News4U August 2022

NEWS4U AUGUST 2022 | TABLE OF CONTENTS

AUGUST

TABLEof

CHECK OUT ALL OF THE FUN GOING ON IN AUGUST!

A QUICK NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

COVER STORY

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6 You know it's been hot...

News 4U's Summer Indoor Fun Guide

Beat the Heat by Checking Out these Cool Places!

CUISINE & DINING 18 What's Cookin' 20 Clean Bite Life 21 Coupons ENTERTAINMENT

22 In Town & Around

FEATURES & UPCOMING EVENTS

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28 Music: DRK WTR 30 Music: Idder

34 Music: God2

Contributors

36 Music: Stackin' Eights

Here Come the Mummies at Lincoln Amphitheatre

41 Screen Time

38 Music: Rock & Metal Profs 40 Books: Book Club 42 Tri-State Horrorscopes 44 True Crime Junkie Bonus Edition LOCAL HAPPENINGS 46 Find Dawnita Day

48 VHS Animal Spotlight 49 VHS Adoption Spotlight 50 Tri-State Pet Pics 58 Ask an Attorney 60 Mug Shots

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OPINION & COMMENTARY 52 As I Type This...

52 Tri-State Politics 53 Maybe I'm Just Getting Old REVIEWS 54 Music 56 Beer

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Matt Alschbach, Laurie Byers, Paul Bragin, Russ Finn, Johnny Fletcher, Bryan Fox, Paul Hollyfeld, Barold Hume, Matt Laine, Jabez Martinez, Adam & Sam Morris, Marisa Patwa, Lindsay Rasure

45 True Crime Junkie:

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tj@evansvillemediagroup.com

33 Music: Atlas of the Dogs

Exclusive Interview with the "Ex-cop on the Bob & Tom Show"

Exclusive Interview with the Funk-ified Supergroup

Publisher Brian Bennett Operations Manager Joshua Adams Managing Editor & Writer Thomas Ellis Account Representatives TJ Tanoos Production Manager, Designer & Layout Artist Kelsey Halbig

32 Music: The Alpha Incident

Comedian Mike Armstrong at Simplicity Furniture

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NEWS4U AUGUST 2022 | EDITOR'S NOTE

A QUICK NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

Y

ou know it's been hot in the tri-

The saving grace is that there's a number

wondering. Anyhow, if you're a music nut

state when even I'm ready for a

of indoor activities in the area that are

like me, then you'll be pleased to know

bit of a reprieve (surely you recall

tons of fun and won't leave you with a

that several excellent concerts are on tap

me complaining about cold weather for

lobster-like sunburn. That's my cue, by

in August, including Gary Allan, Brantley

the last decade). Case in point, I recently

the way, to mention our August cover

Gilbert, Here Come the Mummies, In This

headed over to Wesselman Park to play a

story. Coincidentally, we're offering up

Moment and ZZ Top. In addition, the annual

little tennis (not pickle ball, the increasingly

suggestions for said indoor activities. From

Frog Follies car extravaganza is back at the

popular sport for old guys like me) - before

Plaid & Timber to cMoe, GattiTown and

Vanderburgh County 4-H Center as well as

9 a.m., mind you - and within 20 minutes I

more, you'll surely discover a great new

Germania Maennerchor's Volksfest. And,

was drenched in sweat from head to toe;

place to hang out with family and friends.

say, are you hungry by chance? Then head

20 more minutes later I was moving like a

Or you can go it alone, of course - that's

east to Newburgh at the end of the month

sloth on the court, drained of all energy.

not weird at all. I kid. Now, on to other cool

for Fiddler Fest - your stomach will thank

'Twas a sad sight, indeed. But that's life

stuff going on this month - that's "cool"

you. We also thank you for picking up this

and whatnot - we all struggle sometimes.

as in rad or bitchin', in case you were

month's News 4U. Stay "cool"! - TE

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NEWS4U AUGUST 2022 | COVER STORY

PLAID & TIMBER AXE THROWING COMPANY 2 7 1 0 E A S T S I D E PA R K R D .

E VA N S V I L L E , I N

A

few months before

Company in Evansville in 2019

the pandemic hit,

- and after three successful

entrepreneur Kyle

years, it's now coming to

Rickenbaugh had a vision

Jasper. One hour sessions are

for an exciting new tri-state

just $20 or you can double

business - and he figured if

the fun for just $40. Either

he didn't act on it, someone

way, P&T's knowledgeable

else would. The prior year

staff will be on hand to get

Rickenbaugh had set up

you all set up and provide

a target in his garage and

instruction to ensure that your

started throwing axes for a

experience is top-notch. FYI,

bit of fun and stress relief

in addition to axe throwing,

after work. It seemed like a

the business offers other fun

unique activity that people

activities like giant Connect

both young and old alike in

Four and Jenga games, as

the tri-state would enjoy as

well as steel tip dartboards.

well; they just needed a safe

Plus, those 21+ can enjoy an

environment where they

adult beverage while hanging

could experience the thrill of

out - totally cool. Reserve your

hitting targets in the company of family and friends. That kick-started the opening of Plaid & Timber Axe Throwing

axe throwing session online today at plaidandtimber. com and get ready to hit those targets!

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NEWS4U AUGUST 2022 | COVER STORY

GATTITOWN 316 N. GREEN RIVER RD. E VA N S V I L L E , I N

T

he ultimate family-

It just doesn't get any better.

friendly establishment,

Well, it does if you're a kid

GattiTown is tons of

because GattiTown is THE

fun from the moment you

place to go for birthday

walk in the door. There's

parties - it's the perfect

always something exciting

environment to hold a

going on inside and the

celebration with plenty of

food is absolutely delicious

space for a big gathering

- including GattiTown's

and lots of interactive video

legendary pizzas and

games to keep everyone

pastas which have been a

entertained. Parents should

tri-state tradition for many,

note that they can sign up

many years, as well as their

for a birthday care package

incredible salad bar. The

- gold, platinum or ultimate

great selection of fresh

- to ensure that their child

veggies, dressings and more

and his or her friends have

is just one of the reasons

the best day ever. Book a

why people keep coming back again and again. Best of all, you can enjoy all the pizza, pasta and salad you can eat at GattiTown's famous buffet - plus dessert!

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party or group event online today at mrgattispizza.com and get ready to have the

time of your life - no matter your age!

NEWS4U AUGUST 2022 | COVER STORY

CMOE

KOCH FAMILY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF EVANSVILLE

2 2 S E 5 T H S T. E VA N S V I L L E , I N

F

rom its humble

realism." What's really special

beginnings as the

about cMoe is that it's so

Hands On Discovery

family-friendly - everyone can

Children's Museum located

come and enjoy the many

in a small Washington

exhibits on display, including

Square Mall storefront to its

Artmaker Studio, Fantastic

current downtown Evansville

Plastic, Kids World, Live Well,

location in the historic

Quack Factory, Speak Loud

building that formerly housed

and Work Smart. Which makes

Central Library, cMoe - or

cMoe a great place to hold

the Children's Museum of

a birthday party or schedule

Evansville - has come a

field trips - not to mention

long way, serving countless

it's an ideal summer camp

school groups over the years

destination for your child.

and welcoming hundreds

Above all, it's such a positive

of thousands of area kids

experience for the city's youth;

inside to learn all sorts of

with all that's going on in the

new and exciting things in

world these days, here's a

a fun, safe environment.

stress-free, educational zone

As the museum's founders

where kids can just be kids

made clear, their mission is

and parents can take part, too.

to "encourage imagination,

To learn more about cMoe,

curiosity, questioning and

visit cmoekids.org today!

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NEWS4U AUGUST 2022 | COVER STORY

ESCAPE EVANSVILLE

6 0 0 N . W E I N B A C H AV E . , S T E . 9 4 0 E VA N S V I L L E , I N

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his place is some of

unite the Infinity Stones and

the most fun that you

save the universe? Only

and your friends can

one way to find out. Or you

have indoors. At Escape

can time travel and opt for

Evansville, you get to

the always-popular Escape

choose from a variety of

Back to London room, a

entertainment-themed

puzzling mystery that's both

escape rooms that test your

challenging and magical.

skills of deduction as you

Still, if you just need to blow

gather clues and try to break

off a little steam, then the

out before the hour is up.

Rage room is the ticket for

And you'll definitely want to

destruction therapy. Smash,

make your escape from the

crush, and break items in

Survive room, the ultimate

a safe environment - and

live scary movie experience

feel the stress leave your

where you must outwit the

body! By the way, Escape

boogie man in order to

Evansville has racked

survive. Then there's the

up 80,000,000 views on

brand new Superheroes

TikTok and counting. Book

room that's based on the Marvel Universe - a total blast for people of all ages.

Can you solve the clues,

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a room online today at

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NEWS4U AUGUST 2022 | COVER STORY

FARMER AND FRENCHMAN WINERY

PAINTING WITH A TWIST

FRENCH LICK CASINO

Enjoy lunch, dinner and stay inside the

For all the creative types out there in

Visit this 51,000 sq ft smoke-free Vegas-style

cutest cabins in the area on this small farm

the tri-state, this art studio offers easy-to-

gaming facility that offers many of the latest

winery and vineyard cafe. Just like the

follow painting classes for groups and

exciting slot machines. You’ll find live-action

name implies, F&F is the marriage of rustic

individuals. Create colorful memories

blackjack, roulette and craps and other table

agrarian roots and Parisian elegance.

all summer long!

games, plus a luxurious high-limit room.

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DEEP BLUE INDOOR PLAY

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BOARD & BRUSH CREATIVE STUDIO

Get ready to go deep Evansville!

Evansville’s first adults arcade features

Board & Brush Creative Studio is

Coming soon, an indoor playground

eight rotating craft beer taps and 35

a place for creating fun and unique

for adventure-goers of all ages. Party,

classic arcade and pinball machines, plus

wood decor projects from scratch

play and climb under the sea with

four classic console systems, a full selection

while enjoying a fun instructor-led

Deep Blue in 2022!

of spirits and canned domestics. 21+ only.

atmosphere.

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bblink.studio/evansville

WALTHER'S GOLF & FUN

SKY ZONE TRAMPOLINE PARK

EVANSVILLE WAR TIME MUSEUM

Walther's Golf & Fun indoor activities

Sky Zone is a wall-to-wall aerial action

Visit this educational museum for walk-through

include 14 holes of mini golf, plus lazer

indoor trampoline park featuring

galleries and exhibits of the area's wartime

tag, mini bowling and an arcade - plus,

freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness

history and achievements. See examples of

there's a cafe for delicious eats. There's

programs and more.

wartime production, the stories of area veterans

something fun for everyone!

skyzone.com/Evansville

and some of the vehicles from the WW2 era.

