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AuGuST ‘09
taBle oF Contents Owensboro Edition
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23 owensboro account Executive Russella Jones
Managing Editor Dylan Gibbs
Evansville account Executives Lori Martin
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Promotions Casey McCoy
4 international Mystery Writers Festival The butler may have done it by Melissa Kaiser
20 Thunder on the ohio Boats, beer, barbeque, blazin’ music by Dylan Gibbs
6 Multicultural Fest Travel the globe without leaving the county by Melissa Kaiser
23 charlie Daniels It’s a concert, and it’s for a good cause by Lanea Ritterling
8 it’s Back to School Save money – skip school altogether by Julie Mehringer
24 Three Dog Night Ever known a bullfrog not named Jeremiah? by Lanea Ritterling
13 Food Network Hotshot Guy Fieri cooks! by Tom Fischer
25 Big Ed’s! A place for friends by Nick Durcholz
14 Summer Music Fest iii Gas the tank, fill the cooler, go! by Nick Durcholz
26 Elliott Sublett Kickin’ country from a fresh face by Nick Durcholz
GUIDES
REVIEWS
10 Restaurants
12 What’s Cookin’!
15 Clubs & Pubs
28 Music
16 Local Nightlife
30 Cinema: In Theatres
22 Road Trip to Evansville
31 Cinema: New Releases
27 Arts & Etc.
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Staff Writers Nick Durcholz Melissa Kaiser contributors Chad Benefield, Father Time, Tom Fischer, Julie Mehringer, MomKat, Lanea Ritterling, Ashley Sollars, Todd Zachritz
On the cover this month... International Mystery Writer’s Festival
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International Mystery Writers Festival:
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or the third straight year, the highly anticipated International Mystery Writers’ Festival descends upon Owensboro in a cloud of… mystery and suspense! This year will no doubt melissa kaiser pack a surprising punch when Contributor four brand new Agatha Christie plays are premiered in the United States. Perhaps the most anticipated portion of the Festival occurs during the always exciting Angie Awards ceremony, where Sue Grafton will be awarded the coveted 2009 First Lady of Suspense award. Held at the RiverPark Center August 12th – 16th, you will have ample opportunity to experience the workshops, book signings, and fabulous performances that characterize this one of a kind Festival. Kicking off the festival on Wednesday, August 12 at 5 p.m., the Grand Opening Ceremony will preview what’s in store for you this year. Wasting no time, the first of three performances of the Live Radio Theatre’s presentation of Agatha Christie’s cleverly suspenseful drama, Butter in a Lordly Dish begins at 7 p.m., with the psychological thriller, Three Blind Mice showing immediately afterward. Thursday pres-
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ents the first of three performances of the Live Radio Theatre’s presentation of Christie’s deceptively thrilling Personal Call at 4 p.m., followed immediately by the suspenseful and unusual The Yellow Iris. These four plays are among the best of the legendary English writer’s work, and you do not want to miss their debut; catch Butter in a Lordly Dish and Three Blind Mice on Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m. Personal Call and The Yellow Iris will show at 2 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday. On Saturday at 7 p.m., a truly unique and exciting opportunity awaits fans of the unknown and ultimately resolved themes in great mystery writing. All four Christie plays will be preformed and recorded live and broadcasted on the new and original mystery radio series, New Mysteries Galore on National Public Radio affiliate, 88.3 FM WNIN of Evansville, IN! Hosted by Angela Lansbury, WNIN will broadcast several
recordings of “newly discovered thrillers and detective dramas” every Saturday evening beginning at 7 p.m. You will also have the opportunity to take part in several workshops and Master classes on a variety of topics. Workshop topics will include “Creating Characters from Those You Know”; “Definition, Types, and Motives of Serial Killer Characters”; and “Secrets of Breaking into the Publishing Business.” These Workshops will be lead by several extremely talented and well-known authors, including Nelda Coppas, Richard Reed, Lee Goldberg, Dorthy Taillon, Jay Zimmer, Brandt Dodson, Laura Benedict, Will Lavender, and Sue Crafton. You will no doubt gain useful and enlightening knowledge into the world of writing through these wonderful workshops. These fabulous authors will also hold several book signings throughout the festival. On Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday nights, you can enjoy an interesting feature of the festival - the Writers Reel event. Held at the BB&T Plaza, celebrity authors will discuss film or TV shows that were created from their material as you watch them on the big screen.
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A dash of Christie, a pinch of Wodehouse, and contemporary mysterians too…
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All of these fantastic events culminate into the final production and highlight of the festival – The “Angie” Awards ceremony & dinner! During the ceremony, several “Angies” will be awarded to the best works, best actors, best supporting actors, and Best vocal performance, to name a few. Snatching top honors this year is Kentucky native and acclaimed author, Sue Grafton, who will receive the prestigious “First Lady of Mystery” award. “Selecting Grafton was an easy choice,” says RiverPark Center President and CEO, Zev Buffman. “Sue Grafton represents everything we had in mind when this award was created. She’s dedicated to her craft, her devotion to her fans and her enthusiasm for the mystery genre makes her the perfect selection.” Previous recipients include the ceremony’s namesake, the legendary, Angela Lansbury, and best selling author, Mary Higgins Clark. There will be a dinner celebration in honor of Grafton, best known for her “Alphabet series,” on Saturday at 5 p.m. Some of you may notice that the Festival has been scaled back a bit from previous years. The IMWF hit a bit of a speed bump due to funding issues, but do not fear – this year will still uphold all the excitement and fabulous performances as in the past! “We decided to only focus on the ‘Live Radio Theatre” in this years festival,” says RPC Director of Sales and Marketing, Travis Estes. “Obtaining the exclusive rights from the Dame Agatha Christie estate was a huge honor. We wanted to make sure to do those works to the best of our abilities, and since it was the first time any of them have been produced in the US it was important to keep a complete focus on those works. We will be going back to the formal format of producing fully stages plays in 2010.” All in all, the 2009 International Mystery Writers’ Festival promises to deliver on all accounts! Do not miss one of this years most prestigious and exciting festivals! For information on tickets prices and packages, and specific times and locations, visit www.newmysteries.org.
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A Brief Look into
Owensboro’s Colorful World
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n August 15, a truly unique Festival experience awaits you at the Annual Multi-Cultural Festival. Held on the front lawn of First Presbyterian Church on Griffith Avenue, this interesting festival strives to “celebrate diversity, reach beyond ourselves… and foster understanding and respect for our similarities and differences so that we may build melissa kaiser a stronger community.” Each year, “thousands of visiContributor tors come to enjoy a day of cultural activities at different booths, watch a variety of shows and enjoy ethnic foods of different origins.” One of the most interesting things about this festival is that all of the people involved and cultures represented are from this area – your co-workers and neighbors. So, take this opportunity to experience one of a kind entertainment and learn something new about the culture of those around you. At this year’s Multi Cultural Festival, you will find entertainment at every booth and on both stages! Some of the countries that will be represented this year include China, Japan, Scotland, and several others. In the past, cultures such as Nigeria, Ireland, Philippines, the Middle East, Czech Republic, Native American, England, and Haiti participated. You will be able to experience their cultures by participating in various hands on activities, such as origami, Chinese character writing, and viewing various artifacts. There will also be an exciting Scavenger hunt and an educational Multi-Cultural Quiz where you will need to collect certain items and answer various questions from each of the booths.
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Several local organizations will be on hand to entertain and inform as well, including Daviess County Public Library, Owensboro Christian Church Puppetry, Central Latino Center, and Brescia University, just to name a few. Two stages will be set up, which will showcase various ethnic art forms, such as Asian Indian Dance, Middle East Lotus Dancers, Chinese Dragon Dance, and Scottish bagpipers and drummers. Vocal and instrumental music, storytelling, and traditional costume displays will expand your knowledge, while karate and martial arts demonstrations and ethnic fashion shows will add to your experience. For the first time, the Festival will be including cultural aspects from Thailand. Perhaps the best part of the festival is the food! In the food court area, you will be able to sample delicious ethnic foods including egg rolls, gumbo, fried rice, Italian sandwiches, and fried ice cream, just to name a few. You will also be able to sample Thai, Philippines, Italian, German, Chinese, Philippine and Middle Eastern cuisines. For those of you not feeling to adventurous, an American food booth will be serving up hot dogs and hamburgers as well. A recent newsworthy item of interest just came through the wires: the festival was named one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast for August by the Southeast Tourism Society. Needless to say, there is something for every member of the family to gain knowledge of and enjoy at the Owensboro Multi-Cultural Festival! Do not miss this opportunity to learn something new and have lots of fun in the process! For more information, visit www.firstpresbyterianowensboro.com/view/339. By the way... *FREE * admission! Enjoy!
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save Money – skIP sChool altoGether Buy BooKs onLine. Search for textbooks on half.com, amazon.com, or another discount Julie book website. Find out the ISBN numbers of the mehringer Contributor textbooks you’ll need. This number is above the bar code on the back of the book. You can use this to search for the exact book you’ll need. Often times you can get away with buying older versions of a textbook at a fraction of the price of brand new ones. Most textbook companies come out with new editions every year but there are only slight differences from the previous edition. use the LiBRaRy. If you are taking a literature class that requires a bunch of well-known pieces you might be able to get away with borrowing them from the library, either on campus or the public library. The EVPL lets you keep books for 21 days and renew each book 2 times for a total of 63 days before you have to return it. You can even save yourself a trip to the library by renewing books online.
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I wouldn’t advertise this information to your classmates though since books are only allowed to be renewed if no one has put a hold on the book. A hold is placed on a book when it is checked out and someone else wants to borrow it. wait foR the saLes. Stock up school supplies when they are on sale. Walmart usually sells notebooks for $.5 -$.10 a piece during back to school time. Staples has been running penny promotions in recent years. You can get certain items like pencils, pens, etc. for pennies, literally. You can sign
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t’s that time again. Pack up your necessities and move back into dreaded campus housing. I know you are looking forward to cafeteria food and all nighters to get your research paper done on time. Well probably not. Turn that frown up-side-down because I have some tips on how to save money on back to school stuff.
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up on their website to receive their weekly flyer via email so you don’t miss the sale. Buy used. If one of your classes requires a specific item that you’ll need for this class and this class only, go shopping before you buy it from the bookstore. My dreaded calculus class required the purchase of TI-83 graphing calculator that runs about $100. Luckily I already had one from high school. If you need something like this and don’t already have one, ask friends if they have one you can borrow for a semester or look online for a used one. Check on craigslist.com, facebook.com marketplace or locally, courierpress.com classifieds for used items at reduced prices. Do youR research. If you’re in the market for new electronics, back to school time might be a good time to buy. Dell among other places usually runs specials during this time. Just because it is listed as a special doesn’t necessarily mean it the best buy. Always comparison shop and do you research before you buy something. If you need a new flash drive, computer, etc. and have no idea what you need, ask a tech savvy friend what they suggest you buy before you step foot into a retailer who might try to sell you something you don’t need. Newegg.com is a good place to check out consumer reviews before you purchase electronics. It’s also a good place to get cheap memory like flash drives, external hard drives, etc. Don’t waste money on overpriced software. Isn’t Bill Gates rich enough? If you need a certain program for a class, find out which computer labs on campus have the software loaded on the computers and use those. For programs like Word, you can use GoogleDocs. It’s a service provided by Google that allows you to use a word-like program on the internet for free from anywhere that has an internet connection. You can store it to a flash drive or save it in cyberspace and access it from anywhere. I highly suggest checking it out. Brown bag it. This might sound really dorky but always carry a bottle of water and a snack in your backpack or purse. You can refill the bottle with water throughout the day, don’t forget to wash it or replace it from time to time. This will save you money from relying on overpriced vending machines on campus. When you go to the grocery store stock up on portable foods like bananas, apples, granola bars, etc. Don’t waste money on those silly individually packaged chips or snack mixes. Buy the big bag and a box of baggies. Divide the food yourself you lazy bum. Doing this can save tons of cash by helping you avoid the vending machines, it might help you keep off that “college weight” too since you create your own options instead of depending on what is available.
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EATS
restaurant GuIde Barbeque George’s Bar-B-Q 1362 E 4th St 926-9276 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Moonlite Bar-B-Q inn 2840 W. Parrish Ave 684-8143 $5-$15/Casuals/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards old Hickory B-B-Q 338 Washington Ave 926-9000 Under $10/Casulll/All Major Credit Cards ole South Barbeque 3523 Highway 54 E 926-6464 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards
Café & Bakery cheddar’s casual café 3040 Highland Pointe Dr. Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Daily Delicious 603 Park Plaza Dr. 685-2468 Under $10/Casual/VISA,MC Johnnie’s Jungle café 819 E. 9th St 686-8424 Under $10/Casual Miss Daisy’s Tea Room 404 E. 24th St 684-5001 Under $15-$25/Casual/Reservations Reccomended/All Major Credit Cards Panera Bread 4600 Frederica St. 683-9033 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards
House of chiu 3011 Frederica St 926-6451 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards New china Buffet Restaurant 4768 Frederica St 683-7363 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Super Buffet 3200 Villa Point, Suite A 684-8858 Under $10/Casual/Credit Cards
Deli colby’s Deli and cafe 401 Frederica 684-2495 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Great Harvest Bread co. 3211 Frederica St. 691-0093 Under $10/Casual/Catering city Subs 3600 Frederia St., Ste. F 689-9703 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Accepted
Family/Homestyle Barney’s 420 Frederica St. 683-8919 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Bob Evans 3123 Kentucky Hwy 54 683-3515 $10-$15/Casual/All Major Credit Cards cadaillac Restaurant & Grecian 1315 W. 2nd St. 685-1020 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards
Tammy’s Bakery 1731 W. Parrish Ave 689-1988 Under $10/Casual
Chinese Hong kong chinese 1650 Starlite Dr. 852-7777 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards • 12 •
House of canton 2845 W. Parish Ave 683-7662 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards
cracker Barrel 5311 Frederica St. 684-4118 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards
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country Ham Restaurant 5421 U.S. Hwy. 60 W. 926-9249 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Ez’s country kitchen 3720 Hartford Rd. 270-6840081 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards JD’s Restaurant 1420 Breckenridge St. 6839419 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards lambert’s Diner 12637 Highway 231 Utica, KY Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards o’charley’s Restaurant 5205 Frederica St 686-8780 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Pangea café 1320 Carter Rd. 689-9824 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Ryan’s Family Steakhouse 4500 Frederica St 691-9787 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards The 8 Ball Restaurant 1846 Triplett 683-3693 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar The Royce Restaurant 704 W 2nd St 685-5940 Under $10/Casual Shoney’s 4710 Frederica St. 6867217 Under $10/CasualAll Major Credit Cards T.G.i. Fridays 5135 Frederica 686-1910 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Fine Dining Briarpatch Restaurant 2760 Veach Rd 685-3329 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Reservations/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards colby’s Fine Food &
Spirits 202 W Third St 685-4239 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Reservations/Checks Accepted/ Major Credit Cards z’s 1100 Walnut St. 852-2322 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards
Greek The Famous Bistro 102 W 2nd St 686-8202 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards
Italian Niko’s italian cuisine 2200 E Parrish Ave 270-852-1618 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards The olive Garden Restaurant 5204Frederica St 683-4848 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Mexican casa Martinez 3332 Villa Pt 683-4191 Under $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Don Julio Mexican 3955 E. 4th St. 689-2125 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards El Toribio 3034 E 4th St 683-8361 101 Frederica St 685-2040 630 Emory Drive 691-6133 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Credit Cards los amigos Mexican 1146 Carter Rd. 926-4560 Town Square Mall Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted/MC,VISA Real Hacienda 636 Southtown Blvd 685-5950 3118 E. Alvey Park Dr. 684-5595 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Salsarita’s Fresh cantina Hwy. 54 (Next to Kohl’s) Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/MC, Visa
Japanese
Pizza & Wings
Fuji Japanese Steak House 4028 Frederica St. 6850046 / 685-0048 $10-$20/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
54 Pizza Express 1700 Starlite 683-5400 3101 E. Alvey Park Dr. 683-5454 Under $10/Casual/Credit Cards
Ninki Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar Hwy. 54 (Next to Kohl’s) Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ MC, Visa
Buffalo Wild Wings 4736 Frederica St. 6867800 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA,MC
Shogun Steak, Seafood & Sushi Bar 5010 Wildcat Way (by Walmart) 270-685-9980 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Reccomended/ All Major Credit Cards
cecilia’s Pizza 1741 Scherm Rd. 684-0050 Under $10/Casual/VISA,MC
Tokyo Japanese Fountain Sq., Frederica St. 926-1020 $5-$10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards
Johnny B’s amazing Wings & Things 4820 Frederica St. 688-8100 Hwy 41 S. Henderson 830-7700 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards
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MaMa lea’s Pizza 4748 Frederica St. 6854700 $5-$15/Casual/All Major Credit Cards
Bully’s Bar & Grill 1900 Lantaff Blvd. Madisonville, KY (270) 821-8620 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar
Maloney’s Roca Bar 3030 Highland Point Dr. 684-8080 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards
Frankie’s Sports Bar & Games 1230 Burlew Blvd.683-2328 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA,MC
Pizza by the Guy 3115 Commonwealth Ct. 686-8603 1915 W. Parrish Ave. Suite 100 685-4694 Under $10/Casual/VISA, MC
o’Bryans Bar & Grill 7006 Hwy. 815 229-9100 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards
Pizzaroma 1401 Carter Rd 684-1171 3011 Frederica St 684-0611 3020 Hwy 60 E 691-0064 Under $10/Casual/ Credit Cards
Private Dining The Summit 6501 Summit Dr. 281-4653 Under $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards
Pubs applebee’s Grill and Bar 5120 Frederica St 270-240-4720 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Bacchus Bar & Grill 119 E. 2nd St. 684-9880 $10 - $25/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Big Ed’s Pool & Pub 2210 W. 2nd st. (270) 689-2200 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Blackwell’s Sports Bar, Diner & Deli 11 W. Center St. (Madisonville) (270) 245-0122 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Blind Parrot 736 Frederica St (270) 684-5554 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards
Taylor’s Sport Street cafe 2509 W. Parrish Ave 683-5577 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted/All Major Credit
Seafood Paradise city café 3349 Villa Point Dr. 852-1959 Between $10-$15/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Red lobster 3410 Frederica St 926-4044 Between $10-$15/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Steaks owensboro Steak House 3600 Frederica St. Suite 7 Hwy. 270-691-9022 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Texas Roadhouse 943 Moseley 689-0086 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Tumbleweed 5257 Frederica St. 685-4111 $10-$15/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Vietnamese owensboro Steak House 3600 Frederica St. Suite 7 Hwy. 270-691-9022 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards • 13 •
Paradise City: “So buy me somethin’ to eat…
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hen Montana Mikes closed down, Owensboro was sad to lose another eatery but in its place, a tropical illusion appeared. Paradise City opened at the end June – a momkat true oasis on 54. Contributor Upon entering the newest restaurant in Owensboro, we met and spoke to David Gaynor - bar manager, owner, originator. He wears many hats, but it is with pride he introduces us to his tropical ‘paradise’ of vision, taste and sound in the heart of the tri-state. Paradise City is all tropical, complete with several large fresh water aquariums built in the wall with colorful tropical fish. He said his aim was geared toward bringing a tropical/Caribbean vacation to the customer. No need to leave town; he does it with atmosphere, color, texture, food and drink. And aaah, the drinks! A selection of which you’ve never seen, even in your most vivid Carmen Miranda dreams. If Mojitos are your thing, try raising the bar with the exquisite taste of a Caiperinha - fresh lime, sugar cane juice and Pitu Brazilian Rum. Their signature drink, Paradise Waveolada, is a rendition of the ever classic Pina Colada, but with a delightful twist. It comes in three flavors: mango, strawberry or raspberry. I chose raspberry; it was superb, complete with a pineapple cherry adornment. Too numerous to list, they don’t stop there. A list of drinks the likes of which you’ve never seen. You have a hint before even entering establishment that you’re in for a tropical treat; colors of turquoise water and blue ski refresh your eyes both outside and in. Big screen TVs adorn the walls with scenes of beaches, fish, corral, and palms. It puts you in the drink sipping mood even before you sit down. Relax and let your cares melt away as you scan the menu. Dishes are chef created by Chef Mitchell Garrity, with an extensive menu. Seafood, of course, holds a special place on their menu, but don’t be swayed; they also offer an impressive menu of premium, certified Angus steaks and a multitude of luscious vegetarian dishes. I’m not even vegetarian, but will admit the Falafel sandwich caught my eye; a classic vegetarian dish consisting of chick peas, onion, bulgur wheat, parsley, cilantro and garlic, blended lightly, fried and served on a Kaiser roll with a lemon aioli sauce. • 14 •
Our appetizers arrived in two forms: Coconut Fried shrimp - large shrimp (the best kind in my opinion) dipped in a rum-flavored coconut batter and served with a caramelized pineapple dipping sauce, and Saint Owensboro Shrimp - large sautéed shrimp in rich orange chipotle butter atop the perfect fried green tomato. Caribbean DEFINITELY meets Owensboro in this one. Outstanding salads with a crispy blend of flavorful lettuces introduced us to our main entrées - St. Thomas Stuffed Salmon for myself, and Almond Crusted Tilapia for my dining companion. The salmon was mild, allowing me to taste the rich blend of spinach, bacon, shrimp and cheese nestled within. The tilapia was tender inside with just enough almond crunch on the outside to compliment the fish. This, with one of the finest sweet potatoes this side of the Mississippi, baked to perfection and a crisp side of, seasoned green beans made for a delectable dining experience. Just when we thought we couldn’t eat another bite, David teased us by asking if he could surprise us by choosing our dessert. And what a dessert it was; a handsome cut of mile high Strawberry Shortcake. Triple layer shortcake, layers of creamy filling, fresh strawberries adorned with artful strokes of strawberry & mango puree. It came dangerously close to being too beautiful to eat, but we closed our eyes and forged on. Sublime. At 10 p.m., the restaurant closes, and the bar takes over. Inviting, relaxing, acoustic music prevails, but changes, well, with the tide, on occasion. You simply must keep watch for who is playing each weekend. Party and banquet rooms available for up to 30 people – perfect for your birthday theme or wedding shower! Dress clothes or Bermudas and flip flops, the choice is up to you. A grand opening is scheduled for first week in August with many interesting and fabulous giveaways. A good time for all. Drinking, eating or both, you can be assured a tropically terrific time awaits you at the new Paradise City on Hwy. 54,Owensboro.
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direction. Fortunately, it is. We’ve had big talks about Vegas, Seattle and Portland. Up in the areas we are around. My business partner is chomping at the bits.
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first met Food Network host Guy Fieri at the Kentucky Derby while covering a story for BourbonBlog.com. After I learned that he loved bourbon, we began a conversation that lasted way beyond the Derby. Guy Fieri is the host of Guy Off the Hook; Guy’s Big Bite; Diners, Drive-ins and Dives; and Ultimate Recipe Showdown. Fieri is also the co-owner of five restaurants in California, including three Johnny Garlic’s and two Tex Wasabi’s. As I interviewed him for this article and podcast on BourbonBlog.com, he spoke with me from Northern California, where he lives with his wife Lori and their two sons.
Tom Fischer: You’re back home in california right now. i know you’re on the road a lot and you like getting back to see your two children and wife. Where have you been traveling lately and shooting for your show? Guy Fieri: We did Houston, Texas and had quite an adventure. I’m on my way to Cleveland. I’m going to hit Boston soon. I’m getting ready to go back in the studio at Food Network in New York at the end of August to do Guy’s Big Bite. i love that show. are there any particular diners, drive ins or dives that we may be seeing soon that you can share with us? I can’t take credit for how fantastic these places we find are. I have a really dynamic team that seeks out the locations. They make it happen. A lot of it has to do with the viewers and their passion and their appreciation for the show and giving us their recommendations. We have been blowing it up! These places that we have shot most recently, I think you’re going to be really happy. Do you like how I answer that question without telling you anything? Because I can’t reveal my sources, buddy! You did it an eloquent way that only you can do it. Guy laughs i know what diners are and i know what drive ins are... but Dives, i feel like we know them when we see them. is there a definition of a dive that you have for it? When we first started the show people said, ‘We’re not a drive-in, because we don’t have that. We’re not a diner because we don’t have the metal siding. So you’re saying we’re a dive? We’re not a dive! My parents started this business 50 years ago.’ If it is funky, we’ll find it. But some places will say, ‘Are we a dive? No, we’re
a dump aspiring to be a dive.’ We’re looking for America’s unique, crazy, eccentric places. It is highlighting Americana. You do spotlight americana in a way that no one else has ever done it. What are you learning about america in the process? We’re the best country in the world. I’ve lived overseas, in Europe. We have a great world. But we are America. We’re so blessed with nostalgia, character and diversity. The environment, the temperate, hobbies and the people. I tell folks we’re so blessed and we should get out there and celebrate these small eateries and mom and pop joints because it is alive and well. I’ve been doing this for two and a half years now. I’ve been to over 300 locations. I still am jaw-dropped every other day by going into these places and saying, ‘I wish this was in my neighborhood.’
i was watching The Best Thing I Ever Ate the other night on Food Network, i saw you on there. What was the best thing you ever ate or drank with bourbon in it? I had a bacon bourbon drink in Minneapolis at this place called Town Talk. They infuse the bourbon with bacon. I’m not kidding you man. For my birthday, they sent me out a bottle. It is that distinctive of a flavor. I like to put a little bourbon in BBQ sauce. I’ve used in a variety of cooking techniques with beef and onions. We’re proud of the spotlight that you give to all the places you go. You make me proud to be an american and proud to be a foodie. Tom, you got a real pulse on it. In my opinion, that is the reason you got so many people tuning into you. Keep it up. We’re doing the same thing. We’re taking a moment to highlight what we got here. We are blessed, like I said we got the greatest country in the world. Where can you get such a melting pot? I applaud you, my friend, for taking the time to highlight a cat like me. Listen to this podcast interview with Guy Fieri on BourbonBlog.com
You have five restaurants of your own: Tex Wasabi’s and Johnny Garlic’s. are there plans for other restaurants? The plans are wild and the dreams are big. Between four shows on Food Network, five restaurants, two crazy kids, the dirt bikes, the hotrod, the dog, the wonderful wife. I’m holding on with both hands just trying to keep it all going in the same
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Summer Music Festival Madness 2009
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Eyes, The 75’s, and Hazard to Ya Booty who are all ready to rock out and represent the Lou. This festival makes away with the City Pride Award and the Surprisingly Good Local Bands Award. The event starts with a musician’s garage sale at 2 pm and concludes with a locally made intense musical stew of genre hodge-podge at the Schlafly Tap Room Downtown. Donations are accepted. For more info please visit http:// www.mstl.org/lot/. One of the kings of the summer music festival court is back for 2009 and ready to throw one hell of ball August 7th-9th. As always the line-up is packing to its rupturing point with household names in rock, alternative, rap, dance, and a number of other genres. As in years past Lollapalooza will be held in the middle of the urban austerity that is downtown Chicago. Headliners include Tool, Beastie Boys, Depeche Mode, Jane’s Addiction, and the Kings of Leon. A slew of other activities will be offered for patrons such as the Playstation Center in which new games and Blu-ray movies will be available for preview or pre-play. There is also a fully-stocked, open-air biergarten, autograph booth, and the Perry’s DJ stage sure to please electronica aficionados of all types and tastes. While Lollapalooza is one of the more pricey music festivals with regular 3-day passes weighing in at $205, it is one of the two most rich and adorned music festivals in the nation. Basically, every cent of that $205 will be well spent. Lollapalooza takes the “Alt Fan’s Heaven” Award in a landslide and also gets away with the “Screw Bonnaroo, they sold out! What other outrageously extravagant summer music festival can we go to?” Award. A long title but a much sought after award this year. For more information please visit www.lollapalooza.com. This one is quite a distance from those in the Tri-State area but for those who are fans of folk music will travel coast to coast to hear their old favorites and some promising new contemporaries in the world of folk. The 2009
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Jane’s Addiction American Folk Festival is held in Bangor, Maine on the riverfront and will fill the temperate, salty air with traditional sounds of national and international cultures. This festival truly brings a slice of every culture on the planet. Even the activities,crafts, food, and dance spread out over August 28th-30th are all multi-cultured. One of the best parts about the festival is the fact that not only is it family friendly but it provides a child with knowledge of other cultures and let them experience it first-hand. For folkies this is a one-stop shop. Also, due to gracious donations the festival is able to offer free admission to its patrons. This festival snags the “Far out there, man…No, I mean really far out there, but totally worth it” Award and the “Folk Fan’s Dream” Award. For more info please visit http:// www.americanfolkfestival.com/.
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he summer music festival season is now rounding third base and preparing for a tumultuous slide into home. As with the last two months, August is filled with great music, cold beverages, nick frivolity, and more than the durcholz occasional scalper. Whether Contributor it is outdoor, indoor, formal, or completely extemporaneous festivals are an ideal place for memories and enjoying the summer sense of freedom and exploration. Before long temperatures will drop, school and work will kick into high gear and the summer music festival juggernaut will desist only to slowly begin building momentum for next year. Catch the festival fever before the fun cuts out and you are left with a mouthful of dust and a pair of extremely dissatisfied eardrums. Here’s what is in stock for August. The Gateway to the West saunters to the plate with their answer to the urban side of the summer music festival experience with The Lot Music Festival on August 29th. The Lot is a largely community oriented festival, attendance is free, people of different cultures and races in the St. Louis area bond to strengthen the city
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Blind Parrot -- Brad Snap/DJ/
Big Ed’s -- Bike Night/Ladies
Cornhole
Night/Roy Kyle Acoustic & Open
Boiler Room, The -- Andy Brasher
Mic/Free Pool
CD release party
Blind Parrot -- Time Out
Equals -- Show Night
Tuesdays/Cornhole
Frankie’s Sports Bar & Games -- The Anythings Paradise City -- Live Acoustic Music Theatre Workshop of Owensboro -- The King & I by Rogers & Hammerstein
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 Blind Parrot -- Karaoke/ Cornhole Games Diamond Lake Resort -- Second Annual Musician’s Reunion River Park Center -- Summer Movies on the River - Mamma Mia (PG-13) Theatre Workshop of
Kick back August 2nd at the River Park Center for their Summer Movies on the River featuring Mamma Mia (PG-13).
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Windy Hollow Speedway -- Fan
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Jam w/Roy Kyle
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Blind Parrot -- Cornhole Games
Tourney
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Bacchus Bar & Grill -- Cornhole/
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w/Caveman/8 Ball
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Tournament
Games -- College Night/
Blind Parrot -- Andy &
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Terry Show/DJ/Cornhole
Maloney’s Roca Bar --
Boiler Room, The --
Bike Nite w/WKTG
Soulunique
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
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High Banks Speedway --
Big Ed’s -- Karaoke w/
All Division Racing
Caveman/Free Pool
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
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Black Tar Gravy
Theatre Workshop of
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Dart League
Big Ed’s -- Gridlok
Owensboro -- The King & I
Pool
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Blind Parrot -- Brad Snap/
by Rogers & Hammerstein
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Acoustic Music
DJ/Cornhole
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 9
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Blind Parrot -- Karaoke/
Frankie’s Sports Bar &
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Cornhole Games
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Black Tar Gravy
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Theatre Workshop of
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Botanical Garden -- Walk
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You’ve got two chances to see Pieces of the Day will be playing at Frankie’s Sports Bar and Games. They’ll be there August 7th & 8th.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
Big Ed’s -- Open Mic Acoustic Jam w/Roy Kyle
Poker Tour
Blind Parrot -- Cornhole
Blind Parrot -- Cornhole
Games
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Pong
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 11
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
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Paradise City -- Live Acoustic Music
Bacchus Bar & Grill -Namaste Big Ed’s -- Karaoke w/Caveman/8 Ball Tournament Blind Parrot -- Andy & Terry Show/DJ/Cornhole Boiler Room, The -- Flat Stanley Equals -- Karaoke/80s Dance Night Frankie’s Sports Bar & Games -- Ten Pound Pie/ Fight for Allyson Benefit High Banks Speedway -• 19 •
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Racing Paradise City -- Live
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 Bacchus Bar & Grill -- TBA
Mania
MONDAY, AUGUST 17
Big Ed’s -- Karaoke
Tuesdays/ Cornhole Boiler Room, The -- Open Mic w/ Andy Brasher Frankie’s Sports Bar & Games -- Beer Pong
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19
Blind Parrot -- Brad Snap/
Bacchus Bar & Grill --
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Cornhole/Free Nationwide
Boiler Room, The -- Flat
Poker Tour
Stanley
Blind Parrot -- Cornhole
Diamond Lake Resort
Games
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Frankie’s Sports Bar &
Frankie’s Sports Bar &
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w/8 Ball Tourney
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Classes Begin
Paradise City -- Live Acoustic Music Windy Hollow Speedway -- 1st Annual Diamond J Trucking Extreme Modified
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
Ladies Night/Roy Kyle
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Acoustic & Open Mic/Free Blind Parrot -- Karaoke/
Pool
Cornhole Games
Blind Parrot -- Time Out
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 Bacchus Bar & Grill -- Rick Monroe Big Ed’s -- Karaoke w/Caveman/8 Ball Tournament Blind Parrot -- Andy & Terry Show/DJ/Cornhole Boiler Room, The -- Never Been Caught Diamond Lake Resort -Street Legends Car Show Equals -- Karaoke/80s Dance Night Frankie’s Sports Bar & Games -- August Christopher High Banks Speedway -All Division Racing Paradise City -- Live Acoustic Music
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 Bacchus Bar & Grill -- TBA Big Ed’s -- Tangle Foot
Show Equals -- Show Night Frankie’s Sports Bar & Games -- August Christopher Paradise City -- Live Acoustic Music
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 Blind Parrot -- Karaoke/ Cornhole Games Windy Hollow Speedway -Wayne Coakley Memorial --- UMP Super Late Models
MONDAY, AUGUST 24 Bacchus Bar & Grill -Cornhole/Free Nationwide Poker Tour Blind Parrot -- Cornhole Games Boiler Room, The -- Beer Pong Frankie’s Sports Bar & Games -- Blue Collar Night w/8 Ball Tourney
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 Bacchus Bar & Grill -Karaoke Big Ed’s -- Bike Night/ Ladies Night/Roy Kyle Acoustic & Open Mic/Free Pool Blind Parrot -- Time Out Tuesdays/Cornhole Boiler Room, The -- Open Mic w/ Andy Brasher Frankie’s Sports Bar & Games -- Beer Pong
Blind Parrot -- Brad Snap/ DJ/Cornhole Classes begin at Brescia University Wednesday, August 19th. Make sure to read the article on page 8 for tips how to save a few of those hard-earned dollars. • 20 •
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Big Ed’s -- Karaoke w/Caveman/8 Ball Tournament Blind Parrot -- Andy & Terry Show/DJ/ Cornhole Boiler Room, The -- DJ Romeo Equals -Karaoke/80s Dance Night Frankie’s Sports Bar & Games -Pop Tart Monkeys High Banks Speedway -- All Declare your love of the game - Check out this guide for venues hosting a friendly game of cornhole almost every night of the week.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 Bacchus Bar & Grill -- Bike Night / Cornhole Big Ed’s -- Open Mic Acoustic Jam w/Roy Kyle Blind Parrot -- Cornhole Games Boiler Room, The -- Karaoke w/ Songbird Entertainment Equals -- Karaoke Frankie’s Sports Bar & Games -College Night/Karaoke & DJ Maloney’s Roca Bar -- Bike Nite w/WKTG
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 Bacchus Bar & Grill -- Open Mic/ Karaoke Big Ed’s -- Karaoke w/Caveman/ Free Pool Blind Parrot -- Karaoke/DJ/ Cornhole Boiler Room, The -- Cornhole Games Equals -- Piano Night Frankie’s Sports Bar & Games -Ladies Night/DJ/Dart League Paradise City -- Live Acoustic Music
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 Bacchus Bar & Grill -- Chuck Wells & the Stone Cold Blue
Division Racing Paradise City -- Live Acoustic Music
Theatre Workshop of Owensboro -- Cash On Delivery
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 Bacchus Bar & Grill -- Chuck Wells & the Stone Cold Blue Blind Parrot -- Brad Snap/DJ/ Cornhole Boiler Room, The -- DJ Romeo Equals -- Show Night Frankie’s Sports Bar & Games -- LDNL Paradise City -- Live Acoustic Music Theatre Workshop of Owensboro -- Cash On Delivery Western Kentucky Botanical Garden -- Hybridizing Daylilies
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 Blind Parrot -- Karaoke/Cornhole Games
MONDAY, AUGUST 31 Bacchus Bar & Grill -- Cornhole/ Free Nationwide Poker Tour Blind Parrot -- Cornhole Games Boiler Room, The -- Beer Pong Frankie’s Sports Bar & Games -- Blue Collar Night w/8 Ball Tourney
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hunder on the Ohio returns to its roots with a new look, a new slate of events, and a new type of value for these tough economic dylan gibbs Managing Editor times - $15 in advance for entry to the race, the music, the beer gardens, the barbeque competition, and, wait… yeah, we should probably go into some detail about all of this before we get too much hype right up at the beginning. But first, let’s go back and revisit the place unlimited hydroplanes have had on the Ohio River here in the area. Owensboro was home to the race until the late 70s, when the hydroplanes were still thunderous, with their World War II-era aircraft engines hammering out the horsepower. The race moved to Evansville and over time, became the seminal summer event there. Crowds numbering in the tens of thousands piled virtually on top of one another to see many of the same familiar names – both of the drivers and the boats – come with their sleek racing machines strapped at an angle onto semi trucks. Names like Bill Muncey, Dean Chenoweth, Chip Hanauer, the Miss Budweiser, the Atlas Van Lines boat, and one of the biggest names and characters of them all – Bernie Little – were in the programs and the newspaper the week of the big race. It wasn’t what you’d exactly call a family event. Families did indeed go, but prudes would invariably be put off by the drinking, the lack of clothing, and the general “woo-hoo!” atmosphere. But most of us loved it. Time passed, and in recent years, the event, the festival surrounding it, and the whole vibe slid away for a variety of reasons that don’t really need to be repeated any more than they have already. Suffice it to say, fans of unlimited hydroplane racing were saddened to see what happened to a race they’d come to look forward to. One of the biggest fans of the sport was such a fan that he decided to do something about it. In fact he was such a fan that – like the silly Hair Club For Men commercials, “I liked it so much I bought the company…” – he became a driver of unlimiteds in the early 90s. Dr. Ken Muscatel, a Seattle-based forensic psychologist and the only owner/ driver on the unlimited circuit, saw the loss of the Evansville race as a blow to the entire American Boat Racing Association. So he became a benefactor of sorts, and over the past couple of years, has reached out • 22 •
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to as many key people as possible in the industry to put together an event that would be bigger, better and of greater value than any that had come before. Fast forward to the present day, and you have the all-new 2009 Thunder on the Ohio, and the lineup of fun things to do – both for kids and adults – offers something for just about everybody. The big unlimited hydroplanes will be back in the water. These sleek, mean-looking, three-anda-half ton, thirty-foot long knives can hit 200 miles per hour and keep average lap speeds of 170. On Friday, August 21, anyone with a admittance button can come down into the pits to meet the drivers and the boats up close from 5 to 7 p.m. Qualifying races will begin the next day at 11 a.m. and continue until 5 p.m. On Sunday the racing begins again at 10 a.m., continues throughout the day and wraps up with the final heat at 5 p.m. The race in Evansville will be the last of the season in America. After Thunder, the boats will all be loaded onto a much larger boat which will head to the Middle Eastern nation of Qatar for the World Championships in November. Boats are the centerpiece, but there is indeed something for everyone. Like music? How about great classic rock and country? Sure you do. That’s why event organizers have slated for Friday night the Marshall Tucker Band, with openers the local group, Jason Clutter & the Dirty South Band. Saturday night sees two hot country solo artists – the new-ish to the scene Jack Ingram and the established traditional country boy, Travis Tritt. Both shows offer general admission with that same $15 button. How about barbeque? In one of the most awesome moves the people behind Thunder made, the famous Rib America Festival will be along, with nationallyranked barbeque teams in competition for bragging rights and more. The Rib America Festival has been a huge success in much larger cities such as St. Louis, San Antonio, Indianapolis and Des Moines. And for barbeque-loving Owensboro and the surrounding area, this is like sort of like the Super Bowl of barbequing – it’s that big of a deal. As if that weren’t enough, hot rod enthusiasts can get their fix thanks to the Evansville Road Knights. One of the most respected automobile clubs around, the gear heads with the Knights have some seriously impressive rides, and are proud to show them off to the rest of us. Beer gardens will also be open Friday and Saturday nights at the Casino Aztar Events Pavilion, so there’ll be plenty of cold ones available for thirsty visitors. That’s it in a very small nutshell. For more information, rules, regulations, ticket information, maps and more, go to thunderontheohio. net. If you find yourself in Evansville and would like to buy buttons, many of the local banks and grocery stores are selling them. You may also get them at the gate for $20 – still a bargain for all this incredible entertainment. Owensboro August 2009 • Call for Advertising Information (270) 485-2292
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812-490-9135 Sundays:Karaoke Thursdays:Troy Miller & Friends - Big Jon Rochner and Chris Chrockrem Friday:Southern Edge Aug 1:River’s Edge Aug 8 9:00 PM:Fuzzy Roxx Aug 15 9:00 PM:Mercury 360 Aug 22 9:00 PM:Joe Smith Trio Aug 29 9:00 PM:TBA
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812-471-4872 Aug 1 10:00 PM:DJ Mikus Aug 7 9:00 PM:Lieutenant Dan’s New Legs/Calendar Girl Meet & Greet
American Idol’s Amanda Overmyer takes the stage to rock for the Rock for Hunger Charity Concert to beneift the TriState Food bank at Woody’s on August 20.
Aug 8 10:00 PM:DJ KDogg Aug 14 9:00 PM:Lieutenant Dan’s New Legs/DJ Syimone Aug 15 10:00 PM:Male Revue/Dons & Divas Party Aug 21 9:00 PM:Downplay/ DJ Figure Aug 22 10:00 PM:DJ KDogg Aug 27 9:00 PM:Stony Run w/DJ Aug 28 9:00 PM:TBA Aug 29 10:00 PM:DJ Mikus
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Aug 23 10:00 PM:Meth Lab Explosion/Accidentally on Purpose/Dick Genius & the Sh*thouse Rats Aug 27 10:00 PM:Dang Heathens/Sam Lowry/Hounds & Horns Aug 30 9:00 PM:Punk Rock Night w/Bent Left/Bride of Atom/Chamomile
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812-491-2222 Aug 1 10:30 PM:Bloodtribe Aug 2 9:00 PM:Punk Rock Night w/By My Doppelganger/ The Dead Livers/Post Teens Aug 4 10:00 PM:Punk Rock Night w/Unit 6/Luxury Pushers/Hey Kid! Aug 6 10:00 PM:The Klix/ Quin & Gash Hound Aug 9 9:00 PM:Punk Rock Night w/Professor Proton/ Funhogs/ZxZ Aug 13 10:00 PM:th’Empires/ Drop Dead Darlings/Tech vs. Horse Aug 16 10:00 PM:Walk of Fame Tour w/The Status/Time & Distance & the Prospect Aug 20 10:00 PM:Blood & Gore Night w/Rev. Fang Glory/Bloodtribe/Red 13/ Dead Skankz
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Aug 1:Gonzo’s Toybox Aug 7:Akacia Aug 8: Ashton Shepherd/ Jason Clutter Afterparty Aug 14-15:Stompbox 40 Aug 20: Rock for Hunger Charity Concert with Amanda Overmyer Aug 21: All Ages Rap Show Aug 22:Hairbanger’s Ball Bierstube Aug 28:Six Hills Giant Aug 29:Pop Tart Monkeys
www.News4UOwensboro.com • Owensboro August 2009
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ANGEL MOuNDS STATE HISTORIC SITE
AN EVENING WITH
CHARLIE DANIELS W
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hen I think of Charlie Daniels I always recall racing my skateboard down a steep street playing my air fiddle and singing “Fire on the mountain, run boy run!” The lyrics for “The Devil Went lanea ritterling Down to Georgia” are powContributor erful, dynamic and just plain good entertainment. Those words can also be used to describe country music legend, Charlie Daniels, who is gracing the City of Evansville at the Victory Theater, Wednesday, August 26, at 7 p.m. He will be performing solo and also telling about his experience with prostate cancer. It is hosted by the Evansville Cancer Center as their 8th Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Program. This show is important and it’s not just about the music. Charlie Daniels is performing in order to raise awa reness about the importance of prostate cancer detection and screening. It is a celebration of the life of this gracious musician, who was diagnosed in May, 2001, with prostate cancer. He’s a patriot who cares about his country and his fellow countrymen and wants to spread the word to everyone that this disease is preventable and curable. The event is also a fundraiser for Cancer Care Options which is an Evansville agency that purchases medications for cancer patients who can’t afford them. Robin Lawrence, Director of Marketing for Evansville Cancer Center says Charlie is a fantastic spokesperson for prostate cancer awareness. This is the 8th Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Fundraiser and it has been incredibly exciting due to the fact that Mr. Daniels and his staff are bending over backwards to support the event. Charlie has also donated a gold fiddle to be won by anyone who buys a ticket and attends the show and he will autograph it during his show. He is also donating a large portion of his merchandise sales to Cancer Care Options. Also at the show you will have the opportunity to bid on silent auction items which include Charlie Daniels memorabilia and other autographed memorabilia. All of these proceeds go to Evansville’s Cancer Care Options. Charlie Daniels, an inductee of the Grand Ole Opry and Musicians Hall of Fame, has stayed true to his country roots and he has produced fantastic songs with his band such as “The South’s Gonna Do It (Again),” “Long Haired Country Boy,” “The Legend of Wooley Swamp” and “In America.” Fans must watch for his CD/DVD to be released October 13th, titled Joy to the World, a Bluegrass Christmas with Charlie Daniels and Friends.” I guarantee you
will not be disappointed in the performance of this marvelous entertainer. Charlie Daniels is a patriot, a gifted musician, an advocate for men’s health and even gets “devilish” on Guitar Hero. Give me one reason why you would not support his cause. A VIP Meet and Greet with Mr. Daniels begins at 5:30 pm and is only open for the first 100 tickets sold at $125 each. This includes one autographing, hors d’oeuvres and a free 8” x 10” photo of Mr. Daniels. Tickets for the show are priced at $20. Tickets are selling fast so order yours now! All tickets are subject to Ticketmaster Fees, Handling Charges and Facility Fees. Tickets can be purchased at The Roberts Stadium Box Office, The Centre Box Office, All Ticketmaster outlets including fye in Eastland Mall and Evansville Schnuck’s West. Tickets can be=2 0charged by phone by calling 1-800-745-3000 or on the Internet at Ticketmaster.com. The Victory Theater is in Downtown Evansville at 600 N. Main St. This event is sponsored by Evansville Cancer Center/Vantage Oncology and the Deaconess Chancellor Center for Oncology in collaboration with urologists in the Tri-State area and the American Cancer Society. For more information contact Robin Lawrence at 812-474-6000 or rlawrence@vantageoncology. com
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Three Dog Night Heats Up the Casino Aztar
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n case you didn’t know, a three dog night is a term used by Australian aborigines to describe a night that is so cold you have to have three dogs sleeping with you to keep warm, instead of the lanea usual one or two. I describe ritterling a Three Dog Night as a way Contributor to heat up the Casino Aztar on August 7 & 8 when the hit band makes our hot summer explode! Don’t miss your chance to rock with these performers at Aztar’s outdoor Events Plaza. When I was a little girl we sang “Joy to the World” in music class, and oh how funny we thought it was when we sang about helping Jeremiah the Bullfrog drink his wine. Or the verse: “You know I love the ladies Love to have my fun I’m a high night flier and a rainbow rider And a straight-shooting son of a gun I said a staight shootin son of a gun” We thought we were hot stuff in 3rd grade, but now I just wonder what my music teacher was smoking. We also sang about children being black and white and how “the whole world looks upon the sight... The beautiful sight.” Those songs along with “Mama Told Me Not To Come” and “Shambala” are just as fresh, spirited and beloved today as they were in the early 70s.
