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FEATURES 6 We Were there – were you?

36 walkS oF liFe – regiSter! run! (or walk)

by Mark McCoy

by Dylan Gibbs

8 digitS – by the numberS

38 evaNsville iCemeN – new SeaSon, new look, all pro

by Bean Counters

10 Styx – tour kickoFF iN evaNsville

by Dylan Gibbs

39 Sore thumbS – “video games live” previeW

by Ashley Brown

12 JaSon aldean – hot NeW CoUNtry Comes to toWN

by Dan Woolsey

40 corey Smith – preview oF a good-time gig

by Alison Sigman

INTRO

65 roCky horror picture Show – gender-benderS at mesker by Alison Sigman

66 FrightFul FaceS – the CraFt oF horror art by Dylan Gibbs

67 FaShion – halloween, CoUples style

41 brieFS – extra newS 4u

by Paul Dockery

by Dylan Gibbs

by matt rowe

15 spookhoUse roUNdUp – where the ScareS are

42 tri-State bride – announce your Big day… Free

69 BroadWay iN evanSville – spriNg aWakeNiNg

by Helen Hamilton

by Alison Sigman

62 Fall FeStival – to eat, See and be Seen…

85 Show review – From the good seats

by Dylan Gibbs

by Alison Sigman

by Paul mattingly

18 bourbon blog – Whiskey’s QUiCker…

63 cool JaZZ – loCals Chip iN oN NeW Charity Cd

86 blueS noteS – liFt yoUr spirits With the BlUes

by Dylan Gibbs

by “Johnny Full-Time” John luttrell

by Alison Sigman

16 evaNsville philharmonic – pops seasoN opeNer

by Tom Fischer

19 local cheF Spotlight – veNeraBle eatery the pUB by Dylan Gibbs

by Dylan Gibbs

64 CCW WrestliNg – weekly drama at the ColiseUm by Casey Carnage

87 the reel deal – the re-animator by matt hotz

FUN STUFF 94 soUNdBoard: the mUsiCiaN’s ForUm

95 ComiC: Broke CraCker by Nick Folz

by Dylan Gibbs

publisher Bashar Hamami

promotions Tori Weaver

Business manager Sharon Tindle

account executives Carolyn Cummings Nick Doerter Keith LaCrosse

sharon@atomapublishing.com

managing editor Dylan Gibbs

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director of operations Amanda Smith

amanda@atomapublishing.com

Web programming Jeff Lingis

production Supervisor Jaqulyn Woolsey

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graphic artist Lisa Corcoran Staff photographer Mark McCoy Staff writer Alison Sigman

october 2010 REVIEWS 33 BEER 34 FOOD 35 WINE 78 MUSIC 88 FILM

GUIDES 20 RESTAURANTS 31 BANDS 32 CLUBS 43 NIGHT LIFE 70 ARTS & ETC. 72 ROAD TRIPS

by Alison Sigman

68 evaNsville mUseUm – checking with the CoNtemporaries

14 lil wyte – party gig oN the West side

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Contributors Ashley Brown, Casey Carnage, Paul Dockery, Tom Fischer, Nick Folz, Helen Hamilton, Matt Hotz, Ron Hull, Jabez, John Luttrell, Amy Mangold, Paul Mattingly, Mark McCoy, Matt Rowe, Lanea Stagg, Tom Tindle, Dan Woolsey, Todd Zachritz

12 on the cover on the cover this month... this month... daUghtry styX Photograph: Credit ash Newell

Courtesy aeg

the CroWd Photograph: Courtesy of the CroWd

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WE WERE THERE [ by Mark McCoy ]

Volksfest at Germania

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WE WERE THERE [ by Mark McCoy ]

Frog Follies at the 4-H

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DIGITS

[Randomized]

$1.5 billon

Amount U.S. consumers spend annually on Halloween costumes.

99%

The percentage of pumpkins grown in the U.S. that are used to make Jack-O-Lanterns.

1556 The year “All-HallowsEven” appeared in English; this was, of course, the origin of the word “Halloween.”

36.8 million

Estimated number of Halloween night trick-or-treaters between the ages of 5 and 13.

106 million

Estimated number of potential trick-or-treat stops (based on Census data).

$2 billion

Average sales figure for Halloween candy sales in the United States. • 10 •

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1725

Weight, in pounds, of the world’s biggest pumpkin. It was grown in Ohio in 2009 and broke the previous record of 1689 pounds.

54.72

Number of seconds it took American Stephen Clarke to carve a pumpkin. Clarke is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as setting the mark for “Fastest Pumpkin Carved.”

5000

Number of years that pumpkins have been grown in North America.

1926

Year legendary magician Harry Houdini died. Houdini died on Halloween of a ruptured appendix.

1978

Year in which the John Carpenter classic, Halloween first appeared in theaters.

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Eight Pieces of a Multimedia Grand Illusion

Styx has been playing music since the early 1970s. Their hometown is Chicago, IL, and they

Ashley brown

have remained based there since the beginning of their career. The band has twelve studio albums under their belt, four being consecutive multi-platinum albums: The Grand Illusion; Pieces of Eight; Paradise Theater; and Cornerstone. Their music has been featured in television shows, such as South Park and Freaks and Geeks, movies, such as Big Daddy, Volkswagen commercials, and currently a few NFL teams are using the song “Renegade.” I had the pleasure of chatting with James Young, one of the original members of Styx, to discuss the upcoming tour and the opening show, which is here in Evansville. They will be performing at The Centre on Thursday, October 14; tickets are available at the Roberts Stadium and Centre box offices, all Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com and by phone at 800-745-3000.

NFU: What can the fans expect from this tour? JY: They will hear songs that we have never preformed live before. We are doing the Grand Illusion album in its entirety in the same order in which the vinyl LP was sequenced and we will be doing the same for the Pieces of Eight album. There’s a couple of songs on those records that we have never preformed live before. Contributor

Will be performing any of your other major hits that weren’t included on Grand Illusion or Pieces of Eight? Perhaps one, perhaps two. But most of the big songs we play are these days are actually on those two albums. What about songs like “Lady,” “Babe,” or “Mr. Roboto”? Nope. • 12 •

What’s the current Styx lineup? The new incarnation of Styx that has been on the road for the past twelve years, so it’s not new anymore. In terms of the five people that recorded the Grand Illusion and Pieces of Eight, Tommy (Shaw) and I are the only two regulars that will be on stage the whole night. Chuck, our original bass player, comes out and he won’t be at every show because he has the HIV virus and has almost died a couple of times. He’s healthier and very stable, but his energy level is much lower. So we have another bass player, Ricky Phillips, who notably was the bass player in the band The Babies, which was a big deal in the early 80s and late 70s in fact. He was also in Bad English and he’s done a lot of great things. He’s in the starting lineup and Chuck, as our original bass player, comes out at the end of the night. I don’t know if Chuck will be in Evansville or not.

Then we have Todd Sucherman on drums, who last year Modern Drummer Magazine voted him the No. 1 rock drummer in the world, reader’s poll. So even though our original drummer, John Panozzo, passed away in 1996, his replacement, at least in the eyes of people that read drum magazines, is the best in the world. Lawrence Gowan was a Canadian superstar that never quite broke through the states on his own, but he is truly an amazing rock showman and an amazing conservatory trained pianist, keyboardist. He’s a great singer and writer in his own right. In my judgment, everything is subjective of course when talking about art; this is the best lineup of Styx to ever take the stage. People will see an amazing show. I don’t think we ever brought to a show the video wall behind us instead of a single backdrop with the band’s logo on it. My friend, Steve Jones, [who] I went to college with, made it. He www.News4UOnline.com • October 2010

will direct the visuals that you see up there and that will serve to enhance the concert experience, not only will we perform the music, but the visuals will never have been seen, it’s being created as we speak. It’s a multi media presentation. why did you choose those two particular albums? Grand Illusion is by far our biggest selling record of all of them, so that was an obvious choice. “Blue Collar Man” and “Renegade” are two songs that are still in the set. Dennis not in the band for eleven plus years, the last twelve concert seasons, we do still do “Come Sail Away” and “Grand Illusion” and any song that Dennis wrote is fair game for us to perform, because of the copyright laws, so that’s not an issue. And there will some more that Dennis wrote that we will perform as well. It’s going to be a great night of rock n’ roll particularly for fans who were alive back then, but even for fans that have never seen the band before. This will probably be the best show that we’ve ever brought to Evansville. when grand illusion was recorded, what was that like? did you guys realize how big of a hit for you? Well, no. There was certainly a sense that our star was rising at that point in time. It was our seventh album and there are seven songs. It was released on 7-777. Not that we’re superstitious or anything, but we created a lucky environment for ourselves mentally and emotionally. And fortunately we had done enough hard career work of setting the stage for ourselves in the albums we had recorded previously, and change of

management, and record companies back in ’75. I think this was our time and we came up with the right record and the record company was there ready to push with every asset, every resource they had.

what led to your reconciliation in the 90s? I think that when you’re in twenties and early thirties, as we were, we had all started to tire of each other. People always say that when there’s emotional and creative tension in a writing group or team of creative people that makes things better somehow. That end result of the creative output is held to a higher standard. I used to hate that notion; but in retrospect, Dennis and I had very different musical tastes, mine and Tommy’s are much closer but are still a long ways from coinciding with one another. We were all very different writers and that brought all kinds of different mindsets into the writing process. In hindsight I see that indeed that creative elevated the work that we did but it’s utter hell to be in that room doing it. We were all driven to succeed, learn to compromise, pick and choose your battles, and put that stuff aside when you get on stage.

styx is considered to be a big party band. you guys never seemed to be into that scene, not like some of the other bands that were around in the 70s and 80s. how was that avoided? This is a band of married men, apart from Chuck, who in the traditional sense will always be considered a bachelor. Not that we didn’t whoop it up and have some fun, but in terms of the debauchery you read about with the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin and things like that, that stuff was not there. As far as drugs and addiction, I don’t think we totally avoided alcohol. Tommy himself, his thing was mostly the alcohol, but he was divorced around the peak of our career and made many new friends on the road. He had some problems with substance abuse, but now has been clean and sober for twenty years. We stayed based in the Midwest, our families knew each other, and we weren’t subject to the same pressure as kicking off their “grand illusion/pieces of eight tour” we would have been in october 14 at 7:30 p.m. California, they’re much Unedited audio from this interview is wilder and woollier out available online at news4uonline.com there in the reports I hear.

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thE rundown:

styX live at the CeNtre

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jason aldean wide open country

Country stars have to wear a lot of hats. They have to be singers, actors in their music videos, male performers try to come off as sensitive, manly, an all around fun guy to be around. They usually pull this off while wearing a giant Stetson atop their head. It’s been five years since Jason Aldean came upon ALISON the country scene, and he proudly encompasses all that SIGMAN Staff Writer it means to be a modern country artist. Under this hat lives a man with four number ones on Billboard Country’s charts as well as a number of other smash hits, and 3.5 million copies of his albums sold. Those hits have set him apart from the other faces on the charts, something that is rooted in his personal choice to stray from the pack. “I don’t want my records to sound like everybody else’s,” he insists. “The only way to do that is to cut it like we do… with my touring band and with an engineer that nobody else uses in Nashville, and I’m

really proud of that.” Aldean is on the road yet again, stopping in Evansville on October 15 to celebrate the continued success of Wide Open but also to promote his latest album due out in November called My Kinda Party. Aldean got his start on the charts with his self-titled debut album released in early 2005, which generated the breakaway hit “Hicktown.” The notably upbeat song paints a vivid picture of down-home country life. “I can picture guys sitting out in their yard, working in their yard, bending over to plant some trees or something, and half their crack shows,” laughs Aldean. “I mean, that’s kind of one of the things that drew me into the song. The song talks about things that I grew up experiencing.” • 14 •

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His personal ties to the song, co-written by Big Kenny & John Rich (of Big & Rich fame) helped put his name on the country map and helped earn him the title of “Top New Male Vocalist” at the 2006 Academy of Country Music Awards. In 2007 he released his sophomore follow up, Relentless. CMT says Aldean “hit his stride” with this release thanks to strong attitude from “Johnny Cash,” and deep emotion with “Who’s Kissing You Tonight.” His biggest success has come from his latest album Wide Open¸ which hosts such hits as “She’s Country” and “Big Green Tractor.” An album that embraces a free life, as the title hints, the album also recognizes all the speed bumps that life brings. “Wide Open is the only way I know how to live. When it came time to give this album a title, that track just summed it all up... it describes my

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personality and attitude 100 percent,” explains Aldean. “Me and the guys in the band went into the studio and recorded these songs live, and tried to picture ourselves playing them in an arena down the road somewhere. I think you can definitely feel that energy. “ His newest project was recorded while on tour, just the way he likes it and it a complete representation of the artist he is. “The album is named My Kinda Party because it’s totally representative of what I like and that my fans have come to expect on my records and at the ‘party’ we throw at our shows,” says Aldean. “I think the key is knowing who you are as an artist and taking it to an extreme without ripping anybody else off... it’s all about knowing what it is that sets you apart.” The title track off the album was released in August and has been making its way up the charts all fall. Aldean’s Wide Open Tour will be at Roberts Stadium Friday, October 14 is joined by special guests Luke Bryan and The McClymonts. Show starts at 7:30, and tickets are $29.75 - $39.75 and may be purchased at the box office at Roberts Stadium and The Centre, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com and by phone at 800-745-3000.

thE rundown:

JasoN aldeaN with special guests luke Bryan and the mcClymonts Friday, october 15 at 7:30 p.m. roberts stadium

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droP thE bEat, fEEl thE hEat lil wytE livE

memPhis, teNNessee is sQuarely aNd riGhtfully oN the maP as a hotBed of hiP-hoP taleNt, the most famous probably being the Three 6 Mafia, which can trace its origins back almost 20 years to the city on the Mississippi where brothers DJ Paul and Lord Infamous began collaborating with like-minded artists. Among the many young rappers who came to light under the tutelage of Three 6 and the associated creative collective Hynotize Minds is none other than Lil Wyte, a rapper straight from the grittier streets of Memphis. Wyte – along with fellow Tennesseans JellyRoll and Brabo Gator – will be in town for a giant party on Saturday, October Paul 23, with a gig scheduled at Boney June’s plus some other fun dockEry stuff before and after the show. Contributor Born Patrick Lanshaw, Lil Wyte had lyrical talent from a young age – while still a boy, he could render a perfect version of the Sir-MixA-Lot megahit, “Baby Got Back.” In high school he perfected his game through freestyle battles; it was during this time that he adopted the name Lil Wyte and began writing down his raps rather than simply freestyling. It was from within the Memphis scene that Lil Wyte got his professional start. He appeared on a track with Project Pat, older brother of Three 6 co-founder Juicy J. But it was Wyte’s own DIY ethic that propelled him into the greater collective consciousness. He formed his own group, the Shelby Forest Clique; soon their music caught the ear of the Three 6’s Juicy J and DJ Paul – before long the group disbanded; Wyte, however, was the one signed on with Three 6 as a solo artist. Lil Wyte’s debut, Doubt Me Now, was a hit in the underground, and helped underscore the power of self-promotion. Without any traditional marketing behind the release, Doubt Me Now sold over 135,000 copies. Building upon the underground success of his debut, Lil Wyte recorded and released Phinally Phamous in 2004 on the Hypnotize Minds label in late 2004; it did even better, saleswise than Doubt Me Now, selling over 230,000 units. His 2007 release, The One and Only, came out through Asylum (a member of the Warner Music Group). Produced by old friends Juicy J and DJ Paul, the album launched at number 46 on the Billboard 200 and sold nearly 16,000 • 16 •

its first week. The album also garnered Lil Wyte critical acclaim; Rhapsody included it in their list of “The Best 10 Albums By White Rappers.” Solidly back on the Hypnotize Minds label, Lil Wyte put out The Bad Inﬂuence as a followup to The One and Only. A collection of hazy, smoky party tracks if even there was one, The Bad Inﬂuence was also well-received critically and helped to further cement Lil Wyte’s place among the genre’s better performers. Fellow Volunteer State artist Jellyroll’s coming along on the 23rd. The Antioch (Nashville suburb) native has a collection of his albums and mixtapes available online, including a collaboration with Lil Wyte reported to be released this year called Trap Addict. JellyRoll’s online presence is solid – at jellyrollmusic.com you can catch videos, blog posts, downloads of his music and much more. Another independent artist making his way to Evansville for this show on October 23 is Brabo Gator, also a native of Antioch, Tennessee. Gator’s seen success with a string of well-crafted and well-received albums, including Target on Lock and 2010’s Underboss. This show is bringing top-quality talent from largely self-made artists in a one-night only event that offers something besides simply a party/gig (though it will have that, too). For a little extra, event organizers have set up a pre-show dinner, where guests have the chance to sit down with Lil Wyte, JellyRoll and Brabo Gator – that’s set for 5 p.m. The gig’s set to start at 8 p.m. and after that, a kickin’ after-show party is slated for fans who want to keep it all rolling along into the night. And if you’re there and you’re 21 or over and so inclined, beer will be for sale, too.

thE rundown:

lil Wyte with special guests

Jellyroll and Brabo gator Saturday, october 23 at boney June’s – 8 p.m. tickets available at the door or in advance by calling 812-499-6668 More online: www.lil-wyte.net www.jellyrollmusic.com www.myspace.com/mrbrabogator

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spook house round-up

Old Courthouse Catacombs & the House of Lecter

Where: Old Courthouse Catacombs - 4th & Vine House of Lecter - 325 Main Street When: Started September 24. Open Friday and Saturday evenings 7 p.m. – midnight. $$$: $12 will get you into each building once. $20 combo ticket ALISON will get you into both houses as many times as you can make it SIGMAN in one night! Discount coupons are available on the last page Staff Writer of this magazine and online at oldcatacombs.com. Why it’s special: Two buildings, two blocks apart, twice the scare. Also be on the lookout for “Night of the Werewolves” – in 3D! (Shirtless werewolves!) They’ve taken great lengths to keep these Halloween mainstays current and fresh each year, which is achieved with the use of 3D graphics and glasses a terrifying movielike experience with scares and attractions that really do “jump out” at you! Be sure to check out the Catacombs dance room to see a spectacular performance of Eminem’s “Love the Way You Lie.” While House of Lecter features a 3D ‘Time Tunnel” sure to get your heart pumping! --See ad on page 96 and page 92 for coupon!

Newburgh Zombie Farm

Where: 5466 Vann Rd. Newburgh, IN When: Every Thursday – Sunday starting October 1 at 7 p.m. $$$: Adults: $10, Children $5. Why it’s special: Aside from the “no scare” specials from 6 – 6:45 p.m., this fundraiser for the Newburgh Civitan Organization brings together teens and adults as they learn to channel creativity while showing others how to have a frightfully good time. --See ad on page 43 and page 92 for coupon!

Boo at the Zoo!

Where: Mesker Park Zoo, 1545 Mesker Park Drive. When: October 15-17, 22-24 5-8 p.m. $$$: $6 Why it’s special: Thanks to the newly renovated nocturnal exhibit, children can see the real creatures of the night while enjoying the other treats set up around the zoo! Trick-or-treating, face painting, crafts, and even a magician will all be on hand to help your little one have a fun and safe Halloween experience.

The Asylum

Where: The corner of Fulton Avenue and the Lloyd Expressway When: Fridays and Saturdays through Halloween from 8 p.m. to midnight. Why it’s special: Blending two haunted houses (“The Asylum” and “”The Slaughter House”) along with a “Last Ride” – a coffin simulator designed to mimic guests’ trip to their burial, the long-running scare-fest offers unique scares for all.

Willard Library “Grey Lady Ghost Tour”

Where: Willard Library, 21 First Avenue When: October 21 – 22, 28 – 30 $$$: FREE! But space is limited, so sign up on their website www.willard.lib.in.us to reserve your space and get the tour time you want. Why it’s special: The grey lady first appeared to a custodian in the 1930s since then she’s been the subject of investigations, and suspect of spooky events that have taken place. The tour follows locations of some of her more famous frights.

Historic Newburgh Ghost Walk

Where: Downtown Newburgh When: October 22 6:30 p.m., October 23-24 5:00 p.m. Tours leave every 15 minutes. $$$: $7 for adults, $4 for children 4 – 12, after October 20th price rise to $9 for adults, $5 for children 4 – 12. Why it’s special: A choice of two different routes, feature two different tales allow visitors a peak into the mysterious and murderous mayhem history of this river city. October 2010 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

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evANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC’S “BROADWAY NIGHTS” POPS SERIES OPENER IS HERE

Now that the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra’s season is underway, it’s time to introduce more of what’s to come; the organization’s Pops Series begins this month on October 2 and 3, with two tune-packed programs featuring some of the finest Broadway songs. “Broadway Nights” – the music of Lerner & Loewe – will see the Victory Theatre alive with the sounds and songs of some of the biggest hits to have come from the legendary lyricist/composer musical pair who scored many of the mid-20 th century’s favorite shows along the Great White Way.

On the evening of Saturday, October 2 and the afternoon of Sunday the 3rd, the Evansville

Philharmonic Orchestra will be joined by the outstanding Evansville Philharmonic Chorus, along with three special guests from the world of Broadway who will lend their voice to the party. Among the tunes on the program’s “playbill” include selections from My Fair Lady, Brigadoon, Camelot, Gigi and Paint Your Wagon – and throughout the performances, audience members will find themselves transported from such varied locations as London, a Gold Rush mining camp, an enchanted village and a mythic scene from the legendary Knights of the Round Table.

Who are these special guests making their way to the Victory to lend their talents to these

programs? Tamra Hayden is not only a world-class vocalist; she is also an acclaimed actress and singer/ songwriter whose career has seen her on stage and in the studio. Critics have said of Ms. Hayden that she is an “emotionally rich, psychologically detailed singer that can reheat coffee” and “outsizzle Peggy Lee.” CDBaby chose her as one of their “Top Ten to Watch in 2010,” thanks in no small part to her new album I Believe in The Fire, a CD that combines elements of folk, rock and R & B and is backed by a plethora of seasoned instrumentalists. Hayden’s stage work includes starring roles in such productions as Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Fiddler on the Roof and It Ain’t Nothin’But the Blues. She’s also appeared – as she will with the Evansville Philharmonic – as a guest with Pops and Orchestral organizations across the country.

Craig Schulman’s resume

reads like a dream; he has performed the title roles in Phantom of the Opera and Jekyll & Hyde as well as the character Jean Valjean in Les Miserables – something he has done skillfully on stages around the world over 2000 times. Other Schulman credits include Evita, Fiddler on the Roof and The Secret Garden. He – as has Ms. Hayden – performed with orchestras and symphonies near and far, and, despite his busy performance and traveling schedule has even found time to create and produce the Broadway Nights Concert Series along with two solo programs: • 18 •

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Heroes, Monsters and Madmen and Craig Schulman on Broadway. A c to r, teacher

and

renowned vocalist Philip

Hernandez

rounds out the cast of special guests appearing with the EPO and Evansville Philharmonic Chorus for this Pops Series opener. He, too, has appeared in Les Miserables (as both male and female characters). In fact he is the only man in Broadway history

play

both Jean Valjean and Inspector Javert. Hernandez’s debut on Broadway came as a member of the original cast of the Tony Award-winning Kiss of the Spider Woman. Other stage credits for Hernandez include Paul Simon’s The Capeman, Man of La Mancha, Evita and as Rico in Barry Manilow’s Copacabana. Mr. Hernandez has even acted on the small screen in roles on ABC’s All My Children plus other daytime soaps One Life to Live, Another World and Loving. As a quick side note about the guests appearing with our Orchestra and Chorus – if you have a brochure from the Philharmonic that showcases the events of the 2010-11 season, you may notice a difference in the lineup for this Pops concert. Originally, Mr. Nat Chandler, another veteran of the stage, was scheduled to appear and perform for “Broadway Nights.” Since the brochure was assembled and distributed, however, Chandler was offered and accepted a role on Broadway’s smash hit Spamalot. Suffice it to say that this speaks not only of Chandler’s talent and ability, but also of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra’s ability find talent of his caliber. And find them the EPO has; each of the three visiting performers bring world-class professionalism to the stage, and with the phenomenal Orchestra and Chorus in the house to help properly mix all of the sounds together, audiences should expect a program nothing short of stellar.

thE rundown:

“broadway nightS”

– the music of lerner & loewe october 2 at 7:30 p.m. and october 3 at 2:30 p.m. victory theatre, downtown evansville 812-425-5050 evansvillephilharmonic.org

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DAY TRIP

[ Bourbon Blog ] Not many festivals can say, “Watch four Wild Turkey American Honey Girls riding a mechanical bull just down the road from where Bourbon is made.” Actually, no festival can say that. No other website can say that except for BourbonBlog.com. Now say to yourself, “There must be something they are doing right in Bardstown, Kentucky.” They know how to make Bourbon; that is a given. Take America’s Native Contributor Spirit and combine that with Southern Hospitality and people who are passionate about Bourbon and you get the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. By the way, they must really be doing that something right because this is my 6th consecutive Festival to enjoy, party at and cover for BourbonBlog.com To begin the week, BourbonBlog.com mixologist Stephen Dennison and I have arranged for a special tasting and tour with Drew Kulsveen of Kentucky Bourbon Distillers. They are responsible for such names as Kentucky Vintage, Johnny Drum, Rowan’s Creek, Noah’s Mill and more. Some whiskey experts believe that these are some of the best Bourbons from Kentucky Bourbon Distillers. Today, Drew tastes us on several of the finest including Willett Family Estate Single Barrel Bourbons including a three, eight, 13, and 17 yearold. As we taste, we take a private tour as Drew shows us the progress as they are restoring the distillery to its original state. The work is now in its final stages. Upon completion of renovations, Kentucky Bourbon Distillers will welcome visitors from all over the world. I can’t even begin to tell you how refined, complex and amazing these are, so I invite you to log on to BourbonBlog.com for video of the tasting. Now that my palette is what we call, “primed,” I’m prepared for a week full of tasting. Ok, I admit it, while it is all about giving you a taste of what we capture on BourbonBlog.com so that you can vicariously live the festivals along with us, I do want a taste myself! Kentucky Bourbon Festival brings together somewhere in the whiskey neighborhood of 50,000 attendees for a festival that benefits many regional organizations, nonprofits and worthwhile causes. It has one full time employee that works all year along with a few other part time employees, and the rest is left to hundreds of volunteers from the community and the Bourbon distilleries. Again, there aren’t many festivals

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that can say that. I climbed atop of a tanker truck full of Four Roses Bourbon. Now that is a claim that I have never had the opportunity to make. By the way, as you imagine the truck gong down the highway at 65 mph, get that image out of your head because the tanker truck I climbed was parked. It provided a great view of the Four Roses Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. With a full bottle of Four Roses in hand and plenty more in the truck, I wondered if I could tap the truck much like I would tap a keg of beer. Did I hear you say, “Please have them drive that one to Evansville and do it?” I’ll put a request in. With events like Wild Turkey’s “Boots and Bourbon,” “Cigars, Bourbon and Jazz” with Heaven Hill Distilleries, and “Let’s Talk Bourbon” with Four Roses, you need to stop by next year. Once you get to the Festival, there is a Bourbon waiting for you at almost every stop It isn’t only the official events that become the landscape to a trip on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail; it is the unique spots like Chapeze House in Bardstown. Chapeze House, built in 1787, is a beautiful Federalist mansion and one of the great historic places for Bourbon Tasting in Kentucky. Colonel Michael Masters is “The Host of Kentucky,” one of the most hospitable Southern gents we’ve ever met. Why yes ‘mam, I certainly am having some Bourbon as I write this. If you are of legal drinking age, you should too and join us. You can be there with us in an instant, log on to BourbonBlog.com and watch our Bourbon videos. A special thanks to filmmakers Brandon Boyd and Michael Poole of Enclave Media and also our Executive Producer Steven Cote for an incredible Kentucky Bourbon Festival week. Find BourbonBlog.com on Facebook, Twitter and everywhere your social media taste buds take you as you search for your next sip of whiskey. www.News4UOnline.com • October 2010

LOCAL CHEF SPOTLIGHT

[ Bubbles Pollack - The Pub ] Our ongoing peek into the kitchens of local eateries continues this month with a place many locals frequent for fun and frivolity. For over 30 years The Pub’s been a great place to meet, eat and drink – and the figure that looms largest in spirit and presence there is Bubbles. Here, he chimes in about some Pub history, his culinary inspirations plus some ghosts of dinners past…

N4U: What are some of your earliest memories about food and cooking? Did you cook a lot before The Pub came along? BP: [It] goes back to watching my great-grandmother, Maggie, fixing food for the family and farm hand – 15 people. This would have been in the mid-50s. My first job was as a short-order cook in a pool hall in the mid-60s. Who – if anyone in particular – taught or inspired you in the kitchen in some way, large or small? My great-grandmother, Maggie; my grandmother, Elsie and my mother. The Pub is well-known as a part-upscale, part pub-grub, part comfort food restaurant and bar; does this directly reflect the kinds of food you enjoy best? Of course I enjoy all of the fare at The Pub but I am always willing to try something different. When on trips I always try to find locally owned restaurants to have a meal. I try to have what is indicative of the restaurant’s area.

A slice of The Pub’s famous Pumpkin Delight, a great dessert this – or any other month.

Then there’s the gyro, which you’re also famous for. When did that first appear on the menu? The gyro has been The Pub’s staple since we opened, March 15, 1978.

What things go together to ensure that what the customers get on their plate is up to your standards? My stomach! Fortunately, over the past 32 years, The Pub has had some very good cooks. October 2010 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

Let’s talk about the soups. Where do the ideas come from? Are they sort of made “on the fly” or do you stick to recipes? I presently make all the soups except when I am out of town, not very often. I have probably 15 soup cookbooks that I reference and may use a combination of recipes to make a soup or tweak [it] with something that sounds like it would fit. A kitchen can be one of the most hectic places; what have you learned to keep things under control when it gets crazy in there? Gin or Irish coffee. For you personally, what are several things that comprise perfect meal? A perfect meal – being surrounded by good friends and a pretty lady.

With October being here and all, your Pumpkin Delight should be pretty in demand. Where did you get the recipe for it? It’s so unique. The recipe came from my mother. She served the pumpkin delight for Thanksgiving dinner some 20 years ago. It was a delight, so I asked for the recipe. [I] started serving it just for the Holiday season, but it was such a good seller it became the staple of our dessert menu. If you had your way, right now, what would you prepare for yourself for dinner tonight? Pan fried chicken, mashed potatoes, cream corn and gravy. And who would be at the table with you (living or dead)? I have been fortunate to have had dinner with some big icons – Henry Fonda, Hal Holbrook, Frank Sinatra, Harry Chapin, Barry Manilow, Aerosmith (food fight) – but I would most like to have dinner one more time with my dad, who passed in 1980… and the rest of my family. Nothing is better than being with the family. Priceless. Know a chef, restaurant owner or local “foodie” you’d like to see featured here? Send an email to editor@atomapublishing.com and tell us! • 21 •

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Black Buggy Restaurant (east) 4920 Davis Lant Dr. 473-0012 (wasington) Hwy. 57 S. 812-254-8966 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/MC stoll’s Country inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730 Under $10/Check MC/Visa/Reservations Accepted/No Alcohol/Buﬀet-style menu

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bar-b-Q barn 1003 E. Diamond Ave. 491-9868 Under $10/No Reservations/ No Alcohol/Checks, MC, VISA corky’s ribs & barbecue Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 1) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4227 Under $10/Casual/FullBar/ Credit Cards/Carry-Out hawg ‘N’ sauce (mt. vernon) 1600 Leonard Rd. 812-838-5339 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www.hawgnsaucebbq.com powered by Click4AMeal hickory pit stop 1521 N. Main St. 422-6919 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/AMEX landmark BBQ 3901 Broadway Ave. 401-7427 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC marx barbeque and catering Service 3119 W. Maryland St. 425-1616 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/ VISA, MC/Full Service Catering moonlite bar-b-Q inn (owensboro) 2840 W. Parrish Ave. 800-322-8989 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted for parties of 10 or more/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards/Beer & Wine the Nisbet inn (haubstadt) 6701 Nisbet Rd. 812-963-9305 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted r.J.’s smokehouse 1013 Weinbach Ave. 421-8020 Under $10/Carryout Only/ All Major Credit Cards Shyler’s bar-b-Q 405 S. Green River Rd. 476-4599 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards • 22 •

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[ Restaurant Guide ] Stepto’s bar-b-Q Shack 4430 1st Ave. 401-8227 Under $10-$15/Casual/Beer & Wine/ MC, VISA/Online ordering available – www.thebarbqshack.com powered by Click4AMeal wilson’s general Store, café & bbQ (evansville) 11120 Broadway Ave. 812-985-0202 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards wolf’s bar-b-Q restaurant 6000 First Ave. 424-8891 Under$10/Casual/Checks/Reservations Accepted/VISA/MC/Online ordering available – www.wolfsbarbq.com powered by Click4AMeal

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329 main street grille 329 Main Street 484-9649 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards applebee’s bar & grill (east) 5100 E. Morgan Ave. 471-0929 (west) 5727 Pearl Dr. 426-2006 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/ Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards Bar louie 7000 Eagle Crest Blvd. 476-7069 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Beef o’Brady’s (newburgh) 8177 Bell Oaks Dr. 490-9464 Under $10/Causal/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards blush ultra lounge & tapas bar 615 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4700 $10-$15/Upscale casual/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards boston’s the gourmet pizza 3911 Venetian Dr. 812-853-3400 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Cheeseburger in paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. 475-1074 $10-$15/Casual/$10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards chili’s grill & bar 600 N. Green River Rd. 475-1510 $15-$20/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Service Bar/ All Major Credit Cards doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards www.News4UOnline.com • October 2010

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[ Restaurant Guide ] gator’s hot Fish 1203 N. Main St. 424-7733 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/No Credit Cards/No Alcohol Firefly Southern grill 6636 Logan Dr. 402-2354 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.fireﬂysoutherngrill.com powered by Click4AMeal Food With Flair 122 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. 812-250-7995 Under $10/No Alcohol/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards hadi shrine 6 Walnut St. 423-4285 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards hollywood bar & grill (Next to Showplace Cinemas) 4706 Morgan Ave. 402-5122 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. 475-0229 Under $10/Casual/ Beer & Wine/ VISA, MC, AMEX

koodie-hoo’s (mt. vernon) 231 W. 2nd St. 812-838-5202 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards la Sombra coffee house 318 Main St. 492-4567 Under $10/No Alcohol Served/ All Major Credit Cards/ Espresso Bar and Gifts major munch (Old Post Oﬃce Place, Downtown Evansville) 437-2363 Under $10/Casual/VISA, MC/ Online ordering available – www.majormunch.com powered by Click4AMeal max & erma’s Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 1) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4258 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

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o’brian’s Sports bar & grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 401-4630 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar on deck riverside bar & grill (henderson) 100 2nd St. 270-826-2424 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/MC, VISA, DSCVR ollie’s Sports bar & grill 4920 Bellemeade Ave. 401-2125 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards panera Bread 200 N. Burkhardt Rd. 476-7477 Under $10/All Major Credit Cards red robin gourmet Burgers 6636 E. Lloyd Exp. 473-4100 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards riverview by Firefly (Inside Old National Bank Building) 1 Main St. 464-VIEW Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol Served/All Major Credit Cards

Show-me’s (east) 1700 Morgan Center Dr. 401-SHOW (west) 5501 Pearl Dr. 402-7100 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar/Online ordering available – www.showmes.com powered by Click4AMeal Steeplechase café (Holiday Inn Airport) 4101 Hwy. 41 N. 424-6400 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards temptations buffet Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 2) 421 Riverside Dr. 433-4000 Under $10/Casual/ Credit Cards Accepted t.g.i. Friday’s (In Eastland Mall) 800 N. Green River Rd. 491-8443 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/No Reservations/ No Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards

trophy Club lounge & dining room (Inside Indiana Downs) 5480 E. Indiana St. 473-8910 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Accepted zoup Fresh soup Co. 6240 E. Virginia St. 477-2664 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards

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Canton inn restaurant 947 North Park Dr. 428-6611 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/ Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Charlie’s mongolian BBQ 315 E. Diamond Ave. 423-9897 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/MC, VISA China king 590 E. Diamond Ave. 423-1896 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/ Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards

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china Super buffet 127 N. Burkhardt Rd. 476-8788 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/VISA, MC, DSCVR china town buffet 5435 Pearl Dr. 425-8146 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Checks Accepted/Reservations Accepted/VISA, MC China village (newburgh) 8423 Bell Oaks Dr. 812-858-8238 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/No Alcohol Served/VISA/MC/DSCVR chopstick house restaurant 5412 E. Indiana St. 473-5551 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/Credit Cards crazy buffet 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. 437-8833 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No checks/Credit Cards golden Buddha 3221 Taylor Ave. 473-4855 (newburgh) 5066 S.R. 261 812-853-2680 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/ Checks Accepted/Full Service Bar/VISA/MC/DSCVR gracie’s Chinese Cuisine 12500 N. Hwy. 41 812-868-8888 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Janbo restaurant 4500 W. Lloyd Expwy. 422-8289 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/VISA, MC, DSCVR lucky dragon Chinese restaurant 4313 E. Morgan Ave. 479-5006 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/AMEX/MC mandarin garden Chinese restaurant 2013 N. Green River Rd. 476-7088 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol Served/VISA/MC mat. 888 China Bistro 5636 Vogel Rd. 475-2888 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Shing-lee chinese restaurant 215 Main St. 464-2769 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Service Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Szechwan chinese restaurant 669 N. Green River Rd. 479-7600 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/VISA, MC, AMEX

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[ Restaurant Guide ] taste of China 4579 University Dr. 422-1260 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Alcohol Served triple dragon buffet (newburgh) 7844 St. Rd. 66 812-853-1900 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol Served/Carryout Available/ All Major Credit Cards two Brothers 3806 N. 1st Ave. 423-6188 Under $10/Casual/Reservations/ MC, VISA, DSCVR Wok ‘N’ roll 311 S. Green River Rd. 474-0181 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards yen Ching Chinese restaurant 406 S. Green River Rd. 474-0181 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar

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café 111 111 S. Green River Rd. #D 401-8111 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC choo choo café & deli 915 Main St. 429-0283 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/ Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards coffee cottage & café 612 S. Weinbach Ave. 401-1930 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC dimond deli 421 Riverside Dr. 433-6122 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards donut bank bakery & coffee Shop (west) 210 N. St. Joseph Ave. 426-1011 (north) 2128 N. 1st Ave. 426-2311 1031 E. Diamond Ave. 8426-0011 (east) 5 N. Green River Rd. 479-0511 1950 Washington Ave. 477-2711 1200 Lincoln Ave. 402-4111 (newburgh) 3988 SR 261 812-858-9911 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol emge’s deli & ice cream 206-208 Main St. 422-3026/422-7030 Under $10/Casual/Checks/No Alcohol Finn’s café & bakery 920 Main St. 812-962-3694 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www.eatatfinns.com powered by Click4AMeal

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[ Restaurant Guide ] Fresh harvest deli 101 N.W. 1st St. 421-0407 801 St. Mary’s Dr. 471-9004 Under $10/Casual/MC/VISA grand traverse pie company 6245 Vogel Rd. 477-7437 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ All Major Credit Cards the granola Jar 1033 Mt. Pleasant Rd. 437-1899 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards the great american Bagel 3901 Morgan Ave. 476-7212 Under $10/Casual/MC, VISA Jimmy John’s gourmet sandwiches 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. Ste. C 401-5400 (newburgh) 8680 Highpoint Dr. Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Just rennies Cookies 102 S.E. 4th St. 490-8098 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards la Sombra coffee company 318 Main St. 492-4567 Under $10/Casual/VISA, MC, DSCVR maxine’s cafe & bakery 1322 N. Green River Rd. 473-3663 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ No Alcohol/All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.maxinescafebakery.com powered by Click4AMeal panera Bread 220 Burkhardt Rd. 476-7477 Under $10/Casual/ChecksAll Major Credit Cards penn Station east coast Subs (east) 137 N. Burkhardt Rd. 479-PENN (7366) (north) 4827 David Lant 402-PENN (west) 5310 Pearl Dr. 434-PENN (owensboro) 3625 Frederica St. 270-683-1515 (henderson) 1111 Barrett Rd. 270-826-7361 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ All Major Credit Cards penny lane coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. 421-8741 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards piece of Cake 210 Main St. 424-2253 Under $5/Casual/No Alcohol/No Reservations/Checks/DSCVR, VISA, MC planter’s coffee house (henderson) 130 N. Main St. 270-830-0927 Under $5/Casual/All Major Credit Cards

roly poly sandwiches 5702 E. Virginia St. 812-962-2326 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol Served/VISA, MC Schlotzsky’s deli 301 N. Green River Rd. 471-4011 Under $10/Casual/VISA, MC Spudz –n- Stuff (east) 812 S. Green River Rd. 401-7783 (west) 5225 Pearl Dr. 402-8287 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ No Reservations/All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www.spudznstuﬀ.com powered by Click4AMeal riverview by Firefly (In Old National Bank Place) 1 Main St. 464-VIEW Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol Served/All Major Credit Cards twilight Bistro 221 Main St. 421-0606 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards vecchio’s italian market & delicatessen (newburgh) 14 W. Jennings St. 490-7879 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Checks Accepted/VISA, MC, DSCVR

faMily/hoMEstylE the acropolis Fine greek cuisine & Spirits 501 N. Green River Rd. 475-9320 $10-15/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available - www.acropolisevv.com powered by Click4AMeal Black Buggy restaurant (east) 4920 Davis Lant Dr. 473-0012 (wasington) Hwy. 57 S. 812-254-8966 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/MC bob evans restaurant (east) 1125 N. Green River Rd. 473-9022 (west) 5201 Pearl Dr. 812-425-5100 (owensboro) 3123 Kentucky Hwy. 54 270-683-3515 (princeton) US 41 & State Rt. 64 812-386-1228 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/ No Alcohol Served/VISA/MC boonville café (boonville) 713 E. Main St. 812-897-2912 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/VISA, MC buffalo wild wings (bw3) (east) 713 N. Green River Rd. 471-9464 (west) 5404 Pearl Dr. 471-9464 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/ Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards Burger Bank 1617 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-2265 Under $10/Casual

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Carousel restaurant 5115 Monroe Ave. 479-6388 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards

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[ Restaurant Guide ]

charlie & barney’s 1801 W. Franklin St. 423-5355 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar

golden Corral (west) 5301 Pearl Dr. 423-4930 (east) 130 Cross Point Blvd. 473-1095 (henderson) 1770 S. Green St. 270-869-9310 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks/No Alcohol/All Major Credit Cards

Cracker Barrel 8215 Eagle Lake Dr. 479-8788 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/ Checks Accepted/Credit Cards cross-eyed cricket 2101 Pennsylvania St. 422-6464 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks Accepted/ Online ordering available – www.crosseyedcricketrestaurant.com powered by Click4AMeal culver’s Frozen custard butter burgers 1734 Hirschland Rd. 437-3333 Under $10/Casual/MC, VISA, DSCVR denny’s Classic diner (west) 5212 Weston Rd. 424-4472 (newburgh) 19501 Elpers Rd. 812-867-7156 Under $10/Casual/Formal/ Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

k&d dutch korner 13935 St. Wendel Rd. 812-963-9370 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Cash/Full Bar

ellis park-clubhouse (henderson) Hwy. 41 N. 800-333-8110 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Frontier restaurant & bar 12945 Hwy. 57 812-867-6786 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA, MC gemeca inn (Ft. branch) 802 E. Locust St. 812-753-4441 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/No Checks/ VISA, MC, AMEX • 26 •

hott’s grill 122 N. Weinbach Ave. 437-3377 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Checks/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

ihop 601 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-0510 Under $10, Casual/No Reservations/No Alcohol Served/All Major Credit Cards

dogtown tavern 6201 Old Henderson Rd. 423-0808 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/VISA, MC

Flying Saucer café (Inside the Airport) 7801 Bussing Dr. 423-1113 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

hootie hoot Saloon & grill Hwy. 261 & 66 490-9135 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks

hornville tavern 2607 W. Baseline Rd. 812-963-0967 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ No Credit Cards/Checks Accepted

denny’s restaurant (north) 4301 Hwy. 41 N. 423-9459 (east) 351 N. Green River Rd. 473-1063 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol/All Major Credit Cards

the Feed mill (poseyville) Hwy. 165 & I-64 812-874-2210 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

the hilltop inn 1100 Harmony Way 422-1757 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Cash/Check/ All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar

kt’s Fire grill (wadesville) 7247 Main St. 812-673-4996 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA, MC kippleville (Kipplee’s Partyhouse) 2322 Division St. 476-1936 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards knotty pine cafe 500 N. Main St. 423-0014 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/ Checks Accepted/Cash Only/ No Alcohol Served koodie-hoo’s (mt. vernon) 231 W. 2nd St. 812-838-5202 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards log inn (haubstadt) 12491 S. 200 E. 812-867-3216 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Service Bar

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[ Restaurant Guide ] merry-go-round restaurant 2101 Old Business 41 423-6388 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted o’Charley’s (east) 7301 E. Indiana St. 479-6632 (west) 5125 Pearl Dr. 424-3348 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards the old mill 503 New Harmony Rd. 812-963-6000 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards the pie pan 905 North Park Dr. 425-2261 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol Served pop’s grill (new harmony) 516 S. Main St. 812-682-3880 $10-$15/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA, MC rafferty’s 1400 N. Green River Rd. 471-0024 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards red robin gourmet Burgers 6636 E. Lloyd Exp. 473-4100 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards st. Joe inn 9515 St. Wendel Rd. 812-963-9310 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar stoll’s Country inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7330 Under $10/Check MC/Visa/ Reservations Accepted/No Alcohol/Buﬀet-style menu the stucco house (mt. vernon) 10301 Old Hwy. 62 E. 812-985-7977 Under $10/Casual/No Checks/VISA, MC zesto’s 102 W. Franklin St. 424-1416 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards

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acropolis Fine greek Cuisine and spirits 501 N. Green River Rd. 475-9320 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.acropolisevv.com

bonefish grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-3474 $15-$25/Credit Cards/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar cavanaugh’s Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 2) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4333 $20-$30/Reservations Recommended/ No Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards the cincinnati (vincennes) 10 N. 2nd St. 812-895-1855 $15-25/Full Bar/Reservations Accepted/MC, VISA, DCSVR cork-n-cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974 $10-$25/Causual/Reservations Recommended/All Major Credit Cards the edgewater grille (newburgh) 1 E. Water St. 812-858-2443 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards the Jungle restaurant and Fat Cats Bar 415 Main St. 425-5282 $10-$15/Reservations Recommended/ Two Full Service Bars/VISA/MC lorenzo’s bistro & bakery 972 S. Hebron Ave. 475-9477 $15-$25/Upscale Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar madeleine’s restaurant 423 S.E. 2nd St., 491-8611 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/ Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar milano italian Cuisine 500 Main St. 484-2222 $10-$15/Reservations Recommended/ Credit Cards/Beer & Wine red geranium (new harmony) 504 N. St. 812-682-4431 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/ Full Bar/Credit Cards Szechwan chinese restaurant 669 N. Green River Rd. 479-7600 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/VISA, MC, AMEX the trophy Club (Inside Indiana Downs) 5480 Indiana St. 473-8910 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/Credit Cards the White house (new harmony) 610 Church St. 812-682-3455 $10-$20/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/ Live Entertainment/Credit Cards/ Outdoor Seating/Smoking Outside Only

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gerst bavarian haus 2100 W. Franklin St. 424-1420 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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the acropolis Fine greek Cuisine and spirits 501 N. Green River Rd. 475-9320 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Checks/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.acropolisevv.com powered by Click4AMeal

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taste of india 4612 Vogel Rd. 477-4482 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ No Checks/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards taj mahal indian Cuisine 900 Tutor Ln. 476-5000 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards

italian/ MEditErranEan angelo’s 305 Main St. 428-6666 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Biaggi’s ristorante italiano 16401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 421-0800 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA, MC café arazu (newburgh) 117 W. Jennings St. 812-842-2200 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/VISA, MC, DISCOVER charzad 519 N. Green River Rd. 473-2849 Under $10/Casual/VISA, MC, DISCOVER dilegge’s italian 607 N. Main St. 428-3004 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www.dileggesrestaurant.com powered by Click4AMeal house of Como 2700 S. Kentucky St. 422-0572 $10-$20/Casual/Checks Accepted/Cash/Full Bar manna mediterranean 2913 Lincoln Ave. 473-7005 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards milano’s italian Cuisine 500 Main St. 484-2222 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/All Major Credit Cards/Beer & Wine • 28 •

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[ Restaurant Guide ] the olive garden italian restaurant 1100 N. Green River Rd. 473-2903 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Service Bar/Credit Cards pita pan 1375 Washington Ave. 476-1111 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol Served/VISA, MC raﬃ’s italian & mediterranean cuisine 1100 N. Burkhardt Rd. 473-2903 $10-$15/Dressy Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

jaPanEsE

Fujiyama Japanese steakhouse 917 North Park Dr. 812-962-4440 $10-$20/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Reservations Accepted/Credit Cards iwataya Japanese restaurant 8401 N. Kentucky Ave. 812-868-0830 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards kanpai Sushi & asian bistro 4593 Washington Ave. 471-7076 $10-$15/Casual/Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www.mykanpai.com powered by Click4AMeal Nagasaki inn 5720 Virginia St. 473-1442 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Service Bar/ All Major Credit Cards tokyo Japan 3000 N. Green River Rd. 401-1020 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Zuki Japanese grill & Sushi lounge 1448 N. Green River Rd. 477-9854 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Beer & Wine Serviced /All Major Credit Cards

korEan

Jaya’s 119 S.E. 4th St. 422-6667 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards

MExican

acapulco mexican (east) 3339 N. Green River Rd. 475-0566 (newburgh) 8480 High Pointe Dr. 812-858-7777 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Reservations Accepted/MC, Visa/Online ordering available – www.fiestaacapulco.com powered by Click4AMeal www.News4UOnline.com • October 2010

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[ Restaurant Guide ] Cancun mexican (henderson) 341 S. Green St. 270-826-0067 (newburgh) 10640 Newburgh Rd. 812-490-9936 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www.cancunhenderson.com powered by Click4AMeal el Charro 720 N. Sonntag Ave. 421-1986 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/All Major Credit Cards/Beer & Wine el maguey (boonville) 601 W. State Rd. 62 812-897-2028 3250 Warrick Dr. 812-897-6666 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/ MC, VISA/Online ordering available – www.mymaguey.com powered by Click4AMeal el rio 1919 Green River Rd. 812-471-1400 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/Credit Cards hacienda mexican restaurant (east) 990 S. Green River Rd. 474-1635 (north) 711 N. 1st. Ave. 423-6355 (west) 5440 Pearl Dr. 422-2055 Under $10/Casual/Full Service Bar/VISA, MC, AMEX Jalisco mexican restaurant 4044 Professional Ln. 490-2814 $5-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/Major Credit Cards la Cabana 821 S. Green River Rd. 477-3351 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar/Online ordering available – www.lacabanaevansville.com powered by Click4AMeal las americas mexican 1016 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-3483 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/Checks Accepted/Major Credit Cards los bravos (east) 834 Tutor Ln. 474-9078 (north) 3534 First Ave. 424-4101 (west) 4630 W. Lloyd Expwy. 464-3136 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC/AMEX

los toribio’s (henderson) 2810 U.S. 41 N. 270-830-6610 1647 S. Green St. 270-831-2367 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Service Bar/ VISA/MC/AMEX moe’s southwest grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 491-6637 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards/Beer & Wine Qdoba mexican grill 922 Burkhardt Rd. 401-0800 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/MC, VISA taco tierra 420 S. Green River Rd. 402-8226 Under $10/Casual/VISA, MC tequila’s mexican (mt. vernon) 408 Southwind Plaza 812-838-2392 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/MC, VISA

PiZZa/ sandwichEs

2 daddy’s at marina pointe 830 LST Dr. 459-8257 $5-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ Major Credit Cards archie & clyde’s restaurant (newburgh) 8309 Bell Oaks Dr. 490-7778 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Visa, MC/ Online ordering available – www.archieandclydes.com powered by Click4AMeal big m’s pizzeria 1424 N. Main St. 434-6909 $10-$15/Casual/VISA, MC boogie’s pizza (mt. vernon) 506 E. 4th St. 812-838-5000 Under $10/Beer & Wine/ Checks/VISA, MC, DSCVR boston’s - the gourmet pizza 3911 Venetian Dr. 812-853-3400 $5-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/Major Credit Cards cici’s pizza (east) 101-B N. Green River Rd. 477-2424 (west) 5625 Pearl Dr. Ste. G 812-962-0034 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol Served/ Non Smoking/No Credit Cards collegetown pizzeria 4110 Broadway Ave. 463-6181 $5-$15/Casual/Checks Accepted/ VISA, MC, DSCVR dave’s Sports den pizza & pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

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deerhead sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia St. 425-2515 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Cards Accepted Firedome pizza & wings (henderson) 2046 Hwy. 41 N. 270-830-7700 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Reservations Accepted/Major Credit Cards gardo’s italian oven 13220 Darmstadt Rd. 812-868-8071 Under $10/Casual geronte’s pizza 4706 Vogel Rd. 474-1700 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/VISA, MC greeks pizza 240 S. Green River Rd. 402-4733 Under $10/Credit Cards hollywood bar & grill (Next to Showplace Cinemas) 4706 Morgan Ave. 812-402-5122 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards highland pizza Shop 6669 Kratzville Rd. 402-8900 Under $10/VISA, MC hott’s grill 122 N. Weinbach Ave. 437-3377 Under $10/Casual/Beer/ VISA, MC kipplee’s stadium inn 2350 Division St. 479-1542 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards mama roma’s pizza & wings 2008 E. Morgan Ave. 422-1212 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards mr. b’s pizza & wings (henderson) 2611 Hwy. 41 N. 270-826-1111 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks/Beer & Wine/MC muncheeze pizza 4120 N. First Ave. 437-3300 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Online ordering available – www.gotmuncheeze.com powered by Click4AMeal noble roman’s pizza (east) 2403 Washington Ave. (Ross Center) 477-5347 (West) 4807 W. Lloyd Expwy. 424-0996 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/ Beer & Wine/Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.nobleromansevansville.com powered by Click4AMeal old chicago pasta & pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-1400 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/ Full Bar/Online ordering available – www.evansvilleoldchicago.com powered by Click4AMeal

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[ Restaurant Guide ] papa John’s pizza (east) 303 N. Weinbach Ave. 477-7700 (east)5436 E. Indiana St. 473-5200 (north) 4204 N. 1st Ave. 425-2345 (west) 4814 W. Lloyd Expwy. 812-423-7272 Under $10/Credit Cards parkway pizza 3911 Broadway Ave. 812-423-3339 Under $10/No Alcohol/Checks/MC, VISA pizza chef (newburgh) 4938 State Route 261 812-853-3338 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/MC, VISA pizza king (east) 1033 S. Weinbach Ave. 476-9441 (west) W. Franklin St. 424-7976 (north) 2411 Stringtown Rd. 401-1060 (newburgh) Hwy. 66 & 261 812-853-3368 Under $10/Casual/Credit Cards/Beer available/Online ordering available – www.pizzakingevansville.com powered by Click4AMeal roca Bar 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-7782 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar rounder’s pizza (north) 510 W. Mill Rd. 424-4960 (east) 12731 N. Green River Rd. 812-867-7172 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks/Beer & Wine/VISA, MC samuel’s place (new harmony) 518 Main. St. 812-682-3001 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards Sandy’s pizza (Ft. branch) 609 S. Main St. 812-759-3972 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards the slice 2011 Lincoln Ave. 476-8518 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Smitty’s little tavern 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards talk of the town pizza 1200 Edgar St. 402-8696 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/VISA, MC turoni’s Forget-me-not-inn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. 477-7500 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards turoni’s Newburgh (newburgh) 8011 Bell Oaks Dr. 490-5555 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar/VISA/MC/DSCVR www.News4UOnline.com • October 2010

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[ Restaurant Guide ] turoni’s pizzeria & brewery 408 N. Main St. 812-424-9871 (newburgh) 8011 Bell Oaks Rd. 490-5555 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar, In house brewery/All Major Credit Cards Walther’s golf ‘n Fun 2301 N. 1st Ave. 464-4472 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

PrivatE dining C.J.’s party place (Inside Willow Lanes) Virginia & Hwy. 41 422-6682 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Necessary for Parties/All Major Credit Cards

