansville (421) --
& DJ
7:00 PM
Monika Hertzing
Sports on TV @ 421!
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/
Carson's Brewery -- Corduroy
6:30 PM
7:30 PM
Sparky
Orbison
Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Po Dunk
Ford Center -- Blake Shelton wsg
7:00 PM
All Keyed Up
Willies
Lauren Alaina & more
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
8:00 PM
Green
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Women's 2019 Basketball
6:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Live Trivia
Celebration w/ Morgan Donahue
Championships
Tropicana Evansville
Ford Center -- OVC Men's &
9:00 PM
6:00 PM
(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The
Women's 2019 Basketball
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
Bokeh Lounge -- Boscoe France
Honey Vines
Championships
College Night / Karaoke & DJ
Tropicana Evansville
7:00 PM
5:30 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob
Carson's Brewery -- Kyle Paisley
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Music
Green
Ford Center -- OVC Men's &
Makes A Difference: Kenna
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6
6:30 PM
Women's 2019 Basketball
Elpers, Freddie Bourne, Paul
KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool
Ford Center -- OVC Men's &
Championships
Weimier, Cynthia Murray, Zaedo,
1:00 PM
Women's 2019 Basketball
8:00 PM
Big Ninja Delight w/ K. Setz,
Ford Center -- OVC Men's &
Championships
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill --
LAYLOW
Women's 2019 Basketball
7:00 PM
Knight Jumps Queen
6:00 PM
Championships
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
Old National Events Plaza --
Tropicana Evansville
6:00 PM
Texas Hold 'Em
Steve Martin & Martin Short
(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob
Bokeh Lounge -- Nick Hamilton
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill --
Tropicana Evansville (421)
Green
Carson's Brewery -- Brewery
Smarty Pints Trivia
-- TreZZ HombreZZ - ZZ Top
6:30 PM
Bingo (free to play, lots of great
Tropicana Evansville (421) --
Tribute
Franklin Street Tavern -- Bar Golf
prizes)
Sports on TV @ 421!
9:00 PM
& Jam w/ music by Ryan Schultz
Tropicana Evansville
8:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh)
Bokeh Lounge -- Deja Vu
7:00 PM
(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The
-- Live Jams
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- DJ &
Carson's Brewery -- Luke
Honey Vines
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke
Karaoke
Coatney
7:00 PM
8:30 PM
J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ &
Newburgh American Legion Post
KC's Corner Pocket -- Texas Hold
Someplace Else Nightclub --
Karaoke
#44 -- Studio Road Show [open
'Em
Comedy Open Mic
KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke
to the public]
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
9:00 PM
& DJ
8:00 PM
-- Cornhole (w/ cash prizes -
KC's Corner Pocket -- College
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill --
register @ 6:30pm)
Night / Karaoke & DJ
Sparky
Blue Collar
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill --
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Elliott
Tropicana Evansville (421)
Bar Bingo
Karaoke & DJ
Sublett
-- TreZZ HombreZZ - ZZ Top
Tropicana Evansville (421) --
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
10:00 PM
Tribute
Sports on TV @ 421!
9:30 PM
Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ Chidi
Victory Theatre -- Hairball
8:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic w/
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
presented by My105.3 WJLT &
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke
On Tap Project
Sean Stemaly
103 GBF
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Evvolve
9:00 PM
Someplace Else Nightclub -Karaoke
FRIDAY, MARCH 8
Presents: 3lectro Angel wsg DJ
Bokeh Lounge -- DJs vs Rappers
9:00 PM
1:00 PM
Meadows
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Retro
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
Ford Center -- OVC Men's &
11:30 PM
Shock
Karaoke & DJ
Women's 2019 Basketball
Someplace Else Nightclub --
J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ &
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
Championships
Amaya Sexton & Londyn Starz
Karaoke
5:30 PM
KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke
THURSDAY, MARCH 7
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After
& DJ
1:00 PM
5: The Next Step (formally MAD
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/
Ford Center -- OVC Men's &
Women)
2:00 PM
Sparky
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Sports on TV @ 421!
10:00 PM
9:00 PM
Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ Chidi
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KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Bombshell: The Rock Show!
TUESDAY, MARCH 12
11:30 PM
6:00 PM
Someplace Else Nightclub
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill
-- Selma's Bday Bash & Amaya
-- Evansville Thunderbolts
Sexton
Coaches Show Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Netflix &
SUNDAY, MARCH 10
Chill
2:30 PM
Tropicana Evansville
Bokeh Lounge -- Sunday Jazz:
(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt
Need / Moore / Green
Clark
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill
Franklin Street Tavern -- Fact
-- John Mellencamp Pre-party w/
Trivia
Soul & Strings II
Tropicana Evansville (421) --
Lamasco Bar & Grill --
Sports on TV @ 421!
Songhouse: Paul Weimier
9:00 PM
6:30 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke
College Night / Karaoke & DJ
7:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Cornhole / Karaoke & DJ
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13
Tropicana Evansville (421) --
KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool
Sports on TV @ 421!
6:00 PM
Victory Theatre -- Cirque Dream
Bokeh Lounge -- Nick Hamilton
Journey
Carson's Brewery -- Brewery
8:00 PM
Bingo (free to play, lots of great
Old National Events Plaza --
prizes)
John Mellencamp
Tropicana Evansville
9:00 PM
(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
Honey Vines
9:30 PM
7:00 PM
Someplace Else Nightclub --
KC's Corner Pocket -- Texas
Social Drag Sunday!
Hold 'Em KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
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-- Cornhole (w/ cash prizes -
7:00 PM
register @ 6:30pm)
Carson's Brewery -- Trivia w/
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill
Matt Meth
-- Bar Bingo
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Tropicana Evansville (421) --
Ford Center -- Casting Crowns
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
Old National Events Plaza --
Sports on TV @ 421!
"Only Jesus" Tour
9:30 PM
Clint Black "Still...Killin' Time"
8:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic w/
30th Anniversary Tour
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke
-- Texas Hold 'Em
On Tap Project
8:00 PM
Someplace Else Nightclub --
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill
Karaoke
-- Smarty Pints Trivia
FRIDAY, MARCH 15
-- Sherwood Story
9:00 PM
Tropicana Evansville (421) --
5:30 PM
Owensboro Convention Center
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
Sports on TV @ 421!
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After
-- Aaron Lewis "Sinner Tour"
-- Karaoke & DJ
8:00 PM
5: Fabulous Rodenberg Boys
Tropicana Evansville (421) --
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live
6:00 PM
Yachtley Crue
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill
Jams
Tropicana Evansville
9:00 PM
THURSDAY, MARCH 14
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke
(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt
Bokeh Lounge -- K. Setz
6:00 PM
8:30 PM
Clark
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- DJ &
Bokeh Lounge -- Boscoe France
Someplace Else Nightclub --
7:00 PM
Karaoke
Franklin Street Tavern -- Brett
Comedy Open Mic
Carson's Brewery -- Monte
J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ &
O'Daniel
9:00 PM
Skelton
Karaoke
Tropicana Evansville
KC's Corner Pocket -- College
7:15 PM
KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke
(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob
Night / Karaoke & DJ
Ford Center -- Evansville
& DJ
Green
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
Thunderbolts Hockey
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/
7:00 PM
-- Karaoke & DJ
7:30 PM
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Patrick's Day Party w/ Bag Pipes
10:00 PM
& Drums
Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ
Owensboro Convention Center
Chidi
-- 3rd Annual Shamrock Bash w/
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
the Louisville Crashers (doors
-- Rick Monroe
open @ 6pm)
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Evvolve
Tropicana Evansville (421) --
Presents: Subterranean
Yachtley Crue
Takeover
9:00 PM
11:30 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- The Brothers
Someplace Else Nightclub --
Footman
Patience Eau Claire
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- St. Patty's Day Bash w/ GTP, green
SATURDAY, MARCH 16
beer, food, giveaways & more
2:00 PM
J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ &
Bokeh Lounge -- Live Trivia
Karaoke
5:30 PM
KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After
& DJ
5:Logan Dyer and Friends
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/
6:00 PM
Sparky
Tropicana Evansville
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Akacia
(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob
10:00 PM
Green
Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ
6:30 PM
Chidi
Ford Center -- OVC Men's &
KC's Corner Pocket -- St. Patty's
Women's 2019 Basketball
Day Bash w/ Muddy Gutt
Championships
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
Franklin Street Tavern -- St.
-- St. Patty's Day Bash w/ Radio
Patrick's Day Bash w/ Sherwood
Tokyo
Story
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Big Ninja
7:00 PM
Delight wsg Porch Kat
Carson's Brewery -- St. Patty's
O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Glastone
Day Party feat. Mike Mitchell,
11:30 PM
food, games & more
Someplace Else Nightclub --
Newburgh American Legion
Patience Eau Claire & Trinity St.
Post #44 -- Shivaree [open to
Moore
the public]
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Victory Theatre -- Music of the
SUNDAY, MARCH 17
Spheres
12:00 PM
8:00 PM
Tropicana Evansville
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill
(Conference Center) -- Chefs
-- The Pits
of Note International Cuisine
O'Brian's Sports Bar -- St.
Tasting Event
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2:30 PM
6:30 PM
Tropicana Evansville
prizes)
Bokeh Lounge -- Sunday Jazz:
Ford Center -- Breaking
(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt
Tropicana Evansville
Keith Farney Collective
Benjamin wsg Skillet, Underoath
Clark
(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The
6:30 PM
& Fight the Fury
7:00 PM
Honey Vines
Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke
7:00 PM
Franklin Street Tavern -- Fact
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Carson's Brewery -- Trivia w/
Trivia
KC's Corner Pocket -- Texas Hold
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
Matt Meth
Tropicana Evansville (421) --
'Em
Cornhole / Karaoke & DJ
Tropicana Evansville (421) --
Sports on TV @ 421!
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
Tropicana Evansville (421) --
Sports on TV @ 421!
9:00 PM
-- Cornhole (w/ cash prizes -
Sports on TV @ 421!
9:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
register @ 6:30pm)
7:30 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Open Mic
College Night / Karaoke & DJ
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill --
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
Bar Bingo
Old National Events Plaza -Comedian John Crist
TUESDAY, MARCH 19
9:00 PM
6:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20
Sports on TV @ 421!
