NEWS4U SEPTEMBER 2019 | UPCOMING EVENTS
I said, 'thank you very much, I appreciate that. I'll see you at rehearsal.' When I hung up the phone I just collapsed right there on the floor and said a hundred "hallelujahs." I've been happy ever since. And eternally grateful. What's it like to perform each night with one of the original members of the group? It's been surreal. It was surreal day one and almost 12 years later, it's still surreal to turn to the side and see that I'm performing with the man who started this group when I was, you know, an atom [laughs]. And it's been a strong and powerful train that's
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just continued to run; it's still moving full steam ahead. it's just
For the 16th year running, SWIRCA & More (an organization
amazing to be with the man who had a hand in starting all that.
that focuses its efforts on empowering seniors and people with
I listen to all of the things he says, all of his wisdom, the advice
disabilities to remain independent) will host one of the area's most
he gives. I'm just totally attentive. He's an amazing person and
popular fundraisers at historic Bosse Field with vendors from all
it's truly an honor to share the stage with him.
over the region offering up samples of their high quality adult beverages - over 300 craft beers, wines and spirits. And once
There's a melancholy at the heart of a lot of Spinners
again, organizers are preparing for a big turnout with the number
music, but ultimately the songs are warm and joyful.
of patrons expected to exceed 5000 - a record for the event!
"I'll Be Around" seems to be the perfect example of this dichotomy.
There are three ticket purchase levels for Brewfest and without
It's about a couple that's breaking up. They reach the part
a doubt, the VIP experience is the way to go. For the reasonable
where they're at the fork in the road - you go your way, I'll go
price of $70, you receive the following:
mine. But instead of it being a sad and tearful song, it actually
• An extra hour of tasting beginning at 5 p.m.
comes off being encouraging - [sings] "Whenever you call me,
• Access to a special entrance line into Bosse Field
I'll be there/ Whenever you want me, whenever you need me,
• Access to an exclusive VIP tent with special food provided by Ivy
I'll be there/ I'll be around." I'm like, wow, how you do you take
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a breakup song and make it kind of joyous? The Spinners have
• Access to a private bar with specialty drinks provided by Liquor
done that.
Locker and Wine Down • Souvenir tasting glass, premium parking, special entertainment
With so many hits in the Spinners catalog, each concert
and access to massage therapists
must be full-on from note one. We come out with both guns blazing from the very first song
But if you're simply interested in the extra hour of tasting, there's
until the end. It's a very high energy show. And even when we
a SIP (Somewhat Important Person) ticket available for just $55.
do a couple of ballads during the show, it's very heartfelt and
Or you can stick with the general admission ticket which includes
emotional. It's a wonderful experience being one of five pied
beverage tastings, an exclusive commemorative glass, food
pipers, if you will, leading everyone back down the journey
samplings, entertainment and games - all for just $40 pre-event or
of memory lane and all the things that made them smile
$50 the night of Brewfest.
and made them cry as they were growing up. I'm doing my best to describe it, but it's something that you really have to
*Designated Driver tickets are available only at the door for $10.
experience for yourself.
Free rides after the event will be provided by Logan's Promise.
For tickets and more info, visit victorytheatre.com. The Victory is
Bosse Field is located at 23 N. Main St. in Evansville. For more info,
located at 600 Main St. in downtown Evansville. .
visit swirca.org.
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