Eagles Theatre in Wabash recently made a couple additions to their ever-growing concert lineup.
First up, Thursday, June 9, the theater will bring Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters to town. That is correct, the Academy Award-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton. He actually formed the Boxmasters in 2007 and they have recorded an impressive catalogue of music, which will grow with the release of “Help … I’m Alive” on April 15.
Listening to the Boxmasters, you can hear an obvious ode to the The Beatles, The Byrds, and The Beach Boys.
Their fan base has continued to grow across the country and their popularity has landed them some opening slots for the likes of ZZ Top, Steve Miller, George Thorogood, and Kid Rock. This will be a show you won’t want to miss.
The theater’s other announcement is that Christian rockers Stryper will becoming to the 600-seat facility Tuesday, Sept. 13.
The band burst on the 1980s scene with their groundbreaking “heavenly metal” genre. They sold more than 10 million albums worldwide and garnered Top 40 hits like “Calling on You,” “Honestly,” and “Always There for You.”
In any event, two worthy shows that you will want to add to your calendar.
Tickets for both go on sale Friday, March 4, at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at honeywellcenter.org.
Get Green Fest returns to downtown
Its official, the Get Green Fest is a go after being put on hold last year due to COVID-19.
The St. Patrick’s Day tradition returns downtown Saturday, March 12, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and will include a 5-Kilt Run/walk, river greening, Lucky Charms-eating contest, gold coin drop, food trucks, an event tent, a DJ, and more.
The main attraction of course is the river greening, which uses vegetable dye to transform St. Marys River to a pretty green color. That will happen at 11 a.m. at the Ewing Street bridge.
Get Green Fest is branded as the city’s only family-oriented St. Patrick’s Day festival, so don’t hesitate to rally up the family and head down.
Bands ready to rock St. Paddy’s Day
Speaking of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, a couple of local acts have announced they will perform that day.
The Hubie Ashcraft Band will be taking part in the fun as they will be heading the St. Patrick’s Day “Hootenanny” at the Rockstar Lounge at 7 p.m. This is an all-ages event that will cost you a low dough $10. Tickets can be purchased online at TicketWeb or at the door.
Next up is Debutants, fresh off their outstanding Down the Line performance, will perform inside JK O’Donnell’s Paddy’s Day Tent. The tent opens at 4 p.m. with a limited bar and will have live music from 5-11 p.m. In addition to Debutants, others performing inside the tent include The Shrugging Sisters, The Ragtag Bunch, and Soltre.
Whatzup will keep you posted as other St. Patrick’s events trickle in.
The Illegals opening for Black Stone Cherry
If you plan to attend the Black Stone Cherry show at Piere’s on Friday, March, 11 at 7:30 p.m., you will want to make sure you arrive at showtime. That is because our very own The Illegals will be the opening act. Good job boys!
This show is actually being held in Stan’s Room in the Piere’s facility and is open to all ages.
Tickets are available through etix.com or by hitting up one The Illegals members.