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NEWS4U AUGUST 2022 | UPCOMING EVENTS

MIKE ARMSTRONG S I M P L I C I T Y F U R N I T U R E / A U G U S T 1 3 / 8 P. M .

KENTUCKY-BORN COMEDIAN TALKS MAKING THE JUMP FROM COP TO STAND-UP COMIC, DEALING WITH UNRULY PATRONS, ADVICE FOR THE UNFUNNY AND MORE

B

y his own admission, he'll forever be known as the "Ex-cop on the Bob & Tom Show" - but comedian Mike Armstrong wouldn't have it any other way. In fact, the Kentucky native makes the sign

of the cross every time he mentions the popular radio hosts because their unwavering support has played a big part in his success. Still, Armstrong wasn't doing too bad on his own in the early days after leaving the police force to pursue a career in comedy, quickly making the jump from open mics to high-profile gigs and building a very loyal fanbase in the process - something he credits, at least partially, to his clean approach to standup, meaning there's no cursing, no politics and no religion. "I don't want anybody to go home and debate anything I say," Armstrong explains.

For sure, his shows are a welcome break from all the white noise out there, an evening that the whole family can enjoy - a rarity in 2022. Everyone can relate to Armstrong's feel-good brand of humor and crowds never tire of hearing about his hilarious experiences on the beat in Kentucky. Indeed, as he gleefully recounts onstage, no one was safe from the madcap cop who never wrote tickets and loved to pull pranks on citizens and criminals alike.

Basically, Armstrong was meant for comedy - just not to maintain peace and order.

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matter what I do - I could

Was this gentleman drunk?

shoot the Pope and they'd

Yeah, he was just being a butthead. I think his

go, "Ex-cop on the Bob &

girlfriend said I was cute so there he come.

Tom Show..." [laughs].

And then one time I was in South Dakota and I got fans that are two Army rangers.

Did you have any reservations about leaving the police force to make a go at a career in comedy? After all, cops make a decent salary - and the life of a stand-up comic can be challenging, to say the least.

I always felt that I was the best at whatever I did or I wouldn't do it. When I first started doing open mics, nobody knew I was a cop or nothing. Showtime saw me and put me on Showtime - and I'd only been doing it for six months. Then all of a sudden Crook & Chase said, 'Hey, on your days off can you come down here and open?' and then I got brought to the couch. It was just one thing after another - and then Bob & Tom picked me up. I have to make the sign of the cross every time I say their names because they picked me up and Bob said... I told him I was thinking about quitting [comedy] and he said, 'Well, we'll do our best to make you famous.'

Now everybody knows me as the "Ex-cop on the Bob & Tom Show," you know? It doesn't

"

It kind of makes sense

So I said something about them and these

because your cop stories

three skinhead guys said something really

are some of the best bits

mean and I said, 'You little punks, I'm trying

in your act.

to give this audience a show - walk over to

Well, you know, I've got

me so I can knock you out [laughs].' One of

that country attitude

them actually walked over and I hit him with a

because I am kind of

bottle over the head. Of course he cried like

country. And my wife

a little girl.

goes - because I've got about 30 minutes of cop stuff - she goes, 'I

What is your advice for comedians that

heard you say something one night and I

simply aren't very funny? Do you just tell

couldn't believe how funny it was because it

it like it is or try to point them in the right

was so stupid [laughs].' Because I told a guy

direction?

one time, 'You need to be smacked on the

I just tell people... I go, 'Man, you're bad

head - a shampoo smack on the head.' And

[laughs].' One guy that was so excited, he

I acted like I was slapping him, just rubbing

did open mic and he goes, 'What did you

his hair [laughs]. And I go, 'I'm gonna rinse

think?' And I go, 'You oughta change your

and repeat if you say anything else.' And she

name to "pee break" - because that's where

goes, 'That was so dumb it was funny.' I just

everybody was going when you were up

say stuff that comes out of my head - people

there [laughs].'

always say they've never seen the same show And how do your fellow comedians

twice.

generally respond when you're that blunt?

Speaking of smacks on the head - or a slap

They go, 'What do you think I'm doing

on the face, more accurately - people are

wrong?' and I go, 'I ain't gonna tell you

still talking about the Will Smith incident at

because you're going to argue with me -

the Oscars. Has anyone ever accosted you

you're going to defend it.' So there's no

on stage?

sense in me even telling them - they're going

One time I was doing a one-nighter and a

I JUST SAY STUFF THAT

to have to figure it out. You're not a comedian

guy had just introduced me

until you put it on your taxes. A lot of them

and I walked up and grabbed

are going, 'I'm a comedian.' No, you're

a hold of the microphone - and

working at Lowe's by day and then you're

some goofball came running up

going to open mics.

COMES OUT OF MY HEAD

and hit me and I popped him in

- PEOPLE ALWAYS SAY

the head with the microphone

Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.

and knocked him out. Bouncers

All police, fire firefighters, EMT, veterans and

came up and picked him up

health care workers get in free. Simplicity

and threw him out the door

Furniture is located at 1309 N. Green

[laughs].

River Rd. in Evansville. For more info, visit

THEY'VE NEVER SEEN THE SAME SHOW TWICE.

mikearmstrongcomedy.com.

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NEWS4U AUGUST 2022 | UPCOMING EVENTS

LINCOLN AMPHITHEATRE / AUGUST 13 / 7:30 P.M.

FUNK-IFIED SUPERGROUP ON CREATING THE ULTIMATE RIFF, AVOIDING MUMMY FISTICUFFS IN THE STUDIO, THE JOY OF WINNING OVER CROWDS AND MORE

K

nown for an unrelenting live attack that's particularly impressive for a group of 5000-year-old "saucy specters," Here Come

the Mummies bring the funk like nobody's business.

Their incredibly tight grooves and tongue-in-cheek lyrics have made them a Bob & Tom Show favorite and garnered the band opening slots for legends like P-Funk, Al Green and Cheap Trick - even a performance at the Super Bowl Village. Indeed, such is the intensity of HCTM's stage show that even the most rhythmchallenged audiences feel compelled to dance their butts off, unable to stay seated for a second of this supergroup's outrageously electric set. Not bad for a band that was reportedly "cursed after deflowering a great Pharaoh's daughter."

HCTM are currently putting the finishing touches on a live performance Blu-ray and look to release a

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collection of all-new songs in the fall to

With so many band members - all with

festivals, etc. Do you enjoy the challenge

coincide with a much-anticipated tour

impressive musical pedigrees - how does

of winning over a crowd - and can you

featuring special hairy guest Saxsquatch.

the songwriting and arranging process

sense the moment that you do?

The band kindly spoke with News 4U ahead

work? Does it ever come to mummy

We love watching blank stares and hostile

of their show at the Lincoln Amphitheatre.

fisticuffs in the studio?

scowls melt into joyous abandon. We can

There are minor skirmishes and squabbles,

definitely tell the exact moment for each

Despite not having bathed in literally ages,

mainly over cookies and such. We never

individual we see. There is nothing like it!

HCTM maintain a rabid female following.

quarrel over music for some reason,

Explanation?

though. Maybe it’s because we are

Considering the baby-making grooves of

It's because, for centuries on end, our foul

channeling it all from a common Source -

your music, is there often an uptick in each

rags have had pheromones “baked in.” It

that’s with a capital “S”.

city's census numbers roughly nine months post-tour?

can't be helped, and it ain’t broke, so…

Is there ever a moment on stage or in the

There’s always love in the air when we’re

Just how close has the band come to

studio when you have to dial back the

around. Plus a whole lot else. Your nose

creating the ultimate riff? And how will

funk? Is it possible to over-funk or hit the

knows.

you know when you do?

funk-ceiling?

Close, we think, but we won’t really know

If there is a funk-ceiling, we haven’t hit it

For tickets and more info, visit

until we hit it. When we do, we believe we’ll

yet, but there IS a soul-staircase that we

lincolnamphitheatre.com. Lincoln

be transported post-haste to the afterlife,

have fallen down once or twice, though.

Amphitheatre is located at 15032 E. County Rd. 1500, Lincoln City, IN.5032

where we'll probably play music, seek out great local beer, and cavort with sexy

Your stage show is a wild

ladies.

scene, but it's also tight and choreographed to a degree

Humor and outfits aside, HCTM are one of

in the moves department.

the tightest bands in music today. Do you

How do you balance the two

ever worry that the concept overshadows

approaches?

the talent?

Really we’re just trying to rock

We’re sort of limited as to our appearance,

out, and certain moves catch

since our decrepit flesh has bonded

on. The show is 100% percent

irrevocably to our bandages, but the short

organic, and free range.

answer is, no, we don’t worry. We feel because we have tapped into something

While you often play to

greater than ourselves with our music that

hordes of loyal HCTM fans,

it will always shine.

there are times when you are faced with the uninitiated - at

"

IF THERE IS A FUNK-CEILING, WE HAVEN’T HIT IT YET, BUT THERE IS A SOUL-STAIRCASE THAT WE HAVE FALLEN DOWN ONCE OR TWICE, THOUGH.

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NEWS4U AUGUST 2022 | CUISINE & DINING

WHAT'SCOOKIN' WITH MATT LAINE

THE TAQUERIA COMPANY 2519 N. FIRST AVE. EVANSVILLE, IN

O

When you walk into the First Avenue location of The Taqueria Company, the menu and layout of the place can be a bit overwhelming. They have two separate menus from basically two different restaurants all in one

space (I will focus on the Taqueria side of things in this review). So, on your first few visits, be sure to look at the menu ahead of time so you know what to expect and you don’t get caught, like I did, staring at the menu like a deer in headlights. I would also suggest asking for suggestions if you have questions about the menu; they do a great job helping you find something you will enjoy and giving you the right “addons” to your selection. I say add-ons because once you choose your main dish - I’ll just say a burrito for the sake of the review - you then choose everything you want to put inside the burrito. I would say go for broke and load up on whatever you like so you’re getting the most bang for your buck! I say this because this place also has some crazy good prices, at least in my opinion. The big burrito and chips/salsa I got was only about $9, and I couldn’t even finish it all. It’s crazy to think that something made from scratch, besides the tortilla (I think they started the company making those from scratch as well), could be so cheap. When I talked to the owner about it, he said it was because he didn’t want to push customers away, which is highly commendable during this trying period of inflation and other economic challenges. We can all appreciate saving a few dollars when we dine out these days.

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Simply put, this place just hits all the

craving! I have tried a few different

right notes - it's everything I've come

things on their menu so far, and I have

to expect from a taqueria, or at least

to say everything has been delicious.

from my understanding of a taqueria.

The burrito I got was stuffed full and

If you are craving some Mexican

the meat was well-seasoned to give

food, don’t sleep on The Taqueria

everything a flavor burst. Clearly, it

Company because they can provide

was made with care and attention to

some excellent food to satisfy that

detail. In addition, the salsas are also

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Simply put, this place just hits all the right notes - it's everything I've come to expect from a taqueria, or at least from my understanding of a taqueria.

freshly made, and each has a different flavor profile. I have tried all three and have to say that the medium salsa has, in my opinion, the best balance of flavor and heat. The hot salsa is a bit too much for my tastes, but if you're down for some serious heat, more power to you!

I also tried my first birria taco here and have to say they live up to the hype. They are quite messy, but in the words of American restaurateur Guy Fieri, the flavors are just "outof-bounds." As someone who isn’t shy of a flavor bomb, I recommend pouring some of the medium salsa on the birria taco and then dipping it into the marinade; that just takes it all up to another level. I also opted for a taco salad and have to say it, too, was above and beyond what I would expect from a small taco shop. Everything they are doing seems to be on point, and that should only keep them on the rise.

Don’t miss any chance you have to try out the amazing food

VALUE: 9.5 \\ TASTE: 8.9 \\ SPEED: 9.3 SERVICE: 9.3 \\ ATMOSPHERE: 8.5 \\ OVERALL: 9

at The Taqueria Company!

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NEWS4U AUGUST 2022 | CUISINE & DINING

CLEAN BITE Healthy Cooking with Lindsay Rasure

life

HIGH PROTEIN CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARK

I can't believe that school is already starting!

INGREDIENTS:

Where did the summer go? I used to teach

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kindergarten before having kids, and I never

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2-3 T. HONEY

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2 T. UNSWEETENED COCOA POWDER

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¼ C. UNSWEETENED PEANUT BUTTER (JUST

could believe how fast the summer went. Now I have one starting kindergarten. Excuse me while I go cry. I know my little one will come home extremely hungry and need an afternoon

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HANDFUL OF YOUR FAVORITE GRANOLA - I USED A GRAIN-FREE GRANOLA FULL OF

sneak in protein yet it still tastes like a treat! The

ALMONDS, CASHEWS, & UNSWEETENED

great thing about this recipe is the versatility.

COCONUT FLAKES

cocoa powder. If you don’t like peanut butter, but like almond butter, then switch it. Want to add chocolate chips or pretzels instead of

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snack. This Greek yogurt bark is a great way to

If you don’t like chocolate then don’t add the

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LINE A 9X9 BAKING DISH WITH PARCHMENT PAPER AND

2.

IN A MEDIUM SIZE BOWL MIX TOGETHER THE YOGURT,

granola? Go for it!

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

SET ASIDE.

HONEY, & COCOA POWDER UNTIL NO LUMPS ARE VISIBLE, AND IT'S NICE AND SMOOTH.

ONCE YOUR MIXTURE IS SMOOTH POUR THE MIXTURE

OVER THE TOP OF THE PARCHMENT PAPER. MAKE SURE TO SPREAD IT OUT EVENLY USING A SPATULA.

NEXT, HEAT UP THE PEANUT BUTTER & COCONUT OIL IN

THE MICROWAVE FOR 30 SECONDS. STIR UNTIL IT’S NICE AND DRIPPY.

DRIZZLE THE PEANUT BUTTER EVENLY OVER THE YOGURT MIXTURE. MAKE SWIRLS WITH A TOOTHPICK OR KNIFE.

FINALLY, ADD YOUR FAVORITE GRANOLA AND FREEZE FOR A MINIMUM OF 8 HOURS, OR OVERNIGHT, UNTIL SOLID.

ONCE FROZEN, USE YOUR HANDS OR A ROLLING PIN TO

BREAK THE BAR INTO SMALLER PIECES. STORE LEFTOVERS IN THE FRIDGE FOR UP TO ONE WEEK OR THE FREEZER FOR UP TO ONE MONTH!

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6:00 PM

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

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Karaoke MONDAY, AUGUST 29

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7:30 PM

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 30

Bud's Rockin' Country Bar &

Bokeh Lounge -- Gypsy Soul

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7:00 PM

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8:00 PM 9:00 PM

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DRK WTR Tri-state pop/rock outfit readying debut EP, Dark Water, for release this month

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E

ver since vocalist Lauri Andrick and

Hornsby

guitarist Jordan Miller made a musical

piano vibe

connection at a Lamasco open mic

- something

night a few years ago - a meeting

you simply

of the minds that ultimately led to the

don't hear

formation of DRK WTR, one of the tri-state's

much in

only female-fronted pop/rock bands - it was

local music

just a matter of time before their shared

these days.

interest in covering 90s and early 2000s

(It should be

favorites spilled over into the creative realm.

noted that

But the first order of business was to build

Hellenberg courageously overcame an

a live following around town - something

injured pinky in the studio to get the

the pair achieved relatively quickly with the

perfect take.)

help of fellow members Alex Hellenberg (keyboards), Marshall Powers (bass) and Joe

Tellingly, the very first creative

Mayse (drummer). Safe to say bar-goers

collaboration between Andrick and

were blown away by the collective force

Miller, "Swear to Me," opens the EP,

of the band, particularly Andrick's vocal

proving that the pair had a knack for

prowess and stage presence. And they

pop hooks right from the get-go. But

wanted more. With DRK WTR's confidence

that's not the direction the song was

on the rise, a batch of striking originals

initially headed. "It wasn't meant to be

wormed their way into the set, songs that

that catchy," Andrick explains. "I write

totally held their own when played alongside

stuff that's depressing as sh*t and

the hits. Now four of them are about to

then Jordan's always like, 'What if it

be officially released, forming the much-

went bop-bop-bop-bop - what if you

anticipated Dark Water EP.

made this where you didn't want to kill yourself?'" She punctuates that last

Sessions for the EP began back in May

bit with a good laugh before further

with Steve Tyner at Black Cat Recording

offering that "Swear to Me" was inspired

who was reportedly "super-stoked" to be

by Bo Burnham's Inside, "where he's

involved. And it's easy to see why - songs

talking about the end of the world."

like "Runner" and "Holly," the obvious lead

Which just goes to show that the water

single, are dripping with Andrick's gorgeous

is dark, indeed, when it comes to the

vocal melodies woven around dynamic

EP's lyrical subject matter - a nice

chord progressions and underpinned by

juxtaposition to the aforementioned

an interplay between acoustic and electric

pop hooks. But no matter the

guitars. While she takes a cue or two from

sometimes sugary nature of the four

her hero, Paramore's Hayley Williams, the

tracks on Dark Water, the robust rhythm

similarities are only peripheral; her style is

section of Mayse and Powers drives each

all her own. But what really puts Dark Water

song forward with precision and power,

over the top is the musicality of Hellenberg

adding welcome heft to the production.

on the likes of "Spaced-Out" which features intricate arpeggios and an overall Bruce

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month with a release party to follow. Stay tuned!

For more info, follow DRK WTR on Facebook.

The Dark Water EP is expected to drop mid-

While she takes a cue or two from her hero, Paramore's Hayley Williams, the similarities are only peripheral; her style is all her own.

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IDDER I

t's been nearly a year since Idder last

in the studio without overpowering the

proves to be a romantic gesture of sorts,

unveiled new material in the form of the

infectious melodies inherent in the likes of

as he gently croons over a down-tempo,

Angry or Blue EP which featured four

album opener "Just Another Day," which

vaguely Middle Eastern riff: "The moon will

ripping tracks - the title track, "Come Our

expertly marries metal-tinged verses with

CREDIT: RUSH SLOCUM guide us through ourPHOTO dark night/ Under starry

Way," "Parking Lot" and "Ride" - that truly

a soaring chorus: "When I feel like I am a

skies your eyes twinkle with starlight/ You're

rivaled anything by their main influences,

clone/ The world's a dog and I'm its bone/

the bees knees, the cat's pajamas/ I got fleas,

including grunge-era heroes Mudhoney

And if my luck should turn to stone, well,

but you're the cats pajama's." But no matter

and Primus. Band members Adam Roberts

just another day..." It's a prime example of

Roberts' mood, Bethel, Evans and Latham

(vocals/guitar), Ron Latham (bass), Clayton

what Idder does best - bringing the rock but

are right there in the pocket, providing a

Evans (drums) and Jake Bethel (guitar) put

never skimping on the hooks. Too, the lyrics

muscular musical backing that's tough yet

the tri-state scene on notice with such a solid

always amuse with Roberts recounting tales

radio-ready - with due credit to Tyner for

release - while also promising that more was

of working for the man, dealing with idiots

bringing the best out of one of the tri-state's

to come. True to their word, Idder is back

and other relatable life struggles. But he also

top bands.

with Smash Into the Sun, the long-awaited

shows his softer side this time around on the

full-length album boasting four brand new

heartfelt "Apology," a fan favorite that's finally

songs alongside the tracks from the previous

been committed to tape.

sessions. Best of all, it's both a digital and physical release this time for all the collectors

Elsewhere, the title track finds Roberts

out there.

repeating, with near-contempt, "I'm just the devil, no need for empathy" over a mean

Once again working with Evansville's Steve

groove, followed by an emphatic declaration:

Tyner at Black Cat Recording, Idder set out

"I may seem empty and hollow/ But I'm not

to capture the energy of the new material

dead inside." "Cat's Pajamas," however,

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PHOTO COURTESEY OF JOSH KERCHIEF

THE ALPHA INCIDENT

Area prog-metal band set to release part one of ambitious multi-media project

I

n yet another example of how the city's

Previously, guitarist Daniel Wade was

connecting disjointed pieces together. Once

original music scene just keeps going

primarily responsible for birthing song ideas

all three musical sections - "Sundowner,"

from strength to strength, prog-metal

but Sundowner also features valuable input

"Liminal/Subliminal" and "Dreameater" -

band The Alpha Incident are poised to

from guitarist Patrick Casey, bassist Ellery

flowed together as a cohesive 25-minute

follow-up recent singles "The Complex"

