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6 0 C o m m u n it y & F a m ily 6 2 K id s W is h N e t w o r k 6 4 VHS Spotlight 6 6 Tri-State Pet Pics 76 M u g S h o t s

G o d sm a ck a t th e F o rd C e n te r A n In t e r v ie w w it h D r u m m e r S h a n n o n L a r k in 1 0 M u d d fe s t 2 0 1 9 a t th e O w e n s b o ro S p o rts c e n te r A n In t e r v ie w w it h T a n t r ic 's H u g o F e r r e ir a 14 The Doobie Brothers at the Old National Events Plaza A n In t e r v ie w w it h F o u n d in g M e m b e r T o m m y J o h n s t o n 1 8 A m y G r a n t a t t h e V ic t o r y T h e a t r e An Interview with the "Queen of Christian Pop" 20 Chicago at the Old National Events Plaza A n In t e r v ie w w it h F o u n d in g M e m b e r L e e L o u g h n a n e 2 2 T h e N e w s 4 U S p r in g W in g G u id e D o n 't C h ic k e n O u t , C h e c k it O u t !

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A QUICK NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

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resh off the biggest month of entertainment the tri-state

4/3), Guns & Hoses XII (Ford Center, 4/13), The Doobie

has likely ever seen, it's time to take a deep breath and

Brothers (ONEP, 4/17), Godsmack (Ford Center, 4/18) and

focus on what's really important: the beginning of spring.

Muddfest (Owensboro Sportscenter, 4/27). Be sure to check

A collective sigh of relief was audible as we finally waved

out our interview with Godsmack plus a chat with Chicago

goodbye to a truly annoying five-month-long rollercoaster

founding member Lee Loughnane for a preview of the long-

ride of unpleasant weather. Of course, seeing as this is the

running band's show at the Old National Events Plaza on 5/7.

Midwest, we're surely not out of the woods just yet; if memory

In other news, the changing of seasons also signals our first

serves correct, it snowed in April last year. But at least we're

food guide of the year. After much consideration and plenty

over the hump and no longer prisoners inside our homes.

of taste-testing, we put together the News 4U Spring Wing

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NEWS4U APRIL 2019 | UPCOMING EVENTS

GODSMACK WITH SPECIAL GUEST VOLBEAT

DRUMMER SHANNON LARKIN TALKS BAND LONGEVITY, "UNDER YOUR SCARS," TOURING WITH METALLICA AND MORE

F OR D CEN TER | A P RI L 18 | 7 P. M.

For over 20 years, Godsmack has reigned as one of the world's biggest rock bands, weathering changing musical trends with a string of hard-driving hits, including "Whatever," "Keep Away," "Awake," "I Stand Alone," "Cryin' Like a Bitch" and

YOU TOOK OVER FOR ORIGINAL DRUMMER TOMMY STEWART IN THE EARLY 2000S. WHAT WAS THE VIBE LIKE WHEN YOU JOINED? The vibe was amazing then and it hasn't stopped - and I think the

"Bulletproof" - the latter announcing a new era for the band

key to our longevity and the key to why we still all enjoy each oth-

as the lead single off 2018's When Legends Rise. Frontman

er so much is that we're lucky and blessed enough and successful

Sully Erna's signature growl has softened in places on this lat-

enough to take a year off. So, since I joined the band on Faceless,

est release, most dramatically on the piano-based "Under Your

2003, we've taken four years between every record. That gives us

Scars," displaying a well-earned maturity and confidence to

a year to write and record it, then two years to work it, tour it - you

explore emotions other than rage. Still, there's plenty of anger

know, tour our asses off, which we love to do; and then we get

and aggression to be found on Godsmack's seventh studio al-

a year apart so that we can go and do side projects. Sully does

bum. Tracks like "Take It to the Edge," "Eye of the Storm" and

solo work; me and [lead guitarist] Tony [Rombola] do Apocalypse

"Just One Time" are as heavy as anything the band's produced

Blues Revue. And, also, when we get back together finally at the

over the last two decades while benefiting from a more mod-

end of that year apart - after playing with different musicians in

ern sheen.

different genres - it makes us really appreciate what we have with each other. It makes it fresh and new again and that's why we've

One thing that definitely hasn't changed is Godsmack's com-

been able to roll with the punches through the years without

mitment to live performance. The band's relentless touring

changing our sound drastically or anything. We've been able to

schedule is something the guys take pride in, particularly

keep up, I think, with the trends in rock music.

drummer Shannon Larkin who grew up steeped in punk rock and metal and knows only one way to do music: full on. He kindly spoke with News 4U ahead of the show at the Ford Center.

THERE WAS SOME INITIAL TREPIDATION ABOUT THE NEW ALBUM AMONGST FANS REGARDING THE USE OF OUTSIDE WRITERS AND THE MORE MODERN PRODUCTION. BUT ONCE PEOPLE ACTUALLY HEARD IT, THEY LOVED IT.

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And thank god for that, right? We've always had a very bare

Most of my friends are really big biker dudes, you know, and I

bones production from the first record all the way up to 1000hp.

was worried because they like the hard sh*t. And now I'm get-

We didn't use synthesizers or any of that modern sounding

ting calls from all these tattooed, big, hairy biker dudes saying,

stuff because we come from the school...we come from clas-

'yeah, man, my favorite song is "Under Your Scars."'

sic rock and hard rock and heavy metal and thrash metal. No frills - we can say we're a blue

GODSMACK

collar band, man. So this was

WITH METALLICA JUST AFTER

FIRST

TOURED

the first record where we ever

FRONTMAN JAMES HETFIELD

had...like the first song, "Bul-

HAD RETURNED FROM REHAB

letproof." It's right there in

BACK IN 2003. THAT MUST

the verse [makes keyboard

HAVE BEEN INTERESTING.

sounds] - it's obviously a syn-

Well, Hetfield went through a lot

thesizer. So, we were like, 'gee,

of sh*t to become sober. And I

I hope it doesn't freak our fans

mean a lot of sh*t. So, by the time

out.' We were all a little appre-

we toured with them on Some

hensive but I always tell people that all the gold records and all

Kind of Monster, he was just humble; every single day, Hetfield

the accolades we get mean nothing to us compared to the fact

would walk into our dressing room, sit down on the couch and

that we have longevity - which is our proudest badge of honor

be like, 'hey guys, how's everybody?' Even the last day of the

that we wear. It's 20 years as a band; most bands...well, my first

six weeks, when he would walk in I'd be like, 'oh my god, there

five bands I was in got signed to major labels and you know,

he is.' It never went away. I just couldn't believe that I was sit-

you have about a one to two record career in this business. It's

ting there next to James f*cking Hetfield. We went to Europe

a really hard business; it's a lot of luck and a lot of timing.

first and man, their manager told us to be prepared that in certain countries you'll get booed; every band does. Of course, at

WHAT DID YOU THINK WHEN SULLY FIRST PRESENTED

the end of the tour when we came back, we were one of only

"UNDER YOUR SCARS" WITH THAT DELICATE PIANO MO-

two bands that have toured Europe with them that did not get

TIF? IS THAT HOW THE SONG WAS PRESENTED TO YOU

booed once. And so, with that said, we only had that tour in

INITIALLY?

Europe. But then [drummer] Lars [Ulrich] said, 'so do you want

Yeah, Sully sat down and just played that song for me before

to go tour America, too?' And we were like, 'what?! - anything

it was complete. It was just the melody and the main line. It

you say, Lars.' So, we kind of scored the American tour from not

was obvious that it was beautiful and his voice sounds amaz-

getting booed in Europe.

ing. That stems from his solo work. He's one of these guys that makes me sick because he can pick up an instrument and within

SPEAKING OF OPENING BANDS, VOLBEAT IS ON BOARD

two to three years...like, he started playing piano and in just a

FOR THIS TOUR. DO YOU HAVE A PERSONAL CONNEC-

few years he was Elton John. It's crazy - he's that talented. Me,

TION WITH THEM?

I play drums and a little bit of bass. So, he picked up the piano

Firstly, they're a great band; they're heavy and the singer has

for his first solo album, Avalon, and man, just progressed like

a voice that's unique and they'll be around for a long time. On

he does, very rapidly. So, by the time he showed me "Scars,"

a personal level, when I met them, I walked into their dressing

it sounded just awesome to me. It took the longest to record

room and there was a big Ramones tapestry hanging and the

and went through so many metamorphoses, arrangement

Ramones happen to be my favorite all time band, so I immedi-

changes. We're not stupid - we understand that there's nothing

ately had a bond.

worse than the cheesy rock ballad, but having said that, it's really about the arrangement. Which is what makes all those 80's

For tickets and more info, visit fordcenter.com. The Ford Center

rock ballads sound the same. We tried to do a more 70's style

is located at 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd. in downtown Evansville.

rock ballad and it ended up being a monster; we really love it.

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NEWS4U APRIL 2019 | UPCOMING EVENTS

MUDDFEST

2019

OWEN SB OR O SP ORT S C E NT E R | A P RI L 27 | 7 P.M .

For the uninitiated, let's make something very clear: Muddfest

TANTRIC'S HUGO FERREIRA TALKS MERCURY RETROGRADE, CREATING LAYERS OF CLEVERNESS IN HIS SONGS, CREEPY VOCAL HARMONIES AND MORE sums up the best elements of Tantric in one album.

does not involve mud in any way, shape or form. And thank god for that. True hard rock fans know that Muddfest is a badass tour featuring some of the best bands of the last two decades with headliner Puddle of Mudd supported by Saliva, Trapt, Saving Abel and Tantric. It's the sort of show that's sure to restore your faith in music and leave your neck sore from an evening of headbanging. Doesn't get much better.

Ferreira kindly spoke with News 4U ahead of Muddfest. YOU RECENTLY PLAYED A SHOW WITH SAVING ABEL IN

DAYTONA BEACH. I ASSUME YOU KNOW ALL THE OTHER BANDS ON THE MUDDFEST BILL AS WELL.

Yeah, [Puddle of Mudd frontman] Wes [Scantlin] I've known for 20 years, and I've known the older guys from Saliva for about the

Between them, the bands on the Muddfest bill have sold millions of records and scored numerous top 40 hits, all of which you'll hear when the tour arrives at the Owensboro Sportscenter on April 27 - songs like "Blurry," "She Hates Me," "Click Click Boom," "Ladies and Gentlemen," "Addicted," "Headstrong" and "Breakdown." The soundtrack of your life, in other words, blasted at top volume for one incredible evening of rock.

same. It's always good - we all know each other and there's no surprises . 2018'S MERCURY RETROGRADE REALLY SEEMED TO COALESCE ALL THE

BEST ELEMENTS OF TANTRIC INTO ONE ALBUM.

I think we were definitely able to do that most successfully with that record. And, you know what? Great records come about by accident - they really do. Every record that you write, you write with passion and I'm proud of all of them. There are

Formed in Louisville in 1998 by former members of Days of the New, Tantric brought vocalist Hugo Ferreira on board and wasted no time scoring three big hits with "Breakdown," "Astounded" and "Mourning." Ferreira continues to record and tour with a new cast of musicians, hitting a creative peak with 2018's Mercury Retrograde, a dark and diverse collection of songs that

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just some that come out a little more effortlessly than others. WHAT SEEMS TO SEPARATE TANTRIC FROM OTHER BANDS

OF YOUR GENERATION IS THE OFTEN DARK NATURE OF THE MATERIAL AND INTERESTING MUSICAL INFLUENCES -

A MIDDLE EASTERN INFLUENCE, IN PARTICULAR, CAN BE


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HEARD IN A LOT OF YOUR WORK.

I don't necessarily take a straight ahead approach to songwriting in the sense that...like you said, some of the other groups of my genre. But, I guess that I have so many influences that are not American. My dad was a really great musician and basically, I just got exposed to a lot of music that I thought was cool even at a young age. So, I guess the amalgamation of all of that creates, you know, a non-conscious style of writing. But, I definitely don't pick the obvious... I like there to be layers of cleverness in songs that some people never get and some people get later. I like for a song to always be able to give you a little bit more, the more you put into it as far as listening, because there's so many nuances and details that we work really hard to get in there - subtle and so fluid. So, I guess the attention to detail is really important as well. YOUR VOCAL APPROACH ALSO STANDS OUT -

BOTH YOUR DEEP TONE AND YOUR ABILITY TO HARMONIZE

WITH YOURSELF IN UNIQUE WAYS. IS THAT SOMETHING YOU DEVELOPED OVER TIME AS A SINGER?

I always did a lot of harmonies and on this record I even had [gui-

tarist] 'Bas sing as this other, alternate personality that was on a song called "Wannabe" and it's kind of like there's the devil and angel on your shoulder type of scenario. It's cool, definitely, to have textures in harmonies and make them creepy and not, like, "Go Tell It on the Mountain" - nothing against the Baptist church [laughs]. God bless 'em. To me, my whole goal is to tell stories that... like, a few years ago I did this cover of "Carol of the Bells" but I did it as myself. But even that is a really creepy... a little darker version. I'll save the major chords for Mary Poppins. I want to be able to look myself in the mirror, all right? For tickets and more info, visit owensborosportscenter.com. The Owensboro Sportscenter is located at 1215 Hickman Ave. in Owensboro, KY.

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NEWS4U APRIL 2019 | UPCOMING EVENTS

THE DOOBIE BROTHERS

FOUNDING MEMBER TOMMY JOHNSTON TALKS WITH NEWS 4U GUEST CONTRIBUTOR ART WOODWARD ABOUT KEEPING THINGS FRESH, A NEW STUDIO RECORDING, PLAYING THE HISTORIC BEACON THEATRE AND MORE

OL D N ATION AL E VE NT S P LA Z A | A P RI L 1 7 | 7 P.M .

LY INTO IT… GETTING BATHED IN SONGS LIKE “LISTEN TO Inexplicably still waiting to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Doobie Brothers have a virtually air-tight case to be made for inclusion: four Grammy Awards, 48 million albums sold and a catalog of iconic songs that seemingly has no end, featuring such beloved classics as "Listen to the Music," "China Grove," "What a Fool Believes," "Long Train Runnin'," "Black Water," "Takin' It to the Streets," "Jesus Is Just Alright" and on and on. Undeterred by the apparent snub, founding members Tommy Johnston and Pat Simmons - on board since 1970 - and longtime guitarist John McFee remain committed to performing

THE MUSIC” AND “BLACK WATER,” SO IT’S ALWAYS SPE-

CIAL FOR US; BUT FOR YOU, PLAYING NIGHT-AFTER-NIGHT, HOW DOES THE BAND KEEP IT FRESH? AND HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR AN UPCOMING TOUR?

Generally, we get together days ahead of the tour and we rehearse for three days. We make up a set list… change songs out… try new stuff… We’re doing a lot of deep cuts as well these days. Stuff we haven’t played in years. That started as we geared up for our Beacon [Theatre] residency last year. We’ve played everything from “Dark-eyed Cajun Woman” to “Sweet Maxine” to… at the same time, we always try to do that without dumping the chestnuts, ‘cause people always want to hear those. We have a huge catalog, so we are never at a loss to find songs. Tons and

for the band's legion of loyal fans, finding new and interesting

tons. It’s just a matter of, will they fit? Will they work? Will they

ways to present this timeless music that continues to translate

keep the set going in the direction you want it to go?

across generations.

WELL, IF YOU CAN FIT IN “DARK-EYED CAJUN WOMAN” AT THE SHOW IN EVANSVILLE, I’D APPRECIATE IT.

YOU GUYS HAVE BEEN TOURING FOR A LONG TIME. I HAVE

A VINTAGE CONCERT “T” THAT SAYS: “THE DOOBIE BROTH-

ERS 25 YEARS ON THE ROAD.” AND I GOT IT BACK IN ’94. 50 YEARS ON THE ROAD?

