Honeywell Center in Wabash has the perfect Valentine’s Day date for you when they host the one and only Mr. Big on Wednesday, Feb. 14.
That’s right: Eric Martin, Billy Sheehan, and Paul Gilbert are back on the road with friend Nick D’Virgilio stepping in for founding drummer Pat Torpey who passed away in 2018 following his battle with Parkinson’s disease.
D’Virgilio may sound familiar to some as member of the prog-rock acts Spock’s Beard and Big Big Train and as a member of the Sweetwater Sound team.
The Big Finish Tour will see the band performing their breakthrough platinum-selling 1991 album Lean Into It from start to finish as a featured highlight of the setlist.
The well-crafted album features hits songs like “Green-Tinted Sixties Mind,” “Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy,” and the worldwide No. 1 smash hit single, “To Be With You.”
Folks can also expect to hear other hits spanning the band’s entire career.
In all, Wabash will be rocking so much that evening that your sweetie could care less about those dozen roses and chocolates.
Tickets go on sale on Friday, Sept. 29, at 10 a.m. at honeywellarts.org.
The Clyde hosts Girl Named Tom, Rumours
On Sunday, Nov. 26, the small-town trio Girl Named Tom out of Ohio will bring their One More Christmas Tour to The Clyde Theatre.
This will be the perfect opportunity to celebrate the holidays with the 2021 winner of The Voice, performing music from their album One More Christmas and other favorites.
With the band’s sound built on the heartfelt voice of Bekah Grace and the fascinating sibling harmony of her brothers Joshua and Caleb, this show is a no-brainer.
In addition, The Clyde also announced Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute will be in town Saturday, April 13.
Tickets for both shows can be purchased at clydetheatre.com, by calling (800) 514-3849, or by visiting The Clyde box office, all Wooden Nickel locations, and Sweetwater Sound.
Get your band signed up for Goldstock
GoldTop Records will present the third annual Goldstock Music Festival at Sweetwater Performance Theatre on Nov. 30.
The festival gives 10 local musicians an opportunity to share their talent and showcase what Fort Wayne has to offer and a possible chance to sign with the Purdue University Fort Wayne record label.
They are currently inviting musicians, bands, and solo artists to audition for a chance to perform at Goldstock. Auditioning performers can submit up to three songs in video format by Oct. 1.
Celebrate fall at Union 12 in Whitley County
Union 12, near the Allen-Whitley county line on Lincoln Highway, will host their inaugural Fall-Palooza on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 5:30-9:30 p.m.
That evening, there will be a handful of food trucks, vendors, live music by The Mason Dixon Line Band, and activities including line dancing, a petting zoo, and hay rides.
There will even be caramel apple slushies available, making this an autumn extravaganza you won’t want to miss.
Even more exciting, it is free to attend.
Tim Allen coming to Embassy Theatre
Award-winning actor and comedian Tim Allen continues to perform stand-up shows to sold-out crowds across the country.
On Friday, Jan. 26, he comes to Fort Wayne for a performance at Embassy Theatre and will be sure to have you laughing all night long.
Tickets for America’s favorite dad go on sale Friday, Sept. 22, at 10 a.m. at ticketmaster.com and at the STAR Bank office at the Embassy.
Also, you must be 18 years or older to attend the show.
Catch Streetlamps, Baby Wave at Brass Rail
Fresh off the release of their single “Road Trip!” the Athens, Ohio, trio of Baby Wave will be doing that Wednesday, Oct. 11, when they stop by The Brass Rail with local band Streetlamps for Spotlights.
Baby Wave have released a few singles on streaming services, and their pop alternative sound is one that will stick in your head.
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