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COVER STORY 8 Oldé Courthouse Catacombs & The House of Lecter The Tri-State's Favorite Haunted Houses are Back!
FEATURES 10 MercyMe at the Ford Center An Interview with Bassist Nathan Cochran
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52 Music: Hong Kong Peaches 54 Music: Morgan Donahue 55 Music: Lousy Sue 56 Film: Morbid Colors 58 Screen Time 59 Podcast Corner
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
16 Old Dominion with Scotty McCreery at the Ford Center An Interview with Country Star Scotty McCreery
22 Cork & Cuisine at the OCC 24 Historic Newburgh Ghost Walks 25 Halloween on North Main 60 Community & Family 62 High School Athletes of the Month 64 VHS Spotlight 66 Tri-State Pet Pics 76 Mug Shots
19 Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra October Performances A Little Pops, a Little Classics for the EPO this Month
OPINION
20 Evansville Thunderbolts 2019-2020 Season An Interview with New Head Coach Jeff Bes
68 The Write Stuff 69 Maybe I'm Just Getting Old
26 Tony Valentine's Girls Night Out at Tropicana Evansville A Male Revue with Las Vegas Style Production
POLITICS
12 Kip Moore at the Victory Theatre Country Star bringing Acoustic Tour to the Tri-State 14 Anjelah Johnson at the Victory Theatre An Interview with the "Nail Salon" Comedian
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 34 The Wine Down
COUPONS 33 Save Big!
CUISINE & DINING 30 What's Cookin': Prime Time 32 In the Kitchen
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A QUICK NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
P
er the usual, September went out like a lion with frying
Center, Old National Events Plaza and the Victory among other
pan temps that baked us to a crisp. Yes, I'm a little hungry
venues. But back to the reason why this month is so creepy.
at the moment and no, I can't make it through a single editor's
Obviously, Halloween is upon us and that means the return of
note without discussing the weather; I have to break the ice
the OldĂŠ Courthouse Catacombs and House of Lecter, two of
somehow. Plus, bear in mind that I've just hit my five year
the nation's longest running haunted houses. Check out our
anniversary with this editing gig and after crunching the
cover story for more info, including the official scare dates.
numbers, that comes to 60 of these introductory paragraphs.
Significantly less terrifying but no less entertaining, Christian
Surely you can appreciate that I'm recycling a lot of my
pop rockers MercyMe headline the Ford Center on 10/26.
material at this point. But you do what you have to do to get
We've got an interview with bassist Nathan Cochran as well
the job done, plain and simple. And while I could fascinate
as a fun chat with comedian Anjelah Johnson and country star
you with more weather updates and whatnot, let's instead
Scotty McCreery to preview their upcoming tri-state shows
dive into the scariest month of the year: October. It's the last
in November. Last but not least, we talk semi-professional
hurrah for outdoor tri-state events such as ParksFest (10/5)
hockey with new Thunderbolts head coach Jeff Bes. All that
and also signals the beginning of concert season at the Ford
and more inside.
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Clowning around: Time to see if you can take IT at the tri-state's scariest haunted houses A lot of things have changed in the tri-state over the last year
Wolter has based the theme of this year's haunted houses
but thankfully our slice of the Midwest remains home to two of
around the IT phenomenon that has terrified readers and
the nation's scariest - and most fun - haunted houses courtesy
moviegoers alike, particularly with the release of the 2017 and
of Phil Wolter, creator of the Oldé Courthouse Catacombs and
2019 films. He invites everyone to "pretend IT is not real! Step
House of Lecter. The guy lives for this time of year and just
into the dark spine chilling corridors and meet IT who awaits
can't get enough of all the chills and thrills that come with
you in the crepid mysterious chambers!" Indeed, there's no
Halloween. Year after diabolical year, he comes up with new
more mysterious place than the Oldé Courthouse Catacombs,
ways to make us scream - and laugh, too - as thousands of
one of the world's oldest (built in 1888), largest and creepi-
people converge on downtown Evansville and make their way
est haunted structures. And then there's the House of Lecter
through the bowels of the area's creepiest buildings.
which dates back to the early 1900s, known for its strange, ghostly sightings, unusual sounds and its dark, shadowy corridors. Visit both of these downtown Evansville haunted houses for double the scares! Pay at the door or buy online. Tickets are $20 per haunted house. Or save $15 by purchasing an Unlimited Pass for $25. This allows for unlimited trips through both haunted houses the night of your visit.
SCARE DATES:
October 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Open weekends 7 p.m.-11:30 p.m.; other nights 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. For more info, visit oldcatacombs.com. Locations: Oldé Courthouse Catacombs: 4th & Vine; House of Lecter: 325 Main St. in downtown
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MERCYME
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS CROWDER & MICAH TYLER
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MercyMe bassist Nathan Cochran talks new material, nixing bass solos, carrying the burden of fan reactions and more With the 2001 release of INO Records debut Almost There,
MercyMe released six independent albums before signing with
MercyMe left their independent days behind, scoring big
INO Records - now Fair Trade Services - in 2001. With the chang-
with the soaring "I Can Only Imagine," an intensely per-
ing landscape of the music industry today and artists like Chance
sonal ballad that frontman Bart Millard had composed for
The Rapper self-releasing, are you still satisfied with the move to
1999's The Worship Project. The song's re-release proved
a label?
to be the catalyst for a hugely successful career that came
For us, it makes sense to be on a label, because we have a good team
full circle last year with the film adaptation of "Imagine"
around us - to be honest, it's the same team that we've had around us
starring Dennis Quaid. In between, this beloved Christian
our whole career. Jeff Moseley [has been] our label president since we
pop/rock band from Oklahoma has produced no less than
signed our deal even though the name of the company has changed;
10 critically-acclaimed studio albums, including 2017's
Scott Brickell is still our manager and Mike Snider who takes care of
Lifer which proved there's plenty of, well, life left in Mil-
our booking - it's all the same team. And so, if you've got a great team
lard, guitarists Michael John Scheuchzer and Barry Graul,
that you can work with, it can make all the difference in the world. That
bassist Nathan Cochran and percussionist Robin Shaffer.
said, it is completely feasible now to get things done yourself; it's never
Lead single "Even If" is currently closing in on 75 million
been easier to get music into the hands of people - instantly, really.
YouTube views and the accompanying goofy video for the
Some of it kind of depends on how much work you want to do yourself
four-on-the-floor exuberance of "Happy Dance" shows the
and how much you can do. It does get to a certain point where you've
guys can poke fun at themselves, too. As Cochran explains,
got to be smart about it and get some help.
"being cool is hard work, so we don't want to do that."
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From the outside, it doesn't appear
you'll get a different answer as to
that you've had to make concessions
what we're into which is part of the
as the band has explored many dif-
reason our musical catalog has so
ferent musical avenues over the
many different influences.
years. No, we've had a great relationship
Fan reactions to your music can
with them and have had a lot of free-
be a bit extreme - i.e., people say-
dom to kind of do what we want. You know,
ing that certain songs have helped
we've had people before ask us if we're ever really going to
them break addictions, deal with
change things up and...we're a pop/rock band and always have
depression, even avoid suicide. Does it get to be a burden
been, so that kind of inherently fits well on radio in our genre.
at times?
And so it's not like we set out to be something specific, it's just
it can be, to be honest. I think that it's taken a long, long time for
that when you get us together and we make music, it ends up
us to be able to separate ourselves from that, because you can't
sounding like MercyMe. We have toyed around over the years
carry that. To be honest, we tried to carry it for a long time and
with lots of different stuff. Oh, gosh, the other day I was look-
it didn't go well. Especially after "I Can Only Imagine" came out
ing through some stuff and found some demo tracks from our
and all those stories we were hearing and then having songs
record Coming Up to Breathe and The Hurt & The Healer after that
like "Homesick" after that - story after story. And you really do
and there's some pretty heavy rock stuff. I mean, we pulled it off
try to take people seriously; the stories they tell us, we want to
and it sounded kind of cool but at the same time I was like, 'this
hear them; we want to be compassionate. But at the same time,
just isn't what we need to be doing.' Nobody's ever heard that
we can't carry that. And it did, it got really heavy for awhile to
stuff. We kind of treat it like a democracy and if everybody's not
the point where we pushed back a little bit and didn't want to...
in, we're kind of like, 'ok, we'll pass.'
like "Homesick," that song in particular. We haven't played that song in, gosh, at least a decade. I've honestly had people ask us
Speaking of things that no one has ever heard from Mer-
before - without asking about why we've written a song - they've
cyMe, where are the bass solos?
asked us to justify pulling emotions from people through the
You know, we're going to put out a b-sides and it's all bass solos
songs that we write. It's a little offensive when they put it that
[laughs]. Actually, I said no to bass solos - I'm not a fan of bass
way. These songs are simply written out of what we're going
solos. I have done it for fun - they're on those demo tracks that
through.
nobody's going to hear. They get a good laugh. I've always felt like they've been like, 'man, that was really cool' or 'oh, boy...'
On a less heavy note, is the band working on new material to follow-up Lifer?
On a regular Nathan day, what are you listening to outside
You know what, as I speak to you, I am standing in our little cabin
of the band?
studio place and we are working on new stuff. We're going to
It depends on...it's usually in the car is when
have a new single out before the end of the year.
I get to listen to music, but it kind of
With the movie [I Can Only Imagine] coming out,
depends on who's in there with me. If I
it was kind of like releasing another record, so
have the kids in there with me, it's usu-
we got a bit of a buffer between Lifer and our
ally what they want to listen to - which
next record which is fine - we're getting a little
could be anything. Oh, we were listen-
time to work on it.
ing to a heavy metal version of "Baby Shark" the other day; they thought it was
For tickets and more info, visit fordcenter.
hilarious. And I enjoyed it thoroughly as
com. The Ford Center is located at 1 SE MLK
well. But man, I listen to a little bit of ev-
Jr. Blvd. in downtown Evansville.
erything. You can ask any one of us and
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KIP MOORE
ROOM TO SPARE: ACOUSTIC TOUR V I C TORY TH EATRE | OC T OBE R 12 | 7 P. M .
"SOMETHIN' 'BOUT A TRUCK" COUNTRY STAR BRINGING INTIMATE STAGE SHOW TO THE TRI-STATE Female country fans may swoon over his rugged good looks, but
Two years later, Moore returned with Slowheart, preceded by the
Kip Moore is much more than just another handsome Nashville
lead single, "More Girls Like You," which again was accompanied
singer. The Georgia native moved to Music City in 2004 to pursue
by an eye-catching video that highlighted his interests in boating
a publishing deal but his undeniable gift for songwriting coupled
and surfing. After the album's release, "Last Shot," an emotional
with his signature husky vocals (and yes, good looks) ultimately
ballad paired with a heart-wrenching yet uplifting video, became
led to a solo career that took off like a rocket after the release
another fan favorite.
of 2011's Up All Night. Moore's debut album packed quite the punch, reeling off three huge singles: "Somethin' 'Bout a Truck,"
On the heels of Slowheart, Moore released 2018's Room to Spare:
"Beer Money" and "Hey Pretty Girl" - the former racking up nearly
The Acoustic Sessions, a stripped down EP that showcased his
70 million views on YouTube, helping to push album sales upwards
gritty vocals in an intimate setting as heard on standout tracks like
of one million and secure Moore a platinum-certified release right
"Plead the Fifth" and "Tennessee Boy." It serves as the basis for
out of the gate.
his current tour with fans getting a more personal experience this time around.
Moore followed up the huge success of Up All Night with 2015's Wild Ones which featured the popular singles "Running For
And word has it that Moore's completed studio album number
You" and "I'm to Blame" - each released with an accompanying
four so keep an eye out for an official release date.
conceptual video that furthered his interest in a filmic approach to music. This cinematic feel served to perfectly underscore the
For tickets and more info, visit victorytheatre.com. The Victory is
singer's melding of Americana, country and rock, a sound that has
located at 600 Main St. in downtown Evansville.
captivated his fans and separated him from the bro-country pack.
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V ICTORY THE AT RE | NOVE MBE R 17 | 6 P.M .
THE FORMER MAD TV STAR ON WORKING CLEAN, "PLAYING" ON CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, NOT WANTING TO FLY THE FLAG FOR WOMEN IN COMEDY AND MORE One of the most talented clean comics
Did you go into comedy with the plan to be a clean comic?
working today, Anjelah Johnson first gained
No, I did not. I talk on stage the way I talk in my real life. What's
national attention with her viral video "Nail
interesting is that early on in my career, I was super "Chrish" -
Salon" which hilariously demonstrated the
like real Christian and saying no bad words. Now in my life I feel
former Oakland Raiders cheerleader's gift
like I have a bit of a potty mouth with my friends and my family.
for impersonations and voices. Its success
But in my show I know that people enjoy the fact that I work
ultimately led to a stint as a cast member
clean because they can bring their young ones or grandparents
on MAD TV where she famously portrayed
- and I can even do corporate events because I can work clean.
the hapless, rude fast food employee Bon
So, I've just kind of maintained that I don't use cuss words in
Qui Qui in a recurring skit. Such was the
my set because I feel like more people can come and enjoy it.
response that Johnson signed a record deal
And afterwards when we go out for drinks, let's have a real talk
with Warner Records to release Gold Plated
then, you know?
Dreams, a full album inspired by the popular character. Post-MAD TV, she recorded a series
Clearly, you have a real gift for voices, facial expressions
of standup specials including 2017's Mahalo
and storytelling. Was there a point in your career when all
& Goodnight and landed roles in film and
those elements came together?
TV - most notably as Julie Ortega in Alvin &
Early on I had talents for accents, for acting, for expressions -
The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel and a guest
but maybe I just didn't know how to hone in or how to apply
starring turn in HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm.
them. So, I remember I took a joke writing class and I would
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learn some things and be like, 'oh, I kind of already
I can count on one hand - maybe even one finger - the
do that.' But what it did was give me language to
number of female comedians that have headlined
apply to what I was already doing. So, where I can say
in Evansville over the last several years. Where are
something funny, originally I wouldn't know why it was
we right now in terms of equality in comedy?
funny - I didn't get it. But then I would learn different
I think we're definitely growing and taking more real
techniques and tools and I would go, 'oh,
people
estate for sure, but it's not equal by any means. And
laughed because I made this facial expression when I
I think it's because a lot of people think, like, women
said it' or people laughed because I took a little pause
aren't funny. Maybe you saw a female comedian that
before I said the punchline. I feel like everything just
you didn't enjoy and then it's, 'yeah, women aren't
kind of evolved over time, honing in natural gifts that
funny.' But if it's a male comedian, you're more likely to
were already in there.
give another male comedian a chance, because that's what we're used to seeing. Since standup comedy was
Did you enjoy the improvisational nature of Curb
invented, it's been mostly men. If you're walking by a
Your Enthusiasm? Some actors find it freeing while
comedy club and you see a name you don't recognize,
others find it a bit daunting.
if it's a guy's name you'll probably take a chance. But
It was so fun. I remember feeling so honored that they
if it's a woman's name, you're kind of like, 'what's she
would trust me to come and play with them. And that's
going to talk about?' You know what I mean?
what it was - they were like, 'here are the bullet points of the scene, these are the beats we need to hit - and
Do you want to fly the flag for women in comedy or
action!' So, it's not like there was a script - it was more
just do your own thing?
we need to get to this point, this point and this point.
I just want to do my thing. And here's the thing...I'm
The fact that they let me come and play with them - I
going to speak for me. I would love to win all the
was honored.
accolades and awards; I would love for people to be like, 'oh my gosh, what you wrote, what you said
Prior to Curb, you had already shined on MAD TV as
is worth an Oscar, Emmy, Golden Globe, whatever.' I
Bon Qui Qui. What did you learn from that earlier
would love to be recognized by fans and peers alike
experience?
and have them say, 'wow, she is really good at what
It was my first time being on a TV show as a cast member
she does - she's one of the best.' I would love to have
and I learned about writing sketches; I learned about
that. However, that comes with pressure and I feel like
table reads, rehearsals - all that kind of stuff. It was
I have enough pressure in my life to be a good wife, to
such an important time for me to grow as an artist. It's
be a good sister, to be a good friend. So, I'm ok with
interesting, I got to work with Jordan Peele who is now
doing what I do to the best of my ability knowing that
an Oscar-winning...he's creating magic. Everything he
there are some people that enjoy it - but not to be the
does is just magic. And to think that just 15 years ago
best one at doing what I do for people. I'll just do me
or however long it was we were sitting in this writer's
and I'll do me well.
room and just writing sketches. So, it's pretty cool to think back to all the things I got to experience and
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OLD DOMINION "MAKE IT SWEET" TOUR WITH SCOTTY MCCREERY
C OUN TRY STAR SC OT T Y MC C RE E RY TA LKS "FIV E M O R E M INU TES," THE C U R R EN T V ER SIO N OF A ME RI C A N I DOL A ND M O R E F OR D CEN TER
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When it comes to contemporary country music, Nashville's Old
"Five More Minutes" addresses the death of your grandpa with
Dominion leads the pack, combining elements of pop, rock and even a
whom you were very close. Is it difficult to sing or is it more of a
little hip hop to balance out the band's southern twang. It's a fresh mix of
celebratory song?
styles that's produced a run of hit singles, including "Break Up with Him,"
You know, definitely at first it was difficult to sing it - it still gets me some
"Snapback," "No Such Thing as a Broken Heart" and "Make It Sweet" -
nights. But now when I sing it, it takes me back to just the times that I
the latter serving as the inspiration for the group's first headlining tour.
had with my grandpa and the good times. At every meet and greet and
A new self-titled album, preceded
every day on social media people
by the release of the lovesick
are telling me what it means to
ballad "One Man Band" earlier
them and the times that it's helped
this year, sees release on October
them. As personal as that song was
25, giving fans plenty of time to
when I wrote it, I could never have
get acquainted before the show
dreamed or thought about the
at the Ford Center.
impact that it would have on other people's lives, so it's definitely
Of
course,
everyone's
quite
been cool to see that.
familiar with special guest Scotty McCreery;
you
simply
The video for "This Is It" - which
can't
mistake that deep, resonant baritone. Even at an early age, the American
documents your actual wedding day - has been viewed over 50
Idol winner could go low, possessing a mature, smooth vocal approach
million times on YouTube. Did you have to get permission from your
that has translated to four highly successful albums, including 2018's
wife to shoot it?
Seasons Change, and huge hits like "I Love You this Big," "The Trouble
I definitely had to ask for permission from the wife to get that to happen
with Girls," "See You Tonight," "Feelin' It" and "Five More Minutes," his
because she was in the "Trouble with Girls" video and she was in the
first Country Airplay number one single. McCreery backed that up with
"Feelin' It" video, so she's kind of seen what most music videos are like
the platinum-certified smash "This Is It," his second consecutive chart-
with the big production and lights and crew and trucks and everything.
topper. If anyone doubted the North Carolina native's staying power
She was like, 'yeah, we can do it, but we're not doing it anything like that.'
post-reality show, they were duly proven wrong.
We just had two guys - one of our friends, Jeff Ray, with the camera and one of his buddies and they were just flies on the wall the whole day, and
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I think they captured the emotion really well. Seasons Change signaled your first studio release since 2013's See You Tonight - a long gap of time in the music industry. What was your mindset during that period? Honestly, I was feeling good for most of that...I mean, I'd made a full record that was ready to go in 2015 or 2016 and that would have been a semi-normal time period in between albums but that never came out. But during that time I'd written "Five More Minutes" and written "In Between" - which is my current single - and a couple others that are on the Seasons Change record that I was excited about, so I was feeling good about what we were writing and the music that we had, but towards the end of that period there was definitely frustration at not being able to get that music out. The current version of American Idol seems overly-friendly - judges go out of their way to not hurt anyone's feelings. Is there a case to be made for the earlier seasons being more constructive in terms of criticism? Yeah, so my season was the first one where it started to get a little friendlier - it was the first season without Simon [Cowell] and I'm glad because he would have not been kind to me [laughs]. But we still had folks like Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler and Randy [Jackson]. They were nice but they would give us some constructive criticism, more so off camera than on camera. I mean, they'd be there in rehearsals with us, working with us. It's definitely always good to applaud somebody and definitely cheer them on. But a show like that I feel like people need to get some constructive criticism, because for me, I was bagging groceries two months prior to being on the biggest TV show in the country. I needed help. It still must be crazy to think back to your initial audition when you were standing there with probably thousands of other hopefuls. Yeah, I never once thought that I was going to be "The Idol" - honestly, I was thinking what the heck am I even doing here? But yeah, it was pretty wild. Where I auditioned was Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and I think there were 15,000 people auditioning that day and one of the previous Idol contestants, Danny Gokey, was there. He came out to say, "good luck, everybody" on the microphone and, you know, "one of you guys might be the next American Idol." His tour manager was there that day and he was standing beside him when he said that and he said that he was like, 'yeah, right,' and it turns out that guy has been my tour manager for the last eight years. That's pretty wild how that all works out. For tickets and more info, visit fordcenter.com. The Ford Center is located at 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd. in downtown Evansville.
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PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
OCTOBER PERFORMANCES T H E 20 1 9 -2 0 2 0 EPO S E A S ON GE T S I NT O T HE SW ING O F THING S W I T H B OTH POPS A ND C LA S S I C S P E RFORMANC ES
After a late September season-opening Classics concert featuring Conductor Finalist Laura Jackson and guest pianist Daniel HSU, the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra is gearing up for its first Pops performance of the year on October 5 and 6. The spellbinding Carnaval with Troupe Vertigo fuses together elements of cirque acrobatics, classical dance and contemporary theater, taking you on a journey through the world of artistic movement. The Los Angeles-based company employs worldclass aerial artists, contortionists and ballet dancers whose "dizzying acts defy gravity and leave its lucky audiences in awe (Los Angeles Times)." Maestro Savia and the Orchestra will follow that highlyanticipated performance up with the second Classics concert of the new season on October 19. Featuring Conductor Finalist Scott Seaton and cellist Sterling Elliott, the evening will begin with Michael Torke's "ASH" with its "unique and intriguing fusion of classical and pop with a vibrant, contemporary sound." The focus then shifts to Elliott and his, uh, sterling interpretation of Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations followed by a dazzling run through Beethoven's dynamic Fourth Symphony. Both Jackson and Seaton are in the running to replace Maestro Savia as EPO Musical Director at the conclusion of this season, so it's a great opportunity to see and hear what they can do at the helm of the region's best orchestra. Get your tickets soon for the Pops performance by Carnaval with Troupe Vertigo and the Classics concert featuring Scott Seaton & Sterling Elliott! Times: 10/5 (7 p.m.); 10/6 (2 p.m.); 10/19 (7 p.m.). For tickets and more info, visit evansvillephilharmonic. org. The Victory Theatre is located at 600 Main St. in downtown Evansville.
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EVANSVILLE THUNDERBOLTS N EW H EAD C OA C H JE FF BE S ON P U T T I NG A "G R EAT PR O DU C T" O N THE IC E, HO C K EY CAR EER H IGHLI GHT S , T HE T RA NS I T I ON FR O M PLAY ER TO C O A C H A ND M O R E 2 0 1 9 -2 0 2 0 SE A S ON AT T HE FORD C E NTER
The only way is up. After an undeniably rough season last year,
trying to put together "a great product" for the fans - a quality
Evansville's semi professional hockey team is looking to regroup in
group of guys that will be competitive on the ice and do good
a big way and rekindle the interest of the community. The person
things in the community.
tasked with making that happen is Jeff Bes, a former NHL draft pick of the Minnesota Stars who played
Your love for hockey started
for 19 years in the minor leagues
early on in life, correct?
and went on to lead several SPHL
I grew up with a hockey stick. I'm
squads to successful campaigns as
from the north - from Ontario,
head coach. Now he's at the helm
Canada, about two hours north of
of the Thunderbolts and more than
Detroit in a town called Tillsonburg
ready to meet the challenge ahead.
- just outside of London, Ontario.
In fact, Bes isn't looking back at all.
It was a tobacco country, but you
"I'm not even focusing on last year
grew up playing hockey. You
- this is a fresh start," he says. "The
know, we had a NHL player in our
good thing about minor pro sports
town at the time, so it was kind of
and especially the SPHL is that you can change it within a year and that's our goal."
neat. It's just like when guys grow up in the south with a football in their hand or a baseball. Yeah, I grew up playing hockey and when I was 15 I moved away from
The 2019-2020 Thunderbolts season gets underway on October
home to pursue a career.
18 against the Knoxville Ice Bears with the first home game scheduled the following day at the Ford Center. But Bes will really
What are some of your hockey highlights from over the years?
get a sense of where his team stands when the T-bolts face off
One was winning the gold medal for the World Junior
against Huntsville - last season's SPHL champions - on November
Championships with all the best under 20 players for Team
1 and 2. In the meantime, he's spending every waking moment
Canada in 1992. We won a gold medal over in Sweden so that
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was fantastic, man - that was the pinnacle. Getting drafted to
How would you describe your temperament on the
the National Hockey League - that's the standard of getting
sidelines?
drafted. And just playing - the longevity. And you know, we won
I think it just depends on the game, right? I don't ask anything
a couple championships down
that I wouldn't want to try myself.
in Laredo [Texas] and we were
I believe that we've got to be
down there teaching the game
intense and to be prepared.
to a predominantly Hispanic
The team will take the direction
community - that was fun. To
of the coach, so if I'm prepared,
grow the game and make it
I'm intense and I'm ready to
work there...we had fantastic
go, then I think the team will be
support. That was a great
prepared, intense and ready to
experience. But when I look at it,
go. That's the case in any sport.
all my experiences were great -
There are times when you've got
they brought me to where I am
to be the leader and times when
now.
you've got to joke around with them. Yes, you're coaching a team, but you're also coaching individuals. And that's where the
How was the transition from player to coach considering
game has kind of changed, too. You've got to find how you can
that there was no break in
communicate and talk to each
between?
player individually as well as the
Well, I was a player/assistant
group.
coach in Laredo for six of the nine years, learning from Terry
Final question: If need be, can
Ruskowski who's a renowned
you still lace up the skates and
minor league hockey coach and
step on the ice?
a NHL player in his own right.
[Laughs] I'd love to, but man,
That was a great experience.
the game's passed me by. This
Growing the game and learning
game is for young bucks - they're
from him and seeing what
too fast. I try every now and then
it takes and what not to do, of course - learning to take the
on practice time to get out there and play, but no way. I'd love
good and bad in every situation. So that's kind of how I got my
to get out there and play but I'm too slow. But it would be fun,
coaching experience and then I got the job in Biloxi, Mississippi
I'll tell you that.
my first year in the SPHL in 2011. I coached three years there and took a year off - my daughter was born - and then I went to Fayetteville for two years and then my son was going to be born. So I decided to leave there - I had two kids and was 15 hours from home. About a month and a half later, Pensacola called. It was an opportunity to coach really close to home and still be close to my family. So that was a pretty cool experience and possibility. So I got the job and did it for a year and took last year off. And now I'm here in Evansville.
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER HOME GAMES 10/19 vs. Birmingham 10/29 vs. Peoria 11/2 vs. Huntsville 11/8 vs. Quad City 11/15 vs. Peoria 11/16 vs. Peoria
For tickets and more info, visit fordcenter.com. The Ford Center is located at 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd. in downtown Evansville.
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O W ENSB O R O C O NV ENTIO N C ENTER O C TO B ER 2 4 | 6 P.M . A SPO O K TA C U LA R EV ENING O F W INES , SPIR ITS A ND A 5 -C O U R SE DINNER AWA I T S What better way to get primed and ready for Halloween than to spend a frightfully delicious evening at the OCC sampling an array of wines & spirits and enjoying a 5-course dinner? The 3rd Annual Cork & Cuisine offers all that and more with guests treated to a special trivia contest that will test your knowledge of Halloween movies (prizes given to those who can meet the terrifying challenge). In addition, guests are encouraged to come decked out in their sharpest Halloween costume with prizes awarded to the Funniest, Scariest and Best Overall. It's a great opportunity to express yourself and fully embrace the year's creepiest holiday - maybe even connect with the spirit world while enjoying those tasty spirits! But wait, there's more...guests will also be given the chance to take home a bottle of each of the wines & spirits featured throughout the dinner as well as some Halloween-themed centerpieces. So don't miss out on this annual spooktacular evening at the OCC! *Cork & Cuisine - Happy HalloWine is sponsored by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Creation Gardens, and Ivy Trellis. Tickets are $65.25 per person or two for $115 (additional processing fees apply). 21 and over only. Reservations only. For tickets and more info, visit owensborocenter.com. The OCC is located at 510 W. 2nd St. in Owensboro, KY.