[Laughs] Yeah, coming up on it. Next year. We’re doing about 90 shows a year these days. Our current tour starts April 9. AT A DOOBIE BROTHERS SHOW, THE AUDIENCE IS TOTAL-

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[Laughs] It goes over well. It always does. It’s a blues tune and was meant to be nothing more. A tip of the hat to B.B. King. That’s why I wrote it. YOU MENTIONED YOUR BEACON THEATRE PERFORMANCE LAST SUMMER. WHAT WAS THAT LIKE?

Last July we did a two-night residency at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.


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AS I RECALL, IT WAS A UNIQUE PERFORMANCE AT AN HISTORIC VENUE.

Yes, we played the Toulouse Street album all the way through, and then came back out and played The Captain and Me record. And we did that two nights in a row! We’ve never in our lives played an album live from start to finish the way it was sequenced on the record. It was really interesting… and it was a lot of work. Some of those songs we never played live before. I HATED TO MISS THAT SHOW.

Well, you will get a chance to see it because we have a DVD/CD of that concert coming out - the whole thing. I want to say, in June. COOL. CAN’T WAIT! SO, THE BAND’S LAST STUDIO RELEASE, SOUTHBOUND, WAS A REBOOT OF SOME OF THE DOOBIE

BROTHERS’ GREATEST HITS WITH A NASHVILLE KICK FEATURING A NUMBER OF TOP COUNTRY ARTISTS ALONGSIDE THE BAND. TELL ME ABOUT PUTTING THAT ALBUM TOGETHER.

Everything was done in two studios - Starstruck and Blackbird, both in Nashville - using incredible, emphasis on “incredible,” studio musicians. Mind blowing. Two takes and your song was done as far as the track goes. Everything! I was blown away. It was produced by David Huff. I HEAR YOU GUYS ARE WRITING AND RECORDING NEW MATERIAL AGAIN. CAN YOU TELL ME A LITTLE ABOUT THAT?

Yeah, we are working on an EP with five songs. We did some cowriting with a producer and are recording in his LA studio. He works with another artist who's very large and tours quite a bit. DO YOU HAVE A RELEASE DATE SET?

No we don’t. [After the tour] we will hopefully get together with the producer so we can get that all polished up, completely mixed, mastered and ready to go. SO, JOHN COWAN HAS BEEN BACK WITH THE BAND FOR A DECADE NOW, ON BASS AND HARMONY VOCALS. DID YOU KNOW HE IS AN EVANSVILLE NATIVE?

Yeah, he told me that. He is a phenomenal singer, and a great bass player as well. He’s got a very high voice, so he doesn’t have to kill himself to get there. TOMMY, THAT’S ALL I HAVE FOR YOU NOW. THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME THIS MORNING TO SPEAK WITH ME. You bet. My pleasure, man. Take care!

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"The Queen of Christian Pop" on her soothing vocal tone, the importance of good lighting, songwriting as therapy and more

AMY GRANT VICTORY TH EAT RE | MAY 2 | 7 P. M.

Amy Grant is a very busy woman at the moment. With two

melody singer. But, you know, your voice is a muscle and so I guess

weddings to help plan and a graduation on the horizon, her family

I just was never interested in all the frills. But, you know what? Two

life with country star Vince Gill is full-on and sleep is elusive. But

of our kids are great with all of that - Vince's and my daughter and

the 58-year-old singer known for such massive hits as "Baby, Baby,"

then his older daughter Jenny, my "I do" daughter. I mean, wow,

"Every Heartbeat" and "That's What Love Is For" finds her escape

they can just do anything, but that just never occurred to me; I'm

in music, still energized by the joy of the creative process and the

pretty basic.

connections made through live performance even four decades on from the release of her self-titled 1977 debut.

WHERE DID YOUR POISE ON STAGE COME FROM - ESPECIALLY AT SUCH AN EARLY AGE?

Even as a teenager, Grant displayed a maturity beyond her years,

You know, I've never thought about that. My parents were both...

carrying herself with a quiet confidence that projected well on stage

just sort of had a natural, elegant reserve and I think that was

and translated to an increasingly successful run of studio albums

probably just the time. And I guess maybe being from the south

- a run that went supernova with 1991's Heart in Motion, a multi-

and I also just... you know, music was a good way for me to find

platinum juggernaut that spawned numerous hit singles. But that's

honesty and friendship with myself - to be vulnerable in ways that

just the tip of the iceberg. The Georgia native's career highlights

didn't feel excruciatingly scary. And in doing that, it kind of created

also include six Grammys and over 20 GMA Dove Awards as well

a space for other people to come together. So, I was never a kid

as a long list of honors for her philanthropic endeavors.

that would sing in the mirror, look this way, look that way. I mean, to this day, I can barely look at anything I have ever done. [Laughs]

Grant kindly spoke with News 4U just before jetting off to the

I did a Hallmark Christmas special and people were going, 'I loved

Dominican Republic for five days to attend her daughter's senior

the special,' and I never watched it. I hosted a TV show called Three

class trip.

Wishes and it was so much fun doing the episodes. I saw the pilot; that was it. I never did it for that and it's, like, whew, it's hard to

YOUR SOOTHING VOCAL TONE IS A WELCOME RELIEF IN

watch yourself.

THIS ERA OF AMERICAN IDOL HISTRIONICS. DID YOU MAKE

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A CONSCIOUS DECISION EARLY ON TO TAKE A SIMPLER

ARE YOU TOO SELF-CRITICAL?

APPROACH TO SINGING?

I don't know what it is. It's like it makes me... I mean, I appreciate a

I think our limitations create our style and so I never... I always loved

flattering picture as much as any woman, and the older I get, I'm

singer-songwriters and, you know, I guess I've always just been a

like, 'whoa, lighting is everything.' You know, I do the best I can with

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what I have - every day I get up and put myself together; that's what I saw my mom do. But I operate with the most freedom in life when I am the least self-aware. And I want to feel free. And so when you say, "poise," or whatever you said. I heard it as "poise" - that's fantastic. Ok, now don't think about that too much...[laughs] DO YOU FEEL LIKE PEOPLE HAVE A PERCEPTION THAT YOU'VE LIVED A CHARMED LIFE, SO TO SPEAK? Perception just feels like whatever's beyond six degrees of separation. So that's not really even on my radar. What I do find interesting...well, first off, I have a friend here that's in town and she's staying here at the house. And it makes me laugh because we both stayed up late - my husband's out of town - and she has a television production company; she does commercials. So, there's two hard workin' women staying up late - she's on her computer prepping for a commercial that involves dogs and I am making a list for the spring break trip that has elaborate things like: clean out the litter box, don't forget to update the calendar before you leave. But, anyway, I sat down to work on my list and I lit a couple of little candles and brought some flowers over and arranged them and pulled a lamp close by and she started laughing at me and said, 'do you have to make everything a special moment?' I laughed because I don't even think about it. To me, to make something beautiful or special requires so little investment. You just have to care. YOU GENERALLY CO-WRITE YOUR SONGS. DO YOU NEED THAT CONNECTION WITH ANOTHER MUSICIAN TO MAKE SOMETHING HAPPEN? The best kind of songwriting is therapy 101 - just talking about life, talking, talking, talking and then you go, 'yes, let's let that be the direction.' It's incredible conversation that then produces a song. But if I sit down to write and I'm all by my lonesome, I just feel like I sort of default to the same chord progressions that I know; I get bored. I'm a better co-writer. ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING ON NEW MATERIAL OR IS SLEEP THE MAIN CONCERN AT THE MOMENT? Chris Eaton and I finished one song two weeks ago; I started doing it live. We're half-way through another one. I've got a songwriting date with Natalie Hemby on the calendar in April - she's a great songwriter. And I'm working on a Christmas song for Marc Martel that he and I are going to do together. It's weird... because when I go to play music, everybody wants to hear old stuff, so I don't feel this driving urge to create a lot of new music this year. I think I have other... you know, the weddings. I don't have a lot of downtime. For tickets and more info, visit victorytheatre.com. The Victory is located at 600 Main St. in downtown Evansville.

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NEWS4U APRIL 2019 | UPCOMING EVENTS

CHICAGO

FOUNDING MEMBER LEE LOUGHNANE ON THE BAND'S BEATLES HOMAGE, THE EBB AND FLOW OF A LONG CAREER, STAYING TRUE TO THE MUSIC AND MORE

OL D N ATION AL E VE NT S P LA Z A | MAY 7 | 8 P.M .

The jubilant blast of the horn section is unmistakable even 50

ALWAYS HAD MULTIPLE SONGWRITERS AND VOCALISTS, A

years later. Near melodic perfection, the opening bars to "Does

RARITY IN TODAY'S MUSIC INDUSTRY.

Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?," Chicago's 1969 top 10

As I've been listening to the Beatles station, Paul [McCartney] has

hit, still distinguish the band as something wholly unique, marking

said that he had a conversation with one of the guys in the Rolling

the beginning of a long and winding musical road that's seen

Stones about how the Beatles had four lead voices in the band

these legendary Windy City players expertly fuse jazz, pop and

where most bands have one. And we have been fortunate to have

rock to create timeless songs. Their decades-long career includes

multiple leads as well. With the Beatles, that was a big, big, big,

such incredible highlights as "25 or 6 to 4," "Saturday in the Park,"

big deal and we still pay homage to them every night. We used

"If You Leave Me Now," "Make Me Smile," "Hard Habit to Break,"

to do Beatles songs when we first went out on the road - and then

"You're the Inspiration" and many more hits that helped to earn

after a while we had so many hits that people started saying, 'How

the band a place in the Rock and Hall of Fame in 2016.

come you're doing Beatles songs? Why don't you do your own?' But it's because we've always loved them. So now at the end of

For Chicago, the acknowledgement of their past work was

"Feeling Stronger Every Day"...the very end of our song is [mimics

certainly appreciated; however, this is a group that's always

melodic horn playing] - at the end we sandwiched in two Beatles

moving forward. Not only do they still perform 100+ shows a year,

songs: "Magical Mystery Tour" and "Got to Get You into My Life."

the passion for writing new music never dims. 2014's Chicago XXXVI: NOW delighted longtime fans with a greater emphasis on

MOST BANDS THAT HAVE BEEN AROUND A LONG TIME

the horns and a wealth of unforgettable melodies that harkened

AREN'T EVEN INTERESTED IN MAKING NEW MUSIC BECAUSE

back to the band's heyday. With three original members still in it

THE LANDSCAPE HAS CHANGED SO MUCH.

for the long haul - keyboardist/vocalist Robert Lamm, trumpeter

It's changing while we're on the phone [laughs].

Lee Loughnane and trombonist James Pankow - work continues on a follow-up as well as plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Chicago Transit Authority.

SO HOW DO YOU APPROACH THE RELEASE OF NEW MATERIAL

AS WAS QUITE EVIDENT ON CHICAGO XXXVI, THE BAND HAS

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WITH

DIFFERENT

LISTENING

SEEMINGLY POPPING UP OVER NIGHT, ETC.?

FORMATS


Exactly. You have to answer those questions as you're doing it. You try to figure out what the best way of presenting it to the audience is and that changes from week to week, seemingly. It's difficult to keep up with it, but we have people that are in the forefront of that that try to help us along. But what we do is keep writing music. You do what you do and see what happens. We are still at a point 50 plus years later where we are able and willing and want to continue. So that's pretty cool in itself. SPEAKING OF 50 YEARS...HOW HAS THE BAND DEALT WITH THE INEVITABLE EBB AND FLOW OF SUCH A LONG MUSIC CAREER? EVERY TIME THAT CHICAGO SEEMS TO BE DOWN AND OUT ON THE CHARTS, YOU RISE LIKE A PHOENIX FROM THE ASHES AND SCORE MORE HITS. Maybe that's why I moved to Arizona; I live close to Phoenix - I'm rising from the ashes [laughs]. It goes hand in hand. But, we have never taken a year off; we've always been on the road, so it doesn't seem like it's been up and down. In reality, those things happen for you guys, for the press or the fans more than for us because we're always working. We still play a hundred shows a year. THE BAND'S HEAVY TOURING SCHEDULE HAS RESULTED IN SOME MEMBERS RETIRING FROM THE ROAD. HAS THAT AFFECTED THE SOUND AT ALL OR IS THE MUSIC EFFECTIVELY MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE INDIVIDUAL? If we play the songs right, they wouldn't miss me if I was gone. If the songs sound good, that's all they need. The music is more important, I think, than the individual. IT'S FRANKLY AMAZING HOW YOU MANAGE TO CAPTURE THE ORIGINAL CHICAGO SOUND ONSTAGE. The thing is that three of us - me, Jimmy Panko and Robert Lamm - are still in the band and we were there day one when there were only six of us, when we first started before [Peter] Cetera joined the band. Before we made the first record there were six guys and there's still half the band left; it's unbelievable. The press sees how many faces have been in the band and realistically, yes, there are 10 guys onstage now - seven of the names weren't there in the beginning, but three of us were. I think that's why the songs still sound as close to what the fans remember from the beginning, from the record. For tickets and more info, visit oldnationaleventsplaza.com. The Old National Events Plaza is located at 715 Locust St. in downtown Evansville.

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NEWS4U APRIL 2019 | COVER FEATURE

G N I R SP WING E D I U G N E W S 4 U 'S

, t u O n e k Don't Chicit Out! Check

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Sassy & Sweet BBQ Wings

WHY OUR WINGS ARE KING Not just a haven for great live music, Lamasco kills it in the kitchen, too. Their BBQ WINGS are HUGE - lightly breaded and tossed in the bar's in-house signature sauce till they're dripping with sweet and sassy goodness, just the way you like 'em!

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sportsman's bar & grille

JUST A FEW THINGS ABOUT WINGS!

WHY OUR WINGS ARE KING A Franklin Street institution, Sportsman's makes some mean grub and their WILLIE G. WINGS - named after a loyal customer - top the list. Fried naked to perfection and tossed in a housemade, seasoned rub that's top secret, they're lipsmackin' good!

1331 W. FRANKLIN STREET, EVANSVILLE, IN | (812) 437-0171

1. BUFFALO WINGS GAINED POPULARITY BECAUSE OF THE BUFFALO BILLS. In the early 90’s the team made it to the Super Bowl four times in a row which put a spotlight on these tasty Super Bowl snacks.

j's sportsbar & grill NEWS4U'S SPRING WING GUIDE

WHY OUR WINGS ARE KING

2. THE WORLD RECORD FOR MOST WINGS EATEN IS 444 WINGS IN 26 MINUTES.

J's BONE-IN WINGS are offered two ways: J's Style or Traditional. The former is fried to crisp perfection and served with J's tasty inhouse signature sauce. For traditionalists, the latter comes breaded and deep-fried and served with sweet hot chili sauce. Both rock!

In the 2015 Wing Bowl, Patrick “Deep Dish” Bertoletti ate 444 wings while Molly Schuyler came in a close second with 440 wings. #girlpower. 2315 W FRANKLIN ST, EVANSVILLE, IN 1602 VANN AVENUE, EVANSVILLE, IN | (812) 401-2266

(812) 422-0801


Enigma Bar & grill

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g sensation Mouth Waterin l at the of sweet hot al nifico! same time mag

WHY OUR WINGS ARE KING These mouth-watering MANGO HABANERO BONEIN WINGS from Enigma are equal parts hot and sweet, creating a taste sensation that can only be described as magnifico! Wash it all down with one of their famous margaritas to complete your Enigma experience.

BOKEH LOUNGE WHY OUR WINGS ARE KING Prepared and fried naked, these BOKEH BUFFALO WINGS are seasoned for an extra zing and tossed in a house-made buffalo sauce that's got a serious kick to it and a little sass, too. Served with fresh celery and house-made blue cheese for dipping.

4044 S PROFESSIONAL LN, STE B, NEWBURGH, IN | (812) 490-0600

Lyle's sportszone

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WHY OUR WINGS ARE KING Looking to heat things up a little bit? Lyle's HOT/NUCLEAR WINGS are virtually explosive, guaranteed to light a fire in your mouth and send shock waves through your body. Translation: they're really freaking good. Pair them with an ice-cold brew and kick back at Lyle's!