Cochrane and drummer Thomas VanBibber.

piece, it fell to Morrow to create an equally

and "The Program" - both of which built on

One thing remains constant, however: the

elaborate lyrical vision for the project. "We

the complexity of 2018's Convergence -

fantastic vocals of Mike Morrow. It all adds

convinced Mike to come up with a concept

with the brilliant Sundowner, an ambitious

up to AI's most varied and accomplished

for it," Wade explains. "He had a couple

multi-media project centered around a

work to date.

different ideas - he sent me a quick little

25-minute composition comprised of three

breakdown and I said, 'That's crazy, do it.' It

distinct sections. Limited attention spans be

Initially, the intention was to simply write

went crazy in-depth - the whole concept is

damned; AI aim to create thought-provoking

a 3-song EP. But as work on Sundowner

insane." While getting into the weeds of it

music that challenges listeners, a mission

progressed, Casey suggested stringing

all would simply take up too much space,

they've accomplished here in spades thanks

it all together - not the easiest of tasks

Morrow succinctly explains, "I wanted to do

to an ever-improving chemistry. This latest

considering the detailed music that AI

something that would inspire. If anything, for

offering - part one of which, the title track,

produces, especially in terms of atypical time

this setting you can basically visualize Dune -

should drop on September 2 - sees the

signatures and extensive use of polyrhythms.

it's very much like that world, a whole desert

band collaborating creatively more than

But VanBibber's mathematical skills, in

concept." He further notes that his earliest

ever with all five members contributing.

particular, came in handy - he's a wiz at

prog influence, Coheed & Cambria, "always

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had a good story that was also weird. I just wanted to make sure it was coherent for people that really do want to get into the lyrics."

ATLAS OF THE DOGS

As on previous AI releases, Morrow's vocal versatility on

Ahead of late summer/fall tour, local

Sundowner is a marvel - he truly elevates this project to

rockers set to drop electrifying new

another level with his uncanny ability to adapt to every wild musical twist and turn his bandmates throw at him. Just in

single, "Miss Cocaine"

the span of the opening title track, there's mournful piano, melodic, staccato guitar, a wall of distortion, machine-gun riffing and frenetic drumming - not to mention several time signature shifts. Remarkably, Morrow manages to weave memorable hooks into the mix, veering from a crystal-clear vocal tone to full-throated fury - often from one measure to the next. But it has to be said that Wade, Casey, Cochrane and VanBibber have provided their singer with the most intricate, sophisticated soundtrack in the band's history - a soundtrack clearly deserving of a multi-media presentation. Into the fall, AI will be working with videographer Benji Koelling to create a cinematic interpretation of Sundowner with an eye on releasing the entire musical and visual project together before the end of the year. In the meantime, you can catch the band live at Stage Two on August 12 alongside Attila, Shockwave Theory and A Brighter End. *A reminder to stay tuned for the debut of lead single

"Sundowner" on 9/2. As with the other two pieces, the

vocals and drums were recorded by Steve Tyner at Black Cat Recording who also mixed and mastered the project.

For more info, follow The Alpha Incident on Facebook.

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F

PHOTO CREDIT: NATE PHELPS

ronted by one of

Falling, is prepping for a late

the tri-state's most

summer/fall tour - an exciting

dynamic singers,

trek that's being preceded by

Atlas of the Dogs are on the

the release of an electrifying

cusp of big things. The band's

new single out August 5.

previous release, 2022's

Produced by Wesley Luttrell

Rising // Falling, served as

of Wally Opus Records, "Miss

a powerful introduction to

Cocaine" leans heavily on

the vocal talents of Jaxon

the Chevelle side of things,

Fleming who absolutely

with Fleming building the

ripped into standouts "Depth"

tension vocally - slowly and

and "Barely Breathing,"

dramatically - before the

delivering an emotional

dam bursts, sending the

gut-punch deserving of his

track into overdrive for the

hero, the late Chris Cornell.

heart-wrenching chorus: "Miss

But the similarities didn't end

Cocaine I feel you slipping

there. Musically, the 7-track

away/ Your lips like candy,

EP also captured the spirit of

stained." Here Luttrell has

the 90s grunge/alt-rock era,

the band sounding like they

drawing inspiration from the

belong with the big boys,

likes of Soundgarden as well

creating a mix that's musically

as post-grunge acts, including

intense yet controlled. It only

Chevelle.

adds to the song's allure.

Now this up-and-coming

For more info, follow Atlas

group, buoyed by the

of the Dogs on Instagram: @

reception to Rising //

atlasofthedogs

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GOD2 Evansville scene vets come together for hardcore punk side project, plenty of laughs

G

COVER ARTWORK CREDIT: KURT JOHNSON & CHRISTIAN BARKER ranted, they're all just north of

group. Actually, that's just one of the

he says. It's sentiments like that - and

thirty, but the musicians that

duo's main gigs. DeMoss also plays in

the obvious bond between these four

comprise God2, a hardcore

Thunder/Dreamer while Wallwork holds

guys, particularly in the comfortable way

punk side project five years in the

down the bottom end in Faerie Ring -

they joke around with each other - that

making, have been hanging around, and

both excellent bands in their own right.

ultimately led to a truly organic, visceral

contributing to, the Evansville scene for

Which goes a long way in saying

side project from a self-described "bunch

many, many years. To call them veterans

that these guys really care about the

of nerds."

really isn't a stretch; after all, guitarist

communal aspect of the local scene.

Kenny DeMoss and bassist James

They've all been in the trenches - some

"If I remember correctly, the only reason

Wallwork started forming bands while

of them for nearly two decades now

why this band exists is because we were

attending Reitz back in the day, including

- supporting fellow musicians and

sitting around having a conversation

Soylent Coil, a ska-punk outfit whose live

creating exciting original music at every

about what the best possible band name

shows attracted the attention of vocalist

opportunity. Case in point, while Johnson

would be," DeMoss recalls, noting that

Kurt Johnson, a Boonville student. The

has relocated to St. Louis to pursue

The Devil was deemed an untouchable

trio became fast friends, linked by a love

teaching, he remains a fervent believer

moniker. "But that's too good for any

of aggressive, DIY music. Sometime later,

in this city's artistic core, espousing

band to have - and then I said God2."

Chris Goode, a powerful drummer from

the importance of the camaraderie on

This was way back in 2017, by the way.

southern Illinois, made his way to the area

display. "We would be nothing without

Demos for this newly-christened project

and despite some initial difficulty making

our community - people that have

commenced - a few shows were even

a musical connection, eventually joined

spaces, that put on shows from as far

played (infamously, at one performance a

forces with Stella, DeMoss and Wallwork's

back as high school and allowed us to

patron dubbed God2 "the worst band of

post-high school, long-running flagship

play music and get to know each other,"

all-time" - which pleased them to no end).

"We would be nothing without our community - people that have spaces, that put on shows from as far back as high school and allowed us to play music and get to know each other."

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Still, Unbelievable! - six urgent songs in 10 minutes - wouldn't see an official release until just over a month ago. But the wait was clearly worth it. As advertised, the EP harkens back to the glory days of hardcore punk, echoing the likes of Bad Brains, Black Flag, Dead Kennedys and Minor Threat. It goes by quick, sure, but it's a rush.

In keeping with the abbreviated yet declamatory nature of the music, Johnson's approach to the lyrics is no-nonsense: "Keep it simple, just say it." "Flow," for instance, alludes to that coveted sweet-spot we occasionally find ourselves in where everything just gels. "Road," meanwhile, is about "feeling like you're always moving, that you're not grounded." Then there's "Escalate" which addresses the increase in social problems.

The most poetic song of the bunch, "Rose" champions the less fortunate. "Nasty," however, is completely debased - an admission from Johnson that he's, well, nasty. That leaves "Anything (You Want)," the most lyrically complex tune of the bunch. "It's got the punk ethos of "do what you want" but it's also a message from society to not cross certain lines," Johnson expands.

Don't hold your breath for a live show to promote Unbelievable! anytime soon. As Johnson notes, "the only way we'll play Evansville again is if we can get the mayor to come to our show - that means they will be guaranteed to lose their next election." But don't despair; Wallwork emphatically states that "God2 will rise again!" - and he kind of seems like he means it.

Unbelievable! is available at god2theband@bandcamp.com.

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NEWS4U AUGUST 2022 | MUSIC

STACKIN' EIGHTS

ULTRA -BUSY 6-PIECE SOUTHERN ROC K GROUP RELEASES D E B U T E P, W I T H F U L L - L E N G T H A L B U M T O F O L LOW

N

ot every new tri-state band that comes

- "Drive It Like Ya Stole It," "Southern Angel," "Live

along scores gigs right out of the gate

Love Lose" and "Home of the Brave." While each

or quickly builds a following - these

perfectly captures the classic era of southern rock

things can take time in the crowded local music

and the swampy grooves of authentic rock bands

scene. But Stackin' Eights, it seems, didn't get the

like the Black Crowes, the latter hits the hardest

memo, leapfrogging much of the field in a hurry,

with Lee's deeply personal lyrics and minor-key

wasting no time in topping the bills at numerous

progression. "My family is Native American so I

hot-spots around town. Indeed, for months now,

wrote it as a tribute to them and to bring awareness

this 6-piece southern rock group has been packing

to the struggles our Native ancestors endured," he

them in wherever they go - and for one very

says. In lock-step with Lee's vision, Turpin expertly

good reason: there's no weak link; every member

interprets the emotions attached to the words while

simply shines on stage. That includes vocalist/

the rest of the band performs flawlessly.

keyboardist Cameron Turpin, vocalist/percussionist Misty Dawn, guitarist/vocalist Stevie Lee, guitarist/

Keep an eye out for upcoming Stackin' Eights

vocalist Jonathan "Jonny" Gluff, bassist/vocalist

shows and be sure to check out the new EP online.

Jon Rochner and drummer Brett Holland. Together, they can whip up an absolute frenzy, effortlessly covering many of the pillars of the southern rock and classic rock genres - legendary acts like the Allman Brothers Band, The Band, Deep Purple, Gov't Mule and more.