Three Dog Night has to be one of the hardest working bands in the country. They play about 80 gigs a year which has to be grueling. These music icons achieved superstar status between 1969 and 1974 when they sold more concert tickets and achieved more top 10 hits than any other rock group. They still top the list of artists with the best “Billboard Top 100 Chart” average. After spending 40 years playing shows on the road, they are still incredibly talented and they sparkle like new stars. Just like all bands, these guys have had their share of rollercoastering and have produced enough material for a VH-1 mini-series. But that’s rock & roll. The music is marvelous and it will allow you to escape back to days past when it didn’t seem like we had so many worries. Three Dog Night is the epitome of nostalgia. I guarantee that each song will be better than the previous and you’ll be singing along like a kid. The show begins at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8th. It is scheduled to be held on the Casino Aztar Events Plaza but will be moved inside if the weather gets really ugly. Casino Aztar reports that tickets for the show are going fast so don’t delay in ordering yours today. You may call 1-800-342-5386 to order. Tickets are $35 for folks with a Casino Aztar Rewards Card and $40 without the card. If you have the card you will have the opportunity to win big. There will be $2,500 cash drawings - five $500 winners - after each show! Check out casinoaztar.com for all the details.
Joy spreads to the Tri-State and the world at large when the classic sounds of Three Dog Night fill the air at Aztar. Photo courtesy of Three Dog Night.
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www.News4UOwensboro.com • Owensboro August 2009
Big Ed’s Pool & Pub: A No Drama Bar
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alling barflys of all species in the Tri-State area, there is a laid-back, classic joint in Owensboro, Kentucky which has something fun for all in your swarm. Big Ed’s Pool and Pub is a grassroots, no nonsense bar which prides itself on its ability and willingness to cater to its patrons. On any given week Big Ed’s offers a variety of entertainment and other activinick ties. Whether the purpose is to challenge someone to a durcholz friendly game of pool on a weeknight and relax or to let Contributor off some steam at the end of a frustrating work week, Big Ed’s is the ticket. Music is a vital part of Big Ed’s repertoire. Rock and roll is the musical monolith for Big Ed’s and it shows. However, there is other genres present live and otherwise including country and heavy metal. This place really holds its own and behind the scenes is a hard-working guy who loves the business and has the experience to execute it well. “Some people call me a workaholic but I love what I do.” Owner and operator (sometimes freelance bouncer) Ed Ramsey is no newbie in the bar business. He has been involved with three bars in his 59 years. He began his involvement in the bar that would become Big Ed’s Pool and Pub as one of three partners. One of the three decided to pursue other ventures and it passed into Ramsey’s control. The other partner is now the bar’s manager and is a proud cornerstone of the house that is Big Ed’s. “I try to provide whatever the customer wants, it’s a full-time job,” says Ramsey. Big Ed’s boast a separate game room from the bar area with four pool tables used to host 9-ball and 8-ball tournaments on Fridays and
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Saturdays. It is open to patrons regularly, sometimes for free, and lessons are also available. Darts are also available. For those wanting to enjoy the outdoors, Big Ed’s sports a well-lit back patio and plans to bring in some “high dollar” bands for outdoor performances in the future. But make no mistake live music is a staple at Big Ed’s bound to set the mood for a night of partying and/or relaxation. It is crystal clear that Ramsey is devoted to his patrons, the self-proclaimed “good people” of Owensboro, and keeping his bar versatile and friendly. What more could one ask for? Oh, and parking isn’t an issue.
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FroM roCkPort WIth love: elliott sublett & the hellbenders
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ow many people can say they were in a band at age 13? Well, Rockport native Elliott Sublett can, playing solo in the Americana spirit and also the front man to an outlaw country band called the Hell Benders. Mostly though, Sublett’s musical ambition seems to be inexhaustible. This shows that no matter where he is performing or who he is performing with, he can adapt
his playing and his style to compliment another or visa versa. Being in his sub-prime years as a musician at the age of 23, Sublett exhibits a musical savvy and versatility which is sure to take him far. If you are after no BS country or Americana you can catch Elliott
nick durcholz
Sublett at Taylor’s on Sept. 10th-12th.
Contributor
N4u : So i SEE You aRE aVERaGiNG aBouT 6-8 SHoWS a MoNTH? ES: Yeah, and that’s really when I book ahead but there is so many things that come up at the last minute that we always fill in. And I haven’t posted the dates with Andy Brasher yet either.
HoW loNG HaVE You BEEN PlaYiNG MuSic? My dad (Scott Sublett) was real big in Evansville and the tri-state but yeah I actually picked up the guitar and started singing when I was five and when I was 13 years old I played in an original alternative rock band (Syphon) and we just traveled around the Tri-State to play shows. That was just…I was a young kid enjoying music, the first band I was in and finally it got to the point ‘what am I doing with this.’ So then, I really got back to my roots with more of the country music.
So WHEN i coME SEE You ouT aT caPER’S iS THERE GoiNG To BE SoME oRiGiNal SoNGS PlaYED oR? Not too much at Caper’s unless people ask me for it. At Caper’s I don’t just do country, I do John Prine, Neil Young, and stuff like that. It’s more of an environment in which I’m not really loud but everyone can enjoy themselves.
WHaT’S YouR FaVoRiTE STuFF To PlaY aND PlaY THRouGH aS FaR aS EQuiPMENT GoES? Well, for the front house sound I usually always try to use all EV Gear and if I’m doing a smaller gig I have a Peavey eight channel head I use that’s really sharp, one of the newer ones. With the band I got a 16 channel Soundcraft board and I’m pushing about 11,000 watts with UFC/PLX 2 amps.
WHERE aRE You GoiNG FRoM HERE? aRE You GoiNG To coNTiNuE PlaYiNG locallY?
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No, I actually write with a guy I was introduced to through Andy Brasher, his name is Dustin Bogue; he lives in Nashville and I have been writing with him so hopefully we are planning on getting into the studio by November or December. For more information on Elliott Sublett visit his Myspace page at www.myspace.com/elliottsublett.
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www.News4UOwensboro.com • Owensboro August 2009
AUDUBON MILL PARK 270-827-0016
Aug 7-8:Bluegrass In the Park Folklife Festival - One of the oldest on-going free Bluegrass festivals in the United States, Bluegrass in the Park Folklife Festival marks its 24th year in 2009. The festival honors Western Kentucky’s history as a center of Bluegrass music. In addition to great music, the 2009 Bluegrass in the Park Folklife Festival boasts unique events, including the Pickin’ & Pedalin’ Bike Tour, Jammin’ & Jumpin’ Pole Vault, Bluegrass Hat Tennis Tournament and Breakfast in the Park. A family friendly atmosphere, great food, concessions, inflatable amusements and a beautiful riverfront setting make the festival a destination for all ages.
AUDUBON MUSEUM, J.J. AUDUBON STATE PARK 270-827-1893
Aug 13-31:Painting in Peru: 100 Views of the Inca Road Professional artist and Assistant Dean of Arts fron the University of Southern Indiana, Michael Aakhus, states, “I have been moved by the remarkable landscape of Peru and have chosen to record my observations in a series of 100 works that will take some years to complete. I have documents many ancient sites in Peru: Cuzco, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca.” Don’t miss this exquisite exhibit. Open daily 10am-4:30pm. Free to public.
