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TABLE OF CONTENTS NWI Music p 8 Maverick StreetSmarts p 12 NWI music p 14 Eaten Alive Bar Directory p 18 NWI EVENTs p 20 Latin Heat NWI Music p 22 Michael Bruccoleri
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TRACK LOUNGE- CROWN POINT
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HYDAD’S - MERRILLVILLE
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NWI Music By Rick Jensen
“Maverick”
Makin’ It His Own Way One of the great things about life is that there isn’t just one way to ‘make it’. Sure, in many fields there is the usual path to success that you just can’t get around. To be a doctor, you have to attend medical school, do an internship, pass the exams and do a residency at a hospital. To become a lawyer, you must attend law school and pass the bar exams. But in some fields, there are ways to make it without following the usual channels or pathways that most people follow to get there. And fortunately, this is the case in the entertainment business. Some of the biggest stars in movies and music were discovered by accident or took an unconventional path to get to the big time. Some got started late in life. Most worked regular jobs. Some experienced poverty and even homelessness before they hit the big time. So there isn’t just one way to get there. One man who is taking the proverbial unconventional path is Matthew Alexander, also known as ‘Maverick’. And as you might guess, Alexander acquired the nickname by doing things his own way. A solo singer and guitarist who is a self proclaimed “one man band”, Alexander didn’t even begin playing
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guitar until he was 18 years old. But he has always been a singer. “I love to sing”, said Alexander. “Singing is my true passion.” But although he has always been a singer, playing the guitar did not come easily for the 28 year old. “I wanted a guitar since I was 13 because I always wanted to be in music,” said Alexander. “But I didn’t get one until I was 18 when I bought one with money I had made from working. And playing guitar didn’t come easy for me at first, but watching people helped. I looked on YouTube and watched people playing and then I started picking things up.” But Alexander was always a singer first. He sang karaoke at various bars under the name of Maverick. He sang at open mike nights and had short stints with several bands. And while his guitar playing developed, Alexander continued singing. He even had singing lessons. “I’ve always sang,” said Alexander. “But I wanted in-person vocal lessons so I heard about this place in Crown Point called Music of Oz. So I took lessons there from Becky Osborn who really helped me refine my technique.” Once he felt comfortable with his ability on the guitar,
Alexander started playing gigs. Today he plays anywhere from one to three nights a week as a one man band. “I’m a solo act,” said Alexander. “I play the acoustic guitar and I use a drum machine for rhythm, and I have a vocal processor that I use as a harmonizer for back-up vocals. And I play a wide variety of music so I can play to whatever the crowd likes.” Alexander appeals to a wide variety of audiences because he can play a broad spectrum of music, from classic rock to rap; but what makes him unique is his ability to take a song and put his own spin on it. He can take a rap song and make it sound like alternative rock; or he can take a dance tune and change it into an acoustic ballad. “I put my own touches on songs”, continued Alexander. “I take a song and put a different vibe on it so it almost sounds like my own song. I have had people tell me they didn’t like a song on the radio but that they liked the way I did it because of the way I changed it.” “And I have had people tell me they thought I was lip synching a song because my vocals were so spot on until I put my own touch on it, like changing the lyrics or something.”
And in keeping with his stage name Maverick, Alexander is also approaching life from a different perspective; because in addition to his musical career, he is attending graduate school at Governors State University. A year away from attaining his doctorate in physical therapy, after he finishes school Alexander plans to travel the country as both a musician and as a physical therapist. “There’s a company that offers the opportunity to travel around the country to different physical therapy assignments”, said Alexander. “So I can take twelve week physical therapy assignments in different places, and play my music there also. I can travel with music, and I can travel with physical therapy, it’s why I chose it.” “To me, music is the best job in the world; it’s a method of communication,” continued Alexander. “I get to play music for people, and I get to meet people. And I get to bring them together through music.” To hear original music by Maverick, you visit www. reverbnation.com/maverick11. You can also check for upcoming shows and watch videos of Maverick performing on Facebook at www.facebook.com/maverickmusic11.
