Sweetwater Sound will host a guitar masterclass on Friday, Aug. 9, from 7-9 p.m. featuring Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X. The masterclass will cover road-tested skills and career-building recommendations drawn from his experience on the big stages with the likes of Bon Jovi and Triumph.
The Greek-Canadian musician and songwriter has played with Bon Jovi since 2013, replacing founding member Richie Sambora. He also provided lead guitar on the band’s 13th studio album, 2018’s This House Is Not for Sale.
In any event, this is a great opportunity to learn from one of the best in the industry.
Even more exciting, the following day, Aug. 10, GuitarFest will ensue on the Sweetwater campus from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The one-day festival is for guitar players and music-lovers of all ages, levels, interests, and tastes.
Come out and explore hundreds of new, used, and demo guitars, basses, effects, amps, and more at one-day-only, grab-’em-before-they’re-gone prices. There will also be special guests on hand and thousands of dollars in giveaways.
If you attended their DrumFest in May, you know how darn cool this is going to be.
To sign up for the Phil X class or to register for GuitarFest, go to sweetwater.com.
Sweet Breeze brings live music into the fold
Have you taken a cruise on the Sweet Breeze canal boat yet? It’s a great way to kick back and relax and learn a bit about the history of Fort Wayne’s rivers.
A perfect opportunity to do so will come on Saturday, July 27, when Addison Agen performs on the boat while you set sail for an evening of live music, light refreshments, and riverscape views.
Future Sweet Breeze concerts include Ohio singer-songwriter Sam Dell on Aug. 16, Dan Dickerson of Harp Condition and flautist Amber Fiechter on Sept. 14, and The Ragtag Bunch on Oct. 12.
Tickets for these events can be purchased online at ridesweetbreeze.com or by calling (260) 427-6000.
Comedian Gary Owen stopping by Embassy
Comedian Gary Owen will make his way to Embassy Theatre on Sunday, Aug. 4.
Owen has been entertaining audiences more than a decade with his side-splitting comedy.
Tickets are on sale at ticketmaster.com, fwembassytheatre.org, and the Embassy box office.
Los Electro, Sun.Dyle join 2Toms luau
2Toms Brewing Company, 3676 N. Wells St., will celebrate their sixth anniversary with their annual luau on Saturday, July 20, from 2-8 p.m.
Their outdoor Tiki bar will be rockin’ with several 2Toms one-off, barrel-aged, and annual beer releases.
There will be special food items by Two Sixty BBQ, which will celebrate their grand opening on July 13, and live music by everyone’s favorite Sun.Dyle and Los Electro.
It will be free admission, but if you want to step up your game, there is a $35 VIP ticket package that includes an anniversary glass, anniversary mixed barrel-aged six-pack, and VIP drink hour.
To find out more, go to their Facebook page.
In any event, plan on throwing on a Hawaiian shirt and get ready to celebrate.
Piere’s hosts Goth Prom on July 24
Dress shopping for a Goth prom is probably something you never thought you would be doing in your lifetime. However, that might be the case come Wednesday, July 24, when Piere’s hosts Goth Prom featuring live performances by Lovesong: The Cure Tribute, First Wave: The Sounds of Depeche Mode, and Five Middle Fingers: Marilyn Manson Tribute.
Unlike your high school prom, this $10 event that begins at 7 p.m. is for all ages and promises to be a night of dark and enchanting music, bringing together fans of goth, new wave, and industrial rock.
Dress to impress in your best goth style and immerse yourself in the atmosphere.
Mexico City skate rockers visiting Rail
The Mexico City skate rock/fuzz punk duo Cardiel will perform at The Brass Rail on Monday, Aug. 12.
Formed in 2010, Samantha Ambrosia (drums/vocals) and Miguel Fraino (guitar/vocals) wanted to make music for skateboarding videos. They even named themselves after the influential skateboarder John Cardiel. The next thing you know, they’re playing events for Vans and Thrasher, and SXSW in Austin, Texas.
They’ve toured with Pennywise, Radio Moscow, Teenage Bottlerocket, and Green Jelly. Their exploits have taken them across the Americas and Europe.
This will be a real banger for the Rail and will include support by our own Squirrel Cage.
All this action for only an $8 cover at the door.
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