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
Bokeh Lounge -- Poetry Night
KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool
8:00 PM
9:30 PM
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill --
6:00 PM
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke
Someplace Else Nightclub --
Evansville Thunderbolts Coaches
Bokeh Lounge -- Science w/ a
Someplace Else Nightclub --
Social Drag Sunday!
Show
Twist
Karaoke
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Netflix &
Carson's Brewery -- Brewery
9:00 PM
Chill
Bingo (free to play, lots of great
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
MONDAY, MARCH 18
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Karaoke & DJ
Ford Center -- Evansville
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
Thunderbolts Hockey 8:00 PM
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill --
6:00 PM
The Jimmies
Bokeh Lounge -- Boscoe France
Tropicana Evansville (421) --
Tropicana Evansville
Rock N Soul
(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob
9:00 PM
Green
Bokeh Lounge -- Jimmy
7:00 PM
DeTalente & The Electric Revival
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- DJ &
-- Texas Hold 'Em
Karaoke
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill --
J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ &
Smarty Pints Trivia
Karaoke
Tropicana Evansville (421) --
KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke
Sports on TV @ 421!
& DJ
8:00 PM
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live
Sparky
Jams
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Andy
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke
Brasher Band
Victory Theatre -- Ron White
10:00 PM
8:30 PM
Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ
Someplace Else Nightclub --
Chidi
Comedy Open Mic
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
9:00 PM
-- Raleigh Keegan
KC's Corner Pocket -- College
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Evvolve
Night / Karaoke & DJ
Presents: DJ K wsg Murdox
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
11:30 PM
-- Karaoke & DJ
Someplace Else Nightclub --
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
Veronika Electronika
9:30 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic w/
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
On Tap Project
2:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Live Trivia
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6:00 PM
5:30 PM
Tropicana Evansville -- It Takes
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After
A Village Canine Carnival Ball
5: 2 Miles Back
2019
6:00 PM
Tropicana Evansville
Tropicana Evansville
(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt
(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob
Clark
Green
6:30 PM
7:15 PM
Franklin Street Tavern -- Nick
Gregory
J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ &
Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill
7:00 PM
Karaoke
7:00 PM
-- Evansville Thunderbolts
Carson's Brewery -- Curt 'n Rod
KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
Coaches Show
Newburgh American Legion
& DJ
Cornhole / Karaoke & DJ
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Netflix &
Post #44 -- Hybrid (open to the
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/
Tropicana Evansville (421) --
Chill
public)
Sparky
Sports on TV @ 421!
Tropicana Evansville
7:15 PM
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Larry
9:00 PM
(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt
Ford Center -- Evansville
Grisham Band
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
Clark
Thunderbolts Hockey
10:00 PM
9:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ
Someplace Else Nightclub --
Franklin Street Tavern -- Fact
Old National Events Plaza --
Chidi
Social Drag Sunday!
Trivia
RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
8:00 PM
-- Boy Band Night
MONDAY, MARCH 25
Sports on TV @ 421!
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill --
11:30 PM
7:00 PM
Victory Theatre -- Blackberry
Cynthia Murray
Someplace Else Nightclub --
Carson's Brewery -- Trivia w/
Smoke "Break It Down" Tour
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- 97X
Veronika Electronika & Chelsey
Matt Meth
wsg Ida Mae
Battle of The Bands
Nicole Stephens
Tropicana Evansville (421) --
9:00 PM
Tropicana Evansville (421) --
Tropicana Evansville (421) --
Sports on TV @ 421!
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
Rock N Soul
SUNDAY, MARCH 24
9:00 PM
College Night / Karaoke & DJ
9:00 PM
2:30 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Open Mic
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
Bokeh Lounge -- Bumpus
Bokeh Lounge -- Sunday Jazz:
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- 5th
Tom Drury Quartet
TUESDAY, MARCH 26
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27
Degree Burn
6:30 PM
6:00 PM
KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool
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12:00 PM
-- Texas Hold 'Em
Ford Center -- NCAA Division II
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill --
Elite Eight
Smarty Pints Trivia
6:00 PM
Tropicana Evansville (421) --
Bokeh Lounge -- Nick Hamilton
Sports on TV @ 421!
Carson's Brewery -- Brewery
7:30 PM
Bingo (free to play, lots of great
Victory Theatre -- Home Free
prizes)
"Timeless" World Tour
Ford Center -- NCAA Division II
8:00 PM
Elite Eight
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live
Tropicana Evansville
Jams
(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke
Clark
8:30 PM
7:00 PM
Someplace Else Nightclub --
KC's Corner Pocket -- Texas
Comedy Open Mic
Hold 'Em
9:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
KC's Corner Pocket -- College
-- Cornhole (w/ cash prizes -
Night / Karaoke & DJ
register @ 6:30pm)
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill
-- Karaoke & DJ
-- Bar Bingo
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
Tropicana Evansville (421) -Sports on TV @ 421!
FRIDAY, MARCH 29
8:00 PM
5:30 PM
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After
Someplace Else Nightclub --
5: Fabulous Rodenberg Boys
Karaoke
6:00 PM
9:00 PM
Tropicana Evansville
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob
-- Karaoke & DJ
Green
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
7:00 PM Carson's Brewery -- Angel
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Rhodes
6:00 PM
7:30 PM
Ford Center -- NCAA Division II
Old National Events Plaza --
Elite Eight
Gary Allan
Tropicana Evansville
8:00 PM
(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill --
Green
Mudpit Poets
7:00 PM
Tropicana Evansville (421) --
Bokeh Lounge -- Comedy Night
Sushi Roll
w/ Rachael Goldman & OTP
9:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
Bokeh Lounge -- Morgan
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Donahue & The Left of Center
8:00 PM
Players
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill --
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- DJ &
Jimmy DeTalente & The Electric
Karaoke
Revival
J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ &
Tropicana Evansville (421) --
Karaoke
Sushi Roll
KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke
9:00 PM
& DJ
Bokeh Lounge -- Joclyn & Chris
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/
Arndt
Sparky
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- The
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Dirt Road &
Valcoes
Denim
J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ &
10:00 PM
Karaoke
Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ Chidi
KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
& DJ
-- Jay Taylor
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Evvolve
Sparky
Presents: HUMORME wsg Mr.
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Muddy Gutt
Wizvrd
10:00 PM
11:30 PM
Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ Chidi
Someplace Else Nightclub --
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
Vincent Debeaute
-- LDNL Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Fatbox
SATURDAY, MARCH 30
11:30 PM
2:00 PM
Someplace Else Nightclub --
Bokeh Lounge -- Live Trivia
Vincent Debeaute & Breanna
Ford Center -- NCAA Division II
Burns
Elite Eight 5:30 PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 31
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After
6:30 PM
5: Kenna Elpers
Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Tropicana Evansville
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt
Cornhole / Karaoke & DJ
Clark
Tropicana Evansville (421) --
7:00 PM
Sports on TV @ 421!
Carson's Brewery -- Jed
9:00 PM
Guillaume
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
Newburgh American Legion Post
9:30 PM
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Someplace Else Nightclub --
the public]
Social Drag Sunday!
Owensboro Convention Center -- Elvis & Country Legends
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MARCH ARTS & ACTIVITIES
Join the fun with all of these great music and art activities around the Tri-State. MAR 1-3: COLONY COLLAPSE
harmonies weave a spell that is captivating
Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN /
Set against the present-day plagues of meth
audiences from coast to coast. For tickets and
7pm
addiction, missing children, and a failing
more info, visit buskirkchumley.org.
ecology, this new play explores the complex
Buskirk-Chumley Theater: 114 E. Kirkwood
MAR 16: MUSIC OF THE SPHERES
dynamics of a highly dysfunctional family and
Ave., Bloomington, IN / 8pm
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, James Beckel’s “From the Earth
their attempts to unearth a second chance in a wounded America. Tickets are $18 for adults
MAR 9: ROBERT CRAY
to the Moon and Beyond” was especially
and $16 for seniors, students, and UE faculty/
Robert Cray has been bridging the lines
composed for this occasion. In an educational
staff. For more info, call 812-488-2031.
between blues, soul, and R&B for the past
collaboration, 150 members of the EPO and
Shanklin Theatre: S. Rotherwood Ave.,
four decades, with five Grammy wins, a Blues
the Evansville Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
Evansville, IN
Hall of Fame induction, an Americana Lifetime
join forces for a performance of Gustav Holst’s
achievement award, countless tours, and
serene work, “The Planets.” For tickets and
MAR 2: VIENNA BOYS CHOIR
more than 20 acclaimed albums. For tickets
more info, visit victorytheatre.com.
Today, the Vienna Boys Choir consists of
and more info, visit buskirkchumley.org.
Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN /
100 boys between the ages of 10 and 14,
Buskirk-Chumley Theater: 114 E. Kirkwood
7pm
from dozens of nations, divided into four
Ave., Bloomington, IN / 8pm
touring groups. Each group spends nine to
MAR 16: 3RD ANNUAL SHAMROCK
11 weeks of the school year on tour. Between
BASH WITH THE LOUISVILLE
them, the four choirs give 300 concerts and
CRASHERS
performances each year before almost half a
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the party
million people. For tickets and more info, visit
band, The Louisville Crashers. Concessions
victorytheatre.com.
and full bars will be available on site, and
Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN /
green beer will be on tap in honor of St.
6pm
Patrick’s Day. For tickets and more info, visit owensborocenter.com.
MAR 3: MILK CARTON KIDS
MAR 10: CIRQUE DREAM JOURNEY
Owensboro Convention Center: 501 W. 2nd
The twice Grammy-nominated harmony
With an array of the world's greatest acrobats,
St., Owensboro, KY / 8pm (doors open @ 6pm)
duo The Milk Carton Kids hits the BCT stage
contortionists and aerial artists, Cirque Dream
with music from their new album, All the
Journey has been entertaining fans around
MAR 16: RICHARD LIN PRESENTED
Things That I Did and All the Things That I
the world with a captivating family-friendly
BY UNDER THE BEAMS
Didn’t Do. With pure tones and moving voices,
production. This current tour is one of the
On September 16, 2018, Richard Lin was
they know how to capture the quiet dynamics
most amazing you will ever see. For tickets
announced as the gold medalist of the 10th
of every song as their guitars and gorgeous
and more info, visit victorytheatre.com.