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CHUCK & IRENES - HAMMOND
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It was at one of these gigs that Claybough met Robert LeBeau, the “Beau” of New Orleans Beau and the Big EZ Band. After sitting in with the band, Claybough joined the group and began playing all over the south side at places like the Checkerboard Lounge, Blues on Halsted, Kingston Mines and Lee’s Unleaded Blues. And for the next five years, Claybough would play the south side juke joint blues scene six nights a week. And in addition to the Chicago scene, LeBeau would hook up with promoters and book shows in Alabama, Mississippi, New Orleans and elsewhere in the south. But five years of fast living and hard drinking took its toll, and at age 23 Claybough felt like he was out of control and almost quit the music scene altogether.
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So Claybough took a hiatus from music and got sober. He also met and married his wife Danielle. And now, with his life back in order, Claybough has decided to make a comeback. “I was so out of control that I almost hung it up,” said Claybough. “But I don’t drink like that anymore and I’ve learned a lot about myself. For the last year I’ve only played about once a month, either with Beau or with the Jake Blues Band so I’m ready to get back into the scene.” “Music has taught me a lot of things and helped me through a lot of things. It’s something I can relate to. Music has never let me down. Music is my life.” For information concerning booking the Jake Blues Band, call 219-314-1931 or 219-671-2124.
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STREETSMARTS Created by: Sam Mechling
STREETWALKER: Denise Connolly TASTES LIKE: a car battery covered in sea salt. NICKNAME: “Bubble Guts”
STREETWALKER: “I’ll tell you one thing: Don’t wear that kind of suit to the beach when you got salmonella! Your thong will end up looking like a piece of used dental floss!”
Enjoy Your Beach Season to the Fullest
Anna, a bartender from Portage, asks: Do you guys know if its legal to wear a thong bikini on Beaches located in state parks?
STREETWALKER:
Elaine, a speech therapist from St. John asks: My five year old refuses to wear shorts to the beach. He even tucks his pants into his socks. How can I get him to relax and enjoy Summer?
“I’m sorry…I just can’t get that damn thong out of my head. You shoulda seen the way it split my poo into two streams. It looked like a snake’s tongue coming out!”
STREETWALKER: “Are you talking about my pimp, Sassmastah’ Deuce? I’m not so sure your boyfriend will be able to make any money kicking whores to death.”
Meghan, a stylist from Crown Point, asks: I want my boyfriend to get a Summer job as a lifeguard. What Summer jobs does your significant other work?
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WINO: Amar Shaw SMELLS LIKE: a dead whale smeared with taco meat. PERSONAL QUOTE: “Let’s sell that camera and buy some knives.”
WINO: “Well, if they ARE legal, it won’t be hard to spot ME. I’ll be the one at beach; beating my dick like it owes me money!!!”
WINO: “I have to wrap duct tape around my ankles so rats don’t crawl up my pants and nibble my ass while I sleep. That’s how I’m enjoying Summer, you whore.”
WINO: “You mean One-Tit Mary? Shit, I don’t know. Blowin’ dogs for wine change?”
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By William Mathews
NWI Music
e v i l A Eaten There’s a saying that states that sometimes the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. While this may be impossible in simple mathematics, when it comes to human beings and their interactions within a group it certainly is possible. It can also be said that sometimes what you are about is not as important as who you are about it with. What this means is that whatever you are doing, it is certainly more enjoyable and thus more productive when you appreciate and like the people you are doing it with. Both of these things apply when it comes to the band Eaten Alive. Although they are a diverse group with different individual visions, because of the chemistry they currently have and the way they interact together, they are a better band than ever before, and the band has been around for over ten years. Eaten Alive, so named by a play on words on founding member Shayne Eaton’s name, originally began as a group of musicians playing in Eaton’s basement but morphed over the years into the band it is today as the current members joined the band one by one. Co-founder Mark Snedden joined the band in 2004, Robin Hartman in 2008, Jennifer Myers in 2010 and Mike Demas, the latest addition, joined the band in 2014. Butwhat makes the band special and serves as proof
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that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts is that each member performs individual but interchangeable functions at the same time, both on and off the stage. On stage, Eaton plays lead guitar and sings vocals, but also plays rhythm guitar and bass. Snedden regularly plays the bass, but also contributes on keyboards and harmonica. Myers sings lead vocals, but also contributes on keyboards. Demas plays rhythm guitar but will also chip in at lead guitar. Hartman is the lone constant on drums. But the band members off stage roles are equally important. Snedden handles the website and technical matters. Eaton and Hartman handle the logistics, marketing and booking for the group. Myers, a music teacher, concentrates on breaking down the harmonies that are so important to the band. Demas, who has been playing guitar his whole life, is new to the band scene, and his naïve exuberance is a source of energy to the rest of the group. But as dedicated as the individual members are to the band, just as diverse are their visions of the future. Eaton is a realist, holding no delusions about being a rock star and simply wants to enjoy the camaraderie of the band perform as professionally as possible and make their mark locally.