Ultimately, though, the plan for Stackin' Eights was to record original material - a process kickstarted by Lee, a Florida transplant, who serves as the band's main creative force. "I write all the lyrics and basic ideas and then we all transform what I come up with into a Stackin' Eights sound," he explains. That collaborative approach comes across loud and clear on Rock n Roll Southern Soul, a terrifically gritty 4-track EP recently released to announce the group's next phase which also includes a full-length album scheduled to drop in the fall. But for now the focus is on this introductory handful of songs available on all streaming services

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NEWS4U AUGUST 2022 | MUSIC

THE ROCK & METAL PROFS W I T H M AT T A L S C H BAC H & D R . CO U RT L E W I S

Associate professors at Owensboro Community College and Pellissippi State Community College, respectively, Alschbach and Lewis host the popular podcast The Rock & Metal Profs: The History & Philosophy of Rock & Metal. Now they're bringing their keen insights to the pages of News 4U with a monthly deep dive into some of the best bands of the rock/metal genre and thoughts on music in general.

TAKE OFF THE BLINDERS A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure

come to view that band

of interviewing Tony Martin, the second

as one of the greatest

longest tenured singer of Black Sabbath.

in history, with a catalog

You might not have heard of Tony Martin

spanning 50 years and a

or any of his work with Sabbath, but he

legacy too monumental

helped see the band through the late

to recount here. Matt now

80s and mid 90s, while producing some

owns every UFO album

of their best music. During our recent

and in multiple formats,

Black Sabbath podcast on the Martin era,

as well as a number of

we asked ourselves: why did we have

rarities. We got a chance

blinders on during this fabulous time of

to see UFO perform live

Sabbath’s history? Let’s face it, whether

twice, and for Matt it was a

politics, music, or TV we all wear blinders

religious experience. Even

from time to time, and so, miss many

though their classic 70s

extraordinary moments and memories

guitarist Michael Schenker

because we refuse to see what is directly

is no longer in the band,

in front of us. Sometimes, however, we

it didn’t matter. The songs are timeless,

are lucky enough to see beyond our

and the gents in UFO proved that age

blinders and enjoy things before they are

doesn’t always mean a diminishing of

lost to us forever.

skills. They were masterful in concert.

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: MATT ALSCHBACH AND DR. COURT LEWIS

Matt even got to meet the band during In the early 1980s, Matt won an album

their U.S. farewell tour in 2019 - photos,

produced by London-based rockers

autographs, and a chance to tell the guys

UFO. At the time, he didn’t think much

in UFO how much the band and their

of the record, and largely disregarded

music meant to him. It was special.

their impressive catalog. It was only in his forties that he rediscovered UFO largely

Now is the time to get out there and

because so many other great rock bands

rediscover what you once purposely or

cited them as an influence. He’s since

inadvertently overlooked. Life is too short

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to ignore great music! If you ignored a band like Sabbath because they changed their singer, then just pretend it’s a different band - we promise neither Ozzy nor Dio (or Ray Gillen) will be upset with you. Don’t let blinders cause regret and rob you of the enjoyment of good rock and metal.

The Rock & Metal Profs podcast is available on iTunes, Google and Spotify.

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NEWS4U AUGUST 2022 | BOOKS

BOOK CLUB

WITH ADAM & SAM MORRIS

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More great summer reading recommendations from the owners of Your Brother's Bookstore in downtown Evansville NINA SIMONE’S GUM

by Warren Ellis

BRAKING DAY

by Adam Oyebanji

Simone gave a rare

favorite kind of science

performance, fated to be one

fiction - it has social

of her last in Britain. After the

commentary, it has unique

show, Warren Ellis crept onto

vision, and it doesn’t

the stage and took Simone’s

bother to explain the

piece of chewed gum from the

nuts and bolts of the

piano, wrapped it in her stage

technology. In the far

towel and placed it in a plastic

future, a giant spaceship

bag. The gum remained with

is almost to a habitable

Ellis for twenty years - a sacred

planet around another

totem, his creative muse - until

star, and it’s almost time

Braking Day is Sam’s

On 1 July 1999, Dr. Nina

2019, when Nick Cave, his

to start slowing down. An

collaborator and great friend, asked him if he had anything he could

overworked engineer sees a beautiful woman floating outside

contribute to Cave’s Stranger Than Kindness exhibition... From there,

the ship with no space suit… and falls in love immediately,

the gum was housed in a glass case, cast in gold, and sparked a chain

knowing she might be a hallucination caused by long hours

of events no one could have predicted. Including Ellis writing a book

and lack of sleep. Sci-fi, romance, classism, and social

that is the summer’s must-read!

mobility.

TOMORROW AND TOMORROW AND TOMORROW

by Gabrielle Zevin

DISRUPTING THE GAME

by Reggie Fils-Aime

Tomorrow and Tomorrow and

part memoir, part leadership

Tomorrow is a book that follows

guidance, part inspiration, all

two people in love - but not

from the life and experience

lovers - who work together as

of the former president of

creative partners in the world

Nintendo of America. The

of video game design. Where

thing that’s so interesting

success brings them fame,

about this specific iteration

joy, tragedy, duplicity, and,

of the format is that Fils-

ultimately, a kind of immortality.

Aime’s experiences are so far

The two main characters, who

out of the norm. His parents

The format of Disrupting the Game is nothing new. It’s

are strikingly imperfect, are truly

left Haiti to flee a new,

what make this book a modern masterpiece. The book’s ability to relate

dangerous government and ended up in the Bronx, moving from

to anyone who has ever had a friend is what makes it such a magical

mansions to a tiny apartment. From a near-penniless upbringing

read.

in the Bronx, Fils-Aime obstinately fought his way to the top of Nintendo of America.

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NEWS4U AUGUST 2022 | ENTERTAINMENT

SCREEN TIME WITH MARISA PAT WA

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August shows feature inspiring female athletes, a superhero lawyer and a return to a mythical world

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

SHE HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW

HOUSE OF THE DRAGON

II, while their wives build the aircrafts

jump from clone to superhero in She Hulk.

dive back into the mythos of the Game of

they fly in. Some were even selected to

Her ability to play infinite carbon copies

Thrones phenomena. The realm of royal

play professional baseball. Batter up:

with different personalities in Orphan Black

politics made famous by George R. R.

A League of Their Own. This baseball

makes her the perfect person to take on

Martin books has turned people around

comedy shot in Evansville in the early

the titular role of the hulk's cousin who gets

the world into die-hard fans. The HBO

90s is being turned into a television

her powers after a blood transfusion gone

show based on his novels turned into a

series - just in time for the film’s 30th

wrong. Or right if you want to turn green

cultural sensation, popularizing everything

anniversary. It's pitch-perfect timing.

and grow to 6’7". It’s been long overdue

from Direwolf mugs to Dothraki tattoos.

As a woman who's always been more

for more Marvel female characters to get

It turned actors like Sophie Turner, Maise

posh than sporty, this movie was truly

their own starring roles and Disney+ is

Williams, Emilia Clarke and Kit Harrington

impactful on my childhood. Watching

finally catching up, recently churning out

into household names - the latter of which

Geena Davis, Rosie O’Donnell, and

several female-centric shows and films from

is getting his own spin-off, a little whisper

Madonna play these fierce baseball

Wanda Vision to Ms. Marvel. Here, Maslany

told me. HBO first tried to release a prequel

players in a man’s world made me feel

plays Jennifer Walters, a lawyer by day and

starring Stranger Things' Jamie Campbell

like I could swing a bat - and I'm passing

green-skinned, butt-kicking superhero

Bower, but strangely, it was pulled. Matthew

that gift of female empowerment down

at night. Mark Ruffalo also drops in his

Smith and Olivia Cooke are now getting

to my daughter who recently saw the

cerebral Bruce Banner while The Good

the chance to take us back to Westeros,

film for the first time. The new series is

Place's Jameela Jamil turns evil as her rival

showing the beginnings of the Targaryen

produced by Broad City's Abbi Jackson,

Titania. Soon we'll find out if She Hulk can

Civil War. Will this second attempt at a

who also stars in it. Get ready to step up

win her case in court and help save the

prequel work? Will it be any match for the

Men go off to fight and die in World War

to the plate! Amazon Prime 8/12

The versatile Tatiana Maslany is making the

world. Disney+ 8/17

It’s finally time to take a gold-dipped sword

original? Only the Mad King can tell us.

HBO MAX 8/21

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TRI-STATE HORRORSCOPES NO MATTER YOUR ASTROLOGICAL SIGN, THINGS AREN'T EXACTLY LOOKING UP THIS MONTH

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 20)

Totally late to the party, you will try to convince everyone that you're a huge fan of Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" and always have been. Nice try.

CANCER (Jun 21-Jul 22)

You will be offered an obscene amount of money to join the controversial LIV golf tour but then realize you'll have to cozy up to the likes of d-bags Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed for the next year. Suddenly you'll "find" some spare change under the couch cushions to pay the bills and politely decline. Too late - the Saudis already signed your stupid ass up and now own you.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22)

This month you will once again be blamed for inflation and high gas prices everywhere you go and be even more unpopular. At least you'll be prepared for all the ass-kickings this time.

VIRGO (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

You will be forced to eat every meal with Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg and tasked with explaining their strangely marketable chemistry. Good luck with that.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 22)

You will wake up in an alternate reality where President Matthew McConaughey presides over the country. At first everything will be alright, alright, alright, but you'll quickly grow tired of his surfer-dude persona and regret not voting for John Travolta.

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Photo Credit: Nat Phelps

NEWS4U AUGUST 2022 | ENTERTAINMENT SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21)

You will wake up in an alternate reality where John Travolta presides over the country. He will repeatedly warn you and your fellow citizens to "watch the hair." Which, considering he's effectively bald, will baffle one and all. In the whole scheme of things, it won't be that bad.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21)

You, too, will wake up in an alternate reality where your svelte boyfriend has morphed into an aging, bare-chested Vladimir Putin on horseback. O, Bohze!! No need to translate.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19)

The only music you'll be permitted to listen to this month is deep cuts from Toad the Wet Sprocket.

You'll quickly discover that, shockingly, their best songs are their singles - and even those aren't much to write home about. Invest in some ear plugs.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18)

Because you're associated with the water sign, you'll create what surely will be the next big thing in over-priced drinks, H2Joe - or water coffee. Totally clever and yet no one will give a crap. H2No, I don't think so.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20)

Because you're such a nerd, every chance you get in conversation, you'll remark, "It all sounds a little fishy to me" in a sly reference to your astrological sign. Grow the F up.

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19)

Last month, you awoke to a world where you were the only non-influencer. Fat chance that you're even alive after experiencing something so traumatic so let's just skip ahead to the final sign.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20)

Sadly, you will be unable to keep up with the Kardashians this month and lose the will to live.

Frankly, your lazy ass deserves it.

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NEWS4U AUGUST 2022 | ENTERTAINMENT

TRUE CRIME JUNKIE

PICTURED: ROSS HARRIS AND SON COOPER

WITH JOHNNY FLETCHER

THE CASE OF ROSS HARRIS Here's a case from 2014 that recently became headline news again after the Georgia Supreme Court overturned the conviction of Justin Ross Harris, a married father sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his 22-monthold son. The GSC, upon reviewing the case, determined that Harris deserved a new trial, deeming some of the evidence presented to the jury as prejudicial - evidence including the defendant's frequent philandering and "sexting" with other women. All of which the GSC ruled inadmissible and irrelevant to the murder charge. If you watch any true crime docs, then you know that prejudicial evidence is often a hotly-debated issue in court - and can often mean the difference between a conviction and an acquittal. Which is why this particular case makes for a fascinating study.

As noted above, the events of this case took place in 2014 in Georgia. At the time, Ross Harris was a married father working a 9-5 job and living a seemingly normal existence. Reportedly, he doted on his young son Cooper whom he often dropped off at daycare on the way to the office - something he neglected to do on the morning of June 18. Instead, Harris, after making a fastfood breakfast stop, continued on to his place of employment with Cooper still buckled up in the backseat - quiet as a mouse, apparently. Harris then arrived at work and exited the vehicle, leaving his son locked up in an increasingly hot vehicle for hours. Interestingly, he returned to the car around lunchtime - a move caught on surveillance footage - and appeared to open the

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driver's side door and reach in for something before shutting it and heading back to the building. Harris would later claim that he didn't see Cooper in the backseat; in fact, he swore that he had completely forgotten his son was with him at all that day.

Sadly, Cooper perished in the sweltering heat of a vehicle with no air flow. When cops arrived, Harris was questioned extensively and ultimately charged with his son's murder - primarily as a result of discoveries made on his computer and phone that indicated he was not only a sex addict involved with a number of women outside of his marriage but had researched a childless existence. The prosecution surmised that Harris purposely left his son to die in the car that day so he could be free to live the life he truly wanted; Cooper, they argued, stood in the way. And the jury agreed, sentencing Harris to life in prison. But now he'll see a new day in court thanks to the decision of the GSC.

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AT THE TIME, ROSS HARRIS WAS A MARRIED FATHER WORKING A 9-5 JOB AND LIVING A SEEMINGLY NORMAL EXISTENCE.

NEWS4U AUGUST 2022 | ENTERTAINMENT

TRUE CRIME JUNKIE WITH JOHNNY FLETCHER

BONUS EDITION! THE STAIRCASE MURDER There are few more infamous cases in true crime than

9, 2001, the Petersons were reportedly enjoying an evening out by the pool,

the so-called "staircase murder" involving the death

sipping wine and talking. Kathleen decided to head in early while Michael,

of Kathleen Peterson in 2001. Such is its notoriety that

by his own estimation, stayed up until 2:40 a.m. Upon walking back into the

over 20 years later, a dramatization (starring Colin

home in the wee hours, he discovered Kathleen unconscious at the bottom

Firth and Toni Collette) of the events surrounding

of a staircase, awash in a pool of blood with spatter covering the walls. But

the case and the subsequent trial is currently one of

Michael's account of what transpired would quickly come under suspicion by

the most-watched shows on HBO Max, leading to

investigators - partly based on his seemingly odd 911 call (Patsy Ramsey's 911

even more discussion and speculation about what

call was also endlessly debated) but mostly due to the sheer amount of blood

really happened on that cool December night in

at the scene; it seemed unimaginable that it could have been produced by a

Durham, North Carolina. To this day, questions linger

fall down a set of stairs. Instead, Michael was deemed to have struck Kathleen

as to whether Michael Peterson, a former marine and

on the head with a blunt instrument (a blow poke, the prosecution would later

novelist, actually killed his wife or if her passing was

argue), ultimately causing her death.

caused by a fall down the stairs in the couple's home.

At the trial - a soap opera from beginning to end - Michael's bisexuality came What makes this case so fascinating - and endlessly

to light which the prosecution pounced on, citing it as a factor in the supposed

frustrating - is that there's simply no definitive piece of

murder of his wife. But that was just one of many twists and turns in this

evidence that emphatically points to either the guilt or

courtroom drama, including the revelation that the couple's friend, Liz Ratliff,

innocence of Michael despite his conviction in 2003.

also died at the foot of a staircase in 1985 - and, coincidentally, Michael was

Regardless, he would spend years in jail before being

the last person to see her. After weeks of gripping testimony from a parade of

released in 2017 (more on that intriguing piece of

experts and witnesses, Michael was convicted of Kathleen's murder; however,

the puzzle later). In reality, it's strikingly similar to the

in 2017, he entered an Alford Plea and was released. That's the abridged

JonBenét Ramsey case in that the different pieces of

version, of course. Be sure to research this case and look into the "owl theory"

evidence can seemingly be skewed to bolster both

that's been floating around for the last few years.

the prosecution and the defense but, in the end, prove nothing.

For those unfamiliar with the case, the main aspects of it are relatively simple. On the night of December

TO THIS DAY, QUESTIONS LINGER AS TO WHETHER

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MICHAEL PETERSON, A FORMER MARINE AND NOVELIST,

ACTUALLY KILLED HIS WIFE OR IF HER PASSING WAS CAUSED

BY A FALL DOWN THE STAIRS IN THE COUPLE'S HOME.

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NEWS4U AUGUST 2022 | COMMUNITY & FAMILY

THE SEARCH CONTINUES FOR MISSING EVANSVILLE WOMAN WITH SPECIAL EVENT PLANNED NEXT MONTH

T

he family of Dawnita Wilkerson refuses to give up the search for their missing loved one, intent on keeping her name out in

the public and raising awareness about her disappearance. Wilkerson, a 46-year-old African American mother of six, was last seen at a local motel getting into a silver/pewter-colored 2004 SUV on June 21, 2020. The vehicle then reportedly traveled to southern Illinois but there's been no sightings of Wilkerson since and no major leads to follow. Over two years later, her family is still desperate for answers, still hoping for closure to this baffling case.

Next month Wilkerson's family will hold a special event in Garvin Park to raise further

FIND

DAWNITA DAY GATHERING GARVIN PARK / SEPTEMBER 10 / 10 A.M-4 P.M.

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awareness for the case with the ultimate goal of discovering new info that leads to her safe return. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 10, for the Find Dawnita Day Gathering featuring music, food, inflatables, games and prizes. In addition to bringing the community together in Wilkerson's name, the event will shed light on all the other missing persons in the area. Please consider attending and participating in this very special gathering. You may also donate to the Show Up for Dawnita GoFundMe campaign: gofundme. com/show-up-for-dawnita.

Currently, a $5000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the discovery of Wilkerson's whereabouts. If you have any info regarding Dawnita's disappearance, call the tipline at 812-435-6194 or email finddawnitawilkerson@gmail.com.

DAWNITA WILKERSON • Black Female

• 5'3" / 145 pounds

• Black Hair

• Multiple Tattoos

• 46-years-old

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believe us? Come meet her and see for yourself! This

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I DIDN'T NECESSARILY HAVE MY EYE ON ADOPTING TWO KITTENS, BUT I KIND OF FELL IN LOVE WITH THEM WHEN I MET THEM.

kittens having each other for company while he's gone - a sentiment with which Corey, a lifelong animal lover, wholeheartedly agreed. While he's currently employed at a plastics company, his résumé includes a

FREYA & ARTEMIS

six-year stint in pet retail which saw him educating people on proper animal nutrition. "That was my big passion," he states. "People just don't really know how to properly take care of their animals."

Safe to say Freya and Artemis are

VHS ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT Evansville's Nick Corey needed

some time to grieve before seeking out a new furry friend after the passing of his 18-year-old cat earlier this year. It took about four months to get in the right head space, but in early July he finally felt ready to adopt an animal from a local shelter. Given the opportunity, Corey would have brought home a dog - a large one, ideally - but apartment life dictated otherwise so he set his sights on rescuing a cat from the VHS where an acquaintance, Mackenzee McKittrick, serves as the Events and Volunteer Coordinator. Turns out she had been fostering two

kittens and suggested that Corey meet them. The rest, as they say, is history.

being cared for very well at their new home. Corey notes that the pair adapted quickly to the change in scenery, taking all of 30 minutes to get acclimated before getting down to the business of being kittens, running around and "acting all crazy." Reportedly, they can still

"I didn't necessarily have my eye on adopting two kittens, but I kind of fell in love with them when I met them," Corey explains. Not hard to see why because Freya and Artemis - siblings described by Corey as "a Maine Coon type and then one that just looks like a normal grey cat" - are incredibly cute and super playful. And it was a good decision to keep them together as Corey works long hours on third shift. The caring staff at the VHS emphasized the importance of the

be a little skittish with strangers but warm up quickly. Next year, Freya and Artemis - who currently share the apartment with a Leopard gecko might get another roommate when Corey moves to a bigger place where he can properly house a large dog. Could be another adoption spotlight down the road...

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produced more harrowing details about the January 6 "insurrection" (I put that word in quotes as the country seems evenly divided on what actually transpired). I guess the one positive is that gas prices dropped roughly 50 cents over the last 30 days - a small victory but I'll take it. At this point, we just need something - anything - that we can all celebrate. Because these latest, aforementioned events have only

WHAT CONTINUES TO FRUSTRATE MANY OF US ON BOTH SIDES - IS THAT THE FRINGE ELEMENTS OF EACH POLITICAL PARTY SEEM TO BE CALLING THE SHOTS.

served to drive the wedge in further between the left and the right - there's

AS I TYPE THIS...

with Barold Hume A MODERATE PROPOSAL

B

elieve it or not, nothing of much significance has happened since my last column - just the same old, same old here in the good ol' U.S. Another

glorious month of social harmony from coast to coast. Wait, that can't be right... No, it appears I have briefly confused us with Denmark. In fact, things are even nuttier now than the last time I checked in with you. For starters, Roe v. Wade was overturned; then there was yet another mass shooting.

