American drummer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist Nick D’Virgilio will be doing a livestream on Friday, May 14, at 4 p.m. from the Sweetwater Studios. 

D’Virgilio may not be a household name to some of you, but the man has quite the resume. 

The California native is probably best known as a member of the progressive rock band Spock’s Beard. But he has also worked with the likes of Tears for Fears, Genesis, Sheryl Crow, Eric Burden and the Animals, and Peter Gabriel. 

D’Virgilio joined Sweetwater Sound in 2014, where he creates how-to content, demonstration videos, and product reviews. He also teaches music and pro audio classes and serves as the Sweetwater Studios’ first-call drummer. 

Now that you know the man, it is time you know his music. D’Virgilio and his band will perform his latest album Invisible in its entirety. This wonderful piece was released last June on the Sweetwater Studios label and has gained rave reviews. 

Ticket bundles for the livestream range from $25-$65 and can be purchased at boxoffice.mandolin.com. For those of you wondering about the sheer breadth of his ability, this is your best opportunity. 

Circus freak show in Angola

The Eclectic Room in Angola is about to open its doors to something quite interesting on the evening of Saturday, June 19. 

Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow Revue is the world’s largest touring rock n’ roll circus freak show, thrill show, sideshow, and stunt show extravaganza. 

This vaudeville show features live stunts such as fire breathing, magic and illusions, glass walking, crossbow artistry, knife throwing, sword swallowing, and human oddities. Some of the performers have been featured in Ripley’s Believe It or Not, America’s Got Talent, and Cirque du Soleil.

Tickets are available now through TicketWeb. 

Nashville Country artist at Flashback

On Saturday, May 8, Flashback Live will host a food truck bash on their patio to support the Fort Wayne Pitbull Coalition (FWPBC). 

Beginning at 11 a.m., come enjoy live music, great food, drinks, vendors, adoptable dogs, and a tour bus. Nashville recording artist Adam Calvert will be set up in the parking lot all afternoon ahead of his 8 p.m. concert on the Flashback Live stage. 

Some of the food trucks taking part are Alto Grado, Maui Wowi, Salsa Grille, The Charlie Horse, King Arthur’s Trolley, and more. See you there!