Mackenzie Joefreda
Whatzup Features Writer
Articles
Wide variety of influences give local band flavor
The diverse musical tastes of the members of Fort Wayne’s Horizon Arcs is reflected in how they all joined the band. The alternative band features Brody Eastep, Alex Fernandez, Austin […]
Electro-funk band ready to make you dance again
Electro-funk duo Adam Rudolph and Matt Cashdollar of Love Hustler have been friends for several decades and played together in a few different bands before creating their own. The two […]
‘Healing River’ Review: Local actor helps bring forgiveness to screen
Forgiveness can be difficult, especially when something tragic and painful has occurred. In the faith-based film Healing River, a woman’s son is killed by a drug-addicted young man, leaving the […]
Stell fronts rock band with twang
Matt Stell is not your average country music artist. Though Stell’s first radio single was a love song, he and his band describe themselves as a rock band with a […]
Inside look at the making of Peter Pan
Based on the 2004 Academy Award-winning film starring Johnny Depp, Finding Neverland gives audiences a look inside the magical world of Peter Pan. The musical flies to the Niswonger Performing […]
From Idol to headliner and author
Country artist Scotty McCreery achieved fame through a TV show and is now headlining tours. When McCreery was young, his grandmother gave him a book on Elvis. McCreery wanted to […]
A couple decades in, band sticks to its guns
Country act Little Texas continues to create new music after 24 years on the radio. The band will make a stop at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Feb. 29. […]
Sublime tribute looks to have fun
Badfish, a tribute band to Sublime, always looks forward to coming back to Fort Wayne. On Feb. 15, they will make their return at the Clyde Theatre. Badfish drummer and […]
Local band takes shot at Moon with PFW
Fort Wayne-based Pink Floyd tribute act Pink Droyd is partnering with Purdue Fort Wayne in a performance on Feb. 13 at the Embassy Theatre. In 2006, Pink Droyd lead vocalist […]