And to further stir sh*t up big-time, the Capitol riot hearings

politics tri-state

with Bryan Fox

real, palpable anger in the streets. Not on my street, really; there's too much traffic to allow for protests and such things. But somewhere right now people are pissed and making it known...in the streets.

What continues to frustrate many of us - on both sides - is that the fringe elements of each political party seem to be calling the shots. More and more, a small percentage of people are speaking for the majority.

And that's just not a viable way forward. By the way, when I say "fringe elements," I'm referring to the folks who are proposing policies that either have little support from the American people or simply no chance of ever passing (there is a difference, however subtle). I will make

uber-progressive left often offers up piein-the-sky ideas that will potentially gouge taxpayers, the far right is far crazier, going all-in on conspiracy theories (i.e., claiming that Democrats eat babies and other utter nonsense). Which is why we desperately need some middle ground - and soon.

Interestingly, as it turns out, there's talk of a third party on the rise - the Moderate Party. I've just heard of it and watched an interview with one of its backers. Now, while much of the discussion seemed to make good sense, realistically (read: financially) there's little chance of such a venture making any headway. If Ross "deep pockets" Perot couldn't do it, who can?

this one distinction, however: whereas the

MUSGRAVE THROWS WRENCH INTO GOP MAYORAL RACE Talk about a shrewd move: Cheryl

as mayor. And in case you didn't pick

Musgrave has flipped the bird to the

up on the underlying message of my

established GOP - figuratively speaking,

opening sentence, it's simple: the county

that is.

GOP despises Musgrave. Just ask former Vanderburgh GOP president Wayne

Even before current mayor Lloyd

Parke or the mayor himself.

Winnecke has announced if he will run

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for an unprecedented fourth term in

So Musgrave has thrown a wrench into

office, Musgrave has announced she

the GOP's short-term plans and perhaps

will run for the Republican nomination

the Democrats', too. Remember back

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MAYBE I'M JUST GETTING OLD... with Johnny Fletcher

So why did I bother bringing the album

Used to be that a tattoo was a one-off sort

up at all? As always, I ask myself the fairest

of thing - you know, like a unique branding

of questions. Thing is, I wanted to discuss

on the ankle or wrist. But now some

this tattoo craze that's been sweeping the

folks are adding new ink virtually every

country for years now with no end in sight.

month, seemingly on a mission to morph

Consequently, the first thing that came to

into a walking tough sticker (according

mind was the title of that Stones collection;

to Google, "tough sticker" is slang for a

it's obviously been lodged in my brain,

tattoo - just FYI). Again, more power to

taking up valuable space. Hopefully using

them - and to you, if this describes you.

it in the heading of this column will rid me

I can't help but notice, however, that a

of the memory. Fat chance. Regardless,

high percentage of mug shots these

please allow me to proceed. See, I recently

days feature a ton of tatts - especially

attended a concert in Louisville where

on the neck and face. There has to be a

90% or more of the crowd appeared to be

correlation, is all I'm saying. I mean, get

roughly half my age. And many of these

inked to the max for all I care, but maybe

young people in attendance were covered

forgo the upside down cross forehead

in body artwork - mucho tattoos, in other

stamp.

words. Nothing wrong with that; it's a free country, of course. But as a grumpy old guy, I just can't get on board with this ongoing trend. (Side note: if a trend is

TATTOO YOU, NOT ME

M

"ongoing" does it cease to be a trend at

an, 1981 was an amazing year for music - in my humble opinion, anyway. I could list so many classic albums that were released

during those 12 glorious months, yet I'm only going to mention one: Tattoo You by the Rolling Stones. Actually, I'm not a fan of the band - never have been. And I don't particularly care for "Start Me Up" or "Hang Fire" or "Waiting on a Friend" - all big singles from that record.

some stage? Ponder that and get back to me.)

As I was saying, tattoos just aren't my thing. And I just can't quite wrap my head around this obsession that the younger generations have with marking every "significant" event in their lives with a

USED TO BE THAT A TATTOO WAS A ONE-OFF SORT OF THING - YOU KNOW, LIKE A UNIQUE BRANDING ON THE ANKLE OR WRIST.

design permanently etched into their skin.

in 2019 the Democrats purposely didn't put up

a Mosby is no easy task in Evansville. While

election, paving a smooth path for the Democratic

a challenger against Winnecke thinking it would

Musgrave did lose her run for state rep in the

nominee in a city that already leans blue anyway.

draw less Republican voters to the polls. That

heavily Democratic district 77, it was by only 5%.

Or Winnecke could just roll the dice, use the

strategy worked as the Democrats picked up seats

advantage of being an incumbent, and challenge

on the city council - a surprise by most analysis

With Musgrave's announcement, what can - and

Musgrave. With his incumbency, Winnecke would

standards.

should - the GOP do? Winnecke has, for the

still have a clear edge not just in the primary but

most part, served the city honorably for three

against any Democratic challenger.

First, let's talk about Musgrave. Love her or hate

terms. Perhaps this is a sign for Winnecke and

her, she has proven over time to be an effective

his counterparts to announce his intentions not

By the time this column is published, Winnecke

campaigner. Currently the county commissioner,

to run for a fourth term as mayor. Otherwise, he

might have already made his announcement to

Musgrave is serving her second stint in that

could potentially face-off against Musgrave in a

run or not to run. Whatever happens, Musgrave

role. When first elected in 2004, she defeated

bitter primary where whoever wins will come out

has already drawn first blood.

incumbent David Mosby. And trust me, defeating

bruised and bloody heading into the general

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NEWS4U AUGUST 2022 | MUSIC REVIEWS

CHECK OUT

CHECK THESE OUT HONEST THESE HONEST REVIEWS OF SOME REVIEWS OF SOME OF THE HOTTEST OF THE HOTTEST NEW ALBUMS IN NEW ALBUMS IN MUSIC MUSIC!

AUGUST MUSIC REVIEWS DRAKE Honestly, Nevermind Ovo Sound/Republic Records

CHRIS BROWN Breezy RCA

Drake

seventh

Devolving from a heartthrob teenage

studio album to complaints from no one.

surprise-released

his

rapper to a social pariah, Chris Brown has

The house beats pop and features keep

worked hard to win back the support of his

on coming. He's not shy about dipping in

fans, growing as a person in the process.

and out of styles, from ballroom and techno to club. “Sticky,” “Massive”

He's got a ways to go, but there's no denying his insane musical genius.

and “Jimmy Crooks” featuring 21 Savage are must-listens. Drizzy has

His hypnotic dancing and silky vocals have kept him on top for nearly

delivered depressing love songs and ballads for years, so it’s a true joy

two decades and his 10th studio album shows no signs of his talent

to see him let his guard down and hear him tap into his dance side.

diminishing. Brown needs no boost but still lines up an insane amount

Produced by South African powerhouse Black Coffee, we get to move

of features, including Bryson Tiller, Lil Wayne, Jack Harlow, Ella Mai,

and groove our feelings out. “Texts Go Green” is a universally relatable

Yung Bleu, Wizkid, H.E.R., and Tory Lanez. Breezy is peppered with

song with, “If I come around you, can I be myself?/ Wind up in the

R&B songs meant to enrapture the soul - and rule the charts. Brown

mirror just to see yourself/ If I was in your shoes, I would hate myself/

spent two years developing the perfect collection of songs, narrowing

Left all this behind to be with someone else, oh/ Why should I fake it

it down from hundreds to two dozen. My favorite, the sweet and simple

anymore?/ If I firm the thing and work that, can you take it anymore?/

“Luckiest Man,” hits home with lyrics like, “Woke up in the middle of

This time I have left cannot be wasted anymore/ You realize it now and

you/ Feels just like the middle of spring/ Nothing left to do but a ring/

you miss it.” Baby it hurts to get blocked, but we’ve all been there; Drake

Lada, badaboom, badabing/ I hit the lows, yeah, high and low/ So hard

lets us know it’s ok to feel hurt. Just dance out the pain. - Marisa Patwa

IMAGINE DRAGONS Mercury - Act 2 Kidinakorner/Interscope Records Imagine

Dragons

is

one

to find that high to go.” - Marisa Patwa

PORCUPINE TREE Closure/Continuation Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd. of

those

How does one describe British rock

alternative rock bands that will never stop

outfit Porcupine Tree? Are they prog

creating hits. Their sixth studio album is

metal?

Psychedelic?

Weird?

Crazy-

the sequel to last year's Mercury - Act 1. Both were created during the

talented? The best band you’ve never heard of? Guilty on all

pandemic and produced by genius Rick Rubin who infused them with

counts. Inspired by prog greats like Rush, Yes, Genesis and

a hip-hop flavor. Act 1 focuses on the pain and tragedy of death while

King Crimson, Porcupine Tree is helmed by founder/guitarist/

the follow-up gives us time to process, heal and grieve. They are raw

vocalist Steven Watson. PT cares little about popular acclaim or

and vulnerable, but still catchy. Lead single “Bones” blew up after being

record sales, which elates their fanbase. This is a band that does

promoted for the third season of the Amazon Prime dark superhero

whatever it wants with flair, artistry, and an ear for the eclectic.

series The Boys. Other standouts include “Enemy,” “Higher Ground,”

Just when you think you have a good sense of who they are

“Blur,” “Waves “and “Ferris Wheel.” “I Wish” is a guilt-wrecked ballad

musically, they throw in a new sound or rhythm, illustrating their

about the time lost when a friend passes too soon. With lyrics like, "I

impressive musical arsenal. The band’s 11th studio album is

wasn't there when you said your goodbye, and I replay in my mind

Closure/Continuation, released back in June. And what a tour

'bout a thousand times/ I wasn't therе for those rivers you cried/ I was

de force it is! 10 tracks that are all over the map musically, yet

always too busy, no, I didn't makе the time/ So it rains every day, oh, it

the album has a sonic cohesion that defies explanation. Don’t

rains every day/ No, I haven't got the words to say,'' you feel deeply and

sleep on this one! Standouts are “Rats Return,” “Herd Culling”

empathetically. - Marisa Patwa

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and “Population Three.” - Matt Alschbach

GOD2 Unbelievable!

