Jason Hoffman
Whatzup Features Writer
Articles
Heather Headley / This Is Who I Am
Although she only spent a few of her high school years in this humble burg, Fort Wayne proudly claims Tony Award-winner Heather Headley as its own. Blessed with an exquisite […]
Dive Bomberz / Dive Bomberz
Since Im a crusty, bitter hermit and dont get out much, when a local CD comes into my claw-like hands it brings all the excitement and uncertainty of a $1 […]
Kuft / Up
In a musical world awash with stylistic hybrids of every imaginable type, it’s only natural that music would eventually return to a pure rock origin. Kuft is an answer to […]
Jughead / Jughead
Every now and then, just as I’m slipping into a chronic state of musical ennui, an album comes along to rudely shake me out of my doldrums. The self-titled album […]
Blue Moon Boys / Johnny Lighter
This time around the band consists of Nic Roulette on vocals, Kenny Taylor on guitar, Jamie Simon on snare and kick drum and Patrick Borton with the always classy 1940s […]
Free Time Trio / Sometimes I Listen To Jazz
As many people shy away from classical music, I’ve lived my life with an unhealthy fear of jazz. It’s such a daunting form of music to get into with all […]
Girth / Organic
You may have caught three-piece Girth playing at the Firefly Coffeehouse (or one of many other fine whatzup sponsors), showcasing their unique brand of acoustic, retro, world pop music. If […]
The Dark Aeons / Nocturne Serenata
In May 2000 Mr. Dark and his brother, Shadowjack (renowned bassist for Chaotica), descended into their murky Warsaw studio to begin work on their latest project. Calling themselves The Dark […]
Frank Lenz / The Hot Stuff
Frank Lenz is a third-generation professional musician whose career as a studio musician began as a drummer at age 13. Since that time he has logged countless hours behind the […]