Longtime local guitarist finds writing muse
In the 24 years that Whatzup has been in publication, many Fort Wayne musicians have demonstrated real staying power, the ability to continue to offer...
Article Category: Local Musicians
Celebrate young musicians with our 20 Under 20
Do you know a local young musician whose talent should be shared with the world?
The Sweetwater Academy of Music and Mynett Music are partnering with...
Former one-man band opens itself up to collaboration
When Topher Beyer first began The Paper Heart while he was still a teenager studying at the International Business College, it was as a solo act.
But...
Empowered female rock fills void in local music
Eliza Toth, Sunny Taylor, and Teresa Lyon are the fearless front-women of Whoa, Man!, an 80’s rock cover band committed to “Celebrating women in rock.”...
Power trio gets into the groove with live shows
If there’s one good thing that we can take away from 2020, it’s the Todd Harrold Collective.
It’s the newest power trio to hit our local scene with...
Theatrical cover band keeps it real — really fun
Sum Morz began when Crystal “C-Note” Clouse went to her longtime friend, bassist Maurice “Mo” Turner, and said, “Let’s form a band!”
And he said, “No.”
That...
Fest’s rising profile at Promenade Park
RiverDrums began four years ago on the Wells Street Bridge. This showcase of dance, rhythm, music, poetry, and Fort Wayne’s Native American heritage...
Local trio uses lockdown time to work on EP
Putting a band together isn’t easy, but it is a rewarding task. Finding the right people to write and gel with can be an incredible thing, and when...
Local jazz group finds outlet for music
Summer Nights at the Embassy Theatre has been one tradition which could not be defeated by COVID-19.
The Embassy staff started off slowly, with live...
Camping and music together at Andy Fest
The Andy Music Fest grew out of annual camping trips that the members of the band Sum Morz used to take together.
They were musical camping trips, to...