Just rennie’s Catering 100 S.E. 4th St. 401-8098 $15 to $25/Banquet facilities for private parties for up to 40 people/Conference Calling/WiFi Internet/AV Equipment/ Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards the event gallery 956 Parrett St. 467-4255 $15 - $25/Banquet facilities for private parties/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards kirby’s 1113-1119 Parrett St. 422-2230 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/Reservations Necessary/All Major Credit Cards

Pubs

Chilly Willy’s pub 3039 Claremont Ave. 423-0726 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Credit Cards corner pocket bar & grill 1819 N. Fulton Ave. 428-2255 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA, MC Cricket’s (newburgh) 518 W. Main St. 812-858-2782 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Service Bar/ All Major Credit Cards darren’s pub (henderson) 713 N. Green St. 812-827-2206 Under $10/Casual/Reservations/ Full Service Bar/VISA/MC dave’s Sportsden pizza & pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/All Major Credit Cards d.C.’s pub 900 W. Buena Vista 401-6425 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards

Fast eddy’s burgers & beer 507 N.W. Riverside Dr. 424-ROCK Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Service Bar/VISA/MC Fox & hound english pub and grille 5416 E. Indiana St. 473-5721 Between $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards ginny’s place 1602 Vann Ave. 477-0789 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA, MC k.c.’s time out lounge & grill 1121 S. Green River Rd. 437-9920 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/VISA, MC, DSCVR kipplee’s stadium inn 2350 Division St. 479-1542 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA, MC lamasco bar & grill 1331 W. Franklin St. 437-0171 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/ Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards the little cheers restaurant & pub (Lower Floor of the Hilliard Lyons Building) 329 Main St. 423-9740 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards main gate sports Bar 518 Main St. 484-1066 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted/VISA, MC, DISCOVER old chicago pasta & pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-1400 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards ollie’s Sports bar & grill 4920 Bellemeade Ave. 401-2124 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards the marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-8780 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Cash the pub 1348 Division St. 423-2121 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Cards rira’s irish pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000 $10-$25/Casual/Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards roca Bar 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-7782 (mt. vernon) 506 E. 4th St 812-838-5000 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards rookie’s sports Bar (henderson) 117 Second St. 270-826-1106 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar

doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA, MC October 2010 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

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rounder’s pizza (north) 510 W. Mill Rd. 424-4960 (east) 12731 N. Green River Rd. 812-867-7172 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Checks/ Beer & Wine/VISA, MC

stEak housEs

Sportsman’s billiards & grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

haub steak house (haubstadt) 101 E. Haub St. 812-768-6462 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Service Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

turoni’s pizzery & brewery 408 N. Main St. 424-9873 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar-In house brewery/VISA/MC/DSCVR turoni’s Newburgh (newburgh) 8011 Bell Oaks Dr. 490-5555 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar/ VISA/MC/DSCVR turoni’s Forget-me-not inn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. 812-477-7500 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations / Full Bar/VISA/MC/DSCVR

sEafood

bonefish grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-3474 $15-$25/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Credit Cards/Full Bar Cheeseburger in paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. 475-1074 $10-$15/Casual/$10-$15/ Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Service Bar/ All Major Credit Cards gator’s hot Fish 1203 N. Main St. 402-7775 Under $10/Casual harbor Bay seafood 4428 N. First Ave. (In the North Park Shopping Center) 426-0133 $10-15/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards red lobster 4605 Bellemeade Ave. 477-9227 $10-$15/Casual/ Full Bar/Credit Cards tin Fish (newburgh) 300 W. Jennings Station 490-7000 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

sPanish

eclipse tapas bar & restaurant 113 SE 4th St. 812-202-3671 Under $10/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/ Checks Accepted/VISA, MC • 32 •

cork ‘n cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Service Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

hornet’s Nest 11845 Old Petersburg Rd. 812-867-2386 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards house of Como 2700 S. Kentucky St. 422-0572 $10-$20/Casual/Checks Accepted/Cash/Full Bar logan’s roadhouse steakhouse 1 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-8403 5645 Pearl Dr. 421-0908 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Checks Accepted/Full Service Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

tumbleweed southwest grill (henderson) 1868 U.S. 41 N. 270-869-9800 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/VISA, MC

Fred’s bar & grill 421 Read St. 423-8040 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Cash Only/Full Service Bar

western rib-eye & ribs 1401 N. Boeke Rd. 476-5405 $12-$18/Casual/Reservations /Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards

gloria’s Corral Club 3101 N. Kratzville Rd. 423-0138 Under $10/Casual/Cash Only/Full Service Bar

tavErns

Bob’s lounge 907 N. Fares Ave. 425-4929 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar brett & rhonda’s place (chandler) 763 W. Lincoln 812-588-1010 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/VISA, MC buck’s tavern 1015 N. Fulton Ave. 429-0055 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ No Checks/All Major Credit Cards Cricket’s 518 W. Main 858-2782 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar Corner pocket 1819 Fulton Ave. 428-BALL Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

hogdaddy’s saloon (old Shawneetown) 648 Main St. 618-922-1389 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/No Credit Cards/Checks Accepted hornville tavern & catering 2607 Baseline Rd. 812-963-9318 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks Accepted the knob hill tavern (newburgh) 1016 Hwy. 662 W. 812-853-9550 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/Credit Cards legends (Inside River City Recreation) 1050 S. Weinbach Ave. 476-74444 Under $10/Casual/Major Credit Cards/Full Bar the peephole bar & grill 201 Main St. 423-5171 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/MC, VISA, DSCVR

lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon 934 N. Green River Rd. 473-5468 $10-$15/Casual/ No Reservations/Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards

darmstadt inn 13130 Darmstadt Rd. 812-867-7300 Under $10/Casual/ MC, VISA/Full Bar

longhorn steakhouse 320 N. Green River Rd. 473-2400 $10-$15/Casual/Call Ahead Seating/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar

deerhead sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia St. 425-2515 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Service Bar/ All Major Cards Accepted

outback steakhouse 7201 Indiana St. 474-0005 $10-$15/Casual/ No Reservations/Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards

diamond lanes 2400 Hwy 41 N. 424-4677 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Major Credit Cards

711 tavern 711 Virginia St. 422-0904 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

doc’s Nightclub 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

st. phillips inn (mt. vernon) 11200 Upper Mt. Vernon Rd. 812-985-5558 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/ Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/Credit Cards

rookie’s sports Bar (henderson) 117 Second St. 270-826-1106 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/Credit Cards sirloin stockade 4610 Bellemeade Ave. 473-0300 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/ No Alcohol/VISA/MC/DSCVR texas roadhouse 7900 Eagle Crest Blvd. 477-7427 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ No Reservations/No Checks/VISA/MC/DSCVR

duck inn 4100 Pollack Ave. 479-8050 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Checks/ All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Fat boys tavern (Ft. branch) 115 N. McCreary St. 812-753-9914 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/VISA, MC Ford’s Bar 1404 E. Morgan Ave. 425-7729 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/Cash Only

EATS

[ Restaurant Guide ]

rick’s 718 bar & grill 718 3rd Ave. 423-0872 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Sam & Jimmy’s hobo Jungle 1323 S. Barker Ave. 491-6229 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Silver bell 113510 St. Wendel Rd. 812-963-0944 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Credit Cards — Cash Only/Full Bar

Sportsman’s billiards & grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards State Street tavern (newburgh) 718 State St. 490-6614 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Cards stockwell inn 4001 E. Eichel Ave. 476-2384 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Cash Only/Full Service Bar stockyard inn 1217 Baker Ave. 421-9759 Under $10/Casual/ Beer & Wine/Cash Only yellow tavern (new harmony) 521 Church St. 812-682-3303 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/ Credit & Debit not accepted

thai

thai Chow (Ft. branch) Rt. 1 812-753-3878 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Required/Checks Accepted thai papaya Cuisine 6240 E. Virginia St. 477-8424 Under $10/All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.thaipapayacuisine.com powered by Click4AMeal

vEgEtarian

penny lane coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. 421-8741 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards

viEtnaMEsE

vietnamese Cuisine 4602 Vogel Rd. 491-1884 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/VISA, MC

Smitty’s little tavern 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Cards Accepted

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BANDS

[ A Listing ]

acoustic Andy Norvell Adam Blythe “Blind-Dog” Gatewood Bobby Clark Byron Rohrig Calabash Chad Harvey Chad Nordhoff Chris Knight Clayton Daughtery 5th & Jackson David Fuller Dave Cogswell Dustin Kaposta J.T. Cusic Jay Johnson Jason Mann Keith Vincent Lindsey Williams Matt & John Matt Clark Michelle Shelton Mike Z Nathan Mowery Nick Gregory Nick Hamilton Rik Hilborn Rob Bennett Scott Winzinger Sin Eats the Apple The Stockholm Robot The Strolling Tones Rowan Tree The Last Hurrahs Troy Miller

christian rock/ gosPEl Kerusso Last Hour Euphrates Jones

country/ southErn rock A.S.R.B Aces & Eights Back In Time Common Ground Jason Clutter and the Broken Arrow Band Jason Mayfield and the One Bullet Band Joe and Line of Fire Midranger Modern Country Sons of Sisters Southern Edge Switchback Woodsboro

djs Bryan Steel Enok Dougie Fresh DJ Kodyman Freddy K Jon B NickkyB Paul Bunyon Randy Marshall Romey Rome Shane Breedlove Syimone

hEavy MEtal/ hard rock Aegaeon Amnezia Anthem for a Massacre Ashes Resurrected Blood Tribe Consume the Obscene eXesion Deliver Us From Evil Displacement Diversion Factory Damage Far From Fallen God on Trial Gridlock Hostile Apology Killarus Kingdom Life of Decay Cruicifuge

Paradigum The Path Prowler Secretariat Shatter the Odds Sister Brutal With Monday Brings Massacre

jaZZ Bob Ballard Bob Minnette & the Swingcats Bookie Buchenberger Jazzafloozie Jeff Harmon Jazz Shawn Needham & the Black Sheep

raP/ hiP hoP Boop D Bradley-T Cas One Clusoe Crispy Cyclopean Super Hero Dew Dirt D-Trick E’ville J-Fill Kanine Kasper from the K KY Prophet Lac the GoGetter Laudi Lil’ Ace Loc the Great MC Till Menace the Untouchable Mic Nuke’em Raaqim Red 13 a.k.a. Rone Shadowman Reverend Fang Gory Scooter Sinumatic Wayward a.k.a. Chessmaster Whydhe Write a.k.a. Papale WSM Young Press

rock ‘n roll (Stuﬀ like ABBA to Zappa & Everything In Between) Aegaeon Akacia American Pie AMPutee Anger Wish Anywhere But Here Bad Medicine Bamboo Needle Behold the Seraph Black Tar Gravy Blind Alley BNO Bobby Clark Band Bosko BSR Cadillac Whiskey Calling Corners Chowder Monkey The Cold Stares Dang Heathens The Dead Livers Dead Weight Deaf Megan Descent Déjà vu Desperate Measures Detail Dishonest John Do Androids Dream? The Dominos The Duke Boys Dyonosis Ever Dweller Fifth Wheel Band Flashback Flat Stanley 4-Seamer Fuzzy Roxx Gentlemen & Scholars Gonzo’s Toybox Goodnight June Hair Bangers Ball Hard Sunday The Hiding Hollywood Iron Monkee Gutter Rats JEB Joe’s Garage Joe Smith Trio John Hussman Trio Karl’s Kids Left of Eden Leagacee Loko Davi Lucid Hue The Marlinaires

McFly Midnight Manifest MINX Namasté Never Been Caught The Painkillers Panacea Pale Runs the Ghost Pfreak Show Philpot Pieces of the Day The Pits Poptart Monkeys Quasimojo Rachel & the Jimmies The Relics Retro Shock Rukkus Second Story Shagadelics The Shanks Six Hills Giant SixtyFourEast Six More Miles Slick Willy The Smoke Rings Static Stolen Remains Stompbox 40 Throne of Lions The Toddlers Top Dead Center The Velcro Pygmies Velvet Bombers Union Jacks

r&b/bluEs Amazing Soul Crackers Ashes & Rain Big Slick Black Widow Blues 4U Brian Hunt Cartez DeeShea Hog-Maw Blues Band Hoosier Daddy Object Blue Small Train Shaggy Wonda Soulunique Stillwell-Rodenberg & Co. Roy Carter & Co. Twist of Fate Valentina Gibbs Will-C Yankee Dime

hElP us kEEP this list uPdatEd! if you arE in a band, PlEasE sEnd us your info! Editor@nEws-4u.coM October 2010 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

local band sPotlight

hEath Eric

Thanks to your suggestions and input, here we begin a series on local and regional artists and musicians that will tell their story and direct you to links on our Web site, www.news4uonline.com, where you can hear some of each month’s featured artists’ songs. This month, we take a look at Kentucky singer/songwriter, Heath Eric. After a career that required him to wear a suit to work, Eric decided to follow his true passion and get serious about making original music. After some time perfecting songs, working on the studio he wanted to record in, assembling a cast of contributing musicians and letting the songs come out, the album – Finally Gettin’ It – was the result. Filled with songs that reflect upon his life, love, pain, near self-destruction, his love for his sons, the search for truth and chasing dreams, the album has garnered Eric international attention through both radio and television. The album shows Eric’s soulful voice, blended with organic acoustic grooves that combine to create an original, homegrown blend of locally-produced Americana and acoustic soul music. Recently, Eric was also selected for artistic excellence to participate in the Performing Arts Directory, a program of the Kentucky Arts Council – the State’s arts agency. There, he joins the ranks of the best the Bluegrass State has to offer. For more on Heath Eric, check out www.heatheric.com. To hear tracks from Finally Gettin’ It, you can go to news4uonline.com and visit the Audio tab. if you’d like to be featured in our local Band spotlight, please contact us through our website or send an email directly to editor@atomapublishing.com • 33 •

2 daddy’s pizza 329 Main St. 455-9052

buster & becky’s 1000 N. Garvin 423-7616

doc’s Nightclub 1305 Stringtown 401-1201

algonquins 213 U.S. Hwy. 41 S Henderson, KY (270) 827-4313

cecil’s bar & grill 420 N. Garvin 589-0706

the duck inn 4100 Pollack Ave. 402-4835

Ø Cheeseburger in paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. 475-1074

Ns ellis park sports Bar 3300 U.S. Hwy. 41 N. Henderson, KY (812) 425-1456

Ns archie & clyde’s 8320 Bell Oaks Dr. 812-480-7778 Ø area 51 5425 Oak Grove Rd. 306-8830 Ø Blush Ultra lounge & tapas Bar 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. (Inside LeMerigot) 433-4000 Bob’s lounge 907 N. Fares 425-4929 Ø Boney June’s music venue 5525 Pearl Dr. Suite D 421-6767 brett & rhonda’s place 763 W. Lincoln Chandler, IN (812) 588-1010 the Brickhouse 201 W. Illinois St. 421-0024 buck’s tavern 1005 N. Fulton Ave. 429-0055 Bullock’s 401 Edgar St. 422-2800

Chilly Willy’s 3039 Claremont 423-0726 Club royale 2131 W. Franklin St. 401-1699 Corner Bar 2668 Mount Vernon Ave. 423-0933 Corner pocket 1819 N. Fulton 428-BALL Cricket’s 518 W. Main St. Newburgh, IN 858-2782 darmstardt inn 13130 Darmstadt 867-7300 darren’s pub 713 N. Green St. Henderson, KY 270-827-2206 d.C.’s pub 900 W. Buena Vista 401-6425 deerhead Sidewalk café 222 E. Columbia 425-2515

extra innings (Holiday Inn) 951 Wernsing Rd. Jasper, IN (812) 482-5555 Fast eddy’s 507 N.W. Riverside Dr. 424-ROCK Fox & hound english pub 5416 E. Indiana 473-5721 Fred’s 421 Read St. 423-8040 ginny’s place 1602 Covert Ave. 477-0789 gloria’s 3101 N. Kratzville Rd. 423-0138 hagedorn’s tavern 2037 W Franklin 423-0796 hammerheads 317 Main St. 421-8492 hob-nob tavern 1400 W. Maryland 425-6159

Ns hollywood bar & grill East: 4706 E. Morgan Ave. (Inside Showplace East) 402-5122 hoosiers lounge (in Casino Aztar Pavillion) 450 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4100 Ø hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. 475-0229 hootie hoots Saloon & grill Hwy 261 & 66 490-9135 Ø hott’s grill 122 N. Weinbach Ave. 437-3377 Ø icon bar & Nightclub 111 S. Green River Rd. Suite F 471-4872 iron horse 203 N. McCreary Ft. Branch, IN (812) 753-9918 the Jungle & Fat Cats Bar 415 Main St. 425-5282 k.C.’s time out lounge & grill Washington Square Mall 437-9920 koodie hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St. Mt. Vernon, IN (812) 838-5202

lamasco Bar & grill 1331 W. Franklin 437-0171 lanhuck’s 321 E. Columbia 491-2222 legends 1050 S. Weinbach 476-7444 leroy’s tavern 2659 Mt. Vernon Ave. 464-8300 little cheers 329 Main St. (812) 423-9740 Ø main gate sports Bar 520 Main St. 428-7776 marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-8780 2 daddy’s at marina pointe 830 LST Drive 459-8257 o’Brian’s sports bar & grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 401-4630 old Chicago 6500 Lloyd Expwy. 401-1400 ollie’s sports bar & grill 4920 Bellemeade 401-2125

GOING OUT [ Clubs & Pubs ]

on deck riverside bar & grill 100 2nd St. Henderosn, KY (270) 826-2424 the peephole bar & grill 2nd & Main St. 423-5171 Ø penny lane coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. 421-8741 rick’s sports Bar 1531 Green River Rd. 477-4088 Ns rira’s irish pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000

Ns show me’s (west )5525 Pearl Dr. 402-7100 Ns (east) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. 401-7469 Sidetrack tavern 664 E. Illinois St. 423-0828 someplace else Main & Sycamore St. 424-3202 sportsman’s grille & billards 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 state street tavern 718A State St. Newburgh, IN 490-6614

rookie’s 117 Second St. Henderson, KY (270) 826-1106

Ns the pub 1348 Division St. 423-2121

rick’s 718 lounge 718 3rd Avenue 423-0872

Ø tinfish Newburgh 300 W. Jennings 812-490-7000

Sam & Jimmy’s hobo Jungle 1323 S. Barker 491-6229

tJ’s stockyard inn 1217 Baker Ave. 402-9273

Smitty’s little tavern 2109 W. Franklin 423-6280

Woody’s West 3200 Claremont ziggy’s pub 16 Main St. Poseyville, IN 812-874-2170

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Alison: 5 Quite possibly the best Samuel Adams beer, and it’s only available three months out of the year. A rich amber color gives way to a khaki foam. I prefer this one from the tap, but it works from the bottle. Much like the Jack’s this has a hint of spice although it’s not as pronounced as the Jack’s. Jabez: 3.5 This was another clear amber beer and honestly, this beer was pretty much identical to the Marzen previously reviewed from Michelob. I have slowly become more of a fan of Sam Adams but his beer seemed to be your average Octoberfest. It did have a light finish but nothing extra to stand it apart from other Octoberfest beers.

Tom: 3 Clear, amber body with an aroma and flavor that’s quite subdued for a Bell’s offering. It has a medium to thin mouthfeel with a malty, slight bitter flavor. I was surprised to pick up some slight metallic notes as well. A drinkable beer, but there are more enjoyable Oktoberfest brews available.

Jabez: 3.5 This beer poured a nice light clear brown beer with an off white head. It also had a nice aroma with hints of caramel, fruit and some hops. It had a slight sweet taste with a touch of hops. For an Octoberfest style beer this one was very crisp and went down very easy.

MichElob MarZEn Alison: 1 After a frothy head settles, this beer leaves much to the imagination. It does little to quench a thirst and has little to offer by means of taste. To speak another sentence would be a waste.

Todd: 4 Bell’s is a typically amber lager with a rich, malty presence, with a slight tinge of hoppiness near the finish. More complex than the other Octoberfests reviewed this issue, and less heavy. I rate this one a prime example of a traditional Octoberfest style, and a delicious brew.

jack’s PuMPkin sPicE alE

Tom: 3.5 Pours a dark amber with no discernible nose. The flavor is nicely balanced and inoffensive with a slight bitterness on the finish. It’s not overly exciting and is not a great example of a Marzen, but it is a surprisingly decent beer. Todd: 3.5 A nice pale amber complexion for this one, with plenty of suds up front. I didn’t get much in the initial scent impression, but first taste hinted at a soft honey flavor, almost. Definitely an easy drinking beer, with a slight hint of hops near the end. Subtle and enjoyable.

bEll’s octobErfEst

Tom: 4 It has a nice orange amber hue with a medium body. The nose is subtle, but clean. The flavor has a maltiness with a hint of bitterness. There may be more adventurous Oktoberfests out there, but you can always count on Sam Adams to deliver with a quality take on any style. Todd: 3.5 A nice deep amber with substantial lacing, Sam Adams Octoberfest boasts of a spicy nose and rich, hearty flavor profile. I detect hints of candy sugar in the malts, somehow. Substantial and seemingly heavy, this one’s pretty well tasty.

ON TAP

[ Beer Reviews]

Alison: 3 This pick pours a rich orange color, but has a minimal head. It has a sweet malty aroma, brisk flavor that ends in smooth and nutty. While it’s not something that I would drink more than one of, it’s certainly a nice blend not often found in a beer. Crisp and crunchy, it reminds me of fall leaves. Jabez: 3.5 This beer looked similar to the Sam Adams and Marzen but the head faded much quicker. I did notice that it had a little more spices in it compared to the others. I could have rated it a little higher but it wasn’t much different that the others. It was also had a very crisp finish. Most other Octoberfest beers seem to linger for awhile but all of these did not.

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Alison: 4 Spice this definitely has. After pouring the pumpkin shade of its namesake, this beer starts off crisp and ends with on distinct cinnamon note. (I said spice, not spicy.) When taking in the aromas, you catch this as well as a caramel, sweetness about it. Tis the season, eh? Jabez: 4 This beer was a clear amber beer with good carbonation. It did smell a little like pumpkin pie but the flavor was a little on the light side. I could taste some nutmeg and other spices but this was actually pretty good. I rated this one pretty high but I am ready for the season of pumpkin beers to begin. Michelob/AB did a decent job with this seasonal beer but this would be more of a “light” pumpkin beer. Tom: 3 Gold amber color with a surprisingly faint aroma for a pumpkin ale. You can pick up hints of nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon in the nose and flavor, but not much pumpkin. Thin with above average carbonation. It’s drinkable, but lacks the charm of other pumpkin ales. Todd: 2.5 Michelob’s entry in the growing pumpkin ale sweepstakes pours a copper/amber, and the initial nose is of nutmeg and clove. The flavor is heavy on the spice, with minimal pumpkin. In fact, I only detect pumpkin in the aftertaste. Jack’s is a sweet and malty ale that isn’t too complex or unique, and really seems a little overbearing on the taste buds. • 35 •

EATS

[ Beef O’Brady’s ]

It’s a Saturday afternoon in early fall. There is football to watch, and of course

ALISON SIGMAN Staff Writer

food to eat. Thanks to a heavily congested east side, every eatery is packed, and wait times seem to extend forever. What to do, what to do? Why not just keep on the Lloyd and head into Newburgh. Here you will find Beef ‘O’ Brady’s to cure both your hunger and your sports fix. There are 19 TVs each tuned to a game. They also have a projection screen that is perfect for Sunday viewings of the Indianapolis Colts. Still young for the area, only two years past its opening, this Florida franchise is bright, clean, and yet still has a great sports bar feel—minus the haze of smoke and barely dressed women. When we, (my boyfriend, photographer, food partner in crime and I) seated ourselves we were instantly greeted by our server, and introduced to the Soundog box. At first it reminded me of the speakers at the drive-in, except these allow you to choose which TV which you receive sound from. This is a whole new dining experience for us, and came in handy as we switched from the Michigan State game to the Georgia match-up. Even more, it allows each table to enjoy their own game, and know what’s going on much easier than craning your neck to see.

Once the awe of our surroundings wound down, we dug into the menu. After glancing at the appetizer list we decided to try some of their wings, because while wings may seem all the same, the secret is in the sauce. We couldn’t decide on a specific flavor, so we made an obnoxious request to sample them all, and were delighted with the results. Right off the bat I fell in love with the sweet jalapeno and the kickin’ bayou BBQ while Brian dove into the hot, extra hot and nuclear choices. I surprised myself when I tried these because I don’t play with fire in my food, but I was able to taste each of these and not run for the milk—even the nuclear which, while containing a mass amount of heat, doesn’t put you on the ground like the hottest sauces found in other wing famous restaurants. And aren’t you supposed to be enjoying your food, not getting into a contest with it? In the end, the honey BBQ and garlic parmesan were the clear winners, and thus began our feast. At first we ordered sodas but when our wings

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came out we upped the stakes and ordered beer. I chose my favorite Sam Adams, Octoberfest, which is now on tap, and Brian ordered up a Guinness. My beer came out in a tall chilled glass while Brian’s persnickety beer was kept at perfect temperature and poured perfectly with a gradation from the dark beer to the light, frothy head. These were the perfect compliment to our wings. Our next tough decision came to the main course. Although it didn’t take us long to decide. I ordered the cheeseburger wrap, even though I could try it at home thanks to the recipe in this year’s edition of What’s Cookin’ magazine – why be an amateur when pros are in the room? This was like taking all the flavors of the best cheeseburger you’ve ever had and then wrapping them up, to have the perfectly blended cheeseburger wrap. I got mine with a side of potato salad that only my mom could make better, and trust me when I say she makes

the best potato salad in Shelby County. Brian on the other hand perked up at the Dubliner. A toasted piece of sourdough topped with mashed potatoes, roast beef, mushrooms, and gravy this was a rich and meaty meal fit for a king. It’s definitely the Guinness in the gravy that ties the flavors together. His side was the cole slaw, crisp and creamy it was brought in early in the franchise history by one of its own employees and was a nice balance to the hearty main dish. Just when I thought I could eat no more, someone mentioned cake. They say there is always room for Jello, and apparently always room for chocolate as well. The Beef ‘O Brady’s Chocolate Eruption Cake consists of a brownie crust, white chocolate chunks folded into a chocolate mouse, topped with shaved almonds. It’s presented on a large plate that is swirled with chocolate and caramel syrup. Certainly a desert for two, it didn’t take long for us to find room for this decadent treat. What struck me most about my experience at Beef ‘O Brady’s was the atmosphere. Attentive servers were checking on all the tables, no just the ones that were assigned to them, making sure everyone was enjoying their meal. The owner, John Greenwell, went to each table asking the same. It’s one thing to own a restaurant, it’s another to take an active role in its success and ensure your customers are having a pleasant dining experience. Thanks to my exceptional experience, my first trip to Beef ‘O Brady’s won’t be my last. I feel a Sunday afternoon with some garlic parmesan wings, a Soundog box, and every NFL game in my future. www.News4UOnline.com • October 2010

REVIEW [ Wine]

so, watEr is dry?

Get these spirits at The Winetree!

“Hello. Is there any way I can 1951 Washinton Ave. help you?” (812) 476-8141 “Yes. I want a good red wine, but I don’t like them when they 4201 First Ave. ron are dry.” (812) 425-2010 hull “Then you’re looking for a Winetree East 13301 Darmstadt sweet wine, Sir?” (812) 867-2403 “Oh no. I don’t like sweet wines at all. I just don’t want it to be dry.” “So, you want one that’s off-dry, with just a hint of residual sugar?” “Buddy, aren’t you listening to me?? I just told you, I do not like sweet wine. I just don’t want it to be dry either.” As the cherub faced prison guard said to Paul Newman in Cool Hand Luke, “What we got here, is a fail-iure t’communicate.” The problem arises from the often-confusing vocabulary littering the world of wine. I’ve always thought of water as being wet. It quenches your thirst better than anything else and feels sooo refreshing going down. But, did you know that according to wine-speak, water is dry? That’s because it contains no sugar. Sweet and dry are at opposite ends of a line describing sugar levels in wine with semi-sweet, semi-dry, and off-dry taking positions in the middle. Other flavors in wine, such as ripe fruit flavors and the vanillin imparted from oak, can add to the perception of sweetness. There are other components in wines that affect how dry they seem to the mouth. Acidity and tannins are the primary culprits that make a nonsweet wine seem more dry, or drying, to the mouth. Acidity, in varying degrees, is present in almost all wines. It’s also noticeable in many fruit juices, including orange juice. OJ’s acidity is the reason it is so unpleasant to eat that sweet pastry first, then follow it with a big sip of juice. Once you’ve had that sugar in your mouth, the acid in the orange juice makes it taste sour and tart. Acidity keeps a wine crisp and refreshing and preserves the wine. It balances out sugar and rich fruit flavors and provides structure. Too little acid and the wine’s called fat or flabby. Too much and it is identified as tart or sharp. Tannins are found in the stems and seeds of all grapes, the skins of dark colored grapes and the oak of the barrels used to age wines. Tannins also add structure and depth to wine. They add longevity to wines and help them age well. When they support and complement the wine with a velvet glove, they are called smooth, integrated, and silky, among other positive terms. But when they grab at your mouth, assault your tongue with astringency and make you feel like someone clamped a wooden vise to the back of your tongue, that’s when they are referred to as harsh, aggressive, sharp edged or rough. Tannins can be so astringent and puckering, they can dominate the flavor of a wine. They are arguably the main culprits for creating the many misunderstandings about dryness in wines. Wines that are roughly tannic and astringent are perceived as dryer than those that are soft. The wine may be dry, but that is usually not the problem. Rather, sharp acidity and aggressive, harsh tannins are the factors driving away those seeking wines they enjoy, and struggling for a way to express what it is they dislike. Just remember that wine is available in an incredible variety of styles and there is something out there that’s right for every lover of wine. Understanding wine terminology will make it much easier to find it. October 2010 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

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do the the walks walks of life Even the slightest glance at some of the events coming in October reveals that the area will see a slew of walks and runs for a wide variety of different causes and charities. So stretch yourself out, lace up those trainers and get set for some time well spent in the crisp autumn air… 9th Annual Buddy Walk The Vanderburgh 4-H Center hosts this fundraiser for Down Syndrome and the 400,000 Americans living with it. This event is brought to the public by SMILE on Down Syndrome Parent Network Group and will be held October 2 with registration at 9 a.m. and the Walk at 10 a.m. Visit smileondownsyndrome.org for more details.

Evansville Half Marathon The 7th annual Half Marathon will be on Sunday, October 10, starting early (shuttles from downtown Evansville will begin taking participants to the Reitz Hill starting point at 4:45 a.m.). There, atop the Hill, a prayer service will be held at 6 a.m., followed by the beginning of the 13.1 mile race at 7 a.m. Highlights along the course include the view from Reitz Hill, Garvin

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Park, the ever-popular Greenway, Bosse Field, Main Street and a finish along the scenic Evansville riverfront. Many have already registered for the event and even taken part in some of the “warm up” runs to help prepare. But interested people may still register; cost is $55 until October 7, $65 October 8 and 9. The best way to register is to go to evansvillehalfmarathon.org and do so there. Simply click the Registration tab and go from there. All participants will receive an official Half Marathon T-shirt, goodie bag and bib number.

5th Annual Stomp Out Parkinson’s Walk This grassroots fundraiser supports research into a cure for Parkinson’s disease. The two-mile walk follows a course that weaves through

the beautiful surroundings of The Communities of Solarbron, located at 1701 McDowell Road, near USI. A variety of activities are available to participate in including an auction raffle, kids dash and free breakfast and lunch. The Walk will be on Saturday, October 16. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with a start time of 10 a.m. For more information about this event, please call 812-424-2887.

Step Out for Diabetes Walk

Memory Walk

SWIRCA 5K Harvest Run/Walk

USI is the site for this Walk, slated for October 24. The one-mile event will help to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s Association research along with local support systems and education. Registration is at 8:30 a.m., walk is at 9:30 a.m. Phone 812-475-1012 for details.

This event, designed to both be fun and raise awareness for the disease that affects millions, will be at Swonder Ice Arena on October 30. Guests can choose from either a one- or threemile course; in addition to the Walk, there will also be kid’s activities, live entertainment, a health fair and food booths. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Walk starts at 9 a.m. Call 812-4766949 for more information.

This event is designed to show that physical activity is important for those of all ages, and can be fun as a shared activity. Begins at 9 a.m. at SWIRCA on October 30. Call 812-476-7800 for more details.

--Dylan Gibbs

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EvansvillE icEMEn – a tEaM on thE rink new, high-Quality, FaSt-aS-lightning and hugely entertaining proFeSSional hockey iS on its way to Evansville as the new Evansville Icemen – the defending champions of the All American Hockey League – return to the rink with fresh faces, a new league to play in and an air of excitement that should be welcome news to both established and new fans of the increasingly popular sport. A newly-created league – the International Hockey League/ Central Hockey League Super League – serves as the organization for the Icemen, and within the League the home team will play 66 games over a period of about 25 weeks, from their two-game series at Missouri on October 8 and 9, to their home opener (October 11, against Mississippi at Swonder Ice Arena), through their regular season finale on March 27 of next year. By way of a comparison, the IHL/CHL is to hockey as Double A minor league is to baseball. Fans of the Icemen from seasons past should be pleasantly surprised about some of the new features inherent in this season’s team. In addition to a new and improved league, the team has a new General Manager and Coach, Rich Kromm. Kromm brings both coaching success (he led the IHL Muskegon Lumberjacks to that league’s championship last season) as well as time spent in skates as a player in the National Hockey League; the 46-year-old British Columbia native played in over 400 games as a member of both the Calgary Flames and the New York Islanders. “I am very excited about this great opportunity to come to such a wonderful community here in Evansville as General Manager and Coach,” Kromm said. “This presents a great opportunity to build a strong foundation for a successful organization that we hope will be here for many years to come.” Another newcomer to Evansville, Michigan native Terry Ficorelli, has spent a lifetime around hockey, both as a player and a longtime broadcaster. As Vice President, communications and marketing coordinator and broadcaster, recent weeks have seen him busy helping to put together the finest season of Icemen hockey yet; the team is part of a new league, is filled with incredible talent and they’re looking to build on the success they’ve seen in the past at Swonder Ice Arena – a venue they’ve sold out time and time again. Icemen owner Ron Geary calls Ficorelli his “Hockey Counsel.” Asked about what will set this season apart from those of the past, Ficorelli related, “First and foremost, there will be a significant upgrade in the caliber of player. This is a quantum leap from the All-American Hockey League to the IHL-CHL Super League as they’re referring to it,” he said. “The players here are true professionals, and that’s certainly not to discredit what they’ve accomplished in their first two years, but I think the fans and the community will see that it’s a real upgrade.” Some of the new Icemen come directly from the Muskegon team, which was purchased by Mr. Geary and subsequently converted to the new • 40 •

Evansville Icemen. They come from many different places, but their passion for the sport binds them together. “These are players that will range in age from 20 to 37 years old,” said Ficorelli. “There are players who are advancing in professional hockey to ultimately realize their dream of playing in the National Hockey League. There are also players on the team that are veterans of the minor leagues who have made a nice living as a professional hockey player. They are consummate professionals devoted, dedicated and committed to their profession.” What should fans expect on the rink this year? “The games will be faster, they’ll be quicker,” Ficorelli said. “You’ll see a more highly skilled brand of hockey and skating, better positional play, and you’ll see players more conscious of the defensive aspects of the game. Everything will be an upgrade, a step up. “The coach and myself met with Tri-State Orthopaedic – their doctors are going to be our team physicians this year,” Ficorelli continued. “They were commenting on how excited they were about the advent of this caliber of pro hockey, and that Evansville is not yet aware of the quality of professional hockey that’s going to be played here. They were further commenting that this is going to be the best caliber of professional sport that Evansville has seen here in a long time – that it’s been a long time.” If you’re old enough to remember Evansville Triplets games at Bosse Field, you’ll hopefully appreciate the sentiment. This month sees the Evansville Icemen squaring off for three games at Swonder – October 11 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Mississippi; October 23 and 30 at 7:35 p.m., both against Quad City. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. Whether you’re a fan of hockey or not, you should make it out to some games. Action, speed, athleticism, excitement – all that and more make up a quality game, which, by the looks of things, the Evansville Icemen should be able to provide every game they play. And if you can’t make it to the rink in person, you can catch the games on radio – broadcast by none other than Terry Ficorelli himself – on WEOA 1400 AM. For more information about the team, the season, and all things Icemenrelated, check out their site online at www.evansvilleicemen.com.

Terry Ficorelli

rich kromm

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SORE THUMBS [ Gaming ]

finally – ViDeo GAmeS LiVe dEbuts in EvansvillE thiNk aBoUt the last time yoU WeNt to see a symphoNy orChestra perForm (back in grade school for me, unfortunately). My last philharmonic experience didn’t involve lasers, guitars, and video games and I’m willing to bet yours didn’t either. All of that can change when Video Games Live comes to The Centre on November 11th. For years I’d read about other cities getting the chance to enjoy Video Games Live and am thrilled Contributor to say the event is coming to Evansville. The show features the music of video games from the last 40 years performed live by an orchestra and choir. The power of the orchestra blends with the technology of video games-all with the presentation of a rock concert-to forge a unique musical experience. The music is accompanied by video montages, synchronized lighting, on-stage actors, and even interactive segments. Video Games Live is the creation of Jack Wall & Tommy Tallarico and was first performed in 2005. In case you don’t know, Jack Wall and Tommy Tallarico are kind of a big deal. Jack Wall is an award-winning composer who has worked on games such as Myst III, Jade Empire, Splinter Cell, and Mass Eﬀect. Tommy Tallarico has been writing and making music for games since 1991 and has won over 25 awards for “best video game audio.” I had been enjoying Tommy’s work on games like Earthworm Jim and MDK, but it wasn’t until he co-hosted the show The Electric Playground that I really knew who he was. In 2008, Tommy achieved two Guinness World Records for “Person Who Has Worked on the Most Video Games” (272 games) and “Most Video Game Concerts in a Year” (43) for Video Games Live. The cool thing is that not only are these two at every show, they play integral roles in the performance: Jack conducts the music, while Tommy is the emcee and provides guitar work when needed. Adding to the show’s array of talents is “the video game pianist,” Martin Leung. Martin has become famous for his 10-minute medley of music from Mario games, some of which he plays blindfolded. I saw how exquisitely every element of Video Games Live can work together during a recorded performance of the Metal Gear Solid segment at a past show. A video of Hideo Kojima (the director and producer of the Metal Gear series) served as the intro before the orchestra began playing the series’ theme. Synchronized with the music, a video montage with footage from the games rolled on a screen above the symphony. As the music shifted to the “Encounter” track (used in the games when an enemy is investigating), a masked soldier walked out onto the stage. He slowly scanned the area until the protagonist from the games, hiding onstage, caught his eye. At this point a giant exclamation point

dan woolsEy

bElow arE soME gaMEs that May bE fEaturEd at ViDeo GAmeS LiVe:

became illuminated over his head, just like in the games, and all the gamers in on the joke rejoiced. The set-list for each 2-1/2 hour show isn’t always the same for each performance, so you can’t be exactly sure what to expect. Tommy has said in the Video Games Live forums though that when the show debuts in a city they make sure all of the popular “standards” are played such as Mario, Zelda, Halo, Final Fantasy VII, Warcraft, and Metal Gear. You’re likely to hear most of your favorites, but don’t be too distraught if they don’t play the song from the third dungeon of your favorite imported RPG. Rounding out the experience, before each show there is a “festival” that each ticket holder is invited to. Like the show’s set-list, the content will vary by location but may include gaming competitions, a costume contest, prizes, and playable demos. Also, immediately following each show is a meet-andgreet with Jack and Tommy and other special guests so make sure you come early and stay late. While it’s true that at its essence, Video Games Live is a concert where video game music is played, but it carries more weight than just another concert. The success of the show and the fact it even exists is telling of how games are beginning to get the respect they deserve. The unique presentation of the show is a celebration of a culture that is all-too-often viewed as “just for kids” and pays a huge compliment to the artistic integrity of the industry. If you plan on seeing Video Games Live, consider bringing along someone who doesn’t quite understand your interest in games. It might not make them a gamer, but they should leave with a greater appreciation of the medium and if nothing else, you went to see your local symphony perform and had a good time doing it. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go find my copy of Earthworm Jim for Tommy to sign.

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Mario Zelda Halo Final Fantasy Warcraft StarCraft Sonic Metal Gear Solid Kingdom Hearts Chrono Trigger Mega Man Myst Tron Castlevania Metroid Medal of Honor God of War BioShock Civilization IV Tomb Raider Beyond Good & Evil Advent Rising Mass Eﬀect Shadow of the Colossus Silent Hill Monkey Island Earthworm Jim Assassin’s Creed II Uncharted II Portal Command & Conquer: Red Alert Splinter Cell Ghost Recon Rainbow Six Contra OutRun Gears of War

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corey smith keeps up with the joneses Georgia native Corey Smith has made that wonderful, much-sought-after transition

from “guy with a guitar in a bar” to fan favorite in bigger venues across the country. His songs – many of which are autobiographical – are often sing-a-long affairs at gigs that are often sold out. One gig in particular, his show in Evansville on October 23 at The Victory Theatre, will give a local audience the chance to see and hear what all the buzz is about Corey Smith – the man who brings a party to each city and town he plays. Smith chatted with News 4U for bit recently, and here’s how it went:

N4U: You’re on the road a lot now; what do you do with your time that’s not spent playing and warming up and so on? CS: It’s a pretty regimented day. I like it that way, the routine keeps me sane. I have a hard time being away from home; I get homesick real easy, so I find that if I stay busy I’m better off and happier. I get up pretty early, try to go through the whole coffee and writing ritual, do some reading, try to get some exercise, practice guitar a lot… it’s a pretty full day. Writers – whether they’re a musician or a novelist – sometimes write with someone in mind as an audience. Do you have someone like that? I really don’t. I’m a writer first and foremost and a songwriter second. I write primarily for my own peace of mind; the process is very therapeutic. Sometimes I write just stream-of-consciousness – random thoughts. Other times I’ll write poems or essays. When I’m in the mood and really focusing on it, I’ll write a song – but I never sit down to try to write a song that I think is going to be popular. To me, it sort of taints the process, thinking too much about the audience. But they’re certainly there in the back of my mind. You have a really cool way of creating scenes in your songs. Do you take a lot of notes about what you’re seeing and experiencing on a dayto-day basis? When I’m in artist mode I certainly pay attention a lot more. For instance, I come sit in a restaurant and pay attention to the sights and the sounds and the smells. It certainly helps when I’m in songwriting mode. Do you remember the first song you wrote that you said, “I’m really happy with this?” Yes. When I was a teenager I wrote this song about my girlfriend’s mom, who I’d just had a big argument with. I was frustrated and sort of captured that angst that I was feeling at the time. I don’t know what happened to the journal that it was in… Some of your words kind of remind me of a sort of John Prine or Jimmy Buffett sense of humor; are these guys you’ve drawn on as influences? Are there some others you can say, “I’m definitely influenced by this guy or that guy?” I’ve been influenced by those two indirectly. I’ve been more influenced on that side of things by Todd Snider; I listen to a lot of Todd Snider’s stuff. I’ve found that writing songs that make people smile or laugh is a lot more challenging than sad songs. Especially young songwriters – they tend to write only when they’re • 42 •

in bad moods or when they’re sad or heartbroken. It takes a certain amount of discipline to capture the lighter side of life. To go way back – what was your first music-related memory? I remember my dad had a 70s model Strat; he was really proud of it. And I remember sitting on the bed and he put it on my lap and let me hold it. To a little kid, that must have seemed like a big, heavy thing. It was akin to holding a gun or something. It made me feel really powerful, big and grown up. When you became aware – musically – what were you listening to as you got more sophisticated? When I was starting out, really taking the guitar seriously, I was listening to Bob Seger and the Eagles, Garth Brooks. At the same time, Nirvana and Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam. David Allen Coe – there was a variety of musical interests. I just tried to learn everything that moved me. You know, putting on a show that’s both tight musically but also has a freewheeling, party feel to it – is that something coming naturally to you up there? How do you blend that tightness and looseness? A lot comes from starting out in bars and clubs – I’m still playing in bars and clubs. One thing I try to remain mindful of is that people are there to have a good time. Music is a catharsis; it’s therapeutic. People want to be caught up in it; they want to enjoy themselves. They can’t do that unless we’re doing that onstage – we have to be caught up in it. As much as I want to move people artistically and expose people to new ideas and make people think, I also know it’s my responsibility to give them a good time. So I try to balance my artistic mission with my responsibility to entertain people. And entertain Corey Smith certainly will when he gigs at The Victory on October 23. Seats are $15 in advance, $18 the day of the show and are available at the box offices at Roberts Stadium and The Centre, all Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com or by phone by calling 800-745-3000. Full audio from our interview with Corey Smith is available online at news4uonline.com www.News4UOnline.com • October 2010

INFO 2GO [ Briefs ]

October 8 at Fast Eddy’s

Pinky Promise Rockstars Present… West Franklin Street’s Smitty’s Little Tavern is hosting a major day of fun and fundraising on Saturday, October 16. Starting at 5 p.m., the place will be abuzz with activity, and the proceeds from the various goings-on will go to support breast cancer research funding. What to expect? Well, there’s a full lineup of live music slated from a variety of local and regional bands, including The Cold Stares, Loko Davi, Diversion, Sextone, Eager Mornings, Gorilla Monsoon and The Shanks. For the competitive visitors coming for the day’s fun, they’ll be having a cornhole tournament, set to start at 5 p.m. They’ll also have a cruisein for cars and motorcycles, so folks with a cool ride can come out and show off their baby on wheels. There is an entry fee donation for the cruise-in and cornhole tournament, which of course is going to a good cause. A cover charge for the bands is only $5 and starts at 8 p.m. More goodwill in the way of fundraising comes from the venue – 10% of food and soda sales will also go toward raising awareness and finding a cure for breast cancer. There’s something for everyone at this event, so be sure to come out early and stay late.

March of Dimes Signature Chef Auction

Fans of modern country have a place to call home on Friday, October 8 as Fast Eddy’s presents a gig from Jason Sturgeon. The Petersburg, Indiana native (hey… he’s from right up the highway) has been influenced by music all his life, being nurtured by the songs of such legends as George Strait, Alabama and Kenny Rogers, among others, including some unlikely names as Rage Against the Machine, Godsmack and Pantera. Throughout his coming-up years, Sturgeon’s passion for music – and for competitive horse riding – remained strong. When the time came for him to strike out on his own, he wanted to hit Nashville to satisfy his craving for a career in music, but college drew him in instead; after studies at Vincennes University, Jason became a successful medical device engineer in Bloomington, Indiana. But music was still there, tugging at him. “Music had always been a part of my life and something I had never gotten rid of,” he says. “And I had an opportunity to try music and thought, why not, you know? So I started a band called Red Eye Max and we played cover tunes and did shows around the area.” The band quickly got popular and soon they were opening for the likes of Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan and Rodney Atkins. And although they didn’t win as part of Kenny Chesney’s “Next Big Star” competition, and the band broke up shortly thereafter, Jason made some great contacts in the business. Soon he was in touch with Dane Clark, part of John Mellencamp’s band, and it was under the tutelage of Clark and the circle of pros he was with that Sturgeon created his solo album That’s Me, an assemblage of originals drawn from Sturgeon’s own life story, eclectic musical tastes and the occasional night spent out raising hell. For more about the local guy who’s making his own original mark on the country music scene, check out jasonsturgeonmusic.com. October 2010 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

Attention local foodies: What would it be like if you could somehow be at well over a dozen of your favorite restaurants… all at the same time and in the same place? A happening like that would be a “must not miss” for just about anyone who enjoys variety and uniqueness on their plate, right? Luckily for those of us with these kinds of inclinations, an upcoming event at The Centre will offer attendees the opportunity to sample fare from some great local eateries, bid on cool and interesting items via live and silent auctions, and help out an outstanding charitable organization, the March of Dimes. The annual March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction will be at The Centre on Thursday, October 14, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy edible samples from a wide variety of local restaurants, including Acropolis, Bar Louie, Cabot Creamery, Corky’s, Eclipse Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant, Edgewater Grille, Hooters, Just Rennie’s, Kanpai, La Sombra, Outback Steak House, Piece of Cake, The Pub, Ri Ra Irish Pub, SMG of Evansville, Texas Roadhouse, Tin Fish and Wok ‘N Roll. In addition to all the great cuisine, auctions will take place that will offer something sure to pique the interest of everyone in attendance. Proceeds raised from the Signature Chefs Auction go to help the March of Dimes, an organization focused on improving the health of babies and preventing premature births, infant mortality and birth defects. The event has been popular in years past and space is limited. So be sure to make your reservation right away. You may do so by calling 812-473-3300. • 43 •

ANNOUNCEMENTS [ Wedding ]

kiErstEn dEig & scott robErts Wedding date: June 25, 2011 Bride: Staff Accountant, SRG Global groom: ONB Insurance Coordinator how did you and Scott first meet? We were both accounting majors at USI (Scott graduated Spring 2009 with a double major in finance and I graduated Spring 2010) and we met in January 2009 in our tax preparation class. It was love at first tax return… where did you have your first date – and who asked who out first? Scott asked me to go on a date with him on April 13 to Hacienda. Not the most romantic, but I knew we were headed in the right direction since he loved Mexican food as much as I did. what was the proposal like? did he ask you or vice-versa? On November 1, 2009, Scott woke me up early and said to get ready for a day trip. We got packed up; he gave me my mom’s GPS and the address since he didn’t know how to work it and I saw that we were on our way to Lebanon, Ohio – 4 hours away! We had a nice car ride; I kept trying to figure out where we were going

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while reading one of our books out loud. The GPS tells us we are almost there and all I can see is a Bob Evans… I’m thinking this better be the best Bob Evans ever! But Scott pulls over to a big grassy area to the side where there are hot air balloon crews setting up! Scott walks up to them and tells me we’re going up! Since I knew the hot air balloon ride was going to be a blast, I just thought this is what Scott had been planning. About 30 minutes/halfway into our trip I see the balloon crew on the ground ahead of us. Our pilot had been radioing to them for a while tell them the direction we were headed. In the distance, I see them holding up a red sign which I thought was just a signal to our pilot. As we got closer I could tell it said something. I did double takes between the sign and Scott and then I saw what the sign said: “Will You Marry Me?” Scott got down on one knee (hard to do in a small basket) and told me how much he loves me, and that he would love to spend the rest of his life with me, and asked if I would marry him. Of course I started crying and said YES! what are your plans after you’re married? Scott is currently an Underwriter at Old National and I am the Staff Accountant at SRG Global. We plan to stay in Evansville. We will probably take a few years to travel and buy a house before we start our own family.

tying the knot? Want to tell the world? We’ll publish your announcement along with your personal story completely free of charge! The best way is to go to TriStateBride.com right away and register (if you aren’t already), provide the necessary information (posting a photo is highly encouraged), and you’re in the running for this free service, brought to you by Tri-State Bride, News 4U and Atoma Publishing.

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friday, octobEr 1

Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -Live Entertainment Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke

4:00 pm Liquor Locker-Morgan -- Beer Tasting Winetree - Darmstadt -- Wine Tasting

9:30 pm Club Royale -- Never Been Caught Smitt y’s Little Tavern -- Jimmy & the Chets

5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski

10:00 pm Brickhouse, The -Karaoke Downstairs Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- The Last Hoorahs Fast Eddy’s -- DJ Mikus Fox & Hound English Pub -- Lindsey Williams Hob-Nob Bar -- Iron Monkey Hobo Jungle -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -Karaoke w/DJ Magic Mark/ Best Singer Contest

10:30 pm Lanhucks -- Ashes & Rain Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 pm Brickhouse, The -- King & Queen Show w/Local Cast Someplace Else -- Special Guest Syimone (from Louisville)

saturday, octobEr 2 11:00 am Doc’s Nightclub -- 1st Anniversary Party w/Nick Smith 1:00 pm Doc’s Nightclub -- 1st Anniversary Party w/Brock Stahl 3:00 pm Doc’s Nightclub -- 1st Anniversary Party w/ The Sellouts GAGE/Downtown Evansville -Kenny Kent Lexus Jazz, Wine & Arts Festival 5:00 pm Doc’s Nightclub -- 1st Anniversary Party w/ The Andrea Wirth Trio

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6:00 pm Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science -- 2010 Brew Ha Ha-Music by The Boat Monkeys Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm (No Scare Tour) 7:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty Corner Pocket, The -- Pool & Cornhole Tournaments Doc’s Nightclub -- 1st Anniversary Party w/ Andy Norvell Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm Olde Courthouse Catacombs/ House of Lecter -- 3D Night of the Werewolf Show Me’s (West) -- Toga Party 7:30 pm Victory Theatre -- Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra’s Opening Night Pops: “Broadway Nights” 8:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Naptown Boogie 9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost DC’s Pub & Charbroil Grill -Karaoke w/DJ CJ & Marsha Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Ever Dweller Doc’s Nightclub -- 1st Anniversary Party w/ The Library Trio Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- Karaoke w/Danny Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- The Hiding KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- McFly Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Live Entertainment Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke

Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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9:30 pm Club Royale -- Never Been Caught Smitt y’s Little Tavern -Jimmy & the Chets 10:00 pm Duck Inn -- eXesion/Blind Dog Gatewood/Once a Gunfighter/Blood Tribe Fast Eddy’s -- Wax Factory Hob-Nob Bar -- Bad Elmer Lamasco Bar -- Skelton’s Montourage O’Brians Sports Bar -- Dyonosis 10:30 pm Lanhucks -- Prowler Little Cheers -- Scott Winzinger Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:00 pm Gloria’s Corral Club -Hip Hop Karaoke Party 11:30 pm Brickhouse, The -- Victor/ Victoria Turn About Show w/ Special Guest Syimone Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

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sunday, octobEr 3 12:00 pm Corner Pocket, The -Cornhole Tournament 2:30 pm Victory Theatre -- Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra’s Opening Night Pops: “Broadway Nights” 4:00 pm Lanhucks -- APA Pool League 5:00 pm Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 5:30 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Doc Stocker 6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty Doc’s Nightclub -- The Sellouts Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm (No Scare Tour)

7:00 pm Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke w/Randy Marshall Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm Show Me’s (East Side) -- WWE Pay Per View Show Me’s (West) -WWE Pay Per View

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8:00 pm KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Singles Mingles Night w/ DJ Prince & Princess Lamasco Bar -- Andrea Wirth & the Dirty Fun Havers Lanhucks -- Punk Rock Night

10:30 pm Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 pm Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

Monday, octobEr 4

9:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- JakN-The Hooch Snatchers Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Amazing Soul Crackers Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 10:00 pm Brickhouse, The -Karaoke Downstairs Fox & Hound English Pub -- John Hussmann/Industry Night Hob-Nob Bar -- Brando

11:00 am West Side Nut Club Fall Festival -- J.R. Schembre 5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski Show Me’s (East Side) -- Bike Night 5:30 pm Beef O’Brady’s -- Poker: WPT-APL

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7:00 pm Casino AztarHoosiers Lounge -- The Marlinaires Club Royale -Live Acoustic Music Club Royale -- Fall Festival: Amazing Soul Crackers Show Me’s (West) -- Nick Gregory/ Cornhole Tournament West Side Nut Club Fall Festival -Amateur Hour

thE MarlinairEs Tuesday, October 5th at Casino Aztar at 7pm.

