Coming off the highly anticipated film Easter Sunday and his recent Netflix special, Jo Koy: Live from The Los Angeles Forum, comedian Jo Koy has announced a world tour that includes a stop at Embassy Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 4.

Come see one of today’s premier stand-up comedians that is breaking sales records at some of the most prestigious venues around the globe. 

Along with Koy, the Embassy also announced they will open their stage to comedian and Fort Wayne native Kam “Snacks” Coleman on Saturday, Dec. 16. 

Tickets for Jo Koy go on sale at noon Thursday, Oct 26, and Snacks’ tickets will be available Friday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m. at ticketmaster.com and the STAR Bank box office at the Embassy.  

Clyde hosting Whitney Houston tribute act

It’s no joke that there is an abundance of tribute acts out there these days. Everything from AC/DC to The Beatles to Fleetwood Mac and Prince, there are plenty of them out paying homage to the greats. But have you ever come across a Whitney Houston tribute? 

Yeah, me neither. 

That is about to change as the fine folks at The Clyde are set to bring to town Queen of the Night: A Whitney Houston Tribute on Saturday, March 23. 

Direct from London’s West End, Queen of the Night pay homage to the remarkable musical repertoire of Houston in an electrifying production that honors her timeless songs with sensational vocalists and a full live band. 

Don’t try to hide it, you know the hits, including “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” “One Moment in Time,” “I Will Always Love You,” and “So Emotional.” 

Tickets can be purchased at clydetheatre.com, by calling (800) 514-3849, and at The Clyde box office, all Wooden Nickel locations, and Sweetwater Sound. 

Pink Droyd to celebrate ‘The Division Bell

Speaking of tributes, off the heels of closing out the Sweetwater Performance Pavilion season, Pink Droyd have announced they will perform at The Clyde on Saturday, Jan. 27. 

Paying tribute to the sights and sounds of Pink Floyd, the band will celebrate 30 years of Floyd’s 14th studio album, The Division Bell

Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m.

Brass Rail welcomes back tribute to Ween

Haven’t had your fill of tribute news? Well, lucky for you there’s more.

Fresh off last week’s tribute to the late Elliott Smith, The Brass Rail will be at it again on Saturday, Oct. 28, when they celebrate the music of Ween.

All you need is $7 and have at least 21 years old listed on your driver’s license to enjoy this annual bash that gets started at 9:45 p.m.

E Brewing hosts Funk-N-Punk-N Bash

Have you made your way to E Brewing Company, 8324 W. Ind. 14, in South Whitley? 

This destination farmhouse nano-brewery is complete with food, tasty brews, and farm animals. 

A perfect opportunity to visit the facility will be Saturday, Oct. 28, when they host the Funk-N-Punk-N Bash from 5-10 p.m. 

Along with costumed revelers, the evening will include live music by the amazing Todd Harrold Band and The Last Plane Home

Worlds are set to collide at Piere’s

Nu-metal veterans Powerman 5000 will return to town Tuesday, March 19, for a performance at Piere’s. 

Spider One and company are working on a new album, the follow-up to 2020’s The Noble Rot, so fans can expect to hear some of the newer material along with all the other gems from their lengthy catalog. 

Joining them that evening will be the metal band September Mourning and The Great Alone, a talented rock performer from Switzerland. 

Tickets can be purchased through TicketWeb or at all Wooden Nickel locations. 

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