BRESCIA UNIVERSITY 270-685-3131
Aug 19:Classes Begin
DIAMOND LAKE RESORT 270-229-4900
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Aug 2:Second Annual Musician’s Reunion - Come and listen to your favorite musician’s tell stories and play music from their past. Aug 15:Children’s & Adult’s Fishing Tournament - Children’s Tournament from 8am - 12pm; Adult Fishing Tournament from 6pm - 11pm Aug 21-22:Street Legends Car
Show - This annual event has become one of the premiere automotive events in the Tri-State area. We’ll have as many as 600 cars on display!
FRIDAY AFTER 5DOWNTOWN OWENSBORO Aug 7:Main Stage - V Groove/Street Fair - Kids Fun Night
Aug 14:Main Stage - The Rigby’s (Beatles Tribute)/Street Fair Health Fair Aug 21:Main Stage - Bonepony/ Street Fair - Go Green Night Aug 28:Main Stage - Duke Boys/ Street Fair - Volunteer Fair
HIGH BANKS SPEEDWAY 270-275-4485
Fridays this month:All Division Racing - E-mods, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks, Cruisers, Rusty Bolts and Mini Stocks
INT’L BLUEGRASS MUSIC MUSEUM 270-926-7891
Aug 1-31:Ongoing Exhibit: Phil Zimmerman - Bluegrass Time - Ricky Skaggs is quoted as saying about Zimmerman’s book and exhibit, “These were historic meetings with some of the best musicians the world has ever known. And thank God that Phil Zimmerman was there with his mandolin and his camera. You’ll love this great collection!”
PARADISE CITY 270-852-1959
Thursdays thru Saturdays:Live Acoustic Music
RIVER PARK CENTER 270-687-2770
Aug 2:Summer Movies on the River - Mamma Mia (PG-13) Dance your way down the aisle of this smash-hit musical movie! A mother. A daughter. Three possible fathers and a wedding you’ll never forget! Movies begin at dusk. Lawn chairs are provided, or bring your own. Concessions are available from RiverPark Center. No outside food or beverage may be brought
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Hybridizing Daylilies - David Kirchhoff gives a talk on the subject August 29th at the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden.
on RiverPark property. No pets allowed.
SETTLE MEMORIAL UM CHURCH 270-684-4226
Aug 7:Parent’s Day Out - 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Aug 8:Railroad Club - 6:45 PM 9:00 PM Aug 15:Newsong Music Festival All-day musical event
THEATRE WORKSHOP OF OWENSBORO 270-683-5003
Aug 1-2 & 8-9:The King & I by Rogers & Hammerstein - This classic-minus the legendary Yul Brenner of the Silver Screen will stage at downtown’s RiverPark Center Aug 28-29:Cash On Delivery This fast-paced British comedy was penned by Michael Cooney; Directed by Todd Reynolds
WESTERN KENTUCKY BOTANICAL GARDEN (270)852-8925
Aug 11:Walk & Talk & Lunch in the Garden - Enjoy lunch in the beautiful setting of the WKBG at 11:30 a.m. Aug 29:Hybridizing Daylilies David Kirchhoff gives a talk on the
subject beginning at 1 p.m. Lunch is available; call 852-8925 for more information.
WINDY HOLLOW SPEEDWAY 270-785-4065
Aug 2:Fan Appreciation Night Autographs session from your favorite drivers and $5 general admission plus UMP E-mods, Pure Stock, Cruisers, Rusty Bolts and UMP Mini Stocks Aug 9:Cruiser Special-All Divsions - Added purse money for Cruisers. UMP E-mods, Pure Stock, Cruisers, Rusty Bolts and UMP Mini Stocks Aug 15:1st Annual Diamond J Trucking Extreme Modified Mania - Saturdays events will include practice, qualifying and heat races for the UMP E-mods Aug 16:1st Annual Diamond J Trucking Extreme Modified Mania - Saturdays events will include practice, qualifying and heat races for the UMP E-mods Aug 23:Wayne Coakley Memorial --- UMP Super Late Models - UMP Super Late Model plus UMP E-mods, Pure Stock, Cruisers, Rusty Bolts and UMP Mini Stocks
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CD REVIEWS Jake Shimabukuro Live
Bellini The Precious Prize of Gravity
(HitchHike Records)
(Temporary Residence)
Contrary to popular belief the ukulele is not the flat, traditional instrument which most picture any longer. Shimabukuro is a Hawaiian-born American citizen of Japanese extraction who crosses cultures and genres with the ukulele. This man can fill a measure with so many notes they seem to blur together. Not many rock stars include a ukulele in their repertoire but Shimabukuro’s live talent sets off sonic fireworks. This album includes 20 instumental tracks from eight different locales. In each one the audience is clearly wowed by his performance. Shimabukuro covers ground on a basic instrument that is hard to cover on a versatile one. “Trapped” is a mellow but rhythmic track whose main body is comprised of clean, flowing single notes accented by fleeting downstokes. “Me & Shirley T.” is a high-spirited compositional rollercoaster with clean notes and waving rhythm twisting and turning the listener into a soulful mood. “Five Dollars Unleaded” transforms from a slightly dismal to a hopeful tone and back again. The composition of the track is smooth and passionate. “Dragon” has a jazzy feel with high leads into a quick, rhythmic strum then back again. “Yeah” is simply an instrumental masterpiece. Shimabukuro is classically trained to blow minds. –Nick Durcholz
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Uniting past members of several Touch & Go Records artists, this husband-and-wife team unleashes their first recording in several years, and it echoes that 90’s noise-rock heritage well. Recorded with Girls Against Boys drummer Alexis Fleisig and studio rat Steve Albini, Bellini’s tough, angular, and gritty rock is intensely rhythmic and nervous, with Giovanna Cacciola’s atonal, shouted vocals and a tight rhythm section bringing the thunder. “The Man Who Lost His Wings” even shows a near-cowpunk vibe, with guitarist Agostino Tilotta showing his chops. For fans longing for a heavier, more streetwise indie rock, Bellini fit the bill. -- Todd Zachritz
lyrics. Mims is also bringing along some outside talent/ friends such as LeToya, Ky-Mani Marley, Tech N9ne, and Soler Mesh. The title track “Guilt” has a rich, laidback beat strengthened by unique lyrics of the high and the low life. “Love Rollercoaster” is an ideal example of utilizing soothing female vocals in a chorus. Mims lyrics aren’t as original as in other tracks but they flow well. It’s topped off with bouncy bass line. “One Day” is heavy on the snare and complimented well with Ky-Mani Marley’s sultry, reggae vocals. “Rock n’ Rollin’” is a dark, creative track using album and band names to tell a lyrical story. Overall, the album is musically solid but a little lacking in the originality of the choruses. The verses for the most part are stunning. –Nick Durcholz
Gregg Kowalsky Tape Chants (Kranky)
MIMS Guilt (Capitol Records)
Mims seems to display a new standard in the rap world. He took and admits to taking jazz classes, piano lessons, and acting classes. This musical education shines through his music and it truly makes his verses and beats more in-depth and unique. Guilt is his sophomore effort and seems more well-rounded compared to the days of his previous hit “This is why I’m Hot.” Mims balances traditional musical traits and combines those traits with contemporary
Oakland, California-based drone/tone composer Kowalsky here shows a tremendous shift from his previous Kranky release, moving fully from the digital domain to purely-analogue sources. Tape Chants utilizes cassette players, tape loops, oscillators, and acoustic recordings, and the hazy, gauzy sounds here are prime ambient material -- overall fairly static and (to jaded ears like mine) really quite relaxing and meditational. ‘VI-VII’ almost approaches a rhythmic direction, as several pitched pulse-tones (or loops) are layered together to create a rudimentary structure. ‘IX’ uses effected piano alongside lo-fi noises to evoke a mood of solemn nostalgia -- like a musty old photograph. The closer, ‘X-XI’ www.News4UOwensboro.com • Owensboro August 2009
which add drama to the track. “I’m Still Here” has a bluegrass soul with sharp, tangy guitar composition and lyrics of sorrow and yearning. “Came Here to Fight” is reminiscent of MxPx punk. It is catchy, nasal, and full of energy. “Second Hand High” is a classic rock and roller with fancy, bluesy guitar work and fairly unique lyrics. Tumbledown is a sturdy, musically unique band and could be so much more with polished lyrics. –Nick DuRcHolz
The Lonely H Concrete Class (The control Group)
Terra Ambient Wanderlust is closer to the noise of a furnace, insistent and jaggedly abrasive. Overall, ‘Tape Chants’ proves to be a curious and challenging experiment for Kowalsky, of which I’d expect even greater fruits in the future. -- ToDD zacHRiTz
(lotuspike)
Tumbledown Self Titled (End Sounds)
It’s refreshing to see more and more transgenred bands out there. Tumbledown is exactly that and with Mike Herrera and three other very talented musicians to flank him, this band defines a tone of their own. Bluegrass, classic rock, folk, and a punk energy are the whirlwind that is Tumbledown. To be honest the music on the album is well-polished sonic anarchy but the lyrical department is just a bit redundant. One can only write so many songs about drinking, fighting, and sweethearts before it all starts to mesh together. At any rate, it is high noon and Tumbledown is ready to draw. “Butcher of San Antoine” romanticizes a murderer in the Wild West by dark, mysterious lyrics and structured, rapid-fire guitar composition. It is punctuated by lonesome female vocals
Textural electronic composer Jeff Kowal’s relative newness to the genre is definitely not reflected in this, his third album as Terra Ambient. Wanderlust is Kowal’s personal soundtrack to his new home in the American Southwest, and it seems he has captured that vibe marvelously. The mysterious and magical “Myth,” for example, blends tribal drums with darkly cinematic strings and erupts into a dramatic and melodic crescendo, giving off a distinctly dusky, primeval mood. “Visionquest” begins as a darker, solemn synthscape as well, before giving way to a more uplifting and flighty direction. Kowal seems to be gaining some ground melodically on this release, gravitating from the pure texture/mood and into a more structured sense of landscape, and it works quite well. Imagine a new soundtrack to something like “Baraka” or even “Planet Earth” and you will be, perhaps, in the ballpark. Kowal is a master of mood and shadowy texture, and “Wanderlust” is perhaps his finest work yet. -- ToDD zacHRiTz