Quadrennial International Violin Competition,
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one of the world’s biggest awards for violinists
evillecon.com.
who are launching careers that will take them
Holiday Inn Evansville Airport: 7101 Hwy 41,
to major stages across the globe. For tickets
Evansville, IN
and more info, visit underthebeams.org. Murphy Auditorium: 419 Tavern St., New
MAR 22-24 & 29-31: AND THEN
Harmony, IN / 7:30pm
THERE WERE NONE 10 strangers are summoned to a remote
MAR 19: LOS LONELY BOYS
island. All the guests have in common is
The story of how the Garza brothers - vocalist/
a wicked past they’re unwilling to reveal
guitarist Henry, bassist/vocalist Jojo, and
and a secret that will seal their fate, for
drummer/ vocalist Ringo - rode their bluesy
each has been marked for murder. One of
“Texican rock” sound from San Angelo,
Agatha Christie’s darkest tales, the Evansville
Texas, to worldwide fame is one of rock’s
Civic Theatre production’s growing sense
great Cinderella tales. But the story of how
of dread will keep you guessing to the
they’ve persevered in the face of subsequent
very end. For tickets and more info, visit
challenges is just as compelling. For tickets
evansvillecivictheatre.org.
and more info, visit buskirkchumley.org.
Evansville Civic Theatre: 717 N. Fulton Ave.,
Buskirk-Chumley Theater: 114 E. Kirkwood
Evansville, IN
Ave., Bloomington, IN / 8pm
MAR 25-31: THE WOLVES A 2017 Pulitzer Prize finalist, this play, written by Sarah DeLappe and directed by Bailey Brandvold, is a look into a soccer team and the rawness of girl power. Tickets are $11 for adults and $9 for seniors, students, and UE faculty/staff. For more info, call 812-488-2031. May Studio Theatre: S. Rotherwood Ave.,
MAR 21: THE UKULELE ORCHESTRA
Evansville, IN
OF GREAT BRITAIN The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain has
MAR 30: ELVIS & COUNTRY
become a global sensation and nothing
LEGENDS
short of a national treasure in the UK. On
Come out for this exciting live tribute show
an ongoing “hand-luggage only” world
with 11 featured acts and enjoy some
tour, the Ukes provide pure entertainment,
of your favorite rock & roll, country, and
dead-pan British humor, and irresistible foot-
gospel songs! For tickets and more info, visit
tapping music. For tickets and more info, visit
owensborocenter.com.
buskirkchumley.org.
Owensboro Convention Center: 501 W. 2nd
Buskirk-Chumley Theater: 114 E. Kirkwood
St., Owensboro, KY / 7pm
Ave., Bloomington, IN / 8pm
MAR 22-24: EVILLECON 2019 EvilleCon is an anime convention made by anime fans for other anime fans with events for teens, young adults, parents, and even the little fans. For tickets and more info, visit
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GOOSETOWN DEVILS BAND WITH A PLAN: SEASONED EVANSVILLE MUSICIANS DETERMINED TO GET CREATIVE, FOSTER SENSE OF COMMUNITY The local music scene just keeps on growing and the latest
would never have happened without Lora Lynn. After 22 years in
arrival to the party is intent on doing something a little different.
Nashville, she returned home to Evansville to "set up life with my
Comprised of players from some of the area's most notable
son" and met Steve in the process. This rock and roll couple now
bands, the Goosetown Devils - featuring Lora Lynn Bennett
cohabitates in the city's Goosetown neighborhood, naturally, just
(vocals), Steve Bennett (drums), Robert Judd (bass) and Chris
a few blocks from the main Haynie's Corner strip. And while Steve
McQueen (guitar) - have a plan in place to transition from covers
sports long hair and looks the part of his 70's/80's influences like
to mostly originals over the next year.
KISS and Wasp, Lora Lynn carries off a punk
That in itself is a little out of the ordinary
attitude with a rockabilly fashion sense
considering tri-state bar goers tend to
that perfectly suits her retro-style vocals.
favor familiar songs, but it's their refusal to
Yet, it's her ability to comfortably adapt to
commit to any particular genre that really
any genre that's the lynchpin of the Devils.
surprises. "The original vision for the band
"We want to be able to play all over the
was a rockabilly thing, but immediately,
map," she says. "We tend to play hard, so
as soon as we started playing, it went in
the songwriting has started morphing into
a whole different direction," Steve Bennett explains.
a harder edge but we're not trying to be pigeonholed. We've got jazz elements, blues elements - a little bit of everything."
Effectively the leader of the Devils - or the guy who "hears
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everything" and keeps everyone in line - Bennett also holds down
As advertised, the band's first original song is a musical curveball,
the beat for the Beat Daddys and is a former member of the
a fiery blues workout not that far removed from Stevie Ray
Valcoes. His connections and reputation helped to snare current
Vaughan with McQueen throwing in everything but the kitchen
Deadly Serious Party guitarist McQueen - who in turn brought in
sink on guitar and Lora Lynn's husky vocals and eye-opening lyrics
longtime friend Judd, former bassist for Nocturnal. But the band
providing an appealing counterpoint. In fact, their songwriting
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chemistry appears to be the key to achieving the master plan. "I'm not a lyricist but I've got stacks of music on my computer, so Lora and I trade stuff back and forth and see what sticks," McQueen says. "But for the most part we try to come up with brand new stuff." Of course, there's not enough original material to fill a set just yet, but the Devils are determined to keep their live shows interesting, covering everything from R&B classics like "Sir Duke" to the Runaways' "Cherry Bomb" and "Ode to Billie Joe" by Bobbie Gentry. "There are some staples in our set, but there are plenty of songs that no other bands are doing," Bennett says. Even when the Devils cover an obvious choice such as Soft Cell's ever-popular "Tainted Love," they play it like the original but much lesser-known - 1964 version by Gloria Jones. With just a few shows under their belt, including two well-received performances at Lyle's Sports Zone ("We got a big thumbs up from everyone") and a recent Friday night gig at Bokeh Lounge, the Goosetown Devils are just getting started. But already they're looking to make a positive impact on the local music scene by supporting fellow bands and trying to build a sense of community. "The problem I think we've run into a lot," Lora Lynn laments, "is that everybody treats it like a competition; but we should all be working together. There are enough really good, talented bands in Evansville that we could be the next place like Cincinnati or Nashville." McQueen agrees, noting that the tide seems to be turning. "In the last few years,
I've
seen
more and more people being interested in seeing something new and original," he says. "Take the Cold Stares, for example, and people like Jimmy DeTalente. They've been around for awhile and stuck with it and things are taking off for them." Things will likely take off for the Goosetown Devils, too. But if Lora Lynn's autistic son Dakota has any say in the matter, the band's success will be achieved under a different name: Fuzzy Johnson. "He just pulls things out of his head and now we've started joking that our first album will be called The Goosetown Devils present Fuzzy Johnson's Greatest Hits," she laughs. Now that's something you don't hear every day. For more info, follow the Goosetown Devils on Facebook.
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THE HAIRBALL AUDITIONS BACKSTAGE BATTLE: TRI-STATE BANDS COMPETED AT POPULAR DOWNTOWN EVANSVILLE BAR FOR THE RIGHT TO OPEN ANNUAL ROCK CONCERT ON MARCH 9 AT THE VICTORY It's become an exciting tri-state tradition that truly heats up
final auditions on 2/21 and 2/22, we were there for the highly-
the month of March. For the last several years, the bombastic
entertaining second round on 2/7 featuring six fantastic - and
arena rock tribute act known as Hairball has packed the
very diverse - acts. Victory Theatre GM Sheila Murphy was
Victory Theatre in downtown Evansville, boasting a wild
heard to say, "There's so much talent - it's going to be very
stage production complete with lights, pyrotechnics and no
difficult to decide." Exactly.
shortage of dry ice. There's no better way to relive the stadium band era of the 70's and 80's - everything from AC/DC, Alice
Opening night of the competition on 1/31 saw four bands
Cooper and Bon Jovi to Guns N' Roses, Journey and Van
compete, including Everyday Losers, Leaving Knox, Cage
Halen. Best of all, the Hairball guys are all about giving back
Willis and Midnight Curfew. Willis, a 23-year-old worship
to the communities that support them, so they always offer
leader from Mount Carmel, IL, returned to watch the second
the opportunity for a local band to open the show.
round and filled us in on the previous week's performance. "Everything went really well - my drummer and I played two
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Beginning January 31 and continuing semi-weekly through
Gary Clarke, Jr. songs and a Chris Stapleton song," he said.
February, bands from all over the tri-state battled at Kevin's
"People have been reaching out to me and telling me they
Backstage Bar & Grill (524 Main St.) for that coveted slot.
enjoy the music. It really feels like this is my year - I'm trying to
While the March issue of News 4U went to print before the
get the ball rolling with some gigs around here. I've just been
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waiting on my hair to grow." Clearly, Willis is not only a great guitarist and singer but has a sense of humor, too. As noted, News 4U was in attendance for round two on 2/7, featuring Jimmy DeTalente & The Electric Revival, Audio Pilots, Eighty-Sixt, Top Dead Center, The Laybacks and Cause of Ruin. Seriously, this night was all killer, no filler, beginning with DeTalente's take-me-to-church countrified rock and roll. A veteran performer with an engaging stage presence, he had everybody clapping along to Maren Morris and Hank Williams, Sr., plus a standout original, "Where We Begin." Audio Pilots from southern Illinois followed, taking the evening in a
Eighty-Sixt
heavier direction with covers of Greta Van Fleet and Metallica before ending on a high note with the band-written "Leaving Here." Next up, Eighty-Sixt wowed the crowd with spot-on renditions of KISS, Boston and Matchbox 20. This family affair from southern Indiana may be hard to beat, frankly, if sounding just like the original artist is a priority for the judges. Evansville's Top Dead Center then had a tough act to follow but came out with axes blazing, bashing out a unique combo of classic rock and punk rock that peaked with "Hell Yeah," a spunky original written specifically for the competition. Then came the most unexpected moment of the evening as a relatively unknown duo from Evansville and Vincennes took the stage. Repeatedly claiming to be the "rebirth of rock and roll," The Laybacks launched into a frenetic, all-or-nothing set of 50's classics, including "Good Golly, Miss Molly," "Money (That's What I Want)," "Roll Over Beethoven" and "Long Tall
Jimmy Detalente
Sally." It wasn't always pretty, but it certainly lived up to the hype. Finally, Cause of Ruin - also out of southern Illinois - brought this rocking evening to a close with a definite Alice In Chains/Godsmack vibe, grinding out several top-notch originals, including "High Horse." Post-performance, we caught up with Shawn Rider, bassist for Audio Pilots (also featuring vocalist Garrett Roe, guitarists Tom Drone and Eric Vaughn and drummer Walker Pearce) who gave us the lowdown on the band's excellent original song "Leaving Here." "That song is about being stuck in a bad situation - just letting you know that you don't have to stay there," he explained. "In my instance, it was about an addiction I was trying to get my way out of." He went on to say that despite not having played in front of a crowd since October, the
The Laybacks
performance felt good, albeit a little nerve-racking. Audio Pilots intend to spend 2019 writing more original songs with the goal of recording a full studio album and lining up some gigs in the Evansville area. "Our main focus tonight was trying to get our foot in the door over here," Rider said. Artists and bands that were scheduled to duke it out on 2/21 included Morgan Donahue & The Left of Center Players, Breathing Rm, The Dead Lights, Hong Kong Peaches, Cynthia Murray and Sherwood Story. Don't miss the concert of the year - Hairball at the Victory Theatre on March 9! For more info, visit hairballonline.com.