1007 PARRETT ST, EVANSVILLE, IN (812) 909-0388

1404 E MORGAN AVE, EVANSVILLE, IN | (812) 425-7729

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PIZZA KING WHY OUR WINGS ARE KING Everything Pizza King makes rules. For example, their KING WINGS are baked to perfection, never fried. And you've got your choice of mild, medium or hot, so don't wait, let Pizza King give you the royal treatment at one of their three locations!

KING WINGS

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gangnam

JUST A FEW THINGS ABOUT WINGS!

WHY OUR WINGS ARE KING For something new and exciting, try Gangnam's KOREAN WINGS - sweet and spicy and made from scratch. And totally addicting! Dine in or carry out. Either way, Gangnam's unique cuisine will give you a whole new taste experience!

3 TRI-STATE LOCATIONS, EVANSVILLE / NEWBURGH, IN

. WINg STOP NEWS4U'S SPRING WING GUIDE

3. JULY 29TH IS NATIONAL CHICKEN WING DAY. Can you say best freaking day of the year? In 1977 the mayor of Buffalo proclaimed that July 29th would forever more be known as National Chicken Wing Day. Thank you, Mr. Mayor.

WHY OUR WINGS ARE KING Jonesing for a taste of Louisiana? Wingstop's LOUISIANA RUB BONE-IN WINGS will take you there with a blend of tangy seasoning and spices that captures the essence of their Original Hot, Lemon Pepper and Cajun flavors. Crispy goodness that will not disappoint!

4. RANCH IS THE MOST POPULAR WING DIPPING SAUCE.

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(270) 240-2976

Some people just can’t handle the heat (or can’t live without ranch). Bleu cheese is the second most popular dipping sauce, of course.


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MAIDENs brewery GLUTEN-FREE

WHY OUR WINGS ARE KING Here's a little something special for you health nuts out there: GLUTEN-FREE BONELESS WINGS. Coated in rice flour and seasoned to perfection, these delicious wings are then deep-fried for supreme tenderness. Served with a side of in-house sweet chili sauce.

BUD ' S bar & Grill WHY OUR WINGS ARE KING Franklin Street's newest bar is bringing more than just a country vibe to the west side. They're also serving up some good eats like PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY WINGS, created with a recipe that's under lock and key - too good to share! Check out Bud's and chow down!

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Leroy's tavern

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WHY OUR WINGS ARE KING A west side favorite with some of the best karaoke around, Leroy's is also known for great tavern food like their BUFFALO HOT WINGS, cooked tender to the bone and tossed in an in-house buffalo hot sauce that's guaranteed to please any wing lover!

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WHY OUR WINGS ARE KING Satisfy your chicken craving twice over at Bar Louie with BONELESS BUFFALO WINGS and SWEET 'N SASSY PORK WINGS. The former is a classic, in-house favorite that customers love; the latter is a brand new addition, already gaining a big following. Dive in!

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kevin's

Backstage BAR & GRILL WHY OUR WINGS ARE KING THE place to go before all the big games and concerts at the Ford Center and Victory in downtown Evansville, Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill also has a great menu featuring killer BBQ BONELESS WINGS - mild, medium or hot 'n sassy. Bone appetit (get it?)!

JUST A FEW THINGS ABOUT WINGS! 5. THE PACIFIC REGION CONSUMES THE LEAST WINGS IN THE COUNTRY. Step it up west coast. The South consumes the most wings in the country.

6. THE AVERAGE AMERICAN EATS 90 WINGS PER YEAR. Hey, it’s never bad to be above average, amirite? Wings have become a staple of American cuisine and we should celebrate that.

franklin street tavern NEWS4U'S SPRING WING GUIDE

WHY OUR WINGS ARE KING Voted favorite college bar several times over, this after-work gathering spot serves up all kinds of delicious fare, including the BUCKET OF WINGS - thick and meaty with a succulent smokehouse flavor that simply doesn't require sauce. Too good!

7. AMERICANS EAT ABOUT 1.25 BILLION WINGS ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY ALONE. That many wings could circle the Grand Canyon 120 times. 524 MAIN STREET, EVANSVILLE, IN (812) 424-5020

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NEWS4U APRIL 2019 | CUISINE & DINING

What's cookin' The DoubleTree by Hilton hotel recently celebrated its

second

anniversary

in the River City. Its

The warm bacon vinaigrette adds a welcome savory sweetness. The Seafood Kabobs sees two sticks of shrimp, scallops, and

salmon seasoned with sea salt and cracked pepper laid on a bed

convenient location right

of rice alongside asparagus spears. The white wine lemon butter

in the heart of downtown

glaze especially shines through on the scallops, and the salmon

Evansville has made it

is smoky and flavorful.

a favorite with travelers over the past two years; the skywalk attached to the adjacent Ford Center and its restaurant, Stone City Grill, make it a great choice for native Evansvillians as well.

Last but most certainly not least was their variation of Surf &

Turf. Your choice of shrimp or scallops (scallops, in my case; I needed more after the previous Seafood Kabobs) come with

a thick center-cut tenderloin, perfectly seared and cooked to hold in the juices. It’s often said a good steak needs only salt and pepper, and this one exemplifies that credo; these simple

Executive Chef Joe Bennett and Assistant General Manager

seasonings seem to permeate the entire cut. Plated with fresh cut

Jared Smith guided me through an assortment of menu items,

green beans and creamy mashed potatoes that find just the right

starting with their Sesame Tuna. A thick slice of seared ahi tuna

consistency, it’s truly a remarkable meal.

- ringed by sesame seeds and adorned with chopped cilantro - sits atop a wonton, with wasabi coulis drizzled across it. The

It’s often easy to overlook - or even be unaware of - onsite

tuna’s tenderness complements the crunchiness of the wanton,

eateries, or to dismiss them as simply a place to eat if you’re

and the creamy coulis is slightly sweet with just a hint of spice.

only in from out of town. But if you’re looking for fine dining and

The Indiana Corn Salad is a take on a Cobb featuring Indiana’s

most famous produce. With mixed greens, black beans, bacon,

an atmosphere equally suited for meetings or date night, make Stone City Grill your next destination.- Jonathan Gluff

red onion, grape tomatoes, goat cheese crumbles, and - of course - roasted corn, it’s a great use of complementary tastes and textures to bring life to what is often a less exciting course.

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NEWS4U APRIL 2019 | CUISINE & DINING

IN THE KITCHEN

with Chef Amanda Hancock BAKED COD WITH A LEMON CHIMICHURRI

Lent season is here and for those that follow this annual religious observance, it's time to put meat-

INGREDIENTS

cious and healthful.

• • • • • • • • • •

Find more recipes on

DIRECTIONS

eating on the backburner and focus on lighter fare like fish, eggs and veggies. But even if you're not the church-going kind, it never hurts to cut back on the heavy stuff for awhile and opt for fresh, nutritious meals that perfectly complement the arrival of spring. To get you on the right track, I'm offering up one of my favorite seafood recipes that's both deli-

Chef Amanda Hancock's website: www.chefamandahancock.com And in her book:

The Best is Yet to Come

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8.

4 cod filets 3TBS fresh lemon juice 3TBS melted butter ½ tsp paprika ¼ tsp lemon-pepper seasoning (I use Penzey’s when I can find it) ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 large handful of minced fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 2 large cloves of minced garlic The juice and zest of two large lemons Salt and pepper to taste

Pre-heat oven to 400F. Mix 2TBS lemon juice and butter. Mix the AP flour, paprika, lemon-pepper seasoning and salt & pepper. Dip the filets in the juice/butter mix and then into the seasoned flour mix, shaking the excess flour from the fish. In a 13x9 inch cooking dish that has been lightly coated with olive oil, place the fish in it and drizzle some extra lemon juice over the top for extra flavor. Bake the fish for 12-15 minutes or until the fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. While the fish is baking, put the fresh parsley, garlic, lemon juice and zest into a food processor and pulse until blended but not smooth. When the fish is still warm, top with the fresh parsley/garlic/lemon mixture and enjoy!

Put a Greek spin on this dish just by adding some mint and cilantro into the chimichurri. Also, if you like a little spice, add some crushed red pepper. Try different kinds of fish. Cod is so mild, but this recipe is so versatile that any fish that isn’t too oily would be good for this dish. Try tilapia, halibut, or grouper, but I would avoid more flavorful fish like salmon or tuna. Just remember that food is supposed to be fun, so enjoy cooking it and don't be afraid to try new things. Just make it taste good!

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April COUPONS Save BIG when you shop local! Check out these great deals from local businesses around the city.

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NEWS4U APRIL 2019 | BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

EXPLORING SMALL BUSINESS

with Elaina Adams

The month of April is loaded with exciting holidays - April

Sherri and I decided we would make pre-rolled joints

Fool's Day, Easter, Earth Day. But I think most of us can agree

together and do a small interview. She was very impressed

that there is one particular day in April that reigns above all.

by my natural ability to roll a doobie. C’mon, Sherri… this isn’t

That, my friends, is 4/20 - an unofficial holiday celebrating the

my first rodeo.

consumption of cannabis. The Walls moved here from Colorado to take care of Sherri’s Wall’s Organics is a CBD (Cannabidiol oil) dispensary located

mother, who was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. The couple

right here in Evansville. They carry different strands of hemp

felt that more people could benefit health wise from a CBD

flower, oils, edibles, and a hell of a lot more! Seriously, their

dispensary, a belief that inspired them to become first time

product selection is quite limitless. You can literally buy CBD

business owners after CBD was legalized in Indiana last year.

bath bombs.

Wall's Organics was born and quickly became a success. In fact, they already have opened a second location on the west

The owners, Matt and Sherri Wall, get the CBD merchandise

shipped

from

Colorado

side.

and

Portland. In other words, it’s that good sh*t.

Although CBD is known for its health benefits, you would be

The Walls took me under their wing for

surprised to find out how many people think it’s a placebo

a day so I could get the lowdown

effect. Sherri says sceptics come in frequently to ask her the

on what actually goes on

hard-hitting questions. “One of our workers had a 17-year-old

in this CBD slinging

dog that suffered from frequent seizures," she explains."He

dispensary.

fell in the shop one day and couldn’t move. We fed him our CBD dog treats and within no time he was up and walking just fine. Animals don’t have a placebo." Wall’s Organics has a plethora of human patients, too. They are helping people treat their anxiety, chronic pain, and seizures. Smoking CBD has even helped people quit smoking tobacco products. Whether you’re interested in stocking up or just giving CBD a shot, I highly recommend you stop by Wall’s Organics. Who knows, you could end up smoking a joint rolled by yours truly. Have a fun, safe, and a potentially legal 4/20. - Elaina Adams

For more info, visit wallsorganicsllc.com or follow Wall's Organics on Facebook.

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NEWS4U APRIL 2019 | IN TOWN & AROUND

PRESENTED BY:

IN TOWN & AROUND FRIDAY, MARCH 29

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Evvolve

J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ &

Bokeh Lounge -- Industry Night/

5:30 PM

Presents: HUMORME wsg Mr.

Karaoke

Karaoke

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After

Wizvrd

KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke

9:00 PM

5: Fabulous Rodenberg Boys

11:30 PM

& DJ

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Open Mic

6:00 PM

Someplace Else Nightclub --

Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/

Tropicana Evansville

Vincent Debeaute

Sparky

TUESDAY, APRIL 2

Lyle's Sports Zone -- Muddy

5:30 PM

SATURDAY, MARCH 30

Gutt

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- YWCA

7:00 PM

2:00 PM

10:00 PM

presents: The Sour Truth

Carson's Brewery -- Angel

Bokeh Lounge -- Live Trivia

Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ

6:00 PM

Rhodes

Ford Center -- NCAA Division II

Chidi

Tropicana Evansville

7:30 PM

Elite Eight

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill

(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt

Old National Events Plaza --

5:30 PM

-- LDNL

Clark

Gary Allan

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Fatbox

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

5: Kenna Elpers

11:30 PM

Franklin Street Tavern -- Fact

Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill --

6:00 PM

Someplace Else Nightclub --

Trivia

Mudpit Poets

Tropicana Evansville

Vincent Debeaute & Breanna

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt

Burns

Sports on TV!

Sushi Roll

Clark

9:00 PM

7:00 PM

SUNDAY, MARCH 31

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --

Bokeh Lounge -- Morgan

Carson's Brewery -- Jed

6:30 PM

College Night / Karaoke & DJ

Donahue & The Left of Center

Guillaume

Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke

Players

Newburgh American Legion

7:00 PM

Cricket's (Newburgh) -- DJ &

Post #44 -- Stalking Riches

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3

Karaoke

[open to the public]

Cornhole / Karaoke & DJ

KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool

J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ &

Owensboro Convention Center

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

6:00 PM

Karaoke

-- Elvis & Country Legends

Sports on TV @ 421!

Tropicana Evansville

KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke

8:00 PM

9:00 PM

(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The

& DJ

Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill --

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke

Honey Vines

Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/

Jimmy DeTalente & The Electric

9:30 PM

7:00 PM

Sparky

Revival

Someplace Else Nightclub --

KC's Corner Pocket -- Texas

Lyle's Sports Zone -- Dirt Road

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

Social Drag Sunday!

Hold 'Em

& Denim

Sushi Roll

10:00 PM

9:00 PM

MONDAY, APRIL 1

-- Cornhole (w/ cash prizes -

Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ

Bokeh Lounge -- Joclyn & Chris

7:00 PM

register @ 6:30pm)

Chidi

Arndt

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill

Cricket's (Newburgh) -- The

Sports on TV!

-- Bar Bingo

-- Jay Taylor

Valcoes

8:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green

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NEWS4U APRIL 2019 | IN TOWN & AROUND

Sports on TV!

(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob

Someplace Else Nightclub --

Clark

7:30 PM

Green

Comedy Open Mic

7:00 PM

Old National Events Plaza --

6:30 PM

9:00 PM

Ford Center -- Disney on Ice:

Willie Nelson & Family

Franklin Street Tavern -- Nick

Bud's Bar & Grill -- College

Frozen

Victory Theatre -- William

Gregory

Night w/ DJ Jon J

8:00 PM

Shatner - Live Screening of Star

7:00 PM

KC's Corner Pocket -- College

Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill

Trek: Wrath of Khan

Ford Center -- Disney on Ice:

Night / Karaoke & DJ

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8:00 PM

Frozen

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke

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-- Karaoke & DJ

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Someplace Else Nightclub --

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Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill

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-- "Office" Trivia

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KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill

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J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ &

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After 5: Fabulous Rodenberg

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KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill

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Frozen

Garland to Gershwin

Chidi

Lyle's Sports Zone -- The

2:00 PM

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KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill

Jimmies

Bokeh Lounge -- Live Trivia

Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill --

-- Pfreak Show

10:00 PM

3:00 PM

Hong Kong Peaches

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- JEB

Bud's Bar & Grill -- Southern

Ford Center -- Disney on Ice:

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

O'Brian's -- Bar 11

City Band

Frozen

The Hootz

11:30 PM

Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ

5:30 PM

9:00 PM

Someplace Else Nightclub

Chidi

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After

Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Nick

-- Virgil's Birthday Bash feat.

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Evvolve

5: Red Sadie

Hamilton & Deja Vu

Chelsey Nicole Stephens,

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6:00 PM

J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ &

Patience Eau Claire, Esther

11:30 PM

Tropicana Evansville

Karaoke

Styles & Denise's Friend

Someplace Else Nightclub --

(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob

KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke

Disco Night feat. Patience Eau

Green

& DJ

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

Claire, Chelsey Nicole Stephens

7:00 PM

Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/

Bud's Bar & Grill -- Sunday

& Jaime Sommers-Malone

Ford Center -- Disney on Ice:

Sparky

Funday w/ Live Entertainment

Frozen

Lyle's Sports Zone -- Live Music

1:00 PM

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

Newburgh American Legion

TBA

Ford Center -- Disney on Ice:

O'Brian's Sports Bar -- NCAA

Post #44 -- The Legends [open

10:00 PM

Frozen

Final Four

to the public]

Bud's Bar & Grill -- Southern

2:00 PM

11:00 AM

Victory Theatre -- Evansville

City Band

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Ford Center -- Disney on Ice:

Philharmonic Orchestra:

Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ

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Garland to Gershwin

Social Drag!

