Article Category: Local Musicians

Dr. Scott Humphries conducts the Fort Wayne Area Community Band. The band’s spring concert, Beyond the Stars, will be Tuesday, May 2, at PFW Music Center.

Community Band sets out-of-this-world show

Written by Andrew McNair on April 26, 2023.

If you ask a broad group of people about the best-kept secret on any topic, the answer will inevitably be a paradox. The most repeated response must...

Observer's 'Demo EP' is currently streaming.

Scratch your death metal itch with Observer EP

Written by Nick Braun on April 12, 2023.

Death metal band Observer closed out 2022 by releasing an EP for your listening pleasure that can be found on all streaming platforms and on CD. Demo...

From top left clockwise are Colton Lloyd, Larry Stahl, Johnny Hopkins, and Mikey Cramer of Neon Straightjackets, who will release their debut album, Ex-Girlfriends and Ecstacy, on April 15.

Neon Straightjackets break out with debut album

Written by Anthony Gadson on April 12, 2023.

Neon Straightjackets are pleased that the release of their debut album has not left them in literal straitjackets. “From start to finish, it’s definitely...

Local musicians will pay tribute to the late George Ogg on April 16 at Joseph Decuis Farm.

Quick Hit: George Ogg Tribute

Written by Chris Hupe on April 12, 2023.

“Remembering George,” a tribute for guitarist George Ogg, will be at Joseph Decuis Farm in Columbia City on Sunday, April 16, from 3-6 p.m. Ogg...

Dr. Koji Otsuki will direct the Bach Collegium for their final concert of the season on Sunday, April 23, at St. Francis Chapel at the University of Saint Francis.

Bach Collegium tries something different for finale

Written by Wheat Williams on April 12, 2023.

On Sunday, April 23, the Fort Wayne Bach Collegium, directed by Dr. Koji Otsuki, will close their 2022-23 season with a concert that’s unprecedented...

Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s Bach in the Barn performances at Joseph Decuis Farm outside Columbia City will be April 13-15.

Phil’s back with Bach in the Barn

Written by Wheat Williams on April 5, 2023.

As we were happy to report March 8, after three months on strike, the Fort Wayne Musicians Association signed a new contract with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic...