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Wheat Williams

Wheat Williams

Whatzup Features Writer

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Sara Nordling, left, displays her tapestry to Heatland Sings Associate Artistic Director Natalie Young and Maestro Robert Nance.

Heartland Sings weave unique experience

Heartland Sings is a mainstay in the Fort Wayne music scene. For 25 years, this professional choral group, led by Maestro Robert Nance, has entertained and educated, performing just about […]
Famed guitarist Eric Johnson will be at The Clyde Theatre on March 12.

Catch influential guitarist Eric Johnson at Clyde

Austin, Texas, is an eclectic music town.  From the outlaw country era of Willie Nelson through the Austin City Limits concert TV series to the South by Southwest music festival, […]
The Winery Dogs, from left, Mike Portnoy, Richie Kotzen, and Billy Sheehan, will be at Eagles Theatre in Wabash on Friday, March 3.

Winery Dogs are your vintage rock n’ roll band

Rock supergroups are a strange musical animal.  Historically, these bands have fallen into two types. In the old days, say the 1970s and ’80s, they might have been created by […]
Blues guitarist Eric Gales has overcome a lot since breaking onto the scene in the early ’90s. He’ll be one of the opening acts when Buddy Guy visits the Embassy on Feb. 23.

Eric Gales excited to be part of Buddy Guy tour

At 86, blues icon Buddy Guy will bring his Damn Right Farewell Tour to Embassy Theatre on Feb. 23.  The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s named this final tour […]
Boney James will be at The Clyde Theatre on Friday, Feb. 17.

Boney James on right path after ‘Detour’

You might think the glory days of smooth jazz have past, but not for saxophonist Boney James. Thirty years following his solo debut, he is at the top of his […]
Following a screening of "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" on Feb. 11, William Shatner will take part in a discussion at Embassy Theatre.

Shatner screens ‘Wrath of Khan’ at Embassy

A Fort Wayne audience will get to ask actor William Shatner for stories about Star Trek. But he hopes you’ll also ask about his writing, his orbital flight, and his unusual music career.
Umphrey's McGee will be at The Clyde Theatre on Jan. 26.

Umphrey’s McGee ready to jam at Clyde

South Bend natives Umphrey’s McGee are celebrating their 25th year of doing it all their own way.  Well beloved in Fort Wayne, the band last played here in early 2020. […]
Big Head Todd & The Monsters have amassed a loyal following over the past three decades. The band will be at The Clyde Theatre on Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Big Head Todd rise above many ’90s rockers

Big Head Todd & The Monsters are just about sure to sell out The Clyde Theatre on Tuesday, Jan. 17.  They’re one of those few rock bands that hit their […]
The Commodores will be at The Clyde Theatre on Jan. 14 with local opening act The Sweetwater All Stars.

Experience all-star show with Commodores

It was 1974, and Motown Records had left Detroit and its Golden Age for Los Angeles to promote Diana Ross as a film star. The classic R&B vocal groups were […]