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Musician Anthony “ShadowMode” Guenther’s Latest Creation

February 14, 2013 by Jack Humphrey Leave a Comment

Most people would be amazed at the local talent that comes through the doors on open mic nights in Wayne County. I’m amazed by the musical treasures we have in the area just about every week that I play at E Street Pub.

ShadowMode (Anthony Guenther) has been on the scene for awhile. He’s a great example of someone who is always working on new material and who pours everything he’s got into it to make something special.

I love when I see the reactions of those who I haven’t seen at an open mic before. They have no idea what’s about to happen when someone like Anthony gets up to play. I like watching them do double-takes and go from disinterested to tapping their feet and coming closer to the artist to witness the unexpected close up.

Here’s the latest creation by ShadowMode. Whatever you think you’re about to hear, forget it. And try to remember, this is just one example of the wide-range of talented artists we are so lucky to have in our midst in and around Wayne County.

Filed Under: Local Music, videos, wayne-county Tagged With: anthony guenther, e street pub, local musicians, music, open mic, shadowmode

Rocking The Gorge This Weekend!

July 31, 2012 by Jack Humphrey Leave a Comment

Jasper The Colossal

Another weekend of rock bands from the area is kicking into gear starting Friday, August 3rd at Rocking The Gorge!

Rocking the Gorge is a live music celebration in the old piano factory in the Whitewater Gorge. The event is the main fundraiser for Rose City BMX, which helps give local kids something positive and healthy to do in Richmond. Rose City BMX uses proceeds from Rocking the Gorge for equipment and materials costs each year.

This year promises a rare treat with the “KISS Army” coming to town. This tribute band is like watching KISS perform in their heyday!

Rocking The Gorge Resources

Achilles Tenderloin

Check out the Rocking The Gorge website, provided by Brick Road Media, for ticket information, schedule, band profiles, sample music, and much more.

FRIDAY AUGUST 3RD

6:00-4ever Loud (Profile)

7:00-Jasper the Colossal (Profile)

8:00-8 Ways from Nothing (Profile)

9:00-Dalaid (Profile)

10:00-Kramus (Profile)

SATURDAY AUGUST 4TH

1:00-Achilles Tenderloin (Profile)

2:00-Johnny Hazard

3:00-Torso Down

4:00-Sybils Children (Profile)

5:00-Mad Cow

6:00-Nathan Ball and The Revival

7:00-Social Media

8:00-Lipstick (Profile)

9:30-Kiss Army

Rocking The Gorge 2012 Sponsors

Without the following sponsors, Rose City BMX and Rocking The Gorge would not be possible!

Please visit and support the following local businesses for all they do for the Richmond, greater Wayne County community!


		E Street Pub
		Augustine Printing
Happy Heathens		Dragons Den Tattooing Fosters E Street Antique Gallery Paulees Restaurant Up Town Laundry Brooks & Schwab Plumbing & Backflows Joseph Halberstadt Photography Athletic Arena Commons Lumber Jake and Eddies All American Pawn Cap Kustoms Premium Blend Studios Roxxy’s Boutique

Filed Under: Upcoming Events Tagged With: live music, music, Rocking the Gorge, Upcoming Events

RHS March Musicale Coming March 13, 2012

March 10, 2012 by KPass Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Arts, Richmond Tagged With: Civic Hall Performing Arts, march musicale, music, RHS, Richmond

Mo’ Blues Festival Seeking Best Blues Bands To Compete For Title

June 6, 2011 by KPass Leave a Comment

Gennett Walk Of Fame 2011

For Immediate Release….

Fr: Starr-Gennett Foundation
To: All Blues Bands
Re: Battle of the Blues Contest to be held at Gennett Walk of Fame Music Festival

Attention All Blues Bands:

You could be Starr-Gennett’s official Blues Band of the Year and win 8 hours of studio time. Starr-Gennett Foundation is looking for the best regional blues bands to battle for the title at this year’s “Mo’ Blues Festival”. Enter your band today by sending an email with either a link to your band’s demos or just send a few mp3′s. The battle will be held on September 10 at 2:00 p.m. and the top two bands will play off for the title just before the featured evening concert. First place wins the title and plaque for 2011, studio time to record, and Gennett blues t-shirts for each band member.

Submission deadline is June 30

Send submissions, including your contact name, band name, and music links/demos, to:

Terri Hardy ~ thardy@starrgennett.org. Or call (765) 962-2860 for more information

All Blues Bands
Battle of the Blues Contest – Gennett Walk of Fame Music Festival
September 10, 2011, 2:00 p.m.
201 South 1st Street, Richmond, Indiana
Terri Hardy, (765) 962-2860

Filed Under: Arts, Featured, wayne-county Tagged With: Blues Bands, competition, featured, music, Starr Gennett Foundation, wayne-county

Nightlife Hotspots in Wayne County

June 11, 2010 by Brad Meyers Leave a Comment

A list compiled by a local for locals.