5:00 PM

Clark

Tropicana Evansville

7:00 PM

(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The

El Rio -- Amateur Entertainment

MONDAY, APRIL 8

Franklin Street Tavern -- Fact

Honey Vines

Family Fun Night

O'Brian's Sports Bar -- NCAA

Trivia

7:00 PM

Ford Center -- Disney on Ice:

Final Four

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

KC's Corner Pocket -- Texas

Frozen

7:00 PM

Sports on TV!

Hold 'Em

6:30 PM

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

9:00 PM

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill

Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke

Sports on TV!

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill

-- Cornhole (w/ cash prizes -

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

-- College Night / Karaoke & DJ

register @ 6:30pm)

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill

Bokeh Lounge -- Industry

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke

Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill --

-- Cornhole / Karaoke & DJ

Night/Karaoke

10:00 PM

Bar Bingo Championship

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

9:00 PM

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Epic

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

Sports on TV!

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Open

Beard Men (Sage Fracis & B.

Sports on TV!

9:00 PM

Mic

Dolan) wsg DJ Zole, Vockah

8:00 PM

Redu & CasOne

Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke

J's Sports Bar & Grill -- EDM Open Stage

TUESDAY, APRIL 9

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke

6:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10

Karaoke

9:30 PM

Tropicana Evansville

KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool

9:00 PM

Someplace Else Nightclub --

(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt

6:00 PM

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill

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-- Karaoke & DJ

Tropicana Evansville

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke

(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark

THURSDAY, APRIL 11

7:00 PM

6:00 PM

J's Sports Bar & Grill -- Comedy

Tropicana Evansville

Night w/ Gavin Eddings

(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob

Victory Theatre -- Ballet

Green

Indiana: Alice's Adventures in

6:30 PM

Wonderland

Franklin Street Tavern -- Jeff

8:00 PM

Shellhorn

Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill

7:00 PM

-- Haywire w/ CR3

Franklin Street Tavern -- Guns &

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

Hoses pre-party

Downtime Band

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill

9:00 PM

-- Texas Hold 'Em

Cricket's (Newburgh) --

Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill --

Karaoke & DJ

"Game of Thrones" Trivia

J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ &

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

Karaoke

Sports on TV!

KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke

8:00 PM

& DJ

Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill

Jams

-- DJ & Karaoke

Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke

Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/

8:30 PM

Sparky

Someplace Else Nightclub --

Lyle's Sports Zone -- The

Comedy Open Mic

Valcoes

9:00 PM

10:00 PM

Bud's Bar & Grill -- College

Bud's Bar & Grill -- Styles Haury

Night w/ DJ Jon J

Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ

KC's Corner Pocket -- College

Chidi

Night / Karaoke & DJ

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Evvolve

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill

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-- Karaoke & DJ

O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Kelo

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke

Kaddafi Show 11:30 PM

FRIDAY, APRIL 12

Someplace Else Nightclub

5:30 PM

-- Eternity's Birthday Bash feat.

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive

Eternity Dawn & Tova Uravitch

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register @ 6:30pm)

Old National Events Plaza --

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Mid-America Motorcycle Expo

10:00 PM

2:00 PM

Bud's Bar & Grill -- Styles Haury

MONDAY, APRIL 15

-- Bar Bingo

Bokeh Lounge -- Live Trivia

Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ

7:00 PM

Old National Events Plaza --

Victory Theatre -- Ballet

Chidi

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

The Doobie Brothers

Indiana: Alice's Adventures in

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill

Sports on TV!

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

Wonderland

-- Match City

8:00 PM

Sports on TV!

5:00 PM

Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill --

Bokeh Lounge -- Industry

8:00 PM

Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill

Guns & Hoses After Party w/ DJ

Night/Karaoke

Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke

-- Guns & Hoses Pre- Party w/

McNaughty

9:00 PM

Someplace Else Nightclub --

Nick Gregory

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Rumpke

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Open

Karaoke

5:30 PM

Mountain Boys

Mic

9:00 PM

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive

O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Wylde

After 5: Sassafras Acoustic

Syde

TUESDAY, APRIL 16

-- Karaoke & DJ

String Band

11:30 PM

6:00 PM

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke

6:00 PM

Someplace Else Nightclub --

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Bluesday

Tropicana Evansville

Tova Uravitch

Tuesday: The Beat Daddys

THURSDAY, APRIL 18

Tropicana Evansville

6:00 PM

(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The

Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill

Honey Vines

SUNDAY, APRIL 14

(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt

Tropicana Evansville

6:30 PM

Bud's Bar & Grill -- Sunday

Clark

(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob

Franklin Street Tavern -- Ben

Funday w/ Live Entertainment

7:00 PM

Green

Nation

10:00 AM

Franklin Street Tavern -- Fact

7:00 PM

7:00 PM

Old National Events Plaza --

Trivia

Ford Center -- Godsmack wsg

Ford Center -- Guns & Hoses

Mid-America Motorcycle Expo

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

Volbeat

XII

5:00 PM

Sports on TV!

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill

Newburgh American Legion

Lamasco Bar & Grill --

9:00 PM

-- Texas Hold 'Em

Post #44 -- Your Decision [open

Songhouse: Theo Akai & his

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill

Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill

to the public]

students

-- College Night / Karaoke & DJ

-- Smarty Pints Trivia

8:00 PM

6:30 PM

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke

Downtime Band

7:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17

8:00 PM

9:00 PM

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill

KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool

Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live

Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Terry

-- Cornhole / Karaoke & DJ

6:00 PM

Jams

Sartor

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

Tropicana Evansville

Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke

J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ &

Sports on TV!

(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The

8:30 PM

Karaoke

9:00 PM

Honey Vines

Someplace Else Nightclub --

KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke

J's Sports Bar & Grill -- EDM

7:00 PM

Comedy Open Mic

& DJ

Open Stage

KC's Corner Pocket -- Texas

9:00 PM

Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke

Hold 'Em

Bud's Bar & Grill -- College

Sparky

9:30 PM

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill

Night w/ DJ Jon J

Lyle's Sports Zone -- 2 Miles

Someplace Else Nightclub --

-- Cornhole (w/ cash prizes -

KC's Corner Pocket -- College

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Night / Karaoke & DJ

Serious Party

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill

11:30 PM

-- Karaoke & DJ

Someplace Else Nightclub --

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke

Alexis Storm & Xander Havoc

FRIDAY, APRIL 19

SATURDAY, APRIL 20

5:30 PM

2:00 PM

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive

Bokeh Lounge -- Live Trivia

After 5: Fabulous Rodenberg

5:30 PM

Boys

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive

6:00 PM

After 5: Uncle Fudge

Tropicana Evansville

6:00 PM

(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt

Tropicana Evansville

Clark

(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob

8:00 PM

Green

Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill

6:30 PM

-- Lindsey Williams

Franklin Street Tavern -- Ryan

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

Schultz

The Brat Pack

8:00 PM

9:00 PM

Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill

Cricket's (Newburgh) --

-- The Cold Stares

Karaoke & DJ

Newburgh American Legion

J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ &

Post #44 -- Jamaican Party feat.

Karaoke

GlasTone plus half-pots, drink

KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke

specials, and giveaways [no

& DJ

cover/open to the public]

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

-- DJ & Karaoke

The Brat Pack

Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/

9:00 PM

Sparky

Cricket's (Newburgh) --

Lyle's Sports Zone -- Sherwood

Wycked Bliss

Story

J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ &

10:00 PM

Karaoke

Bud's Bar & Grill -- Sean

KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke

Stemaly

& DJ

Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ

Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/

Chidi

Sparky

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Roots

Lyle's Sports Zone -- Mudpit

of A Rebellion wsg Corduroy

Poets

Orbison

10:00 PM

O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Deadly

Bud's Bar & Grill -- Sean

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Stemaly

Karaoke

Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ

9:00 PM

Chidi

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Open Mic

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Tastes Like Chicken

TUESDAY, APRIL 23

Lamasco Bar & Grill --

6:00 PM

Biomassive wsg Big Ninja

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Netflix

Delight

Chill: Scrubs

11:30 PM

Tropicana Evansville

Someplace Else Nightclub --

(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt

Brad Fennell, Sophia Diamond

Clark

& Synthia Diamond

7:00 PM Franklin Street Tavern -- Fact

SUNDAY, APRIL 21

Trivia

Bud's Bar & Grill -- Sunday

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

Funday w/ Live Entertainment

Sports on TV!

5:00 PM

9:00 PM

Newburgh American Legion

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --

Post #44 -- Open Jam [open to

College Night / Karaoke & DJ

the public]

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke

6:30 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24

7:00 PM

KC's Corner Pocket -- Free Pool

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --

6:00 PM

Cornhole / Karaoke & DJ

Tropicana Evansville

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- The

Sports on TV!

Honey Vines

9:00 PM

7:00 PM

J's Sports Bar & Grill -- EDM

KC's Corner Pocket -- Texas

Open Stage

Hold 'Em

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill

9:30 PM

-- Cornhole (w/ cash prizes -

Someplace Else Nightclub --

register @ 6:30pm)

Social Drag!

Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill -- Bar Bingo

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MONDAY, APRIL 22

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

7:00 PM

Sports on TV!

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

8:00 PM

Sports on TV!

Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke

8:00 PM

Someplace Else Nightclub --

Bokeh Lounge -- Industry Night/

Karaoke


9:00 PM

8:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville

10:00 PM

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill

Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live

(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob

Bud's Bar & Grill -- Adairs Run

-- Karaoke & DJ

Jams

Green

Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke

Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke

8:00 PM

Chidi

8:30 PM

Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Evvolve

THURSDAY, APRIL 25

Someplace Else Nightclub --

-- 2 Miles Back

Presents: Shy Guy Says &

6:00 PM

Comedy Open Mic

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

Indigo Child

Franklin Street Tavern -- Corey

9:00 PM

Top of the World

11:30 PM

Evitts

Bud's Bar & Grill -- College

9:00 PM

Someplace Else Nightclub

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Family

Night w/ DJ Jon J

Cricket's (Newburgh) --

-- Denise's Friend & Sasha

Friendly Drag Show

KC's Corner Pocket -- College

Karaoke & DJ

Michaels

Tropicana Evansville

Night / Karaoke & DJ

J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ &

(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill

Karaoke

SATURDAY, APRIL 27

Green

-- Karaoke & DJ

KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke

2:00 PM

7:00 PM

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke

& DJ

Bokeh Lounge -- Live Trivia

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill

5:30 PM

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Texas Hold 'Em

FRIDAY, APRIL 26

-- DJ & Karaoke

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive

Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill --

5:30 PM

Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/

After 5: Cynthia Murray

General Knowledge Trivia

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive

Sparky

6:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

After 5: Dog Town Three

Lyle's Sports Zone -- Smoke

Tropicana Evansville

Sports on TV!

6:00 PM

Rings

(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Matt

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NEWS4U APRIL 2019 | IN TOWN & AROUND

Clark

6:30 PM

7:00 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke

Owensboro Sportscenter --

7:00 PM

MuddFest 2019 feat. Puddle of

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --

Mudd, Saliva, Trapt, Saving Abel

Cornhole / Karaoke & DJ

& Tantric

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

Victory Theatre -- Evansville

Sports on TV!

Philharmonic Orchestra:

9:00 PM

Beethoven's Ninth (& First)

J's Sports Bar & Grill -- EDM

8:00 PM

Open Stage

Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill --

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke

Midnight Curfew

9:30 PM

Tropicana Evansville (421) -- Top

Someplace Else Nightclub --

of the World

Social Drag!

9:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Akacia

MONDAY, APRIL 29

J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ &

7:00 PM

Karaoke

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke

Sports on TV!

& DJ

8:00 PM

Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/

Bokeh Lounge -- Industry Night/

Sparky

Karaoke

Lyle's Sports Zone -- Junkyard

9:00 PM

Stereo

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Open Mic

10:00 PM Bud's Bar & Grill -- Adairs Run

TUESDAY, APRIL 30

Franklin Street Tavern -- DJ

6:00 PM

Chidi

Tropicana Evansville

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill

(Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob

-- Top This Band

Green

Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Max Allen

7:00 PM

Band

Franklin Street Tavern -- Fact

O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Home

Trivia

School Dropouts

Tropicana Evansville (421) --

11:30 PM

Sports on TV!

Someplace Else Nightclub --

9:00 PM

Sasha Michaels

KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -College Night / Karaoke & DJ

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APRIL ARTS & ACTIVITIES

Join the fun with all of these great music and art activities around the Tri-State.

APR 3: WILLIAM SHATNER - LIVE

APR 4-7: DISNEY ON ICE -

commentary on the history behind the

SCREENING OF STAR TREK:

FROZEN

music of George Gershwin and Judy

WRATH OF KHAN

The complete adventure of the Academy

Garland. He is joined by Joan Ellison, an

Audiences will enjoy a screening of the

Award® winning tale will be told live in

engaging vocalist who captures Judy

classic film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

this production, capturing the dynamic

Garland's vocal sound and mannerisms.

followed by a live conversation with the

of two royal sisters, Anna and Elsa. For

For tickets and more info, visit

one and only “Captain James T. Kirk.” For

tickets and more info, visit fordcenter.

evansvillephilharmonic.org.

tickets and more info, visit victorytheatre.

com.

Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville,

com.

Ford Center:

IN (4/6 7pm; 4/7 2pm)

Victory Theatre:

1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN

APR 12: MOVIES ON MAIN:

600 Main St., Evansville, IN / 7:30pm

APR 6: THE ISAACS

WIZARD OF OZ

APR 3: WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY

The Isaacs have a unique style that blends

Come out and enjoy a screening of

Country star Willie Nelson is the creative

tight family harmony with contemporary

one of the most beloved movies of all

genius behind the historic recordings

acoustic instrumentation. Their musical

time. For tickets and more info, visit

of "Crazy," "Red Headed Stranger" and

style has been influenced by bluegrass,

onpublictheatre.org.

"Stardust." He's earned every conceivable

R&B, folk, country and more. For tickets

Old National Public Theatre:

award as a musician and amassed

and more info, visit bluegrasshall.org.

2 Main St., Evansville, IN / 7pm

reputable credentials as an author, actor

Woodward Theatre: 311 W. 2nd St.,

and activist. For tickets and more info, visit

Owensboro, KY / 7pm

Old National Events Plaza:

APR 6: SPRING YART 2019

Grammy awards than any female artist

715 Locust St., Evansville, IN / 7:30pm

Peruse all-local fine art all priced $50 or

in history, says of Sierra Hull, "Talent like

less. Meet the makers of your favorite new

hers is so rare, and I don’t think it stops.”

APR 3: KINKY BOOTS

things and support local artists. For more

Come check out this mandolin-playing

Kinky Boots is Broadway’s huge-hearted,

info, visit angelmounds.org.

prodigy. For tickets and more info, visit

high-heeled hit featuring songs by

Angel Mounds: 8215 Pollack Ave.,

bluegrasshall.org.

Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon

Evansville, IN / 11am

Woodward Theatre: 311 W. 2nd St., Owensboro, KY / 7pm

Cyndi Lauper. For tickets and more info,

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oldnationaleventsplaza.com.

visit riverparkcenter.org.

