Consummate Pros Written by Steve Penhollow on June 1, 2017. When one of the biggest rock bands in history comes to you and asks you to be its new lead vocalist, you say, “Yes.” Without hesitation. That’s... Continue reading
The Song is Played Played the Same Written by Deborah Kennedy on June 1, 2017. Maybe you’re one of the lucky ones who can recall a certain fateful night in January 1970 when Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham and John... Continue reading
Transition Complete Written by Deborah Kennedy on June 1, 2017. Sometimes when you’re a chart-topping hard rock band, you have to be prepared for your frontman to leave to join the Christian music community.... Continue reading
A 50-Year Reunion Written by Michele DeVinney on June 1, 2017. I was four years old when The Monkees debuted on network television. I’m pretty sure I wasn’t watching that night, but it quickly it made... Continue reading
In a Key All His Own Written by Mark Hunter on June 1, 2017. Ben Folds has the appearance of someone you might find spilling off your couch the morning after a rough night. Mussed hair, beard stumbling across... Continue reading
Odes to Billy Joel Written by Ryan Smith on June 1, 2017. It seemed like a simple suggestion at the time. Mike Santoro’s wife suggested that, since he could play and sing Billy Joel’s tunes, he... Continue reading
Great Views, Music on Embassy Roof Written by Michele DeVinney on June 1, 2017. The Embassy Theatre is one of Fort Wayne’s most beloved and historic treasures. The story of its once-certain demise, it’s salvation from... Continue reading
A 3-Voice Powerhouse Written by Deborah Kennedy on June 1, 2017. What began as a request from a friend and a mutual admiration society is now a bona fide supergroup. Made up of three of the area’s most sought... Continue reading
Survivng Rock n’ Roll Glory Written by Steve Penhollow on June 1, 2017. In 1977, three pop stars vied for space on the covers of teen magazines like Tiger Beat and Teen magazine: Leif Garrett, Shawn Cassidy and Peter Frampton. About... Continue reading
Truckers in the Rear View Written by D.M. Jones on June 1, 2017. These days, it’s good to be Jason Isbell. A talented songwriter blessed with guitar-playing skills to match, the Alabama-born Isbell belts out... Continue reading