Richmond:

For the 21 and up crowd

Bars and Pubs:

Smiley’s Pub and Beer Garden

Trendy hangout with DJ’s and Dancing. Occasional Live Music. Karaoke.

E Street Pub

Live Music bar, Open Jam sessions, Karaoke, Bands on Friday and Saturday.

The Patio (Country Rib-eye)

Restaurant, Bands on weekends, DJ’s, Outside seating when nice.

The Wheel

Live Music, DJ’s, Karaoke, Free Admissions to shows. Food.

The Sportsman

Live Music, Karaoke. Screens for Sports.

The Coney Island

Games, Karaoke, Large Screens.

U & I Tavern

Large Screens, Food.

Mack’s Place

Live Music, Karaoke, Open Jam sessions, DJ’s, Great Jukebox.

The Inn Zone

Games, Food.

21 and up plus the family

Restaurants/Bars:

Frickers

Many Screens for Sports, Occasional Live Music, Games and Contests.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Large Screens for Sports, Separate bar area, Trivia and Card games on Screens. Outside Seating.

Chuck’s Sports Bar

Large Screens for Sports, Separate bar area, Outside Seating.

Wings-n-Rings

Screens for Sports, Karaoke.

More Family-Oriented Options

Movies, Dining, Etc.

Kerasotes Movie Theaters
Dining at the Gennett M ansion (Event Ca lendar for more information)
Richmond Putt-Putt and Games
Joe’s Pizza Friday Night Jazz with Carol Lou
Richmond Civic Theatre
Driving Range at Highland Golf Course
Predator Zone Paintball Facility
Richmond River Rats Baseball (June – August)
Do-Ri-Me Lanes
40 Bowl

Here are some other options in the surrounding towns:

Centerville offers up the Brown Jug Tavern, a nice little kick back spot.

Cambridge City gives us the Silver Dollar Lounge with live music occasionally and the Chug-a-Lug Pub.

Hagerstown has Flatlanders a big live music bar with a fun tiki bar atmosphere.

These are all great suggestions to help you get through those restless nights. If anyone has anything to add to this list please feel free to comment below or contact us HERE and we will add to the site.

Filed Under: Night Life Tagged With: Bar (establishment), Clubs and Venues, Karaoke, music, nightlife, richmond indiana, wayne county indiana

Open Mic Night @ E Street Pub

April 24, 2010 by Brad Meyers 4 Comments

So I went back down to E Street Thursday night for my live music fix and got just what the doctor ordered. This show just keeps getting better and better. Thursday night offered just about every genre of music out there. From classic to indie rock and a little r&b/hip-hop, there was music to wet anyone’s appetite. And not to mention enough drinks to quench anyone’s thirst. And I do get thirsty at times.

Anyway, I had a great time seeing all the musicians and the people that come out to support them. It’s a great group of friends to have.

These guys really wow me every week. I always come away hearing something new or a new version of something old. They really know what they are doing. It’s some mighty fine a-picking and a-playing.

Also there’s something newer that I want to talk about this week, well it’s newer to me, and it was a definite treat to see. Trey Rogers, Tyray Logan, and Rob Abrams put on the end of the night show. Trey, on the keys, serves up smooth grooves as he twinkles the ivories and sings. Tyray provides styling vocals and hits them notes just right. And Rob bangs out the solid beat percussion that provides the back bone. Their instant hit original Easy Street, dubbed for the E Street Pub, is a definite crowd-pleaser.

So come one, come all, jump in, the water’s just fine (I think that’s enough cliches for one article) and catch a great show put on by local musicians and The E Street Pub.

Slide Show of the soon Famous Musicians

Filed Under: Night Life Tagged With: acoustic, bars, Centerville, E Street, entertainment, Hip-Hop, Indie rock, live music, music, nightlife, pubs, richmond indiana

Lipstick rocks The Wheel

April 19, 2010 by Brad Meyers 1 Comment

I wanna Rock! And that’s exactly what Lipstick did for us at The Wheel this past Saturday night. Lipstick is an exciting and very entertaining 80’s cover rock band. They put on a heck of a show. The members of the band go all out, wearing costumes, their showmanship, and even 80’s style stage names. They really go that extra mile to make their show something special and stand out from the rest.

Lipstick and The Wheel really provided a great vibe Saturday night. I had a great time and the crowd was really digging it too. People were dancing, laughing and really get into the spirit and groove of things. With Lipstick’s guitar ripping riffs, big beat banging drums and solid backbone bass lines it’s hard not to get into the groove. These guys played all the hits. I just want to give a big thanks to Lipstick and The Wheel for providing such a great Saturday night!

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