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HISTORIC NEWBURGH
GHOST WALKS O C TO B ER 1 8 -2 0 TIM E FO R M O R E SPINE-TING LING TA LES FR O M NEW B U R G H'S HA U NTED PA ST Every October, Historic Newburgh serves as the creepy backdrop to some truly spooky tales detailing the area's haunted past. These "Ghost Walks," as they're appropriately known, always leave attendees of all ages wide-eyed and entranced by their tour guide's bone-chilling stories. No monsters jump out, no blood-curdling screams echo in the night; the scares are purely psychological - and lots of fun! For the 26th edition of Ghost Walks, organizers are bringing back the popular Hayride Tour in addition to the traditional eerie strolls down Water & State Streets. Rest assured all three tours are guaranteed to "enlighten and frighten." Water Street Tour Hear ghost stories from Newburgh's early settler days, the Civil War Era, and even ghostly events that occurred during the 1900s. Featured stories include the tale of the Steamboat Missouri and the Newburgh Tobacco Company's "Homespun Twist." State Street Tour More astonishing tales from the Civil War Era and the early 1900s make this a spooky tour, indeed. Learn the unnerving truth about the tragedy at Farmer's Bank, the Exchange Hotel's slave history and Hulvershorn's Coffin Shop. Hayride Tour (limited seating available) Bring your family and friends for a hayride through Historic Newburgh's downtown district as turn of the century tour guides and re-enactors regale you with mysterious ghost stories. An optional walk across the historic red bridge will only add to the intrigue. Guided walking tours depart every 12 minutes from Preservation Hall (200 State Street). Each tour lasts app. an hour. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. For tickets and more info, visit historicnewburgh.org or call 812-853-2815. Walk tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Hayride tickets are $15.
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2ND ANNUAL
HALLOWEEN ON NORTH MAIN NORTH MAIN STR EE T | 2- 4 P. M.
J A C O B SV IL L E N EIGHBORHOOD C EL EB R ATION R ETU RNS FOR MORE G HOUL ISH F UN It may have taken longer than expected - or at least it seemed that way - but once the North Main Street renovations were finally completed, the results were well worth the wait. The historic strip of Evansville that leads to Bosse Field has never looked better with improvements to roadways and more that have turned the Jacobsville area into a unique neighborhood with its own special charm and a welcoming, homegrown vibe that separates it from the more commercial feel of the east side, for instance. With all that being said, North Main Street has truly blossomed and it's become a great place for friends and families to spend time considering all the delicious restaurants and shopping available. So it made perfect sense to start a new community tradition last year that would bring people together in the name of everyone's favorite spooky day. Enter the inaugural Halloween on North Main. A fun afternoon for all involved, this first time event drew people of all ages for games, prizes, costume contests, entertainment, and of course, trick or treats. And now it's time to do it all again. This year's Halloween celebration will feature a DJ spinning great tunes, an appearance by the Shriner's Funsters, the Newburgh Civitan Zombie Farm and...maybe even Buzz Lightyear and Woody! FYI, the costume contest starts at 4 p.m. at the Paint & Carpet Depot with cash prizes ranging from $100-$500. Come celebrate the resurgence of North Main Street! For more info, visit halloweenonnorthmain.com.
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TONY VALENTINE'S GIRLS NIGHT OUT THE MEN FORMERLY OF CHIPPENDALES
WOR L D -R EN OWNE D MA LE RE VU E P ROM ISES LA S V EG A S STY LE THEATER PR O DU C TIO N TR OPICAN A EVA NS VI LLE | NOVE MBE R 9 | 8 :3 0 P.M . Tony Valentine is a real character. He's also a championship
the entertainment value of the show coming to Tropicana
ballroom dancer and formerly one of the country's disco
Evansville on November 9, that's not hyperbole. He promises
kings. Now almost 60, the Kentucky native has been in the
a "Las Vegas style theater production with acts that have never
entertainment
business
for
four
been seen before," including performances based
decades, having traveled the world
on Sons of Anarchy and the theater
many times over to bring the best
show of Do It Anywhere, plus
male revue to ladies - and men, too
dances inspired by Magic Mike and
- in over 40 different countries.
50 Shades of Grey. The revue will
It all started in the late 70s when
fur couches on stage that light up,
also feature LED showers and white Valentine was flown out to Los
making for a fantastic atmosphere
Angeles to appear on the Merv
that, as advertised, is totally Vegas.
Griffin-created Dance Fever TV show after winning a big disco contest in Cincinnati. While on
And then, of course, there's the
a break, he decided to check out the famous Chippendales
costumes which Valentine describes as "unbelievable." Each
club - and was immediately recognized by all of the dancers.
act comes complete with an outfit change and all the dancers
"They offered me a job but at the time, I thought it was tacky
will be decked out in the same gear from head to toe - no
- people taking their clothes off, it didn't seem professional,"
expense is spared to make Girls Night Out the ultimate
Valentine says. But after returning
male revue experience. It's something
to Ohio, he was tracked down by
that women of all ages can enjoy -
a guy looking to start a male revue
even grandmas. As Valentine notes,
in Cincinnati and hired to help put
sometimes they get the craziest at
the show together. Fate intervened
the shows. "This past week in Little
when
went
Rock [Arkansas] there was an older
AWOL for rehearsals; Valentine
woman who kept trying to bite
stepped in and the rest, as they say,
the guys on the chest," he laughs.
is history.
"Then another night we had an
the
choreographer
older woman who tried to cut one After playing a key role in reviving
the Chippendales
brand circa 2001-2010, Valentine struck out on his own, creating
of the dancer's boxers off - she had a tiny pair of scissors that she grabbed from her purse."
the Girls Night Out male revue and ensuring that "every woman will remember the night that they see us." Considering
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Other comical encounters include an incident where a dancer
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was flirting with one of the daughters that a mom brought with her to the show. Mom reportedly took a whole glass of ice water and dumped it down his pants. "He
was
jumping
around like a jackrabbit," Valentine says. Still, the funniest moment might have been when an act involving whip cream inspired a female fan to spray half of the can down the back of a dancer's pants. "Just imagine having jiffy whip down your butt crack," he says. Valentine also recounts a time in Hawaii when "a bunch of drag queens came in and the dancers couldn't tell them apart from the ladies and were out there kissing on them. I didn't say anything - it was hilarious." Which he mentions because he's all about an inclusive environment. Girls Night Out is not just for the ladies. Valentine welcomes anybody that simply wants to come out and see a highly entertaining show. Chances are very good that a Friday night show will be added based on demand so get your tickets soon and keep in mind that a very special VIP Meet/Greet cocktail
reception
will be held prior to the show. Tickets are limited and are $100 each.
For tickets and more info, visit tropevansville.com or eventbrite.com. Tropicana Evansville is located at 421 NW Riverside Dr. in downtown Evansville.
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What's cookin' While there are plenty of great
as “life-changing,” I do have to say that it may very well be the best
places to get either a burger
I’ve ever had, and it certainly played a large part in their Mac Daddy
or a steak in the tri-state area, many are nationwide chains; even then, few do both very well. But with
burger winning at this year’s Burger Brawl.
The first entrée was the Prime Sliders. I promise no hyperbole when I
say this is quite possibly the best burger patty I’ve ever had. Amazingly,
fine casual/upscale sports
it’s pretty simple - a proprietary blend of ribeye and ground beef,
pub Prime Time opening
topped with onion straws and their mix of prime rib sauce and ranch
earlier this year in Beef
(both made in-house, of course!). But what it lacks in terms of fancy
O’Brady’s previous location
aioli, truffle oil, or exotic cheeses, it more than makes up for in flavor.
in Newburgh, that list just got a little longer.
Perfectly seasoned, perfectly cooked, and all-around delicious.
Owner David Parker has spent over 25 years in the restaurant industry, working in everything from small jazz clubs and cafes to a 16-year run as a general manager/regional trainer for
Next up was their BLT with six thick-cut strips adorning a hoagie-
like bun alongside fresh tomato and lettuce. I quickly followed that with their Broccoli and Cheddar Soup, which is thick, creamy, and
tasty. “All our soups are cream-based,” Parker tells me. “In fact, I don’t
Applebee’s. This has given him the shrewd business sense of the
even keep milk anywhere in the establishment; I don’t want to tempt
corporate restaurant industry alongside the more personal touch and
anyone to take that shortcut.”
flexibility of the independent joints. “Sure, we have posted hours,”
Parker says, “but as long as we’ve got customers in here, we stay
With live music every weekend, happy hours from 3-6 p.m. as well as
open.”
after 10 p.m. on the weekends (and Sunday afternoons during the
NFL season), and both food and alcohol delivery within a five-mile
The most recent exercise of this freedom is the addition of a lunch
radius, there really isn’t any reason to not try them. Prime Time is a
menu, promising to get you in and out in under 30 minutes and for less than $10. To highlight this, I sampled several midday offerings. But before the main courses arrived, I tried their Mac ‘n Cheese
appetizer. Described by at least one twenty-something young lady
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prime place for good food, good drinks, and good times. - Jonathan Gluff
For more info, visit primetimenewburgh.com.
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IN THE KITCHEN
with Chef Amanda Hancock
We’re all coming off the fried food hangover that is the Fall Festival, so I thought I would lighten things up with a soup that is super tasty, healthy, and easy to make. I originally got it from one of my favorite cookbook series, Thug Kitchen, which is all plant-based meals, so this is meant to be vegan, but I didn’t have vegetable broth and wasn’t motivated to go to the store. I will tell you how to make it vegan at the end. This is vegetarian, however, but you could easily add chicken if you really wanted to!
Find more recipes on
CHICKPEA NOODLE SOUP
Chef Amanda Hancock's website: www.chefamandahancock.com And in her book:
The Best is Yet to Come
INGREDIENTS: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
3 TBS olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced 3 medium carrots, cut lengthwise and then cut into quarters 2 small parsnips, cut crosswise and cut into quarter moons 3 to 4 cloves of garlic, minced 3 medium ribs of celery, chopped ½ medium red pepper chopped 2 TBS soy sauce (I used coconut aminos) 1 tsp dried oregano 2 cans drained chickpeas 2 TBS fresh thyme ½ white wine (or you can just use extra broth) ¼ chopped fresh parsley 6 cups chicken broth (if you want to be vegan, this is where you use vegetable broth!) 8 oz. of noodles, cooked 2 TBS lemon juice (I love lemon juice, so I ended up using an entire lemon)
DIRECTIONS: •
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In a large soup pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, parsnips, and celery, and cook until the onion is starting to brown in some places, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat and add the garlic, oregano, and soy sauce and cook for one more minute. Throw in the chickpeas, thyme, parsley, and white wine and mix it up with everything in the pot. Add the broth and let it come to a simmer for about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium low and add the cooked noodles, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Taste and add more as it simmers because it will change. Serve right away. If you make extra and want to freeze it, keep the noodles separate, then just add the noodles as you serve.
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THE WINE DOWN 86 66 R UF F IAN LA NE | NE WBU RGH, I N | 8 1 2 -4 9 0 -0 0 6 6
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Everyone needs a little time to kick back and relax after a long
each food option pairs perfectly with any number of wines
day. And while the tri-state has numerous nightlife hotspots
on site.
to choose from where friends can share a drink or two and some good conversation, one in particular has just the right
And of course, the wines are really the main draw. Here you'll
atmosphere for winding down. In fact, it's in the name. New-
find an extensive selection of red, white & rosĂŠs, local wines
burgh's The Wine Down more than lives up to its billing with
(IN & KY), specialty & sparkling and wine slushies (new flavors
both an ultra comfortable vibe and extensive wine selection
added), plus a variety of liquors, including bourbons and
that's certain to impress even the most cultured connois-
mixed drinks, as well as domestic and craft beers. Hard to
seur. Add in live entertainment sup-
imagine that you won't find some-
plied by some of the area's most
thing to your liking with so many
respected blues and jazz musicians
first rate beverages to choose from.
(including the likes of Bob Green, Carl Rodenberg, Monte Skelton and
So come in for a wonderful evening
more on Wednesdays and weekend
with friends and family at The Wine
evenings) and you've got the ideal
Down - right off HWY 66 in New-
place to chill - pleasantly upscale
burgh - and forget all your worries
yet totally down to earth.
for a few relaxing hours.
And we haven't even mentioned the food. Let it be known that there's no need to drink on an empty stomach at The Wine Down considering the variety of delicious eats, including salads, shares, flatbreads and desserts. Favorites range from Spinach Salad w/ Chicken and BBQ Chicken Nachos to The Wine Down Hot Brown and Lemon Italian Cream Cake. But do yourself a favor and check out the entire menu online to get the full scope of all that's on offer. Not by accident,
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*Check In Town & Around for October entertainment listings.
Hours: Tues-Thurs 3-9 p.m. / Fri-Sat 3-10 p.m. / Closed Sun-
days & Mondays. For more info, visit twdnewburgh.com or follow The Wine Down on Facebook.
