Article Category: Local Musicians

Piere's will host the Indiana Music Marathon on Saturday, June 10.

Quick Hit: Indiana Music Marathon ’23

Written by Chris Hupe on June 7, 2023.

Piere’s Entertainment Center will host the first Indiana Music Marathon on June 10, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Bands from Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan...

Rick Kinney, second from right, has joined Pete Dio and The Old & Dirty on drums. From left are Mitch Fraizer, Carter Thomas, Kinney, and John Warner; seated is Pete Dio.

Drummer energizes Pete Dio and The Old & Dirty

Written by Nick Braun on June 7, 2023.

You may see a bigger smile on Pete Dio’s face lately since he is now able to give his leg a rest after the announcement that his Old & Dirty band...

Zachariah Smith will perform at Honeywell Center on Saturday, June 3.

Quick Hit: Zachariah Smith

Written by Chris Hupe on May 31, 2023.

Millions of fans watched as Wabash native Zachariah Smith came up just a bit short of the title of American Idol winner this year. So, it is with great...

The latest entry into the ALT Homegrown Spotlight is Quentin Wright. He can be seen performing solo or front his band, The Howlin’ Hounds.

Howlin’ Hounds’ Quentin Wright in Spotlight

Written by Shelby Beckler on May 31, 2023.

A new Midwest country band has landed themselves in Fort Wayne. The Howlin’ Hounds are a mix of country, rock n’ roll, and indie music. One...

Rod Bowers, left, and Doug Laughlin are all about fun with their band Island Vibe.

Spend day in paradise with Island Vibe

Written by Nick Braun on May 31, 2023.

There is something magical about the tintinnabulation of a steel drum. Without warning, the sound quickly transports you to a sun-soaked tropical island...

The latest local musician showcased in the ALT Homegrown Spotlight is Clyde Cyrus.

Clyde Cyrus wants his music to heal, inspire

Written by Shelby Beckler on May 17, 2023.

When you receive a direct message from someone you look up to, it can take your life in a completely new direction. For Clyde Cyrus, that...

Boat Show will perform May 19 at The Brass Rail.

Boat Show returning for one-time performance

Written by Nick Braun on May 10, 2023.

It’s been a bit since we’ve heard from our friends in Boat Show, but I’m happy to announce the folk punkers will perform at The Brass Rail on Friday,...

Local alternative band Mudland are being featured in the ALT Homegrown Spotlight.

Diverse musical tastes define Mudland

Written by Shelby Beckler on May 3, 2023.

Meeting in a music store and forming a band sounds like an early 2000s movie plot, but it’s the reality for Mudland. It was while working...

World-renowned pianist Ilya Yakushev will join the Philharmonic for their season finale on May 12 at Embassy Theatre.

Masterworks show closes Philharmonic season

Written by Wheat Williams on May 3, 2023.

On Friday, May 12, at the Embassy Theatre, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra will close their shortened 2022-23 season with their final Masterworks...

The Namby Pamby will be a part of this year's Middle Waves on June 24 at Parkview Field.

Middle Waves to be 1-day event at Parkview

Written by Anthony Gadson on April 26, 2023.

Middle Waves Festival is in for yet another change. After spending a couple years at Headwaters Park, then a planned move to the former General...

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Article Category: Local Musicians