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Anthony Gadson

Anthony Gadson

Whatzup Editor

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Local synthpop band Funayūrei, comprised of Mandy Kawa and Rob Parker, will perform an album release party for Open Me Carefully on Saturday, Dec. 23, at The Brass Rail.

Synthpop duo Funayurei open up on 3rd album

When you see the name Funayūrei, you may wonder, “What’s that all about?”  Well, you’re not alone. Funayūrei is not only the moniker of local synthpop duo Mandy Kawa and […]
ABaumination is a collection of music recorded by Sweetwater Music Store employees.

Various Artists: ‘ABaumination’

There’s no denying Sweetwater Sound is full of talented musicians. With that in mind, Mitchel King decided to create an album of music created by his co-workers in the music […]
You can count on Austin Wiard breaking out some festive attire when To Breathe Again perform at their To Christmas Again show on Friday, Dec. 22, at Piere’s.

To Breathe Again assure memorable moments

Once again, it’s time for To Breathe Again to put on their To Christmas Again show. The fourth iteration of To Christmas Again will carry a bit more “oomph” since […]
Phil Vassar will be accompanied by Pam Tillis on this year’s Holidays & Hits Tour, which will stop at Honeywell Center in Wabash on Thursday, Dec. 14.

Vassar taps Tillis to deliver holiday cheer

Country star Phil Vassar has been churning out records and No. 1 hits for a while now, but it’s his annual Christmas tour that gets him really fired up. “I’m […]
Journalist Steve Penhollow is a 2024 recipient of Whatzup’s H. Stanley Liddell Award.

Penhollow feels love of community he’s embraced

Steve Penhollow might be an East Coast transplant, but he’s set his roots in Fort Wayne and works to make the arts scene blossom. Coming to the Summit City in […]
Artist Alexandra Hall is a 2024 recipient of the H. Stanley Liddell Award from Whatzup.

Hall takes initiative to beautify hometown

Alexandra Hall is not one to sit idly by. “I don’t have the ability to not get involved in a community when I’m in the community,” the Fort Wayne artist […]
Erin Coburn returns to Baker Street Centre on Nov. 4.

Quick Hit: Erin Coburn

With a dynamic personality, superior songwriting, and world-class guitar skills, Erin Coburn has steadily built an audience through consistent touring and electric live performances.  Since her debut album in 2014, […]
Lord Blood-Rah will bring his Nerve Wrackin’ Theatre to Cinema Center on Saturday, Oct. 28.

Join Lord-Blood Rah for Halloween party

The High Lord of Geekdom is returning to the Summit City to celebrate the Halloween season. On Saturday, Oct. 28, at Cinema Center, Lord Blood-Rah will host a live version […]
James “Murr” Murray of Impractical Jokers will be at Embassy Theatre on Sunday, Oct. 29.

Missing ‘Murr’ at Embassy is impractical

He won’t be with his childhood friends, but you can bet on plenty of hijinks when James “Murr” Murray is in town Sunday, Oct. 29. The comedian/writer/executive producer will be […]