Platinum singer-songwriter Jesse McCartney is gearing up for his All’s Well Tour: Part 2 that includes a stop at The Clyde Theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
You may know McCartney from his runner-up performance as “The Turtle” in Season 3 of Fox’s The Masked Singer in 2020 and from his humorous TikTok videos with his wife, Katie Peterson, during the pandemic, The Quarantine Couple.
In April, the pop singer released his All’s Well EP blending elements of R&B, soul, and pop with enticing charisma and contemporary lyricism. It even features collaboration with rap sensation Yung Gravy on the track “Make a Baby.”
Tickets for McCartney go on sale Friday, June 19, at 10 a.m. at clydetheatre.com, over the phone at (800) 514-3849, or in person at The Clyde box office and Sweetwater Sound.
Chance Bar throwing block party
On Sunday, July 28, from 3-8:30 p.m., Chance Bar, 4301 Fairfield Ave., will be throwing a block party with an array of activities.
Among the fun will be face-painting, sidewalk chalk, cornhole, an air guitar contest, glass-blowing demonstrations, a pie-eating contest (first come, first served), adult beverages, and live music by Tim Becker, Chris Hambrick & Friends, and Los Electro. Heck, there will even be free hot dogs for the kiddos. Not sure what the age cutoff is, but I’m always down for a good dog.
All this mayhem for only a $5 entry fee.
See you there!
Billy Bob Thornton brings rock to Embassy
Embassy Theatre has something special lined up for Saturday, Oct. 5, when they welcome Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters.
Formed in 2007 by Oscar-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton and Grammy-winning recording engineer J.D. Andrew, The Boxmasters have recorded an impressive and diverse music catalog that touches on their love of a wide array of influences, but most importantly the rock n’ roll of the 1960’s.
Listening The Boxmasters, one can hear obvious odes to legendary bands such as The Beatles, The Byrds, The Beach Boys, The Allman Brothers, John Prine, and Big Star.
Tickets go on sale Friday, July 19, at 10 a.m. at ticketmaster.com, fwembassytheatre.org, and at the Embassy box office.
Catch Norma Jean at Piere’s
On Thursday, Sept. 19, Piere’s will welcome the Georgia-based metalcore band Norma Jean to the big stage.
Norma Jean, named after the birth name of Marilyn Monroe, will use the 1994 North America Tour is a thank you to all fans for hanging with them for more than two decades. They plan to perform staples from their nine albums as well as live debuts of deep tracks like “Sun Dies, Blood Moon” and other surprises.
Whether you consider yourself a die-hard or just like to rock out, this is going to be a good one. It’s also a chance to see them before they take an extended break to work on an album.
Joining them at Piere’s will be melodeath/metalcore veterans Darkest Hour.
Tickets can be purchased via etix.com and all Wooden Nickel locations.
Bloom Fest returns Aug. 10
The seventh annual Bloom Fest returns to the beautiful nine-acre Riverside Gardens Park in Leo-Cedarville on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The outdoor festival is about two things — local arts and nature. All that’s asked from you is to round up the troops and get ready to enjoy a day of local art, artisans, nature vendors, food trucks, children’s activities, and live music.
This year’s lineup includes Todd Roth, Sunny Taylor & Teresa Lyon, Space Junk, Ross Kinsey, Jordan Bridges, and CosmicKid.
The event is dog friendly and the splash pad will be open at the park for those who need to cool down.
Bon Jovi tribute, Oak Ridge visiting Wabash
Bon Jovi fans will be stoked to find out that Crush: Bon Jovi Experience is headed to Eagles Theatre in Wabash on Friday, Oct. 4.
These cats have been performing authentic musical renditions of Bon Jovi’s greatest hits almost a decade and will have you thinking you’re seeing the real deal with the lights, smoke, pyrotechnics, and more.
In addition, Honeywell Center will bring The Oak Ridge Boys: American Made Christmas Farewell Tour to Wabash on Friday, Dec. 20.
The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of No. 1 country hits and numerous awards and are still something to watch live. Their Honeywell performance will include four decades of their music and Christmas favorites.
Tickets for Crush and The Oak Ridge Boys can be purchased at honeywellarts.org.
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