Self-released

50 FOOT WAVE Black Pearl Fire Records

Unbelievable!, the debut studio EP from

Taking a break from both her position as

Evansville punks God2, opens with “Nasty,” a

leader of legendary alt-rock trio Throwing

fiery, goofy song about being gross. This initial

Muses and fascinating solo excursions,

statement sets the tone for the entire six-song

guitar goddess Kristin Hersh returns with

project - God2 doesn’t take themselves too seriously, but will kick your ass

another bracing chapter of the 50 Foot Wave saga. This visceral side

while doing it. Though the band is comprised of Evansville scene-veterans

project - featuring Muses bassist Bernard Georges and drummer

who have continually pushed the boundaries with more experimental

Rob Ahlers - has produced some of Hersh's most emphatic musical

groups like Stella, 3D33P, and Dragon Guyz, Unbelievable! is a throwback

statements to date and Black Pearl is no exception. All seven tracks here

hardcore punk album that recalls the best of 1980s punk music like Minor

are built on a foundation of raw, punk-adjacent guitar work playing

Threat and Black Flag. It's a fun, energetic, humorous collection of songs

off of the Wave's enviably heavy rhythm section - a combination that

that God2 blasts through in a quick 10 minutes. If you have any sort of

drives the likes of slow-rolling opener "Staring into the Sun" and

allegiance to Evansville punk at all, God2 is the band 4U. - Russ Finn

NEGRO JUSTICE Chosen Family Self-released Since 2018, Nashville rapper Christin Brown, who performs and records music under the moniker Negro Justice, has been honing his craft. With each single, collaboration, guest feature, and EP he’s released, Brown has proven time after time that he's one of the city’s best underground rappers. After four years of propping himself up in Music City, and becoming one of the most notable acts of the Six One Tribe collective, Brown delivers his debut full-length, Chosen Family. Stylistically, Negro Justice leans into the nerd-rap realm with many video game and Ninja Turtle references, perhaps most similar to Wu-Tang’s obsession with kung fu films. But don’t pigeonhole Brown as a nerd rapper. Chosen Family is a remarkable release, full of wit, charm, and character.- Russ Finn

gnarly "Blush" to perfection. Over top, Hersh's distinctive vocals - at times calming, other times full-throated and fiery - ultimately serve as the glue that holds this wonderfully ragged EP together, reminding everyone why she remains an undeniable force in music today, some 35-plus years after the Muses' landmark debut. - Johnny Fletcher

BLUES WITH BRAGIN THE SULLY BAND Let’s Straighten It Out Blue Elan Records

Voted Best Live Band at the San Diego Music Awards, the Sully Band is proudly leading the "new R&B groovement" as heard on their latest offering, Let's Straighten It Out. The album opens with “When the Battle is Over,” a song with a funky bass line that sets the tone for this soulful collection. A cover of Ray Charles' “Hallelujah, I Love Her So”

VARIOUS ARTISTS Ramonesesque Holy Crap Records

boasts a 1950s jazz feel and vocals from "Sully" Sullivan reminiscent of Ray

Holy Crap Records, a label and weekly

cover of the Billy Preston classic “Nothing from Nothing” allows Mark Charles

podcast that releases punk compilation

Hattersley to shine on organ.

to complement Anthony Cullins’ masterful guitar solo. “Ice Cold Daydream” features a horn section that will get your body moving. The mellow rocking sound on “I Wish It Would Rain” offers a chance for thoughtful reflection. A

albums, brings us Ramonesesque - a 47-track compilation album featuring songs that are,

“If I Could Only Be Sure” features lyrics about wanting to fall in love and

well, Ramones-esque. Punk bands were asked to submit original songs

turning bad situations into good ones. A cover of the classic “Gimme Little

stylistically similar to the Ramones. The resulting album certainly lives up

Sign” features a 1970s psychedelic tone and great trumpet playing from

to its name. But, in the end, there’s little more here than just a collection

Steve Dillard. The drumming from Ignacio Sobers on “If You Love Me Like

of 47 bands doing their best Ramones impressions. All proceeds from

You Say” truly showcases his talents. The title track seems like the perfect

Ramonesesque are being donated to the organization Musicians for

song to listen to in your favorite chair with a glass of something strong to go

Overdose Prevention (MOP), whose goal is to supply bands and venues

along with the horn section. The album closes with a slowed-down cover of

around the world with Narcan. If you'd like to support a good cause

the Jackie Wilson classic “Higher and Higher” that wraps things up perfectly.

while also receiving a cool comp of 47 underground punk bands, please consider adding this unique release to your collection. - Russ Finn

For more info, visit blueelan.com. - Paul Bragin

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AUGUST BEER REVIEWS

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SPATEN OKTOBERFEST

PAUL HOLLYFELD - 3.5

Clear caramel color, with a thin, but lasting head. Toasted biscuit on the nose, with a light caramel sweetness on the palate. The hops balance the malt well, and it finishes smooth with just a touch of bitterness. A fan of this Oktoberfest style lager will enjoy the Spaten Oktoberfest.

PAUL BRAGIN - 4.5

A decent white head rests on this Oktoberfest style beer when poured into a traditional beer mug. The smell of the beer offers a lot of malt. The malt flavor remains with the tasting of the beer. This classic German offering will see a rise in popularity during the crisp months of autumn as the Oktoberfest holiday approaches. Pair it with classic German cuisine like sausages, sauerkraut, German fries or a dessert like apple strudel.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4

This is a clear amber beer with good carbonation. It has an ABV of 5.9% and it's very easy to drink. I'm not a fan of some Oktoberfests as they tend to have an odd, bitter flavor but I like this one. It's very malty and has a smooth finish. This is a solid and filling beer.

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THBC MADAME BROWN ALE

PAUL HOLLYFELD - 4.25

This brown ale is very dark, almost black, with a rich caramel-colored head. Bready on the nose, and complex on the palate. Slightly sweet and malty with notes of caramel and chocolate on the palate. This is a fine example of an English brown ale, full of rich flavors, but not too heavy, and finishing with just a touch of bitterness.

PAUL BRAGIN - 4.25

A thick tan head crowns this brown ale and dissipates slowly. The scent of malt dominates the nose. More malt comes through while drinking the beer and stays on the tongue during the finish as some hops also come through. People who like malty beers need to drink this. Pair it with a variety of foods like barbecue, cheeseburgers, roasted pork, smoked sausage, grilled salmon, aged Gouda cheese, caramel cheesecake or maple walnut cake.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4.5

This beer pours a dark brown color and appears a little cloudy, much darker than I expected. I like that it's in a pint can and is a regional beer. I can detect some coffee notes. I can also taste some chocolate and the toasted malts. I have enjoyed other THBC offerings and this one did not disappoint.

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SUN KING KELLER HAZE

PAUL HOLLYFELD - 4

This IPA pours a bright orange and is slightly hazy with a quickly dissipating white head. Notes of pineapple and tropical fruits on the nose, turning to citrusy notes of grapefruit on the palate. Fairly dry finish, with a slight bitterness. Very easy drinking hazy IPA.

PAUL BRAGIN - 4

A thin white head tops this IPA and disappears quickly. The scent contains a burst of hops. A rush of carbonation hits the tongue first while sipping the beer, followed by a good balance of malt and hops in the finish. This beer, available year-round, remains a great choice during the summer.

Pair it with your favorite spicy dishes or use it as an ingredient to make shortbread pineapple pastries.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4

This is a slightly hazy, straw-colored beer.

Believe it or not, I'm not much of a Sun King fan but this one is pretty good. I like the nice hops flavor and its aroma. I can taste the average citrus flavors and some pine that are in most IPAs. So far, this is my favorite Sun King beer.

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BRECKENRIDGE JUICE DROP HAZY IPA

PAUL HOLLYFELD - 4

A vigorous pour of this ale reveals a golden hazy liquid and a thin white head. On the nose you’ll find distinct notes of tangerine. Citrus dominates the palate, and while there is little sweetness, the juiciness of the hops really shines. This hazy IPA finishes with a slightly more distinct bitterness than many of this style, which may appeal to fans of the more traditional IPAs.

PAUL BRAGIN - 3.5

A thick white head forms on this hazy IPA and never totally evaporates. A generous amount of citrus notes from the hops fills the nose. Likewise, the fruit flavors remain with the initial tasting and

stay during the extended finish. People who enjoy hoppy beers need to drink this. Pair it with fish tacos with pineapple salsa, spicy dishes like Indian curries, pad Thai or dessert like pineapple upside-down cake.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4.5

This beer pours a cloudy straw color and I can smell the hops right away. It has a rich hops flavor and it's easy to drink despite a healthy ABV of 7%. Unlike other IPAs, the hops flavor is there but it's not overpowering. It's actually pretty smooth and more in line with what I tend to enjoy.

PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY.

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I am in the process of moving out of a large home with lots of big, heavy furniture - some of which is on the second floor. Some acquaintances of mine are interested in coming over and taking a couch and a few other pieces from the upstairs but I'm concerned about allowing them to move the furniture for fear

of an injury or some other issue that might result in a legal situation. Could I be sued if an accident occurred during the moving process? How should I properly handle this from a legal standpoint?

A:

Nobody I know likes to move. It is really nice that you

As a practical matter, we all do things like having friends over (yes, I do

have some friends willing to help you. However, you have

have friends). And, there are certain risks associated with these everyday

concerns about whether you can be held liable if one of

activities whether we take the time to think about them or not. A very

your friends is injured during the move. There are two main theories

common example is if you give a friend a ride. Suppose you accidently

or causes of action under which you could be sued under these

run a red light and cause an accident and your friend is injured. Your

circumstances.

friend may choose to sue you for his/her injuries and damages.

The first cause of action is if you are negligent. Negligence can be

If you or a loved one is injured in an accident, it always make sense to

defined as an act in an unreasonable manner or failure to act in a

contact a personal injury lawyer for advice. Until next month, take care.

reasonable manner. So, if while your friends are moving furniture you give instructions that lead to an injury you may be sued for negligence and could be held liable for the resulting injuries and damages (medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, etc.). The injured friend would have the burden of proving your negligence.

Disclaimer: The above information provided by Siesky Law Firm, PC, is not legal advice and should not be taken as legal advice. Application of the law is highly fact sensitive and readers should consult with an attorney on legal matters.

The second most common way you could be held liable in this scenario is under the theory of premise liability. Premise liability holds that you owe a duty to your invitees to maintain your home in a reasonably safe manner and free of unreasonably dangerous hazards. Here, for example, if your friend falls down your staircase and alleges that the staircase was not up-to-code and presented an unreasonable hazard you could be held liable for the resulting injuries and damages (medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, etc.). Again, the injured friend would have the burden of proof.

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