APR 6-7: GARLAND TO

RiverPark Center:

GERSHWIN

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101 Daviess St., Owensboro, KY

PBS personality Richard Glazier plays

TO THE ARTS GALA

the piano and weaves in fascinating

Toast to the Arts Gala raises funds for

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Owensboro, KY / 7pm

scholarships and student development

delivering mind-blowing, roots-based,

opportunities for USI students in the

harmony-laden, guitar-driven rock and

College of Liberal Arts. Cocktails, elegant

roll for over four decades, selling more

APR 22: THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE

buffet, live music and a silent auction will

than 48 million albums and winning four

FROM BROADWAY

be featured followed by a live auction. For

GRAMMY® Awards. For tickets and more

This mind-blowing spectacular showcases

more info, call 812-484-9030.

info, visit oldnationaleventsplaza.com.

the jaw dropping talents of the most

The Old Post Office:

Old National Events Plaza:

incredible illusionists on earth with a

14 NW Third St., Evansville, IN

715 Locust St., Evansville, IN / 7pm

powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen

APR 12-13: BALLET INDIANA

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on stage. For tickets and more info, visit

PRESENTS ALICE'S ADVENTURES

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IN WONDERLAND

Two of rock's biggest bands will descend

RiverPark Center:

Accompanied by the Evansville

on the Ford Center for an unforgettable

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Philharmonic Orchestra, this multi-media

night of live music. 20 years on,

ballet production will feature video

Godsmack is bigger and better than ever,

APR 27: BEETHOVEN'S NINTH (&

special effects along with music by the

touring in support of When Legends Rise,

FIRST)

award-winning contemporary composer

the group's seventh studio album. For

Hear the Evansville Philharmonic

Joby Talbot. For tickets and more info,

tickets and more info, visit fordcenter.

Orchestra perform Beethoven’s first and

visit victorytheatre.com.

com.

ninth symphonies from the classical and

Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville,

Ford Center:

romantic eras of music. For tickets and

IN (4/12 7pm; 4/13 2pm)

1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN / 7pm

more info, visit evansvillephilharmonic.

APR 13: OBEY GIANT - THE ART

APR 19-20, 25-28: TWELFTH

Victory Theatre:

OF SHEPARD FAIREY

NIGHT

600 Main St., Evansville, IN / 7pm

Enjoy a screening of Obey Giant, a

Teeming with a sense of romantic

documentary which follows the life and

exuberance, Shakespeare’s fascination

APR 27: MUDDFEST 2019

work of artist Shepard Fairey, going deep

with mistaken identity is played out in a

Hard rockers Puddle of Mudd headline

into the world of street art and its role in

delightfully complex comedy of love and

an electric show with support from

politics and pop culture.

loss, and more than a little mischief and

Saliva, Trapt, Saving Abel and Tantric.

Mason-Nordgauer Fine Arts Gallery:

mayhem. Tickets are $18 for adults and

For tickets and more info, visit

501 Main St., New Harmony, IN

$16 seniors, students, and UE faculty/staff.

owensborosportscenter.com.

Shanklin Theatre:

Owensboro Sportscenter:

S. Rotherwood Ave., Evansville, IN

1215 Hickman Ave., Owensboro, KY / 7pm

country duo best known for #1 hits like

APR 20: SUZY BOGGUSS

APR 27: OVAL KITCHEN TOUR

“Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not” and “If

Grammy award-winning and platinum-

The OVAL Kitchen Tour is an event in

I Didn’t Have You." For tickets and more

selling artist Suzy Bogguss is one to

Henderson, KY, featuring five homes with

info, visit haaa.org.

constantly chase the muse wherever it

a chef preparing a sample in each with a

Preston Arts Center: 2660 S. Green St.,

may lead. She has covered country, swing,

silent art auction and a raffle in two of the

Henderson, KY / 7:30pm

jazz, folk, Americana and roots music with

homes. For more info, visit ohiovalleyart.

style and grace. For tickets and more info,

org.

APR 17: THE DOOBIE BROTHERS

visit bluegrasshall.org.

Various locations:

The Doobie Brothers have been

Woodward Theatre: 311 W. 2nd St.,

Henderson, KY / 10am-3pm

org.

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BUILDING BRIDGES: FORMER GONZO'S TOYBOX, SLICK WILLY BAND MEMBERS FIND COMMON GROUND IN REDNECK INFLUENCE Mudpit Poets guitarist Fred Hunt takes great pleasure in

area has ever produced. But all good things must come

ribbing his bandmates. For instance, he finds frontman

to an end.

Brian Hart's heavy southern accent indecipherable:

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"My bloodline is from eastern Kentucky, right on the

"I decided to shut Gonzo's down in 2016 - I couldn't do it

border of West Virginia - I'm descended from the

anymore; I wanted nothing to do with music anymore,"

freaking Hatfields and I still can't understand what

Hunt explains. Foust, on the other hand, wasn't quite

he's saying." But Hunt saves some of his best barbs for

ready to pack it in. He connected with Biggs and Hart

bassist Dan "Boogie" Biggs, a

who were playing out as Slick

longtime tri-state musician who

Willy, a popular bar band with

just happens to be, you know,

a

a little older than the rest of

morphed into Hart 'N Soul

us. "Dan's been around since

once the new drummer came

Jesus was a baby" is a frequent

on board. After a few shows,

dig, but there are also classic

it was agreed that a second

remarks like, "Did you know

guitarist could really help to

Dan won a pudding eating

flesh out the sound. Hunt's

contest at the nursing home

name came up as someone

last night?" and "Every day

who might be able to suggest

above ground is a good day

an available musician. Instead,

for Dan!" Drummer Glen Foust

he took the job. "I'd been kind

avoids being dressed down by

of jonesing to play a little bit

Hunt for the most part; perhaps

and said that I would give it

country

swagger

-

which

that's because the two of them go way back, having

a shot - that's kind of when it started," Hunt recalls.

played music together for the better part of the last

But before proceeding, the noted comedian insisted

16 years, most of that time as members of Gonzo's

on two things: a name change and a bigger focus on

Toybox, one of the most successful cover bands the

original material. After all, Hart won the Big O Battle of

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the Bands back in 2012 with the self-penned "Bottom

on the front end of this band," he admits. "We picked

of a Bottle," securing the right to open up for Blake

some songs that initially we thought were going to

Shelton and had previously written with Hunt. Foust,

work but they didn't. Now we're starting to gel in a way

too, knows how to craft a song, generally with a blues/

that even with the covers we've got our own sound."

rock edge. Even the much-maligned Biggs was game for a little creativity, having composed on a Divje Babe

Though all the Poets can sing, it's Hart's versatility

flute in ancient times. Only kidding, of course. Now,

and range that truly drive the band as heard on

about that name...

"Bridges," a slow, aching blues-rock number that's available on all major streaming sites. The song's

"We came up with a list of names and kept coming

conception, according to Hunt, was spontaneous. "It

back to Mudpit Poets even though it seemed stupid,"

just popped out like an unexpected birth at a truck

Hunt says. "It started growing on me and it's one of

stop," he descriptively states. "I just started playing

those you can Google and it's not going to come up

the riff at practice and fleshing out the chords and it

as some band in Belgium. It's a little more original,

came together really quick." With "Bridges," "Bottom

so we gave in." Sounds about right. With an easily

of a Bottle" and a few other Hart contributions playing

searchable

in

off a growing list of unique

place and an apparent

covers, the Poets have put

chemistry

a

together a solid show that's

lot more similar than

rocked places like Bokeh

the guys in Gonzo."),

Lounge, Lyle's Sportszone

practice

and Piston's in Evansville

which

name ("We're

commenced revealed

a

and Hu-B's at Barkley Lake

"hard country, redneck

where the band is treated

influence" at the core of

like royalty and the patrons

Mudpit Poets. Though

way outnumber the band.

not fully prepared to

But no matter where the

perform live just yet,

Poets play, the crowds go

the

in

nuts for their redneck rock

headfirst at the SandBar

- and especially the air-

in Owensboro to break

tight rhythm section. "I've

band

jumped

the ice, a show that

been fortunate enough to

Foust humorously sums up as such: "Anytime you play

play with a really good drummer - Glen's one of the

a gig that's got more band members than patrons..."

best," Biggs says. "It's a big deal if a bass player and

But Hart takes a more philosophical view. "It was a

drummer can work together really good; I think we

good place to play for our first gig because we were

do that."

still learning the set list," he says. "Now we've got an even playing field and can start taking out songs and

Next on the agenda is a full length album or an EP, a

doing whatever we want."

project that the band hopes to complete in 2019. But there's no timetable, no pressure. As Hunt explains, it's

That initial SandBar set list was "mostly country,"

all about the sheer joy of getting in a room together

featuring covers by Blake Shelton, Delbert McClinton

with friends and plugging in. "We don't do it for the

and the like, but over time, the Poets have begun to

money - I'm playing because I like to play. It keeps

think outside the musical box, experimenting with

me connected to music in general and that keeps me

clever takes on Elvin Bishop's "Fooled Around and Fell

connected to creating music."

in Love" and Humble Pie-via-Gov't Mule's "30 Days in the Hole." With a panoramic view from behind the

For more info, follow Mudpit Poets on Facebook.

drum kit, Foust can truly bear witness to the progress made over the last year. "We had some growing pains

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SHAWN NEEDHAM TRI-STATE GUITAR VIRTUOSO RELEASES THIRD SOLO ALBUM ON RHOMBUS RECORDS "He began studying guitar as an 8 year old and never looked

Led Zeppelin and Rush getting all jazzed up. It sets the stage

back," reads the bio of Newburgh's Shawn Needham, a revered

for a series of fusion freak-outs to follow: "Boggle," featuring

tri-state musician who's worked with Bokeh Big Band and Factor

mesmerizing sax by Scales; "Rudabega," a seemingly six-

Primo among other projects. Over four decades later, the release

fingered fretboard work-out by Needham; "Gloria's Escape

of 50, his third and finest solo album, unequivocally proves that

Plan," featuring a totally funked-up guitar/sax duel that ends in a

he's all about forward momentum. It's a mind-bending collection

tie; "4 Eyes," driven by masterful fretless bass playing that would

of progressive jazz fusion with stunning flourishes of classical

make Jaco Pastorius proud; "Little Brown," a seemingly seven-

guitar that keeps you guessing all the way through, never staying

fingered fretboard workout. And then there's album highlight

put in one place for long.

"Courage," which throws everything in but the proverbial kitchen sink - acoustic guitar, chorus-effect electric guitar, haunting sax,

According to Needham, work began on 50 - so named for

dark synth lines and ridiculous fretless bass, all held together by

reaching a certain milestone in life - back in 2015 at Mother Brain

Corshia's swinging precision on drums.

Sound Infrastructure, a downtown Evansville recording studio run by Brett Siler. But progress was halted when a massive fire broke

And yet, 50's quietest moments may be the most impressive of all.

out in the building housing Mother Brain, damaging equipment

With a little help from Johann Sebastian Bach, Needham expertly

and relegating all musical projects to the backburner for nearly

plays his way through "Prelude in G Major" then beautifully

a year. Meanwhile, drum parts for the album were tracked by

interprets Jay Ungar's "Ashokan Farewell." "Eugene's Baked

Tom Corshia in Massachusetts and eventually, the ball got rolling

Spaganini" - a mash-up of sorts between Needham, Steve Vai

again locally with Needham handling guitar and bass duties and

and Italian composer Niccoló Paganini - is another remarkable

Erick Scales adding saxophone and organ to the mix.

classical guitar piece that shows what 40 plus years of practice can do for you. The album closes, appropriately, with "Arkansas

Entirely worth the wait, 50 is the sound of musicians performing

Traveler," a traditional song brief in its presentation, bringing 50's

at the highest level, totally in sync and operating on wavelengths

wild ride to a soft landing.

that few knew existed. No words are necessary - these 13

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instrumentals primarily composed by Needham speak for

Catch Needham and his talented trio featuring bassist Bryce

themselves. "Hickory Lane" kicks things off with an ongoing

Klueh and drummer Jim Perkins out and about in the tri-state and

monster groove that continually shifts gears, something akin to

be sure to check out 50 on all major streaming sites.

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stories FROM THE STAGE An ongoing series featuring tri-state musicians

FEATURING LEAVING KNOX

OPENING FOR HAIRBALL AT THE VICTORY - 3/9/19

As the members of Leaving Knox will plainly tell you, there's not a whole lot happening in their tiny hometown situated an hour north of Evansville. Yet, the band - Austin Sprinkle (vocals), Tyler Barnum (guitar), Mitch Dardeen (bass) and Tyler Carlisle (drums) - is proud of its roots, determined to bring the excitement of live music back to the Knox County area, a community known primarily for its coal-driven economy and PHOTO CREDIT: MAGGIE WESTFALL PHOTOGRAPHY

stretches of farmland - not for weekend entertainment. After meeting through mutual friends a couple of years ago, the guys started jamming, quickly establishing a bluesy rock vibe with echoes of Black Stone Cherry, Greta Van Fleet and Wolfmother but resisted simply aping their influences. "We wanted our own thing; we really didn't want to follow anybody's footsteps," the band says. "Riffs just fell into place and that's how we got our sound." After an under-attended show at a local fire station that the band chalked up to a learning experience, they caught a big break when Dardeen and Sprinkle drove down to Tennessee to serve as unofficial roadies for a musician friend's show - and wound up subbing in for a canceled act after the promoter heard "Beast," Leaving Knox's brooding, heavy first single. "Right after that we started playing gigs in Clarksville and Nashville - playing at the Warehouse in Clarksville kind of opened up the door for us," the band says. Work on an EP of original material began in late 2017 at Barnum's home studio with new tracks like "Fall Down," "Run," "Mr. Man" and "This Place" taking shape over the course of six months - a busy period for the band that included a coveted gig opening for Saving Abel. After some final tweaks, Leaving Knox's self-titled debut arrived on April 27, 2018, bolstered by a big hometown show with some fellow local bands that drew 400

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fans. "That was good advertising for the EP and we used that to our advantage - a lot of people were really excited about the release and we've gotten a very good response rate on our social media," the band says. With a well-received EP creating a serious buzz, Leaving Knox continued to play shows around the tri-state and write new songs for a future full-length, including "Light of Day," a mid-tempo stomp with an anthemic yet world weary chorus that features Sprinkle at his vocal - and lyrical - best, his strong, highpitched tone playing perfectly off the dense guitars. Then one day while the guys were surfing the web... "We were scrolling through Facebook and saw an event page about auditions in Evansville


to open up for a national touring act on March 9 - the name wasn't announced yet," the band says. Intrigued, they signed up, still unsure what they were getting into. It turned out to be a very wise decision. A bombastic celebration of 70's and 80's arena rock with incredible, state-of-the-art production, Hairball has been selling out venues across the country for years - including the Victory Theatre in downtown Evansville. The wildly popular tribute act always makes a point to give back to the communities that support them, saving the opening slot at each show for a local band. Just one catch: groups have to battle their way on to the stage. And that's where this story takes an amazing turn for Leaving Knox. Auditions for the March 9 Hairball concert took place in January and February at Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill just a few doors down from the Victory. Scheduled to compete in the first round, Leaving Knox came out with guns blazing, ripping through a 15 minute set comprising three originals and a Foo Fighters cover. The judges were duly impressed and called the guys back for the finals a few weeks later. "It was nice to play with good bands and we enjoyed listening to everybody else - it was a cool experience," the band says. In fact, Leaving Knox stole the show - or won the battle, effectively, receiving high praise and much support from their peers in the process. Imagine performing your first official full band show in Evansville in front of a raucous, sold-out crowd at the Victory Theatre - 2000 people going mental in anticipation of Hairball's explosive nostalgia trip. Now you have some idea what Leaving Knox was facing the night of March 9. Still, the guys seemed to take it all in stride. "We click very well and are very comfortable with our songs, so preparing wasn't a huge deal," the band says. "We got our set list down pretty quickly - seven originals, 30 minutes." And once Leaving Knox finally took the stage at 7:30 p.m., it was bedlam in the best sense of the word with fans cheering the local boys on, lapping up their brand of bluesy rock and roll. "The crowd was phenomenal - we had never experienced anything on that level. They loved us a lot and made us feel at home even though it was our first time playing there." For show updates and more info, follow Leaving Knox on Facebook. The band's self-titled EP and additional singles are available on all major streaming sites.