Hartman wants to enjoy the ride, play the music and enjoy the new friends it brings him. Snedden, on the other hand, wants to play bigger and better venues and possibly open for a big name, national act as well as to cut a demo or record an album. Myers, trained as a classical singer, wants to someday get back into singing classical music regularly. And Demas, new to the scene, simply wants to become more comfortable playing and singing in front of an audience. “We’ve changed things up a bit and started fresh,” said Eaton. “Our music is more bar friendly (dance music) and what we’re doing now is what I have wanted to do for a long time but was never in a position to do before. But now we have the right people in place.” “We want to keep people dancing, but at the same time make sure our sound level is good so our audience can talk,” said Hartman. “And we want to keep it light and have fun interacting with the audience by telling jokes or commenting on current events.” “Our focus is on our vocals, that’s what really sets us apart,” said Snedden. “Everyone has a mike and we do three and four part harmonies and that’s why I’m so happy we have Jen Myers with us, because she breaks it all down for us, and our vocals are what sells us.” “When I’m performing I hope to let people escape from the daily grind that is life and unwind,” said Myers. “Music is powerful and has the power to change you.” With such diverse personalities and views all pulling the band in the same direction it is easy to see why Eaten Alive is greater than the sum of its parts; it’s because the people who make up those parts appreciate and like the people they are doing it with. Bar or venue owners interested in booking Eaten Alive should visit the band’s website at www.eatenaliverocks. com.
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Burns Harbor The Mill Bar & Grill
295 Melton Rd.
219-841-9475
Cedar Lake Big Butt BBQ & Sports Bar
13231 Wicker Ave.
219-374-5500
Goodfella's Bar & Grill
11200 West 129th Ave
219-374-6700
Hunley's Bar
13115 West Lake Shore Dr.
Shane's Bar & Grill Town Club Taven
8120 Lake Shore Dr 13111 Lake Shore Dr
219-374-9520 219-374-9835 219-374-9898
Chesterton Arron's Mortgage Inn El Cantarito Mexican Cuisine Flannery’s Tavern The Craft House Hunter's Brewing
1400 Broadway 709 Plaza Drive 125 Calumet Rd. 711 Plaza Dr. 1535 S. Calumet Rd.
Kountry Wild Saloon
1050 Broadway
The Upper Deck Lounge
139 S. Calumet (2nd Floor)
Uncle Joe's
361 N. Calumet Rd.
Val's Pizza
112 S. 11th St.
219-926-3113 219-728-6962 219-926-2614 219-929-5570 219-728-6729
219-929-1040 219-926-1814 219-921-0056
513 Ale House
513 N. Main St.
219-662-0513
Back Court Bar
932 South Court St.
219-310-8416
Boz'z Place
8281 E. 109th Ave.
219-661-1770
Buddy and Pal’s
1206 E. East Summit
219-662-0088
Crown Brewing Diamond Jim’s Fricke’s
10685 Randolph St. 211 S. East St. 210 S. Main St. 519 Grant St.
Jolly Rogers Lounge Martony's
11217 Whitcomb St. 104 South Main St.
Matey's Irish Pub & Grill Mighty Mick's
419 N. Grant St. 10727 Randolph
Safe House Bar & Grill The Point
101 S. Court St. 1910 N Main st.
The Silver Bullet The Super Bowl (Final Frame) The Zombie Club Three Monkey's Bar Track Lounge
100 N. Main St. 218 S. East St. 118 W Clark St 21 W. 112th Ave. 318 N. Jackson St.
219-661-0088 219-463-6551 219-663-7665 219-663-0529 219-662-0639 219-310-8436 219-663-8155 219-662-2244 219-779-9307 219-779-9711 219-663-7700 219-661-9015 219-662-8272 219-662-7000 219-663-9838
Dyer Finnegans Pub
1074 Joliet St.
219-865-9896
Meyer's Castle
1370 Joliet St.
219-865-8452
Sheffield's
1027 Sheffield Ave.
219-322-5808
Spanky’s Bar and Grill
15213 101St.
