The anticipation for Middle Waves Music Festival has reached a crescendo as the lineup has been unveiled.
Embassy Theatre recently took to social media with all the details for the upcoming festival scheduled for Saturday, June 15, at Parkview Field.
This year’s festival will be headlined by the indie rock band Alvvays. The Toronto-based quintet are out in support of their latest album, Blue Rev, which features the hit single “Belinda Says.” That song earned them a 2024 Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Performance.
The lineup also features three regional acts: alternative blues band Houndmouth, indie rock/grunge band Pom Pom Squad, and indie-American band Murder by Death. Former Fort Wayne rockers Overlook, now based in Nashville, Tennessee, will kick off the festival.
In addition to the music, there will be four zones to engage patrons and amp up the festival experience: The Art Zone will include local artists; The Creativity Zone will allow participants to experiment with a variety of musical instruments; The Game Zone will feature classic yard games; and The Vendor Zone will feature a variety of creative local vendors.
General admission, VIP, and VVIP tickets can be purchased at fwembassytheatre.org, ticketmaster.com, and at the Embassy box office.
Eagles Theatre books Kiss tribute band
You wanted the best, you got the best!
America’s No. 1 Kiss tribute band Strutter is coming to Eagles Theatre in Wabash on Friday, May 31.
From the iconic makeup to explosive stage presence, Strutter have delivered an authentic ’70s Kiss experience worldwide more than 20 years.
You know all the hits, so why not make the trip? After all, this is the closest thing you’re going to get to the real deal as Kiss played a supposed final show in December at Madison Square Garden.
Tickets for this show go on sale Friday, March 15, at 10 a.m. at honeywellarts.org.
Race for the Warrior returns May 18
The 10th annual Race for the Warrior will be at Fort Wayne International Airport on Saturday, May 18.
This 5K/10K walk/run supports the Military Support Fund of Northeast Indiana Base Community Council, a nonprofit that provides financial assistance to local service members and veterans.
Following the race, there will be a concert by Hubie Ashcraft Band who will be doing their hootenanny hoedown from 3:30-7:30 p.m. You do not need to participate in the race to attend the concert. There will also be food trucks and beer on site.
For more info and tickets go to raceforthewarrior.org.
CKY stopping by Piere’s
Pennsylvania rockers CKY (Camp Kill Yourself) is hitting the road for their New Reason to Dream Tour, celebrating 25 years of existence.
The band features skateboarder/TV personality Bam Margera’s brother Jess Margera on drums, guitarist Chad I Ginsburg, and bassist Ronnie Elvis James.
CKY have toured with the likes of Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, and Deftones and have built a worldwide fanbase of dedicated acolytes, friends, and supporters, lovingly dubbed the CKY Alliance.
Their tour stops at Piere’s on Wednesday, May 15, and will include support by Crobot and X-Cos.
Tickets are available via etix.com.
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