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ON THE RECORD RUSS FINN 04-2019

ON THE RECORD

RUSS FINN 01-2019

MONTHLY MUSINGS ON MUSIC YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED

THE WRENS My most anticipated album of 2019 is the next release by New

cords got their wish by signing up-and-coming bands Creed

Jersey rock band The Wrens. It also happens to have been my

and Evanescence).

most anticipated album of last year and the year before that. In fact, it was 2014 when The Wrens announced that they had

It wasn’t until 2003 that The Wrens were finally able to release

finished their “next” album. However, there hasn’t been much

their third album, The Meadowlands, which I assure you is one

of an update since then, and I fear it will never see the light

of the most beautiful pop rock albums of all time. Slower and

of day.

more polished than their previous work, it's packed to the brim with lush harmonies, great guitar licks, and some of the

The Wrens story has been plagued with bad luck and set-

sweetest lyrics about working-class family life I’ve ever heard.

backs. Formed in 1989, the band has only managed to re-

The album was met with appropriate acclaim and The Wrens

lease three albums since their inception. Initially, they found

began working on their fourth album. So where is it?

luck with the indie label Grass Records who released their lo-fi debut Silver in 1994 and the studio-polished follow up Se-

It is said that all the members of The Wrens work full time jobs

caucus in 1996. Both albums showcased The Wrens playing a

to this very day and don’t even own the rights to their first two

variety of alternative rock that seemed adequately in place in

albums. Turning down a million dollar contract might seem

the mid-90s. As a result, the Wrens were gaining traction and

stupid to most people, but I can’t think of anything more hum-

seemed to be on the come-up. Then, in 1997, Grass Records

ble. I would personally rather live my life knowing I created a

was bought out and transformed into Wind-Up Records.

masterpiece than take the money and become Creed.

With the label shake-up came a requested change in musical

16 years have passed since the release of The Meadowlands,

direction. The new Wind-Up Records owner wanted the band

so here’s hoping The Wrens' fourth album is just as worthy

to make mainstream pop rock and offered them a million dol-

of a place in their discography. Physical copies are extremely

lar contract. The Wrens, not wanting to comprise their art for

hard to come by, but you can listen to all of their great work

money, refused to sign the contract and were dropped from

(at least listen to The Meadowlands) on streaming services.

the label; Silver and Secaucus ceased being produced and the band had to find a new label (meanwhile, Wind-Up Re-

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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BLAKE SHELTON

Concer t Review

"FRIENDS & HEROES" TOUR / FORD CENTER / MARCH 2, 2019

In the midst of country music dance-offs and people rocking

Although the country crooner didn’t talk too much about his

cowboy hats and chugging down mugs of cold beer, coun-

high-profile relationship with Gwen Stefani, he did acknowl-

try star Blake Shelton raised some hell when he brought his

edge that he and several other guys in the audience were there

“Friends & Heroes” Tour to the Ford Center on Saturday, March

with women much better looking than them. “Damn, there’s

2.

some good looking girls here tonight I see - don’t worry, we’re not gonna hook up or anything,” Shelton said playfully before

The seven-time Grammy Award nominee and judge/vocal

singing “Guy with A Girl.”

coach on NBC’s The Voice is no stranger to Evansville, having filmed a music video for "All About Tonight" at the old Roberts

American Idol season 10 runner-up Lauren Alaina, 24, also per-

Stadium in 2010 and rocked the Ford Center just two years ago.

formed some back-up vocals for the country star and sang with Shelton on the powerful love ballad,

Shelton, 42, opened his set with the banjo

“Lonely Tonight."

breakup song “Neon Light” off 2014's Bringing Back the Sunshine, delivering the

“Did you all hear that? That’s not nor-

lyrics with a twangy angst. By the time he

mal,” Shelton said of Alaina’s talent be-

got to his second song of the night, “She

fore joking about their age difference.

Wouldn’t Be Gone” - with fireflies bursting

“I know it's creepy that I sang that song

on the background screen for some ro-

with her, but I needed someone to sing

mantic ambiance - he was already sweat-

it with. It’s a duet. Get over it.”

ing. After a few sweet love songs, Shelton performed a crowd-pleasShelton’s presence on stage was enigmatic, friendly and a little

ing tune that got everyone roarin’ in their boots.

bit snarky at times - but it was all in good fun. After he performed the sweet, bubbly pop-country song, “Doin’ What She Likes,” he

“Now, there are some of those here who are not trying to get

teased a male audience member who revealed he was there

any tonight, and are just trying to raise hell,” Shelton said before

with his wife of 15 years, saying, “Whenever I play that song, I

singing “Kiss My Country Ass” with an American Flag proudly

know the guys are like, ‘I didn’t even want to be here, I have to

displayed on the screen. “So let’s do that.”

pee, it’s gonna be a mile walk to the car...' But, I appreciate it, man, because you did it for the right reason - you did it for her.”

And raise hell he did. - Marisa Patwa

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VOLUMES OF BLOOD: DEVIL'S KNIGHT BLOOD MOON PICTURES

Owensboro film production company launches Indiegogo funding campaign, recruits former star of Halloween 5 for final installment of hugely successful horror anthology

For the last five years, News 4U has been following the incredible success

intend to revisit that approach (sponsorship packages are available) while

of Volumes of Blood, a horror anthology produced by Blood Moon Pictures

also launching an Indiegogo crowd-funding campaign that runs through

out of Owensboro, KY. The first installment of the proposed trilogy ap-

May 15. Perks for participating include Blu-rays and an exclusive poster de-

peared in 2015, followed by VOB: Horror Stories a year later. Both films gar-

signed by artist Michael Broom as well as a co-executive producer credit.

nered critical acclaim, praised for their clever use of special effects, smart dialogue and, of course, blood spillage. It's horror, after all - gore is good.

Starks hopes to have the project funded within the next six months and start shooting in early 2020 with an eye on premiering VOB: 3 on March

Since then, producers P.J. Starks and Eric Huskisson have been busy plot-

13 (it's a Friday, get it?), exactly five years after the release of the original

ting the final installment, fine-tuning the script and securing some big

anthology. Regardless of when the film sees the light of day, Huskisson is

names for the project, having recently hired on actress Tamara Glynn, who

confident that they're on track to make a big statement with Devil's Knight.

played Samantha Harris in Halloween 5. Other stars attached to VOB: 3

"Our goal," he says, "is to finish the trilogy out knowing we're taking the

include Lynn Lowry (The Crazies, Shivers), Bill Oberst, Jr. (Rob Zombie's

third and final installment above and beyond the first two. I know we've

upcoming 3 From Hell) and Helene Udy (Stephen King's Dead Zone, My

done that because the script is bolder, the cast is unbelievable, and the

Bloody Valentine). According to Starks, most everything is in place to make

special effects are going to be unforgettable."

Devil's Knight a truly epic finale - with one exception. "Our main hurdle is financing - that's really what's slowing things up," he explains. "If funding

Glynn began her film and TV career as a young girl shooting broadcast

fell into our laps today, we would be shooting next month. But when you're

commercials for Gloria Vanderbilt, convinced by a talent scout to relocate

making a horror film in Middle America, sometimes that's difficult."

from small town Arkansas to Los Angeles. After scoring the role of Samantha in Halloween 5, she returned home to be with an ailing relative while

Much of the financing for Horror Stories came from local and regional

continuing to work in the entertainment industry - albeit behind the cam-

product placement in the film, a partnership with area businesses that

era. After years of production gigs, a fateful Facebook connection in 2012

reportedly worked out well for all parties involved. Starks and Huskisson

with writer/producer/director Justin Beahm reignited her acting career.

P.J. STARKS

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TELL US ABOUT CONNECTING WITH JUSTIN BEAHM ON FACEBOOK.

Keep in mind that I was in a totally red state where no one's really into horror. So, I had

always kind of brushed the Halloween 5 factor under the rug. Anyhow, on that day, I bumped into the guy who was running the big Halloween movies page on Facebook; he had like a million followers. It was Justin Beahm. Anyhow, I sent him a message and

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said, 'This is Tamara Glynn from Halloween 5' and within 30 seconds I get this reply like, 'Where in the hell have you been?!' He told me that people had been looking for me for years - people had held up signs at conventions looking for me. He asked if I minded if he told the fans he was in touch with me to see if they might want to add me as a friend or whatever. Well, I was thinking I might get a few friend requests because the movie was back in 1989 - would people even remember me? But I got bombarded with so many requests that my Mac almost crashed. I'm not kidding you. I stood there in tears - tears! Tears were rolling because I was so grateful. And the timing could not have been more perfect because my mom was then in a nursing home and she was terminal and she passed February 4, 2013. So, it was like the universe came together - I'm an only child and it was like somebody up there knew I was going to need a support system. HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED WITH VOLUMES OF BLOOD?

Basically, P.J. and I connected on social media. I'd heard his name for a couple of years through different connections - it was one of those things where I kept meaning to reach out and introduce myself and say hello, because he was the executive producer on a friend of mine's film, Close Calls. The time just came when the stars aligned or whatever - I reached out to say hello and said, 'if you're working on anything, I would appreciate the opportunity to work with you' and that was the beginning of the dialogue.

LAWFORD COUNTY PRODUCTIONS Another home-grown horror film that News 4U has been tracking from day one is Unlisted Owner, a "found footage shocker" produced by Lawford County Productions out of southeastern Illinois. Di-

DO YOU KNOW WHAT ROLE YOU'LL BE PLAYING IN DEVIL'S KNIGHT?

I was originally set to come on board and be one of the executive producers along with P.J. and Eric. Over the past couple of months, the three of us felt that it would be best if I was actually on camera in one of the episodes as well. I know that the role that I will be playing is currently being tweaked or rewritten.

rected by Jed Brian, its humble beginnings date all the way back to 2013 when we attended the movie's premiere in Vincennes, IN. Over the years, Unlisted Owner was further developed, evolving into a lowbudget horror classic that eventually received the green light for a DVD release in November 2017.

WHAT OTHER PROJECTS ARE IN THE WORKS FOR YOU?

In Savage Vengeance I played a woman in chains and I'm producing that as well. That's a reboot of the cult classic that Donald Farmer was the creator of back in the early '90s that starred Camille Keaton. For Teacher Shortage, I fly out to Houston on March 18 to shoot that and I am acting in it only. I just wrapped 10/31 Pt. 2. Are you familiar with [director] Rocky Gray? He's another Arkansas boy! And there's a short that's getting ready to shoot in Kansas City with a filmmaker named Maverick Bolen. There's also a feature that I have a cameo in and I am more than likely a line producer as well - it's called Awaken the Reaper. It's up for an award at the Beverly Hills Film Festival.

What happened next surprised everyone involved in the production: the film landed in Amazon's top 10 "hot new horror releases," going toe-to-toe for a spell with some high profile Hollywood movies. 18 months later, Unlisted Owner is getting the Bluray treatment, featuring 20 minutes of behind-thescenes footage and new commentary with Brian and co-writer Tyler Landers moderated by Stephen Gill-

BEFORE YOU GO... JUST HAVE TO ASK WHAT IT WAS LIKE INTERACTING WITH THE CHARACTER OF MICHAEL MYERS ON THE SET OF HALLOWEEN 5.

Well, it was really funny because [actor] Don Shanks is an amazing person to begin with and it was kind of weird at times because we'd all be standing around talking to him and Don has, like, long hair and then he would disappear and come back in the [Michael Myers] mask and, like, tap us on the shoulder and we would, you know, do a little girl, high-pitched scream.

UNLISTED OWNER

hespy of Possessed Radio. The disc will be released April 30 on Amazon.com and through other retailers under license from TomCat Films. To view the trailer, visit YouTube and search for Unlisted Owner. For more info, contact Jed Brian at jedbrian@unlistedownermovie.com 812-881-6961.

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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.

DEATH BY DYING (WEEKLY - ON HIATUS)

Somewhere in the middle of America, a sleepy (yet also wacky) town called Crestfall, Idaho has a newspaper, and where there’s a newspaper, there are obituaries to be written. Each episode of this audio fiction follows the Obituary Writer as he talks through the lives and (usually complicated) deaths of now ex-Crestfall citizens. Equal parts dark comedy and screwball antics, Death by Dying scratches that same itch Night Vale did when it first launched while never stopping to take itself too seriously. With a full cast and five-episode first season, it’s worth catching up before the second season begins in October. deathbydyingpod.com

SUPER ORDINARY (BIWEEKLY)

Audio fiction can do a lot with the right people behind the wheel, and Super Ordinary is a perfect example of a show firing on all cylinders. The show follows Sean, a journalist who has been given the exclusive scoop on audio tapes telling the story of Anika. Anika has incredible super-powers but with the unfortunate catch that they’re tied to her panic attacks. SO also comes equipped with an audio fiction all-star cast, including the incredible talents of Briggon Snow and Julia Morizawa as heard on the popular The Bright Sessions podcast. Funny, clever, heart-wrenching - be ready to feel when listening. tandonproductions.com/super-ordinary/

INSANELY HAUNTED (WEEKLY)

This podcast fills an oddly specific niche but does so in such a wonderful way I have to share it with the world. Each week hosts Cassie and Max discuss an episode of the long-running and famously ridiculous Travel Channel paranormal investigation series Ghost Adventures. Each episode talks about a different GA episode, highlighting hilarious moments and never shying away from mercilessly mocking its faults. Be it manipulative editing, crackpot pseudoscience, or host Zak Bagans’ tendency to bully ghosts when he’s done bullying his own crew, Max and Cassie are here to make it hilarious.

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THE 12:37 (WEEKLY)

This debut audio fiction series from producer Alma Roda-Gil follows protagonist Val as she boards a train home from work. Unfortunately for Val, she chose the wrong train and now finds herself aboard a time-traveling train run by a friendly, if mysterious conductor named Wheeler (Harry Whittaker). The early plot brings some welcome new ideas to the “normal person swept away by a time traveler” trope, including a frank discussion of mental health as Val figures out what to do once her antidepressants run out. Excellent writing and sound design make this a must-listen series this spring.

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NEWS4U APRIL 2019 | COMMUNITY & FAMILY

APRIL COMMUNITY & FAMILY Get involved and have some fun with these great community activities around the Tri-State.

APR 3: LIVING WELL WITH

Evansville, IN / 6pm

more info, visit thetalontrust.org. John James Audubon State Park

PARKINSON'S SYMPOSIUM The Parkinson's Awareness Support

APR 11: PASSPORT TO

Museum:

Association of the Tri-State (PASATS)

ADVENTURE AUCTION 2019

3100 Hwy 41, Henderson, KY / 10am

offers a day of presentations by notable

Support the causes of Youth First Inc.

medical experts and presenters on a

during the annual benefit auction with

APR 13: ANGEL MOUNDS

range of topics pertinent to living well

silent and live auction, food, and other

PRESCHOOL ADVENTURES

with Parkinson's disease. For more

entertainment. For more info, visit

Bring your little one ages 3-5 to

info, call 502-254-3388.

youthfirstinc.org.

explore

Angel

Deaconess Gateway: 4011 Gateway

DoubleTree by Hilton Evansville:

monthly

program

Blvd., Newburgh, IN / 9am-4pm

601 Walnut St., Evansville, IN / 5pm

like archaeology, bugs, storytelling

Mounds featuring

in

this topics

and Native Americans. Registration

APR 4: INNOVATIVE SPEAKER

APR 12-14: STARTUP

is required by the Wednesday prior

SERIES FEATURING GENERAL

WEEKEND EVANSVILLE 8.0

to the program. For more info, visit

COLIN L. POWELL

2019

angelmounds.org.