219-365-6635
Stadium Bar
1468 Joliet St.
219-322-6500
The Engine Room
202 Joliet St.
219-865-2424
Vino Tini
1143 Joliet St.
219-322-9185
White Rino
101 Joiliet St.
219-864-9200
East Chicago Beto’s Bar
1301 E. Chicago Ave.
219-397-8247
Good Times Bar & Grill
503 W. 151st St.
219-397-8810
2nd String Quarterback
719 W. 151st St.
219-354-0586
Mario's Lounge
4720 Indianapolis Blvd.
219-398-6405
Gary / Miller 18th Street Brewery
5725 Miller Ave.
219-939-8802
Arvin Cedar Bar
4477 Cleveland St.
219-980-9552
Bamboo Tavern
603 East 39th Ave.
219-887-5317
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4450 Cleveland
219-981-8400
Black Cherri Lounge
6900 Melton Rd.
219-939-0461
Brother’s Lounge
5072 Broadway
219-980-3333
Bugsy's Tavern
4489 Broadway
219-887-2847
Green Top Tap
4510 W. Ridge Rd.
219-980-9546
Hunter Inn
3861 Broadway
219-980-9866
Majestic Star Casinos & Hotel
1 Buffington Harbor Drive
888-225-8259
Milan’s Tavern
5115 Broadway
219-980-9667
Murphy's House of Pain
5245 E. Dunes Hwy
219-427-1006
Paradise Lounge
5004 Broadway
219-887-6524
Polekatz NWI
9148 Melton Rd.
219-938-1556
Roxxy's
5705 East Dunes Highway
219-427-1023
The Beach Café
903 N. Shelby
219-938-1100
Thumbs Up
620 S. Lake St.
219-938-0154
Griffith
Crown Point
Bullpen Luxury Bar
Beer Belly's
Depot Bar & Grill
520 Main St.
219-934-9767
Final Round Sports Bar
105 N. Broad St.
219-924-9539
Griffith Town Tap
602 E. Main St.
219-924-6451
John’s Place
1613 N. Cline
219-838-4490
Set'Em Up
135 N. Broad St.
219-924-3181
Shades of Time
1813 W. 45th
219-924-5009
Soprano’s
840 S. Broad.St.
219-924-0304
5th Amendment Pub
6729 Kennedy Ave.
219-844-8267
Archor Inn Sports & Ent.
6712 Calumet Ave.
219-933-4677
Billy Bears Bar & Grill
1225 169th St.
219-844-1441
Chuck & Irene’s
6110 Kennedy Ave.
219-844-9812
Coach's Corner
6208 Kennedy Ave.
219-844-1111
Cozy Tavern
1304 East Summer St.
219-931-3338
Dick’s Are you Crazy
1221 E. 150th St.
219-853-8709
Dodo’s Firehouse Tap
521 Conkey St.
219-933-6646
Don’s Pub
250 East Gostlin St.
219-933-9418
Flick’s Tavern
6205 Kennedy Ave.
219-844-9761
Good Time Charlie’s
6023 S Calumet Ave.
219-933-9267
Home Plate Pub
3105 165th St.
219-844-9724
Hoosier Buddy Saloon
839 169th St.
