Longtime pals and show business icons Steve Martin and Martin Short will take the Embassy Theatre stage on Friday, Oct. 24, aboard The Dukes of Funnytown! tour. 

Comedy legends through the decades, the duo have had people rolling in the aisles from 1986’s Three Amigos all the way to their current critically acclaimed show Only Murders in the Building. This duo is a must-see when they stop in town.

Joining them will be special guests Jeff Babko and the Steep Canyon Rangers. 

Tickets go on sale Friday, March 7, at 10 a.m. at fwembassytheatre.org  and at The Embassy box office. 

The Clyde staying busy

TikTok phenomenon and The Daily Show correspondent Josh Johnson will make a stop at The Clyde Theatre on Saturday, Aug. 10, during his The Flowers tour. 

The Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, and actor has become Comedy Central’s “most watched comedian ever.” His most recent stand-up special, Josh Johnson: Up Here Killing Myself, premiered on Peacock in 2023. 

Along with Johnson, The Clyde has announced that Leonid & Friends will return Sunday, Sept. 17, to capture the spirit, musicality, and force of the band Chicago. They have since expanded their repertoire to include music by the likes of Earth Wind & Fire, Blood Sweat & Tears, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, and new original material. 

Leonid & Friends are always a fan-favorite, don’t miss out on this one. 

If that’s not enough, The Clyde will also bring Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel to The Summit City Friday, Oct. 17. 

Last year, the Grammy winner released a remastered 20th anniversary edition of his landmark album, Endless Road. Folks can expect to hear songs from that as well as others from his lengthy catalog. 

Tickets for Johnson, Leonid & Friends, and Emmanuel go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, March 7, at clydetheatre.com, by phone at (800) 514-3849, and in person at The Clyde box office and the Sweetwater concierge desk.

St. Paul, Wood Brothers visit Sweetwater

On Sunday, July 13, Sweetwater Performance Pavilion will host a special co-headlining concert with St. Paul & The Broken Bones and The Wood Brothers. 

The eight-piece ensemble St. Paul & The Broken Bones burst into the world with their 2014 debut album Half the City, establishing a sound that quickly became a calling card and landing the band on a slew of major festivals including Lollapalooza, Coachella, and Glastonbury. 

The Wood Brothers are an American roots band consisting of brothers Chris and Oliver Wood as well as multi-instrumentalist Jano Rix. Their unique sound combines a mix of folk, gospel, blues, and jazz. 

The evening will include special guest Yasmin Williams.

Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, March 7, at 10 a.m. at ticketmaster.com, sweetwaterpavilion.com, and at the Sweetwater concierge desk. 

Columbia City unveils First Fridays lineups

The music acts have been announced for Columbia City’s First Fridays. 

The lineup consists of Thumbrider featuring Jess Thrower on May 2, followed by Sun.Dyle on June 6, Los Electro on July 4, Jeshua Marshall & The Flood (formerly of Larry & His Flask) on Aug. 1, The Declassified on Sept. 5, and Burnt Violets on Oct. 3. 

In addition to the music, food trucks, and special discounts from downtown businesses, there will be a car show, BMX stunt show, high school wrestling showcase, artists, Touch-A-Truck (such as big rigs and emergency vehicles), and more throughout the summer. 

First Fridays take place 6-9 p.m. in beautiful downtown Columbia City. 

Things getting really heavy at Piere’s

Whoever said we don’t have enough metal shows in Fort Wayne is just plain crazy. 

As a matter of fact, there will be enough metal on March 8 at Piere’s to last you the rest of the year. 

In the main room, Indiana Music Fest III will ensue with a good mix of hard rock and metal bands, both original and cover bands. 

Hitting the big stage will be Brugada, Downshift, Nekronik, Thank You Wendy, and Aperture. This is an all-ages show and will begin at 6 p.m. 

Then, Stan’s Room will host the New York Death Militia/Indiana Death Militia’s 10th annual Meet & Greet. 

This too is all-ages and will feature heavy hitters such as Salem’s Childe, Wraith, Legion, The Lurking Corpses, and Wrath Hammer. 

Tickets for both shows can be purchased at etix.com and all Wooden Nickel locations. 

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