6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green 7:00 pm Beef O’Brady’s -- Monday Night Football Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Monday Night Football Club Royale -- Monday Night Football Club Royale -- Fall Festival: Amazing Soul Crackers Gloria’s Corral Club -- Monday Night Football & Cornhole KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Latin Dance Night by Dance Crafter’s Lamasco Bar -- Monday Night Football Rick’s Sports Bar -Monday Night Football Show Me’s (East Side) -- Nick Gregory TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Wii Bowling West Side Nut Club Fall Festival -- Lighthouse Parade 8:00 pm Someplace Else -- Pool Tourney West Side Nut Club Fall Festival -- Amateur Hour 8:30 pm Beef O’Brady’s -Poker: WPT-APL 9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost

Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -UFC Pay Per View 10:00 pm Lamasco Bar -- John Wayne and the Pain

tuEsday, octobEr 5 11:00 am West Side Nut Club Fall Festival -- Keith Vincent 3:00 pm Duck Inn -- Free Pool 4:00 pm Liquor Locker-Morgan -- Beer Tasting 5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski O’Brians Sports Bar -- Free Darts/Industry Appreciation Night Show Me’s (West) -- Bike Night 6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green Doc’s Nightclub -- John Hussmann 6:30 pm Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- WPT Poker Tourney

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8:00 pm Beef O’Brady’s -- Beef ‘O’ Karaoke Night Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Andria Reed KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke w/Travis & Matt 8:15 pm West Side Nut Club Fall Festival -- King and Queen Contest 9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Fast Eddy’s -- Cornhole Fox & Hound English Pub -- Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -Synful Tuesdays/Karaoke Hobo Jungle -- Live Entertainment Lamasco Bar -- Open Jam-All welcome Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke 9:30 pm Old Chicago -Lindsey Williams

Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Smith

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wEdnEsday, octobEr 6 11:00 am West Side Nut Club Fall Festival -- Bob Ballard 2:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Free Pool

7:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Marlinaires Club Royale -- Fall Festival: Karaoke w/BK Hobo Jungle -- Hobo Poker West Side Nut Club Fall Festival -- Amateur Hour 8:00 pm Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Andy Jones West Side Nut Club Fall Festival -- Never Been Caught

4:00 pm Liquor Locker-Weinbach -- Beer Tasting Winetree-East -- Wine Tasting

8:30 pm Brickhouse, The -- Karaoke with Felisha

5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Mike Seals (from Nashville)

9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Club Royale -- Karaoke w/The Experience hosted by BK Fast Eddy’s -- Karaoke w/Freddy K/music by Deaf Megan

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Gloria’s Corral Club -- Wild West Wednesday/Karaoke/ DJ/Double XL & Dance Mix Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- Kerry & The Double D’s

4:00 pm Liquor Locker-St. Joe -- Beer Tasting Winetree - North -- Wine Tasting

10:00 pm Fox & Hound English Pub -- The Nick Smith Band Lanhucks -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- DJ Jon B/Truth or Dare Night

6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm (No Scare Tour)

10:30 pm Someplace Else -- College Night Karaoke

thursday, octobEr 7 11:00 am West Side Nut Club Fall Festival -- Crossroads Christian Church Choir 3:00 pm Duck Inn -- Free Pool

5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski

7:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- Beer Lover’s Choice Tasting Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Karaoke Club Royale -- Fall Festival: Dance Music w/Jon J Lamasco Bar -- Andy Fulton on Piano Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm

Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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Olde Courthouse Catacombs/ House of Lecter -- 3D Night of the Werewolf Show Me’s (East Side) -Cornhole Tournament TGIFriday’s Restaurant -Octoberfest Party/Service Industry Night w/DJ Raj West Side Nut Club Fall Festival -- Amateur Hour

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friday, octobEr 8

8:00 pm DC’s Pub & Charbroil Grill -- Dustin Kaposta Doc’s Nightclub -- Open Mic w/Andea Wirth West Side Nut Club Fall Festival -- Rachel and The Jimmies

11:00 am West Side Nut Club Fall Festival -- Acoustic Knights

9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Club Royale -- Server Appreciation Night w/DJ Jon J DC’s Pub & Charbroil Grill -Karaoke w/DJ CJ & Marsha Gloria’s Corral Club -- Old School 80s Night/Karaoke/ DJ/Double XL & Dance Mix Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Stilwell & Friends KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke w/Travis & Matt Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -Kerry & The Double D’s Show Me’s (West) -- Nick Hamilton 10:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Dark Wave Night w/DJ Deville Fast Eddy’s -- Thong Thursdays w/The SandmanMusic by Deaf Megan Fox & Hound English Pub -- John Gauer Lanhucks -- Variety Night O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke w/DJ Magic Mark 10:30 pm Little Cheers -- Lindsey Williams Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 pm Someplace Else -Show Upstairs

Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.

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4:00 pm Liquor Locker-Morgan -- Beer Tasting Winetree - Darmstadt -- Wine Tasting 5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski West Side Nut Club Fall Festival -- Landon Sholar 6:00 pm Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm (No Scare Tour) 6:45 pm West Side Nut Club Fall Festival -- Amateur Hour Finals 7:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty Club Royale -- Fall Festival: Pieces of the Day reunion Party Corner Pocket, The -- Pool & Cornhole Tournaments Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm Olde Courthouse Catacombs/House of Lecter -- 3D Night of the Werewolf 8:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Savannah Jack Hobo Jungle -- Open 8 Ball Tournament West Side Nut Club Fall Festival -- The Duke Boys 9:00 pm Beef O’Brady’s -- Live Entertainment on the Patio Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Free Spirits Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke w/BK Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern

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-- Karaoke w/Danny Gloria’s Corral Club -College Night/Karaoke/DJ/ Double XL & Dance Mix Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- The Strolling Tones KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Panacea Koodie Hoos -- Karaoke w/Jason Mann Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Live Entertainment Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 9:30 pm Smitt y’s Little Tavern -- Anywhere But Here 10:00 pm Brickhouse, The -Karaoke Downstairs Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Savannah Jack Fast Eddy’s -- Jason Sturgeon Fox & Hound English Pub -- Lindsey Williams Hob-Nob Bar -- The Last Hour Hobo Jungle -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -Karaoke w/DJ Magic Mark/ Best Singer Contest 10:30 pm Lanhucks -- Amphigoria Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 pm Brickhouse, The -- King & Queen Show with Local cast Someplace Else -Show Upstairs

saturday, octobEr 9 6:00 pm Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm (No Scare Tour) 6:30 pm West Side Nut Club Fall Festival -- Main Parade 7:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty Club Royale -- Fall Festival: Pieces of the Day reunion Party Corner Pocket, The -- Pool • 52 •

& Cornhole Tournaments Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm Olde Courthouse Catacombs/House of Lecter -- 3D Night of the Werewolf

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8:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Savannah Jack 9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost DC’s Pub & Charbroil Grill -Karaoke w/DJ CJ & Marsha Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Hog-Maw Blues Band Doc’s Nightclub -- The Library Trio Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- Karaoke w/Danny Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Twist of Faith KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- The Jimmies Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Live Entertainment Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 9:30 pm Smitt y’s Little Tavern -- Anywhere But Here 10:00 pm Beef O’Brady’s -- Comedy Caravan: Bob Batch & Brad Lanning-Courtney Kay Meyers on MC Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Savannah Jack Fast Eddy’s -- Mike Seals w/DJ Giovanni Hob-Nob Bar -- Medicine Show Hobo Jungle -- Fuzzy Roxx Lamasco Bar -- Akacia/Librafest O’Brians Sports Bar -- Static 10:30 pm Lanhucks -- Sister Brutal Little Cheers -- Scott Winzinger Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:00 pm Gloria’s Corral Club -- Hip Hop Karaoke Party

11:30 pm Brickhouse, The -- King & Queen Show with Local cast Someplace Else -Show Upstairs

sunday, octobEr 10 12:00 pm Corner Pocket, The -Cornhole Tournament 4:00 pm Lanhucks -- APA Pool League 5:00 pm Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Newburgh Civitan -Zombie Farm (No Scare Tour) 6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green Doc’s Nightclub -- The Sellouts Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm (No Scare Tour) 7:00 pm Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke w/Randy Marshall Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm Olde Courthouse Catacombs/ House of Lecter -- 3D Night of the Werewolf 8:00 pm KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Singles Mingles Night w/DJ Prince & Princess Lamasco Bar -- Jay Johnson Lanhucks -- Punk Rock Night 9:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -Jak-N-The Hooch Snatchers Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Amazing Soul Crackers Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke

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10:00 pm Brickhouse, The -Karaoke Downstairs Fox & Hound English Pub -- John Hussmann/Industry Night Hob-Nob Bar -- Brando 10:30 pm Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 pm Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

Monday, octobEr 11 5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski Show Me’s (East Side) -- Bike Night 5:30 pm Beef O’Brady’s -- Poker: WPT-APL 6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green 7:00 pm Beef O’Brady’s -- Monday Night Football Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Monday Night Football Club Royale -- Monday Night Football Gloria’s Corral Club -- Monday Night Football & Cornhole KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Latin Dance Night by Dance Crafter’s Lamasco Bar -- Monday Night Football Rick’s Sports Bar -- Monday Night Football Show Me’s (East Side) -- Nick Gregory TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Wii Bowling 7:05 pm Swonder Ice Arena -- Evansville Icemen vs. Mississippi 8:00 pm Someplace Else -- Pool Tourney 8:30 pm Beef O’Brady’s -- Poker: WPT-APL 9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke

tuEsday, octobEr 12 3:00 pm Duck Inn -- Free Pool 4:00 pm Liquor Locker-Morgan -- Beer Tasting 5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski O’Brians Sports Bar -- Free Darts/ Industry Appreciation Night Show Me’s (West) -- Bike Night 6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty Doc’s Nightclub -- John Hussmann 6:30 pm Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- WPT Poker Tourney 7:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Shagadelics Club Royale -- Live Acoustic Music Show Me’s (West) -- Nick Gregory/ Cornhole Tournament 8:00 pm Beef O’Brady’s -- Beef ‘O’ Karaoke Night Centre, The -- Broadway Series: Spring Awakening Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Moccasins KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke w/Travis & Matt 9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Fast Eddy’s -- Cornhole Fox & Hound English Pub -- Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- Synful Tuesdays/Karaoke Hobo Jungle -- Live Entertainment Lamasco Bar -- Open Jam-All welcome Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke 9:30 pm Old Chicago -- Lindsey Williams

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10:30 pm Someplace Else -- College Night Karaoke

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Club Royale -- Server Appreciation Night w/DJ Jon J DC’s Pub & Charbroil Grill -Karaoke w/DJ CJ & Marsha Gloria’s Corral Club -- Old School 80s Night/Karaoke/ DJ/Double XL & Dance Mix Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Stilwell & Friends KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke w/Travis & Matt Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -Kerry & The Double D’s Show Me’s (West) -- Nick Hamilton

10:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Dark Wave Night w/DJ Deville Fast Eddy’s -- Thong Thursdays w/The Sandman-Music by Pop Tart Monkeys Fox & Hound English Pub -- John Gauer Lanhucks -- Variety Night O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke w/DJ Magic Mark

5:30 pm Centre, The -- March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction

PanacEa

wil be rocking the Deerhead Octoeber 23 & KC’s Timeout Lounge October 30!

wEdnEsday, octobEr 13 2:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Free Pool 4:00 pm Liquor Locker-Weinbach -- Beer Tasting Winetree-East -- Wine Tasting 5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Mike Seals (from Nashville) 6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Smith 7:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- The Shagadelics Hobo Jungle -- Hobo Poker

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8:00 pm Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Jake Dilly and The Color Pharmacy 8:30 pm Brickhouse, The -- Karaoke with Felisha 9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Club Royale -- Karaoke w/The Experience hosted by BK Fast Eddy’s -- Karaoke w/Freddy K/music by Deaf Megan Gloria’s Corral Club -- Wild West Wednesday/Karaoke/ DJ/Double XL & Dance Mix Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- Kerry & The Double D’s 10:00 pm Fox & Hound English Pub -- The Nick Smith Band

6:00 pm Casino Aztar Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm (No Scare Tour) 7:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Karaoke Contest Lamasco Bar -- Andy Fulton on Piano Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm Olde Courthouse Catacombs/House of Lecter -- 3D Night of the Werewolf Show Me’s (East Side) -Cornhole Tournament TGIFriday’s Restaurant -Jerseylicious Party/Service Industry Night w/DJ Raj 7:30 pm Centre, The -- Styx-Grand Illusion/Pieces of Eight Tour

10:30 pm Little Cheers -- Lindsey Williams Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 pm Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

friday, octobEr 15 4:00 pm Liquor Locker-Morgan -- Beer Tasting Winetree - Darmstadt -- Wine Tasting 5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski

8:00 pm Doc’s Nightclub -- Open Mic w/Andea Wirth

6:00 pm Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm (No Scare Tour)

9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost

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Corner Pocket, The -- Pool & Cornhole Tournaments Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm Olde Courthouse Catacombs/ House of Lecter -- 3D Night of the Werewolf 7:30 pm Roberts Stadium -- Jason Aldean/Luke Bryan/ The McClymonts 8:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- 10 Most Wanted Hobo Jungle -- Open 8 Ball Tournament 9:00 pm Beef O’Brady’s -- Live Entertainment on the Patio Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Sellouts Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke w/BK Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- Karaoke w/Danny Gloria’s Corral Club -College Night/Karaoke/DJ/ Double XL & Dance Mix Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Brando KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Akacia/DJ Jon B Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Live Entertainment Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 9:30 pm Club Royale -- The Jimmies Smitt y’s Little Tavern -- Ashes & Rain 10:00 pm Brickhouse, The -Karaoke Downstairs Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- 10 Most Wanted Fast Eddy’s -- Never Been Caught w/DJ Mikus Fox & Hound English Pub -- Lindsey Williams Hob-Nob Bar -- Wreckless Willie Hobo Jungle -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar --

Karaoke w/DJ Magic Mark/ Best Singer Contest 10:30 pm Lanhucks -- Amphigoria Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 pm Brickhouse, The -- King & Queen Show with Local cast Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

saturday, octobEr 16 5:00 pm Smitt y’s Little Tavern -- Pinky Promise Rockstars present: Breast Cancer Fundraiser w/ Music from The Cold Stares/ Loko Davi/Sextone/Diversion/ Eager Mornings/Gorilla Monsoon/The Shanks 6:00 pm Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm (No Scare Tour) 7:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty Corner Pocket, The -- Pool & Cornhole Tournaments Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm Olde Courthouse Catacombs/ House of Lecter -- 3D Night of the Werewolf 8:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- 10 Most Wanted 9:00 pm Beef O’Brady’s -- UFC Pay Per View Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost DC’s Pub & Charbroil Grill -Karaoke w/DJ CJ & Marsha Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Namaste Doc’s Nightclub -- Free Spirit Fox & Hound English Pub -- UFC Pay Per View Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- Karaoke w/Danny Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Blackwater Redemption KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Akacia Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant

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-- Live Entertainment Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 9:30 pm Club Royale -- The Jimmies 10:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Original Showcase Saturdays: Shark Weekend & Special Guest Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- 10 Most Wanted Duck Inn -- Deliver Us From Evil/Displacement/Voice of the Arcane/Worse Case Scenario Fast Eddy’s -- Never Been Caught Hob-Nob Bar -- Rampage Hobo Jungle -- Brando Lamasco Bar -- The One Drops O’Brians Sports Bar -- BSR 10:30 pm Lanhucks -- Prowler Little Cheers -- Scott Winzinger Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:00 pm Gloria’s Corral Club -- Hip Hop Karaoke Party 11:30 pm Brickhouse, The -- King & Queen Show with Local cast Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

sunday, octobEr 17 12:00 pm Corner Pocket, The -Cornhole Tournament 4:00 pm Lanhucks -- APA Pool League 5:00 pm Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 5:30 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Bob Minnette’s Swing Cats

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6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty Doc’s Nightclub -- The Sellouts Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm (No Scare Tour) 7:00 pm Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke w/Randy Marshall Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm Olde Courthouse Catacombs/ House of Lecter -- 3D Night of the Werewolf 8:00 pm KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Singles Mingles Night w/ DJ Prince & Princess Lamasco Bar -- 8:19 Lanhucks -- Punk Rock Night 9:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- JakN-The Hooch Snatchers Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Amazing Soul Crackers Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 10:00 pm Brickhouse, The -Karaoke Downstairs Fox & Hound English Pub -- John Hussmann/Industry Night Hob-Nob Bar -- Brando 10:30 pm Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs

7:00 pm Beef O’Brady’s -Monday Night Football Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Monday Night Football Club Royale -- Monday Night Football Gloria’s Corral Club -- Monday Night Football & Cornhole KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Latin Dance Night by Dance Crafter’s Lamasco Bar -- Monday Night Football Rick’s Sports Bar -Monday Night Football Show Me’s (East Side) -- Nick Gregory TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Wii Bowling

8:30 pm Beef O’Brady’s -Poker: WPT-APL 9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Lamasco Bar -- Roster McCabe Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke

tuEsday, octobEr 19 3:00 pm Duck Inn -- Free Pool

Monday, octobEr 18

4:00 pm Liquor Locker-Morgan -- Beer Tasting

5:30 pm Beef O’Brady’s -Poker: WPT-APL

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8:00 pm Someplace Else -- Pool Tourney

11:30 pm Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski Show Me’s (East Side) -- Bike Night

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6:00 pm Casino Aztar Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty

5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski O’Brians Sports Bar -- Free Darts/Industry Appreciation Night Show Me’s (West) -- Bike Night 6:00 pm Casino Aztar Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty Doc’s Nightclub -- John Hussmann

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6:30 pm Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- WPT Poker Tourney 7:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Lonnie & Company Club Royale -- Live Acoustic Music Show Me’s (West) -- Nick Gregory/Cornhole Tournament 8:00 pm Beef O’Brady’s -- Beef ‘O’ Karaoke Night Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Lacey Chaddock KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke w/Travis & Matt 9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Fast Eddy’s -- Cornhole Fox & Hound English Pub -- Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- Synful Tuesdays/Karaoke Hobo Jungle -- Live Entertainment Lamasco Bar -- Open Jam-All welcome Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke 9:30 pm Old Chicago -- Lindsey Williams

wEdnEsday, octobEr 20 2:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Free Pool 4:00 pm Liquor Locker-Weinbach -- Beer Tasting Winetree-East -- Wine Tasting 5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- “All About Sports” live

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TGIFriday’s Restaurant -College Toga Party/ Service Industry Night w/DJ Raj 8:00 pm Doc’s Nightclub -- Open Mic w/ Andea Wirth

gorilla Monsoon will be at Bullock’s on October 23rd.

broadcast w/Dan Egierski Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Mike Seals (from Nashville)

Lanhucks -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- DJ Jon B/Truth or Dare Night

6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Smith

10:30 pm Someplace Else -- College Night Karaoke

thursday, octobEr 21 7:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Lonnie & Company Hobo Jungle -- Hobo Poker 8:00 pm Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Echo Plexes 8:30 pm Brickhouse, The -- Karaoke with Felisha 9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Club Royale -- Karaoke w/The Experience hosted by BK Fast Eddy’s -- Karaoke w/Freddy K/music by Deaf Megan Gloria’s Corral Club -- Wild West Wednesday/Karaoke/ DJ/Double XL & Dance Mix Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- Kerry & The Double D’s 10:00 pm Fox & Hound English Pub -- The Nick Smith Band • 58 •

3:00 pm Duck Inn -- Free Pool 4:00 pm Liquor Locker-St. Joe -- Beer Tasting Winetree - North -- Wine Tasting 5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm (No Scare Tour) 6:30 pm Roberts Stadium -- University of Evansville Hoopfest 7:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Karaoke Contest Lamasco Bar -- Andy Fulton on Piano Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm Olde Courthouse Catacombs/House of Lecter -- 3D Night of the Werewolf Show Me’s (East Side) -Cornhole Tournament

9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Club Royale -- Server Appreciation Night w/DJ Jon J DC’s Pub & Charbroil Grill -- Karaoke w/ DJ CJ & Marsha Gloria’s Corral Club -- Old School 80s Night/Karaoke/ DJ/Double XL & Dance Mix Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Stilwell & Friends KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke w/Travis & Matt Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -Kerry & The Double D’s Show Me’s (West) -- Nick Hamilton 10:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Dark Wave Night w/DJ Deville Fast Eddy’s -- Thong Thursdays w/The Sandman Fox & Hound English Pub -- John Gauer Lanhucks -- Variety Night O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke w/DJ Magic Mark 10:30 pm Little Cheers -- Lindsey Williams Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 pm Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

friday, octobEr 22 4:00 pm Liquor Locker-Morgan -Beer Tasting Winetree - Darmstadt -Wine Tasting 5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski

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6:00 pm Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm (No Scare Tour) 7:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green Corner Pocket, The -- Pool & Cornhole Tournaments Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm Olde Courthouse Catacombs/House of Lecter -- 3D Night of the Werewolf 8:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Bicho Brothers Hobo Jungle -- Open 8 Ball Tournament 9:00 pm Beef O’Brady’s -- Live Entertainment on the Patio Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Funk Doc’s Nightclub -- Karaoke w/BK Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- Karaoke w/Danny Gloria’s Corral Club -- College Night/ Karaoke/DJ/Double XL & Dance Mix Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Common Ground KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- McFly Koodie Hoos -- Karaoke w/Jason Mann Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Live Entertainment Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 9:30 pm Club Royale -- The MacDaddies Smitt y’s Little Tavern -- Hussmann Trio 10:00 pm Brickhouse, The -Karaoke Downstairs Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Gryndhouse Records presents Reverend Fang Gory/Red 13 & First Jason Fast Eddy’s -- Velcro Pygmies www.News4UOnline.com • October 2010

Fox & Hound English Pub -- Lindsey Williams Hob-Nob Bar -- TBA Hobo Jungle -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke w/ DJ Magic Mark/Best Singer Contest 10:30 pm Lanhucks -- Andrea Wirth Trio Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 pm Brickhouse, The -- King & Queen Show with Local cast Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

saturday, octobEr 23 4:00 pm Winetree-East -- Craft Beer Tasting 6:00 pm Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm (No Scare Tour) 7:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green Corner Pocket, The -- Pool & Cornhole Tournaments Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm Olde Courthouse Catacombs/House of Lecter -- 3D Night of the Werewolf 7:35 pm Swonder Ice Arena -- Evansville Icemen vs. Quad City 8:00 pm Boney June’s Music Venue -- Lil Wyte/Jelly Roll/Brabo Gator Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Bicho Brothers 9:00 pm Beef O’Brady’s -- UFC Pay Per View Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost DC’s Pub & Charbroil Grill -Karaoke w/DJ CJ & Marsha Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Panacea Doc’s Nightclub -- Black Water Redemption Fox & Hound English Pub -- UFC Pay Per View Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- Karaoke w/Danny Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Headliner KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- McFly Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Live Entertainment Rick’s 718 Bar &

Lounge -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- UFC Pay Per View/DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- UFC Pay Per View/DJ & Karaoke 9:30 pm Club Royale -- The MacDaddies Smitt y’s Little Tavern -- Hussmann Trio 10:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -Original Showcase Saturdays: Gorilla Monsoon Fast Eddy’s -- Stompbox 40 Hob-Nob Bar -- The Last Hoorahs Lamasco Bar -- The Smoke Rings O’Brians Sports Bar -- Diversion 10:30 pm Lanhucks -- Cody Medcalf Little Cheers -- Scott Winzinger Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:00 pm Gloria’s Corral Club -- Hip Hop Karaoke Party 11:30 pm Brickhouse, The -- King & Queen Show with Local cast Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

sunday, octobEr 24 12:00 pm Corner Pocket, The -Cornhole Tournament 4:00 pm Lanhucks -- APA Pool League 5:00 pm Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 5:30 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Greg Anderson Big Band 6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty Doc’s Nightclub -- The Sellouts Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm (No Scare Tour)

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7:00 pm Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Karaoke w/Randy Marshall Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm Olde Courthouse Catacombs/House of Lecter -- 3D Night of the Werewolf Show Me’s (East Side) -- WWE Pay Per View Show Me’s (West) -WWE Pay Per View 8:00 pm KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Singles Mingles Night w/ DJ Prince & Princess Lamasco Bar -- Eager Mornings Lanhucks -- Punk Rock Night 9:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- JakN-The Hooch Snatchers Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Amazing Soul Crackers Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 9:30 pm Someplace Else -- Rocky Horror Picture Show (presented by Exotica) 10:00 pm Brickhouse, The -Karaoke Downstairs Fox & Hound English Pub -- John Hussmann/Industry Night Hob-Nob Bar -- Brando 10:30 pm Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:30 pm Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

Monday, octobEr 25 5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski Show Me’s (East Side) -- Bike Night 5:30 pm Beef O’Brady’s -- Poker: WPT-APL 6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty

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7:00 pm Beef O’Brady’s -- Monday Night Football Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Monday Night Football Club Royale -- Monday Night Football Gloria’s Corral Club -- Monday Night Football & Cornhole KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Latin Dance Night by Dance Crafter’s Lamasco Bar -- Monday Night Football Rick’s Sports Bar -- Monday Night Football Show Me’s (East Side) -- Nick Gregory TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Wii Bowling 8:00 pm Someplace Else -- Pool Tourney 8:30 pm Beef O’Brady’s -- Poker: WPT-APL 9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Lamasco Bar -- Shoeless Revolution Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke 10:30 pm Someplace Else -- Rocky Horror Picture Show (presented by Exotica)

tuEsday, octobEr 26 3:00 pm Duck Inn -- Free Pool 4:00 pm Liquor Locker-Morgan -- Beer Tasting 5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski O’Brians Sports Bar -- Free Darts/ Industry Appreciation Night Show Me’s (West) -- Bike Night 6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty Doc’s Nightclub -- John Hussmann 6:30 pm Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- WPT Poker Tourney 7:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Amazing Soul Crackers Club Royale -- Live Acoustic Music

Show Me’s (West) -- Nick Gregory/Cornhole Tournament 8:00 pm Beef O’Brady’s -- Beef ‘O’ Karaoke Night Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Sean Chambers (Blues/Tampa FL.) KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke w/Travis & Matt

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9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Fast Eddy’s -- Cornhole Fox & Hound English Pub -- Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- Synful Tuesdays/Karaoke Hobo Jungle -- Live Entertainment Lamasco Bar -- Open Jam-All welcome Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke 9:30 pm Old Chicago -- Lindsey Williams 10:30 pm Someplace Else -- Rocky Horror Picture Show (presented by Exotica)

wEdnEsday, octobEr 27 2:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Free Pool

8:00 pm Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Jason Nellis (Nelbow S) 8:30 pm Brickhouse, The -- Karaoke with Felisha 9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Club Royale -- Karaoke w/The Experience hosted by BK Fast Eddy’s -- Karaoke w/Freddy K/music by Deaf Megan Gloria’s Corral Club -- Wild West Wednesday/Karaoke/ DJ/Double XL & Dance Mix Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- Kerry & The Double D’s 10:00 pm Fox & Hound English Pub -- The Nick Smith Band Lanhucks -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- DJ Jon B/Truth or Dare Night

4:00 pm Liquor Locker-Weinbach -- Beer Tasting Winetree-East -- Wine Tasting

10:30 pm Someplace Else -- College Night Karaoke

5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Mike Seals (from Nashville)

thursday, octobEr 28

6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Smith 7:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Amazing Soul Crackers Hobo Jungle -- Hobo Poker Olde Courthouse Catacombs/House of Lecter -- 3D Night of the Werewolf Show Me’s (West) -- PreHalloween Party

3:00 pm Duck Inn -- Free Pool 4:00 pm Liquor Locker-St. Joe -Beer Tasting Winetree - North -Wine Tasting 5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski

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6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green Hacienda-East Side -- Steve Tyner Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm (No Scare Tour) 7:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Karaoke Contest Hacienda-North Side -- Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Andy Fulton on Piano Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm Olde Courthouse Catacombs/ House of Lecter -- 3D Night of the Werewolf Show Me’s (East Side) -- Pre-Halloween Party Show Me’s (East Side) -Cornhole Tournament TGIFriday’s Restaurant -- Halloween Party/Service Industry Night w/DJ Raj 8:00 pm Doc’s Nightclub -- Open Mic w/Andea Wirth 9:00 pm Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Club Royale -- Server Appreciation Night w/DJ Jon J DC’s Pub & Charbroil Grill -Karaoke w/DJ CJ & Marsha Gloria’s Corral Club -- Old School 80s Night/Karaoke/ DJ/Double XL & Dance Mix Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Stilwell & Friends KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke w/Travis & Matt Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -Kerry & The Double D’s Show Me’s (West) -- Nick Hamilton 10:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Dark Wave Night w/DJ Deville Fast Eddy’s -- Thong Thursdays w/The SandmanMusic by Stompbox 40 Fox & Hound English Pub -- John Gauer Lanhucks -- Variety Night O’Brians Sports Bar -Karaoke w/DJ Magic Mark • 62 •

10:30 pm Little Cheers -Lindsey Williams Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs

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11:30 pm Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

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friday, octobEr 29 4:00 pm Liquor Locker-Morgan -- Beer Tasting Winetree - Darmstadt -- Wine Tasting 5:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -- “All About Sports” live broadcast w/Dan Egierski 6:00 pm Doc’s Nightclub -- Nick Gregory Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm (No Scare Tour) 7:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green Corner Pocket, The -- Pool & Cornhole Tournaments Hacienda-North Side -- Adam Blythe Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm Olde Courthouse Catacombs/ House of Lecter -- 3D Night of the Werewolf 8:00 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Higher Ground Hacienda-East Side -- Scott Winzinger Hacienda-West -- The Strolling Tones Hobo Jungle -- Open 8 Ball Tournament 9:00 pm Beef O’Brady’s -- Live Entertainment on the Patio Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Shaggy Wonda Doc’s Nightclub -Karaoke w/BK

Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- Karaoke w/Danny Gloria’s Corral Club -Halloween Costume Party/ College Night/Karaoke/DJ/ Double XL & Dance Mix Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Tanglefoot KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Sons of Sisters Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Live Entertainment Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke The Corner Keg -- Halloween Party w/Entertainment, Costume Contest, Prizes 9:30 pm Club Royale -- McFly Smitty’s Little Tavern -- Brando 10:00 pm Brickhouse, The -Karaoke Downstairs Duck Inn -- Blood Tribe/ Death of A Hero/Crucifuge/ Cody Metcalf/Gryndhouse Fast Eddy’s -- Halloween Monster Mash w/ Gonzo’s Toybox Fox & Hound English Pub -- Lindsey Williams Hob-Nob Bar -- TBA Hobo Jungle -- Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Halloween Party w/Namaste O’Brians Sports Bar -Karaoke w/DJ Magic Mark/ Best Singer Contest 10:30 pm Lanhucks -- Cody Medcalf Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs

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Smitty’s Little Tavern -- Brando

thE cold starEs October 30 at The Duck Inn.

