A QUICK NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
T
he heat is definitely on in August - both literally and
what's to come. In addition, the beloved Frog Follies classic
figuratively. Along with the sweltering temps ahead, there's
car showcase is back (8/27-29) - 4000 street rods on display
also a hot lineup of events guaranteed to set the tri-state on
for all of you automotive nerds out there. I say "nerds" with
fire. That's hyperbole, mind you. I don't foresee actual flames
the utmost respect, of course. Plus, there are numerous high
arising from the streets - but anything's possible during these
profile concerts scheduled, including the Del McCoury Band
crazy, post-pandemic days. Truly, nothing would surprise me at
(Lincoln Amphitheatre), Styx (Old National Events Plaza), Hank
this point; however, that's a discussion for another time. Let's
Williams, Jr. (Ford Center), George Thorogood (Beaver Dam
just stick to the script. As I was saying, August holds a lot of
Amphitheater), Samantha Fish (Lincoln Amphitheatre) and Lady
promise - and that's especially true thanks to the welcome
A (Ford Center). We're talking bluegrass, blues rock, country,
return of the area's most popular charity event: Guns & Hoses.
classic rock and more - take your pick! And to get you, uh, fired
The annual boxing competition between local first responders
up, we've got interviews with Lady A, George Thorogood and
was put on hold in 2020 but returns with gusto this month to
Samantha Fish. Yup, this issue is pretty darn bad to the bone.
raise more money for a long list of wonderful organizations that
Get it? Anyhow, there's plenty of good stuff to check out, so
support children and adults with disabilities in the community.
start flipping through and making plans to attend some of the
Be sure to reserve your ringside seat (if you're lucky) at the Ford
tri-state's upcoming events!
Center for the August 28 showdown. But that's just a taster of
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