NEWS4U SEPTEMBER 2021 | TABLE OF CONTENTS
SEPTEMBER 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A QUICK NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
COVER STORY
CUISINE & DINING
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Top 20 Women in Business 2021
Meet the Tri-State's Community Leaders
FEATURES & UPCOMING EVENTS
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Blues on the Rock Fest
Shaun Murphy headlines a Fun Day of Live Entertainment
Blues Traveler at the Victory Theatre
Exclusive Interview with Keyboardist Ben Wilson
10th Annual St. Meinrad Rocks Fest
Celebrating 10 Years of Great Live Music & More
Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra Performances
The New Season Begins with Classics & Pops Concerts
Louisville's American Horrorplex Haunted House
6 The World would be a Better Place 26 Clean Bite Life 27 Coupons
ENTERTAINMENT
28 In Town & Around 34 Music: Angel Rhodes 35 Music: Shannon's Walk 36 Music: Brandon McCarty 37 Music: Muhlarkey Wit Markie 38 Music: Corduroy Orbison 38 Music: Idder 39 Screen Time 40 TikTok: Our Favs of the Month
LOCAL HAPPENINGS 41 Tell Us about Your Tattoos 42 Why are You in Evansville? 44 From Addiction to Recovery 46 VHS Animal Spotlight 47 VHS Adoption Spotlight 48 Tri-State Pet Pics 58 Ask an Attorney 60 Mug Shots
OPINION & COMMENTARY
50 As I Type This... 50 Tri-State Politics 51 Maybe I'm Just Getting Old 52 When Late Night Thoughts are Bourne 53 Bridging the Gap
REVIEWS 54 Music 56 Beer
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A QUICK NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
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ou know, if our winters went by as quick as the summers seem
Lauren Daigle (Ford Center, 9/25) and the opening performance
to, then the world would be a better place; I'm convinced of
of the 2021-22 Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra season
it. But sadly, here we are already at the tail-end of the year's most
(Victory, 9/25). FYI, we've got an exclusive interview with Blues
pleasing season. In a word, crud. That's the censored version, by
Traveler to whet your appetite for an evening of unparalleled
the way. On the bright side, summer is going out on top with
rock & roll. Trust me, we wouldn't give you the "run-around." Get
the return of a number of high-profile outdoor events - most of
it? Just nod your head. And yet, despite all of the fantastic events
which were MIA in 2020 due to the pandemic. Here's just a taste
scheduled in September, this month is really dedicated to the 20
of what's on the calendar in September: Blues on the Rock (9/5),
incredible women on the cover. Yes, our annual Top 20 Women
ROMP Fest (9/15-18), Ferdinand Folk Festival (9/18), St. Meinrad
in Business feature is back to introduce the tri-state to some truly
Rocks Fest (9/24-25) and Funk in the City (9/25). Or if you prefer to
remarkable community leaders who are excelling in their fields -
stay nice and cool indoors, there's a great lineup of concerts and
not to mention setting a wonderful example for the rest of us. In
shows on tap, including DC Young Fly & Friends Comedy Show
fact, just stop reading this now and go straight to page 8 to start
(Victory, 9/5), Blake Shelton (Ford Center, 9/10), Blues Traveler
getting acquainted with this year's nominees. Do it!
(Victory, 9/21), Water for People Benefit Concert (Victory, 9/23),
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NEWS4U SEPTEMBER 2021 | COVER STORY
2021
With so many amazing community leaders guiding the way through these difficult times, it's impossible to shine a light on them all, but the Junior League of Evansville is doing its part by honoring a group of very deserving businesswomen devoted to the betterment of the tri-state. For nearly a century, the JLE has been dedicated to empowering women to be civic leaders through an effective interactive development program, helping to change societal views and upend gender stereotypes. The organization is proud to highlight this mission by hosting the Women's Conference & Luncheon on November 4 at the Old National Events Plaza. This 3-tiered conference program is specifically designed to inspire and empower women at every stage of their leadership journey. In addition to holding workshops and a vendor expo focused on women's interests, careers and leadership, the JLE will present the Woman of Empowerment Award to Tara Barney, Co-CEO of the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership. All of which will set the stage for the main event as the Top 20 Women in Business in the Tri-State Area are unveiled - all who have proven themselves to be an undeniable force for good in our community, serving selflessly and inspiring others to do the same. Truly, it's a thrill to see so many incredibly gifted professional women assembled in one room so be sure to reserve your seat at the table for this very special annual event. Special note: This year's keynote speaker is Victoria Krull, Google Workshop Facilitator and Product Support Manager, presenting #IamRemarkable, a Google initiative empowering women and underrepresented groups to celebrate their achievements in the workplace and beyond. To reserve your seat at the Women's Conference and for info on how to participate as an Exhibitor, visit juniorleagueofevansville.org.
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ANDREA HERSCHELMAN
Director of Business Development & Marketing / VPS Architecture Andrea is a creative visionary with over 12 years’ experience in the Architecture & Design industry. She cares deeply about her community and volunteers her time with non-profit organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Youth Resources, and Leadership Everyone, and has co-chaired LE’s Celebration of Leadership for the past two years. A native of Evansville, Andrea graduated from Maryville University in St. Louis with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and obtained her Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern Indiana. She previously worked as a commercial Interior Designer for VPS Architecture, designing K-12 and higher education facilities, prior to becoming the very first University Interior Designer for USI, where she helped manage new construction and renovation projects. While in that role, she noticed a gap in resources for the local design community and played an integral part in creating a city center association so that southern Indiana design and architectural professionals could collaborate and build relationships with one another. Recently, Andrea returned to VPS as Director of Business Development and Marketing, where she cultivates client relationships and develops new business opportunities for the firm. In her “spare” time, she is a cycling instructor for Bob’s Gym and enjoys encouraging others to reach their full potential in (and out of) class.
KELLY WEST
Owner / Mimi’s Gourmet Pasta Sauce, Inc. Kelly, a resident of Evansville, dreamed of starting a pasta sauce business and turned her dream into a reality in 2007. Her product, Mimi's Gourmet Pasta Sauce, is produced by Big B BBQ and is available in Indiana, Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky. She is currently working with a buyer to distribute nationally and continues to mentor others, helping them to achieve their dream as a food entrepreneur. Additionally, Kelly is proud of being a woman-owned business member of Indiana Grown. She has worked hard to get Mimi’s Gourmet Pasta and Pizza Sauce on shelves, and she is continuing to expand her products. Kelly’s daughters Sierra Thomas and Alexis Wheeler have helped her with marketing and tastings and as a result, Mimi’s has received national attention.
RANDA DOLEH
Business Systems & Analytics Manager/Senior Appraiser / SIGMA Group Along with heading internal business development projects and working on optimizing SIGMA’s workflow processes by leveraging data to drive better decision-making and outcomes, Randa also leads the SIGMA Appraisal department from both a divisional growth standpoint and as a Senior Appraiser. She graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with an undergraduate degree in Economics and a Master's in Business Administration. Being extremely passionate about education and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, she continues to coach Data Analytics courses within the MBA Program at USI. Balancing the science and art of education, she has been an active volunteer at the Evansville Museum of Art, Science, and History where she currently serves as the Treasurer on the Board of Trustees, is Chair of the Finance Committee, and a member of the Marketing Committee.
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DANIELLE HODGE
Owner / Siciliano Subs A native of Miami, Florida, Danielle moved to Evansville with her husband David and daughter. She missed the subs from south Florida, and while pregnant with twins, they decided to open Siciliano Subs. And while the pandemic almost closed the business, through community support and charcuterie boards, they were able to save it. She has evolved with every bump in the business and is now providing classes at the YMCA to teach DIY charcuterie boards a skill she developed on her own. Impressively, her work was featured in one of the Parade Homes. Danielle is a former EVSC teacher and loves donating her time and resources to our local schools and teachers. During Teachers Appreciation Week she and her husband offered free lunches to all the wonderful educators in our community. Danielle has lent a helping hand or listening ear to every one of the fellow business owners on their block.
ASHLEY HUGHES
District Manager, Donor Recruitment / American Red Cross Ashley is a two-time graduate of USI, holding her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a Master’s degree in Public Administration. She began her professional career as the Biomed Volunteer Workforce Engagement Specialist for the American Red Cross recruiting, training, and facilitating volunteer opportunities in the tri-state area. Ashley currently volunteers
JUDI KELLER
IT Commercial Development & Operations Systems Director / Berry Global Judi has been with Berry Global for over 29 years. She is currently responsible for IT Commercial, Operations & CRM systems as well as leading ERP Integrations. She has led 20+ ERP conversions in the last three years including 14 during the pandemic of 2020. Judi has a passion for growth and development of her teams. She has mentored many throughout her career and takes pride in their growth at Berry. Judi has served on the Board of Albion Fellows Bacon Center since 2019. Her greatest joy in life is her family, husband Greg, son Brandon and daughter Ashley.
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for the Evansville African American Museum as a board member, in the community as a member of the Junior League of Evansville and within her church’s youth ministry as a small group leader. Ashley has recognized the concerns for diversity within the blood donor community and has embraced the call to diversify the population of those who donate blood products. She is doing so to help educate, empower and activate her community to make lifelong, tangible differences in the lives of hospital patients across the country. Diversification of the blood supply is particularly effective in the treatment of Sickle Cell disease primarily affecting those within the African American/Brown/Black and Latino/ Hispanic communities. Ashley advocates that all individuals should have the opportunity to give the gift of life. She has become the leading source of blood donations, its processes and impacts in the area, and consistently seeks new and inventive opportunities to ensure everyone has the chance to donate if able. Ashley seeks to help women from all walks of life feel empowered to make a difference and reach their potential. Ashley is mission-minded and above all else, loves God, her
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family, and her community.
JALESSA SLADE
President & CEO / Slade Consulting, LLC Jalessa has over a decade of extensive experience helping nonprofits reach their fund development and community outreach goals. As President & CEO of Slade Consulting, LLC., she heads a company focused on mission-driven results for nonprofits in the areas of grant writing, trainings and project-event management. She has been extremely active in Toastmasters International, the Young Professional Alliance of the Southwest Indiana Chamber of Commerce, and the University of Evansville African American Alumni Association. In 2020, Jalessa received the YWCA Evansville’s Woman on a Mission award in the area of Racial and Social Justice.