USI will present “Leadership: Taking

Startup

Charge,”

Weekend

is

a

54-hour

Angel Mounds: 8215 Pollack Ave., Evansville, IN / 11am

discussion

event where developers, designers,

featuring General Colin L. Powell,

marketers, product managers and

the fourth speaker in the university’s

startup enthusiasts come together

APR 13: GUNS & HOSES XII

Romain College of Business Innovative

to share ideas, form teams, build

The annual charity boxing match

Speaker Series. For more info, visit usi.

products, and launch startups. For

between tri-state first responders is

edu.

more info, visit usi.edu.

always the main event in April. Come

USI Arena:

USI Health Professions Center:

out and cheer on your favorite side

8600 University Blvd., Evansville, IN

8600 University Blvd., Evansville, IN

and help raise money for local children

APR 6: TRIVIA NIGHT BENEFIT

APR 13: THE TALON TRUST

and more info, visit 911giveshope.

FOR ARC OF EVANSVILLE

SILENT AUCTION & LIVE

sportngin.com or fordcenter.com.

Help support the Arc of Evansville

RAPTOR SHOW 2019

Ford Center:

with the Crescent City Civitan during

The third annual silent auction and live

1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN / 7pm

this fun trivia night with prizes, a silent

raptor show will feature stories of local

auction and cash bar. For more info,

raptors that have been rescued and

APR 13-14: MID AMERICA

call 812-477-7627.

released back to the wild and more

MOTORCYCLE EXPO

VFW Post 1114: 110 N. Wabash Ave.,

than 100 unique items for auction. For

This bike show is two days of fashion

a

moderated

and people with disabilities. For tickets

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shows, tattoo shows and motorcycle

of North High School's French Club.

swap meet, including new and used

Proceeds will fund scholarships for

bike dealers, parts and accessory

students traveling to Europe.

dealers, apparel dealers, and custom

North High School:

bikes! For tickets and more info, visit

15331 Hwy 41 N., Evansville, IN

oldnationaleventsplaza.com. Old National Events Plaza:

APR 27: EVANSVILLE BURGER

715 Locust St., Evansville, IN

BRAWL Area burger restaurants are coming together to celebrate the Burger Brawl

APR 25-27: WOMEN ARISE! INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

with tasty food and fun. For more

Hosted

info, visit Evansville Burger Brawl on

by

Janet

Douglas,

the

apostolic leader of CityGate Indiana

Facebook.

in Evansville, the first annual Women

Bosse Field:

Arise! International Conference will

23 N. Main St., Evansville, IN / 12pm

feature guest speakers like Barbara Yoder, Becca Greenwood and worship

APR 29: WOMEN'S FUND DAY

led by Anthony Turner. For tickets, visit

LUNCHEON & STYLE SHOW

eventbrite.com.

Join The Women’s Fund of Warrick

DoubleTree by Hilton Evansville:

County for its annual Fund Day.

601 Walnut St., Evansville, IN

The event will consist of shopping from local vendors, a silent auction,

APR 26: DOWNTOWN

lunch from Rolling Hills and a style

EVANSVILLE SPRING WINE

show of this season’s best outfits

WALK 2019

by

Enjoy wine, shopping, live music, free

communityfoundationalliance.org.

tarot card readings, free henna tattoos,

Rolling Hills Country Club:

apartment tours, and more during

1666 Old Plank Rd., Newburgh, IN /

the annual Spring Wine Walk. With a

11am

Chico’s.

For

more

info,

visit

ticket, receive a commemorative wine glass and four half-glass tastes in your favorite shops, bars and restaurants. For more info, visit Downtown Evansville Spring Wine Walk on Facebook. Downtown Evansville Main St. Walkway / 5pm

APR 27: NORTH HIGH SCHOOL CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR Shop from 125 vendors plus enjoy bites from area food trucks in support

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KIDS WISH NETWORK EVANSVILLE'S MALACHI LONG III GRANTED DREAM TRIP TO DIG THIS LAS VEGAS Malachi Long III likes to build stuff and tear things down. In fact,

The hotel surprised Malachi with many handmade construction-

he has set his sights on working in construction when he grows

themed welcome signs and balloons in his room. His family also

up. Kids Wish Network, a children’s charity that grants wishes for

had memorable dining at BRIO Tuscan Grille and the Hard Rock

kids with life-threatening illnesses, put on their hard hats and

Café.

constructed a wish that Malachi would really dig! “They (Kids Wish Network) did a great job with listening to what Kids Wish Network flew Malachi and his family from Indiana

he wanted… and built this entire wish around him,” said his dad

to Las Vegas. It was time for recess, and this playground had

Malachi II. “We figured it would be something with LEGOs, and

equipment like no other. His wish was all child’s play at Dig This

then they came up with this, and it really blew us away.”

Las Vegas, a massive sandbox arena with all types of construction equipment for digging, tearing up, bulldozing and clawing in the

“We’re proud that our Wish Coordinators get to know our Wish

dirt. After undergoing training, Malachi put on his hard hat and

Kids so well, enabling us to create such meaningful wishes,” said

orange vest, and climbed into the cab of a mini excavator, where

Kids Wish Network Executive Director Tam Lai.“ We’re thrilled

he dug right into having fun. Malachi expertly operated the big

to be able to create such a fabulous experience that was above

claw, shoveling up scoops of dirt and transferring to a mound.

Malachi’s wildest imagination.” - Treena Prusan, Courtesy of

“This is very exciting watching him do this,” said his mom Patricia.

Kids Wish Network

“He has nothing but a smile on his face.” Malachi also had fun playing dozer basketball. After succeeding in his job, Malachi was awarded a certificate of accomplishment by Dig This Las Vegas and given a souvenir photo to remember his special day. FOX 5

dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories,

and ABC 13 Action News came out to film Malachi in action.

and improving the quality of life for children with

Malachi has Crohn’s Disease, a chronic inflammatory condition

altering situations. KWN provides trip expenses, meals,

of the digestive tract. Dealing with his illness has been difficult, and his dream coming true was a time when his family was able to just focus on his happiness. During the wish, he enjoyed a slice of paradise, staying at Tahiti Village, an island-inspired resort.

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life-threatening conditions and struggling with lifeaccommodations

and

additional

spending

monies

to all wish families whenever traveling as applicable. Visit kidswishnetwork.org to learn about our different programs, and find out how you can help make dreams come true and sponsor a wish for a deserving child.


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SUCCESS STORIES & FUTURE VANDERBURGH HUMANE SOCIETY

Fun Facts

about bunnies They can live 8-10+ years. They are not short-term pets like hamsters or gerbils!

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.

INDY: Indy is a male American mix rabbit!

Believe it or not, he was a stray. Found all alone just hoppin’ around underneath a car in the rain. That’s pretty dang scary for a bunny who could’ve easily ended up as lunch or roadkill, so thankfully a nice person found him and brought him to VHS! He’s famous for his ability to jump clean out of his playpen so he can go visit other bunnies. He’s ready to be adopted for $50, also

They require plenty of exercise outside their cage, just like a dog or cat. They must have timothy hay 24/7, in addition to their rabbit food. If they don’t they can get GI stasis, which is fatal. VHS bunnies are all spayed & neutered which will cut down significantly on nuisance behaviors like biting, spraying, etc. DON’T buy bunnies from pet stores and don’t let your friends do it either! That’s where a good portion of homeless VHS bunnies come from when the purchasers get tired of them. And many of them could easily go home with you already pregnant. Just don’t do it. Adopt, adopt, adopt.

neutered & microchipped

ATLAS: Atlas is a super sweet male bunny! His

MICHELLE: Michelle is a super

curiosity, and determination!” When he’s in

mix. She’s only 3 months old, so

caregivers say he has “almost limitless energy, the playpen he will push it here and there all the way over to the playpens of other bunnies to say hi. It doesn't matter how many times the pen is moved back, he’ll move it again and again! He also loves, loves, loves chewing cardboard! He’s a 1-year-old male Harlequin mix. He is neutered, microchipped, and ready to go home today for $50.

sweet little bun! She’s a Dutch

she easily has 8-10+ years of her life left and would make a great family bunny. She recently had her debut on Eyewitness News at Noon and did great with the crew there! Her adoption fee is $50 and she’ll go home fixed and microchipped for that price.

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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NEWS4U APRIL 2019 | RELIGION

NEWS4U APRIL 2019 | OPINION

ASK THE PASTOR

THE WRITE STUFF

with Kevin Fleming of First Presbyterian Church

Q:

IS VIOLENCE EVER THE ANSWER?

Once again, we have seen the soul-shattering

with Jonathan Gluff

impact of violence against a minority group. The slaughter of the innocent worshipers at two mosques in New Zealand makes us all aware of the power of fear and hatred. People whose only motive was to gather for the traditional Friday prayers – Jummah – were deemed of lesser value as

False Flag Football (or “Conspire to Craziness”)

human beings and labeled as a threat to others and then targeted for extermination. The accused terrorist who committed these atrocities left behind a proclamation of prejudice, guised as a memorandum on nationalism. In it, he spewed his venomous fear and hatred, condemning refugees and people whose skin contains more melanin than his own. His abominable actions flowed from his fear and hatred. There is no legitimate religion, which believes in the God of Love and Mercy, that condones such behavior. Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Humanists, Agnostics – no group (that I am aware of) believes that violence, murder, and atrocity are the answer to fear and hatred. Fear and hatred are antithetical to actions we call “human.” Many times, our fear is based in fiction. We think we know who someone is. We think we know what they believe. We think we know what they are up to and what they are going to do. But those conjectures are usually based on a false image. It is when we begin to listen to each other, sit down with one another, and build bridges between others and ourselves that fear disappears and hatred can be transformed into friendship and love.

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“Another week, another mass shooting.” The fact that this can be said in such a de rigueur fashion really is a sad statement on how frequently these occur, and I doubt that many would disagree. But almost as alarming is the slew of conspiracies that popped up almost immediately after the event; before the day was finished, I already saw “theories” (and I use that term as loosely as possible) ranging from a CIA psy-op to an Israeli false flag. I wish I was making these up, but sometimes truth is sadder than fiction. I’ll be the first to admit that there are no shortage of true conspiracies; I’ve said as much in this very column previously. There are declassified documents proving plots such as Operation Northwoods, MKUltra, Operation Paperclip, and many more. Governments throughout history have proven time and time again that we should question official records of events, of that there is no question. What is the real question is when does suspicion move from a healthy distrust to unmitigated paranoia? To grossly oversimplify things, there seems to be three groups when it comes to conspiracies. One will never believe them, no matter what evidence is presented. The armchair detective in me would like to see this part of the populace be more willing

to think for themselves, but the pragmatist in me realizes that they really aren’t doing any harm. Their beliefs (or disbeliefs) don’t really affect anyone, so why should they be bothered? Another group actively searches for objective truth, but remains open to all suggestions. They try to sift through the truth and lies as best they can and come to their own conclusion. Sure, they can’t help but let biases get in the way occasionally, but by and large, they’re open to different possibilities. The third subset, however, is the most frightening - those who posit that every single incident is some grand conspiracy. It’s this group who is willing to look at a shooter strapping a camera to his head while livestreaming a massacre and still finds a conspiracy, shoot up a pizza parlor based on internet sleuthing, or send death threats to families of shooting victims. If you find yourself in the latter group, I urge you to reconsider your motives and your MO. Just because conspiracies exist doesn’t mean everything is. The last thing the world needs now is drama, dissent, and disorder where there is none.


NEWS4U APRIL 2019 | POLITICS

NEWS4U APRIL 2019 | OPINION

TRI-STATE

POLITICS with Bryan Fox

WILL MAYOR WINNECKE RUN FOR HIGHER OFFICE? SHOULD HE? By the time this article is published, the Democrats will more than likely not have fielded a candidate to run in the mayoral race against Lloyd Winnecke. Thus, the city will have its first ever three-term Republican mayor. Should the mayor get re-elected - and in all likelihood he will - his third term will end in 2023. This would be the perfect time to run for higher office either at the state or federal level. 2024 will be another huge election year with the presidency up for grabs along with a Senate seat in Indiana as well as the governorship. With Jasper native Mike Braun's election to the Senate in 2018, he will be up for reelection in '24. More than likely, he will seek another term and will not face a serious challenger. That would leave the chief executive of Indiana as a possibility. Current governor Eric Holcomb will probably win reelection in 2020 but will be term limited and unable to run in '24, opening the door for other candidates. Would this be a seat that Winnecke pursues or should pursue? Let's look at the positives: First, Winnecke is the mayor of the third largest city in the

state and has a lot of name recognition in the southern region which bodes well for his electability. Second, he has the money. Winnecke can fundraise with the best of them and will have no problem getting his name out in other parts of the state. Third, Republicans rule. Since the election of Mitch Daniels, the GOP has won four consecutive governorships and has moved further right over the past 15 years. Fourth, he's disciplined. Winnecke has always had a pragmatic approach to his leadership and steered clear of controversial issues - i.e., the recent EVPL drag queen story hour debate. The negatives: First, time might be up against Winnecke. He'll be 64 when the '24 election arrives. Not old by any stretch but at retirement age. Second, his wife, Carol McClintock, is a successful real estate agent in Evansville and might not want to relocate to the Governor's Residence in Indy. Winnecke's third term will give us some insight into what his intentions might be. *Correction: In my previous article, I noted that no local media had asked Stephen Melcher why he had switched parties. However, it turns out that the Evansville Courier & Press did, in fact, ask him about this. I would like to give them a shout out and apologize for the mistake.

MAYBE I'M JUST GETTING OLD... with Johnny Fletcher Bowl Me Over Surely you recall when "Blue Collar" comic Jeff Foxworthy introduced that whole "You might be a redneck if..." shtick that has since been coopted by a generation of hacks. Well, if you can stomach it, I'd like to add my name to that sad list of comedic wannabes by putting my own spin on his signature routine. And it goes something like this: "You might be getting old if... you love to watch bowling on TV." Yup, I admit it. Not sure why exactly, but I now find myself glued to the set on a weekly basis, following the PBA (Professional Bowlers Association, of course) tour as it winds its way around the country. How to explain this other than advancing age? I mean, I've always enjoyed bowling; truth be told, I even bowled in leagues at Arc Lanes during my childhood. But somehow I always had the good sense not to spend hours on the couch cheering on a bunch of alley cats. If I had to pin this apparent lack or loss of judgment on something or someone, more accurately, it'd be Jason Belmonte - or "Belmo" as he's affectionately known on the PBA tour. Currently the top bowler in the world, the extremely affable Australian revolutionized the two-handed approach that's been gaining steam of late. In fact, the second leading money winner, Anthony Simonsen, throws a mean two-hander as well. And then there's Kyle "Afro Fish" Troup, tour fan favorite and all-around jester, who also employs the "new style." Damn it, I'm hooked!

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APRIL MOVIE PREVIEWS SHAZAM! (PG-13)

HELLBOY (R)

We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson's case, by shouting out one word SHAZAM! - this streetwise 14-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult superhero Shazam, courtesy of an ancient wizard.

Based on the graphic novels by Mike Mignola. Hellboy, caught between the worlds of the supernatural and human, battles an ancient sorceress bent on revenge.

RELEASE DATE: APRIL 5TH Starring: Grace Fulton, Mark Strong, Zachary Levi

RELEASE DATE: APRIL 12TH Starring: Daniel Dae Kim, David Harbour, Ian McShane, Milla Jovovich

THE CURSE OF LA LLORONA (R) RELEASE DATE: APRIL 19TH Starring: Linda Cardellini, Marisol Ramirez, Patricia Velasquez, Raymond Cruz, Sean Patrick Thomas

In 1970s Los Angeles, La Llorona, a horrifying apparition, is stalking the night - and the children. Ignoring the eerie warning of a troubled mother suspected of child endangerment, a social worker and her own small kids are soon drawn into a frightening supernatural realm.

