On Sunday, May 18, things will be getting funky at The Clyde Theatre as the folks at the Bluffton Road music venue have announced they will bring Lettuce to town during their Sauté Tour. 

Formed in 1992, the Grammy-nominated six-piece band from Boston have earned a reputation as one of the greatest funk bands of modern times. 

They’ve put out a total of nine albums to date, most recently 2023’s VIBE, which is a single, 48-minute continuous session song.

What’s more, the band’s members have forged successful careers with a combined portfolio of touring and session musicians for the likes of Britney Spears, The Game, Wyclef Jean, and Lady Gaga. 

In any event, this is a huge grab for the venue, and I will see you there!

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, by going to clydetheatre.com or visiting The Clyde’s box office.

Sweetwater unveils pair of acts for Pavilion

Look out! The lineup of concerts at Sweetwater Performance Pavilion is beginning to be unveiled, with Josh Turner and That Arena Rock Show having been announced. 

On Friday, June 13, the pavilion will be rocking when That Arena Rock Show perform the biggest hard rock hits by the bands you love including Van Halen, AC/DC, Kiss, Poison, and Aerosmith. 

Then, on Friday, June 20, award-winning singer-songwriter Turner takes the stage. For the last two decades, Turner has been garnering No. 1 singles, millions of albums sold, and billions of global streams, with hits including “Long Black Train,” “Your Man,” and “Would You Go with Me.” 

Tickets for That Arena Rock Show and Turner go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, at Sweetwater Sound or online at sweetwaterpavilion.com or ticketmaster.com. 

Acclaimed DJ Steve Aoki booked at Piere’s

I have to admit, I was not all familiar with Steve Aoki until Piere’s announced he would be coming to town Thursday, Feb.27. 

Soon after the news hit social media, I began getting texts from friends and colleagues on how big of a deal this booking was. When you take a look at Aoki’s creds, you can certainly see the reasoning behind the excitement. 

The DJ, artist, fashion designer, entrepreneur, futurist, and Dim Mak Records founder is an iconic figure in electronic dance music, boasting a career marked by Grammy nominations and a consistent presence in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs list. He’s toured worldwide and collaborated with Linkin Park, will.i.am, Lil Jon, Kid Cudi, and Rise Against. 

Aoki has performed at nearly every top festival around the world so it’s a pretty big deal to have him at Piere’s. 

Tickets, which aren’t expected to last long can be purchased at etix.com and Wooden Nickel locations.

Embassy welcomes Chicago to stage

Not to be outdone in announcing upcoming shows, Embassy Theatre have booked Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago for Saturday, June 21. 

These cats are always a fan-favorite and have a plethora of hits like “You’re the Inspiration,” “If You Leave Me Now,” and “Saturday in the Park” to make for unforgettable evening.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17, by going to ticketmaster.com or stopping at the box office at The Embassy. 

Emmy-winner Platten visits Eagles Theatre

Eagles Theatre in Wabash have added Rachel Platten’s The Set Me Free Tour for the evening of Saturday, April 19. 

The Emmy Award-winning multi-platinum singer-songwriter is best known for her 2015 anthem “Fight Song.” Her songs focus on motherhood, guilt, mourning, expectations, rebirth, mental health, and the support systems we all need to guide us through life’s most earth-shaking curveballs. 

She released her fifth studio album, I Am Rachel Platten in September. 

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at honeywellarts.org. 

The Venue hosts My Autism Ally fundraiser

On Thursday, Feb. 20, from 6:30-10:30 p.m., The Venue at Charlie’s Place will bring out the 3 B’s: BBQ, Booze, and Bad Dance Moves. 

This fundraising event will benefit My Autism Ally and will include a silent auction, spirit pull, a mouthwatering BBQ meal, drinks, and music by our very own Sunglasses at Night. 

For those not familiar with a spirit pull, you simply purchase a ticket and take home a mystery bottle. 

This will be a fun-filled social event that will get you out of the cold and help out a good cause to boot. 

For more information or to purchase your $85 ticket for this event for those 21 years old and older, go to myautismally.com.org.

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