LEIGH A. PERRY
Independent Associate-Director / LegalShield As a Director for LegalShield, Leigh guides a team focused on assisting small businesses and individual consumers with their need for affordable legal services and identify theft protection. As a certified mentor and facilitator, she connects and develops relationships with others to create an open and inspiring community. For the past four years, Leigh has focused on building a network for women with a mission dedicated to helping them take greater control over their lives and career choices. This diverse group of professional women encourages each other by sharing opportunities, creating an environment for confidence building and demonstrating to each other how to live a purposeful life. Leigh continues to be an advocate of, for and with, women while she serves in other organizations. She speaks nationally to women volunteers from college age to colleagues through her membership in Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity. Leigh is also an active member of the Southwest Indiana Chamber (now EREP) and as a long-time Rotarian, she worked with a group to charter an evening club earlier this year in Evansville. When looking for a place to call home, Leigh and her husband, Edsel Beale, identified the Evansville area for the location and amenities. However, Leigh says it is the warmth of the people that has made living in the tri-state a joy and a pleasure.
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LAURA SCOTT
Attorney & Chairperson / Farmer Scott Ozete Robinson & Schmitt, LLP Laura is a business and banking lawyer who started her own law firm with colleagues over four years ago. Laura serves her profession as a Board Member of the Evansville Bar Foundation and a Board Member of the Risk Management Association. She serves her community as Chair of the Impact EVV Foundation and as an Advisory Board Member and Vice Chair of the Grants Committee for the Women’s Fund of Vanderburgh County. She is the past president of multiple professional and arts organizations, most recently Evansville Civic Theatre. She was recognized by A Network of Evansville Women (ANEW) as their Woman of Action and honored as a “Leadership in Law - Distinguished Barrister” by the Indiana Lawyer, a “Best Lawyer in America” by the organization of the same name, a “Woman Leader in the Law” by The American Lawyer and a “Midwest’s Top Rated Lawyer” by the National Law Journal. Laura and her husband Marc have two children: Zack, a Theatre major at Millikin University and Parker, an 8th grader at St. Ben’s.
PATRICIA A. JACKSON
Senior Community Relations Specialist / CenterPoint Energy Patricia joined CenterPoint Energy (formerly Vectren) in May of 2000. Her primary responsibilities include community relations initiatives for southwest Indiana, employee volunteer engagement coordination, CenterPoint Energy Foundation (grant review & processing) responsibilities and community board engagement/placement for CenterPoint Energy colleagues. Patricia is a graduate of the University of Southern Indiana, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications, with an emphasis in Public Relations. She has served with a number of nonprofit organizations in various roles and capacities, including the Women’s Fund of Vanderburgh County, including its Grants committee, Junior League of Evansville as a sustainer, the Women’s Hospital Advisory Council and its Steering Committee, Deaconess Hospital Foundation Board and Grants committee, Ivy Tech Community College Foundation’s Circle of Ivy and the Linda E White Hospice House. Patricia is a self-proclaimed foodie and absolutely loves to cook. Patricia and her spouse of 32 years, Patrick, reside in Newburgh, IN.
EMILY FOUST
Internal Auditor / Deaconess Hospital Emily received a Bachelor of Arts in Finance & Management from the University of Southern Indiana. She worked at CenterPoint Energy (formerly Vectren) where she spent three years in Internal Audit and seven years in Executive Compensation and Governance. Currently, she's done audits at Deaconess in the Nuclear Medicine Department and the Family Medicine Residency Center and was able to provide some valuable changes there. She also was President and Vice President of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Over the course of years, she has been involved in the following: Junior League of Evansville, an ambassador for diversity and inclusion, and an emerging leader. She volunteers at Little Lambs and various other organizations locally.
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LESLIE ASBURY
Assistant Executive Director / Boys & Girls Club of Evansville Leslie was raised on the far west side of Evansville. Most of her family has some type of connection with education or working with children, so it was inevitable that this would be her path. She graduated from Indiana University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Education degree. Upon returning home from IU, she started with the Evansville Housing Authority as a Youth Recreation Leader in the Fulton Housing Development and then made the jump in 1999 to the Boys & Girls Club where she has held the positions of Education Director, Unit Director and now Assistant Executive Director.
GELINA MASCOE
Realtor / FC Tucker Emge Gelina approaches real estate the same way she approaches her philanthropy. “Whether it’s providing a free education or it’s finding my clients the perfect home, it isn’t a political issue or race issue... it’s a humanity issue," she says. "I want to help you live your best life!” Born in La Gonave, Haiti, Gelina became an American citizen in 2007. With two college degrees and over a decade of working directly with the public, she is the perfect mix of brains and charm. Gelina founded Lumiere de Education Foundation, a charitable organization that provides free education to children in Haiti. She also oversees the operation of a school that provides free education to 170 children in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. When Gelina isn’t busy changing lives, she resides in Evansville with her incredible husband and their two children.
MICHELE TEPOOL
Advertising Director / Expressway Chevrolet Buick GMC Michele has been with Expressway Auto Group for 21 years. She started in 1998 as a receptionist at Expressway Dodge. After a lot of hard work, perseverance, and encouragement and support from her husband (Tony) and children (Britini & Cameron), and the Bulkley family, she achieved the position of Advertising Director at Expressway Chevrolet. Her years with Expressway have presented many community giveback opportunities - something she holds near and dear. Michele’s passion for giving back to the community has allowed her to represent, volunteer, and coordinate many Expressway fundraising events. She has been involved with the Susan G. Komen foundation for over 18 years and helps organize Expressway's Annual sponsorship of the MSD North Posey Truck Raffle (raising to date over $850,000) with proceeds from the ticket sales benefiting the MSD North Posey Athletic & Academic Department. During the holiday season, she coordinates a Christmas gift drive for local kids in need. Each summer, she coordinates a fishing clinic for kids under the provision of pro angler, Jimmy Houston, sponsored by Expressway. Michele is an avid baseball fan! For 13 years, she has overseen the concession stands and has assisted in coordinating baseball schedules for the St. Wendel Athletic Club. In 2017, she established a memorial scholarship in memory of her brother and local baseball mentor (Danny Embrey Baseball Scholarship) which is set up to benefit young men pursuing college. To date, $24,000 has been given out.
RACHEL REINERS
Category Supply Senior Manager / Reckitt Rachel leads the Supply Project Management for Innovation and Supply Fuel projects in North America Nutrition at Reckitt (previously Mead Johnson). With
TANISHA CAROTHERS
Owner & Operator / Carothers Law Office Co-Founder / HerSpace Co.
a background in Supply Chain, Finance and Project
Tanisha is an attorney and a serial entrepreneur. She prides her-
Management, her career has demonstrated a passion
self on being an attorney by day and planner pusher by night.
for cross-functional partnerships, innovation, and
She also has a new venture called Rise Learning Center, a premier
process improvement. Rachel is passionate about
childcare located in Downtown Evansville. She is also passionate
helping others succeed and implementing leadership
about her community serving as President of the Black Chamber
strategies to remove barriers, improve communication
of Commerce.
and drive results.
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RANDA GATLING
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach / University of Southern Indiana Randa is in her 23rd season as an Assistant Coach for the USI Screaming Eagles. That is 23 years of mentoring female students and athletes in the classroom, both on the court and through young adulthood. Randa has celebrated with 11 NCAA tournament teams, two NCAA Elite Eight teams, and five GLVC Championship teams! She coordinated USI Basketball’s community service independently with the teams volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, Feed Evansville, YWCA, and Komen Race for the Cure.
ANGE HUMPHREY
Television Host / WEHT TV Ange Humphrey is a TV host on ABC 25 Local Lifestyles. Her TV career began 50 years ago! She is amazed to think how long she has been sharing people’s powerful stories. Every day is rich and filled with interesting people doing interesting things. It is an honor for her to still be working in this field.
JENNIFER WELTE
Owner / Camilla’s Closet & Petunia’s Resale for Rescue Jennifer first created an online business in 2004 by proving herself as an eBay top-rated seller. These efforts cultivated $1.7 million in online sales. With this marketing knowledge, she created a boutique children’s consignment store in Newburgh. After the store's phenomenal success, she moved locations to Evansville and expanded into Camilla’s Closet. Her business is now one of the largest consignment stores in the area. She expanded again and added a non-profit thrift store, Petunia’s Resale for Rescue, to her business model. This has taken her business to a higher level while also providing support for something she is truly passionate about in the process.
STEPHANIE COX
Deputy Chief / Evansville Police Department Stephanie is a graduate of Purdue University and was hired by the Evansville Police Department in 1992. She began her career working assignments on the Patrol and Adult Investigation units. She has had supervisory positions in Patrol, Crime Prevention, the Domestic and Sexual Violence unit, Adult investigations, the Personnel unit and was the Public Information Officer. Stephanie is currently serving as the Deputy Chief in the Criminal Investigations division, overseeing all investigation related units.
THE JEANIE BRUCK WOMAN OF EMPOWERMENT 2021 CIVIC LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNER TARA BARNEY
Co-CEO / Evansville Regional Economic Partnership Tara joined the Southwest Indiana Chamber in March 2018 as its President & CEO. Prior to joining the Southwest Indiana Chamber she served in a similar position with the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce for seven years. The Quad Cities Chamber is a business and economic development organization serving a bi-state metropolitan area of 400,000. Tara has more than 30 years of extensive chamber economic and community development experience. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration from Miami University and a MPA from the John Glenn College of Public Policy at The Ohio State University. Tara also serves as a board member for the YMCA and UE Advisory Board for the Center for Innovation & Change.
NEWS4U SEPTEMBER 2021 | UPCOMING EVENTS
BLUES ON THE
ROCK ROCKPORT CITY PARK / SEPTEMBER 5 / 2:30 P.M. (GATES OPEN @ NOON)
The Shaun Murphy Band headlines a full day of electrifying blues performances
Following on the heels of the River Basin Blues Fest staged in Newburgh's beautiful Friedman Park, the scene now shifts to Rockport City Park for another full day of electrifying blues performances by some of the area's best artists and bands. The incomparable Shaun Murphy is set to headline, backed by a tremendous supporting cast, including the Stillwell/France Band, King Bee & The Stingers, 2 Miles Back and special guest David Dunavent. And once again, it's all courtesy of the River Basin Blues Society, an organization dedicated to encouraging, prompting and otherwise supporting live performances of the
SHAUN MURPHY BAND
This year's headliner is not only a Grammy-nominated blues singer but has toured, performed and recorded with the likes of Eric Clapton, Bob Seger, Moody Blues and many more. STILLWELL/FRANCE BAND
Featuring two of the tri-state's most gifted guitarists - Tommy Stillwell and Boscoe France - this powerhouse band is a force of nature that sets the stage on fire from note one. KING BEE & THE STINGERS
Two-time International Blues Challenge semifinalists, King Bee has appeared at the Madison Ribberfest, the Garvin Gate Blues Festival in Louisville, KY, and the legendary Midway Tavern in Mishawaka, IN. 2 MILES BACK
A Spencer county original, this group is one of the best house bands in the area, boasting a great repertoire of classic
blues at all levels and at as many venues as possible.
blues and rock favorites.
Gates open at noon with the music starting up at 2:30 p.m. In
DAVID DUNAVENT
addition to great live performances, attendees can look forward to a Tri-Kappa Art Competition and enjoy craft beer from River City Brew Works along with multiple food vendors on site. And entrance is only $10!
Serving up a dazzling mix of Delta, Texas, and Chicago Blues,
this
Mississippi musician is a seriously talented veteran of the regional blues scene.
ROCKPORT CITY PARK IS LOCATED AT 930 FAIRGROUND DR. IN ROCKPORT, IN. FOR MORE INFO, VISIT BLUES ON THE ROCK FESTIVAL 2021 ON FACEBOOK.
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BLUES TRAVELER
Keyboardist Ben Wilson talks Traveler's Blues, the dichotomy of the band's studio/live presentations, "Run-Around" vs. "Hook" and more VICTORY THEATRE / SEPTEMBER 21 / 7 P.M.
Keyboardist Ben Wilson kindly spoke with News 4U ahead of the show at the Victory. One of the band members stated that it took a "lifetime" for Blues Traveler to be able to play the blues well. What made it such a challenge?
It was very trying, very hard to be as authentic as possible given that we were several generations removed from the greats. There has to be some level of maturity with the blues because unless you grew up playing it, there's a lot of restraint. It's as much what you don't play as what you do play. And also just really listening to what the original guys did - and, you know, the way you phrase your solos, the way your timing is. All of that makes every difference in the world. With rock it can be more bombastic depending on your band or your style, you know. Blues Traveler has always been like, 'We're going to get in your face and try to melt your face off with our live show.' With the blues you can do that but it doesn't sound as authentic. And there are a lot of guys out there that are just the most amazing players in the world and you're like, 'God damn, that
With the music of the 90's seeing a major resurgence over the last year, there's rarely been a better time for Blues Traveler. Formed in New Jersey in 1987, the jam band-influenced rock group came to prominence seven years later, scoring one of the biggest hits of the era. "Run-Around," driven by frontman John Popper's harmonica mastery and a simply irresistible melody, climbed into the top 10 in 1994 - and never left the music public's consciousness. Nearly three decades later, it remains a staple on classic rock radio, as does the successful follow-up single, "Hook." But despite being best known for the Four album and its two indelible hits, Blues Traveler have paved quite a career path for themselves, recording a further 10 albums - including the fantastic new Traveler's Blues - and maintained a deeply loyal fanbase that flocks to the band's live shows, particularly their annual July 4th blowout at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Providing a wonderful antidote to today's over-produced, computer-enhanced pop music, Traveler's Blues finds Popper and company going back to where it all started: the blues. number of deep cuts from the deep south and beyond with the band covering the artists who laid the foundation for the genre - from Son Seals to Richard M. Jones. It's both a fascinating listen and a history lesson for anyone interested in the origins of rock & roll.
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PHOTOS: GRAHAM FIELDER
Recorded quickly and with few frills, the album unearths a
guy's good,' but it leaves you hollow. The best blues players can elicit that emotion that makes you feel something. Keyboard-wise, it must have been a pleasure to be able to cut loose on some of these legendary blues songs.
Oh, it was. I was just really excited that everyone was going to do their very best to make the album be as true to the blues as this band could do it. And once we settled into that, it felt very comfortable for me. And when we're listening to these records, you realize that the piano player typically is just all over the road. So there's a lot of freedom. And I think the guys realized that, cool - that will help the authenticity. So from my perspective that was just great because a lot of times when you're doing the rock records... keyboard solos, unless you're the J. Geils Band or Santana, that's something that's really not that featured, especially when you've got a generational talent like Popper there. Do you want to hear a piano solo or do you want to hear Popper? Most people want to hear Popper; that's just the way it goes [laughs]. There's an interesting dichotomy with Blues Traveler in that your
albums generally feature three minute pop/rock songs but live the band often stretches out with lengthy instrumental jams.
There's always been a battle with Blues Traveler because when you come see us live, yeah, you're going to hear "Run-Around" and you're going to hear "Hook," but you're also going to hear a 15 minute non-stop song, one that jams into song two and jams into song three. And a lot of people don't like that. But we've constantly had that seesaw battle once we had the hits. The way we write is just always towards that three to four minute song. So we're trying to do that; it's just what we do. But then when we get on stage we've always kind of paid homage to, you know, the rock side of the jam band world. I think that balancing act has kind of kept us true to ourselves and, therefore, not feeling like we're giving up a lot in order to maintain our career. And if you feel that way then I think you can continue to push. Speaking of the hits, where do you stand on the "Run-Around" vs. "Hook" debate? A lot of fans prefer the latter despite the former being the massive hit.
"Hook" was released [first] and didn't do a damn thing. And then they released "Run-Around" and then they re-released "Hook" because it didn't catch on initially. Of the two songs, as great as "Run-Around" is - and it won all the awards - "Hook" to me is a way cooler song. I'm not saying "Run-Around" didn't deserve to be a hit; I'm just saying that they're similar in that they both have the same structure going around and around and around - it's all John Popper doing his thing. I mean, they're both cool - I'm not trying to put "Run-Around" down. It's just that to me, "Hook" - when you listen to the two songs, the studio versions - "Hook" just has so much more vibe to me.
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ST. MEINRAD
ROCKS
FEST Tri-state festival returns to celebrate 10 years of great live music, art, delicious food and much more ST. MEINRAD PARK / SEPTEMBER 24 & 25
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 6:00PM Star-Spangled Banner- Phil the Excitement 6:00 Atlas of the Dogs 7:15 Tony Henning (BG) 8:00 Joe Nobody 9:15 Freddie Bourne (BG) 10:00 Muddy Gutt
Saturday, September 25 12:30PM Star-Spangled Banner- Phil the Excitement
It's been a long wait, but one of the area's longest running events is back for a very special anniversary. Stymied by the pandemic in 2020, the St. Meinrad Rocks Fest returns to scenic St. Meinrad Park - just an hour northeast of Evansville - this month for two fantastic days of live music, art, delicious food and much more. Rest assured this 10th edition promises to be every bit as entertaining and fun as ever and admission is FREE for all attendees. However, donations will be accepted to benefit the opening of the town museum, so please consider supporting a good cause as you enjoy all that St. Meinrad Rocks Fest has to offer. Event organizer Carol (Ubelhor) Troesch has once again put together a dynamic lineup of local and regional acts - a wide range of talent that illustrates the depth of the tri-state music scene. In all, 15 bands and solo artists - including returning favorites and newcomers - will grace the festival's two stages over the course of Friday and Saturday. And attendees will get "rocked" - though it's a relative term. ""Rocks" is more of an adjective or verb," Troesch explains, "as in... the town is great, and we're rockin' during the event. The name is also a nod to both the paver project and St. Meinrad Sandstone, which is historically a big part of our small town." In addition to all the great live music, the St. Meinrad Rocks Fest features face-painting, balloon art, a live animal show, a beer garden, food trucks and a vendor fair ensuring that community members of all ages will have a blast. 2:45 Band Sold Separately (BG) 3:30 No Governor 5:00 The Flemings (BG) 5:00 Silly Safaris Shows Inc. Live Animal Show (Park Area) 5:45 Misty & Jason w/The Hiding 7:15 Cory Sims (BG) 8:00 Dirty Trixx 9:30 Jordan Miller & Alexander Hellenberg (BG) 10:15 Stackin’ Eights
12:30 EV Mae (BG) 1:15 Uncle Pecos
Sponsors for St. Meinrad Rocks Fest include Robert John & Associates, Automated Routing and Ohio Valley Gas Corp. Direct tax-deductible contributions to the fund can be mailed to the Spencer County Community Foundation at P.O. Box 3, Rockport, IN 47635.
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NEWS4U SEPTEMBER 2021 | UPCOMING EVENTS
Evansville
PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
CLASSICS & POPS PERFORMANCES A little Gershwin, a lot of Broadway: The 2021-2022 EPO season kicks off with two highly-anticipated concerts
Music Director Roger Kalia's first season with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra was a challenging one, indeed, as he faced the difficulty of planning a series of performances in the middle of a pandemic. But the highly-decorated conductor more than rose to the occasion, transitioning effortlessly to Livestream concerts in the interest of protecting the orchestra's valued patrons before limited crowds were eventually allowed back inside the Victory Theatre to experience firsthand the thrill of the Phil. Now with more relaxed safety protocols in place, Kalia's second full season with the EPO promises to be even more engaging; he's lined up a wonderfully diverse series of Classics and Pops performances sure to satisfy loyal fans and win over new converts along the way.
AMERICAN VISIONARIES VICTORY THEATRE / SEPTEMBER 25 / 7 P.M.
Opening night of the 2021-2022 EPO season has all the makings of a classic Classics concert. Featuring Chinese pianist Fei-Fei - winner of the Concert Artists Guild Competition and a top finalist at the 14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition - American Visionaries will celebrate the genius of Gershwin with a performance of "Rhapsody in Blue" as well as spotlight the world premiere of "River City Re-Awakened," a brand new composition by Paul Dooley written specifically for the EPO. The program concludes with "Dances in the Canebrakes" by Florence Price and "Symphonic Dances" from West Side Story, plus a moving musical tribute to the healthcare workers and people we lost to COVID-19.
BROADWAY'S BACK VICTORY THEATRE / OCTOBER 3 / 2 P.M.
The Pops Concert Series opener for the 2021-2022 season takes us straight to the heart of Midtown Manhattan with Broadway's Back, an irresistible program of music
from some of the biggest shows of the last 20 years, including Hamilton, Wicked, Rent, Beetlejuice, Dear Evan Hansen, Lion King, Jersey Boys and more. The EPO will get a welcome assist from talented tenor Luther Lewis who's sure to add even more flair to a joyous evening. You'll feel like you're right there in the thick of a New York night as classic song after classic song is performed - heck, you might even be inspired to sing along!
For tickets and more info, visit evansvillephilharmonic.org.
The Victory Theatre is located at 600 Main St. in downtown Evansville.
