In a genre swarming with the huge, indelible names of Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis and Charlie Parker, it seems difficult enough to make a mark, or even to gather passing […]

To my siblings and me, jazz will forever be known as “Boompa music” after my grandfather who played this music continuously in his Wabash home. So it was with more […]

For the Wailhounds — the Fort Wayne-based band who have opened up for the likes of the 10,000 Maniacs and former Doors guitarist Robby Krieger — the time has come […]

When a CD such as Just A Smile Away comes into my hands, it’s nice to be reminded that there is more than just rock, metal and alternative music being […]

By now, every faithful reader of whatzup knows the story of Abraham cum Jettingham and their rocket fuel-driven rise to national awareness culminating in the inclusion of their song “Cheating” […]

If you’ve not heard of Fort Wayne’s Fawn Liebowitz, you must be living under a 2 ton heavy thing. For the past four years, the seven talented musicians of Fawn […]

Just in case there was any doubt in your mind, Downbreed isn’t a Top 40 boy band created by auditioning a bevy of perfect smiles to find the perfect combination […]

After quite a few years spent playing and producing the music of others, Fort Wayne native Arvel Bird has finally released a full album of violin, er, make that fiddle […]