When it comes to band names, you might not find a more fun one to say than Teddy Petty. And you might not find a more fun night of music than when he comes to Baker Street Centre on Saturday, Oct. 19.
A Tom Petty tribute band, Teddy Petty & The Refugees are a group of Michiganders that deliver an experience complete with the smooth guitar tones, layered vocals, and iconic Rickenbacker guitar that made Petty’s concerts special for so many years.
Teddy, aka Ted VanDerMass, is a performer whose dedication to recreating Petty’s unique voice and sound make him one of the best impersonators in the world.
From “American Girl” to “Don’t Do Me Like That” to “Won’t Back Down,” this will be a fun night of sing-alongs. Petty may have left us in 2017, but lucky for us, his legacy lives on with a band like Teddy Petty & The Refugees.
General admission and gold circle tickets can be purchased at bakerstreetcentre.com and all three Wooden Nickel Records locations.
Decatur sets musical lineup for summer series
The lineup is set for the Decatur Concert Series taking place every Thursday this summer at the downtown Madison Street Plaza.
This series kicks off with Duke Tumatoe on June 6, followed by Hubie Ashcraft Band on June 13, E5C4P3 (Journey tribute) on June 20, The Broken Hearts (Tom Petty tribute) on June 27, Crush (Bon Jovi tribute) on July 4, Hairbangers Ball on July 11, Bill Werling Square Dancing on July 18, Silver Stallion (The Highwaymen tribute) on July 25, The Bulldogs on Aug. 8, Fleetwood Gold (Fleetwood Mac tribute) on Aug. 15, Sweetwater All Stars on Aug. 22, and City Lights on Aug. 29.
Food vendors and adult beverages will be available for purchase at these free events.
Impractical Joker Sal Vulcano comes to town
Although it’s not until next year, you will want to add a big star on the calendar for Friday, March 28, as comedian Sal Vulcano will be making his way to Embassy Theatre aboard his Everything’s Fine Tour.
The Staten Island native is best known for creating and starring in truTV’s long-running hit Impractical Jokers and The Misery Index on TBS. In addition, he performs alongside his Impractical Jokers buds as part of The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe to sold-out crowds across the world.
Just last month, his debut solo comedy tour special Terrified was released on YouTube.
Tickets for Vulcano can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, fwembassytheatre.org, and in person at the Embassy box office.
Solfest lineup for June 22 is pretty groovy
This year’s Solfest lineup is a banger!
Returning to Metea County Park on Saturday, June 22, from noon-10 p.m., performers include Pink Droyd, Catfish Seminar, U.R.B., Phil Schurger, Grateful Groove, Dan Dickerson, The Wailhounds, Adam Baker, Los Electro, JJ & McRae, Sunny Taylor, Gracie Jo, Patti Whitemoss, and School of Rock.
See? What did I tell you? great lineup!
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 day of with kids 10 and under getting in free.
Hop River concert series returns
The Hop River Brewing Summer Patio Concert Series is officially under way.
On select Fridays this summer, make your way to the patio, grab one of their tasty beverages, a bite to eat, and enjoy live music at 7 p.m. on the patio.
Jess Thrower kicked the series off May 31, but there’s plenty to look forward to, including, Phil Plays Dead on June 14, Hustle 54 on July 12, U.R.B. on Aug. 9, The Wailhounds on Aug. 16, OK Boomer on Aug. 23, and The Ragtag Bunch on Sept. 6.
IU coach Mike Woodson swinging by Clyde
Fans of Indiana men’s basketball and helping area youth will want to be at The Clyde Theatre on Wednesday, June 19.
Coach Mike Woodson will serve as the keynote speaker for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne fundraiser and take part in a question-and-answer.
The event is for Future Ready, a campaign that “aims to provide our youth with the tools they need.”
Tickets are $100 and $200 for VIP tickets that include a meet and greet, a pre-show reception, and photo opportunity. Tickets can be purchased at The Clyde box office, Sweetwater Sound, and clydetheatre.com.
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