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AMERICAN HORRORPLEX LOUISVILLE, KY / SEPTEMBER 17 - OCTOBER 30
Fear is only the beginning: Get ready for some scary good fun at Louisville's award-winning haunted house While the Olde Catacombs and House of Lecter in downtown Evansville have long been a Halloween time staple for area haunted house fans, just a couple hours east an equally scary tradition takes place every September and October: Louisville's award-winning American Horrorplex. The brainchild of Travis Bolin and Matt Clayton, this screamtastic attraction began life as the 7th Street Haunt back in 2011, an initially low-budget operation with homemade special effects that only grew more sophisticated and frightening - and popular - with each passing season until a necessary relocation six years ago. But the
actors and animatronics - have something truly twisted in store for everyone this year. Based on the real life Operation: Paper Clip saga post-WWII involving the U.S. government's hiring of prominent Nazi scientists to assist with various projects, patrons will be witness to a horrific reimagining of this historical moment as doctors Hans Rudi Bracken and Lena Hart strive to develop a breed of super soldiers via implanting "Fleshlumpkins" into host
upheaval proved to be a blessing.
bodies - living or dead. The results are truly disturbing, wreaking
Leaving 7th Street behind, Bolin and Clayton searched the city
the streets.
for a new home, eventually stumbling upon the ideal spot for the rebirth of their nightmarish creation. It came in the form of a 13,000 sq. ft. industrial warehouse right off an interstate ramp - a building both foreboding and, most importantly, full of potential. And so they set to work updating their vision of "scary good fun," rechristening this new haunted house American Horrorplex and quickly becoming a Halloween time hotspot,
havoc as psychotic creatures escape the hospital and wander
In addition to being legitimately scared, Bolin promises you'll be entertained from the moment you enter the parking lot at American Horrorplex. "Out front we've got decorations all around and lighting that draws you in," he notes. "Once you're in line there's a movie screen, a petting zoo, carnival games and karaoke. So it's not just waiting to get into a haunted
drawing huge crowds every weekend.
house." Plus, there's a museum with grotesque "artifacts" from
Which brings us to the 2021 edition. Always looking to up their
the haunted house. Indeed, it's a full-on, all-encompassing
game, Bolin and Clayton - along with a huge cast of invaluable
the doctors' operations that patrons enter before reaching experience that's not to be missed!
GENERAL ADMISSION IS $25 (VIP ACCESS PASS ONLY $35). AMERICAN HORRORPLEX IS OPEN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS FROM 8 P.M.-2 A.M. LOCATION: 2012 NORTHWESTERN PARKWAY IN LOUISVILLE, KY. FOR MORE INFO, VISIT AMERICANHORRORPLEX.COM.
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NEWS4U SEPTEMBER 2021 | CUISINE & DINING
CLEAN BITE LIFE Healthy Cooking with Lindsay Rasure This recipe is a great one to use if you have a bounty of vegetables coming from your Midwestern summer garden. We used homegrown green beans, bell pepper, banana peppers, tomatoes, and zucchini for this skillet. This dinner comes together in about 30 minutes and only one skillet needed!
SUMMER GARDEN SKILLET ABOUT 4 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS:
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1 Pederson’s Natural Farms Kielbasa, Smoked Sausage (Cut into ¼” slices)
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1 lb. fresh green beans
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1 onion (chopped)
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1 green bell pepper (chopped)
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2-3 banana peppers (chopped)
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4-5 medium tomatoes (sliced into small chunks)
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1 large zucchini (½” cubes without seeds)
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2-3 oz. crumbled feta cheese (preferably organic)
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1 T. Onion Powder
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1 tsp. Garlic Powder
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Salt & pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS: 1.
First slice the smoked sausage and chop all of the vegetables.
2.
Heat 1-2 T. of cooking oil (avocado or olive oil) in a large skillet over medium heat.
3.
Add the onion and cook until softened.
4.
Add the green peppers and banana peppers and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
5.
Add the smoked sausage and cook for 3 minutes.
6.
Add the green beans and sauté for 5 minutes.
7.
Add the zucchini, tomatoes, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. 8.
Stir the mixture, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes 9.
Serve and top with crumbled feta cheese. 10.
Enjoy a clean bite!
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9:00 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 7:00 PM Carson's Brewery -- Trivia w/ Prizes 9:00 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Open Mic TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 6:30 PM Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Music Bingo 9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Yellow Creek Park (Owensboro) -- ROMP Fest 2021 6:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Science w/ a Twist 7:00 PM Carson's Brewery -- Bingo
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ANGEL
RHODES Tri-state singer-songwriter readies follow-up EP, branches out with adventurous new single It was just over two years ago that one of the area's most adored performers dropped her 90's rock-influenced debut EP Phoenix and made waves with "Self Sabotage," an introspective, courageous single that addressed how we often become our own worst enemy. Complete with an eyecatching video that portrayed the singer being haunted by an inner demon, it was Angel Rhodes' official entrance into the creative arena after years of playing primarily covers at many of the tri-state's most popular bars and restaurants. And now she's following up that initial success in a big way with both an adventurous new single and a gritty EP that picks up where
ending release campaign. On September 3, she's set to drop the Frenemies EP which revisits the 90's rock feel of Phoenix in the best way possible. The title track - which also serves as
Phoenix left off.
the lead single - recalls the gutsy vibe of "Self Sabotage" with
Working once again with Steve Tyner at Black Cat Recording,
down by a trusted friend. "Tinder Love," on the other hand,
some edgy guitar work and pointed lyrics about being let
Rhodes surprised herself with "All We Have Is Now," an unexpected departure into electronic dance territory that just may be the best thing she's ever done. The new single - dropped on August 20 - was written as the walk-out song for boxer Paige Jones at the annual Guns & Hoses charity event and features playfully bold lyrics that Rhodes pulls off with aplomb: "You can't take me down, I got that fire in me/ Go ahead and bring my crown, I smell victory." Indeed, she's never sounded better vocally or more assured and the synthbased production is exquisite. Here's hoping Rhodes ventures
is a sweeter, more melodic affair - breezy, even - as Rhodes recounts how she found her soulmate online. The third and final track, "Jerry's Song," rides a mid-tempo, minor key groove as the singer wrings emotion from every line about the loss of a special person in her life. Once again, you get the sense that Rhodes is exorcising demons - and it's cathartic, to say the least. A video for "Frenemies" filmed by local reggae maestro Zion will be released in tandem with the EP. You can catch the big
back down this new musical road again.
debut - and help Rhodes celebrate the Frenemies release - at
But the new single is just part one of Rhodes' big summer-
Come out and show your support for great local music!
Jennings Street Public House in Newburgh on September 3.
For more info, follow Angel Rhodes on Facebook.
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SHANNON'S WALK New Evansville band channels the "Seattle sound" on debut EP, preps for upcoming live shows
Local musician Tom Wilder has served as the guitarist for the highlyrespected metal outfit Blood Tribe going on nearly 20 years now. And while he's completely loyal to the band, he still appreciates jamming with other players around town on occasion. So back in mid-2019 when longtime friend - and fellow guitarist - Jake Reisinger brought up the possibility of getting together with a few other guys to run through some less challenging, or more palatable, music (after all, Blood Tribe is relentlessly heavy), Wilder was intrigued. Especially after he heard the vocal chops of Jeff Jones. The former Tampa-based singer moved back to the Midwest a few years ago and became friendly with co-worker Sam Whitaker, a kickass drummer with ties to Wilder and Reisinger (the three played in 1369 preBlood Tribe). Not surprisingly, perhaps, it all clicked right from the start. "We wrote two songs the first night we jammed together," Wilder notes. Those initial songs pointed towards a 90's rock direction that clearly referenced the "Seattle sound," as Wilder describes it, but with a Scott Stapp vocal vibe. Over time the band would compile a solid catalog of accomplished originals, three of which - "Do You Really?," "I Never" and "Stalker" - were targeted for an EP. In April of last year, Shannon's Walk (christened such as a tribute to Jones' ex-girlfriend who passed away from adrenal cancer) convened with area producer Matt McGuyer to record the trio of songs. However, the double whammy of COVID and "procrastination," Wilder freely admits, set the release back a bit. But it's finally seeing the light of day and you can score a copy online or pick one up at either of the band's upcoming shows featuring new bass player Nick Halbig: 9/4 at The Venue & 10/2 at Backstage Bar & Grill.
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BRANDON MCCARTY Up-and-coming country singer releases "I Found," targets end-of-year EP release
McCarty was making the rounds at area bars, coffee shops and restaurants, performing both covers and original material. Speaking of the latter, he scored a big local hit with 2020's "Niner Fiver," a party anthem on par with the likes of Luke Bryan. But McCarty also has a darker side. Songs like "Alice" and "Perfect" capture a melancholy that truly resonates - as does the new single "I Found" which addresses a relationship gone bad but also touches on the struggles associated with PTSD. "It's a really good song slower and sadder, but I think it will really touch people and lend a helping hand," McCarty says. Beyond "I Found," McCarty plans to release an EP by year's end which will include the latest single plus a few brand
Despite the overwhelming popularity of country music
new tracks - all recorded with local producer Stephen
these days - it's virtually the only genre that can sell out the
Horning. And he's getting some vocal assistance from the
Ford Center - there simply aren't that
aforementioned Cynthia Murray,
many local artists or bands carrying
who
the flag. Tailgate Revival comes to
on
mind as does singer-songwriter
McCarty, despite being a gifted
Cynthia Murray, but otherwise,
performer with an undeniable
the
remains
exuberance, hopes to find a
more rock-oriented. However, an
niche as a songwriter in Nashville
up-and-coming artist just may be
penning material for seasoned
turning the tide. Originally from
acts. But for the time being,
Mt. Vernon, 24-year-old guitarist
we're privy to seeing him live at
Brandon McCarty headed our way
a host of venues and events this
in 2015 after graduating from high
month.
Evansville
scene
also "Niner
provided Fiver."
backup
Ultimately,
school, keen to develop his love for performing. "I grew up on Alan Jackson and Brooks & Dunn - they inspired me," he notes. "And Dierks Bentley was a huge influence - his stage presence was flawless." By 2016, McCarty had opened up for the Kentucky Headhunters and started taking songwriting seriously. Shortly after, he joined the military, signing up with the National Guard as a cannon crew member. Through it all, McCarty continued to pursue music while attending USI and networking with other tri-state country talents, crossing paths with fellow student Austin Peckham who later decamped to Nashville and partnered with Rascal Flatts for a bit. Seeing his friends succeed lit a fire. Soon
UPCOMING SHOWS 9/4 Front Porch Fest @ 3-5:30 p.m. 9/10 Backstage Bar & Grill (Blake Shelton pre-show) @ 5:30 p.m. 9/17 Jennings Street Public House @ 7 p.m. 9/18 Carson’s Brewery @ 7 p.m. 9/24 Half-Moon Saloon (Mt. Vernon, IN) @ 9 p.m.