UNDER THE SILVER LAKE (R)

RELEASE DATE: APRIL 19TH Starring: Andrew Garfield, Riley Keough, Topher Grace, Zosia Mamet Sam, intelligent but without purpose, finds a mysterious woman swimming in his apartment's pool one night. The next morning, she disappears. Sam sets off across LA to find her, and along the way he uncovers a conspiracy far more bizarre.

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AVENGERS: ENDGAME (NR)

RELEASE DATE: APRIL 26TH Starring: Robert Downey, Jr, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Brie Larson, Scarlett Johansson

Adrift in space with no food or water, Tony Stark sends a message to Pepper Potts as his oxygen supply starts to dwindle. Meanwhile, the remaining Avengers must figure out a way to bring back their vanquished allies for an epic showdown with Thanos.


NEWS4U APRIL 2019 | FILM REVIEWS

THE BREAKER UPPERERS NETFLIX

The Breaker Upperers is a movie of stereotypes, but it's hard to say just how stereotypical most of the characters in this film really are, because for all its generalities, one thing that Madeleine Sami and Jackie Van Beek manage to capture with their debut feature is just how strange New Zealand seems to be. The conceit of the film leaves us as viewers wanting more. Sami and Van Beek play characters who own a company that provides its clients with a service that gives the film its title. They facilitate break ups. The concept has potential, but in practice it falls apart fairly quickly. They impersonate police officers, make false reports, fake a few deaths and eventually the film's plausibility is thrown to the wayside for a few quick jokes. Regardless, it allows Sami and Van Beek the opportunity to shine as a comedic duo. Their playful banter keeps the flow of the movie going at a steady pace and focuses on female friendship and camaraderie as the core message of the film. When their business hits hard times, they are forced to reconcile with their own faults and examine past relationships, romantic and platonic, and in doing so, discover who they really are and what they mean to each other. The Breaker Upperers is an important alternative to a Hollywood bromance. - John Thurgood

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WALK. RIDE. RODEO. NETFLIX

In this adaptation of a novel based on a true story, Amberley Snyder attempts the impossible. She is a barrel racer paralyzed at the start of a promising career. As the title suggests, she gives herself three goals. First, she is going to walk. Then she is going to ride her horse, Power, again. And finally, she is going to re-enter the ranks of barrel racing at a rodeo called The American, which is often referred to by rodeo-goers as The Super Bowl of rodeos. This impossible task is paralleled by the impossible task of reenacting Amberley Snyder's true life story. Spencer Locke does her best to capture 19-year-old Snyder before the accident, during and after, but the subject matter is too much for her to carry on her own. Missi Pyle and Bailey Chase play supporting roles as Snyder's parents, but their screentime adds little complexity. They offer mostly platitudes that move the plot forward without diving much further beneath the surface. There are moments throughout the film that are filled with tension and ripe with discovery, but the voice of the picture often moves over these moments too quickly or fails to understand the underlying significance of the scene. It seems as if director Conor Allyn couldn't make up his mind about what direction to take with this film, but instead chose to walk the line between a handful of themes and subjects. Without that steady focus, Walk. Ride. Rodeo. falls flat. - John Thurgood

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APRIL MOVIES 4/5 Pet Sematary Shazam! 4/12 After Breakthrough Hellboy Missing Link Penguins

4/19 The Curse of La Llorona Under the Silver Lake 4/26 Avengers: Endgame


NEWS4U APRIL 2019 | MUSIC REVIEWS

AVRIL LAVIGNE Head Above Water BMG Five years in the making, Head Above Water serves as Avril Lavigne’s musical outlet for her battle with Lyme disease, and it shows. The titular single is nothing if not an anthem for determination, about fighting hard, about finding help. It’s not surprising an album that’s more focused on emotion and message than catchy beats/singles has underperformed commercially, but that doesn’t make the music-buying public’s muted response to her evolution any less frustrating. What's left of Lavigne's early '00s sound shines through in the punchy "Dumb Blonde" featuring Nikki Minaj. With loud, distorted electric guitar driving a repetitive chorus and a little bit of APRILing band-esque drums thrown in for good measure to frame the Minaj rap break, it's a made-for-radio single with a dash of good message. It’s a shame the rest of the album comes packaged with even more message. If you’re looking for a pop album that feels real, regardless of your opinions on Lavigne, this one is a good place to start. Hop on the bandwagon now before some college kid makes a post about it being “criminally ignored in its time” in 10 years. - Gavin Gaddis

MEGHAN TRAINOR The Love Train Epic Records I came across this EP in a frustrating place thanks to the internet. While the music contained within is genuinely good Trainor fare, that’s not what went viral. The mindbogglingly faux-twee-Instagram-influencer press release that’s been making the rounds online sells The Love Train as a cheekily naughty collection of songs Trainor fans will want to keep ready for their postValentine’s bedroom adventures, selling the heart-eyed single "All The Ways" as being about all the ways Trainor wants to sex up her new husband. That’s… not what the song’s about? It’s like the ghost of the ill-advised "All About That Bass" has doomed Trainor, a talented woman who’s a damn good singer and fond of the occasional pastel, to be this PG-13 pop icon parents can love but kids can also feel rebellious following, too, because she mentions sex. A damn shame. The Love Train is a wonderful little EP, including "Marry Me" which is cool, but even cooler when one knows Trainor wrote it to walk down the aisle to at her own wedding. Ignore the god-awful press release, The Love Train is a genuinely fun, unapologetically saccharine love-song EP. - Gavin Gaddis

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GARY CLARK, JR. This Land Warner Bros. Records With This Land, vaunted blues guitarist Gary Clark, Jr. delivers a brutally honest take on being black in contemporary America. The album's titular single opens strong with Clark recounting being told: “go back where you come from.” Name-dropping Trump on record isn’t exactly fresh or risky to do in 2019 but there’s something particularly appropriate about working frank discussions of casual racism through blues rock, especially from a Texas-based singer. According to Pitchfork, "This Land" was in part sparked by a neighbor passive-aggressively commenting how they were amazed a young black man could own such a large ranch in rural Austin, Texas. The embers of that inciting incident can be heard throughout the album; however, Clark has let the initial heat flare out. If a diss track or freestyle rap is pure fire, immediate and scalding but temporary, Clark’s performance has matured into red hot coals consistent, plentiful, useful. The emotions of this album feel true to the singer, the musical version of winning that fake argument in the shower where you have collected all of your thoughts and deliver an air-tight defense. - Gavin Gaddis

LOUIE ZONG Nod Self-Released "A cheerful guy making cheerful tunes," Zong returns in full instrumental force with this brilliant EP of songs that, as the title suggests, inspires the listener to nod. For those unfamiliar with this multi-talented artist's more chilled-out work, this EP could best be described as a series of fictional outro songs for anime you wish you’d seen. Zong makes good use of alternating channels this time around, moving instruments from ear to ear to reward the astute headphone listeners without punishing those listening in a less-clear environment. Usually binaural audio sounds like hot garbage in a car stereo; Nod knows when enough is enough. Featuring funk guitar, forlorn distant saxophones and bold piano, Nod’s songs wouldn’t be out of place as the soundtrack to a slightly more R&B-focused version of Cowboy Bebop, or a more urbanfocused Steven Universe. They have nothing to prove, they just want to be themselves. Message albums are fantastic, as mentioned in other reviews this month, but there’s also something to be said for music for the sake of just chilling out. - Gavin Gaddis


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STATE CHAMPION Send Flowers Sophomore Lounge Upon a casual first listen, Send Flowers might come across as basic, laid-back country music. Grant State Champion more of your time and attention, however, and you will find the band often ignoring traditional song structures to create their own unique, boozy bounce. The Louisville, Kentucky bar band plays a mostly-loose and live-in-the-studio sound that incorporates country rock accompanied with piano and violin. All of the songs are mid-tempo or slower, but warm and inviting. Listening to Send Flowers on a stereo system sounds a lot like listening to State Champion playing a house show or practicing quietly in a living room. What further sets Send Flowers apart from other recent alt-country albums is State Champion’s exceptional lyricism. Standout track “Death Preferences” opens with “I was coming down at the Diamond Head DMV when the feeling awoke,” then goes into an almost Faulkner-like stream of consciousness ramble about the randomness of Death (“Death prefers a time when you least expect it”). Frontman Ryan Davis continually delivers these smirking, humorous lines throughout the album while he paints sentimental scenes of everyday life. The calm, loose twang of the band serves as the perfect backdrop for his perfect lyricism. - Russ Finn

HOZIER Wasteland, Baby! Rubyworks Records The latest studio release from Irish musician Hozier is the perfect album to bring in spring, with a moving combination of uplifting songs and slower rhythms. Featuring several tracks off of Nina Cried Power, the critically-acclaimed EP released as a teaser in 2018, Wasteland, Baby! follows a nearly year-long hiatus that saw Hozier spending time in Ireland and focusing on resurrecting the powerful messages that brought us to church, so to speak, six years ago. With a rich voice reminiscent of a southern Baptist choir, Hozier is able to bring emotionally moving lyrics and meld them with melodies that are easy to sing along to and are sure to be stuck in your head all day long. “Nina Cried Power,” a song that pulls inspiration from names such as Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, and Nina Simone herself, is an anthem of strength and resilience that everyone should add to their playlist. Hozier is an artist that people of all ages can listen to and appreciate. Wasteland, Baby! is the hit album of 2019 so far. Kendall Shanks

SUNWATCHERS Illegal Moves Trouble In Mind Records Sunwatchers is a four-piece instrumental band from New York City that plays an intense style of jazzy psychedelic rock like something straight out of 1968. Illegal Moves evokes a Tame Impala-esque timbre playing Mothers of Invention jams, and you could easily find yourself thrashing about and banging your head to the first half of the album before the band tones down their rock side to show you how well they can play freeform jazz and improv noise on “Everybody Play” and “Psychic Driving.” Sunwatchers then finish out the album out with a cover of Alice Coltrane’s “Ptah, The El Daoud” and psychedelic, desert Western closing track, “Strollin’ Coma Blues.” Though Sunwatchers make instrumental music, they are not without a message. The wild album artwork, which features an equal parts blue and red Kool-Aid Man murdering Uncle Sam, is a necessary part of the experience. I’d recommend a close study of all the little details in the album cover as you let Sunwatchers take you on their not-nearly-as-boring-as-Phish jam band journey. Play my favorite track “Beautiful Crystals” and give yourself a taste. - Russ Finn

WEEZER Weezer (Black Album) Crush Music/Atlantic Weezer has come a long way from “Buddy Holly,” but they've definitely taken a wrong turn on their career path. The band's latest album is a disappointing, repetitive collection that keeps the same tone throughout. Despite Weezer's penchant for solid hooks and catchy melodies, the Black Album hits all the wrong notes at all the wrong times. Track one is virtually indistinguishable from track five. However, the voice of frontman Rivers Cuomo still resonates as it did on their first self-titled album, widely known as the Blue Album. What he does not bring this time around is an interesting sound. While it is a good idea to work with the sound and legacy that made you famous, you also have to change to stay relevant. Weezer seems to have missed this memo. If you enjoy Weezer’s sound, you may like this album, but keep in mind it comes off like one never-ending song. Be sure to add Weezer (Black Album) to your lullaby playlist, because it's sure to bore you to sleep. - Kendall Shanks

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NEWS4U APRIL 2019 | BEER REVIEWS

APRIL 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. KONA HANALEI ISLAND IPA

GOOSE ISLAND 312 URBAN WHEAT

RHINEGEIST BUBBLES ROSÉ ALE

JONATHAN GLUFF - 4.25

JONATHAN GLUFF - 4.5

JONATHAN GLUFF - 4

PAUL BRAGIN - 4.25

PAUL BRAGIN - 4

PAUL BRAGIN - 3.5

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 3

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4

Lighter than most mainstream macrobrews, more flavor than light beers, and higher quality than either, Goose Island’s original 312 was always a no-brainer for no-frills beer drinkers who prefer no-hangover mornings. This dryhopped variant brings more flavor without bitterness. The adding of hops after the boil slightly sharpens the original’s lemon notes without tasting like an IPA (where hops boil with the wort). This is a beer that may satisfy even the most ardent craft beer haters.

A decent white head rests on the beer when poured into a wheat beer glass. The scent contains mostly wheat with a few citrus notes. Likewise, the first tasting starts off with wheat flavors, but lemon notes come through in the long finish. Pair it with a hearty chef’s salad or lighter tasting cheeses such as mozzarella or chevre. The lemon flavors in the beer might also serve as a nice accent to lemon flavored desserts.

This is a straw-colored beer. It looks like something I would like, but it's just ok. I'm usually a big Goose Island fan but this one is nothing special. The can is pretty cool but that's the most it has going for it. It has a light, dry flavor. I was actually expecting some hops flavor but it seems a little lacking.

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Just when you thought we’d reached market saturation with citrus-tinged IPAs, Kona Brewing brings you their Hanalei Island. Luckily, it proves to be more than buzzwords. Two ingredients make this beer unique: The guava further sweetens the requisite orange, and the dark flavors of passionfruit blunt the very slight bitterness on the finish. At only 40 IBUs, it may be slightly too bitter for some, but far milder than many. Light, crisp, and refreshing.

A thin white head forms on this India pale ale and quickly disappears. Tropical fruit scents hit the nose while smelling the beer. The fruit flavors remain with the first sip of the beer and some hop bitterness comes through in the finish. This will be a good choice during hot summer months, especially if you don’t want an umbrella drink. Pair it with spicy foods or fruity desserts like pineapple upside-down cake.

This is a golden-colored beer with peach and other fruit flavors; I can smell the hops and orange peel right away. I'm assuming this is what guava tastes like. It's pretty good and seems very tropical even though it's pretty cold outside. The hops did leave a little bitterness on my tongue but it's not too overpowering.

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Make no mistake: This may be labeled an “ale,” but for all intents and purposes, it’s a cider. Nothing wrong with that, necessarily, especially since it’s a pretty good one. There’s a lot of flavors mixing together here: The tartness of apple and cranberries, the sweet and sour of a peach, and a hint of ginger ale on the finish. (Maybe that’s where the “ale” in the name came from…) Great for fans of ciders.

A thin white head appears and rapidly evaporates on the beer. A fruity nose dominates the scent profile, with apple giving the impression that the beer is almost a cider. A burst of carbonation hits the tongue with sweet fruit notes, followed by a combination of sour and sweet fruit flavors in the long finish. Pair it with apple pie, dark chocolate or serve it with breakfast for a great start to your morning.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4

This is a pink beverage. I consider this more of a wine/wine cooler beverage than a beer. It says it's a rosé ale and I guess this is a mix of the two. I can taste the apple, peach and some cranberry. I'm not much of a wine drinker but this would be a good dessert beverage.


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RHINEGEIST TRUTH IPA

JONATHAN GLUFF - 4

With its corny name and stilted marketing, not gonna lie - I really didn’t want to like this

beer. But I’m willing to admit when I’m wrong, and I certainly was with this one. On first sip, I braced myself for what was sure to be an onslaught of hoppiness, but found it subtle and smooth (if unremarkable). There’s a very slight hint of grapefruit and earthiness, and it finishes very dry. Great for IPA lovers.

the nose. The initial sip of the beer seems mild, but hop flavors quickly spread out on the tongue. People who enjoy IPAs or other hoppy beers will definitely want to try this one. Pair it with whitefish tacos with lemon, cilantro and shredded radish.

PAUL BRAGIN - 4

This is a hazy amber-colored beer. It has a decent hops flavor. It doesn't overwhelm your tasted buds with hops and is pretty easy to drink. It has a crisp, light flavor with good citrus notes and no funky aftertaste.

A thick white head tops this India pale ale and remains for a long time. A nice blend of citrus fruit and pine notes from the hops fills

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4

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