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PRESENTED BY:
IN TOWN & AROUND MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
9:00 PM
Santora
Old National Events Plaza
Bokeh Lounge -- Live Trivia
Grill -- Karaoke & DJ
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive
Association Coin Show
6:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill --
Lamasco’s Got Talent Finals 7:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Lamasco Bar & Grill -Karaoke
Carson's Brewery -- Trivia w/
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
8:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Boscoe
Matt Meth
Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke 9:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Open Mic
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 6:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge
& Grill -- Karaoke & DJ / College Night 6:30 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Trivia 9:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -Karaoke
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 6:00 PM
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Bike Night
6:30 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Trivia The Wine Down -- Honey Roy
7:00 PM
Carson's Brewery -- Beer Bingo w/ Curtis
6:00 PM
France & Tommy Stillwell
Bud's Bar & Grill -- College Night w/ Brad Lemmons KC's Corner Pocket --
College Night / Karaoke & DJ
7:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Texas Hold 'Em
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill -- General Knowledge Trivia 8:00 PM
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live Jams
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke TJ's Stockyard Inn -- TJ's Singer/Songwriters Showcase 9:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ
Lamasco Bar & Grill -Karaoke
9:30 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic w/ OTP
KC's Time Out Lounge &
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
prizes - register @ 6:30pm)
Old National Events Plaza
Grill -- Cornhole (w/ cash
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill -- Bar Bingo 8:00 PM
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke
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-- Indiana State Numismatic Association Coin Show 5:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Barbara
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5:30 PM
After 5: Fabulous Rodenberg Boys
6:15 PM
Ford Center -- Shinedown
"Attention Attention" World Tour
7:00 PM
Carson's Brewery -- Live Music
Olde Courthouse
Catacombs/House of Lecter -- Haunted Houses
The Wine Down -- Monte Skelton & Dekar Baker 8:00 PM
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- DJ & Karaoke
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill -- Live DJ playing all the hits 9:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Deja Vu J's Sports Bar & Grill -Karaoke
KC's Corner Pocket -Karaoke & DJ
KC's Marina Pointe -- Live DJ KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Beyond Blu
10:00 PM
Bud's Bar & Grill -- Raleigh Keegan
Lamasco Bar & Grill --
Evvolve Presents: Mr. Wizvrd SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 9:00 AM
-- Indiana State Numismatic 11:00 AM
Garvin Park -- ParksFest Music Festival 7:00 PM
Carson's Brewery -- Live Music
Olde Courthouse
Catacombs/House of Lecter -- Haunted Houses
The Wine Down -- Jane Harmon
Victory Theatre -- EPO presents: Carnaval w/ Troupe Vertigo 8:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- The Pits
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill -- Hong Kong Peaches 9:00 PM
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Terry Sartor Band
J's Sports Bar & Grill -Karaoke
KC's Corner Pocket -Karaoke & DJ
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Push Play
9:30 PM
KC's Marina Pointe -- Velcro Pygmies
10:00 PM
Bud's Bar & Grill -- Raleigh Keegan
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Live Music TBA Lamasco Bar & Grill --
ParksFest After Party: The Jangle Sheep wsg JMDL
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6
6:00 PM
Victory Theatre -- EPO
& Grill -- Karaoke & DJ /
2:00 PM
presents: Carnaval w/ Troupe Vertigo 2:30 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- BG3
KC's Marina Pointe -- Josh Merritt
3:00 PM
6:30 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Trivia 9:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -Karaoke
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9
6:00 PM
@ Bud's w/ Styles Haury
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Open Mic Comedy 6:30 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke 7:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge
& Grill -- Karaoke, DJ & Cornhole 9:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -Karaoke
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7
Bud's Bar & Grill -- Fall Fest @ Bud's w/ Tailgate Revival Unplugged
Franklin Street -- Fall Festival 6:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Live Trivia 7:00 PM
Carson's Brewery -- Trivia Night w/ Matt Meth 8:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke
Bud's Bar & Grill -- Fall Fest
Franklin Street -- Fall Festival 6:30 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Trivia The Wine Down -- Bob Minette
7:00 PM
Carson's Brewery -- Beer Bingo w/ Curtis
KC's Time Out Lounge &
Grill -- Cornhole (w/ cash
prizes - register @ 6:30pm) Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill -- Bar Bingo 8:00 PM
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live Acoustics
Lyle's Sports Zone -Karaoke
9:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ
Lamasco Bar & Grill -Karaoke
9:00 PM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10
Mic
@ Bud's w/ Adairs Run
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Open
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8
Bud's Bar & Grill -- Fall Fest @ Bud's w/ Jay Taylor & Scott Winzinger
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College Night
Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Troy "Sweet T" Miller
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Bud's Bar & Grill -- Fall Fest Franklin Street -- Fall Festival 6:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Boscoe
France & Tommy Stillwell
Bud's Bar & Grill -- College Night w/ Brad Lemmons
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KC's Corner Pocket --
9:30 PM
9:00 PM
Festival
& DJ
w/ OTP
Daddys
Old National Events Plaza
College Night / Karaoke 7:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic
KC's Time Out Lounge &
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11
Kevin's Backstage Bar &
Festival
Grill -- Texas Hold 'Em
Grill -- Disney Movie Trivia Olde Courthouse
Catacombs/House of
Lecter -- Haunted Houses 8:00 PM
Cricket's (Newburgh) -Live Jams
Lyle's Sports Zone -Karaoke
TJ's Stockyard Inn -- TJ's Singer/Songwriters Showcase 9:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ
Lamasco Bar & Grill -Karaoke
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Franklin Street -- Fall 5:30 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After 5: Dog Town Three 7:00 PM
Carson's Brewery -- Live Music
Olde Courthouse
Catacombs/House of
Lecter -- Haunted Houses The Wine Down -- Patrick Preston
8:00 PM
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- DJ & Karaoke
Kevin's Backstage Bar &
Grill -- Live DJ playing all the hits
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Bokeh Lounge -- The Beat J's Sports Bar & Grill -Karaoke
KC's Corner Pocket -Karaoke & DJ
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky
Lyle's Sports Zone -Smoke Rings
TJ's Stockyard Inn -Michelle Shelton 10:00 PM
Bud's Bar & Grill -- Tailgate Revival
Lamasco Bar & Grill --
Evvolve Presents: Wreckno wsg LAYLOW and TUGs
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 Franklin Street -- Fall
8:00 AM
-- Evansville Indiana Dance Convention 5:30 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After 5: Josh Merritt 7:00 PM
Carson's Brewery -- Live Music
Olde Courthouse
Catacombs/House of
Lecter -- Haunted Houses The Wine Down -- After Hours
Victory Theatre -- Kip Moore
8:00 PM
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- 2 Miles Back
Kevin's Backstage Bar &
Grill -- Live DJ playing all the hits
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9:00 PM
2:30 PM
Karaoke
& Grill -- Evansville
J's Sports Bar & Grill --
Duo
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14
Show
Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe --
Bokeh Lounge -- Live Trivia
Bokeh Lounge -- K. Setz Karaoke
KC's Corner Pocket -Karaoke & DJ
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Family Traditions
TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Dick Less & The Empty Twins 10:00 PM
Bud's Bar & Grill -- Andy Brasher
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Live Music TBA
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- JEB SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13
Bokeh Lounge -- Honey Roy 3:00 PM
Troy "Sweet T" Miller 5:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -Songhouse 6:30 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke 7:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge
& Grill -- Karaoke, DJ &
6:00 PM 7:00 PM
Carson's Brewery -- Trivia Night w/ Matt Meth 8:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke 9:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Open Mic
Thunderbolts Coaches 6:30 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Poetry Night
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Trivia 7:00 PM
J's Sports Bar & Grill -Comedy Night 9:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -Karaoke
Cornhole
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16
Catacombs/House of Lecter
KC's Time Out Lounge
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Trivia
Olde Courthouse
-- Haunted Houses 9:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill --
6:00 PM
& Grill -- Karaoke & DJ / College Night
Kevin's Backstage Bar
6:30 PM
The Wine Down -- Ben Dahlquist 7:00 PM
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Carson's Brewery -- Beer
Grill -- Karaoke & DJ
KC's Time Out Lounge &
Karaoke
Bingo w/ Curtis
Grill -- Cornhole (w/ cash
prizes - register @ 6:30pm)
T
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill -- Bar Bingo
Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic w/ OTP
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
Karaoke
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive
9:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ
Lamasco Bar & Grill -Karaoke
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 6:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Boscoe
France & Tommy Stillwell
Bud's Bar & Grill -- College Night w/ Brad Lemmons KC's Corner Pocket --
College Night / Karaoke & DJ
7:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Texas Hold 'Em
Kevin's Backstage Bar &
Grill -- Smarty Pints Trivia Olde Courthouse
Catacombs/House of Lecter -- Haunted Houses
Victory Theatre -- The Music of Randy Travis 8:00 PM
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live Jams
Lyle's Sports Zone -Karaoke
TJ's Stockyard Inn -- TJ's Singer/Songwriters
5:30 PM
After 5: The Next Step 6:00 PM
Historic Newburgh --
Newburgh Ghost Walks 7:00 PM
Carson's Brewery -- Live Music
Olde Courthouse
Catacombs/House of Lecter -- Haunted Houses
The Wine Down -- The Sidemen
8:00 PM
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- DJ & Karaoke
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill -- Nutshell 9:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Morgan Donahue & The Left of
Center Players CD Release Party
Bud's Bar & Grill -- Dance Party w/ DJ Jon J
J's Sports Bar & Grill -Karaoke
KC's Corner Pocket -Karaoke & DJ
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- DJ & Karaoke
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky
Showcase
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Junkyard Stereo
KC's Time Out Lounge &
Lamasco Bar & Grill --
9:00 PM
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9:30 PM
8:00 PM
Lyle's Sports Zone --
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10:00 PM
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McNaughty & Friends SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 4:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill --
JUBILEE: Music, Vendors, Activities and More! 5:00 PM
Historic Newburgh --
Newburgh Ghost Walks 7:00 PM
Carson's Brewery -- Live Music
Olde Courthouse
Catacombs/House of Lecter -- Haunted Houses
The Wine Down -- Ben Dahlquist
Victory Theatre -- EPO
presents: Scott Seaton & Sterling Elliott 7:15 PM
Ford Center -- Evansville Thunderbolts Hockey 8:00 PM
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill -- Guilty Pleasure
Bokeh Lounge -- Jane
Harmon w/ The Sidemen 3:00 PM
Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Troy "Sweet T" Miller 5:00 PM
Historic Newburgh --
Newburgh Ghost Walks 6:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill --
Sunday Funday with Kenna & Cynthia
6:30 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke 7:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke, DJ & Cornhole Olde Courthouse
Catacombs/House of Lecter -- Haunted Houses 9:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -Karaoke
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21
Rhodes & The Traveling
Bokeh Lounge -- Live Trivia
Gents
Cricket's (Newburgh) -National Dust
J's Sports Bar & Grill -Karaoke
KC's Corner Pocket -Karaoke & DJ
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky
6:00 PM 7:00 PM
Carson's Brewery -- Trivia Night w/ Matt Meth 8:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke 9:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Open Mic
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Josh
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22
10:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge
Merritt
Bud's Bar & Grill -- Live Music TBA
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2:30 PM
9:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Angel
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
6:00 PM
& Grill -- Karaoke & DJ / College Night 6:30 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Trivia
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7:00 PM
Olde Courthouse
Dinner Rocky Horror Picture
-- Haunted Houses
Bokeh Lounge -- Drag Me To Show Teaser 9:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -Karaoke
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 6:30 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Trivia The Wine Down -- Patrick Preston
7:00 PM
Carson's Brewery -- Beer Bingo w/ Curtis
KC's Time Out Lounge &
Grill -- Cornhole (w/ cash
prizes - register @ 6:30pm)
Catacombs/House of Lecter 8:00 PM
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live Jams
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke TJ's Stockyard Inn -- TJ's Singer/Songwriters Showcase 9:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ
Lamasco Bar & Grill -Karaoke
9:30 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic w/ OTP
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
8:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive
-- Bar Bingo
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live Acoustics
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke 9:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ
Lamasco Bar & Grill -Karaoke
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 6:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Boscoe
France & Tommy Stillwell
Bud's Bar & Grill -- College Night w/ Brad Lemmons KC's Corner Pocket --
College Night / Karaoke & DJ
7:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Texas Hold 'Em
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill -- Jurassic Park/World Trivia
5:30 PM
After 5: Fabulous Rodenberg Boys
7:00 PM
Carson's Brewery -- Live Music
Olde Courthouse
Catacombs/House of Lecter -- Haunted Houses
The Wine Down -- Keith Farney Jazz Collective 8:00 PM
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- DJ & Karaoke
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill -- BG3
9:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Goosetown Devils
Bud's Bar & Grill -Halloween Bash
J's Sports Bar & Grill -Karaoke
KC's Corner Pocket --
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Karaoke & DJ
9:00 PM
Grill -- DJ & Karaoke
Hair Day
KC's Time Out Lounge & Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Halls of Rough
TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Mike Litoris & The Vibration 10:00 PM
Bud's Bar & Grill -- Corey Cox
Lamasco Bar & Grill --
Evvolve Presents: Scafetta & Felony
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26
Franklin Street -- Halloween on Franklin 2:00 PM
Karaoke
KC's Corner Pocket -Karaoke & DJ
KC's Time Out Lounge &
Grill -- Halloween Bash w/ Tastes Like Chicken
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Monster Mash Party w/ AKACIA 10:00 PM
Bud's Bar & Grill -- Corey Cox
Lamasco Bar & Grill -Calabash
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27
North Main
Ford Center -- Evansville
5:00 PM
Leroy's Tavern -- Sarah Werner
5:30 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After 5: Red Sadie 7:00 PM
Carson's Brewery -- Live Music
Ford Center -- MercyMe wsg Crowder & Micah Tyler Olde Courthouse
Catacombs/House of Lecter -- Haunted Houses
The Wine Down -- Carl Rodenberg 8:00 PM
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Scary Karaoke w/ Costume Contest
9:00 AM
Thunderbolts Hockey 2:30 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Bokeh Big Band
3:00 PM
Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Troy "Sweet T" Miller 6:30 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke 7:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke, DJ & Cornhole Olde Courthouse
Catacombs/House of Lecter -- Haunted Houses 9:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -Karaoke
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28
Detalente & The Electric
Bokeh Lounge -- Live Trivia
-- Halloween Bash w/ Jimmy Revival
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J's Sports Bar & Grill --
North Main St. (Evansville)
-- 2nd Annual Halloween on
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Bokeh Lounge -- Jenny's Bad
6:00 PM 7:00 PM
NEWS4U OCTOBER 2019 | IN TOWN & AROUND
Carson's Brewery -- Trivia
Grill -- Karaoke & DJ
Olde Courthouse
Karaoke
Night w/ Matt Meth
Catacombs/House of Lecter
Lamasco Bar & Grill --
-- Haunted Houses
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31
Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke
Bokeh Lounge -- Boscoe
8:00 PM 9:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Open Mic
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 6:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge
& Grill -- Karaoke & DJ / College Night 6:30 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Trivia 7:00 PM
Olde Courthouse
Catacombs/House of Lecter -- Haunted Houses 9:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -Karaoke
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 6:30 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Trivia The Wine Down -- Bob Green
7:00 PM
Carson's Brewery -- Beer Bingo w/ Curtis
KC's Time Out Lounge &
6:00 PM
France & Tommy Stillwell
Bud's Bar & Grill -- College Night w/ Brad Lemmons KC's Corner Pocket --
College Night / Karaoke & DJ
7:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Texas Hold 'Em Olde Courthouse
Catacombs/House of Lecter -- Haunted Houses 8:00 PM
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live Jams
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke TJ's Stockyard Inn -- TJ's Singer/Songwriters Showcase 9:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ
Lamasco Bar & Grill -Karaoke
9:30 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic w/ OTP
Grill -- Cornhole (w/ cash
prizes - register @ 6:30pm)
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill -- Bar Bingo
Olde Courthouse
Catacombs/House of Lecter -- Haunted Houses 8:00 PM
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke 9:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge &
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OCTOBER ARTS & ACTIVITIES
Join the fun with all of these great music and art activities around the Tri-State.