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MUHLARKEY WIT MARKIE Local hip-hop fan documenting the Evansville scene via video interviews with the main players
Markie Johnson's love of hip-hop came courtesy of a very in-the-know relative who religiously collected all the latest releases back in the day. "I always used to go over to my cousin Curtis' house - he'd have rows everywhere of CDs, tapes, everything," he recalls. "He'd go to work and I'd go upstairs and rummage through it all and play stuff." Through these covert listening sessions, the 31-year-old Evansville resident got introduced to the likes of Ice-T, The Notorious B.I.G., Snoop Dogg and N.W.A., developing a real fascination with west coast rappers. And while Johnson never felt compelled to try and follow in their footsteps, he made it a point to support the local scene; after all, he was friendly with many of the tri-state's main hip-hop players, having gone to school with a number of them and remained in contact post-graduation. And then about three years ago, Johnson took his interest to another level. With encouragement from his late cousin Larry, Johnson made the leap from devoted fan to documenting the local hip-hop scene via video interviews with the main players. He began uploading his conversations - which Johnson playfully dubbed Muhlarkey Wit Markie - to YouTube, shedding light on talented area artists and groups like Angry Nerdz, Keló Kadddafi, Biddy, G Dezz, Scotty Hustle, Big Smoov, King Cylis, Big Coop, Dew Dirt, Apollo and more. His format? Seven basic questions - from "When did you start rapping?" to "What's changed since you first started rapping?" - that get to the heart of what makes each rapper tick. And while Johnson has focused exclusively on the Evansville scene to date, he's looking to branch out to Henderson and Owensboro and beyond to show just how far-reaching the tri-state hip-hop scene really is.
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NEWS4U SEPTEMBER 2021 | MUSIC
CORDUROY
ORBISON Evansville's "weirdo rock band" set to release the wonderfully strange and wholly beautiful Never Again
If there's any doubt left that Evansville is producing some of the coolest original music around, it will be officially erased on September 3 when Corduroy Orbison, one of the tri-state's most innovative
bands,
releases
Never
Again, the dazzling full-length followup to 2020's haunting, perfect-for-thepandemic Kenopsia EP. It's just that good, folks. On the face of it, the quartet of David Davis (vocals, guitar), Zach Evans (guitar), Andrew Baum (drums) and Michael Tellez (bass) exists in the realm of indie darlings Modest Mouse, but there's so much more brewing under the surface. The seven conceptual tracks that make up Never Again - so wonderfully strange and wholly beautiful prove that Corduroy Orbison are on a mission to expand their musical vision with each project. Thankfully, we're along for the ride. Never Again is bookended by two songs absolutely buzzing with energy - "At a Loss" which takes off with a Pete Townsend-esque riff before blossoming into something cosmic and other-worldly and the 10-minute, bouncy closer "Dandelion Song" which also references The Who, introducing itself with a nod to the iconic "Teenage Wasteland" keyboard configuration/guitar blast. Both tracks find Davis in peak vocal form, delivering quick-fire lyrics that drive the momentum as Evans and the rhythm section keep pace every step of the way. Tucked in between is a stunning middle section - including the devastatingly gorgeous ballads "Still Broken" and "Tears in Rain" - that calls on the ghost of David Bowie and, particularly, looks to Pet Sounds for inspiration. It stands as the band's finest work to date and begs the question: How is Corduroy Orbison not signed to a label? We'll chat with Evans next month to find out. For now, check the guys out at their Front Porch Fest album release party on September 4.
Local rockers release hook-filled Angry or Blue EP, set their sights on more studio time When we last caught up with Evansville's Idder back in January, the grunge-ified four-piece band was at a bit of a standstill, unable to book recording sessions for a new EP due to the lingering pandemic. A shame, too, because the material at the ready - heavy yet infectious songs like "Angry or Blue," "Come Our Way" and "Ride" - demanded attention, each track as good as anything by the group's main influences, including Mudhoney and Primus. And then there was "Meet in the Parking Lot," a rip-roaring good time replete with F-bombs that gave vocalist/guitarist Adam Roberts an appropriate outlet for some pent-up rage. Cut to seven months later and all is now right in the world of Idder. Roberts, along with guitarist Jake Bethel, bassist Ron Latham and drummer Clay Evans, just recently dropped the 4-track Angry or Blue EP, expertly produced by Steve Tyner at Black Cat Recording ("I think he got the best out of us," Roberts notes). And it's not hyperbole to say that this is simply one of the best tri-state releases of late from both a songwriting and performance standpoint. Truly, every song is radio-ready (well, barring those F-bombs); rest assured if WGBF played "Angry or Blue" or "Come Our Way" in rotation their phone lines would light up. But this is just the beginning. Idder intend to go back in the studio sooner than later to record another three tracks, including fan favorite "Apology." And while the band certainly hopes to play some more shows in the near future, their focus is on the creative side of things at the moment - and merchandising. It's all about building a foundation.
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NEWS4U SEPTEMBER 2021 | ENTERTAINMENT
Screen Time
with Marisa Patwa
SEPTEMBER CINEMA OFFERS UP ENGAGING SUPERHEROES AND VICIOUS ASSASSINS
KATE (9/10)
Mary Elizabeth Winstead is one of the most underrated actresses of our generation. I first spotted her talent in Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof (2007) and she continued to shine in Scott Pilgrim Versus the World (2010) and the more recent Birds of Prey (2020). Now, she’s getting her own starring role in the Netflix feature Kate as a vicious assassin. The actionpacked film comes from the producers of Atomic Blonde. In this femme fatale story, Kate is shot with a poison that gives her less than 24 hours to track down who attacked her and kill them before she dies herself. Woody Harrelson plays her spy guru guiding Kate as she goes on a kill mission. Newcomer Miku Martineau also joins as Ani, the comedic relief and heart of the movie. Even though she is orphaned thanks to Kate killing her bad parents, she supports her until the end. Here's hoping there is an antidote.
SHANG-CHI & THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS (9/3)
There hasn’t been a movie trailer in a while that has given me an adrenaline rush quite like the one for Shang-Chi which Marvel dropped a few months back on April 19 - which just happens to be the birthday of star Simu Liu, who plays the titular role. This looks to be a truly funny, modern, thrilling and cinematically gorgeous superhero film unlike one we’ve ever seen. Shang-Chi has been born with incredible abilities, what I would call the supernatural martial arts. He’s tried to avoid taking over the cutthroat throne of his father’s kingdom, but he can no longer hide out trying to be a normal human, playing darts in a bar. It’s time to live up to his legacy. This is where comedian Awkwafina comes in as one of his friends. She is mind-blown to discover he’s a part of the superhero world. Michelle Yeoh joins as a guardian to a mythical city. Meng'er Zhang adds some fighting fun as estranged sister Xialing. But I’m most interested to see the showdown between Shang-Chi and his dad. After all, family matters.
VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE (9/24)
Back for round two as Eddie Brock - aka Venom - is action star Tom Hardy. We last saw Hardy on the big screen as the teeth-y, slithery alien superhero in 2018 when he romanced Michelle Williams as Anne Weying and battled Riz Ahmed’s evil Carlton Drake. It’s exciting to have him back with a brand new villain - Carnage, played by Woody Harrelson. Brock is a failed journalist who hopes to resurrect his career by selling a nail-biting interview with serial killer Cletus Kasady, also played by Harrelson. But after Kasady escapes prison, he too becomes host to an alien symbiote known as Carnage. And with equal powers, the two must battle it out - because only one creepy alien creature can be prowling around in the city. For Carnage, it’s to cause destruction; for Venom, it's to save the world, and maybe his career.
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OUR OUR FAVS FAVS
OF THE MONTH Looking for someone new to follow? We've got a few sweet recommendations for you! BAILEY RECOMMENDS:
Texas Bee Works @texasbeeworks
Erika Thompson is a Texas-based Beekeeper that travels throughout the state saving bee swarms and collecting bee hives from the most unique situations. Whether they are in the wall of a house, a water meter box, or even a compost bin, she'll find a way to save them. Better yet, she does most of the removals without gloves! If you are interested in learning more about these amazing and beneficial insects , this is a great place to start!
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One of the funniest couples you'll ever watch in their day-to-day lives. A Vietnamese woman, Moon, is married to an American guy who constantly asks her the dumbest questions and her responses will leave you laughing for hours. Whether she's throwing a shoe at him or threatening him with death you can bet in every vid they'll do something that will leave you smiling.
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Alexandra Bellairs is one of my go to TikTok creators. Her overall platform is advocating for mental health. She does this by being insanely humorous, upbeat, and full of life. Anytime you need a good laugh go watch her page. She is so funny - in fact, Simone Biles decided to follow her the other day. Bellairs is particularly known for her phrase “Red flag, red flag.” This is a comedy series she does about red flags in a relationship. Go check her out - you won’t regret it!
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Tattoos r
tell u s
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featuring DANIELLE and JEREMIAH DANIELS
Cat: This is my favorite, because he’s minimalist in the way that there’s so little ink making up the color of my naked cat, Lucifer. Despite his lack of fur, I picked him up deep in the wilds of Skyrim, and ever since he has proven to be a faithful companion who always knows where to find loot. - Danielle
Paintbrush: This tattoo is personal to me, as I am a self-proclaimed artist. The real problem is that it was placed in a location that is also frequently covered in real paint. I find myself trying to scrub my tattoo ink off more often than not, forgetting yet again that it's a tattoo. Danielle
Coordinates: Though I perform many things and at many places as a creative and a musician, I find that the ukulele is my peace and break from any stress and heaviness that comes from writing. I am lucky to have found a group of people from all around the country and all over the world that meet in a very special field once a year to celebrate the ukulele and the community that comes with playing. These people are the perfect example of how we all wish the world would be and I love every single one of them. On the 10th anniversary of the celebration I got coordinates tattooed to the one stage on this magical field that I will always be welcome to play no matter what, till the end of my days. - Jeremiah
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NEWS4U SEPTEMBER 2021 | LOCAL HAPPENINGS
ARE YOU IN
Evansville?
