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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

Written by Anthony Gadson on January 11, 2023.

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...

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

Written by Nick Braun on January 11, 2023.

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...

Loveseat!'s debut EP, 'Let's Go,' will be on streaming services Jan. 12.

Loveseat!: ‘Let’s Go’

Written by J. Hubner on January 11, 2023.

There’s a longing quality to the power pop of Fort Wayne’s Loveseat! The caffeinated rhythms, the fuzzed-up guitar chops, and the punk spirit brings...

sundogsarah's music from the past decade has been compiled into a "Best of."

sundogsarah: ‘The Best of sundogsarah 2012-2022’

Written by J. Hubner on January 11, 2023.

So who is sundogsarah? Well, up until a couple weeks ago, I had no idea. But it seems that sundogsarah is the DIY musical project of Fort Wayne singer-songwriter...

Worldwide sensation Bad Bunny was the highest grossing touring artist in 2022.

Bad Bunny finishes ’22 as top touring act

Written by Chris Hupe on January 4, 2023.

Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, aka Bad Bunny, topped the list of highest grossing tours in 2022, according to Billboard. The Puerto Rican rapper...

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

Loveseat! getting more comfortable

Written by Anthony Gadson on January 4, 2023.

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...

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

Written by Anthony Gadson on January 4, 2023.

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...

Sankofa closed out 2022 with another epic album.

Sankofa: ‘VLTR KMBT’

Written by J. Hubner on January 4, 2023.

It’s been an epic year for Fort Wayne’s Sankofa. The towering MC, wordsmith, and all-around super creative force has dropped close to a dozen releases...

Shaquille O’Neal will be behind the turntable when he comes to Piere’s on March 18 as DJ Diesel.

Catch Shaq’s DJ’ing skills at Piere’s

Written by Nick Braun on January 4, 2023.

So, did you happen to see that DJ Diesel is coming to town in 2023? OK, perhaps you know him by his real name, Shaquille O’Neal. Yeah, that guy. Believe...

The Commodores will be at The Clyde Theatre on Jan. 14 with local opening act The Sweetwater All Stars.

Experience all-star show with Commodores

Written by Wheat Williams on January 4, 2023.

It was 1974, and Motown Records had left Detroit and its Golden Age for Los Angeles to promote Diana Ross as a film star. The classic R&B vocal...

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