219-931-0716
Industrial Strip
3626 S. Calumet Ave.
219-937-9750
Jason's Sports Bar
3949 Hohman Ave.
219-933-1976
Just One More
5245 S. Sohl Ave.
219-931-8984
Just Toni
5602 Calumet Ave.
219-937-5778
Kenwood Lanes
6311 Kennedy Ave.
219-937-7872
Kenwood Tap
6247 Kennedy Ave.
219-844-9766
Mickey’s
4648 S. Sheffield
219-852-0148
Miso's Overflow Tavern
6309 Kennedy Ave.
219-937-7871
Moochies
7022 Kennedy Ave.
219-845-7478
Old Glory Tavern
6755 Indianapolis Blvd.
219-844-1128
Olympia Lanes (Pocket Shots)
4150 S. Calumet
219-933-6677
Our Place
1403 East Michigan St.
219-933-9247
Pines Tap
7349 Calumet Ave.
219-931-1583
Porter’s Tap
6405 Kennedy Ave.
219-845-0597
Pudlos Tap
3803 Hohman Ave.
219-933-9561
Spirro’s Country Lounge
4760 S. Calumet Ave.
219-932-3255
Sportsman’s Tap
6320 Kennedy Ave.
219-844-8489
Sports Corner
155 Goslin
219-803-7148
Hammond
Hebron Old Hertiage Inn
215 N. Main St
219-996-2211
Lighthouse
US 231 & Madison
219-996-9040
Mark O's Bar & Grill 2
435 Ridge Rd.
Portage
Highland Beek Geeks
3030 45th st.
219-513-9795
Curly Joe’s Bar & Grill
2528 Portage Mall
219-763-0195
Bone Dry
3805 Ridge Road
219-838-2442
El Cantarito Mexican Cuisine
6291 Central Ave.
219-762-1900
FrankO’s
2712 Condit St.
219-838-3330
Mark O’s Bar and Grill
2385 Willowcreek Rd.
219-763-3779
Getway Bar
1827 W. 45th
219-924-1717
Mood’s Pub & Eatery
2548 Portage Mall
219-762-7305
Growler’s
2816 Highway Ave.
219-924-0245
On The Roxx
2522 Portage Mall
219-763-7300
V.I.P Lounge
2045 45th St.
219-922-6845
Quaker Steak & Lube
6245 Ameriplex Dr.
219-764-9464
Red Carpet Lounge
6481 Melton Rd.
219-762-7485
219-947-3355
Rusty Nail
2420 Dombey Rd.
219-850-4675
219-942-6169
Ryan’s Tavern
6340 Melton Rd.
219-763-7771
219-942-7711
Shenanigan's
6121 Melton Rd.
219-762-0509
2596 Portage Mall
219-762-5812
5844 US Hwy. 6
219-762-6065
Hobart Agave Mexican Restaurant Cressmoor Lanes Cressmoor Lounge
327 Main St. 620 N. Wisconsin St. 601 N. Wisconsin St.
End Zone Bar & Grill
314 Main St.
219-942-0647
Stonequarry Lounge
Hobart Lanes/10 Pin Lounge
99 S. Hobart Rd.
219-942-0906
Sunset Lounge
Indian Ridge Golf Course
6363 Grand Blvd
219-942-6850
Lisa’s Lounge
3617 Michigan
219-962-4550
Brando's
212 Lincoln St.
219-926-3050
Main St.Station
235 Main St.
219-942-1000
Leroy's Hot Stuff
333 US 20
219-926-6211
Mickey D’s Bar
518 East 3rd St.
219-942-0730
Santiago’s
124 Lincoln St.
219-762-2113
The Depot
1429 W. 37th Ave.
219-947-5194
Wagner's Ribs
361 Wagner Road
219 926-7614
Whistle Stop Bar & Grill
206 Lincoln St.
219-921-0100
Lake Station
Porter
Schererville
219 Bar & Grill
2415 Rush St.
219-963-6053
Bens Twin Oak
2935 Central Ave.
219-963-0598
Buddy & Pal's
340 East US Hwy. 30
219-865-8377
Déjà Vu
2491 Ripley St.
219-962-4398
Bullpen Luxury Bar & Grill
1013 W. Lincoln Highway
219-322-7788
Draft House
4825 Central Ave.
219-962-1575
El Amigo Mexican Restaurant
312 W US HWY 30
219-865-3022
Dreamgirls
2491 Ripley St.
219-963-0555
Jalapenos / Woodhollow
200 US Hwy. 41
219-864-8862
El Ranchero Restaurant
3559 Michigan Ave.
219-962-1396
Longshots Sports Bar
2251 US HWY 41
219-322-0080
He Ain’t Here Lounge
2661 Decatur St.
219-962-2074
Quest
1204 W. Lincoln Hwy.
219-322-4812
Kimmies
2808 Dekalb St.
219-962-1232
Sal Y Limon
2330 S. Cline Ave.
219-322-6723
L F Norton
Central Ave.