Local residents tell us why they're proud to be a part of our growing community
BLAINE LYNCH I have lived in Evansville my entire life and have a strong love for our community. I grew up on the east side of town and graduated from Harrison High School. After high school, I started my career path with FedEx Ground. Over time, I worked my way up to a management position and was there for over 10 years. In 2013, I learned FedEx was looking for a truck washing company to clean and care for their vehicles. An idea came to me and I decided to pursue my own power washing company, Mr. Sudsy Mobile Wash. We now house multiple commercial accounts and have over 2,100 residential customers. I believe in investing in our community and in our company. We would not be here without the people in the tri-state area. I am very humbled to be where we are today. I grew up in section 8 housing and my mom always tried to give me everything that she could. I was always driven to succeed despite the cards I was dealt as a child. The last eight years have been fantastic and I would not change it for the world. We could not have made it without our customers; I am indebted to them and they will continue to be our #1 priority.
ERIKA STRONG RODRIGUEZ I'm originally from Mexico, though my time in the US Army took me to several different states, including Indiana. I have to admit that initially I did not love it here. My plan was to stay for the amount of time I HAD to and return to the West Coast. Eight years later and I am still here. Evansville is a city unlike any other I've had the opportunity to experience. It is a small city if you are looking for a small city and it is a big city if you are looking for a big city. Best of all, Evansville offers so many opportunities for anyone willing to work! Young professionals, students, and families are sure to find a place here. After I had been living in Evansville for a few years, I visited friends on the West Coast in a city I had been to many times and have loved for a long time. Though beautiful as always, the city felt very different during this visit but I couldn't explain it. Suddenly, it dawned on me. I was used to seeing so many city initiatives, city events, so much help offered to the community; I was used to seeing "E is for Everyone" - I was used to feeling welcomed. I asked some friends if there were any events planned this year that were for the community by the community but they had no idea what I meant. I then realized how special Evansville was and is becoming. I also realized in that moment, how much I had grown to love Evansville. Evansville is my Home.
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FR OM
ADDICTION
TO RECOVERY Community members share their stories of leaving drugs behind and setting off on the path to redemption
Eight months ago (December 15), God was there for me; even
BEFORE
AFTER
though he knocked me on my ass, he was there! The first picture is my ABK card (probation card) - my mug shot from that dreadful, yet life-awakening day. I now report daily to get breathalyzers, see my probation officer (who is truly amazing) once a month, and I just recently completed community service. The second picture is me NOW. I'm still figuring her out - and that’s the scariest part. I don’t know this person without a crutch or something that can shield my insecurities. I’m not going to say I don’t know this person sober, but I can say that I know I will like this version of me; I may even love this version of me which is something that I’ve never really felt for myself: LOVE! Every day gets better in all aspects of life despite suffering from severe anxiety since I was 17 and depression that came from a mental breakdown after my arrest. My mind is clear and I can actually focus - and that is such a life-awakening feeling. I don’t need to go into detail. All I need to say is, I am thankful! Every
me, but one day I will get there. Everything has turned around since I got clean. In addition to feeling like a new person, my cleaning business is taking off and our family is thriving; it was all God’s plan. I'm so grateful for my rock - my amazing husband - plus my daughter and family, true friends and church family at CFC for their support.
Jill A. Young
day I get to know ME, the new ME. I'm still learning to accept this new
#wedorecoverchallenge
I became addicted to cocaine at the age of 19. After about a year I traded one addiction for another. I was prescribed pain pills and that became my new addiction. I got clean at 27 but relapsed with pain pills again at 33. After numerous arrests and many ups and downs, at 35 I made the decision to enter a drug program rather than try to quit cold turkey by myself and I have been sober ever since. Not only did going through a program make all the difference but I had a 2-year-old daughter to care for and I knew my addiction was going to affect my parenting and my child. I wanted to make this my last relapse and I knew I couldn't do it on my own. December 22, 2021, I'll be four years clean. Getting and staying clean is one of the hardest things I've ever done, but it's definitely been the most rewarding. BEFORE
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ANIMAL
VANDERBURGH HUMANE SOCIETY
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was seriously overweight with an untreated
thyroid
problem
and
heartworms. He has since started daily medication to control his thyroid, has
CORRIE: Corrie is a three-year-old
started exercising regularly, and will
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shy at first but warms up quickly with
forever home is found. This reformed
some gentle pets and snackos. She
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cats, small animals or little kids. Her
with his thyroid medication, and keep
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adoption fee is $150 and includes his neuter, vaccinations, microchip and heartworm treatment.
COOKIE: C is for Cookie, the cutest cat you'll meet! This two-year-old tuxedo girl was a pregnant mom of four when she arrived at VHS. Her batch of kittens have all been adopted, but Cookie has been waiting months for her own home! Her adoption fee is $70 and includes her spay, microchip and vaccination.
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HERCULES VHS ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT
Chase Haake and his mom reside in the small town of Owensville, Indiana, where they've cared for a number of animals over the years, including an "amazing" chocolate Lab as well as a couple of pups courtesy of an Amish family from Loogootee. Then there was a special furry friend that was rescued from a bad situation down in Texas. Sadly, he developed a tumor and passed away in 2020. But despite "running ourselves through the wringer of dogs," Chase and his mom recently visited the VHS "just to see what kind of dogs they had." Famous last words. In truth, the pair had spied a loveable little guy named "Hercules" online and asked if the senior Schnauzer with a Basset Hound-like body was still available for adoption. "One of the employees had taken him home for the week just to see how he would do - she met us there and told us all about him," Chase explains. "I told mom that one way or another I was getting this dog - either you're buying him or I am." And so Hercules - who reportedly came from a hording situation - headed to his new forever home in Owensville where he quickly made the transition to co-existing peacefully with the family's other dogs - well, after a little trial and error. "One of our dogs is a little more temperamental; we were kind of worried that she would growl and bite him," Chase says. "But since Hercules had been in that hording situation and dealt with so many different dogs, he would just walk by her like nothing was happening. She finally got to a point where she stopped [growling] because it's not fun when he's not reacting." Apart from that minor issue - now resolved - Hercules is loving his new environment and has particularly made a big impression on Chase's grandma whom he goes to visit every day. Though she purports not to be a big animal lover, she fell head over heels for one of the family's previous dogs, "Whisky," and finds Hercules to be an "adorable" reminder of her late furry friend. Sounds like grandma has a real soft spot for animals, actually. But how could anyone resist such a sweet little face?! Hercules has been through a lot in his 10 years but can now look forward to some truly wonderful days up in Owensville - he's earned it!
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NEWS4U SEPTEMBER 2021 | OPINION
AS I TYPE THIS... with Barold Hume
Add the Olympics to the long list of things people are complaining
Like the return of mask mandates. Ha! Just kidding around - that's a hot
about of late. Mostly the reportedly shoddy coverage by NBC. As I
button issue if there ever was one. Completely politicized at this point and
type this, it's the day after the closing ceremonies and all the keyboard
therefore, not worth addressing. So let's move on to New York Governor
warriors are hard at work, busily throwing shade at the Peacock network
Andrew Cuomo. Despite his repeated denials of sexual harassment, he's
for not uploading full clips from the track & field events (among others)
toast, it seems. Wouldn't be surprised if the hammer came down before this
on YouTube, only snippets of the action. Sure, it's a little annoying
column goes to print. Then again U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz is still out
to see a marathon shortened to 90 seconds, but I imagine NBC was
there making the rounds after a series of lewd accusations so who knows
hoping you'd actually watch the "live" coverage so they could justify
- politics is such a crazy game. You know, there was an entertaining yet
spending millions to broadcast a pandemic-hampered spectacle. Of
sad segment on Real Time with Bill Maher recently where the occasionally
course, so many viewers have ditched cable and only subscribe to
caustic host ripped Congress a new one, noting that there are virtually no
streaming services now - but still expected to enjoy the Olympics for
job requirements for serving as a congressman or congresswoman. He
free, apparently, judging by all the bitchy comments online. It's similar
went on to list prerequisites for a number of very low-paying positions
to how no one wants to pay for music anymore. In case you haven't
out in the employment world - while our leaders can skate by with little to
noticed, there's a sense of entitlement in our culture at the moment that
no education or training of any kind. Now that's a recipe for success right
just irritates the crap out of me. Oh boy, here I go complaining just like
there. And speaking of success, to bring things full circle, the U.S. eked out
everyone else. Time to shift gears and talk about something a little less
a victory over China in the gold medal count - 39-38 - on the very last day of
provocative.
the Olympics. They still basically own us though, so don't get too excited.
tri-state
Okay, perhaps our eighth district congressman Larry Bushon didn’t
politics
with Bryan Fox
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use those exact words, but that’s what he was getting at in a Facebook post on August 5. In that post, citing the Indiana State Department of Health, he states that the unvaccinated account for 97.94% of all COVID cases in Indiana, 98.6% of hospitalizations and 98.2% of all deaths. In our basketball-crazed state we would call those percentages automatic if they were free throw statistics - stats you might equate to Steve Alford, Larry Bird, or Reggie Miller. But heck, even those guys didn’t “shoot” as good as the vaccine. Our congressman might have more clout in this arena than most of
NEWS4U SEPTEMBER 2021 | OPINION
MAYBE I'M JUST GETTING OLD... with Johnny Fletcher
THE DEATH OF PROPER GRAMMAR
Let me just state for the record that there are many, many things at
proper grammar in today's social media-driven world. This nutty era
which I'm terrible - the list is endless. For instance, I have basically
of Facebooking, texting and tweeting - and let's throw in TikTok-ing
zero mechanical abilities. When I stare into the engine of a car, it's
for fun - has really put a spanner in the works, as only an old fogey
entirely disorienting. I know where the oil goes and where to fill up
like me would say. And since I actually know a little bit about this
the windshield washer fluid but otherwise, there's a real disconnect.
topic, I figured I'd put my English degree to use for once and point
I've had people explain the intricacies of how the motor functions
out two of the most common errors floating out there in cyberspace:
and all, and I politely nod my head like it's really sinking in, but I'm
Your vs. You're and Loose vs. Lose. Sure, people often blame such
simply trying to save face and not come across like a complete idiot.