11:30 pm Brickhouse, The -- Male Dancers Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

saturday, octobEr 30 5:30 pm Cancun Mexican Restaurant -- Mariachi Band 6:00 pm Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm (No Scare Tour) 7:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Clayton Daugherty Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -Halloween Bash & Costume Contest Corner Pocket, The -- Pool & Cornhole Tournaments Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm Olde Courthouse Catacombs/ House of Lecter -- 3D Night of the Werewolf 7:35 pm Swonder Ice Arena -- Evansville Icemen vs. Quad City 8:00 pm Buck’s Tavern -- Halloween Costume Party Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Higher Ground Hacienda-East Side -The Strolling Tones Hacienda-West -- Steve Tyner

9:00 pm Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant -Halloween Party w/Chuck Grady Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke & Dance mix w/T.W. DJ Frost DC’s Pub & Charbroil Grill -Karaoke w/DJ CJ & Marsha Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Smoke Rings Doc’s Nightclub -- Halloween Party and Costume Contest w/Static Fox & Hound English Pub -- Halloween Party w/ DJ & Costume Contest Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -Halloween Party/Karaoke w/Danny Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Halloween Party w/ Top Dead Center KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Halloween Party w/Panacea Koodie Hoos -- Halloween Party/ Karaoke w/Jason Mann Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant -- Live Entertainment Rick’s 718 Bar & Lounge -Halloween Party/Costume Contest & Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -DJ & Karaoke 9:30 pm Club Royale -- Halloween Bash w/McFly Duck Inn -- The Cold Stares/Solvi & Special Guests w/Halloween Party, Costume Contest & Giveaways

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10:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Drop Dead Darlings present: Bands, Booze & Blood Halloween Bash w/138 (Misfits Tribute)/Star Pupil/JakN-The Hooch Snatchers/ Lollipop Factory Fast Eddy’s -- Halloween Monster Mash w/ Gonzo’s Toybox Hob-Nob Bar -- Bad Elmer Hobo Jungle -Halloween Party w/ Music by Brando Lamasco Bar -Halloween Party w/Calabash O’Brians Sports Bar -Halloween Party w/The Pits 10:30 pm Brickhouse, The -Halloween Bash and Show with Costume Contest Lanhucks -- Blood Tribe Little Cheers -- Scott Winzinger Someplace Else -- DJ Downstairs 11:00 pm Gloria’s Corral Club -Hip Hop Karaoke Party 11:30 pm Someplace Else -- Show Upstairs

sunday, octobEr 31 (happy halloween!) 12:00 pm Corner Pocket, The -Cornhole Tournament Hacienda-West -- Kids Day 4:00 pm Lanhucks -- APA Pool League 5:00 pm Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller 5:30 pm Casino Aztar-Hoosiers Lounge -- Martini Corner

6:00 pm Casino Aztar - Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar -- Bob Green Doc’s Nightclub -- The Sellouts Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm (No Scare Tour) 7:00 pm Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Karaoke w/Randy Marshall Newburgh Civitan -- Zombie Farm Olde Courthouse Catacombs/ House of Lecter -- 3D Night of the Werewolf 8:00 pm Corner Pocket, The -- Halloween Party/Costume Party w/prizes KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Singles Mingles Night w/ DJ Prince & Princess Lamasco Bar -- Halloween Party w/JEB Lanhucks -- Punk Rock Night 9:00 pm Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- JakN-The Hooch Snatchers Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Annual Booze & Booze Halloween Bash w/Amazing Soul Crackers Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ & Karaoke Show Me’s (West) -- DJ & Karaoke Someplace Else -- Rocky Horror Picture Show (presented by Exotica) 10:00 pm Brickhouse, The -Karaoke Downstairs Fast Eddy’s -- Halloween Aftermath Party w/DJ Giovanni Fox & Hound English Pub -John Hussmann/Industry Night Hob-Nob Bar -- Brando 10:30 pm Someplace Else -DJ Downstairs 11:30 pm Someplace Else -Show Upstairs

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FOOD, FUN AND FRIVOLITY at the fall festival I am what you call a transplant. I grew up in Indiana, in more of a centralized location of the state, not the southernmost

ALISON SIGMAN

point where we live, love and work. It took me two years to consider myself a “resident” of the city, but I was told I would not be a true “Evansvillian” until I partook in the tradition that is the West Side Nut Club’s Fall Festival. This festival has been going on for 89 years and after that long, I do believe it stopped being a tradition and instead became an institution.

Staff Writer

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People long for the event all year, starting just as the last booth pulls away from Franklin Street on that Saturday evening. Many argue (I do! I do!) that the six days allotted for the Festival is just not enough time to fully take in all the booths, rides and carnival games (as well as the carnie workers)

and tenderloins mingle with not-so-traditional offerings. Brain sandwich anyone? Or how about alligator jerky? Chocolate covered crickets? And if you like it fried they’ve got you covered. Upwards of 17 foods are fried up the old fashioned way (I live for the fried pickles) while the same amount decide to live

that the Festival has to offer. It’s not unheard of to gain five pounds while walking up (and then back down) Franklin Street, but it is poundage well gained. (And, one could jest, that walking while eating helps burn off those carbs of fried goodness.) The largest street festival in the city, (some argue the state) attracts upwards of 100 thousand people each year. If this number does not include you, then you should rectify this posthaste. Thanks to this festival, nonprofit organizations offer a bevy of wondrous culinary goodness that’s spread out along the length of West Franklin Street between St. Joe and Wabash Avenue. Traditional offerings like BBQ made over a dozen ways, corn fritters

in the “deep” fried category. (HELLO deep fried Oreos!) I dare you to leave hungry. And it you’re not sure you need that fudge on top of the Stromboli, apple dumplins, cider, fritters, hot dogs, haystack, and frog legs remember: It’s for a good cause! Be sure to print out your Munchie Map at www.nutclub.org so you can plan your visit, as well as get a complete list of all the delicious offered this year! Also online is the festival schedule, including what bands will perform where, the king and queen contest, and information about all three parades: the lighthouse parade, the pet parade, and the main parade that takes place Saturday at 6:30 p.m. www.News4UOnline.com • October 2010

a caring coMMunity christMas locals lEnd talEnt for a causE

FaNs oF Jazz mUsiC oN WUev 91.5 Fm proBaBly kNoW the Name paUl mattiNgly; every Week he brings listeners a plethora of both older and newer jazz as a DJ on the U of E station. He doesn’t just spin the discs, either. He lives and loves the genre with an abiding passion. He is also fans of and friends with a number of local artists. And so when the idea of producing a collection of Christmas songs in album form for charity came to him, he turned to many of the talented ladies and gents in the area to lend a hand to the project. The result, A Caring Community Christmas, is about ready for the public; comprised of 11 tracks from 35 of some of the most familiar names on the local scene, the Holiday album offers sacred and secular music, and in addition to being a great addition to one’s collection of music to play during the Holiday season, all of the proceeds will go to United Caring Shelters, Inc. I talked with Mattingly recently to find out more about the project.

how did the idea for this project coalesce? In 2009 WUEV had a fundraising concert at the University of Evansville called Peace, Love and Jazz. Besides being a fundraiser for U of E, it was also a memorial concert for the late Pat McCormick, who had passed away earlier in the year. Pat was a mammoth piano player and composer, plus he was just an all-around nice guy. A gentleman named Tony Santora, whose wife is Barbara Santora – who is the lead [vocalist] of Barbara Santora & Jazzin’ – he and I were talking about doing a Christmas CD. At that point, he wanted to do it in a month; there was no way to do it in a month, but that really sparked the idea in me and from that point on, I put together a game plan, finding the people to be involved – and are now involved on the CD. how long was the production process, the studio time, to get all the tracks down? In February, I had a meeting with Bob Green. And I chose Bob because of his studio, and he has an excellent reputation with all the musicians. I wanted there to be some level of comfort, and a lot of these musicians had already recorded at Bob’s – he has a studio called Area 51. From the point of sitting down with Bob, and making contact with everybody, the studio time was… well, I paid for 40 hours but it was probably more like 60 or 70 hours by the time we got to send it out to be mastered. Most of them [the musicians] had studio experience, so they would come in and do one, two, three, maybe four takes at the most.

What went into deciding the songs that would be on the cd? I gave the musicians the opportunity to pick their own songs. There were exceptions, though. First, I wanted Matt Kincaid to do a solo, which is on there – I wanted him to play guitar, and do “Silent Night” because, you know, I come from a Christian background; Christmas, growing up, was a big thing… and the first time “Silent Night” was played was in a church in Germany on Christmas Eve. And they played it on a guitar because they couldn’t afford an organ or a piano. I said to Matt, “I would love for you to do this as a solo.” He agreed, and it’s spectacular – it’s only about two and a half minutes, but it’s spectacular. Another was with the Schembres (J.R. and Danny) – last year at the November house concert that Harry and Linda George put on once a month. One of the things they did was “Silver Bells.” I liked it because it had a Latin beat to it – I asked them to do it, so they agreed. The other was the song The John Michael O’Leary Jazz Ensemble do – a song called “Christmas Day is Really Here,” an original tune by the pianist in the band, Chuck Eakins. talk about the beneficiary of the proceeds – united Caring shelters. It is a homeless provider and also provides transitional services for people who need to have a place to stay. For several years, I worked as a volunteer at St. Anthony’s soup kitchen, and some of the things we would do were in concert with United Caring Shelters. I also – at one point in my early life – had been homeless myself. That’s kind of where my heart was. Your heart goes out at Christmas, and one of the things my heart goes out to is a homeless person. how can people get their hands on the cd? Officially, October 1, but really the public sale begins October 2 at the Kenny Kent Lexus Jazz, Wine & Art Festival. United Caring Shelters will be manning a table there, they’ll have the CDs for $15, and you’ll get a receipt, and there will be a tax deductible part, since it is a fundraiser. You can also buy it online through Johnny “Full Time” Luttrell’s site – fulltimeblues.com/ acaringcommunitychristmas.com. Space limits us from telling every bit of the story, so for the complete and unedited audio from this interview, please visit news4uonline.com. There, we discuss many more details and bits of info about this fantastic, thoroughly local musical collaboration.

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a caring coMMunity christMas track list: • “The Man With the Bag” – Jeff Harmon Jazz – Jane Harmon (vocal), Jeff Harmon (bass), Red Wick (piano), Pat Moore (drums) • “Santa Baby” – Jazzafloozie – Cynthia McDonald (vocal), Bob Green (sax, keys), Greg Martin (drums) • “Christmas Day is Really Here” – The John Michael O’Leary Jazz Ensemble – John Michael O’Leary (vocal), Chuck Eakins (piano), Brett Birkhead (trumpet, flugelhorn), Dave Scherr (bass), Pat Moore (drums) • “What Child is This” – Bookie & the Boobs – Bookie Buchenberger (sax), Rudy Hoefling (keys), Dave Fox (drums) • Cradle in Bethlehem” – Gina Moore – Gina Moore (vocal), Bob Green (keys, flute) • “Jesus, Oh What a Beautiful Child” – Carl Rodenberg & Friends – Carl Rodenberg (vocal, keys), Tommy Stillwell (guitar), Jon Rochner (bass), Mickey Grimm (drums), and Mitch Matthews, April Smith, Kathy McGarrh (backing vocals) • “The Christmas Song” – Barbara Santora & Jazzin’ – Barbara Santora (vocal), Red Wick (piano), Roy Carter (sax), Dave Scherr (bass), Pat Moore (drums) • “Christmas Time is Here” – After Hours – Cary Gray (vocal), Matt Kincaid (guitar), Michael Gray (bass), Greg Martin (vibes, percussion) • Silver Bells” – J.R. & Danny Schembre – J.R. Schembre (vocal), Danny Schembre (vocal, flute), Bob Green (keys, percussion) • “My Favorite Things” – SoundScape – Jon Lutz (bass), Bob Legate (guitar), Greg Martin (drums), Bob Green (sax, keys) • “Silent Night” – Matt Kincaid (guitar)

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The Cathedral of Community – Evansville’s Coliseum

casey carnage

Contributor

Evansville, and the surrounding region, is nothing if not strong in our sense of our home community. It’s a badge of honor to hold the door open for someone, let a fellow driver have the “right-of-way,” or helping someone pick up their things that they inadvertently dropped walking to their destination. It’s a prideful display that many communities across the United States do not display. We were “brought up” that way, and we does those who raised us proud by “paying it forward.” Wrestling has this same sense of community, and in the places and people I have been, guess where I see it most? Right here at home.

It’s no secret I frequently go to “Coliseum

Championship Wrestling” every Wednesday night, and

memories. My parents and

grandparents

the rich history of the building that Evansville on the map in genre

would always go to the

always leaves me feeling a nostalgic. However, don’t just take my words

Coliseum to see USWA,

for it, as many who have been in various promotions and communities

and I would go with

have the same feeling. Recently, I asked a few of the grapplers in

them. I grew up here.”

participating in that evening’s festivities what the Veterans Memorial

I am a lucky

Coliseum, and Evansville in general, meant to them:

one. I get to see what

“Coming to the Coliseum started for me, in the business, around

happens

2000, or 2001,” remarks “2 Tuff Tony,” noted CCW grappler, and a pillar

“great curtain” under

of Juggalo Championship Wrestling (owned by the Insane Clown Posse).

a degree of anonymity.

“Tim Jackson, then Eric Aker, and after that, the current management

of CCW, have always shown me, and fellow Juggalos for that matter,

everything (the dirt…

a home away from home (ed. note- 2 Tuff Tony is from Louisville). It’s

I have no interest in that regardless), but I know when I walk in the

always been a gathering of friends.”

doors of the hallowed local structure, I am greeted as a friend, with a

“Mad Man Pondo,” a 21 year ring vet, grew up in Flora,

smile and a handshake to those I encounter. From the guys just trying

traveled

familiar faces and names who have plied their trade for many years

wrestling, has very fond memories VMC:

“The

Coliseum matters to me from when I grew up. Being from to

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catch

to “break into the business,” those who are on their way up, to the

the world of

not

the

and

Illinois, has

may

behind

Illinois,

would

wrestling

shows

bigger

cities

in this cherished foundation of the wrestling “subculture.” Names like Tracey (“If we can’t do better than that,” during a dance off in a match from the recent TNA pay-per-view he appeared in, “Hardcore Justice,” – “everybody dies!” literally had me in stitches) Smothers, Jamie “J.C. Ice” Dundee, Mickie “Isabella Smothers” Knuckles, and many other talented individuals (forgive me that I didn’t mention everyone… as some promoters say “I will get you next time”) are in the Veterans Memorial Coliseum every Wednesday night. The reasons why are simple: this is their job, this is their drive, and this is their home. If community was not enough, I like how up-and-comer Diamond Steele put it: “It’s always a rocking high Hollywood swinging fountain of fame rock n’ roll show… Wednesday nights at the Evansville Coliseum.”

Who says you can’t go home, and have you been

home lately?

like St. Louis,

To find out more about Casey Carnage and Carnage Crew, go to

Chicago, cities

www.carnagecrew.net. Audio interviews with some of wrestling’s

like that, but

biggest stars, pictures of live events, video interviews, and

Evansville has

articles

a lot of family

casey@carnagecrew.net.

from

around

the

world.

contact

Casey,

www.News4UOnline.com • October 2010

GENDER BENDING FUN ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

Gather up your corsets, garter belts, your red lipstick, and brush up on your dance moves because Rocky Horror Picture Show is coming to town! For 35 years, this homage to science fiction theatre (as well as a salute to gender-bending social norms) has been playing to theatre audiences, without stopping. After a mediocre opening (OK, it was a big fat bomb) during its general release, showing when normal people go the theater, it caught a cult following after it was moved to midnight showings. I proudly stand with this cult ALISON SIGMAN following after two years of being a “cast member” of the midnight showings in Staff Writer Indianapolis. Heck, “Sweet Transvestite” is in my karaoke rotation. Please, before I go any further allow me to pause and explain that this is not a show intended for children under the age of… Well, I know 18 year olds that probably shouldn’t see this. That is, unless you are ready to introduce them to a world of cross-dressing doctors, concrete penises, and many hundreds of people yelling curse words at a projection screen. Rocky Horror show is a place where people can come let their hair down, and show off a side of their personality they didn’t know existed. It’s a night where men can wear fishnets and women can look like a disco ball, but it is not a night for impressionable young children. Now, what will you need to have a good time? Well you don’t really need to look any further than to bring yourself! If you wish to look like a seasoned professional, then you’ll need your prop bags, which can be bought in advance with your ticket until supplies run out. These will include things like rice, a water pistol, flashlight or lighter (or cell phone as long as you have light), newspaper (be super cool and put an old edition of News 4U to work!), deck of cards, toast, noise makers & party hat, and a deck of cards. Have these things ready, and you’ll know when the time is right to whip them out. You may also need to brush up on your Time Warp. Just remember it’s just a jump to the left… And then a step to the right. You put your hands on your hips, and bring your knees in tights. Do some pelvic thrusts (those will make you go insane.) I can’t wait to do the “Time Warp” again! Now for some random history: Throughout the 70s free-thinking individuals saw this movie as a form of expression, bringing the characters on-screen to life, in front of the audience. Add to this snarky comments yelled between perfect pauses, known as call backs, and a midnight institution was born. No one follows the same rules, yells the same thing, or has the same experience. It’s told that long ago as midnight showings of Rocky Horror became a hit in New York City, one man was thrown out for trying to “take over” the role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter from a cast regular. This man was Tim Curry, who not only played the mad doctor in both the original stage version as well as the movie. So much for equal opportunity cross-dressing. Things have changed, and the world of Rocky Horror casts are more welcoming than before. There are no rules, no regulations and that’s why we like it so much. If you have only watched this science fiction double feature in the comfort of your own home then you sir are missing out. If you have never before seen the movie that made Susan Sarandon a star, then you are missing out even more. Either way, until you have experienced the film with live performances down in front, and the call backs, and the flying props then you are a Rocky virgin. The only way to pop this cherry is to attend the show on Friday October 1 at Mesker Amphitheatre! I’ll be there, just look for the Transylvanian with the crazy glasses! October 2010 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

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evil j’s

GHOULISH ART FOR GROOVY PEOPLE Jim Brown – motorcycle mechanic by day, creator of awesomely creepy masks, props and various other paraphernalia by night. Together with his wife Jamie and son Jake, the westsiders comprise Evil J’s. Here, Mr. Brown sat down with us to tell about his craft and hobby. N4U: When did you first start doing this, and what were some of your points of inspiration for doing so? JB: There was always something about Halloween, movie monsters, and scary stuff in general I always thought was cool. When I was about 25 my friends and I started having yearly Halloween parties. I started making a lot of decorations and most of my costumes. Each year I would try and out-do the year before. I would start making stuff very early in the year and spend a lot of time on it. Back than it was a lot of paper mache, wire and duct tape that eventually evolved into latex, silicones, and foams. A few years ago we stopped having the parties but the monster making hobby stuck. How long have you been creating creepy stuff like this? As a kid when I would sit and draw, things would always take a creepy turn. I drew a lot of skulls, zombies, and scary faces, but I’ve only been making masks and props about 14 years. Info I have says that your wife and son contribute to the effort. How so? My son has made one mask and is currently working on a second. I think if he ever gets serious about it he will be very good, he has a lot of artistic ability. He can sculpt really well, but he hasn’t tried to do the plaster work alone yet. I hope to get him started on that real soon. As far as my wife goes she helped get the website started but I consider her more of a victim of the whole thing. she has to clean up the plaster on the floor, paint in the sink, deal with the smell of latex in the house, and masks, severed heads and assorted body parts drying in the kitchen when its either too cold or hot in the garage. It’s sort of a messy hobby. Since this was a busy year and I’m starting to have a lot more orders come in and a lot to ship out so I’m hoping to get her more involved. How does a piece - be it a mask or another creepy item - first take shape? I get ideas from all over the place, movies, magazines, video games, or a lot of times from just looking at people. I’ll be at the store and see a person with a crazy looking face and think, ‘damn that persons’ face would make a great mask.’ Once I come up with an idea I have to sculpt it with clay. I’ve been posting progress pictures on Facebook so if people are interested they can see how a project takes shape. I know you create a number of different masks; how long - from conception to completion - does it typically take to finish one? Well when I was making them just for me they could drag on for months because I didn’t feel like I had a dead line. Since I’ve had some custom work requested and have more people wanting to buy my stuff, I have to be more time conscious. If I could concentrate on just one thing starting from scratch I could sculpt, mold, pour latex and have a mask painted in about three weeks. What bits of advice would you give to someone who is thinking about creating their own works of ghoulish art? Go for it and have fun with it. When it comes to mask making your only limit is your imagination. Just don’t forget the air holes. What does the future hold for Eville J’s? Hard to say, I do have a few projects lined up to get started on after Halloween. • 68 •

But my big thing next year is going to be time management and to start out the year with a better game plan. I hope to get more work with some haunted houses and maybe go to a trade show. Even if it’s just as a spectator I think it could help give me a better idea what I’m getting into. More than anything I just want to keep on making masks and props and having fun with it. Right now the hobby supports itself and pays for a new tattoo every now and than but I guess we’ll see. I would like to give a big thanks to John Helfrich for jumping in there with me and letting me add his amazing paintings to my website and Facebook and also thanks to Kevin Alvey at Gore Galore for pointing me in the right direction for latex and clay and plaster and all the other supplies needed for this crazy hobby – also, big thanks to my mom. Online: evillejscreepycloset.com; Eville J’s Creepy Closet on Facebook www.News4UOnline.com • October 2010

IN THE BAG

[ Shopping Styles ]

i love october, but that iS mainly becauSe i love Halloween. The thought of it makes me giggle relentlessly, out loud, at my desk, while others in the office walk by and stare. That’s okay. I’m used to strange looks from people that barely know me. I love the change in the weather, I love the decorations (so gross and realistic that they make the neighbors complain), I love the fact that morbid and bloody movies are socially acceptable if only for one month a year. But, because my alison love for the Halloween holiday is sigMan so full, my absolute favorite thing Staff Writer is to plan the perfect costume. Starting November 1st my mind is already turning ideas around in my head about what to do, who to be. I start to get serious about ideas in August, and in the beginning of September I formulate plans. I narrow down what I need for at least three different costume ideas, just in case the local Goodwill’s do not have everything I need for one particular idea. It’s inevitable. They aren’t an actual costume shop, so it’s bound to happen. And my ideas aren’t traditional in any sense so it too is bound to happen. Ever since I became a “we,” my planning time has increased, thinking of original couple ideas, that I can talk him into. While it’s not essential for a couple to correspond their costumes I find it helps my costume tell a better story if I have a counterpart. Just as solo costume ideas are everywhere, couple ideas are too. Sometimes they are neatly packaged in a plastic bag. Party stores are packed full of pre-made costumes complete with many of the accessories you will need to achieve your look. Sometimes they’re even nice enough to package the “his & hers” costumes together, but it’s usually easy enough to find the opposite mate to your bag. Allow me to throw at you some quick (as well as possibly mundane and cheesy) examples to start your creative couple juices flowing: Ketchup & mustard, a screw & bolt, plug & socket and that takes care of those packaged together. Other ideas: gangster & a moll (1920s dame if you will), “Dr. Feel Good” and his Naughty Nurse, card dealer & a cocktail waitress. Now, I know these aren’t ground breaking ideas, but they aren’t supposed to be. Creativeness comes when you can pull from different media mediums. Music, television, movies, literature, history books are all full of famous couples-- romantic or otherwise. Don’t believe me? Sonny & Cher, Peter & Lois, The Blues Brothers (if you’re so inclined to share your halloween – a time couples can really be Bro-Love in public), Bonnie and couples. In this instance, the author and Clyde and those are just the ones s.o. pay tribute to al and Peg Bundy. off the top of my head. I know I keep saying this year after year, but just use an once of imagination that a five year old has, then take a trip to the thrift stores and dig in. Thanks to make-up, wigs, accessorizing, and some attitude you too can pull off these looks. Again you don’t believe… well last year I created my best costume ever with my “we.” I present to you Peg & Al Bundy! (Told you it’s not that hard…)

other ideas… sonny & cher, Peter & lois, the blues brothers (if you’re so inclined to share your bro-love in public), bonnie and clyde…”

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AT THE MUSEUM

[ Museum Contemporaries ] On exhibition through November 28, the original drawings of The Dinner Party by Judy Chicago will be presented in the Evansville Museum’s Main Gallery in Memory of Dr. William C. H. Grimm, Jr. in partnership with the William C. H. Grimm, Jr. and Phyllis R. Grimm Charitable Trust. Considered an important icon of 1970s feminist art and a milestone in 20 th century art, The Dinner Party by Judy Chicago comprises a massive ceremonial Matt banquet, arranged on a triangular table with a total of 39 place settings, each Rowe commemorating an important woman from history. Contributor On loan from the ACA Galleries in New York City, JUDY CHICAGO: SETTING THE TABLE / PREPARATORY WORKS FOR THE DINNER PARTY, includes the entire series of 39 original plate drawings that are the only complete historical record of the iconography of The Dinner Party. Six rare Dinner Party test plates also will be on view. An artist, feminist, humanist, educator and author whose career has spanned over four decades, Chicago is an internationally acclaimed artist who has had numerous solo exhibitions in the United States and abroad. She is the recipient of many grants and awards, including honorary doctorates from Duke University, Lehigh University, Smith College and Russell Sage College. Chicago’s work is in numerous collections including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, New Orleans Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts in Santa Fe, the National Gallery of Art and the National Museum of Women in the Arts, among others. The Dinner Party is now installed in the Brooklyn Museum’s Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art.

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Dr. Hillary Braysmith Judy Chicago, and Mary Bower

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Imagine a play so controversial that it is banned for nearly 100 years. In 1891 Frank

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Wedekind penned Spring Awakening while living in Germany. His in-your-face coming of age tale about sexual experiences, homosexuality, child abuse, abortion, and suicide was ahead of its time, as these issues are still largely taboo today. Taking this material, Steven Sater wrote the script and lyrics while songwriter Duncan Sheik, best known for his 1996 hit “Barely Breathing,” brought these to life through his score, took a unique approach to turn this story set in the late 19 th century into a modern love story with the addition of a contemporary rock score. It was this show that introduced Lea Michelle, now known for her Emmy nominated role Rachel Berry on Fox’s Glee, to the world. It earned eight of the 11 Tony Awards including “Best Original Score,” and taking home the highest honor, “Best Musical,” Spring Awakening makes a one-night-only at the Centre on October 12.