OCT 2: BEATLES VS. STONES - A MUSICAL SHOWDOWN
newburghcommunitytheater.org.
Two of the greatest bands of all time
IN
face off in a high-energy, adrenalinepumping musical showdown. The Fab Four, represented by tribute band Abbey Road will engage in a barrage of hits against premier Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction. It’s a face-off you won’t want to miss! For tickets, visit ovationtix.com. Preston Arts Center: 2660 S. Green St.,
Preservation Hall: 200 State St., Newburgh,
OCT 5: PARKSFEST MUSIC FESTIVAL 2019 ParksFest is a free, all-day, music festival in Evansville’s Garvin Park. The festival is focused on engaging the community and bringing awareness to the city parks, as well as showcasing some of the region's
Henderson, KY / 7:30-9pm
best bands. ParksFest is an environment for
OCT 4: SHINEDOWN WSG PAPA ROACH, ASKING ALEXANDRIA & SAVAGE AFTER MIDNIGHT
matter their age or background. For more
Shinedown has sold more than 10 million
/ 11am-11pm
albums and 10 million singles worldwide, has 13 platinum and gold singles and four platinum and gold albums, and 14 #1 Active Rock hits, and more than 1.5 billion total overall streams to date. Hits include "Second Chance" and their latest smash, "Get Up." For tickets and more info, visit fordcenter.com. Ford Center: 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd., Evansville,
anyone to come and have a great time no
OCT 11-13: EVANSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE PRESENTS LORD OF THE FLIES During an unnamed time of war, a plane carrying a group of British schoolboys is shot down over the Pacific. The pilot of the plane is killed, but many of the boys survive the crash and find themselves deserted on an uninhabited island where they are alone without adult supervision. For tickets and more info, visit evansvillecivictheatre.org. Evansville Civic Theatre: 717 N. Fulton Ave., Evansville, IN
info, visit parksfestevansville.com.
OCT 12: KIP MOORE
Garvin Park: Heidelbach Ave, Evansville, IN
The symbiotic relationship between country
OCT 5-6: EPO PRESENTS CARNAVAL WITH TROUPE VERTIGO From Venice and Rio to New Orleans, the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra will fuse the sounds of Carnaval with elements of Cirque-style acrobatics and classical dance. Troupe Vertigo takes you on a
star Kip Moore and his fans is never more apparent than during one of his reputationmaking live performances. Moore views his shows as an emotional roller coaster, typically swerving from the raucous and rowdy one minute to the intimate and emotional the next. For tickets and more info, visit victorytheatre.com. Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN / 7pm
IN / 6:15pm
spellbinding journey through the world
OCT 4-5: NEWBURGH DINNER & MURDER THEATER
to thrilling live music. Brace yourself for
OCT 12: EVANSVILLE INDIANA DANCE CONVENTION
a delightful night of entertainment with world-class aerial artists, contortionists and
This fun event gives dance studios
Enjoy an evening of dinner and
of artistic movement - all choreographed
mystery with Newburgh Community Theater. This year's play is Pat Cook's audience participation murder mystery "You Have the Right to Remain
dancers. For tickets and more info, visit evansvillephilharmonic.org. Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN / 10/5 (7pm); 10/6 (2pm)
Dead." For tickets and more info, visit
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the opportunity to experience master class training in multiple styles from choreographers that have been on TV, Broadway, music videos and toured all over the world. For tickets and more info, visit oldnationaleventsplaza.com.
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Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St.,
some of the best and most delectable
upcycled, repurposed, toys, tools,
Evansville, IN / 8am
eats around. For those who need a little
glassware, china, jewelry and advertising
assistance releasing their inner boogie,
to the show. For more info, follow the event
OCT 12: GHOSTBUSTERS 35TH ANNIVERSARY MOVIE PRESENTATION
adult beverages will be available for
on Facebook.
purchase. Bring your strings and get
Gibson Co. Fairgrounds: 709 N Embree St.,
ready to pick, party, and play! For more
Princeton, IN / 7am-4pm
Enjoy a viewing of the classic Ghostbusters
info, follow First City Music Festival on
film along with a pre-show for kids' games
Facebook.
and activities. Add to the fun by dressing
Rendezvous Grounds - the French
OCT 26: MERCYME WSG CROWDER & MICAH TYLER
in costume! For tickets and more info, visit
Commons: Willow St., Vincennes, IN /
2019 has reaped both GRAMMY® and
lincolnamphitheatre.com.
2-11:30pm EST
Billboard Music Award nominations for
Lincoln Amphitheatre: 15032 E. County Rd. 1500, Lincoln City, IN / 7pm
current American Music Award winners
OCT 18: POST MODERN JUKEBOX
MercyMe. The tour also comes on the
Imagine marrying the 21st century party
heels of the box office shattering film I Can
OCT 15-16: JACOB BALL WISH FUND PRESENTS: WEST SIDE STORY
vibe of Miley Cyrus or the minimalist angst
Only Imagine inspired by frontman Bart
of Radiohead with the crackly warmth
Millard’s real-life story behind the beloved
of a vintage 78 or the plunger-muted
MercyMe song. For tickets and more info,
The Jacob Ball Wish Fund began shortly
barrelhouse howl of a forgotten Kansas
visit fordcenter.com.
after Jacob Ball's passing at the age of
City jazzman and you have Postmodern
Ford Center: 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd., Evansville,
12 to help other families, teachers, and
Jukebox. For tickets and more info, visit
IN / 7pm
caregivers coping with children suffering
haaa.org.
from autism. For this year's fundraising
Preston Arts Center: 2660 S. Green St.,
event, the organization will present a new
Henderson, KY / 7:30pm
musical. For more info, visit jacobswish.org. Academy for Innovative Studies Diamond:
OCT 26: OWENSBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OPENING NIGHT
OCT 19: EPO PRESENTS SCOTT SEATON & STERLING ELLIOTT
Take an epic journey with Troy Quinn and
Under the direction of Conductor Finalist
to "Love Theme" from Spartacus, selections
OCT 17: THE MUSIC OF RANDY TRAVIS
Scott Seaton, the Evansville Philharmonic
from Ben-Hur, the highly popular TV theme
Orchestra begins the concert with Michael
from Game of Thrones and more. For more
This will be the first time Randy Travis and
Torke's "ASH" and its unique and intriguing
info, visit theoso.com.
his band have toured in more than five
fusion of classical and pop with a vibrant,
RiverPark Center: 101 Daviess St.,
years. The Music of Randy Travis will feature
contemporary sound. Tchaikovsky's
Owensboro, KY / 7pm
the original Randy Travis band with guest
graceful and popular Rococo Variations will
vocalist James Dupré performing all 16 #1
showcase Cellist Sterling Elliott's ability to
Randy Travis hits, plus a special appearance
play long, lyrical melodies cadenzas, trills
OCT 29: RHIANNON GIDDENS & FRANCESCO TURRISI
with Randy Travis, himself. For tickets and
and double stops. The evening concludes
At a chance musical meet-up in
more info, visit victorytheatre.com.
with Beethoven's dynamic Fourth
Ireland, folk and traditional music artist
Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN
Symphony. For tickets and more info, visit
Rhiannon Giddens and Italian pianist and
/ 7pm
evansvillephilharmonic.org.
percussionist Francesco Turrisi found that
2319 Stringtown Rd., Evansville, IN
the Owensboro Symphony while listening
Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN
Giddens' 19th century American minstrel
OCT 18: FIRST CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL
/ 7pm
banjo tunes and Turrisi's traditional Sicilian
Come out and enjoy this eclectic and
naturally together. For tickets and more
funky music festival with unique vendors
OCT 26: COLLECTORS CARNIVAL ANTIQUE & FLEA MARKET
and food options! Celebrate the heritage
Vendors will be bringing antiques,
Buskirk-Chumley Theater: 114 E. Kirkwood
and culture of music while munching on
collectibles, furniture, retro, vintage,
Ave., Bloomington, IN /8pm EST
tamburello (tambourine) rhythms fit very info, visit buskirkchumley.org.
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HONG KONG PEACHES HOOD ORNAMENTS ON A ROLLS ROYCE: 5-PIECE COVER BAND TRULY SHINES BY UPENDING POP EXPECTATIONS
Cory Folz and Paul Blake - two of the tri-state's most
Brian, for his part, has been all over the musical map and
accomplished musicians - are apparently involved in a
currently fronts an industrial-esque dance project called
competition to see who can join the most bands. Currently,
Automated State.
Folz is in the lead, but Blake isn't far behind - and each has added another to the list as bassist and guitarist,
Back in 2018, they were both looking "to do something
respectively, for Hong Kong
different, to play different
Peaches, a dynamic quintet
songs than what everyone
that also features the twin
plays
vocal power of Brian and
Castellanos duly reached out
Darci
well
to the in-demand Blake and a
as the pounding pulse of
couple other local musicians
drummer Justin Hope.
for the purpose of forming a
Castellano
as
in
the
area."
The
covers band with a twist. "We Just so there's no confusion,
chose songs that we really
the Castellanos aren't twins
had to learn - poppy stuff
but rather husband and wife,
along with alternative rock
having met some years back
stuff," Brian explains. "We
while portraying a married
tried songs by Post Malone,
couple in a rock opera. Life
Muse, older stuff, jazz, "Louie
imitating art and all that.
Louie," DNCE's "Cake By the
Over the years, they've played in a number of bands -
Ocean," Jonas Brothers." Most importantly, the HKP M.O.
Darci sang Motown hits for a decade in Two Tone Express
centered around flipping the script - examining the guts
and even collaborated acoustically with Blake in DC819;
of a track and then taking it somewhere else. "We wanted
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to make the songs our own and we're still in the process
(PCP), in fact. Words of wisdom effortlessly fall from his
of that," Brian says. "And that's the great thing about
lips during conversation, perhaps best exemplified by his
being in a band - everyone has such good ideas."
response to Blake's undeniable talent. "You don't hide the hood ornament on a Rolls Royce," he muses whilst
By early 2019, HKP had reshuffled the deck and coalesced
stroking his flowing beard, "you let that thing shine. You
into its current fearsome incarnation, with Folz and
put it right out front and polish it every chance you get."
Hope providing the rhythmic punch. The band has been
Truth, brother. Folz expounds, "I'm in the presence of four
firing on all cylinders ever since, making it to the finals
people that take rock & roll very seriously. I love to call
of the Hairball Auditions back in February (despite not
them rock stars because they treat the job like that. The
rehearsing) and getting big reactions from crowds at
performance is the most important thing going on in their
places like Bokeh Lounge - especially when they execute
lives at that moment."
unexpected
mash-ups.
For
instance,
after
hearing
"Confident" by Demi Lovato, Blake immediately thought
And as for the name...turns out Darci used to work at an
of a way to fuse it with Muse's "Uprising" and it's been
orchard as a teenager. As she tells it, a Hong Kong peach
a hit on stage. Interestingly, neither of these songs is in
is "a peach so green you'd have to throw it to Hong Kong
his musical wheelhouse. "I'm used to playing country and
and back before it gets ripe." Ok, maybe it makes for a
rock & roll," Blake says. "A lot of the material that we're
better band name than a story, but no matter. You need to
working with doesn't have a lot of guitar - it's more keys
catch HKP when they take the stage at Kevin's Backstage
driven. Early on, I was over-thinking how to transform
Bar & Grill on October 5. Songs on the set list may well
them, but Cory got involved and told me to just do my
include "Hungry Like the Wolf," "No Roots," "Howlin' For
thing. He's been a really big inspiration for the band and
You," "Slow Hands," "Kiss This," "Safari Song," "Roxanne"
how we all sound together."
and many more. Basically, it's going to be a free-for-all and loads of fun.
Folz is also a philosopher - a Posey County Philosopher
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MORGAN DONAHUE
& THE LEFT OF CENTER PLAYERS GRIND IT OUT: HIGHLY-RESPECTED SINGER/SONGWRITER HOSTING RECORD RELEASE PARTY AT BOKEH LOUNGE ON OCTOBER 18 Evansville's Morgan Donahue likes to surround himself with
heavily influenced by Eastern European folk stuff of which
ace musicians - the best of the best. Or more accurately,
Tom Waits dabbles in, of course," he says. But other tracks
the tri-state's best musicians simply want to be a part of his
like "Was It Enough" and "Jack the Pooch" are more rock and
musical world. While he occasionally performs solo with a
blues based, driven by organ and electric guitar. And then
6-string acoustic guitar,
there's "Down by the
full band shows - billed
River"
under Morgan Donahue
describes as "just me
& The Left of Center
singing with a bunch
Players - regularly feature
of handclaps - like a
a virtual who's who of
southern thing."
which
Donahue
area talent. Case in point, the singer's upcoming
Donahue
record release party at
perform all the tracks
Bokeh Lounge will see
from Grind at the record
the multi-instrumentalist
release
backed
as selections from the
by
Tommy
plans
party
as
to
well
Stillwell (guitar), Monte
album's
Skelton (sax & clarinet),
recorded
Erik Duke (percussion)
addition to some well-
and Bill Sievern (keys and
chosen covers, including
synth). Simply put, that's
songs by Tom Waits and
a dream configuration.