mistakes on autocorrect or whatever, but come on, just fess up
And I'd rather not admit how long it took me recently to properly
already and we'll get through this thing together. Now pay attention:
assemble the very few parts on a new vacuum cleaner. Well, in the
"Your" is used to show possession (i.e., "your car" or "your house")
interest of transparency... seeing as I'm about to call out a bunch of
while "you're" is a contraction for "you are" (i.e., "You're going to the
other people for their deficiencies in a particular area, I will tell you
party at 5 p.m."). In our hurry-worry world it's not surprising that folks
that I toiled a good 30 minutes before it dawned on me that I had
started using "your" in all grammatical situations - after all, every
attached the hose backwards. Which explained why said vacuum
second counts and that dang apostrophe and extra "e" just take too
cleaner refused to pick up even the smallest bits of dust and debris
much time and effort. But there's simply no excuse for the loose/
on my living room floor. Genius.
lose conundrum. Not sure where things went wrong but "loose" is the opposite of tight, kids. It's just not possible to "loose" a game of
But enough about my failings; I'm here to discuss the death of
cards - or your mind, for that matter.
his 434 colleagues at the Capitol. Let’s face it, the unvaccinated vs. the
got the vaccine out to the public. His administration did that. Whether
vaccinated is turning into a political brawl with both sides aligning
you love him or hate him, those facts are undisputed. Yet, a majority
themselves with a party. Many politicians, including Kentucky Senator
of the unvaccinated are people who voted for him - people who are
Rand Paul, have spoken out against COVID regulations. Fair enough
now refusing a vaccine his administration delivered. And here we are:
by the senator. But most of the unvaccinated (outside of African
our kids have to wear masks in schools, local businesses are back to
Americans who are at less than 25%) are the far right people who, in
recommending masks be worn, and most workers are mandated by
my view, are too proud, or perhaps too “smart,” to get a vaccine. For
their employers to start wearing masks. Again, all this because people
the constituents who live in any of the 19 counties in the eighth
are refusing the vaccine.
district, Bushon might be worth listening to since he is A) a Republican and B) a doctor.
So, yes, I’m with you on this one, Bushon. For the sake of our community, our businesses, and our schools, get the damn vax.
It's rather ironic. It was former President Trump, the darling of many on the right - some say even the spokesman for the disenfranchised - who
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WHEN LATE NIGHT THOUGHTS ARE
BOURNE
with Freddie Bourne
IS IT ME, OR DO WE JUST MAKE UP STEREOTYPES?
But seriously, what is this look people are talking about? I’ve seen a reflection of myself, quite a few times. I don’t get it. Is it because I look like a Seth Rogen stunt double? Is it
When I was in graduate school, I remember walking out of
my fondness of flannels? Maybe I was part of a prank where
the building to catch the train when a student asked me if I
I had a sign on my back that read “SAY HIGH” - those pesky
had a cigarette or a lighter. To their disappointment, I told
college kids.
them I didn’t smoke - to which they replied, “Oh, really? You looked like you did.”
I find that I stereotype way more often than I'd like to admit. When I moved to the Midwest and had to make friends from
What in the world is that supposed to mean? And this wasn’t
scratch, I immediately took a disliking to every person I have
the first time, by the way.
since become friends with, based on nothing. Without fail, I took one gander at them, found one small, insignificant
Three years prior, I’m sitting in the lunchroom during
physical trait, and burst with “No way.”
undergrad and a bunch of high school students were coming in for an open house. An attractive young man
Cowboy hat? I’m not fond of saloons. Gold chains? Fashion
beelines to my table, full of 18 fraternity guys, shakes my
and wealth are not my strong suits. Terribly dyed purple hair?
hand, and introduces himself. Let’s call him Jason, because
I don’t want to be the next salon experiment gone wrong.
that was his name. to know their name. I’m basically doing the same thing as
made up in my head (nothing against him, I just wasn’t single
a hiring manager - judging people based on what I see on
and women are more my vibe most days), he proceeds to
paper and not giving them a chance because a lower than
tell me that I looked like the type of guy that knew where to
3.0 GPA was a deal-breaker.
get some marijuana on campus. Once I shook his hand and told him I worked for the university, Jason ran out and I never
We all do this. So let's stop making up stereotypes and make
saw him again. Worst ghosting ever.
a valiant attempt to build relationships that we will cherish for a lifetime.
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PHOTO: EMILY PELSTON
I created scenarios for each of these people without getting Before I am able to reject his offer to ask me out on a date I
NEWS4U SEPTEMBER 2021 | COMMENTARY
BRIDGING the Gap
with Jasmine Bennett
BRINGING GEN Z INTO FOCUS FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T QUITE MAKE SENSE OF TODAY'S YOUTH
WHAT’S AN E-GIRL /E-BOY?
SPOTTING AN E-GIRL
SPOTTING AN E-BOY
Just like you have the jocks, the nerds and the “popular” girls, each decade also had their own version of an E-Girl/E-Boy aesthetic. Think back to the days of the 80's goth, the 90's grunge, and the 2000's punk/emo era. So, what exactly is an E-Girl/E-Boy? By definition, an E-Girl/EBoy is a short version of an electronic girl or boy. The same way we use the “e” in email is the same way we apply it to this aesthetic. It’s simply showing that the girl or boy has an amplified digital persona. The E-Girl/E-Boy stands out on various platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube. Distinguishing an E-Girl/E-Boy today may not be as easy as it was back in the 80's or 90's. Unlike goths, E-Girls/E-Boys don’t come in a select few groups. Because of the extreme need to fit in and follow the next trend that social media brings, lots of teenagers and Gen Zers are falling right into the category of the E-Girl/E-Boy aesthetic.
A sure way to spot an E-Girl is to look at her fashion and style choices. An E-Girl may be dyeing her hair bright pastel pinks or she may be putting black hearts on her cheeks. She might wear chokers, long layered shirts, or belt loop pants. However, the look isn’t the only thing that differentiates the E-Girl. It’s also her love for different animes, the type of music she listens to, her knowledge of the gaming world, and of course, her social media aesthetic. If you’re needing a more in-depth look at the E-Girl aesthetic, go straight to the source: the original E-Girl, Avril Lavigne. From her grunge look and bright pink highlights to her poppunk music and skater girl aesthetic, she set the E-Girl trend. For a more updated version of the E-Girl, take a look at Billie Eilish or Doja Cat.
There are key elements that make an E-Boy stand out. For one, he isn't afraid to wear things deemed as “feminine.” E-Boys may paint their nails or use eyeliner; they may also make black hearts out of makeup under their eyes. E-Boys may also have the 2000's emo hair or have hair long enough to run their fingers through. Dressing is a huge part of the E-Boy aesthetic. E-Boys may be found wearing skinny jeans with chain belt-loops, oversized graphic t-shirts, layered long-sleeve shirts, and a variety of shoes from platform boots to Vanns. The E-Boy also is distinguished by the music he listens to, his knowledge of gaming (most of them having a streaming platform), his love for anime, and once again, his social media persona. If you’re needing a more in-depth look at the E-Boy aesthetic, hop on TikTok. The app is floating with several of them all over.
If you find yourself wondering what the meaning of everyday words are or thinking that TikTok is the sound a clock makes, head on back to this column as we bridge the gap between Gen Zers and the rest of the world.
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NEWS4U SEPTEMBER 2021 | MUSIC REVIEWS
JOHN MAYER Sob Rock
Columbia Records
TONES AND I Welcome to the Madhouse Bad Batch Records
His vocals are so sweet you don’t even need
Tones and I’s single “Dance Monkey”
a raspberry scone at the coffee shop where his music is playing over the speakers. John Mayer is back with his eighth studio album, romancing us with his easy, breezy tracks once again. The truth is, when you put him on it’s a whole mood. And this latest collection of sexy, bluesy treats for the eardrums passes the vibe check. To some, it might just be lounge chair rock, but Mayer manages to titillate all the senses with “Shot in the Dark” and “Why You No Love Me." “Last Train Home” is an ode to 80's romantic comedies with electric guitar and cheesy lyrics: “I’m not a fallen angel, I just fell behind/ I'm out of luck and I'm out of time/ If you don't wanna love me, let me go/ I'm runnin' for the last train.” “Shouldn’t Matter But It Does” is an instant, soothing classic. Mayer performed it gorgeously on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, guitar in hand under a periwinkle and dreamsicle background. If albums were the weather, this one would be sunset. - Marisa Patwa
went to number one in over 30 countries in 2019. This summer, we finally got the treat of her debut album. The addictive electric beats and sick singing interlaced in her breakout song are back. Throughout the album are dance diggities and beasty ballads. The Australian rookie is a jack of all trades when it comes to her singing styles. The tracks are mostly self-produced with no collabs just yet. It always helps to add some extra sauce as a newbie but truthfully, she doesn’t need any more on her menu. “I Won’t Sleep” takes you on a wild ride, from the spooky fun music video to her chilling vocals and tongue-twisty lyrics: “You know you're never too old for the kingdom, 'cause the kingdom's in your vein/ I'm not a queen, but you know that I'm the kingpin/ If you're a freak, then come and play.” “Fly Away'' is absolutely breathtaking with a powerhouse chorus: "'Cause I had a dream that someday/ I would just fly, fly away/ And I always knew I couldn't stay/ So I had a dream that I'd just fly away, away, oh.” Simple, but beautiful. - Marisa Patwa
TIMES OF GRACE Songs of Loss & Separation Wicked Good Records BILLIE EILISH Happier Than Ever Darkroom / Interscope Records Breakout “bad girl" Billie Eilish is back with her second studio album. This beauty is just as eclectic as her first which captivated the world and garnered her almost 90 million followers. The title track is a grungy, soothing ride. It also has an inspiring music video. Eilish’s house gets flooded and she claws her way out through the dark water. As she floats to the top, she belts out, “I could talk about every time that you showed up on time/ But I'd have an empty line, 'cause you never did/ Never paid any mind to my mother or friends, so I/ Shut 'em all out for you 'cause I was a kid.” Other knockouts include “Getting Older,” “Everybody Dies,” and “Billie Bossa Nova,” a surprisingly seductive song showcasing the best of her breathy vocals. The whole album is passionate and vulnerable and full of self-reflection. Co-written by her brother - and tried and true collaborator - Finneas O'Connell, Happier Than Ever was developed
in quarantine. I'm happy it’s finally seeing daylight. - Marisa Patwa
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If you’re going to wait a decade between your first and second albums, then the follow-up better be good! Fortunately,
the
sophomore
effort