Set in a small, repressive German village, the story follows the lives of a dozen teens, led by the tales of Wendla a young female who yearns for answers about birth from her prudish mother, Melchior an anti-authority scholar who uses knowledge to hide is real fears he has about life, especially the erotic side of life, and Moritz whose anxiety causes him to second guess his actions, as he cries for missed opportunities. Together they are joined by an ensemble of characters as they navigate new emotions, personal demons, and a community that scorns information and personal experience. Most notable in the peripheral characters are Hanschen and Erst, whose homoerotic tryst brings an embarrassing humor to the otherwise dark and dreary show, as well as Ilse, a former friend of the females on stage; she has been cast out of her home by her parents for her sexual curiosity and now wanders the streets homeless. She attempts to give Moritz a second chance at life, but unfortunately is unsuccessful as he decides too late to escape with her. The stage setting also adds to the distinctive, nonBroadway, feel of the play. The entire band is right there for all to see, while a portion of the open stage is reserved for audience seating, a great way to get up close to the action. The male characters are dressed in full school uniform, each hair perfectly kept in place, with the exception of Moritz, whose hair reflects his inner turmoil. When watching a movie it isn’t unheard of to be showered with outbursts of obscenities, or catch a flash of boob, buns, or simulated sexual contact, this Broadway smash puts all of these elements out on stage for all to see. Thanks to songs like “The Bitch of Living” and “Touch Me,” we are given an intimate look October 2010 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

at the chaos faced by each character, while songs like “My Junk” and “Totally F***ed” bring a lighthearted tone to a very dark and serious play. It is through the use of song that the characters are able to break free from the repression that society has put on them, yet once the song is over, they are once again restricted from asking questions, and aren’t expected to receive answers. Through their tales we learn the consequences of sexual experimentation, and the scars that are left by parental judgment. Tom Hulce describes this as a “Story of young people as they try to find their way through the thrilling, painful, yearning, rebellious, joyful time of their awakening.” While it was not first thought to be a cautionary tale, the results of the parent’s inability to connect to their children, and give them the knowledge and guidance that is craved by the teens, it shows how important communication is when it comes to raising children. The musical has been influential in getting parents and teens to start a conversation about sexual practices. Producers Ira Pittleman and Tom Hulce hope “You will find Spring Awakening not only entertaining but thought provoking and insightful into those teenage issues experienced in every century, the world over.” While the main point of this musical is to entertain, it forces us to look at the institution of parenthood, and how the delicate subject of sexual education is tackled in a world where young adults are being shoved into adulthood without the correct tools or knowledge. Tickets for Spring Awakening are on sale now, and are $47.50, $29 and $19. For more information call The Centre Box Office at 812-435-5544 or 812-435-5770 ext. 211. • 71 •

MORE POISE, LESS NOISE [ Arts Guide ]

Audubon Museum, J.J. Audubon State Park 270-827-1893 Oct 2-3: 38th Annual GRADD Arts & Crafts Festival - This is one of Kentucky’s oldest and largest ongoing craft festivals and offers something for all ages and interests. In addition to hand-crafted items of nearly every description, there will be live music, food and artist demonstrations. Times are Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Casino Aztar Conference Center Oct 15: Colour of Humanity - The public is invited to a great Southern dinner with music and drinks as part of a fundraiser for the Evansville AfricanAmerican Museum. This event begins at 7:30 p.m. Call 423-5188 for additional information.

Centre, The 812-435-5550 Oct 12: Broadway Series: Spring Awakening Taking its inspiration from one of literature’s most controversial masterpieces (it was banned from the stage and not performed in its complete form in English for almost 100 years), Spring Awakening is set in 1890s Germany where a beautiful young woman is just discovering the uncensored realities of life just as a hormonally-whacked young man is finding out much of the same. Obviously, they meet and drama ensues. Seats for this show, which begins at 7:30 p.m., range from $19 to $47.50 and are available at The Centre box office and through Ticketmaster. Oct 16: Annual Big Night for the Little Sisters For more than 125 years, the Little Sisters have continued their mission in Evansville to bring loving care to the elderly poor in a faith-based setting. Money raised from the annual dinner, dance and auction helps the Catholic order continue its mission and ministry. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. Oct 21: ’Kite Runner’ Author Khaled Hosseini Afghanistan native and author Khaled Hosseini, whose work includes the works The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, will be in Evansville as part of the Evansville Celebration of Diversity Distinguished Lecture Series. The event begins at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public; a ticket is not required for entry. Oct 22-23: Evansville Women Today Expo - This twoday event offers something for everyone, including cooking demos, makeovers, home improvement help, celebrity guests, prize giveaways and much more. The Expo begins on both days at 9 a.m. • 72 •

Friday’s event will be followed by a VIP Women’s Wine Down reception as well, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. $1 from each ticket purchase will be donated to the Weekend Backpack Program, which is a Food For Kids Program by the Tri-State Food Bank.

Downtown Evansville 812-424-2986 Every Friday and Saturday: Farmers Market 7am Oct 2: 3rd Annual Kenny Kent Lexus Jazz, Wine & Arts Festival - Cool jazz, great regional wines, artwork from over 40 artists and more are part of the event, which kicks off at 3 p.m. along Main Street in downtown Evansville between 4th and 2nd Streets. Pre-sale tickets are available until September 30 for $15; day-of-show tickets are $20. For tickets or more information call 401-9999 or visit evansvillejazzfest.com.

Evansville Civic Theatre 812-425-2800 Oct 1-3: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - A musical tale of overachievers’ angst chronicling the experience of six adolescent outsiders in the throes of puberty (hilariously portrayed by adult actors!) vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime! The show’s Tony Award winning team has created a hit musical about the most unlikely of heroes: a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom the spelling bee is one place where they can stand out for the first time. The show presents a triumphant tribute to the art of competition and the glory of youth, proving that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser! Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m.

Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science 812-425-2406 Continuing through November 28: East/West/ South/North: A Collaboration - This marks the 24th year for this event, which showcases the work of artists from local university art faculties. More than 40 artists from the University of Evansville, University of Southern Indiana, Ivy Tech State College and Henderson Community College are represented through their work in the exhibition. Continuing through November 28: Judy Chicago: Setting the Table/Preparatory Works for the Dinner Party - On loan from ACA Galleries in New York City, this exhibition of original plate drawings by artist, feminist icon, author and educator Judy Chicago includes the whole series of 39 original plate drawings that comprise the historical iconography

of “The Dinner Party,” an important work from the 1970s. Six rare test plates will also be on display. Oct 2: 2010 Brew Ha Ha - One of the Evansville Museum Contemporaries’ most popular events, their annual Brew Ha Ha offers guests a chance to sample a wide array of craft, specialty, imported and homemade beers along with delicious food and live music. Reservations are $25 in advance and may be made by calling 425-2406 ext. 233. Entry at the door is $30. Brew Ha Ha begins at 6 p.m. Oct 24: Chemistry Day - From the very simple to the mind-bogglingly complicated, chemistry is everything. Thanks to the Museum and the University of Southern Indiana, visitors to this year’s Chemistry Day can learn and have a bunch of fun with atoms and molecules, beginning at 1 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church, Downtown Evansville 812-423-6297 Oct 3: Organ Recital by Janet Yieh - Yieh is a high school senior from Alexandria, Virginia; the recital begins at 4:30 p.m. Oct 17: Organ Recital by Sarah Moon - This will mark the first in a series of recitals from outstanding college-level performers; Ms. Moon is a graduate student of Dr. Janette Fishell at Indiana University. Begins at 4 p.m.

Historic New Harmony 812-682-4488 Oct 2: Carolyn Roth’s “Continuum” - This exhibition will be on display at the Gallery through November 14

Historic Newburgh 812-853-2815 Oct 22-24: Historic Newburgh Ghost Walks Bizarre stories from Newburgh’s past are told during the walks, which will occur each of the three weekend days preceding Halloween weekend. Call for more information.

Howell Wetlands 499-2952 Oct 10: Flutterby Hike - Experience the sights and sensations of butterflies that call Howell Wetlands home. The butterflies abound amongst the wetland and prairie plants at Howell Wetlands. Where do butterflies go for the winter? How long do they live? What is the difference between a monarch and a viceroy? Find out more at 1 p.m. on the 10th. Event is free; donations accepted. Reservations aren’t required. www.News4UOnline.com • October 2010

Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe) 812-464-cMoe (2663) Oct 2: cMoe’s 4th Birthday Party Celebration - Four years of great family fun will be celebrated with plenty of activities and games, lunchtime refreshments and more.

Penny Lane Coffeehouse 812-421-8741 Oct 2: Penny Lane Art Market - Local artists and craftsmen gather outside this cozy coffeehouse the first Saturday of every month to offer their wares for sale.

University of Evansville Theatre 812-488-2562 Oct 1-3: Assassins - A vivid and dark tale of over a hundred years’ worth of American assassins and would-be killers, including John Wilkes Booth, Lee Harvey Oswald and John Hinckley, this Tony Award-winning story’s music came from the mind and pen of legendary Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim. Performance times are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a 2 p.m. matinee curtain on Sunday the 3rd.

USI Mallette Studio Theatre 812-465-1668 Oct 7-10. 13-17: How I Learned to Drive - Performance times for this show are at 7:30 p.m. except for two Sunday matinees, which will begin at 2 p.m.

Victory Theatre 812-435-5550 Oct 2-3: Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra’s Opening Night Pops: “Broadway Nights” - The “playbill” on this night of Broadway tunes includes such favorites as My Fair Lady, Camelot, Brigadoon, Paint Your Wagon and Gigi. The EPO will be joined on this opening night for the Pops season by several guest vocalists as well as the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus. Showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Call 425-5050 for more information.

Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve 812-479-0771 Wednesdays: Toddler Tales 10 a.m. Oct 16: Wandering Owl Wine and Bourbon Trail - Visitors to Wesselman are invited to this second annual event, which will see food and beverages from Red’s Fish House, Boston’s Gourmet Pizza, Hacienda, Black Buggy, The Bauerhaus, Stepto’s Bar-B-Q Shack, Penny Lane, Main Gate Sports Bar, Turoni’s and more. Live music from Andy Norvell will also be provided. Please call 4790771 ext. 107 for more information or to make your reservations. Oct 22-23: Harvest Festival and Hayrides - This one of a kind family festival features seasonal activities such as leaf rubbing, live animal encounters, Halloween themed crafts, night hikes, and much more. Families will also have the chance to gather around a campfire and listen to live acoustic music. This event is a great opportunity for families and friends to enjoy the high point of the colorful fall season in Evansville’s old growth forest. 5 to 9 p.m. Entry is $7 per person, $25 per family (maximum of 5); kids 3 and under get in free. All of the proceeds will go to help the educational and nature programs at Wesselman.

WNIN Carpenter Home 812-423-2973 Oct 30: Paranormal Investigation - This overnight “lock-in” will see ghost hunters and guests recording paranormal activities supposed to be happening inside the old home and current WNIN studios. The history of the building and its original occupant, Evansville philanthropist Willard Carpenter, will also be explored. The night-long get-together begins at 10 p.m. October 2010 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

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Year Of No Light – Ausserwelt (Conspiracy Records) 4

From France comes this formidable and majestic postmetal juggernaut which calls to mind the potent tribal nihilism of bands like Isis or Neurosis (sans caveman grunting, thankfully), all the while maintaining a crystalline todd drone/shoegaze guitar backdrop zachritz that could please fans of Mono or Contributor Explosions in the Sky. Ausserwelt opens with 20 minutes of “Persephone” (in two parts), and these crushing instrumentals aptly exhibit the massive, earth-crushing momentum of what must be one of France’s most potent bands. This album only contains four tracks, but make no mistake – it’s 48 minutes of carefully-crafted, intense psychedelic-metal that’s so stunningly tectonic that YONL must aim to summon primordial beasts from beyond with every reverberating drum laceration and swirling guitar whirlpool. When it all winds down, on the 13-minute “Abbesse,” a fleet of ambient sounds gently lulls the beast back to the abyss. An amazing, powerful, and standout release here. I am duly impressed. --Todd Zachritz

Herbie Hancock – The Imagine Project (Herbie Hancock Music) 4.5 The Imagine Project was released in June of this year as Herbie Hancock’s 54th release since his inaugural offering, Taking Off in 1962 (Blue Note). Since then Hancock has seemed to navigate just about any genre of music that caught his attention. In almost fifty years of musical mastery this giant of jazz has kept the attention of the world around him. Herbie Hancock has traversed the worlds of jazz and pop and left many milestones along the way. “Watermelon Man,” the Mongo Santamaria tune that was a top ten hit in 1962, became a signature piece of his own a year later. It was revised, along with another Hancock standard, “Chameleon,” on the 1973 fusion masterpiece, Headhunters (Columbia). To express his versatility, Herbie hit the • 80 •

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video circuit with the techno hit, “Rockit” from the 1983 Future Shock (Columbia). Then, in 2007, he collaborated with many other artists in their communal love of the music of Joni Mitchell with River: The Joni Letters (Verve). Paul This release won Hancock the Mattingly 2008 Grammy for Album of Contributor the Year. The Imagine Project is a collection of pop, jazz, and “world music” artists that gives a distinctive flavor to some of Hancock’s favorite choices of music. While its pop production may leave some diehard jazz fans wanting, Hancock’s desire is to show the world that music is a universal language. The CD starts out, appropriately enough, with the classic tune from the late John Lennon. While this also acts as the title concept for the project, Lennon’s Imagine (1) takes on the characteristics of the culture that encompasses the global ideas that make up humanity. This tune includes Seal, Pink, Jeff Beck, India Arie, and Marcus Miller, just to name a few. The entire release is like that, with over 60 artists contributing in one way or the other. The music seems to translate a certain time continuum, with songs from different eras. Space Captain (3), the Leon Russell song made famous originally by Joe Cocker, is done with credence to a certain time and place in our musical culture. Listening to Susan Tedeschi belt out the lyrics, with her husband, Derek Trucks, playing as only he can, creates that “big stage” atmosphere. This was originally brought about by several late 1960, early 1970 acts, like Mad Dogs and Englishmen and Delaney and Bonnie and Friends. Once again in the background is Hancock, reminding the listener what a consummate musician he really is. The Bob Dylan protest song, from the civil rights struggle of the 1960s, is sung with an Irish flair by Lisa Hannigan, with the Chieftains as the background choir. To add some jazz texture, one will hear Alex Acuna (percussion) and Lionel Loueke (guitar) adding to the cross-cultural blend. www.News4UOnline.com • October 2010

The unique pairing of Tinatiwen’s “Tamatant Tilay” with Bob Marley’s “Exodus” (6) allows Chicano rockers, Los Lobos, to bring a little salsa to the project. The Sam Cooke classic “A Change Is Gonna Come” (8) has James Morrison’s impassioned delivery married to Hancock’s astute ability. The only drawback, if there is one, seems to be that this CD has been produced for radio airplay. I don’t think there is anything wrong with that, considering some of the material on the radio today. The Imagine Project stands as a something that could have only been brought about by someone like Herbie Hancock. Only someone of his caliber and experience would understand how, and where, the diversity of music can intersect. All this, and much more, makes the entire project a worthy addition to anyone’s music collection. -- Paul Mattingly

Chad Nordhoff – Good Work, If You Can Get It Self Released 4

It’s a name some folks around Evansville still recognize. Originally from Bloomington, Chad Nordhoff spent a span of his career locally, honing his chops on guitar, while crafting music in the Blues and traditional Country fashion. Fans will be glad to learn Chad’s doing pretty well. He’s settled in Memphis with his family, has a regular gig playing at Superior Bar there, and recently released the new album “Johnny Full-Time” Good Work, If You Can Get It. The album was recorded in a single, four-hour span at John luttrell the legendary Sun Studios in Memphis, and features 10 Contributor songs. The tunes don’t feel rushed, and seem to flow out of Chad and his guitar naturally. Seven of the tracks are original, with covers coming in the form of Nordhoff’s takes on songs by Merle Haggard (“Workin’ Man Blues”) and Muddy Waters (“I Can’t Be Satisfied”). “John Hardy” is a traditional song, arranged here by Chad Nordhoff. I’d complain about how short the album was, only a little more than half an hour, if the music wasn’t so damn good. If you like Country Blues with vocals that sound like they crawled out of a bottle full of whiskey backwash and cigarette butts, Good Work, If You Can Get It is right in your wheelhouse. Songs like “My Own Man,” “Hundred Dollar Bill,” and “No Place For Me” feature deeply personal lyrics, though they’re not heavy in subject matter. As a matter of fact, there’s often a light-hearted nature to some of the things that Chad Nordhoff sings about. The tunes are simple and straightforward in their arrangements… just Chad and his guitar. There’s a good mixture of acoustic and electric guitar on the different tracks, and he really excels bearing down on the slide. The way Chad Nordhoff rips through an iconic slide guitar song like “I Can’t Be Satisfied” should be commended. He keeps the original elements intact, and you instantly recognize the song, but Nordhoff still throws in some fireworks on the fret board. On “Complicated Man,” Chad lays down some of his finest guitar work, as well as some clever lyrics – “I quit my job last Friday; went on the road to sing the Blues. I quit my job last Friday; went on the road to sing the Blues.//Told the October 2010 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

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boss I’s leavin’ ‘fore I do somethin’ crazy, wind up on the news.” The liner notes inside of Good Work, If You Can Get It mention that the album is a good representation of what you’d hear if you came to one of Chad Nordhoff’s gigs in Memphis. I’d say, based on what I heard when I listened to this album, it’s about time to make the trip. -- Johnny “Full Time” Luttrell

Neurosis – Enemy of the Sun (Neurot Recordings) 4

Hunter S. Thompson – Final 24 - His Final Hours (MVD Visual) 3

Hunter Thompson lived the life that many of us envy. His steadfast idealism took him on a journey that certainly wasn’t easy, but in the end, he did what, and when, he wanted. The fact that he’s an icon of independent thinking and considered among America’s most inspirational and gifted writers places him alongside names like Burroughs or Kerouac. But you can read numerous bios and watch documentaries to get his detailed background, and this is not the place for all that. Suffice to say, this 60-minute TV program chiefly examines, in detail, the last hours of a man ravaged by years of drugs and drinks who felt he was losing the freedoms he’d so gallantly fought for over the course of his storied life. Thompson took his own life in 2005 at the age of 67. His passing caused no speculation nor controversy. He had warned of it years before, and his failing health (coupled with painkillers and bourbon) only served to stoke the internal fires within the troubled man’s mind. Final 24 recreates scenes from Thompson’s final hours, and does an admirable job illustrating the scenes leading up to his demise. As well, friends and family are interviewed, so there are valid insights here. As a bio, though, Final 24 only scratches the surface. That it’s merely focused on the morbid aspects of the author’s final moments is evidence that there are better and more comprehensive docs out there, and this one’s really only for the serious fans and students of Dr. Thompson’s life and times. R.I.P. Doc. -- Todd Zachritz • 82 •

Originally released in 1994 on Alternative Tentacles, this early Neurosis album shows the Oakland band growing into their trademark symbiosis of tribal percussion, dark industrial ambience, and full-throttle aggro-metal. Since becoming an icon of what’s now termed “post-metal,” Neurosis’ blackened soundscapes (which owe an acknowledged debt to early SWANS) paved the way for so many later acts, it’s hard to even quantify. Here, the band open with the raw “Lost,” which is almost asphyxiating in its density and painful throb/grind. “Raze The Stray” opens with the atmospheric vocals of Erika Little, accented by piano and keyboards. But this is soon interrupted by a screaming rupture of drums, primal shouts, and grinding guitars. The track returns to the moodier sound thereafter, creating an epic dirge that pulses and shifts to and fro. It’s a little reminiscent of (Controlled Bleeding side project) Skin Chamber as well, who were working in a similar arena at the time, daring to join experimental industrial sounds and textures with brutal grind metal. The title track is a feral assault, with samples augmenting the percussive attack. Neurosis’ success lies in that they have learned to temper their destructive and primal urges with moments of stark, blissful beauty. And their varied use of nontraditional metal instruments also ups the ante. “The Time of the Beasts,” for example, dares to include horns, even, creating an almost dusky Southwestern vibe amidst the pounding noise, which segues into the 16-minute drum circle and didgeridoo piece, “Cleanse.” Fans of defunct California tribal-percussion voodoo-conjurers Crash Worship will appreciate this wickedly esoteric track. To make this reissue a worthy purchase for fans who may already have an earlier pressing, Neurot Recordings has sweetened the deal with two bonus tracks - a demo of “Takeahnase” and a live version of “Cleanse.” Enemy of the Sun is a 78-minute set of dark tribal grind metal with few equals. Recommended. -- Todd Zachritz www.News4UOnline.com • October 2010

Lee “Scratch” Perry – Revelation (Megawave) 4

beds of adept programming and seamless live instrumentation. He even brings aboard George Clinton for a vocal take and Keith Richards for a guitar lick, so Perry definitely keeps some impressive company. Tracks like the rollicking “Fire Power” or “Money Come And Money Go” prove that Perry’s infectious music is both catchy and profound, straddling the line between spiritual journey and bootyshaking experience. Forget the wannabes, Revelation is the real thing. -- Todd Zachritz

favorites again, even if they seem smoother and cleaner to these ears. In fact, that ’s my

reggae. His illustrious history encompasses

Suicidal Tendencies – No Mercy Fool!/The Suicidal Family (Suicidal Records) 2

hundreds of recordings dating back over 40

Not sure of the reasoning behind this one,

out by the production. Likewise, “We’re F’n

years, and he’s still as active now as ever,

but it ’s essentially remakes of tracks from

Evil” is another retro-smasher that sounds

having celebrated his 74th birthday this year!

Suicidal’s 1987 skate-punk classic second

canned by its production. Suicidal are a raging

That aside, “Revelation” is a 13-

album, Join The Army, appended with remakes

band with their hearts in the right place, but

song collection of supreme grooves and

of Suicidal speed metal project No Mercy’s

this one isn’t among their better works. Here’s

top-grade

second album. The retooling of “Possessed

to them letting loose next time.

concessions for modern dancehall or radio

To Skate” is smooth, fast, and packed with all

-- Todd Zachritz

fodder. This is pure, uncut, prime dub, with

the punk-funk-metal you’d expect from these

Perry’s modern-day shamanic vocals atop

hooligans. I’ll admit it ’s fun to hear these old

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only complaint here -- the production makes this all seem too tame. “Come Alive” is a fireball of reckless thrash, but it ’s smoothed

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Herbie Hancock – Brown Theater, Louisville KY – 08/15/2010 Herbie Hancock brought his stellar band to Louisville for a night that was a celebration of the talent and tenure that has made him one of the world’s most acclaimed musicians. Hancock was there as part of the Brown Forman Midnight Rambler Series. This series has highlighted some great jazz over the last several years, most notably the Chick Corea/Bela Fleck Enchantment Tour and the Bluenote 7 Tour, which celebrated the 70th Anniversary of Bluenote Records.

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Hancock had initiated this outing to promote his latest release, The Imagine Project. This release is not necessarily about Hancock revisiting his jazz past. It is about using the clout he has garnered over a 50 year career to be counted among those who see the global aspect of music and culture as an excellent way to unite rather than divide. The Imagine Project has brought together some of the biggest names in popular music with the best collection of international artists. All these musicians have come together representing their individual culture and beliefs while finding the common ground that only music can provide. Hancock is no stranger to music other than jazz. He has danced with pop sensibilities for quite some time. Since collaborating with Miles Davis in the late Sixties, Herbie Hancock has been on the edge of the fusion between jazz and rock. Who can forget the 1973, multi-platinum hit, HeadHunters. And recently Hancock hit the pop scene again with the 2005 release, Possibilities, which featured Christina Aguilera, Sting, Paul Simon, and Carlos Santana. The Grammy award winning River: the Joni Letters (2007) is foremost among Hancock’s pop foray. This project brought together such notable vocalist as Norah Jones, Luciana Souza, and Leonard Cohen with great musicians like Wayne Shorter and Dave Holland. He was even able to persuade Joni Mitchell to take a turn on one of the album’s tunes, Tea Leaf Prophecy. This Sunday evening found Hancock in rare form. At 70 years of age, the jazz icon seems as fresh as when he stepped on the scene in 1963 with Miles Davis’ “second great quintet” that included Ron Carter, Wayne Shorter and Tony Williams. This evening, his touring band, while representing the next generation, was solid and had the capacity crowd dancing in the aisles by the end of the evening. The evening started off with bombast as the band came on stage and performed “Actual Proof,” from Hancock’ 1974 jazz/funk release, Thrust. His band is made up of Greg Phillinganes (keys), Lionel Louke (guitar), Vinnie Colaiuta (drums), and, from this show, Pino Palladino (bass). The normal bass player for the tour had been the Australian wunderkind, Tal Wilkenfeld, who at 24 has taken the music world by storm by playing with everyone from Chick Corea to Jeff Beck. According to her website, she had some sort of injury and has had to bow out of the rest of the tour. Pino Palladino is a widely regarded player, most notably with John Mayer and was the replacement choice for John Entwistle (the Who) when the famed bass player passed away. The second selection of the evening was the title cut from The Imagine Project, the John Lennon classic, “Imagine.” This brought on stage the featured vocalist for the tour, Kristina Train. Originally a Georgia native, she now resides in New York City. Ms. Train has sung with many artists and released her debut album, Spilt Milk, in 2009. At 28, she is the junior of the band but brings a soul and maturity to the music that was played during he performance. As the show progressed, Hancock took the band into an appropriately-funky version of “Watermelon Man,” featuring Herbie on his Roland AX-7 keytar. After the applause diminished, Kristina came back out on stage to sing the title cut from the 1974 Joni Mitchell album, Court and Spark. As Ms. Train was singing, I was struck at how statuesque she was, tall and attractive, bringing that soulful flavor to this Mitchell masterpiece. Contributor

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All of the musicians left and Hancock started what was to be a five-song medley to end the first half of the concert. The mini-set began with Hancock soloing on the Fazouli Grand playing the opening strains of “Maiden Voyage” that then blended into “Dolphin Dance.” Both tunes are from the 1965 jazz classic, Maiden Voyage. The rest of the band came back on stage and Lionel Loueke brought guitar magic to a modern version of the classic Monk tune, “‘Round Midnight.” The band then purred into “Spare a Child” and ended with “Cantaloupe Island.” Between Greg Phillinganes’ styling on his double-keyboard set and Hancock switching to the Korg Oasys, the music was about as complete as it could be without any horns. After an intermission, the band returned for a second set that started out with “Tamatant Tilay/Exodus,” the later song being the Bob Marley favorite. Train and Greg Phillinganes sung on this one as well as the next duplex tune. This started out with Ms. Train singing the Bob Dylan classic “The Times, They Are ‘A Changing.” This song was inspired by the civil rights protest of the 1960s. Then Phillinganes took center stage to sing the last song the great Sam Cooke ever recorded, “A Change Is Gonna Come” which was indirectly inspired by the aforementioned Dylan song. The regular set ended with the song, “Space Captain.” This tune was originally released by Joe Cocker on his Mad Dogs and Englishmen album in 1970. The video, from The Imagine Project, which features Susan Tedeshi and Derek Trucks, gives credit to the original version (for reference, look on YouTube for the 1970 video). Ms. Train and Philliganes brought the house to its feet their rendition. After a good amount of applause, Herbie and the band came back for an encore with “Chameleon,” a fan-favorite from the 1973 fusion breakthrough, HeadHunters. By this time, everyone had the lubrication and the vibe to be dancing in the aisles. And that it just what we did! • 87 •

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[ I’ll Play the Blues for You ] The Next Generation of the Blues This month, we’re looking at the next generation of torchbearers for the Blues. The list of buzzworthy acts featuring young people playing music with a strong Blues foundation could take up this entire article, and in my opinion, includes local outfits like Alias Jones and The Cold Stares, among others. But, for the purposes of this article, let’s break the U.S. into segments and take a look at one noteworthy band from each region.

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East - Grace Potter and the Nocturnals

Every time a female vocalist breaks through with a little gravel in her voice and some Blues influence, folks are quick to anoint her the next Janis Joplin. Grace Potter has the vocal chops, the skills behind an entire list of instruments, and the stage presence to transcend even that level of admiration. Vermont-based Grace Potter and the Nocturnals are among a group of wildly talented young bands combining Rock, Blues, Funk, and more into excellent music that’s gaining mainstream airplay. P o t t e r celebrated her 27th birthday this year, and the band celebrated its latest, self-titled CD to much critical acclaim. You can hear their music everywhere, from commercials, to movie soundtracks, and even ESPN! Potter herself is in high demand, too, performing with acts as diverse as the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Kenny Chesney. www.gracepotter.com. Contributor

South - Cedric Burnside & Lightnin’ Malcolm When I first thought up this piece, I wanted to put Damon Fowler in here. You met Fowler last month, so I wanted to spotlight an act equally as worthy of praise. Folks who attended this past summer’s W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival can tell you all about “The Juke Joint Duo.” Cedric Burnside, grandson of legendary Bluesman R.L. Burnside, is one of the greatest drummers in the world currently, and creates some amazing grooves alongside friend and bandmate ‘Lightnin’ Malcolm. Inside of their Mississippi Hill Country Blues music, this duo incorporate elements that include Rock, Funk, and even Hip-Hop. Their 2008 CD 2 Man Wrecking Crew put them at the forefront of this generation’s best Blues acts, and also put them in the middle of a bidding war as several labels try to jockey for the rights to print their follow-up release. In an interview with the duo over the summer, Malcolm said the new album is poised to blow 2 Man Wrecking Crew out of the water, and hearing several of the new tunes live, I’m inclined to think that’s not just talk. www.cedricburnsideandlightninmalcolm.com. • 88 •

West - John Nemeth I reviewed John’s 2010 Blind Pig Records CD, Name The Day!, in the June 2010 issue of News 4U, remarking “It’s ‘Blue-Eyed Soul’ at its best!” Still only in his 30s, John Nemeth could have easily fit into the 60s Soul scene. I can picture him sharing the bill alongside legends like Solomon Burke and Sam & Dave. Heck, the first single off of Name The Day! was even pressed on a 45rpm vinyl! Nemeth continues to ride the crest of the wave that his latest CD created, too, appearing in recent months on NPR’s Weekend Edition, The House of Blues Radio Hour, and the TNT network’s hit show Memphis Beat - where Nemeth covered Howlin’ Wolf, and acted alongside Jason Lee. Nemeth’s vocal chops are top notch. He just won Living Blues magazine’s 2010 award for “Outstanding Blues Singer.” And, his skills with the harmonica are certainly worth bragging about, as well. Hohner Harmonicas, one of the world’s greatest manufacturers of the instrument, endorses Nemeth among their stable of players; a group that includes Blues Traveler’s John Popper and The Fabulous Thunderbirds’ Kim Wilson. www.johnnemethblues.com.