219-962-3415
Schererville Lounge
48 East Joliet St.
219-322-5660
Muncie’s Lounge
4106 Central Ave.
219-962-6012
Social 219
2350 Cline Ave
219-322-3060
Ray’s Lanes
3201 Central Ave.
219-962-1297
Spike’s Lakeside Inn
21 East Joliet St.
219-322-4444
Ruthie’s Lounge
3425 Central Ave.
219-963-7987
Tap House 1233
1233 Central Ave.
219-962-6546
Blue 82 Sports, Food & Spirits
8209 Wicker Ave.
219-365-1525
Rascal's Pizza Pub & Grub
9623 Wicker Ave.
219-365-7880
219-690-1947
The Clubhouse
9165 Wicker Ave.
219-365-5509
The Copper Still
9121 Wicker Ave.
219-627-3649
Big Shots
391 W. US HWY 6
219-850-4935
Duffy’s Place
1154 Axe Ave.
219-462-1057
Franklin House
58 S. Campbell St.
219-462-2533
Margarita's Bar & Grill
21 Lincolnway
219-242-8160
Martinis
1004 Calumet Ave.
219-464-0801
NorthSide Tap Room & Grill
712 Calumet Ave.
219-465-0885
Old Style Inn
5 Lincolnway
219-916-2086
Parkside Urban Bistro
1305 Calumet Ave.
219-286-7664
Pepe’s Mexican Rest. (Valpo)
1058 S. State RT. 2
219-465-0205
Rosewood Restaurant
367 W US Highway 6
219-763-2282
Sportman’s
381 US Hwy. 6
219-762-4099
Tony's Place
218 East Lincolnway
219-464-1018
Bulldog Brewing Co.
1409 119th St.
219-655-5284
Center Lounge
1312 119th St.
219-659-4080
Clipper’s Lounge
1225 119th St.
219-659-5006
Game Time 2 Bar & Grill
2062 Indianapolis Blvd.
219-473-0239
Midtown Station
1928 New York Ave.
219-659-7530
Sportsmen's Corner
1200 120th St
219-659-9695
Lowell Town Pub
214 E. Commercial Ave.
Sidetrack Saloon
106 Washington St.
219-696-9231
Cliffhanger's
151 Deanna Dr.
219-690-1002
The Cove Bar & Grill
4665 W. Main St.
219-696-0700
Lake Dale Ale
5512 W. Main St.
219-696-1256
Merrillville Beavers
7505 Talf St.
219-769-2351
Beer Barrel
4717 E. Lincoln Hwy
219-947-2995
Catch 22
500 E. 81st Ave.
219-793-9625
Dawg House Pub
3790 W. 80th Lane
219-756-4220
Hydad’s
31 80th Pl. S. W.
219-736-9110
Maxim’s Lounge
7205 Broadway
219-795-9520
Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant
8011 Broadway
219-769-7191
R-Place
65 W. 68 Pl.
219-769-0037
Sheffield's
1515 East 82nd Ave.
219-795-1005
T.J. Maloneys / Wisecrackers
800 East 81st Ave.
219-755-0569
Villa Del Sol
2225 Lincoln Hwy
219-201-4457
Munster 3 Floyds Brewing Co.
9750 Indiana Parkway
219-922-3565
Cheers Foods & Drinks
1942 45th Ave.
219-922-1325
Danny Z's
1860 45th St.
219-712-0912
Johnny’s Tap
8050 Calumet Ave.
219-836-9218
St. John
Valparaiso
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Just For The Ladies By Randi Ann
It seems like there has always been a double standard when it comes to men and women. Men have always been able to pretty much do as they please while women have always been held to a higher standard of behavior. Historically, women have always been discriminated against in terms of what they could and couldn’t do. There were standards about how a woman should dress and where she could go. Education was considered unnecessary. Other than the world’s oldest profession, women really weren’t allowed in the workplace. Women had to ride side saddle. Women weren’t allowed to be members of the clergy. Women weren’t allowed to smoke (even though that might not have been such a bad thing). Women couldn’t drive. Women couldn’t vote. In fact, as unbelievable as it might seem, women weren’t even allowed to vote in this country until 1920 when the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was passed. And even though it continues to this day in terms of equal pay for equal work, it wasn’t until the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed that discrimination against women in the workplace became illegal. In Indiana, until 1967 women couldn’t tend bar unless they owned the tavern or were the owner’s spouse. And until 1969, they couldn’t even sit at the bar in a tavern. Prior to that, they had to sit at a table. In short, it’s always been a man’s world. So why should things be any different when it comes to adult entertainment? Men have always been able to go to strip clubs, but women haven’t had the same option. Gentlemen’s clubs are everywhere, but there aren’t any women’s clubs out there.
