The band Stone Bluezz recently made their debut with a performance at Wrigley Field Bar & Grill that has a lot of people talking. 

Those in attendance got a good dose of blues and classic rock by the likes of vocalist/guitarist Gary McMeekin, bassist Kenton Snyder, keyboardist Jeff Ude (filling in for Mike Monroe), and drummer Michael Pettit. Those are some well-known names in town, and collectively they have more than 200 years of live musical playing experience. 

“This band, in a number of different forms, has been going on for many years,” Snyder said. “First, it was called Black Kat Moan, and now with some personnel changes we decided to change the name to Stone Bluezz.” 

Together, they cover acts like Gary Moore, Joe Bonamassa, The Allman Brothers Band, Stevie Ray Vaughn, ZZ Top, and Walter Trout. 

As of press time, they have no shows booked, but expect them to add some in the near future.

Hed Wurms making name for selves

Established in 2022, Hed Wurms are an energetic party band that are beginning to make a name for themselves throughout northeast Indiana. 

With songs from Poison, Eddie Money, Prince, Weezer, The Cars, Michael Jackson, Green Day, Neon Trees, and Aerosmith, it will be hard for you not to boogie it up on the dance floor. 

This well-oiled machine is comprised of Rob Thilmont on vocals, Justin Perry on guitar, Bill Sweet on bass, and Blake Lehr on drums and they cater their setlist based on the venue their playing. 

With that, these cats are geared up for classic rock, glam rock, pop, punk, and alternative, pretty much everything from the ’70s to now. 

You can catch them at Thirty3 in Hudson on Saturday, Feb. 17, American Legion Post 43 in Decatur on April 27, The Hideaway in Bluffton on May 10, and Mitchell’s on May 31. 

Gateway Drugs release monthly songs

Heaven’s Gateway Drugs have made a New Year’s resolution — release a single once a month throughout 2024. 

The January single is the two-minute ditty “Hot Boys” which can be found on your favorite streaming site. It was recorded locally by Jason Davis at Off the Cuff Recording Studio. The plan is to release a new song on the last Friday of the month.

So, strap in and get ready for a musical journey this year by one of our local elites. 

Observer put out five-track EP

Death metal act Observer have just dropped a new five-track EP, Apotheosis of The Void. 

This haymaker was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Dan Kinnaley of Chipped Tooth Audio and features barnburners such as “Paradigm Shift” and “Primordial Clairvoyance.” 

Physical copies are planned, but until then do yourself a favor and give it a whirl on your favorite streaming site. 

You can hear the new material live when Observer hits The Brass Rail stage with Burial Party and Gromulous on Saturday, Feb. 10, and at Fulton Street Pub in Grand Rapids on Feb. 18. 

Mic Strong partners with nonprofit

Fort Wayne hip-hop artist Mic Strong has released a new single and video, “I Am Healing (Jesus & Therapy).” 

The song came about after Strong was contacted by Courageous Healing Inc. to help promote their organization. Courageous Healing is a nonprofit with a mission to deliver culturally centered, trauma-informed, accessible mental health care in an authentic and safe environment. 

The single was engineered and mixed by Tweezyonthabeat and video filmed by Gentie Media Group. 

Strong has no shows as of now since his focus is on his upcoming wedding.

Walt’s Crawlers join local scene

Fort Wayne, I introduce to you Walt’s Crawlers, a new heavy psychedelic blues rock band that covers a wide range of artists including Bo Diddley, Captain Beefheart, Alice Cooper, and Monster Magnet. These talented musicians even add in a couple of originals to spice things up. 

The band is made up of Mitch Fraizer on guitar, Duane Alexander on drums, Travis Fry on bass, Johnny Morton on guitar, and Johnny Revers on vocals. 

They only have a couple of shows under their belts, but the band are definitely one to keep your eyes on. 

Walt’s Crawlers will be at O’Sullivan’s on Saturday, Feb. 17. 

Catch Todd Harrold at Mad Anthony

Our beloved Todd Harrold will soon turn 60 years old.

To honor his special day, Harrold will be performing at Mad Anthony Brewing on Friday, March 15, from 7-10 p.m. 

Make it a point to come out and celebrate the occasion with some cold brews and live music by Harrold and his buds keyboardist Eric Clancy and guitarist Don Carr.

And if you can’t wait that long, Harrold will host a Fat Tuesday celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at Mad Anthony Brewing, beginning at 6 p.m.