Midwest - Mike Zito Mixing Rock, Jazz, and Soul into his Blues, Zito has made a name for himself behind the guitar and the microphone, as well as for his interesting selection of cover tunes. He’s recorded versions of Elton John’s “Rocket Man” and Tears For Fears’ “Everybody Wants To Rule the World.” Most notably, though, might be his take on Prince’s “Little Red Corvette” on Zito’s 2008 CD Today. While he’s not the youngest artist on this list, Zito has really come on in the past few years since hooking up with Delta Groove/Eclecto Groove Records, and is starting to find the greatest success of his life. www.mikezito.com.

North - Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo Our last stop takes us to Madison, Wisconsin, where cheeseheads are ragin’ over young Blues band Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo. I won’t give too much away about these guys, because I’ll actually be interviewing Aaron in next month’s issue of News 4U ahead of AWATH’s November 4 performance here in Evansville! Aaron is the son of late Bluesman ‘Cadillac’ Joe Andersen, and grew up playing guitar in his dad’s band. Williams teamed up with fellow Wisconsiners Eric Shackelford on drums, and the grinning, bass-playing man of mystery simply known as Z, only a couple years ago; and the trio quickly launched into the spotlight playing an original form of Blues-Rock that has landed them on stage headlining festivals and opening for the likes of Jonny Lang, and others. The band is tight, talented, and you can tell they live for a career in music. www.aaronwilliamsandthehoodoo.com. I recently wrote about “Classic Rock” artists releasing Blues CDs. I think anything that draws positive attention to the genre is great; but I also feel like it’s very important to nurture the young people who actually enjoy playing this music regularly, as opposed to doing it occasionally or as a one-off project. Support them, and we guarantee the Blues will never die. www.News4UOnline.com • October 2010

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Cat Dead, Details Later: A Discussion of Re-Animator and B-Grade Horror Films The horror genre has one of the longest and proudest traditions in the history of Matt Hotz

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film. Ever since F.W. Murnau’s silent vampire classic Nosferatu came out in 1929, the popularity of scary movies has never waned. We all crave the rush of adrenaline that is felt when we watch a monster movie and expect a monster to pop out and claim its next victim. Fear is one of the oldest and strongest emotions within the human psyche and so horror movies give us a chance to be in touch with one of our most primal instincts and still remain in relative safety.

Whether it is ghosts, vampires, werewolves, zombies, aliens, demon possession or just the fear of some unknown terror, there is a horror movie out there that can touch you in a way to make your skin crawl and get your blood pumping. Beneath the upper crust of great horror films such as The Exorcist, Night of the Living Dead, The Omen and The Shining, there is another equally popular kind of horror film, known as the “B-movie.” The B-grade horror movie is different from other horror films because they never let themselves be taken quite as seriously as the films which make up the rest of the genre. We all know and love them: The Evil Dead Trilogy; Fright Night; Arachnophobia and The Lost Boys to name just a few. These films have enough humor and cheap thrills that it is nearly impossible not to laugh, rather than be scared. In 1985, one of the most popular cult classic horror films premiered courtesy of director Stuart Gordon. Re-Animator, based on the short story series by the early 20 th century writer H.P. Lovecraft, tells the story of Herbert West (B-movie superstar Jeffrey Combs, The Frighteners), a medical student who is able to bring the dead back to life using a special green reagent. However, there are certain “side effects,” and the reanimated dead are little more than mindless zombies. Stuart Gordon is famous for his adaptations of several of Lovecraft’s pulp fiction short stories, which were published in the “Weird Tales” magazine during the 1920s. His films such as Dagon, Dreams in the Witch House, From Beyond and Castle Freak are examples of the few effective adaptations that have been based on the work of the original American horror master. ReAnimator is a true gem of the B-grade horror genre and stands alone as a true masterpiece from the director. The 1980s saw great changes in the horror genre as the “slasher” film became increasingly popular with audiences. The studios made millions of dollars by removing much of the real suspense from the horror films of the day and churning out countless numbers of mindless, blood-soaked, orgiastic gorefests which were more concerned with amping up the shock value than they were with creating genuine scares. October 2010 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

With Re-Animator, rather than defying these new conventions of filmmaking and taking a higher path, Stuart Gordon chose to parody these elements by adding ridiculous amounts of fake blood (over 25 gallons all told), guts and violence and overly gratuitous sex scenes, one involving the decapitated head of West’s rival, Dr. Hill (David Gale, Syngenor) and the university dean’s daughter. In this aim, Stuart Gordon was able to create a perfect blend of genuine horror and very tongue in cheek black comedy, that is as scary as it is downright hilarious. However, the most effective element of Re-Animator is its title character, Dr. Herbert West. Again, parodying the very one dimensional horror monsters and slashers of the time such as Jason Vorhees, Pumpkinhead, Chucky and Freddy Kreuger, Herbert West is a character who is completely single minded in his pursuit. And while for the others, it is mindless killing and wanton violence; to West it is creating a medical breakthrough. Herbert is neither good nor evil, he is merely obsessed with making his formula work and he is willing to go to any lengths to achieve that goal. Jeffrey Combs’ performance as the mad scientist with a gift is what truly makes this film such a bloody good time for all of its 86 minutes. While this film does take drastic liberties with the source material, it should serve as starting point for anyone who has an interest in exploring the utterly mad, macabre and magnificent worlds that H.P. Lovecraft created. By keeping up the excitement and light hearted nature, despite its darkly comic themes, Stuart Gordon and Jeffrey Combs were able to create the perfect cult classic. Even 25 years after it was made, Re-Animator remains the perfect Halloween flick with its entire campy gross out moments, superbly created zombies and dark satire. This movie gets five out of five tentacles up! Don’t Miss Next Month’s Inconceivable Review of The Princess Bride! • 89 •

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[ In Theaters Now ] October is widely recognized as the spookiest month of the year and moviemakers never let you forget it. There are lots of scary movies coming out this October to a theater near you so be sure to check them out, just do not go alone.

October 1st Let Me In – Overture Films Despite being hailed as “the best vampire movie ever,” Matt the Swedish blood sucking masterpiece Let the Right One Hotz In never found the audience it deserved in America and Contributor was pushed quickly out onto DVD. However, for anyone who missed that amazing film, director Matt Reeves (Cloverfield) is here to help as he brings us Let Me In, a remade version for English speaking audiences. Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee, The Road) is alienated, friendless and mercilessly bullied by peers at school. All of that changes when a strange and mysterious young girl named Abbey (Chloe Moretz, Kick-Ass) moves in next door to him with her father (Richard Jenkins,

Son, Orphan, The Omen and Godsend are just a few of the films out there that exemplify this particular aspect of the horror genre. However for Case 39, the devices which were put to better use in the aforementioned films, here have become a little too cliché and the scares are expected. The movie might be entertaining enough if you abandon all expectations of suspense and forget that Renee Zellweger is playing a social worker in a horror movie.

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Step Brothers). As their friendship begins to form, a series of murders takes place in their quiet little town and Abbey reveals her true nature to Owen. She is in fact, a vampire. It is a sad truth that too often when films are remade for American cinema from a foreign country, they lose some of the original atmospheric horror. However, Matt Reeves has shown that he knows how to craft an interesting monster movie and if he remains faithful to the source material, then this will definitely be one bloody great way to start out the Halloween season.

October 1st Case 39 – Paramount Vantage Not all movies that set out to be scary and thrilling end up that way when they hit the theaters. This is sad because this movie had a fairly decent premise to it. A young, idealistic social worker (Renee Zellweger, Me, Myself and Irene) struggles to save a 10 year old girl (Jodelle Ferland, Silent Hill) from her very abusive parents. However, as Emily (Zellweger) soon learns, the situation is much more dangerous than she had originally anticipated as she learns the child’s dark secrets. While the film is decently acted, especially by Jodelle Ferland who is probably one of the creepiest (and coolest) child actresses out there, the film tends to be very predictable. Case 39 relies too heavily on the type of “jump scares” and not enough on tension building and atmosphere. Children are a great tool in horror movies because of the innocence they portray. This innocence is a perfect mask for disguising the evil that lurks behind the eyes of a child. The Good • 90 •

I Spit On Your Grave – Anchor Bay Entertainment This is a movie which will not appeal to everyone and it is important to note that this is not a typical horror film. There is no monstrosity greater than what one person has the capability of doing to another. As humans, we have the capacity for great things such as love, compassion, and imagination. However, I Spit On Your Grave, a remake of the 1978 Meir Zarchi film of the same name exemplifies the darkest parts of human nature. Jennifer (Sarah Butler, Flu Bird Horror) is a young female journalist vacationing in the Deep South in a secluded cabin. Things are going well until she runs afoul of a group of sadistic hicks who rape, torture her and leave her for dead. However, Jennifer survives and returns to exact her revenge on the men who brutalized her. The film goes beyond graphic and every single detail of the initial rape and the inevitable slaughter of the men is shown at almost unbearable intensity. Is this film good or bad? That is a matter of preference, but it does have its merits which go beyond that basic classification which makes it an effective film. Though the film does seem to fall into the “torture porn” category in which you would find films such as Hostel, and the French films Martyrs or High Tension, this film gives the viewer a chance to experience the trauma of the rape, the rage of the victim and the furthest reaches of human cruelty and the effects it can have. If you see it, be sure you are not sitting next to the person with the weakest stomach in the theatre.

October 15th Red – Summit Entertainment Who doesn’t love movies about assassins squaring off against other assassins? Hitman, Wanted, Smokin’ Aces and The Jason Bourne Trilogy have all proven to be solid moneymakers and this adaptation of Warren Ellis’ comic looks like it will follow suit. Red boasts an all star cast including www.News4UOnline.com • October 2010

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Bruce Willis (Die Hard), Helen Mirren (The Queen), Morgan Freeman (Batman Begins), John Malkovich (Ripley’s Game) and Karl Urban (Star Trek) and some other familiar faces. Red follows a group of retired black ops agents led by Frank Moses (Willis) who must reassemble his old team when a new high tech assassin appears and begins a killing spree aimed at the retired agents. The movie looks funny, action packed but also very much in line with many of the other action/comedies that have come out this year. So, while the conventions may seem slightly cliché and the characters predictable, this will still be a great way to just enjoy some mindless over the top action and a few laughs.

October 22nd Paranormal Activity 2 – Paramount Pictures This sequel to the 2009 no budget hit could go either way. When low budget films go for that “real look” such as The Blair Witch Project, The Last Exorcism or Quarantine develop a following, the studio notices and is more apt to green-light a sequel with a more substantial budget and possibly a few recognizable star names in order to raise production value and draw in more moviegoers. However, when this happens, the film almost always bombs because the sense of realism disappears when you are aware of the fact that you are watching a movie, not just a home video obtained in the aftermath of a disaster. Paramount Pictures gave the filmmakers more money and looking for a repeat of the reception the first film got. But one cannot help but think of seeing this and not having to endure something similar to the ordeal that became The Blair Witch 2: Book of Shadows, which totally destroyed any credibility, creativity or charm of the first by going Hollywood rather than taking the low budget indie approach again. Let us hope Paramount will not make this same mistake.

This is one film that definitely does not jive with Clint Eastwood’s or Matt Damon’s normal body of work, which only goes to show that they have even greater range than we have seen before. Eastwood as an actor and director is nothing if not thoughtful and insightful, and we should expect nothing less than excellence from this film.

October 29th Monsters – Magnet Releasing Monsters has been gaining quite a bit of hype in the world of indie horror films. Director Gareth Edwards has basically mashed up the concepts between 28 Days Later and District 9 and created something completely unique from it. When a NASA probe crash lands in Mexico, it isn’t alone. It has brought a host of new life forms to Earth by accident and those life forms are growing. Mexico becomes a quarantine zone and six years after the initial accident, the aliens have taken over certain parts of Central America. Now an ambitious photographer who wants to take up close and personal pictures of the monsters (which look like glowing octopi with large tentacles… Lovecraft anyone?) and the daughter of his boss who he is trying to escort out of Mexico to safety are going to embark on a dangerous trek through the heart of the infected zone. While the cast is phenomenal, the credit must go to Gareth Edwards. His effects for the monsters are believable and creative, but rather than allowing the creatures become the main characters of the film, he maintains his focus on the human element and their emotions. Truly an ingenious film which will certainly become a cult hit in no time.

October 29th Saw 3D – Lionsgate Films

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Hereafter – Warner Brothers Pictures

Clint Eastwood has been many things in his long acting career: cop, cowboy, even an astronaut. But one thing he has never been known for is anything to do with the paranormal. Once again taking the director’s chair, Clint Eastwood now ventures into new territory with Hereafter, a supernatural thriller starring Matt Damon (Good Will Hunting) about a man who can communicate with the dead and his interactions with several other people who have been touched by death in different ways. October 2010 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

Ahh Halloween, it’s the holiday of tricks and treats, colorful and scary costumes, pumpkin carving, and of course, the Saw movies. For the last seven years, every Halloween we have gotten yet another installment in the wildly popular and equally gruesome series focusing on the sadistic mastermind, Jigsaw. This year, as with almost every other movie, it will be in 3D so that viewers can enjoy all of Jigsaw’s sick games right in their faces. But, this will be the last time Saw will feature as a headliner for Halloween film lovers. Filmmakers have stated that this is the final installment in the long running series, which has gone a little stale as of late. • 91 •

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Upcoming DVD and Blu-Ray Releases for October As Halloween draws near, who doesn’t love to curl up on the couch, turn all the lights off and try to give themselves nightmares for a week by watching their favorite scary movie? Well, for you horror fans out there, there are going to be several new choices for you coming out this month. Be sure to check out these new releases and remember to lock your doors and keep a flashlight handy for all those things that go bump in the night.

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A Nightmare on Elm Street – New Line Cinema 1, 2 Freddy’s coming for you… This re-imagining of horror Contributor icon Freddy Kreuger (previously played by Robert Englund) takes the saga’s bloody legacy to new levels, of sadness. Unfortunately like the recent Friday the 13th remake directed by Marcus Nispel (Pathfinder), this movie is just plain bad. The movie lacks any real creativity, especially in the ways in which Freddy kills the kids. Remakes generally take an idea from the original and have modified it; this is not the case here. The few kills which the new Freddy (Jackie Earle Haley, Watchmen) has are lifted directly from the original film and are not scary in the least. Director Samuel Bayer, known mostly for his music videos, is completely clueless in his direction. He clearly defines which sequences are dreams and which take place while the characters are awake, thus removing most, if not all, of the suspense. Samuel Bayer had stated before the premiere of this film, he would only make one Freddy movie. Perhaps we should all be grateful for small favors.

October 5th Splice – Gaumont

October 5th The Human Centipede (First Sequence) – Six Entertainment The movie which shocked audiences and sickened critics is finally coming to DVD/Blu-Ray! The Human Centipede (First Sequence) has been one of the most talked about horror films of the year, and most of it has not been praiseworthy. The movie focuses on a mad scientist who is obsessed with the idea of connecting several human bodies together via the gastro-intestinal tract in order to fulfill his sick fantasy of creating a human centipede. In order to make his dream a reality he kidnaps a group of young female tourists and begins the surgical process. Gritty, violent, bloody, and above all disgusting, The Human Centipede is one of the most depraved features to come along in years. For fans of the so called “torture porn” horror film genre, this will be a welcome addition to your collection.

October 5th 30 Days of Night: Dark Days – Ghost House Pictures If you are starting to feel like vampires are getting shoved down your throat from every movie out there, you are probably right. This sequel to the moderately successful 2007 film is another installment into the growing collection of vampire movies that have swooped in and filled up shelves. Taking up after the events of the first 30 Days of Night, Stella Olemaun (Kiele Sanchez, A Perfect Getaway) left Barrow, Alaska after the vampires slaughtered her town and her husband Eben was killed. Now, rather than avoid the local vampires, she tries to attract them in order to kill them and avenge Eben. As far as vampire movies go, despite the fact that Hollywood is beating the subject to death, this is pretty decent. For fans of the original, this is a must see. These films are effective because they do have an atmosphere of fear that is hard to replicate. For the sequel, director Ben Katai (Suck) has been able to recreate a lot of the same creepiness and atmosphere that was so effective in the first one. For vampire fans, this is a must see.

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From director Vincenzo Natali (Cube, Nothing) comes one of the more interesting science fiction/horror films to come along this year. Two geneticists Clive Nicoli (Adrien Brody, King Kong) and Elsa Kast (Sarah Polley, Dawn of the Dead) are working in a lab using splicing techniques of animal DNA to create new species of animals. However, the process is slow and when they add human DNA into the mixture to speed up the process, they realize that they have created a new kind of life form. They name her Dren, a winged-human chimera who develops a special bond with her creators, but will they be able to stop Dren when that bond becomes deadly? Splice is a effective and thoughtful film because we are forced to ask some very poignant questions about the nature of new medical techniques such as stem cells, genetic engineering and who gets to decide who, or what, is worthy of a life once we have created it. Splice is less a movie about a monster, but more about the responsibility of the creators, like parents who have created a monster.

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Jonah Hex – Warner Brothers Pictures What can be said about poor Jonah Hex? Well, for starters it was the biggest letdown of all the summer blockbusters. For comic book fans especially, this was a real knife to the heart because the character of Jonah Hex (Josh Brolin, Milk). The premise was of the comic book was an interesting one: a horribly scarred ex-Civil War soldier with a grudge turned bounty hunter who has one foot in the world of the living, the other in the world of the dead tracks down bad guys with biblical justice. With a movie idea like that, what could you wrong? Apparently, everything. The casting seemed solid as well. Josh Brolin, John Malkovich (Ripley’s Game), Megan Fox (Jennifer’s Body), Wes Bentley (American Beauty). But the film, true to its title really was “Hexed” from the very beginning with numerous rewrites to the script, a poor directorial choice in Jimmy Hayward (who was replaced during post production) and taking what should have obviously been an R-rated film and paring it down to a mere 73 minutes and cutting it to a PG-13 rating. Poorly paced, badly acted and just rather pointless, Jonah Hex was a true disappointment, especially when considering the potential this film could have had.

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October 12th The Lost Boys: The Thirst – Warner Brothers After The Lost Boys: The Tribe came out direct to DVD in 2008, many people felt it was a disgrace to what the sequel to one of the most beloved vampire movies ever should have been. Well, fans of the series may in for a welcome treat in the third installment which focuses heavily on the vampire slaying experts: the Frog Brothers. Edgar (Corey Feldman, The Goonies) and his brother Alan (Jamison Newlander, The Blob) had been dealing with the vampire infestation in their quiet little town of Santa Carla, California for years. That is, until Alan was bitten and turned into a vampire himself. They haven’t seen each other in years and now Edgar is the only hope for the town. When a young novelist named Gwen (Tanit Phoenix, Lord of War) comes to him to help her find her brother who was kidnapped by the vampires, Edgar agrees to help. Will the third visit to The Lost Boys bring home an Oscar? No; in fact it would more likely be a Razzie Award if anything. However, the cast and filmmakers have made a decent attempt to try and follow the original Lost Boys as closely as possible. The best part of the movie is Feldman with his many witty quips and one liners. But underneath its slightly campy and cheesy elements, the movie has quite a bit of heart and they even find a way to honor their fallen comrade, Corey Haim who died earlier this year from a drug overdose.

October 19th Predators – Troublemaker Studios Predators stands as the second best installment in the Predator franchise. It is everything that Predator 2 should have been, and unfortunately wasn’t. Fans of the original will appreciate the gratuitous homage paid to the first film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as Dutch and Kevin Peter Hall as his alien nemesis. This film pits an all new group of murderers, black ops soldiers, drug lords and assassins who have been stranded on a Predator game preserve with no hope of escape. This film restores the franchise’s honor by restoring all of the action, gore, comedy and a few surprises that we would expect to find in a Predator movie that had been absent in the recent Alien vs. Predator movies. Producer and writer Robert Rodriguez took great pains to ensure that both long time fans and newcomers to the franchise could find entertainment here and he did not fail. This reboot/sequel has kick started renewed interest in the franchise and he has been in talks for a sequel. So be sure to pick up this action packed science fiction bloodbath and enjoy!

October 26th The Girl Who Played With Fire – Yellow Bird Films The Girl Who Played With Fire is the sequel to the Swedish smash hit film, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. This sequel is the second part of a trilogy based on Stieg Larsson’s bestselling novels: The Millennium series. We rejoin the famous investigative journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Michael Nyqvist, Suddenly) who has made a living exposing corruption and crime within the highest levels of government. When Lisbeth Salander (Noomi Rapace, Bloodbrothers) the intelligent and eccentric computer hacker who had helped him solve his last case, comes to him with information regarding a sex-trafficking ring run by men high up in the government, Blomkvist jumps right in to try and expose the men who are abusing the young girls. However, Lisbeth and Mikael become sidetracked by a plot to try and frame Lisbeth for the murder of three men. As the duo try to clear Lisbeth’s name and find the guilty parties, some of the darker elements of Lisbeth’s past are exposed. This film, though thrilling and action packed, is unable to recreate the magic that was in the first film. The director was changed from the first film, and it really shows. Whereas the first film is an almost direct adaptation of Larsson’s book, this is a little more loosely directed. Some important scenes and characters from the book are October 2010 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 962-1309

changed or missing, the cinematography is slightly less intense and some of the dialogue doesn’t flow as well. For fans of the book, this movie may come off a little disappointing. However, for people who have seen the first (which if you haven’t, you really should) this is a decent sequel that is much better thriller fare than what we usually get nowadays.

The “B” Reel A Column For The Forgotten Movies That You Should Be Watching In the 1980s the horror film genre was enjoying its glory days. It seemed like it was Halloween all year round because so many horror films were released that decade. There were many that were so bad, that new words had to be invented in order to describe the new levels of badness they reached. However, there were a few that were not only excellent, but also prophetic. Those films went to prove that just because it is a modern horror film, does not mean that it cannot be artful or meaningful. David Cronenberg’s cult classic, Videodrome was one of the best science fiction/horror movies to come out in the 1980’s because its dark satire showed audiences the power that televisions hold in our homes and how the programs shown affect us and our behaviors. Using a malicious and mysterious television program known only as Videodrome, a show in which anonymous victims are horribly tortured and murdered, a sleazy television channel owner named Max Renn (James Woods, Vampires) hopes to increase his ratings. But Videodrome is not just any old television show. This snuff show has been engineered by high ranking government officials to weed out the lowlife scum living on the fringes of society by embedding a signal within the program to give people brain tumors. Anyone who enjoys watching the torture and murder scenes to the point of obsession will die a painful death, thus cleansing society of those people. Cronenberg made several truly prophetic statements in this film and could never have imagined the realization of them. One of the most poignant statements is that TV is the new reality. People are more concerned with the lives and activities of other people than they are with their own. This is evidenced by the, I’m going out on a limb here and say, hundreds of reality television shows that have premiered since the concept was conceived. Videodrome is a film that is absolutely overflowing with social commentary that has only become more meaningful over time. Even almost 30 years later, Cronenberg’s dark meditation on the effects of extreme violence, technology and its applications, desensitization, and mass media sensationalism and their influences on the general public still has many people wondering if we are on the road to fulfilling his chilling prophecy: “’Television is reality---and reality is less than television.’” • 93 •

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Chad Corley This Month’s Questions... 1. Give a little bio on your past and

Corley’s music roots were sown here in our area, but his sense of musicianship – tempered by wanderlust – has seen him travel from here to Australia to North Carolina (where he now resides) to myriad places in between. To find out more about the player, engineer and recent developer of a new record label, Ingot.

Give a little bio on your past and present with the world of music, please. I started playing music in Evansville with a band called the Splinters, with Jason Powell and Jay Ditzer [former editor at News 4U] and later went to Nashville and studied the music business (this was the roaring ‘90s). Right out of school I got a job in copyright management but quickly realized if I was going to be behind a desk it needed to have knobs and faders on it. So I went to work for about seven years for a music producer in Texas (and played in bands and delivered a lot of pizzas). I ran a recording studio for a while after that, and delivered more pizzas. I also played in a band called the Raydons with Heath Metzger from Mock Orange during this time. Then, in 2003 I moved to Australia and pretty much everything changed. For one, I haven’t delivered a pizza since (I do miss the tips, though). I really immersed myself in the Sydney scene and ended up managing a studio there and forming the band the Sleep-ins. I also became friends with Claude Hay, who even then was an extremely talented performer. My father fell ill in 2007 and I moved back to the US, and the following year formed the record label Ingot Rock in Asheville, North Carolina. Our first signings were Claude Hay, the Sleep-ins, plus some Evansville-area talent, Titans of Ahm! (Mike Johnson and David Schmidt). Heath is also doing an album for us next year, as well as another incredible Australian performer, Mozaika. The label got worldwide distribution in July 2010 and since then the pace of things has been tremendous. What was the first record you bought with your own money? Love & Rockets - Earth, Sun, Moon The Smiths – Strangeways, Here We Come (both part of the same purchase) What are a couple of pieces of advice you’d give to someone looking to record their own stuff? The recording and the performance are separate things, and they deserve undivided attention. You need to be relaxed and focused to give a good performance. When you take it upon yourself to be the recording engineer, you add stress that makes it more difficult to perform well. If you really want to influence your sound, learn how to be a good mixing engineer and let someone else set up the mics and run the • 96 •

board during recording. It can really make a huge difference. Also, make sure you have people you trust to give you the unvarnished truth about how it sounds. Your mom doesn’t count, unless she happens to also be a sound engineer or music critic. Finally, mastering really is a job done by mastering engineers; it can make the difference between your recording sounding like a “good local record,” versus simply a “good record.”

present with the world of music, please.

2. What was the first record you bought with your own money?

What are a couple of pieces of advice you’d give to someone looking to record their own stuff?

4. What are three indispensible albums from three distinct genres you’d take to your grave with you? 5.

If your pre-show routine had a theme song, what would it be?

If you could time-travel, what era and scene would you want to go back to and be a part of?

7. Where do you see your various endeavors taking you in the next year or two?

What are three indispensible albums from three distinct genres you’d take to your grave with you? Polvo - Celebrate the New Dark Age / This Eclipse EPs (2 EPs count as one album, right?) The Church - Starfish Tortoise - TNT If your pre-show routine had a theme song, what would it be? As much as I’m tempted to say “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” I’m going to have to go with “For Those About To Rock” -- although sometimes it’s “Tonight, I’m Gonna Rock You Tonight,” by Spinal Tap. If you could time-travel, what era and scene would you want to go back to and be a part of? This is a bit of an obscure one, but supposedly Melbourne, Australia in the 1980s was so incredibly off the hook that we all missed out on what has been described to me as a decade-long party. Not that that’s what it’s all about, but okay, really that’s what it’s all about. This is an incredibly counterproductive answer because if I’d lived in Melbourne at that time I probably wouldn’t have gotten anything done. I also happen to think I’ve been fortunate to witness three scenes firsthand: Sydney this past decade; Bloomington, Indiana, in the ‘90s and Evansville in the ’80s. I’ve really been blessed to get to know some incredibly talented people over the years. Where do you see your various endeavors taking you in the next year or two? Well, it will take me back to Australia and New Zealand, for one. Part of my mission is to create a sort of cultural exchange where I can introduce good Australian music to the USA and vice versa. Basically, the next two to three years are going to be a cycle of releases, promotion and touring in both countries and eventually setting up another office in Sydney (most likely, although maybe we can go to Melbourne and get the party started again). www.News4UOnline.com • October 2010

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