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ON THE RECORD
RUSS FINN 01-2019
MONTHLY MUSINGS ON MUSIC YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED
THE PASSIONATE AND OBJECTIVE JOKERFAN A couple months ago I was digging deep into music on the
I was ready to go back to searching for Butch Willis songs
internet trying to find some Butch Willis (see last month's On
when I realized there was even more weirdness to this musi-
the Record) tunes I hadn’t heard before. During this search, I
cal project. On The Passionate and Objective Jokerfan’s page,
came across a song titled “Butch Willis Rock and Roll Always”
I noticed recommendations for artists with names The Very
by the artist The Passionate & Objective Jokerfan (TP&OJF). I
Nice Interesting Singer Man, The Strange Man Who Sings
listened to the song and was shocked at how goofy and cra-
About Dead Animals, The Sorry Apology Song Person, and
zy it sounded. The song was a simple piano tune with a guy
my personal favorite, The Odd Man Who Sings About Poop,
singing seemingly improvised words in a stream-of-conscious
Puke and Pee. I was absolutely bewildered, especially when I
ramble about how much he loves Butch Willis. I knew I need-
discovered that all of these artists, along with TP&OJF, are all
ed to investigate further.
the same man.
It turns out the song is one of many songs, 90 in fact, on the al-
It turns out that man is Matt Farley, head of Motern Media,
bum Stupid People Hate These Songs Because They’re Dumb.
which is perhaps the true “artist name” for the whole project.
It also turns out that all 90 songs are done in the same style
His website claims he has released 19,000 songs under 70
- one man completely improvising absolutely insane piano
monikers and is on a quest to earn $1,000,000 in the music
songs about songwriters and musicians whom he admires.
industry. To wrap up the absurdity of this whole thing, Farley
The album features songs titled “Dave Matthews Has So Many
has declared June 3 as World Motern Day, a holiday in which
Great Songs, Indeed,” “I Like Lil B. He is So Cool,” and “Bob
everyone is encouraged to listen to his music on a particu-
Mould is a Rock and Roll Man who Makes Good Rock and Roll
lar playlist that nets him one dollar per stream. According to
Music.” I was absolutely perplexed by this album as a whole
his website, the previous three World Motern Days have only
and the man behind the music. I knew I would never find my-
garnered Farley a few hundred dollars. So please, join me this
self casually listening to the album, but I respected it for its
June 3 and listen to The Guy Who Sings Your Name Over and
sheer magnitude of goofy songs. I scrolled through TP&OJF’s
Over, The Athletic Sports Band, or any number of other moni-
Spotify page to find there were several other albums by the
kers by Farley to help make his dream come true.
artist, all done in the same musical and lyrical style. There are hundreds if not thousands of songs between these albums.
A former News 4U editorial intern, Russ Finn now resides in Nashville where he fronts Dialup Ghost, a critically-acclaimed indie rock band. Check them out on Spotify.
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stories FROM THE STAGE An ongoing series featuring tri-state musicians
MADISONVILLE DUST BOWL 2017
Evans-
ville's Brian Richardson - better known as "B Rich" in tri-state musical circles - knows how to give up the funk. For nearly 20 years, the multi-talented saxophonist/keyboard player has been the soul of the local scene, leading various configurations of bands with an enticingly smooth sound influenced by the likes of Earth, Wind & Fire, Grover Washington, Jr. and Erykah Badu - just to name a few of his favorites. It all adds up to a dizzying cocktail of dance floor grooves that leaves no seat occupied when Richardson and his crew hit the stage. The 2019 lineup - collectively dubbed BG3 - includes Gerry Smoot (keys), James Johnson (bass), Greg Williams, Sr. (drums), Bertel Adams (guitar) and Valentina Gibbs (vocals). According to Richardson, the name dates back to a configuration featuring Smoot, Williams, Sr. and Georgia Funkadelic on bass. In essence, Brian + three 'Gs' (Gerry, Greg and Georgia) = BG3, a moniker that has stuck regardless of the number of people involved in the project. And B Rich has never been one to skimp on talent, especially during the early pre-BG3 days when the demand for bigger shows prompted a move away from his initial one-man band approach
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FEATURING BG3
to a mind-boggling 11-piece outfit - which could barely fit on the stage for Family Day in the Park back in 2003. But even after slimming down to a 9-piece, Richardson found the experience frustrating. "It was a headache but a valuable learning experience," he says. "I was letting everyone put their ideas in - but that's not how it's supposed to go when you're the leader. When I finally figured all this out, I was forming a different band which became BG3." He was also starting to play a lot of shows all over the tri-state, including private gigs at banquets and balls, as more and more people tuned into Richardson's "my sound" philosophy. "It's the energy that everybody gives off, so it's not just related to me," he explains. "It's saying that everybody has a different sound. So when we're on stage with the band, I tell them to create their own thing. We play as a unit but we're giving off different types of sound." BG3's formidable chemistry and eminently danceable mixture
of jazz, funk, R&B and soul eventually grabbed the attention of Big V, former rapper for Kentucky's Grammy-nominated Nappy Roots. Quite unexpectedly, less than one week before the 2017 Madisonville Dust Bowl, an annual charity basketball tourney that features performances from high profile entertainers, Richardson received a fateful phone call. "Big V's manager got in touch to ask if we would be able to back him up at the show," he recalls. "I asked when the show was and he said, 'Friday.' I said, 'Friday?!' This was on a Sunday." Still, the limited time frame to learn 15 songs didn't deter Richardson; this was an opportunity too good to pass up. By Wednesday, Big V had made the trip to Evansville and was rehearsing with BG3 in the band leader's living room - a surreal but amazing experience. "He was the coolest guy," Richardson says. "You know, there are some guys that are so complicated to work with but this guy was on point. He was so laidback - knew exactly what he wanted and even let me throw in my ideas." After just five days of rehearsal, BG3 took the stage on August 4, 2017 at the Madisonville Dust Bowl in support of Big V - a hometown hero of sorts, having grown up in the Shake Rag neighborhood of Bowling Green. The band opened the show and then deftly transitioned to backing the Kentucky-born rap star, fully prepared for just about anything. "I've dealt with rappers before - on stage things change quickly," Richardson says. "Like, he'll stop the song and even though we didn't rehearse like that, we've got to go with it." By all accounts the show was a huge success with a big turnout for Big V - and BG3 got lots of love from the crowd, too. "Everybody wanted to know who we were when we got off stage - and believe it or not, a lot people knew who I was because my name - B Rich - has been out there for a long time," Richardson says. More activity with Big V is in the works, including upcoming shows and a live recording. Still, this is not the first time that Richardson has mixed with celebrity. The BG3 highlight reel also features memorable gigs with actor Danny Glover and MLB Hall of Famer Darryl Strawberry. Just be sure to keep up with the BG3 Facebook page for all the latest news and stay tuned for a new single from B Rich called "One True Love" (a collaboration with Gerry Smoot) scheduled for a late March release. For more info, visit davidbrewstermusic.com.
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with Gavin Gaddis Welcome to the Podcast Corner, your source for some of the best and most inventive podcasts around. Each month I'm offering up four bite-sized reviews, so read on and then listen in! Want more podcast recommendations? You can find long-form reviews, musings on happenings in the podcasting world, and links to podcasts I produce at my website: thepodreport.com or follow me on Twitter @ThePodReport.
BEACH TOO SANDY, WATER TOO WET (WEEKLY)
A podcast about people who desperately need the world to know their (usually poorly-written) opinion, Beach Too Sandy features a brother/sister host team scouring the internet looking for negative reviews of places fitting a randomly assigned theme. These reviews are then read dramatically to each other and the audience, featuring the most sarcastically-edited melodramatic background music you'll ever find in a podcast. The host's segments are hilarious, including challenges to find hyperspecific reviews (such as a negative review of a public park that mentions a squirrel), and the relatively short episode lengths mean it never overstays its welcome. beachtoosandy.com
FUZZY LOGIC (BIWEEKLY)
Ever think you know the answer to a question but still do a quick internet search before responding? Fuzzy Logic turns this idea on its head to deliver one of the funnier roundtable discussion podcasts in recent memory. Each episode four friends are tasked with answering questions that for sure have factual answers without looking anything up. Once they've talked out an answer, they go off to research the question and see just how right (or wrong) they were. The hosts are hilarious, the conversation never stalls, and the ever-present threat of being completely wrong keeps things interesting throughout. fuzzy.tumblr.com
THE CRYPTONATURALIST (BIWEEKLY)
This deceptively calming audio fiction series delivers fascinating tales of mythical creatures through the soothing narration of the titular character, a naturalist by way of cryptozoology. Each episode is packaged to feel like a David Attenborough nature documentary delivered by way of Bigfoot. The creatures are as fantastical as the host's voice is captivating. The show also features a wonderful break segment that spotlights short fiction and poetry in a similar manner to how Welcome to Night Vale showcases music each episode. Start from the first episode to hear a simple little concept blossom into a beautifully realized series. cryptonaturalist.com
HOOKED ON TJ HOOKER (SEMI-MONTHLY)
Each episode hosts Eric Szyszka and Ben Worchester band together to discuss an episode of the 1970s police procedural T.J. Hooker, starring William Shatner. The duo's self-awareness elevates this from the usual media recap podcast fare. They fully recognize and embrace the fact that nobody asked for a TJ Hooker recap podcast, but they also like having an excuse to re-watch the show and dissect what's fun about it (as well as what hasn't aged well). It's the epitome of a side project done purely for the fun of making a thing. It's worth a listen if only for the occasional clips of 1970s Shatner attempting to escape his Star Trek overacting typecasting with disastrous results. tjhookerpodcast.
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with Marisa Patwa THE MARVELOUS MARVEL UNIVERSE For the past ten years, Marvel fans have been entertained by the quick wit of Iron Man, the apple pie goodness of Captain America, the bulkiness of the Hulk and the hunkiness of Thor. And now, finally, the long-awaited Captain Marvel movie, starring Brie Larson in the titular role, comes out on Friday, March 8. Larson will be the first female in the Marvel universe to have her own film, following in the footsteps of the DC universe's hit Wonder Woman, in 2017. Captain Marvel takes a similar note to Wonder Woman and the Marvel universe film with a similar name, Captain America, as it is set in a different decade than now: 1995, with Larson playing Carol Danvers, a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot turned intergalactic superhero. The trailer, featuring Larson kicking butt and taking names, is reason enough to go see this action-packed film. Captain Marvel, of course, then builds up Avengers: End Game, which comes out on April 26. This anticipated popcorn flick is slated to sum up the Thanos saga and hopefully end in the revival of about a dozen of our friendly neighborhood superheroes. I, for one, am excited to see how Captain Marvel interacts with the Avengers, and how she hopefully saves the day. Spider-Man: Far From Home premieres on July 5 and will follow Avengers: Endgame, meaning there’s a solid chance this gawky teen will be resurrected by the end of Endgame. This goofy Spidey adventure follows the webbed teen and his friends across Europe as part of a school trip, giving off major Lizzie Mcguire in Italy vibes. Does that make Zendaya Paolo? While we will no longer see Robert Downey Jr. flying 1,000 feet in the air in a sleek metal suit or the Hulk turning lime green after the slew of Marvel films hitting in 2019, we will have several new movies to look forward to in the future, including a Black Widow film, Black Panther and Doctor Strange sequels and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Apparently the world will still have more villains from other planets and drama even after big, bad Thanos is presumably defeated by Captain Marvel in Endgame. Even if the Marvel universe is never really safe, it will always be fun to watch these superheroes bicker like brothers and sisters, all while fighting genocidal aliens - and not to mention, looking supernaturally good in spandex.
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MARCH COMMUNITY & FAMILY Get involved and have some fun with these great community activities around the Tri-State.
MAR 1-2: 7TH ANNUAL MARDI
Get your fill of the maple sugar from
including narration set to music with
GRAS FRANKLIN CRAWL
the trees of Wesselman Woods Nature
contemporary dance. A donation will be
It's the biggest pub crawl of the year. Grab
Preserve during this annual celebration.
made to Newburgh Library Children's
your friends and get ready for the Mardis
Enjoy
Programs. For more info, call Director
Gras Franklin Crawl! $10 armband covers
sausage, all-you-can-eat pancakes with
Karen Jordan at 812-598-7620.
both nights of fun on Franklin! For more
pure maple syrup and juice, milk, and/or
First Christian Auditorium: 4544 IN-261,
info, visit Franklin Street Events Association
coffee. Guided tours through the woods
Newburgh, IN / 7-8pm
on Facebook.
and to the sugar shack will show you how
West Franklin Street: Evansville, IN
sap is harvested and boiled into syrup. For
MAR 9: PRESCHOOL ADVENTURES:
more info, visit wesselmanwoods.com.
NATIVE AMERICAN LEGENDS &
Wesselman Woods: 551 N. Boeke Rd.,
STORIES
Evansville, IN
Stories
a
hearty
breakfast
including
are
the
backbone
of
any
culture. They pass down truths to future
MAR 9: SUNNY SIDE UP: A
generations and inform children about
BREAKFAST IN JACOBSVILLE
their ancestors. Come learn some of
The Dream Center of Evansville is an
the stories told by Native Americans
organization founded on the belief that
at Angel Mounds. For more info, visit
MAR 2-3: OWENSBORO HOME &
connecting children and families to God's
angelmounds.org.
GARDEN SHOW
will empowers them to be successful, self-
Angel
Homeowners, get ready to plan your
sufficient members of the community.
Evansville, IN / 11am
spring and summer projects. The Home
This one hour, informative community
Builders Association of Owensboro will
gathering will include a presentation from
MAR 9-10: RIBEYRE SPRING FLING
have over 44,000 square feet of exhibitors
Executive Director Jeremy Evans plus tours
The Spring Fling will feature over 40
showing the newest innovations in home
of the facility. And breakfast, of course!
vendors with craft folk selling sterling silver
design and remodeling ideas. All aspects
Dream Center kids will happily serve up a
jewelry, photography, art drawings, T-shirts
of
Mounds:
8215
Pollack
Ave.,
tasty start to your morning. For more info,
and so much more! It's a great excuse to
on display. Admission is $5 for Adults.
visit dreamcenterevansville.org.
get out and do some shopping. For more
Children 12 & under get in free. For more
Dream Center Evansville: 16 W. Morgan
info, visit visitnewharmony.org.
info, visit owensborocenter.com.
Ave., Evansville, IN / 9-10am
Ribeyre Center: 603 S. Main St., New
building
and
remodeling
will
be
Harmony, IN
Owensboro Convention Center: 501 W. 2nd St., Owensboro, KY
MAR 9: DR. SEUSS READ ACROSS AMERICA
MAR 10: A NIGHT OF STARS &
MAR 2-3: MAPLE SUGARBUSH
Newburgh Academy of Dance is doing
STYLES
FESTIVAL
a Dr. Seuss Read Across America event
This runway show partners SMILE on
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Down Syndrome with local celebrities
MAR 16: GRANTED PRESENTS
to model fashions from Dillard’s. Live
DISHES FOR WISHES
MAR 17: MATER DEI &
music, a silent auction, and beverages
Attend the fourth annual Dishes For
MEMORIAL BIG BINGO 2019
will be available. For more info, visit
Wishes
wonderful
The Evansville Catholic High Schools
smileondownsyndrome.org.
goodies offered in three categories –
are in their 23rd year of hosting the St.
Eastland Mall Cafe Court: 800 N. Green
sweet, savory, and spirits, and then vote
Patrick's themed Big Bingo. With live
River Rd., Evansville, IN / 6pm
on your favorites. Meet some of the Wish
music, dinner, raffle auctions, half pots,
event
and
taste
children, dance to requested songs, bid
pull tabs, and of course, bingo - and
MAR 14: CELEBRATION OF
on amazing silent auction items, and win
over 1,200 guests and volunteers in
LEADERSHIP
prizes! Proceeds from this event will help
attendance - this event guarantees to be
Celebration of Leadership is a diverse
to fund new Wishes for local children. For
a party! For tickets, visit eventbrite.com.
and inclusive annual event by Leadership
more info, visit grantedtristate.org.
Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St.,
Evansville.
Ivy Room at SWIRCA: 16 W. Virginia St.,
Evansville, IN / 3:30-9:30pm
Individuals,
organizations
that
projects
make
or
significant,
Evansville, IN / 6-10pm
collaborative contributions to improve
MAR 23: CANINE CARNIVAL
and
will
BALL 2019
visit
All proceeds for this 7th annual event
be
transform
our
honored.
For
community more
info,
leadershipevansville.org.
benefit the homeless animals of It Takes
Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St.,
A Village! Dress is Cocktail Casual. Enjoy
Evansville, IN / 5:30pm
great music plus food, masks, beads and doggie kings and queens - a real Mardi
MAR 15: WOMEN OF
Paws scene! In addition, there will be a
DISTINCTION LUNCHEON
silent auction, live auction, cash bar, ITV
Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana’s 2019
puppies and dogs onsite, photos, buffet
signature event, Women of Distinction
and more. For more info, visit itvrescue.
Luncheon, female their
honors
leaders
and
outstanding
accomplishments,
org.
for
MAR 17: CHEFS OF NOTE
Tropicana Evansville: 421 NW Riverside
community
INTERNATIONAL CUISINE
Dr., Evansville, IN / 6-10pm
businesses
stewardship, and commitment to making
TASTING EVENT
a positive difference. The proceeds
A delicious benefit for the Evansville
MAR 23: RELAY FOR LIFE -
from the event support the Girl Scout
Philharmonic Guild, Chefs of Note will
VANDERBURGH COLLEGES
leadership program. For more info, visit
feature samplings of international cuisine
Relay For Life is a community-based
girlscouts-gssi.org.
provided by some of the tri-state's best
fundraising
Tropicana Evansville Ballroom: 421 NW
restaurants, including Kanpai, Biaggi's,
Cancer Society. Each year, more than
Riverside Dr., Evansville, IN / 11:30am
Schnitzelbank, Tropicana Evansville, El
5000 Relay For Life events take place in
event
for
the
American
Charro, El Patron and Cancun. Chefs from
over 20 countries. For more info, call 812-
MAR 16: RUN OF LUCK 7K
each location will give a presentation and
475-9244.
Evansville’s original St. Patrick’s Day race
offer recipes to try at home. In addition,
UE, Carson Center: 1800 Lincoln Ave.,
carves out a 7K course through the city’s
there will be live entertainment and
Evansville, IN / 1pm
west side. Be sure to wear your best
auctions. For more info, follow Evansville
Paddy’s Day green. For more info, visit
Philharmonic Guild on Facebook.
riseupandrun.com.