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The only time when women could enjoy a male stripper was at a bachelorette party or a special women’s night out featuring an all male revue at a bar or club. But over time, the only thing that remains the same is change; so slowly but surely, things are changing. Today women can vote, work in virtually any profession and even join the military. And thanks to Latin Heat, women now have an option every Friday night when it comes to adult entertainment. You see, Latin Heat is a club with an all male revue (of all races) that performs every Friday night, just for the ladies. The group is the brainchild of Gigi Gayle, who along with Slamara Campbell now runs the group. The stage names of the dancers that comprise Latin Heat are “El Jefe” “Diesel”, “Deception”, “Rio” and “Memphis”. “There’s really nowhere for the ladies to go in Indiana,” said El Jefe, one of the group’s main choreographers. “So Gigi had the idea for this group, just for women, and helped us put it together.” What makes the group unique is that Latin Heat features group dances with all of the dancers on the stage at the same time, all dressed in the same costumes. Each different dance set features a different costume theme so the ladies get to see the group in choreographed dancing in all the various get ups. Included in the costumes are the construction worker, the policeman and the cowboy, as well as the rock star and the swat team. And in between the group dances, the members of the group give individual performances in different costumes as well. There are also poster giveaways and the dancers will pose for pictures too. “What we’re trying to do is change up the industry,” said El Jefe. “We’re not too raunchy. What we try to do is be seductive. If a woman has ever seen the Magic Mike movie, she will know the direction we’re going.” To complete the ‘just for the ladies’ experience, in addition to the dancers Latin Heat has a male VIP host named “Playboy” who greets the patrons; and guests at the club are served by male servers named “Raven” and “Brandon.” In short, the whole Latin Heat experience caters completely to women’s fantasies, just as a gentlemen’s club does for men. And Latin Heat is also available for charity events and private parties too. “We want women in the suburbs to know that they don’t have to go downtown (Chicago) for their adult entertainment,” said El Jefe. “And we guarantee that they have never seen entertainment like ours.” “We want them to be lifted off their feet by our experience. On Saturdays, we want them to be talking about what a great time they had when they were here with us on Friday night.” So ladies, if you are looking for something adult and exciting to do on a Friday night, get on out to Latin Heat located at 16700 South Halsted Street in Harvey. The doors open at 9:00 pm and show time is at 9:30 pm. The show continues until midnight, but the fun doesn’t end there; there is also an after party that runs until 2:00 am so you can make a night of it!