Leonard
yet-to-befollow-up
Cohen,
in
plus
some old jazz, rock and Which means that everyone's going to be in for a magical
blues standards. "We just want to keep the energy up and
night of music on October 18. Donahue recently wrapped
keep people entertained," he says. Considering the talent
production for Grind, a brand new all-original album that
that will be on stage, that shouldn't be a problem.
he'll release locally at the Bokeh show followed by an online release next month (11/15). Co-produced by Tommy Stillwell,
Grind will be available to purchase at the show along with
it was recorded between May and August and features the
various merch, including t-shirts, ladies tank-tops, koozies
likes of Skelton and tri-state jazz virtuoso Wade Baker on
and stickers, so don't miss this much-anticipated record
horns. "They weren't in the same room together, but we
release party at Bokeh Lounge!
created what sounds like a full horn section," Donahue says. "It sounds like they're playing off of each other." What much
Bokeh Lounge is located at 1007 Parrett St. in downtown
of Grind ends up sounding like as a whole is Tom Waits -
Evansville. For more info, visit bokehlounge.com.
Donahue's biggest musical inspiration. "There are two songs - "Ann Marie" and "Rose" - that I wrote when I was being
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LOUSY SUE TOO FUN FOR WORDS: INDY GARAGE ROCK TRIO RELEASES DEBUT EP ON BANDCAMP While News 4U primarily keeps tabs on music happening
that's the truth / I can't believe I wanted to be with a boy like
in Evansville and the surrounding area, we like to keep our
you"). When their voices occasionally converge for an emphatic
ears open for new sounds from up north, too. Indianapolis,
verse or chorus, the solidarity is wholly convincing.
in particular, is home to a number of great bands, including Lousy Sue, a super fun garage rock
With all but two tracks clocking in at
trio that bashes out supremely catchy
under two minutes, the EP goes by in
tunes with bare minimum fuss - a punk-
a flash but more importantly, wastes
inspired
not a single note. And it sounds like
simplicity
that's
captured
perfectly on their debut EP.
they're having an absolute blast thanks to the raw production that creates the
With no time for last names, Lousy Sue
feeling of a live performance, warts
features Jim (guitar), Jason (bass) and
and all. Make no mistake, this is how
Angie (drums). All share vocal duties
garage rock should be done in 2019
- a democratic approach that very
or any year, for that matter - no bells,
much works in the band's favor, giving
no whistles and no overdubs.
the EP a diversity often missing from the punk genre. And it's particularly
Catch Lousy Sue at the 18th Annual
effective
Punk Rock Night Awards Show on
considering
the
differing
vocal personalities on display: Jim comes across justifiably
October 5 in Indianapolis and keep an eye out for shows at the
exasperated on "Ferma Jean" and "Halfwit" with his punctuated
trio's favorite haunt, the Melody Inn.
"too dumb for words!" declaration; Jason delivers the vindictive "Katy Perrys" and Tom T. Hall's "Sneaky Snake" with just the
Visit lousysue.bandcamp.com to purchase the EP. For more info,
right amount of snark; Angie, meanwhile, brings the sass to EP
follow Lousy Sue on Facebook.
highlight "The Hole" and closer "Fudge" ("You are broken / And
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MORBID COLORS REGIONALLY-SHOT FEATURE FILM PUTS A TWIST ON THE CLASSIC VAMPIRE TALE It couldn't possibly premier at a better time. Morbid Colors,
society drama-thriller about love, madness and humankind's
written and directed by Matthew Packman and starring
everlasting quest for companionship). "Everything that I'd
Kara Gray and Lanae Hyneman, will debut at the Princeton
been doing up till then is in that movie," he explains. "I took it
Theatre & Community Center on November 2, right on the
to festivals, it got reviewed and distributed - it's the first thing
heels of Halloween. And though the regionally-shot film isn't
I ever did that you can find online."
your typical scare fest with buckets of blood - it's more
With a bit of success under his belt,
of a psychological slow-burn
Packman was faced with the age
- the themes of vampirism and
old question: how to follow it up?
mental deterioration make it
He opted for a sequel to Margo but
perfect for the creepy feel of
it misfired and never materialized.
the season.
Still, something good came out of the process as Packman was
Packman,
who
studied
introduced
to
Princeton's
Kara
cinematography at Southern
Gray, an extremely gifted theater
Illinois
in
actress who had auditioned for a
Carbondale, IL, got a jump
supporting role. And that's when
start on his filmmaking career,
he began to focus on another story
producing
idea swirling in his head about a
projects
University
low-budget throughout
high
couple of foster sisters bound by
school in the early 2000s
horrific pasts. "It was a story that
("there's a ton of movies in a
Matt really, really wanted to tell,"
vault that no one will ever see")
Gray explains, "and luckily, when he
- a passion inspired by the discovery of a Jason vs. Leatherface
decided it was time to tackle that story, he thought of me." By
fan film online based on the popular comic book. "I thought
all accounts, she was perfect for the part of Myca, the runaway
that was really cool and that if this guy could do it, I can do
sister who returns with "an insatiable thirst for blood." Turns
it," he says. But while he initially gravitated towards the horror
out, Gray once performed as Mina - the character that turns
genre, Packman really found his footing at Southern Illinois,
out to be a vampire -in a production of Dracula. Talk about
intent on saying something more with his art. Post-college,
solid casting.
he broadened his cinematic scope to include the likes of action and superhero movies but eventually, his interest in
Of course, there are two female stars that drive the plot of
darker storytelling resurfaced - albeit in a more character-
Morbid Colors. And once Gray was brought on board, she
driven sense - and by 2016, Packman had produced his first
had a suggestion for who could play Devin, the foster sister
official release: Margo (described as a female driven post-
hurled into her sibling's vampiric nightmare. Packman duly
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brought in Lanae Hyneman for a test read and the chemistry with Gray was immediate - not that surprising, perhaps, seeing as the two are best friends, though polar opposites in terms of temperament. While Gray is laidback, Hyneman's more of a strong-willed individual, unafraid to speak her mind. Interestingly, in Morbid Colors, their real life roles are reversed which creates a fascinating dymanic on screen - though the actual filming proved a challenge for the relatively inexperienced Hyneman. "I would be so hard on myself, but Matt would say, 'it's totally cool, you're fine' and Kara would help me slow my roll on set," she says. Production on Morbid Colors began in the spring of 2018 and after a long break to allow Gray to fulfill prior theater commitments, wrapped up this summer. Atypical of a lot of directors, Packman welcomed the input of Gray and Hyneman, even granting them co-executive producer titles. "I knew the film would be better if all three of us were doing everything equally in a collaborative way," he says. "I've been the auteur for 15 years, and I wanted to extend that to other people." With just a month to go before the big premier, the crew is busy making final tweaks with assistance from film aficionado Jakob Bilinski, one of the area's most respected color experts. Advanced trailers for the movie have created quite a buzz online with many of the biggest horror-based websites chiming in with praise, signaling that this could be one of the most exciting regional releases since the Volumes of Blood anthology. Do yourself a favor and check out the Morbid Colors Facebook page for a taste of what's to come.
For more info, follow Morbid Colors on Facebook.
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with Marisa Patwa NEWBURGH NATIVE AND DREAMWORKS ANIMATION TECHNICAL EFFECTS DIRECTOR KENT ESTEP BREAKS DOWN HIS ROLE WORKING ON HALLOWEEN-ESQUE ANIMATED FILM PARANORMAN Warrick County native Kent Estep has been behind some of the creepiest cartoon movies in the past few years. Currently the Senior FX Technical Director at DreamWorks Animation, he previously worked on the technical effects for ParaNorman, a 2012 Laika project which follows awkward young boy Norman Babcock (voiced by Kodi Smit-McPhee), who just so happens to be a medium. There is also a witch curse and zombie apocalypse in the mix, but Estep had less to do with the plot of ParaNorman and more so with making the technical effects fun, creative and just a little bit eerie. Estep enthusiastically accepted an offer to work for Laika in July 2011 because of his enjoyable experiences working on animated features Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (2009) and Arthur Christmas (2011), but mostly, due to his love for one of the company's previous films, Coraline (2009). “[Coraline] was amazing, fun, cool, exciting and unique - basically everything I want in a movie," Estep says. "From the effect of having the world rolling up and vanishing to one of my favorite sequences of all time with the jumping mice circus and all of the weird characters, including my favorite - the cat. ‘No. I'm not the other anything. I'm me!,’ the cat [said] when he first speaks to Coraline...in the other world.” While at Laika, Estep jumped right into ParaNorman, which was the first stop motion/puppet work film he had worked on at that point in his career. “With a stop motion movie, sets and puppets are all designed and built prior to us visual effects/computer people coming on to the project,” he says. “So, we get the task of matching our work to existing, real models.” Estep pioneered the Norman Vision special effect for ParaNorman, in which the 11-year-old can see into the past. A particularly hard shot to capture was the scene where Norman is magically transported through his vision from the school bathroom to a forest, and involves the bathroom “burning away.” “It took two months and was quite a challenge, as the whole bathroom had to be in 3D, because as Norman’s vision kicks in, the camera dollies backward to reveal the forest,” Estep says. “It was truly odd, but a fun shot to work on.” Estep stayed on at Laika to work on the animated fantasy comedy The Boxtrolls (2014), but is currently churning out movie after movie at DreamWorks Animation. His latest work can be seen in the kid-friendly Abominable (released 9/27) and Trolls World Tour, which arrives in theaters on April 17, 2020. When it comes to working on horror animation, Estep enjoys the diverse aesthetics and chance to play visually. “It’s interesting because there’s never one look for magic or other ethereal phenomena,” he says. “Every show wants to create its own unique look. So, there is excitement in being able to exercise some creativity and make something unlike anyone has ever seen.”
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with Gavin Gaddis Welcome to the Podcast Corner, your source for some of the best and most inventive podcasts around. Each month I'm offering up four bite-sized reviews, so read on and then listen in! Want more podcast recommendations? You can find long-form reviews, musings on happenings in the podcasting world, and links to podcasts I produce at my website: thepodreport.com or follow me on Twitter @ThePodReport.
EVERYTHING IS ALIVE (MONTHLY)
Ian Chillag has interviewed a lot of people in his career, but he wanted to mix things up, so he created Everything is Alive, an audio fiction that sneaks in actual facts via improvised conversations. Chillag interviews an actor playing an inanimate object - from a can of soda to an elevator. Everything is Alive brings emotions you never thought you’d feel for normally inanimate things. The first episode alone features, once you stop to think about it, an assisted suicide with Chillag drinking the interviewee can of store-brand cola. You learn something, you have a few laughs, and occasionally the show blindsides listeners with emotion. Good times are had by all. everythingisalive.com
INTERNATIONAL PODCAST MONTH (2019 SEASON COMPLETE)
This is somewhat cheating as I’m technically recommending dozens of podcasts at once. International Podcast Month is both a podcast feed and a movement. Every year the IPM team, funded only through volunteer work and crowdfunding, organizes dozens of podcasters from across the world to produce a smorgasbord of cool content to help promote podcasting as an industry. Audio drama, nonfiction, creator chats with experts, the IPM feed uploads twice daily every September. If you’ve ever wanted a podcast sampler platter, IPM is the feed for you. internationalpodcastmonth.com
WE’RE ALIVE: A STORY OF SURVIVAL (COMPLETED)
There’s a high likelihood you’ve heard of this podcast, and if you haven’t, welcome to one of the greats. We’re Alive: A Story of Survival is an epic zombie survival tale that will remind you why zombies became such a massive cultural touchstone in the late 00s/early 10s. Like all good zombie stories, We’re Alive focuses more on its characters and the rich storytelling possibilities opened up by such a horrifying apocalypse. With a new spinoff series (Goldrush) starting last month, now’s the perfect time to start from the beginning if you’ve never dipped your toes into one of the cornerstones of modern audio drama. werealive.com
SCENIC BYWAYS (BETWEEN SEASONS)
Scenic Byways is 10-part audio drama set in a fractured fantasy version of America. A salt-of-the-earth narrator known only as “the truck driver” tells tall tales of his travels across a seemingly post-apocalyptic and magical United States. Each episode takes place in or near a national park and folds some aspect of old-school Americana in for good measure. Be it the old song “Big Rock Candy Mountain” or lumber company logo-turned-folk hero Paul Bunyan himself. Each episode feels perfectly of the place it’s based on and will leave you wanting to know more about the truck driver and the world he travels.
scenicbywayspodcast.com
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OCTOBER COMMUNITY & FAMILY Get involved and have some fun with these great community activities around the Tri-State. OCT 3: 12TH ANNUAL
OCT 5: PATOKA RIVER
OCT 6: INTERNATIONAL FOOD
CONTEMPORARY BRIDE EXPO
NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
FESTIVAL
Attend the 12th annual Contemporary
APPRECIATION DAY
Members of the Islamic Society of
Bride Expo to find everything you need
“Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge
Evansville cook up specialties from all
to plan your big day, from the trendiest
- A Home for Endangered Species”
over the world to benefit the Tri-State
wedding vendors in the area. For more
is the theme for the annual Refuge
Food Bank. Visitors can enjoy foods like
info, visit contemporarybrideexpo.com.
Appreciation Day. There will be programs
shish-kebab, falafel, chicken biryani, and
DoubleTree By Hilton Evansville: 601
on the state-endangered swamp rabbit
babaganoush as well as an afternoon of
Walnut St., Evansville, IN
and
activities. For more info, visit isevv.org.
the
alligator
snapping
turtle.
Throughout the day visitors to the event
Islamic Center of Evansville: 4200
OCT 5: EVANSVILLE HALF
will be able to explore over 20 booths
Grimm Rd., Newburgh, IN
MARATHON
that showcase nature, the environment,
Celebrate the 16th year of the Evansville
and conservation. Children’s crafts will
OCT 7-12: WEST SIDE NUT CLUB
Half Marathon as community members
take place in the small shelter house and
FALL FESTIVAL
complete 13.1 miles of walking or
food will be available for purchase. The
This
running throughout the city. For more
event and parking are free and open to
Street
info, visit ymcaswin.org.
the public.
more than 126 food booths, amateur
Downtown Evansville, Riverside Dr. /
Wirth Park: Oakland City, IN / 9am-2pm
talent competitions, free entertainment,
7am
weeklong includes
and a parade.
festival carnival
on
Franklin
attractions,
For more info, visit
OCT 5: BOONVILLE SQUARE
nutclubfallfestival.com.
OCT 5: 18TH ANNUAL SMILE
FLAIR 2019
West Franklin St., Evansville, IN
MILE
Enjoy tasting barbeque at the BBQ
Join SMILE on Down Syndrome for its
Cook-Off and browsing through the
OCT 12-13: 39TH ANNUAL MT.
18th anniversary advocacy walk. The
unique craft booths as live music fills
ZION APPLE FEST
morning includes food, fitness, fun,
the air at the annual Square Flair. For
Bring the family and enjoy arts and crafts
and entertainment. For more info, visit
more info, visit Boonville Merchants on
from all over the tri-state plus delicious
smileondownsyndrome.com.
Facebook.
food. Don’t miss your chance to taste a
Vanderburgh Co. 4-H Fairgrounds:
Historic Downtown Square: 135 S.
piece of one of Indiana’s largest apple
201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Rd.,
Second St., Boonville, IN
pies. Great fun for kids of all ages. For
Evansville, IN / 9am
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AEP Honey Creek Farm: US Hwy 231 &
OCT 19: WANDERING OWL WINE
does not permit dog owners to share the
1249 E. County Rd. 500 N., Rockport, IN
& BEER TRAIL
beauty of Oak Hill Cemetery & Arboretum
There’s no better way to experience
with their pets. However, on this day
OCT 13: 6TH ANNUAL FIESTA
southwestern Indiana’s most beautiful
only, responsible pet owners are invited
EVANSVILLE
destination than by spending a late
to come and spend the entire day at the
in
afternoon at this outdoor fall event. Enjoy
cemetery with their four legged buddies.
the community with the annual Fiesta
food and beverages from local restaurants
The suggested donation is $5 per pet
Evansville festival, featuring a parade
under the fall foliage while experiencing
owner to benefit the Spirit Medical Fund.
of nations, musical performances, food,
live entertainment and meeting animal
Oak Hill Cemetery & Arboretum: 1400 E.
and more. For more info, follow Fiesta
residents of the nature center. For more
Virginia St., Evansville, IN / 3pm
Evansville on Facebook.
info, visit wesselmanwoods.com.
Wesselman Park: 551 N. Boeke Rd.,
Wesselman Woods: 551 N. Boeke Rd.,
OCT 26: 2ND ANNUAL
Evansville, IN / 11am-6pm
Evansville, IN
HALLOWEEN ON NORTH MAIN
Celebrate
international
cultures
Come out for this family-friendly afternoon
OCT 18-20: HISTORIC NEWBURGH
OCT 19: HALLOWEEN
of fun to celebrate Halloween in style.
GHOST WALKS
HULLABALOO
There will be games, prizes, costume
of
Test your bravery along Angel Mound’s
contests, entertainment, and of course,
Newburgh's history and river lore through
haunted trails and escape the mummy’s
Trick or Treats. For more info, follow 2nd
three different tours, including the return
curse in The Tomb. For those less brave,
Annual Halloween on North Main on
of the popular hayride. For more info, visit
spend time working on games and crafts,
Facebook.
historicnewburgh.org.
get lost in The Tomb, and take a tour of the
North Main St., Evansville, IN / 2-4pm
Historic Newburgh, IN
property on a haunted hayride. For more
Discover
the
spookier
legends
info, follow Angel Mounds on Facebook.
OCT 26: GHOSTLY STROLL &
OCT 19: 7TH ANNUAL TRUCKS &
Angel Mounds: 8215 Pollack Ave.,
HARVEST FESTIVAL
HEROES
Evansville, IN / 6pm
Celebrate an autumn festival, live music,
Join SMILE on Down Syndrome for their
kids' games, and fall farmers market. Come
seventh annual Trucks & Heroes meet and
OCT 26: CROP HUNGER WALK
in costume and take part in the parade.
greet. View some of the area’s finest service
The CROP Hunger Walk raises awareness
For more info, visit historicnewburgh.org.
and business vehicles and meet the men
and money to alleviate hunger in our
Newburgh Town Hall parking lot: 23 W.
and women who make our area great. For
community
Jennings St., Newburgh, IN / 3pm
more info, visit smileondownsyndrome.
the Tri-State Food Bank, the Evansville
com.
Emergency Food Pantry Consortium, and
OCT 27: PUMPKIN FEST
Deaconess Gateway: 4011 Gateway Blvd.,
Church World Service via a 2-mile walk
Join First Presbyterian Church for free
Newburgh, IN / 9am
through the neighborhood surrounding
food, bounce houses, trunk-or-treating,
and
beyond,
supporting
Christ the King Catholic Church.
games, and more. For more info, visit
OCT 19: CARDEN CIRCUS
Christ the King Catholic Church: 3010 E.
firstpresevansville.com.
Revisit the magical memories of your
Chandler Ave., Evansville, IN / 9am
First Presbyterian Church: 609 SE Second St., Evansville, IN / 2pm
childhood, while creating new ones with your own kids that will last a lifetime. For
OCT 26: OAK HILL CEMETERY
more info, visit spectacularcircus.com.
HOWL O'WEEN
Owensboro Convention Center: 501 W.
For 364 days of the year the cemetery
2nd St., Owensboro, KY
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OCTOBER IS ADOPT A DOG MONTH!
SUCCESS STORIES & FUTURE VANDERBURGH HUMANE SOCIETY
Each month we’ll be checking in with the VHS for the latest good news and to help find furever homes for some of their more unique/older residents.
BEETHOVEN: Beethoven is a male black Lab mix! He is 7 months old and very much
still a puppy. He’s eager to learn, though - he really, really tries to sit when he’s supposed to! He has gotten along well with a whole lot of other dogs at Cardio for Canines and several outreach events. His brother Mozart has already been adopted. Beethoven’s adoption fee is $110 and includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines,
ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT COCOA
Cara McTaggart grew up with lots of animals while living in the country, prone to bringing home stray cats that she would beg her parents to let her keep. Now a mom to two young boys, she has continued to be very pet-friendly, so it was especially difficult to deal with the passing of the family's beloved Boston Terrier - a grieving process that lasted a full year. But eventually McTaggart and her husband decided it was time to rescue another dog and they found the perfect candidate at the VHS where the couple had previously adopted two cats. "We all loved Cocoa right away," McTaggart recalls. "Her prior family had brought her back, but we can't figure out why because she's the most laidback dog there is. It might be because she's very hairy, but it's just a little extra vacuuming - that's nothing to us, because she brings us all so much joy." Cocoa's transition to her new home last July was a little tricky due to her fear of fireworks and storms, but McTaggart wrapped the senior gal up in blankets to calm her down. Now Cocoa's doing great; she even keeps watch over the neighborhood during the day and herds the boys to bed at night. And the cats have grown to tolerate her, too. Another successful adoption!
and more!
MILEY: Miley is a 3-year-old female
calico cat. She’s been waiting on a home since March, and the reason is because she’s quite shy. In a loud, busy room full of visitors, you will find Miley hiding in the comfort of a cubby hole. But oneon-one, once you have her snuggled on your lap in a quiet setting, she’s your best friend! Miley’s adoption fee is $40 and she is already spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated - move-in ready.
LOLA: This is Lola Bunny! She’s
a 1-year-old female American bunny with beautiful salt & pepper coloring. She will likely be a bun that bonds strongly to one person while she gets more used to snuggling. Her adoption fee is $50 and includes her spay & microchip. VHS has recently been overtaken with rabbit surrenders and assisted with
a
rabbit
overbreeding
situation in one home. Come adopt one. Or two. Please!
400 Millner Industrial Drive | 2 blocks west of Garvin Park in Evansville 812-426-2563 | Adoption Hours: Tues-Sat 12-6pm | www.vhslifesaver.org
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NEWS4U OCTOBER 2019 | OPINION
THE WRITE STUFF with Jonathan Gluff
A Royal Disaster (or “From Fair to Middleton”) I’d be lying if I said I’d never been accused of elitism. (To be fair, though, simply liking things that are off the beaten path does not make one “elitist,” but an attitude of thinking oneself better solely because of it definitely does.) As a result, I’ve worked hard to suppress my knee-jerk disdain towards trends or tastes I simply don’t like or understand. However, one obsession that I do understand but still absolutely despise is the fascination many Americans have with the British royal family; after all, we fought two wars explicitly so we wouldn’t have to care about them. (I may have that wrong…) But first, I’ll further flesh out my hatred of the House of Windsor by comparing it to another useless pop culture golem: Reality television. It’s no secret I despise the scripted fakeness of reality TV, but I try not to bash it as much these days. However, forgiving the fad for catapulting Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian, and so many other vapid “famous for being famous” celebrities further into notoriety is a bridge too far for me. Nonetheless, I contend that Paris, Kim, Farrah from Teen Mom, the Jersey Shore crew, and that guy from The Real World who wrestles have contributed more to society than the royal family.
I’m saying intentionally-leaked sextapes are more of a contribution than winning the birth lottery; that being a professional guido is more respectable than wearing garish hats (albeit only slightly); and that maintaining kayfabe is a higher honor than worrying about a prince marrying a commoner. And I dare say that holding Pippa Middleton - a woman best-known for the white dress she wore while carrying her sister’s wedding dress train - in high regard is in line with the thinking of a time period when women’s only career choices were basically homemaker, secretary, or stewardess. It’s a hodgepodge of idol worship, fetishization of outdated monarchical traditions, and perhaps worst of all, measuring a woman’s value by her attractiveness. And it’s that last facet the “woke” kids would call “problematic.” Don’t get me wrong - I love a lot of UK culture (the original Office, Peaky Blinders, anything Matt Berry has ever done, myriad British bands, etc.), so I can somewhat sympathize with Anglophiles. But as for the shallow, sexist undertones of the royal family fandom? Let me sum it up with my best Cockney impression: “Issa bad look, innit?”
TRI-STATE
POLITICS with Bryan Fox
PARKE VS. HARDCASTLE If you want to see a political battle play out (in the next election cycle or two) in the area that doesn't involve any one candidate, look no further than the Vanderburgh
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County Chairman in each of the respected political parties. In one corner you've got the well-funded, well-organized (albeit, suffers from foot-in-mouth syndrome) GOP chair Wayne Parke. On the other side, representing the Democrats, you've got the Bernie Sanders-esque, progressive, political newcomer in Edie Hardcastle. Let's give Hardcastle awhile to prove her ability to win elections. This might not be a good election to judge her considering the Dems failed to put up a candidate for mayor. This all occurred well before Hardcastle took over the reins so she is not to blame. It's a far cry from
NEWS4U OCTOBER 2019 | OPINION
MAYBE I'M JUST GETTING OLD... with Johnny Fletcher
WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW... PT. 2 Voracious readers of this column will certainly recall my recent assertion that our troubled world is in dire need of more parachute pants - that its continued existence relies on a return to a more diplomatic approach to disagreements as demonstrated in the 1984 cult classic film Breakin'. Beefs between rivals were settled via danceoffs with each competitor decked out in tight-fitting, zipper-adorned nylon trousers that just screamed "fashion." And as I noted previously, my time as a member of the Funkateers - a much-feared Plaza Park Elementary breakdancing crew - showed me the way towards peaceful resolution. What I didn't have room to tell you is that the world also needs more pimply-faced, orthodontically-challenged rappers of the driver's license age. And I know this because post-Plaza Park, I enrolled at Memorial High School and by sophomore year had hooked up with the Snackin' Crew, a collective of Beastie Boys-obsessed students who documented the trials of teenagehood through lyrics penned mostly during Government and Theology classes - and spewed from mouths full of brackets, braces and retainers during lunch in the cafeteria. For instance, at the time, I was fighting for a promotion to number one
2007 when then-mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel, a Democrat, was able to win with 85% of the vote. An electorate mood can shift like the wind. You see that year after year. For Hardcastle, her primary job is trying to make her party relevant countywide. No more elections without a candidate for mayor. For Parke, his main focus will be to keep those in power who are already there and make inroads elsewhere; dare I say the Missy Mosby held 2nd Ward council seat? Hardcastle already has a good start as a lot of
doubles on the tennis team. But rather than hatch a 2019-esque plot to violently take out my competition, I instead feverishly scribbled down a rap about my racket, the Wilson Composite Pro, and set about striking terror in the hearts of my fellow players as they innocently munched on their PB&Js: "Well, I've played in rain and I've played in snow / But nothing can stop my Composite Pro / It's got a frame of iron and strings of steel / Take one good look and you know it's for real / Now just ask anyone who's played me before / They're too embarrassed to mention the score / They just stare at the ground, shaking their head / And wonder why they don't have my racket instead / My Composite Pro!" Spoiler alert, I got the promotion and my Snackin' Crew credentials were swiftly upgraded. Yes, Delta Snack (my rap handle) was surely going places and shed no blood in the process. So let this be a lesson to all the kids out there: put down the guns and pick up a pen. But first, put your parachute pants on - which feature no end of pockets for said pen - and start popping and locking your way to a peaceful existence...
Vanderburgh County is already Democrat. She's just going to have to get them to the polls somehow, someway. The 4th Ward alone could be enough to overturn any city/countywide election. In 2011, Mayor Winnecke's first time running, the Dems turned on Rick Davis after he defeated Troy Tornatta in a heated primary. Despite having his own party basically disown him, Davis got 46% of the vote as traditionally Democratic voters showed up to the polls and almost pushed him over the finish line. So, the possibility of another Democratic takeover is there for sure.
Parke needs to be aware of this by not playing like he's ahead à la Hillary Clinton in 2016. Keeping up a good ground game, out-raising the Dems (as happens every year), and recruiting electable candidates could be just what the doctor ordered for Parke and the GOP. With this likely being Winnecke's last time running, the GOP needs to stay focused and remember the possible open seat in 2023. The jury is still out on if Hardcastle can compete with the GOP machine that is Parke. Perhaps we'll see her capabilities in 2020.
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NEWS4U OCTOBER 2019 | MOVIE PREVIEWS
OCTOBER MOVIE PREVIEWS JOKER (R)
RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 4TH STARRING: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz
Joker centers around the iconic arch-nemesis and is an original, standalone story not seen before on the big screen. The exploration of Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix), a man disregarded by society, is not only a gritty character study, but also a broader cautionary tale.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY (PG)
RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 11TH STARRING: Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Allison Janney
Get ready to snap your fingers! The first family of Halloween, the Addams Family, is back on the big screen in the first animated comedy about the kookiest family on the block. Funny, outlandish, and completely iconic, the Addams Family redefines what it means to be a good neighbor.