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The Lonely H is a working-man’s rock band with a no nonsense attitude and a mean dedication to their music. These four guys from Washington State have a passion for touring and are currently backing their third full length album. Their music itself is clearly road inspired and perfect for the free-roaming rebel in us all. Lead vocalist Mark Fredson is graced with an ideal voice to compliment the vintage and bluesy sound of the instruments. The best part about these guys is they can switch from high gear to getting down in a mellow way and still sound legit. The Lonely H is a choice cut of blue-collar rock. “Cold Blues” is a track born out of a hole in the wall blues bar with all the passion, unrefined energy, and high pitch guitar. “White Horse Tears” is a smoother, more mournful track spiced up with piano licks and heavy lyrics. “Take Care” is a Pink Floyd-esque slow, love song with decent lyrics and soothing vocals. “Other Side of the Water” is a mean blues rocker firing all pistons offering catchy guitar licks and a strong, steady beat. There is no doubt this band has plentodd zachritz ty of talent however they are Contributor rough around the edges (and not in the good way). Their vocal harmony needs work and their capable originality just isn’t all there. –Nick DuRcHolz nick durcholz
Staff Writer
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IN THEATERS NOW August 7th Julie and Julia (Sony Pictures)
August 7th
G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra (Paramount) The trailer has been playing and audiences have been laughing. But G.I. Joe is not a comedy. Yet, the thought of it is rather comical. File this one under “Yep! We’re out of ideas!“ Director Stephen Sommers (The Mummy, Van Helsing) rallies the troops (Dennis Quaid, Channing Tatum, Sienna Miller and more) for this special effects extravaganza based, yes, on a childhood toy. I admit it. I had a G.I. Joe doll when I was younger and he was at his best when he was performing shock-and-awe tactics on my sister’s unsuspecting Barbie townhouse and stealing her corvette. That was my Rise of the Cobra!
August 14th
The Time Traveler’s Wife (New Line Cinema) Audrey Niffenegger’s beloved 2003 book may remind you a bit of Lost. How is that, Chad? Well, I will tell you, faithful reader. The Time Traveler’s Wife tells the story of a woman named Clare (played here by Rachel McAdams). Clare is hopelessly devoted to man named Henry (played by Eric Bana), who’s hopelessly held hostage by time. In fact, he constantly shuffles back and forth between time periods and Clare never knows when he’s coming or going. Bottom line . . . this movie was made for romantics. No, not The Romantics, who heard the secrets that you keep when you were talking in your sleep! I mean, true romantics! And it will take a true romantic to buy into this notion that love waits and is timeless. • 32 •
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August 21st
Inglourious Basterds (Weinstein Company) For me, this is the must-see movie of the year! Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, Death Proof) is an absolute genius and his latest endeavor has me all agog! Simply agog! Brad Pitt stars as Lieutenant Aldo Raine, who leads a small unit of Jewish-American soldiers into Nazi-occupied France to get revenge on German soldiers. What I like about Quentin Tarantino is the fact that nobody is making movies like his. G.I. Joe will play out like every other mindless action adventure. The Time Traveler’s Wife will play out like other romantic dramas. But Inglourious Basterds, when it’s all said and done, will be a unique theatrical experience. Love him or hate him, Quentin Tarantino promises us that with every feature film. I guess you could say he’s a “glorious basterd!”
August 28th
The Final Destination (New Line Cinema) and H2 (Dimension Films) Remember the old game show Press Your Luck? The one with Peter Tomarken and the Whammies? Well, meet the new whammies! The Final Destination franchise has been pressing its luck since it debuted back in 2000. While it actually had a decent premise, it spiraled into a slasher flick with fate as the serial killer. Whammy! Director Rob Zombie has been pressing his luck since 2003, when he pushed the boundaries of taste with House of 1000 Corpses. He pressed it further in 2007 when he inexplicably and unforgivably took massive creative license with Halloween and the story of Michael Myers. He’s back and is now taking creative liberty with Halloween 2. Another Whammy! Guys, quit pressing your luck.
www.News4UOwensboro.com • Owensboro August 2009
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chad benefield
Meryl Streep as Julia Child? Sign me up! Heck! I would watch Meryl Streep play Bobby Flay or Tyler Florence. Director Nora Ephron’s new movie is based on Julie Powell’s 2005 reflection about how she tried to make over 500 Julia Child recipes in one year. Playing Powell is Amy Adams, who recently got the honor of working with Meryl Streep on the set of Doubt, one of the best movies of 2008. These two actresses have proven that they when they collaborate, magic happens. I can’t wait to see Julie and Julia and sample the dish they’ve cooked up!
NEW RELEASES August 11th I Love You, Man (Paramount)
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August 4th The Soloist (Paramount)
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Atonement and Pride and Prejudice director Joe Wright changes gears dramatically (much like I did the day I learned how to drive a stick shift. A high school friend had to be treated for whiplash). Wright leaves the period piece behind for a modern-day expose on mental illness, specifically paranoid schizophrenia. Jamie Foxx stars as Nathaniel Ayers, homeless musical prodigy and former Julliard student who battles the disease. Robert Downey Jr. plays Steve Lopez, the newspaper journalist covering his story. The Soloist has grand aspirations, I suppose. But then again, so do the North Koreans. This film, long-delayed by Paramount Pictures, ends up a study in bad directorial choices. There are many, but I feel compelled to point out the fact that we get to hear the female voice inside Nathaniel’s head. She sounds just like the woman in the OnStar commercials! GRADE: C-
August 4th Obsessed (Screen Gems)
You better not be messin’ with Beyonce’s man! But that’s exactly what Ali Larter (Heroes) does when she tries to get all Bootylicious on her chiseled Afro-centric boss, Derek, played by Idris Elba. Look! Make no mistake, here. This is a second-rate Fatal Attraction knock-off. It’s completely cheap and hilariously over-the-top, but I liked it. And here’s why. I sat in my theatre seat knowing the film was building up to a gigantic cat fight. And I love girl fights. This is precisely why I used to walk through the smoking area at Daviess County High School to get from Math Analysis class to A.P. English IV. Girl fights rock! And Beyonce going at with a little blond bimbo is Irreplaceable. GRADE: BOwensboro August 2009 • Call for Advertising Information (270) 485-2292
Proof that prayer works. 2009 has been a dark movie season and I‘ve needed Jesus. This year has been two cups of ass. But this side-splitting comedy from director John Hamburg (Along Came Polly) single-handedly saved the first quarter. Paul Rudd stars as Peter, who, because he has absolutely no candidates for a “best man” at his upcoming wedding, is encouraged by his fiancé to find some male friends. He finds Sydney, played by Jason Segel, who was fabulous in the equally-funny Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and the two forge a friendship that is unconventional and hilarious. I Love You, Man is refreshing, anything but by-the-numbers, and laugh-out-loud good. It’s the best movie of the year! I loved it, Man! GRADE: A-
August 18th
Hannah Montana: The Movie (Buena Vista) I think a more appropriate title would be I Suppose it’s Better than Burning in Eternal Damnation. Remember when I previewed this movie and wrote about Miley Cyrus’ appearance on the red carpet at the Academy Awards, where she said she hoped to be back in 2010 as a Best Actress nominee for this film? Well, if that happens I will quit writing this column and check myself into a psychiatric hospital and spend the rest of my days humming The Climb and eating my own hair. Miley Cyrus sucks and this movie reinforces my theory. She’s the untalented product of an untalented man who realized the only way he was going to make money was to capitalize on his young daughter. Kids may like Miley Cyrus and her alter-ego, Hannah Montana, but adults see beyond the disguise. GRADE: D
August 25th Adventureland (Miramax)
On the surface, the film from director Greg Mottola (Superbad) looks like it’s going to be an amusing sideshow attraction. One expects a comingof-age love story set in a glorified carnival to have a carnival-like atmosphere, right? Well, that atmosphere has apparently been burned up by major industry and aerosols. Actually, I blame the joyless Kristen Stewart (Panic Room, Twilight), who, again, sucks the life out of every scene she’s in. While her male costar Jesse Eisenberg (from the short-lived television show Get Real, where he played younger brother to Anne Hathaway) is likeable and engaging, Stewart is there looking drab, pouting, murmuring her lines. It’s appropriate, I guess, that this girl is the star of a vampire movie franchise. She’s a complete vein drain! GRADE: D+ • 33 •
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