Local Musicians

Sweetwater Sound employees Bobby Dellarocco and Krystal Davis came together to record an EP, Epiphany, which has earned them a spot in the ALT Homegrown Spotlight.

Pop punk shining in ALT Spotlight

An affinity for pop punk brought Bobby Dellarocco and Krystal Davis together. Getting to know each other while working at Sweetwater, the pair had collaborated on some projects, but it […]

Secret Mezzanine's new album, "Field Guide for American Houses" will be on streaming services Jan. 20.

Secret Mezzanine back with new album

Secret Mezzanine is not letting distance break them apart. The indie rock band of Cai Caudill, Rob Greene, Garrett Spoelhof, and Jacob Sherfield formed in Fort Wayne, but as the […]

Greg Wigz, aka She Loves 2 Shop, taught himself to mix on his computer over the years and has been releasing his music on streaming platforms, earning a spot in the ALT Homegrown Spotlight along the way.

She Loves 2 Shop mixes things up

It’s clear that Greg Wigz is not your run-of-the-mill musician. Going by the name She Loves 2 Shop, he’s the latest entry into the ALT 99.5FM/102.3FM Homegrown Spotlight with his […]

Renata Rio & The Proper Meds will play the music of Jefferson Airplane on Feb. 25 during Down the Line 17 at Embassy Theatre.

Renata Rio forms band for Down the Line 17

Singer Renata Rio, member of the acoustic duo Basketcase and the newly formed disco outfit Hustle54, has assembled a few local musicians for the upcoming Down the Line 17 on […]

Loveseat! will release their EP "Let's Go" with a show at The Brass Rail on Jan. 12.

Loveseat! getting more comfortable

Local alternative quartet Loveseat! are on the go. Formed about a year ago, the group has not shied away from breaking the mold. They will celebrate the streaming release of […]

Courtesy Photo After 44 years, The Junk Yard Band played their final show on New Year’s Eve at American Legion Post 47. The band featued, from left, Rick Brown, Don Miles, Dale Pequignot, Mike Hockaday, and Jerry Farrington. Guy Platter is not pictured.

Popular local group Junk Yard Band call it quits

After 44 years, The Junk Yard Band have reached the end of the line, although components will be salvaged. “I’m somewhat sad that it’s ending, and I would probably keep […]

Smooth Edge 2's Yuletide Jingle Ball will be Dec. 16 at Baker Street Centre.

Smooth Edge 2 plays annual Jingle Ball

’Tis the season for a cappella, and Smooth Edge 2 is here to oblige. Fresh off playing five shows in six days, the eight local singers will close out the […]

The Indigo Society are the latest local musicians to be featured on ALT 99.5FM/102.3FM.

Indigo Society are going all in

Like many bands in the area, The Indigo Society can trace their roots to Sweetwater Sound. After becoming friendly while working in the distribution center, Brody Evans and Bryce Murphy […]

Popular country act Mason Dixon Line will have a new lead singer in early 2023.

Mason Dixon Line moving forward with new singer

With the recent announcement that singer Kerry Schwartz was departing Mason Dixon Line, the band had the daunting task of finding a replacement that would keep this well-oiled country act […]

Celebrate Young Music Makers with the 20 Under 20 Awards

For the third year, regional entertainment newspaper Whatzup celebrates the wealth of Fort Wayne area musical talent by honoring the region’s top young musicians.

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