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Anthony Gadson

Anthony Gadson

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Singer-songwriter Beatrix, an alum of Honeywell Arts Academy, will perform at Eagles Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 15.

Honeywell alum Beatrix returns to Wabash

Hailing from New Jersey and currently residing in California, singer-songwriter Beatrix’s musical journey includes Wabash. An alum of Honeywell Arts Academy, Beatrix released her debut album, Vertigo, in July.  “I […]
Joanne Lee competes in last year’s Gene Marcus Piano Competition at Purdue University Fort Wayne. The Carmel native took first place as an 8-year-old in the elementary division.

Gene Marcus Piano Competition strikes right note

It’s that time of year when young pianists try their hand against their contemporaries at Purdue University Fort Wayne. The 14th annual Gene Marcus Piano Competition kicked off Saturday, Jan. […]
Plymouth Congregational Church will present Songs of Motherhood on Sunday, Feb. 9.

Classical singers share aspects of motherhood

Singing has always been a part of Natalie Young’s life. However, the classical music the soprano has been singing recently was not aligning with her life. “As an artist, I […]
Skillet frontman John Cooper appreciates the opportunity the Christian music tour Winter Jam gives his band and their fans.

Skillet bring heat to Winter Jam tour

Like cold weather breezing through our city this time of year, you can bank on the Winter Jam tour doing the same. On Thursday, Feb. 6, the touring contemporary Christian […]
Cliff Gaither, left, and “Cornfed” are shown during one of their performances as the two-man band Cornfed Johnson. Gaither passed away late last year but will be remembered with a show at The Brass Rail on Friday, Jan. 31.

Local bands pay tribute to a pioneer

When I saw a post for a Jan. 31 show at The Brass Rail titled “A Celebration of and Farewell to Cliff,” I took notice.  And when I saw the […]
Sean “Slug” Daley, left, and Anthony “Ant” Davis of Atmosphere will be at The Clyde Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 1, with Sage Francis and Mr. Dibbs.

Atmosphere bring underground hip-hop to light

Atmosphere are one of those groups I was aware of but had not really listened to. Like most underground hip-hop artists, you’re not likely to hear their music on the […]
The five-member cast of First Presbyterian Theatre’s upcoming production of 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche includes, from left, Kelsey Kreger, Kalee McCullar, Gloria Minnich, Jenna Boese, and Janet Higgins Howard.

Relationships central to ‘5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche’

Co-written by Evan Linder and Andrew Hobgood, 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche goes well beyond French breakfast food. “There are very strong themes about feminists and finding your true identity […]
Rachael Davis will be joined by R.O. Shapiro on Saturday, Jan. 25, at Baker Street Centre with local opening act Bobcat Opossum.

Rachael Davis makes return trip to Summit City

According to her website, Rachael Davis has been playing music since she was “jingling ankle bells in perfect time on her months old feet.” Well, considering she grew up in […]
Faith in Nothing will celebrate the release of their debut album with a show in Stan's Room at Piere's on Friday, Aug. 17.

It’s definitely not over for Faith in Nothing

Local post hardcore band Faith in Nothing are turning a page with the release of their debut album When It’s Over. Recorded at guitarist Charlie Sandberg’s 07 Studios, the seven-track […]