GEMINI MAN (PG-13)
RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 11TH STARRING: Will Smith, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Clive Owen
Gemini Man is an innovative action-thriller starring Will Smith as Henry Brogan, an elite assassin, who is suddenly targeted and pursued by a mysterious young operative that seemingly can predict his every move.
MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL (NR)
RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 18TH STARRING: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Ed Skrein
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is a fantasy adventure that picks up several years after Maleficent, in which audiences learned of the events that hardened the heart of Disney's most notorious villain and drove her to curse a baby Princess Aurora.
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ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP (NR)
RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 18TH STARRING: Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg
In this anticipated sequel, the four slayers must face off against the many new kinds of zombies that have evolved since the first movie, as well as some new human survivors. But most of all, they have to face the growing pains of their own snarky, makeshift family.
NEWS4U OCTOBER 2019 | FILM & TV REVIEWS
THE SPY NETFLIX
Netflix has a new six-part limited miniseries called The Spy, a true life spy story, starring Sacha Baron Cohen. Best known for his comedic turns in films like Borat, he takes on a far more serious and dramatic role here as Eli Cohen, an Israeli intelligence agent who spent years as a deep undercover spy in the 1960s in Syria. As tensions heightened between Israel and Syria, the National Intelligence Agency (called Mossad) decided they needed to train someone quickly in order to collect secret and confidential information in Syria. With merely two weeks of espionage training, Eli Cohen transforms into his new identity under the name of Kamel Amin Thaabet, a Syrian businessman. The series, written and directed by Gideon Raff, creator of Showtime’s Homeland, is good; the scope of Sacha Baron Cohen’s work in The Spy is luminous. Even a dodgy accent by one of the actors playing an Israeli agent can't derail things. Naturally, Cohen’s accent is spot-on. - Sarah Ruch
GLOW NETFLIX
For a brief moment, close your eyes and picture yourself in 1984. What do you see? Dallas on the TV set? Popped Izod collars? Members Only jackets? Pink aerobic leotards with turquoise leg warmers? Move over Family Ties because Netflix’s GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies Of Wrestling) is taking over the 1980s. This Netflix series takes on the female wrestling entertainment industry similar to the likes of Hulk Hogan and Jake “The Snake” Roberts. A casting call for “unconventional women” hungry for an acting job brings forth a motley crew of diverse women. They all show up at a random Los Angeles gym to audition. GLOW stars Alison Brie (Ruth) and Betty Gilpen (Debbie) as two of the dynamic wrestlers, and Marc Maron as Sam Sylvia, the crass and sardonic director of the wrestling show. The writing is intelligent and will bring you to overwhelming belly laughs. - Sarah Ruch
THE HATEFUL EIGHT DVD/BLU-RAY
Writer/director Quentin Tarantino’s eighth film carries the similar themes of his work: gritty characters, guts, and blood spatter. The movie takes place in the winter of Wyoming. It’s years after the Civil War, and tensions still run high between the Yankees and Confederates. A stagecoach is on its way to Red Rock carrying John Ruth (Kurt Russel), a bounty hunter and his prisoner, Daisy Domergue (Jennifer Jason Leigh). They pick up two hijackers on the way: Major Marcus Warren (Samuel L. Jackson), another bounty hunter, and Chris Mannox, a former Confederate also travelling to Red Rock. In order to wait out the oncoming blizzard, the stagecoach stops at Minnie’s Haberdashery where travelers can take shelter. Upon arrival, the four meet up with the other characters. The setting of the movie carries the common motif of a group of people trapped in one space eventually evolving into classic Darwinism: survival of the fittest. The conclusion of the film is an unexpected twist that is expected from Tarantino. - Sarah Ruch
NEWS4U OCTOBER 2019 | MUSIC REVIEWS
EZRA FURMAN Twelve Nudes Bella Union Twelve Nudes is a wonderful example of an album that shows its musical roots without leaning on them so much it becomes derivative. “I Wanna Be Your Girlfiend” begs to join the pantheon of slow, twangy rock songs found in bar jukeboxes across the country. It begs to be played with slightly too much reverb in a poorly lit room. “Blown” lives up to its name, mixed to sound like absolute garbage in the best of ways. Furman’s raw emotion acts as the binding agent that allows Twelve Nudes to jump subgenres seamlessly. She doesn’t have time to stick in one place too long while she has “too many demons to fight off.” From the killer cover art to the final track, this album demands your full attention. Gavin Gaddis
VARIOUS ARTISTS Rocketman (Music from the Motion Picture) Interscope The problem with Rocketman is endemic with all jukebox musicals: the guy they cast to play the legendary singer is also the best singer in the movie. “I Want Love” is one of Elton John’s best compositions, yet when divided amongst four actors talk-singing it feels like a bad beat poem. When Taron Egerton’s on the mic things are peachy keen; when any of the other actors are given a front row seat… I advise skipping the cover of "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road." That said, there are some covers that rival Elton John’s original songs and add fun new dimensions (“Honky Cat” is a five-star cover by itself). The new duet for John and Egerton is worth the price of admission alone, though. - Gavin Gaddis
THE FUTUREHEADS Powers Nul Records Thanks to the miracle that is the internet I can find pop punk-y albums that actually dare to do punk things that the more commercially-viable bands wouldn’t dare touch with a 30-foot pole. Yeah, Good Charlotte and the like owe their careers to The Sex Pistols et al. but modern pop-punk usually skews more Disney. God forbid a singer intentionally blow out a mic with distortion on a chorus. The Futureheads’ Powers fits the bill nicely with imperfect takes, creative mixing and distortion - all delicious glimmers of creativity amongst a Spotify streaming dashboard flooded with spitshined corporate polish. “Listen, Little Man!” is a wonderful, plodding song that wouldn’t play anywhere other than a college station, and even then only when the faculty advisor isn’t paying attention. - Gavin Gaddis
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THE REGRETTES How Do You Love? Warner Records The newest album by The Regrettes is here and it’s not taking prisoners. I was sold from the very first creative decision: starting How Do You Love? with a poem titled “Are you in love?” From there on it’s a whirlwind of powerful lyrics and 90s-tastic electric guitar. The best compliment I can summon to give this album is that it sounds exactly like a song that would’ve played over the final shot of a really good episode of Gilmore Girls. Lorelai has reconciled a multi-episode arc of being on the outs with her daughter, something mildly nice happened in the town, and the song “I Dare You” fades up as the camera rolls back and up on a slow crane shot. - Gavin Gaddis
NEWS4U OCTOBER 2019 | MUSIC REVIEWS
CATAFALQUE Catafalque Self-Released You will either get Catafalque or you won’t - I don’t think there's a middle ground with this act. Catafalque is an extreme metal duo that essentially plays harsh noise across seven songs on their debut album that clocks in at almost 70 minutes. One song is over 20 minutes long. Caution: do not check out Catafalque unless certain frequencies have been eroded from your sense of hearing. This album is sick and deafening, and I think it’s really cool. If you like drone, ambient, or anything harsh and heavy, then you've found a new favorite band. I find this album sounds best when you need to drown out obnoxious coworkers and focus on your work. When the pains of existence are worse than the pains of tinnitus, Catafalque is here for you. Check them out on Bandcamp or Spotify. - Russ Finn
PEAER A Healthy Earth Tiny Engines
Blues with Bragin
A few months ago, I reviewed the re-release of Peaer’s debut album, The Eyes Sink into the Skull. If you’ve kept up with them since, you’ll know that it was essentially a promo to build up steam for A Healthy Earth, the band's third full-length. Across these two albums and their 2016 self-titled sophomore release, Peaer showcase a brand of emo-adjacent indie math rock that can sound technical and dreamy, carefree and calculated. A Healthy Earth sets itself apart by being their finest and most diverse album. Peaer expand their sound and dip into pop and folk territories with their most focused songwriting yet. A Healthy Earth is a colorful entry into Peaer’s catalogue and one of the year’s coolest indie rock albums. - Russ Finn
GRANDMA’S BOYS Oakley Self-Released Grandma’s Boys are a four-piece band from Louisville, Kentucky who employ punk guitar riffs, anthemic pop hooks, raprock bridges, and prog transitions over the course of five songs on their debut EP Oakley. Though the band ties themselves to no particular genre, they sound a lot like the fun ska bands of the 90s (no horns though, think more Sublime than Mighty Mighty Bosstones). I had the pleasure of seeing the Boys decked out in full Grandma gear at a house show and it was a blast. Please listen to their song “Craft Mac,” which may or may not be a euphemism for drugs. If not, the song is literally about buying illegal macaroni & cheese from the cops. Need I say more? - Russ Finn
CASH BOX KINGS Hail to the Kings! Alligator Records Chicago blues royalty, the Cash Box Kings kick off their latest collection with “It Ain’t No Fun” a song about a man whose woman is cheating on him. Billy Flynn’s guitar seems to straddle the line between classic blues and surf music. “The Wine Talkin’” features a duet with Oscar Wilson and Shemika Copeland singing about how the fruit of the vine causes more trouble than other beverages. “Smoked Jowl Blues” begins with a great harmonica riff from Joe Nosek and Wilson sings about his woman’s prowess in the kitchen. Nosek’s excellent harmonica complements his lead vocals on “Back Off,” a tune about a man who wants distance. “Poison in My Whiskey” deals with a man who thinks his woman is trying to kill him. Nosek and Wilson duet on “Joe, You Ain’t From Chicago” about how Nosek’s upbringing disqualifies him from claiming status as a Windy City native. “Hunchin’ On My Baby” sees Nosek return to lead vocals as he sings about another man trying to steal his woman. - Paul Bragin
A Case of the blues is on Saturday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on 91.5-FM WUEV, online at wuev.org and on the TuneIn radio app.
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NEWS4U OCTOBER 2019 | BEER REVIEWS
OCTOBER 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. YAZOO PILSNER
JONATHAN GLUFF - 4
This is one of those beers that will convert even the staunchest anti-craft beer drinker. I strongly encourage any fan of the big-name breweries to give a sixer of these a chance; there’s no hoppiness to be found, just malty goodness. Slight undertones of cereal and corn make this as Midwestern as a brew can be, while the fuller flavor and much cleaner, crisper finish remind the macrobrews what a pilsner should taste like. It’s quality you can taste.
PAUL BRAGIN - 4.25
A thick white head rests on this beer when poured in a pilsner glass. The first smell hits the nose with hops, but balances out with malt notes. The balance continues during the initial tasting as well as a nice burst of carbonation. This is a great beer for everyday drinking. Pair it with a variety of dishes like salads, chicken, fried catfish, bratwurst, or a milder cheese like a white Cheddar from Vermont.
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 3.5
It pours a nice straw yellow with a bubbly white head. The smell is of bread with a malt character. The taste is the same, a light malt with a little bit of hop taste. It's a light body with a nice amount of carbonation to it. Overall, it's a nice beer but nothing overwhelming - just a little better than average.
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METAZOA PUPPY SLUMBER PARTY
JONATHAN GLUFF - 4
Indy’s Metazoa Brewing certainly isn’t afraid to take chances with their beers. Enter their Puppy Slumber Party, a self-described, uh, “peanut butter milk stout.” Yeah… Honestly, though, it’s not terrible. It’s like dunking a Reese’s cup in chocolate milk, then washing it down with Guinness (draught, not those bottled or canned abominations). Trust me, it’s better than it sounds. This is easily the most unique beer I’ve ever tried, and it’s definitely worth trying if you’re an adventurous drinker.
PAUL BRAGIN - 3.75
A thick tan head crowns this black stout when poured in an English pub glass and never totally disappears. The scents of roasted malt and some peanut butter fill the nose. The roasted malt flavors dominate the first sip, with enough peanut butter coming through to give a pleasant taste without overpowering the beer. This is a great dessert beer. Pair it with your favorite dessert with peanut butter and chocolate or Reese’s peanut butter cups.
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 5
This is just about my favorite beer. It's a dark beer with a sweet stout flavor and 6.4% ABV. You can taste the peanut butter flavor but it's not overwhelming. It also has a nice chocolate flavor. This is in no way a session beer but I could drink a few of these. I also like the pint can, and the name made me snicker.
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BRECKENRIDGE OKTOBERFEST
JONATHAN GLUFF - 4.5
I like to make fun of the annual “pumpkin spice EVERYTHING” trend of the last few years as much as any other, but I have to confess that I’m guilty of loving the beer equivalent: Oktoberfest. Granted, a traditional Märzen like this doesn’t have much in the way of pumpkin flavor; instead, we’re greeted with notes of malt, toasted sweet bread, and just a hint of hops to balance the sweetness. Smooth and refreshing, it’s a perfect fall beer.
PAUL BRAGIN - 4.5
A thin white head evaporates quickly when pouring the beer in a traditional beer mug. The nose boasts a healthy amount of sweet malt scents. The malt stays during the tasting, but receives some balancing from hops also. People who like German style beers need to try this during the crisp autumn months. Pair it with cheeses like Gruyère, Fontina or Comté, German dishes like roasted pork, bratwurst with sauerkraut, or soft pretzels.
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4
This beer pours bright light copper in color. The aroma is faint with very little toasted grain. The taste is clean with slight toasted bread notes and a hint of earthy hops. A pretty solid beer that will treat you right during the month of October when you're in the mood for something with substance.
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URBAN ARTIFACT THE GADGET
JONATHAN GLUFF - 2.5
This may be billed as a “Midwest Fruit Tart Ale,” but there’s no discernible ale flavor to be found. In fact, the operative word in that description is “tart,” because this thing is downright sour.
There are two things I’ll give this drink credit for: The raspberries and blackberries certainly are prominent, and it’s got an 8.3% ABV. So if sour fruit concoctions are your thing, this drink is for you; all others may want to look elsewhere.
carbonation make it an interesting choice for autumn. Drink it with fruity breakfast dishes or add it as an ingredient in desserts like blackberry cobbler.
PAUL BRAGIN - 2.75
This is a purple beverage that I can’t really call a beer. I gave it a three because it's exactly what the label specifies: raspberry and blackberry fruit tart. More than anything, this drink reminds me of when I was a kid eating sour candy. The taste is as advertised, but I couldn’t finish it.
A thick pink head tops this dark red beer when poured in a glass. The scent contains strong notes of raspberries and blackberries. The sour flavors of the fruits used during brewing spread on the tongue with the first sip and remain in the long finish. The high alcohol content and low
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 3
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