Tropicana Conference Center: 421 NW
West Franklin Street: Evansville, IN / 8am
Riverside Dr., Evansville, IN / 12-4pm
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But it's not all doom and gloom. Some high profile companies have taken
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notice of this dire financial situation and are lending a hand. But none of
totaling nearly $2 trillion. That breaks down to about $40,000 per
them are offering students quite the opportunity like Anheuser-Busch,
borrower (almost $400 monthly) - a truly staggering dollar figure that
distributor of Natural Light - or "Natty" Light as it's commonly known.
is causing great concern for college graduates in this country. Heading
This popular "cheap beer" has been helping kids across America get
into the job market with such a significant financial burden is not only
through college since 1977 - and now the company is pledging to give
a source of stress, it can also impact major life decisions such as home
away $10 million over the next 10 years to help pay down student loans
ownership. And the ripple effect may well stretch into the golden years
($1 million of the pot will be donated in 2019 to help 70 individuals).
with student loan debt causing a delay in retirement as borrowers are forced to continue working to pay off outstanding balances.
The word is that someone in the tri-state - perhaps right here in Evansville - will win $10,000 in the coming months via a fun Natty Light contest in
Most importantly, student loan debt does not discriminate - it's a
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SUCCESS STORIES & FUTURE 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. CHEWBACCA & HAN SOLO: These two
bunnies are – well – brothers? Sisters? Sisbros? Anyway, they are both hermaphrodites! They both possess male and female genitalia. They have also already been neutered, so regardless of their anatomy, they will not be reproducing in any way. How unique is that?! Here’s your chance to adopt a super interesting pair of buns. These kids are about a year & a half old. Han Solo is the chocolate-colored Rex, and Chewbacca is the tortoiseshell-colored American. The adoption fee for both is $100 and they must go home together. They will go home neutered and microchipped for that price!
ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT XENA With a husband and five young kids, not to mention a bearded dragon living in the basement, Evansville's Jessica Taylor is a very busy woman. Still, that didn't stop this energetic Pet Supplies Plus employee from rescuing a shelter animal - just not quite the animal she intended. "I got on the VHS website to look for a hedgehog and somehow ended up on the dog page - I saw Xena and read her story," Taylor explains. "I told my husband that we had to go meet her." Just three years old, the sweet German Shepherd was left homeless when her previous owner got sick and passed away. But there was something else that really drew Taylor to Xena. "She has a little bit of anxiety - which makes her the perfect dog for me because I also have anxiety," she says. In fact, after arriving at her new forever home, Xena immediately displayed a fear of the stairs leading to the front door as well as to the upstairs inside. She's since conquered that particular anxiety but still won't go down the basement steps to meet her bearded dragon friend. All in good time. Thankfully, there's no fear of the kids. According to Taylor, Xena took to them "like they've known each other their whole lives." Another successful adoption!
TED: Ted is just the silliest, sweetest
GODIVA: Godiva is a beautiful 8-year-old
loves to play-growl, bark, and “talk”
named after, she has a luxurious and rich
to his toys when you’re playing
color that will dazzle you for years to come.
with him. Grab anything that’s
Being a little older, she’ll get overlooked in
squeaky or ball-shaped, and he’s
the shelter once kittens start coming in. But
all about it. Ted is a male American
she deserves a home just as much, and she
Staffordshire Terrier mix and is 3
could easily be only halfway through her
years old. His adoption fee is $110
lifespan! Her adoption fee is $40. If you didn’t
and includes his neuter, microchip,
get enough chocolate for Valentine’s Day,
vaccines, and more.
maybe you need some Godiva!
pittie boy! He is super vocal and
female! Like the decadent chocolate she’s
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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LOCALLY-OWNED COMPANY OFFERS ONLINE SHOPPING AND DELIVERY FOR ALL YOUR PET SUPPLY NEEDS
Nearly three decades after opening its first store in Newburgh, Pet Food Center continues to serve the needs of tri-state pet owners, having expanded along the way to include three Evansville locations, plus operations in Paducah, KY and Clarksville, TN. This awardwinning, locally-owned company is run by a dedicated crew of animal lovers that strives to not only provide the very best products for your pets (over 6000 different items!) but give back to the community through support of local rescue shelters and participation in fundraisers. With the fast pace of life these days, shoppers are increasingly turning to the ease of the internet for everyday items. And that's especially true when it comes to pet supplies. In order to better serve their alwaysgrowing customer base, Pet Food Center offers online shopping (shop. mypetfoodcenter.com) - with access to the store's full inventory - and delivery right to your doorstep. Best of all, by choosing to order from PFC, you're supporting a valuable member of our business community and helping to keep our local economy growing. Keep in mind that Pet Food Center offers on-site grooming, nail trimming, wing clipping and more - all while you shop. Other services include self-service pet wash for just $9.99 and dog training. Simply put, Pet Food Center has everything you need to keep your pets happy and healthy! For more info, visit mypetfoodcenter.com.
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now hiring day shift positions
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NEWS4U MARCH 2019 | SPECIAL FEATURE
ELAINA EXPLORES WITH ELAINA ADAMS
Psychedelic CampingTrip
June of last year I was invited by six of my closest friends to go
him didn’t faze us. We all broke out in laughter and began our
camping at Burdette Park. Little did I know that my friend Chad
journey into the woods.
had brought an eighth of psychedelic mushrooms for everyone to indulge in. No one on this trip had experimented with psy-
Admittedly, we didn’t move with a lot of purpose on our expe-
chedelics, but we were all very eager to try them.
dition. Finding Matt was our top priority but also what seemed to be our last. After walking for quite some time with no sign of
Unfortunately, one more person would be attending this camp-
him, we arrived at the front of the park.
ing trip who wasn’t “going to Middle-earth” with us. His name was Matt, it was his 21st birthday and he was highly intoxicated.
There was a small lake, bewitching willow trees, and geese all
If I’m being completely honest, we all were trying to overlook
around. It was like stumbling upon a fairytale. Every one of us
that he was with us; it wasn’t the initial plan to have some inca-
was mesmerized by the drooping branches of the willow trees,
pable birthday drunk on our magic bus ride.
the water glistening in the moonlight, the geese creating pleasing ripples in the water, the mysterious car pulling up eight feet
Still, we were determined to experiment, so we all made pea-
behind us...
nut butter and shroom sandwiches, laid on a blanket under the stars, and waited for the ride to begin. We all were starting to
In that moment, we all had a choice to make. We could acknowl-
feel “lifted” around the same time; the trees, clouds, and wind
edge the car directly behind us or we could face the opposite
all had a certain flow to them. Every word spoken turned into
direction and pretend we didn’t notice the car. We chose the
the funniest shit we'd heard in our lives.
latter. While we were pretending there wasn’t a car behind us, the car door opened and a man shouted, “YOU'RE ALL GOING
That was until our friend Hunter said, “Where’s Matt?” Normally,
TO JAIL!”
this would’ve been a moment to panic. But somehow know-
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ing there was a drunken moron somewhere in the woods and
The man then proceeded to tell us he was the park ranger and
it was the responsibility of six teenagers tripping dick to find
had called the police because we were trespassing. Apparently,
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you're not allowed in the front of the park at 3 a.m., even if
It was ridiculous how so many instances could’ve caused
you’re camping in the woods. So, we did what any group
one or even all of us to have a bad trip. I like to think we
of teenagers on drugs would do in this situation… com-
strayed away from that negativity because we always have
pletely ignored him and walked away. That’s right, we just
an amusing time together. We talked for what felt like
bailed from the situation entirely.
hours; come to find out it had only been 10 minutes. Out of all the strange happenings that night, we all agreed that
While heading back to our campsite, we noticed Matt
was the creepiest moment, then decided to call it a night.
swinging very enthusiastically on a tire swing. It was the type of moment that made you forget the police were on
I think there are quite a
their way to arrest you. We all sat down and watched the
few lessons to take away
sky again, laughing about the park ranger from earlier.
from this story, but I think the most important one
Then, we heard police sirens. It was the type of moment
is… when your friends are
that made you realize the cops were currently looking for
tripping dick in the woods,
you. We all sprinted back to our campsite and jumped into
don’t be the drunk guy.
our tent. It was no longer a moment of panic, but a moment of peace. We started reminiscing about everything that had happened to us that night.
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NEWS4U MARCH 2019 | RELIGION
NEWS4U MARCH 2019 | OPINION
ASK THE PASTOR
THE WRITE STUFF
with Kevin Fleming of First Presbyterian Church
Q:
WHAT CAN WE DO TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND ABUSE?
with Jonathan Gluff
Honoring each other’s humanity seems to
Child’s Play (or “Readily A Parent”)
be a challenge these days. In my tradition (and in the traditions of many others), we see humankind as being “created in the image of God.” Don’t sweat the language. What it means is that every human being is valued and treasured and should be respected and honored. Over the last year, we have heard story after story of people who abuse and assault others. In many of these cases, a person of power inappropriately exploits that power for their own gratification. The victims are afraid to speak up and suffer in silence. It is time for churches, synagogues, mosques, and other religious communities to increase their efforts in caring for victims. First, we must be vigilant in identifying and prosecuting those within our own communities who have practiced misconduct. Second, we must offer care and healing to those awakening to their woundedness.
Religious
communities
of
every kind must put into action the teaching central to all of our traditions: love God and love neighbor. This can be a moment of great awakening and compassion. If you are a victim, there are people who will stand with you. Reach out to us and we will walk this road together.
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There’s a lot of crazy things going on these days, be they in our world, in our country, or even in my life. (Luckily, it’s a good kind of crazy in my case; I wish I could say the same about the others.) Faced with a looming deadline for this article and option paralysis from the myriad topics from which to choose, I asked for a suggestion from my favorite source of inspiration: My wife, Kristen. Almost without hesitation, she replied, “How parent-child relationships evolve with age.” “Sure,” you may be thinking. “Of course that happened! And Albert Einstein stood up and clapped at the end, didn’t he?” And you’d be forgiven for thinking that, given how often people make up similar scenarios for seemingly no reason. You see, not only am I lucky enough to have an amazing wife - I’m also lucky enough to have great in-laws. (Yes, they really do exist!) From grandparents to cousins to aunts and uncles to my motherand father-in-law, my wife’s family is the best I could possibly ask for. And by the time you read this, my amazing motherin-law, Lisa, will only be one or two days removed from celebrating her [year redacted]th birthday, for which Kristen has been planning a particularly great party.