from Times of Grace is everything that (some) fans hoped for and more. Times of Grace is the side project of guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz and vocalist Jesse Leach (both are founding members of Massachusetts-based Killswitch Engage). When KSE isn’t delivering their signature “metalcore” sound and touring, Dutkiewicz and Leach explore deeper, more melodic, ethereal material that they cannot play otherwise. Many KSE fans wouldn’t accept such a departure from the signature KSE sound to which they’ve become accustomed. As a KSE fan, however, I was thrilled to hear the pair do something different. The songs are slower, with a focus on creating a musical moment and building to something powerful, emotional and meaningful. There are also positive themes – redemption for the hopeless and finding purpose and identity in this life. Strongest tracks: “To Carry the Weight,” “Cold” and “Bleed Me.” - Matt Alschbach
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ME REX Megabear Self-Released Normally, an experimental album is something I can appreciate for its artistic ambitions, even when I don’t fully like the end result. Megabear, the debut album by London band ME REX, is certainly ambitious - 52 short songs intended to be played on shuffle. Each song is in the same key and tempo and features similar instrumentation, melodies, and lyrics throughout. Cool idea, right? No. The resulting album is a 30 minute bore. All of these short songs sound pretty much exactly the same, and they aren’t even exciting in the slightest. Because I was respectfully listening to the album on shuffle, I couldn’t tell when the album would end, and I desperately wanted it to end. This is the most pretentious posh crap I’ve heard come from London, of which there is a lot. - Russ Finn
JAPANESE BREAKFAST Jubilee Dead Oceans The brainchild of Michelle Zauner, Japanese Breakfast continues to churn out wonderfully exotic and unexpected chaos with this third studio effort. Jubilee stays true to Zauner’s fondness of experimental pop but makes it a point to find a keen balance between her lo-fi roots and commercialism. The first half of the record can point to similarities with Carly Rae Jepsen’s catalog, oozing with lush orchestrations featuring trumpets (“Paprika”), soaring vocals (“Be Sweet”), and new wave meets nu-disco (“Slide Tackle”). But the album also dives into Lisa Germano feelings of folk-rock and a polish of cello and violin (“Kokomo, IN”). Eventually, Zauner changes the tune by electing Tears for Fears and Phil Collins’ drum patterns and production effects to take charge to give the record a minimal pop journey (“Posing in Bondage”
ISAIAH RASHAD The House is Burning Down Top Dawg Entertainment Warner Records Hailing from Chattanooga and signed to the label known for launching Kendrick Lamar and SZA, Isaiah Rashad’s third album is subdued and underwhelming. Rashad is an incredible rapper whose vision was executed wonderfully on 2016's The Sun’s Tirade, and the raps on The House is Burning Down are still relatively top-notch. The problem stems from how boring the album can be. While it features some incredible singles like “Lay Wit Ya,” the remaining tracks do little to differentiate themselves from that song. Plus, the beats on this album sound really repetitive, which makes very few songs stand out. The House is Burning Down is certainly not bad,
and “Sit”), before steering the latter half towards ballads that remind you of Keane in their heyday. Here Zauner showcases her incredibly strong low vocal capabilities and pays homage to the music that put Japanese Breakfast on the map. - Freddie Bourne
Blues with Bragin MICK KOLASSA Wasted Youth Endless Blues Records
The prolific Mick Kolassa returns with Wasted Youth. Opener “Throwing Away These Blues” is a sock hop-inspired jam featuring Marc Franklin’s
but Rashad has the talent to make something great. - Russ Finn
GRATIS Gratis Rebore Records The debut record from Evansville’s very own Gratis is a chaotic display of rock and roll. From beginning to end, the band is all over the place with intense freak-out fits that incorporate quick time signature changes, math-rock riffs, free jazz jams, harsh noise, and sweet moments of ambient tranquility. Full of improvisation and cut from various live demos and unreleased material, the 10 songs on Gratis were compiled from music recorded from 2005 to 2009. I’m not sure what kept Gratis from releasing this material for so long (12 years after the band's dissolution), but I’m certainly glad they did. Gratis is an incredible punk record and a wonderful document of the pre-PG Café scene. It’s one of the coolest Evansville albums I’ve ever heard. - Russ Finn
trumpet and Kirk Smothers’ saxophone. The title track offers stellar harmonica playing from special guest Eric Hughes as Kolassa waxes nostalgic. Bill Rufino’s bass shines at the beginning of “It Hurts to Let You Go,” a jazz-influenced ballad tailor-made for pouring a drink. The horns return to a prominent role on “I’m Missing You” as Rufino’s bass offers a funky complement. “Easy Doesn’t Live Here” finds Kolassa singing about persevering through difficulties. Rick Steff’s organ fits well with the horn section on “I Can’t Get Enough” as Kolassa sings about loving a person’s quirks. “Feeling Sorry for Myself” continues Steff’s piano prowess as Kolassa croons about needing to wallow in self-pity. Kolassa discusses needing to reconnect with someone in the aptly named “Touching Bass.” Rufino’s psychedelic bass solo in the middle fits well. Special guest Brandon Santini lends superb harmonica playing to “My Mind Doesn’t Wander.” “Pieces of My Past” features solid drumming from Doug McMinn. The album closes with “Edge of a Razor” featuring Albert Castiglia on slide guitar. Blues fans are in for a treat. For more info, visit mimsmick.com. - Paul Bragin
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NEWS4U SEPTEMBER 2021 | BEER REVIEWS
SEPTEMBER 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. BELL'S SPARKLE BERRY
URBAN CHESTNUT O-KATZ
PAUL HOLLYFELD - 3.5
This is a very typical Oktoberfest marzen. It pours a clear amber and has a full white head that persists. Notes of toasted malt on the nose. Slightly sweet on the palate with a caramel maltiness. The hops are subtle and balanced well with the malty sweetness. While lagers are not my go-to beers, I think a marzen fan will appreciate this beer.
PAUL BRAGIN - 4.5
PAUL HOLLYFELD - 3.5
This is described as a raspberry Belgian style ale. It has a raspberry red hue with a thin head that dissipates quickly. Raspberry on the nose and distinct tartness on the front of the palate, with a fresh effervescence from the high carbonation. Finishes slightly bitter, without the estery notes typical of a Belgian Tripel. Refreshing on a hot day, but at 9% ABV you might not want two.
BOULEVARD TANK 7
PAUL HOLLYFELD - 4.75
Tank 7 is an American Saison that represents the style very well. Thick head on a clear yellow pour, this has notes of clove on the nose. On the palate that clove continues and is accompanied by a distinct spiciness. It finishes slightly sweet with no lingering bitterness and fills the palate with the estery flavors typical of a Saison.
PAUL BRAGIN - 5
A good white head tops this Oktoberfest style beer when poured in a traditional beer mug. A generous amount of malt controls the scent profile. Similarly, sweet malt flavors remain during the initial tasting of the beer, with a slight hop presence, followed by more malt flavors in the finish. Drink this seasonal offering while it’s available. Pair it with traditional German foods like sausages, sauerkraut and a generous helping of German fries.
PAUL BRAGIN - 3.75
A thick head with a slight pink tint forms on this Belgian Tripel style beer and slowly evaporates. The beer boasts a dark red color. A burst of raspberry scent fills the nose. Likewise, raspberry flavor hits the tongue first when drinking the beer, with some malt and hops coming through in the finish. People who like fruity beers should try this seasonal offering. Pair it with salmon, brie, angel food cake or dark chocolate.
A thick white head crowns this straw-colored American Saison style ale when poured in a tulip glass. The scent profile offers a good balance of malt and hops. The malt and hop flavors seem to wrestle back and forth on the tongue with the first sip and remain in the extended finish. Every craft beer aficionado should drink this one. The versatility of this beer lends itself to pairing with nearly any food imaginable.
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 3.5
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 3
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4.5
This beer pours a burgundy-orange with decent carbonation. It has the aroma of bread and biscuit. The flavors are bread, biscuit and rye. This is a good representation of an Oktoberfest beer - overall, it's above average and I do like the pint can.
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This beer has a pinkish color with decent carbonation. I can smell tart raspberries. Taste is the same as the aroma. I would have liked some Belgian yeast flavors, especially the spices. I'm a fan of Bell’s but this is just average.
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This beer pours a hazy amber color. It has a sweet hops flavor with an 8.5% ABV. I'm very impressed with this beer - it's pretty smooth and has Belgian characteristics to it with clover and other spices. Best of all, it's easy to drink.
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with subtle tropical notes. On the palate I taste a touch of stone fruit with a slightly malty sweetness. It finishes with a strong bitterness typical of a traditional IPA, not nearly as smooth as you tend to find with a typical Double IPA. If you crave that bitterness, give this a try.
PAUL BRAGIN - 4.25 PAUL HOLLYFELD - 3.25
This pours a clear, yellow hue with a nice white head. On the nose there are hoppy aromas
A decent white head rests on this Double IPA. A good amount of hops dominate the scent profile, especially citrus notes. The hop flavors of citrus and pine continue while drinking the beer,
especially in the long finish. The high alcohol content provides a real punch. People who enjoy hoppy beers will want to drink this. Pair it with picnic classics like hamburgers and barbecue, or pair it with hard cheeses.
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 3.5
The beer pours a clear straw color and I can smell and taste the sweet hops right away. This is a solid Double IPA with an ABV of 8.7%. I haven't tried that many Victory beers but this one is pretty decent; in fact, I may have to try some of their other offerings.
PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY.
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NEWS4U SEPTEMBER 2021 | LOCAL HAPPENINGS
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Q: I was walking my dog on a leash in my neighborhood recently when a neighbor's dog suddenly appeared off-leash (with the owner nowhere in sight) and attacked my dog. Sadly, my dog suffered multiple injuries and had to be euthanized. What options do I have in terms of pursuing legal action against my negligent neighbor?
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Dogs are great companions and friends. However, a dog owner is responsible for caring for the dog. If a dog owner fails to monitor and control the dog, a dog attack can (and likely will) occur. In evaluating the merits of a legal case stemming from a dog attack, several factors must be considered, including the following: • Did the dog bite occur on the dog owner’s property? • Was the dog on a leash? • Has the dog bitten or acted aggressively before? • Is the dog breed known for aggression? • Is a person (landlord, neighbor, etc.) other than the dog owner potentially responsible for the attack? • Is there insurance coverage for the dog attack? • Was a person attacked, and if so, what scarring or other injuries resulted? • If a person was attacked, was the person a mail carrier? • Was another dog attacked? There are certainly more factors to consider but these factors are basic questions to consider. In the scenario posed here, Indiana law recognizes a legal claim for injury to a dog but considers a dog to be “property.” So, the recoverable damages would be limited to the value of the dog (think how much was paid for the dog not what the dog is worth to the owner) and vet bills.
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