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NWI MUSIC By Daniel Anthony
Home Is Where The Heart Is The story line is familiar. A guy from a small town in the Midwest leaves home and seeks his fortune under the neon lights of the Big Apple. Many individual tales of glory have followed this path. But they say that home is where the heart is, and for Mike Bruccoleri, the story line is reversed. You see Bruccoleri, 54, was born in Brooklyn, New York, was raised in Long Island and played the Big Apple before seeking out his future here in the Midwest, in Northwest Indiana. A singer and guitarist, back east Bruccoleri had a successful band, The Good Clean Fun Band, and had played with some big name acts; like Billy Joe Royal, the Chiffons, the Tokens, Sonny Geraci of the Outsiders and Climax, Don Ho and members of the Buckinghams, as well as the Drifters and the Coasters, among others. In fact, Bruccoleri had already traveled the world with the Good Clean Fun Band in addition to touring with several different big name performers. And it was during a Salute to
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the Sixties tour with Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits fame in 2004 when Bruccoleri’s destiny brought him to Northwest Indiana. The tour made a stop at the Star Plaza in Merrillville, and it was there that Bruccoleri first met his wife Laura, a native of Chesterton. A year later, he returned for good as the couple were married and settled in Valparaiso. “I love it out here,” said Bruccoleri. “I like New York but the best thing about New York is New York City. But here there are wide open spaces. I’m happy here.” But although 95 per cent of his work is now done here, Bruccoleri has not forsaken his roots. He still returns to New York about once a month to play with the Good Clean Fun Band. Locally, Bruccoleri has several different lineups that he performs with, including the Brock & Abrams Band, with Bobby Abrams of the Buckinghams. Bruccoleri also performs in a series of sixties tributes like the British Invasion tribute, a Buddy Holley tribute, a Bobby Darrin tribute, a Beatles tribute and an Elvis tribute, among others. Bruccoleri also performs in a Life’s A Beach lineup, featuring surf music by the Beach Boys, Jan & Dean and others. Recently, Bruccoleri recorded an album with Karl Green, the founding member of Herman’s Hermits, and Keith Hopwood of the Keith Hopwood Band. The album is currently being mastered in England and is slated to be released in August. A self described “full timer trying to make a buck”, Bruccoleri tries to work as much as possible. During the day he plays at health care facilities and at night he plays as often as he can at restaurants, pubs and in concerts. “I enjoy music,” said Bruccoleri. “I have always enjoyed playing music and now I have a repertoire of about 1,500 songs. I really like re-creating a song and making it sound like the original artist.” “In 1990 I made a decision to be a full time musician, so I quit my day job and I have never looked back.” And Bruccoleri’s decision to bring his craft to the Region was good news for local music buffs. New York’s loss is Northwest Indiana’s gain. Music fans interested in seeing Mike Bruccoleri perform can see him every Monday night at Chappey’s Stadium Inn, located at 2323 Wabash Street in Michigan City or every Sunday at Gastro 49 Pub & Eatery, located at 361 North Calumet Road in Chesterton. You can also check out Mike Bruccoleri at www. goodcleanfun.com, www.mikebruccoleri.com, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MikeBruccoleriMusic. A selection of Bruccoleri’s music is also available www. reverbnation.com, www.cdbaby.com and on YouTube.
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WHAT EMPLOYERS REALLY MEAN WHEN THEY SAY: ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION You’ll make under $7 an hour. ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION IN AN UP-ANDCOMING COMPANY You’ll make under $7 an hour; we’ll be bankrupt in a year. AN UP-AND COMING SOFTWARE COMPANY We want you to get your hopes up, but there’s no chance we’ll be the next Mircosoft. PROFIT-SHARING PLAN Once the higher-ups share it, there won’t be a profit. COMPETITIVE SALARY We remain competitive by paying less than our competitors. JOIN OUR FAST-PACED COMPANY We have no time to train you; you’ll have to introduce yourself to your co-workers. NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADER Inc. Magazine wrote us up a few years ago, but we haven’t done anything innovative since.
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IMMEDIATE OPENING The person who used to have this job gave notice a month ago. We’re just now running the ad. SALES POSTITION REQUIRING MOTIVATED SELF-STARTER We’re not going to supply leads; there’s no base salary; you’ll wait 30 days for your first commission check. SELF-MOTIVATED Management won’t answer questions. WE OFFER GREAT BENEFITS After 90 days, you can join our HMO, which has a $500 deductible and a $50 co-pay. PENSION/RETIREMENT BENEFITS After three years, we’ll allow you to fund your own 401(k). If you behave, we’ll give a 3 percent matching contribution. SEEKING ENTHUSIASTIC, FUN, HARD WORKING PEOPLE . . . who still live with their parents and won’t mind our internship-level salaries.
CASUAL WORK ATMOSPHERE We don’t pay enough for you to dress well; a couple of the real daring guys wear earrings. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT We have a lot of turnover. EXCITING AND PROFESSIONAL WORK ENVIRONMENT Guys in gray suits will bore you with tales of squash and weekends on yachts. JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM We all listen to nutty motivational tapes. FUN WORK ENVIRONMENT Your co-workers will be insulted if you don’t drink with them. A DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT We booze it up at company parties. MUST BE DEADLINE ORIENTED You’ll be six months behind schedule on your first day. SOME PUBLIC RELATIONS REQUIRED If we’re in trouble, you’ll go on TV and get us out of it.
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