Arvel Bird / Animal Totems
Many of the 12 musical experiences are ensemble pieces with the violin playing a prominent, but not dominant, role. Mata (Bear) is an upbeat collection...
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Arvel Bird / Rakish Paddy
Like his last album, Birdstock 2001, Animal Totems by Arvel Bird is a theme album with each song representing the personality of an animal found in...
Blame It On Rio
Why did Blame It On Rio start?
Well, you can sorta blame it on Green Day.
And Jon Katt’s father.
And Camelot Music.
During a recent early...
Ron Barber
Mention the name Ron Barber to jazz musicians around Fort Wayne, and you’re likely to elicit a similar reaction: a knowing smile, a nod of the...
Blueberry Hurricane / Cheap
A mysterious wah guitar and light drums introduces Cheap, the second release from local artist Kevin Hambrick who records under the name Blueberry...
Angela Ueber / Angela Ueber
Although Angela Ueber currently lives in sunny California, this talented musician once fronted Rushville Whig, a Fort Wayne favorite for many years....
Bloodborne
“One of our fans put it best,” explains Eric Jacko, Bloodborne drummer. “They consider us a local band in Indianapolis even though...
Blue Moon Boys / Johnny Lighter
This time around the band consists of Nic Roulette on vocals, Kenny Taylor on guitar, Jamie Simon on snare and kick drum and Patrick Borton with the...
Tri State Killing Spree
Back when I interviewed music groups on a regular basis, Id ask them what the local scene needed. Unity was one common answer. Groups would say how...
Free Time Trio / Sometimes I Listen To Jazz
As many people shy away from classical music, I’ve lived my life with an unhealthy fear of jazz. It’s such a daunting form of music to get into with...