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Her desire to try to give her mom a memorable experience in the same way a parent plans a child’s party is precisely what prompted her to pick this topic. But it’s not always about birthdays, bowling, and balloons. Just as children need a parent’s counsel in trying times, when the children become well-adjusted adults themselves, the parent may need the child in the same manner. With the deteriorating health of a close family member (a man whom I greatly respect and admire) hitting us all very hard, mother and daughter are once again reversing previous roles as Kristen gives words of encouragement amidst conversations that carry a bit more gravitas than usual. Certainly, this is a concept that’s not hard to come across when one extrapolates the natural course of the human life cycle. But nonetheless, observing it in real-time is enough to not only give anyone pause and contemplate their own mortality, but also to underscore the importance of parents maintaining a good relationship with their children. After all, who else will both plan your birthdays and be a solid source of support?
NEWS4U MARCH 2019 | POLITICS
NEWS4U MARCH 2019 | OPINION
TRI-STATE
POLITICS with Bryan Fox
BEWARE OF TURNCOAT MELCHER If you're a follower of politics, every so often you'll hear about a "turncoat." A turncoat, in American political terms, is someone who shifts allegiance and switches to the opposing side or party. With that being said, a turncoat will be on the ballot this year for the Evansville city elections in the form of Steven Melcher. Melcher, 70, has been a Democrat his entire political life which includes a seat he once held for 17 years (1991-2008), serving as City Councilman for the 3rd Ward. He is now trying to get that seat back but as a Republican. However, the local media has yet to ask: Why the sudden change in party affiliation? If you look at Melcher's history, he ran for several offices as a Democrat after his stint on the City Council. This included serving two terms as Vanderburgh County Commissioner. And in 2014, he ran as a Democrat - in a losing effort - for State Representative, falling to incumbent Holly Sullivan. While party affiliation might not matter as much locally, it certainly matters once
elected to a state or federal position. If Melcher is elected to represent Indiana in the State House, he will have to caucus with the Democrats. Keep in mind this same caucus fled the state several years ago to protest a vote they didn't want to address. Also, in 2015, during the city's last election, Melcher's wife, Anna, ran as a Democrat for the same seat he once held in the 3rd Ward. But she lost to Anna Hargis who became the first Republican to claim that seat in who knows how long. Again, this was just one election cycle ago. Melcher appears to see the winds changing. With no serious candidate to challenge him, Mayor Lloyd Winnecke, a Republican, looks to be on his way to winning a third term in a landslide which could trickle down to the City Council races assuming that GOP voters will be more enthused. Melcher, the political operative, wants his seat back and it appears he's willing to sacrifice party loyalty to achieve it.
MAYBE I'M JUST GETTING OLD... with Johnny Fletcher Father Time-Out It happens to the best of us. Yes, we all eventually arrive at that stage in life when the sheer number of candles on the birthday cake becomes a potential fire hazard, a life-threatening situation. Father Time pulls no punches, mind you. That selfish bastard doesn't care about anything except bringing us a step closer to the end each year; in fact, he seemingly gets a real kick out of it, gleefully sharpening his scythe in preparation for his next victim. It's unnerving, frankly. By the way, have you ever gotten a good look at that guy? I mean, it's difficult and all with that giant hoodie obscuring his weathered features, but basically it's as if Dateline's Keith Morrison grew a mountain man beard, stopped bathing and dressed strictly in tattered bathrobes. Safe to say that ol' FT's not scaring up too many dates these days. And maybe there's the rub. Maybe that explains why he's so unforgiving, so bitter - why we can't get a Father Time-Out, if you will. Come on, take five, brah! Lay off the death wishes for a spell and let some of us have our birthday cake and eat it, too. Cool? Until that time, I'll continue to keep a fire extinguisher within reach when I "celebrate" the passing of another year - as I will this month. And please, no trick candles, ok? I'll surely die from respiratory failure.
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NEWS4U MARCH 2019 | MOVIE PREVIEWS
MARCH MOVIE PREVIEWS TYLER PERRY'S MADEA FAMILY FUNERAL (PG-13)
RELEASE DATE: MARCH 1ST Starring: Tyler Perry, Cassi Davis, Patrice Lovely
A joyous family reunion turns into a hilarious nightmare as Madea and the crew travel to backwoods Georgia and unexpectedly plan a funeral, which threatens to reveal sordid family secrets.
CAPTAIN MARVEL (PG-13)
RELEASE DATE: MARCH 8TH Starring: Ben Mendelsohn, Brie Larson, Clark Gregg, Djimon Hounsou, Gemma Chan, Jude Law, Lee Pace, Samuel L. Jackson The story follows Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel) as she becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races.
WONDER PARK (PG)
RELEASE DATE: MARCH 15TH Starring: Jeffrey Tambor, Jennifer Garner, Ken Jeong, Kenan Thompson, Matthew Broderick, Mila Kunis One magical day, June, a wildly creative, optimistic girl, is running through the woods to find her way home where she discovers an old rollercoaster car and climbs inside. Her keen imagination goes to work in Wonder Park.
US (R)
RELEASE DATE: MARCH 22ND Starring:Elisabeth Moss, Oliver Daly, Tim Heidecker Adelaide Wilson returns to her beachside childhood home with her family for a summer getaway. She feels her paranoia elevate as she grows certain that something bad is going to befall her family.
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DUMBO (PG)
RELEASE DATE: MARCH 29TH Starring: Colin Farrell, Danny DeVito, Eva Green, Michael Keaton From Disney and visionary director Tim Burton, Dumbo expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight.
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IO
NETFLIX A lot has been written about the allegory-heavy Netflix Original IO, saying that it is a lifeless plea to consumers to cancel their subscription. However, if you were ever on the fence about your patronage to the streaming site, you would have switched providers a few months ago when they premiered the diabolically terrible body horror fiasco The Titan. There is something to be said about the slow build that has become a standard among the less reputable titles that Netflix has produced, but as for IO its movement is built on more than just the mystery presented by the premise to the film. Sure, Sam Walden (Margaret Qualley) is trapped on a dying Earth, heavily polluted with only pockets of livable space, and she is tasked with finding a cure that will allow humans to live and breathe outside those safe spaces. The underlying story of IO, however, moves past a simple structure of postapocalyptic survival and begins to question our morality when it comes to monogamy, autonomy and self-fulfillment. Walden pushes against the expectations of her father, boyfriend and fellow scientist and love interest Micah (Anthony Mackie). In the end, it comes down to the question of what is not just best for humanity, but what is the right thing for Walden's piece of mind. She is tasked with finding herself, and, in the end, saves her own humanity. - John Thurgood
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“All art is dangerous,� says Rhodora Haze (Rene Russo), the main character in Dan Gilroy's new paranormal horror flick Velvet Buzzsaw. It would seem, however, that some art is more dangerous than others. In the case of Velvet Buzzsaw, the truly despicable behavior comes from the people handling the art and not the art itself. That is until a new collection by a deceased artist is discovered and turns the heads of every art aficionado in the Los Angeles area. The catch is that the deceased artist who created this much sought after body of work never intended his work to be traded. For him, it was a process of working through his own demons, which must have been some really heavy exorcising, because the result eventually comes to life and wreaks havoc on all those who have profited from it. Overall, it is a fun, satirical look at the art world in Los Angeles with some inspiring performances from Jake Gyllenhaal and Zawe Ashton, and, for those who like supernatural gore a la Final Destination, a suspenseful guessing game of who is going to get theirs next and how. Some of the most interesting parts of this film are the scenes that show how differently each piece of art affects each character in their own way, especially the line it draws between those who are drawing inspiration for it and those who only see dollar signs. - John Thurgood
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MARCH MOVIES
3/1 Greta Tyler Perry's A Madea Family Funeral
Captive State Faith, Hope & Love Five Feet Apart The Mustang Wonder Park
3/8 Captain Marvel Gloria Bell The Kid
3/22 Us
3/15 The Aftermath
3/29 The Beach Bum Dumbo Unplanned
NEWS4U MARCH 2019 | MUSIC REVIEWS
BACKSTREET BOYS DNA RCA Records Backstreet’s back and they’ve grown a bit. It’s been a minute since the boy band boom of the late 90s/early 2000s. Music has changed; the boy band archetype still sells but nowhere near the powerhouse numbers of the early 2000s. DNA could’ve followed the same plot structure Sony had Backstreet stick to 20 years ago: keep songs in second person; say the word “baby” a lot; wax poetic about as sterile a form of romance as possible to keep it clean for the kids; throw a simplistic beat on it and call it an album. DNA is by no means a gritty reboot of the Backstreet Boys’ image. As a collection of 12 songs it does little more than live up to the title: this is the DNA of what made Backstreet enjoyable back then. Yeah, it’s the music version of fast food, but the soul wants what it wants. The beats are more complex, the lyrics carry a little more weight. I may still have to doublecheck Google to remind myself Backstreet Boys are “the ones without Justin Timberlake” but they can still deliver a heck of a catchy album. - Gavin Gaddis
ARIANA GRANDE thank u, next Republic Records Ever since the titular single was released, I’ve been hoping against hope that the full album would drop during an appropriate review window. Well, it did and now I can spend 200 words singing its praises. I've made the mistake of not giving Grande much of a shot over the past few years. Yeah, there was the occasional good Top 40 hit but I had my own music interests to attend to and didn’t feel like adding another to the list. But I did myself a service in listening to thank u, next which continues a trend in recent years of badass women putting out unapologetically raw albums - i.e., Dirty Computer, Lemonade, and Invasion of Privacy. We’re blessed to have a media landscape where the likes of Grande, Monáe, Cardi B, Beyonce, and others are putting out such quality music. Gone are the usual pop tropes of easily-marketable opinions and emotions. Grande sings of self-love, empowerment, guilt, lust... it's real music with real feelings. This album takes risks not many have the courage to take, and Grande pulls them off. - Gavin Gaddis
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WEEZER Weezer (Teal Album) Atlantic Records Weezer (Teal Album) feels like someone hired a middle-of-the-road band to play the whitest wedding ever and then recorded their set. I’m still baffled as to how there was a huge Twitter campaign with Weezer fans getting excited that the band had finally covered Toto’s "Africa." Ninja Sex Party put out the definitive cover in 2017, leaving Weezer to coast across the finish line with an uninspired, flaccid rendition months after the meme of covering "Africa" died out. Good covers are faithful to the original song but find some way to elevate it, to make it unique. Weezer has released a bunch of really good karaoke covers but forgot to remove their own voices from the tracks. Their take of "Mr. Blue Sky" left me so apathetic I had to go listen to ELO’s original to remind myself I genuinely like that song. Do yourself a favor and just make a Spotify playlist of the original songs. It won't even make a tonally fun playlist because it’s effectively a random Best of the 80s set with some wildcards thrown in, but it’s still better than actually listening to Teal. - Gavin Gaddis
WHITE LIES FIVE Pias America If you’re in the mood for an English-tinted rock album with plenty of electric guitar, a healthy dose of synth, and smooth vocals, there are worse options than FIVE by White Lies, especially since FIVE isn’t afraid to try new things. The end of "Kick Me," a song that lives comfortably somewhere on a spectrum between mid-career David Bowie and hard-driving Oasis single, flips the script by exchanging the guitar-led music with a simple piano plinking out the final notes. Harry McVeigh’s driving lyrics and deeper sound feel like what might happen if Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds ever tried to sing properly. I’ve not listened to anything else by White Lies but FIVE delivers a fun variety of tones and styles without leaving the band’s wheelhouse entirely at any point. The album works well as one total piece even with these moments straying from the main sound. This is the kind of album that begs to be consumed while sitting in a comfortable chair with the lights turned off (heavily-spiked adult beverage optional, of course). - Gavin Gaddis
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DEER HUNTER Why Hasn't Everything Disappeared? 4AD Deerhunter return with their first album in four years - their longest gap in between releases. During this time, frontman Bradford Cox must have taken time to reflect on the state of the world and our country, because while past Deerhunter albums have addressed Cox and second songwriter Lockett Pundt’s inner demons, Why Hasn’t Everything Disappeared? finds the band exploring outside perspectives with more observational takes on the world. Lyrically and thematically, this record has more in common with Athens, Georgia contemporaries Drive-By Truckers than any of Deerhunter’s previous work. My favorite song on the album, “What Happens to People?” is the prime example of this newfound perspective in Deerhunter. To me, it exemplifies the somber feeling of seeing someone stuck in old ways and longing for the past instead of embracing a better future. In a recent interview with Stereogum, Cox states that this album is an argument against nostalgia, and I think his songwriting argues his case well. Though Deerhunter have slowed down their output, they have yet to release a record less than great, and their latest is a welcome addition to their discography and necessary listen for rock fans in 2019. - Russ Finn
SHARON VAN ETTEN Remind Me Tomorrow JAGJAGUWAR If you are familiar with Sharon Van Etten’s work, you already know she is an incredible songwriter with a strong output of solid indie folk-rock albums. Van Etten’s latest release, Remind Me Tomorrow, presents us with the great, personal songwriting we’ve seen from her in the past, but offers an incredible new sonic direction; it's filled to the brim with lush, atmospheric synth sounds that propel the singer to new heights and add a sheen not heard in her music before. The new sonic direction on Remind Me Tomorrow, while brooding and dark, contrasts with Van Etten’s songwriting, which is often positive. This yin and yang of dark sounds and beautiful words result in a harmonious, warm, comforting album. If you like conventional pop and rock music, I couldn’t recommend this album enough. Van Etten has no shortage of fans, but deserves more recognition in an industry dominated by Lana Del Rey and the like. Take a listen to the single “Seventeen” and see for yourself. - Russ Finn
BOB MOULD Sunshine Rock Merge Records The former frontman for Hüsker Dü and Sugar, two of the most influential alternative rock bands of the last four decades, Bob Mould has been riding a resurgent wave of late thanks to a trio of critically-acclaimed albums released between 2012 and 2016 that revisited his signature wallof-guitars sound and recaptured his gift for melody - and fury, most importantly. But with Sunshine Rock, the notoriously conflicted 58-year-old is looking a bit more on the bright side - a newfound sunny disposition that, unfortunately, results in a number of by-thenumbers songs, including the highly irritating "Camp Sunshine." Still, Sunshine Rock is not without highlights, including the opening one-two punch of the title track and "What Do You Want Me to Do?" - both displaying Mould's unparalleled ability to combine heavy guitar and infectious hooks, a formula copied ad nauseam by numerous bands over the years. And to be fair, there are true moments of aggression ("Thirty Dozen Roses," "I Fought") and affecting bleakness ("Sin King") but the album ultimately comes off as vaguely generic with Mould primarily on cruise control - though even in middle gear he still blows most musicians off the road. Johnny Fletcher
ATOMIC ROAD KINGS Clean Up the Blood Bigtone Records Recorded using vintage analog equipment, Clean Up the Blood has a classic sound reminiscent of Atomic Road Kings frontman Big Jon Atkinson’s previous solo album, House Party at Big Jon’s. The band's deeply bluesy debut opens with “I’ve Got Time,” a ballad that looks at the life of a man who made questionable choices and finds himself in prison. “Rumors” begins with a blistering guitar riff from guest artist Tony Delgado while Eric VonHerzen’s harmonica playing shines in the middle of the song. On "Have Your Way," Bill Stuve’s bass line provides a nice beat for dancing. VonHerzen’s harmonica talents appear again in “My Way Back Home," his impressive solo taking center stage halfway through. On “You Got to Change,” Atkinson’s guitar and VonHerzen’s harmonica play off each other nicely. Elsewhere, Robert Welsh’s guest appearance on piano for “Vibrations” provides a rolling sound to complement the other instruments. Clean Up the Blood is a must have for anyone who appreciates the classic post-war American blues sound. - Paul Bragin A Case of the Blues is on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on 91.5FM WUEV, online at wuev.org and on the TuneIn radio app.
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MARCH BEER REVIEWS
This month’s beers are available depending on supply & demand at all 10 Liquor Locker locations. Visit our website at www.Liquor-Locker.com. GOOSE ISLAND NEXT COAST IPA
JONATHAN GLUFF - 4
I know I say this with every canned beer, but this one really seems to improve after pouring it out of the can. It transforms from a fairly unremarkable IPA to something more akin to a lager, light and refreshing, but with a touch of orange on the finish that remains subtle and sweet long afterward. It wouldn’t be unfair to favorably call this a marginally hoppier Blue Moon. It’ll definitely be a great summer beer.
PAUL BRAGIN - 4
10 BARREL BLOOD ORANGE IPA
JONATHAN GLUFF - 4
Rather than the typical sharp crispness that accompanies many other citrusenhanced IPAs, a blood orange infusion gives this one a darker citrus than usual, resulting in a more rounded flavor. With a mid-range IBU (International Bitterness Units) score, it makes for a milder IPA. Its character changes for the better (in my opinion) outside the can. Lighter than a winter ale but slightly heartier than most IPAs, it’s a great late winter/early spring beer.
ELYSIAN SPLIT SHOT
JONATHAN GLUFF - 4
A pairing between Elysian and a neighboring coffee company, Stumptown Coffee, java is a very prominent player in the flavor profile. It’s VERY thick and dark, with chocolate and dark-roasted coffee on the front of the palate followed by oatmeal on the finish. If you like your beers light, you might want to steer clear - Guinness seems light by comparison. However, if you like the heavier side (and espresso), you’ll find a well-crafted and complex brew.
PAUL BRAGIN - 4
A thick white head forms on this straw colored IPA. A nice amount of hop notes control the scent. The first sip of the beer contains a good balance of malt sweetness and hop bitterness, but the hop becomes a little bit stronger in the finish. This would be a good choice for people who are new to IPAs. Pair it with lemon asparagus risotto, wild boar tenderloin, nachos or buffalo chicken dip.
PAUL BRAGIN - 3.75
A thick white head tops this golden IPA. A burst of citrus from the blood orange in the beer dominates the scent profile. The initial tasting of the beer hits the mouth with carbonation, followed by both sweetness and tartness of the orange in the very long finish. This IPA might see a rise in popularity during the hot summer months. Pair it with fried chicken, tacos or other spicy dishes.
A thick tan head rests on this stout when poured into an English pub glass. The scent of roasted malt, coffee and sweetness from the lactose used in the brewing fill the nose. The sweetness hits the tongue first while drinking the beer, followed by coffee and roasted malt returning during the long finish. People who like stouts should try this seasonal. Pair it with beef, lamb, a hearty stew, your favorite chocolate dessert or tiramisu.
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 3
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 5
I almost bought this beer at Schnucks, so I'm glad they gave it to me to review. It pours a clear yellow color with good carbonation, but it's on the lighter side of flavor compared to other IPAs I've had. Still, the 7% ABV is nice. The finish disappointed me a little; overall, I would expect a little more out of Goose Island.
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This beer pours a cloudy amber color and you can smell the hops right away - i.e., it has your average heavy hops flavors. But the orange flavor still comes across on the light side. As IPAs go, it's better than average but a little more amped up orange flavor would turn this into a truly stellar beer.
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This a very dark beer with a nice tan head. It has a rich coffee flavor that hits you from the start. I can taste the roasted malts and the chocolate notes. This beer is very smooth and easy to drink. I'm not sure I have ever had an espresso milk stout, but I could drink it all day.
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NEW BELGIUM OAKSPIRE
bourbon barrel ring. Similar to their Fat Tire ale (a personal favorite of mine), there’s a biscuit-y undertone that complements the caramel and vanilla notes imparted by the bourbon. These components create a custard-like combination that belies its boozy 9% ABV. Fans of Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale will definitely enjoy this.
JONATHAN GLUFF - 4
There’s another collaboration this month, this time with Knob Creek distillery joining craft beer stalwarts New Belgium in throwing their hat into the burgeoning
PAUL BRAGIN - 5
A decent off-white head crowns this strong ale after pouring it into a snifter. Sweet scents from the malt and bourbon notes round out the scent profile. The bourbon flavors stay with the first taste, and a warming sensation comes
in the finish. People who enjoy bourbon will definitely want to try this limited edition beer. Pair it with barbecue like pork shoulder or ribs and finish the meal with apple pie and vanilla ice cream.
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4.5
This is a clear, amber-colored beer. I'm not much of a bourbon connoisseur, but this beer is full of bourbon flavor. I can detect some vanilla and toffee flavors. I have had other bourbon barrel beers but I think this is the best one yet. If anything, it almost has too much bourbon flavor for me but you get what you pay for - including a nice 9% ABV.
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