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Powerman 5000
Smith’s Downtown 4th Anniversary Party Pg: 4
Beyond Threshold
Elwood Splinters Blues Band
Putting The Headlock On Hunger
Revolution Championship Wrestling Charity Food Drive Pg: 15
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Contents September 2015 / Issue 8 / Volume 7
Featuring the Arts, Culture & Nightlife scene in St. Joseph, Elkhart, La Porte & Berrien counties.
FEATURES
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Smith’s Downtown 4th Anniversary When you’ve stayed in business nearly five years, there’s no better way to celebrate it than with those customers who helped you get there – and setting aside a night for that purpose.
15 Putting The Headlock On Hunger
We ask Revolution Championship Wrestling ownerpromoter Jerry Wilson to explain the appeal of pro wrestling, and he doesn’t hesitate in answering.
Smith’s 4th Anniversary
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DEPARTMENTS
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Woman’s Point of View
A new school year means you may be finding yourself in a new living situation. Whether you’re sharing 228 square feet of living space with a stranger in a dorm or moving into an apartment with a lover or group of friends, there are some aspects you’re going to have to take into consideration
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StreetSmarts
Your favorite vagrants are back by popular demand with a new series of installments of Streetsmarts.
Puzzles Michiana Music Butcher Babies, Like a Storm and Tab Benoit
Jokes
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Michiana Music Michiana Music: P. 24 Elwood Splinters P.25 Powerman 5000 Blues Band Advertising & Submissions
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Smith’s Downtown Tap & Grill MS is BS Returns...
BY: RALPH HEIBUTZKI
Gearing Up For Their Fourth Anniversary
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hen you’ve stayed in business nearly five years, there’s no better way to celebrate it than with those customers who helped you get there – and setting aside a night for that purpose. That’s the underlying philosophy behind Smith’s Downtown Tap & Grill’s upcoming fourth anniversary celebration, which will “just like an evening party thing,” owner Ryan Smith promises. “We do something that’s little different from all the rest of the places – we have a little something for everybody, I guess,” said Smith. “We have a real good staff, and a real good collection of regulars. We’re just trying to cater to the people of downtown Mishawaka.” A good part of the evening will focus on raffles – including a two-day, three-night stay in Las Vegas, and a couple months of free tanning from Sunrise Tanning – donated by local merchants, according to pg 4
“We have a real good staff, and a real good collection of regulars. We’re just trying to cater to the people of downtown Mishawaka.” (Ryan Smith, owner of Smith’s Downtown Tap & Grill)
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Smith. Details of the prizes are still being finalized, so Smith suggests checking his venue’s website and Facebook page for
Smith’s signature sandwitches... further information. There will also be gift certificate giveaways, as well. VIP seating will also be available for the night, which starts at 10 p.m., with Big Perm serving as the MC, and DJ Grind – who specializes in Top 40, electronic dance September 2015 | Volume 7, Issue 8
and house music – providing the featured entertainment, Smith said.
because it’s all about “the people and the food,” he asserts. “I don’t plan on getting out of my current business any time soon, but (maybe) open another location -- something along those lines,” said Smith. “I like the restaurant part a lot – just providing good food, where you go anywhere, and get a burger, or a steak. We do something that’s a little different than the rest of the places.”
Before he opened his current venue, Smith previously owned and operated the Beanery, a coffee shop, and was also an original partner in the Riverside Tavern – but sold out, because he wanted “to do something that was more restaurant (oriented) and family friendly,” he said.
Smith’s Downtown Owner, Ryan Smith. That philosophy is now the essence of the Smith’s Downtown experience. “Pretty much, we just started off being a basic club, with the club atmosphere,” said Smith. “But we’re more of a restaurant now, where we have club activities. We kind of switched over to that motif – we have a kitchen open seven days a week.” Smith’s signature dishes include its chicken pesto, flatbread pizzas and high-end sandwiches, which are typically priced at $10 – and there’s also a children’s menu, as well, he said. For those brave enough to strut their stuff, Smith also offers a family karaoke night at 6 p.m. every Sunday and Wednesday, which is another distinctive feature that he enjoys offering. As far as the future goes, Smith is just hoping to build on the blueprint that he’s already established – and continue refining it,
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Live: 10 p.m. Saturday, October 3, Smith’s Downtown Tap & Grill, 110 Lincolnway East, Mishawaka, IN. $5 cover. (574) 2252227. More Information: www.smithsdowntown.com/, https://www.facebook.com/SmithsDowntown/
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STREETSMARTS
STREETWALKER:
Keeping up with fashion trends.
Wanda Calloway TASTES LIKE: the floor of a cab
Created by: Sam Mechling
on New Year’s NICKNAME:
WINO: Jimmy Hawkes SMELLS LIKE: that bloated empty milk jug next to your kitchen trashcan PERSONAL QUOTE: “I’ve killed more p#$$y than animal control!”wind pipe!”
“The D*ck Whisperer”
Connie, a nurse from South Bend asks: What’s the deal with girls not wearing bras now? Aren’t they worried their breasts are going to sag? !
STREETWALKER: “Deeeyam! I’ll tell you what makes my babies go flat: them mammogram machines! That sh*t is like a panini maker that makes floppy titty sandwiches!
WINO: “Let me tell you, Connie! MY hooters are as flat as paper! You wanna write a love letter on my areola with your tongue, hot buns?!”
STREETWALKER:
WINO:
“Sh*t, when I start to itch: I usually just give my buddy “Blind Bob” an old penny and convince him my junk is a lottery ticket!”
“I can’t STAND tight-ass trousers! It makes me feel like I’m sittin’ on a barbed-wire fence and one nut is in Texas and the other is in Mexico!”
Jess, a yoga instructor from Bristol asks: When did it become okay for guys to wear mustaches? I always thought they looked creepy, but I guess they’re cool now?
STREETWALKER:
WINO:
“Nah, baby! That sh*t ain’t NEVER been cool. Just look at this fool right here! Nice “c*ck broom”, Jimmy Hawkes! You creep-a-deep!”
“F**k you, Wanda, you trannyass. It ain’t no “c*ck broom” that sh*t is a “p#$$y rake”!
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Billy, a software engineer from Walkerton asks: Can you explain to me why everyone is wearing tight jeans right now? They just seem hot and itchy to me.
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Woman’s Point Of View a new place to crash because your lover caught you sharing certain parts of yourself with a stranger who lives in a dorm… well, good luck finding a place where the bed bugs don’t bite.
Rules of the Room By: Paige Turner
A new school year means you may be finding yourself in a new living situation. Whether you’re sharing 228 square feet of living space with a stranger in a dorm or moving into an apartment with a lover or group of friends, there are some aspects you’re going to have to take into consideration. Sharing, cleaning and generally being patient and kind are some things you’ll have to get used to so if you treat your living situation like you would a kindergarten class, you should be just fine. And if you find yourself frantically looking for
People usually advise not to live with friends and that idea does have its merits. You don’t want to get into a fight about the dishes with someone who’s known you for years because they could unleash that horribly embarrassing nickname from middle school or tell your newer friends about the time you tried to be intimate with a vegetable. Also, annoying traits that are easier to tolerate in a friend can ruin a roommate situation quick. You may not mind spotting someone a few bucks here and there for drinks but when they come to you for rent money while showing off their new iWatch, you might not feel so generous. Fighting the urge to tell on them to their parents is a lot easier if you don’t know who their parents are! If you’re sharing any sort of personal space, you also need to take care of your personal hygiene. Leaving a room in a cloud full of funk because you can’t be bothered to wash out your nasty crevices won’t gain you any
popularity points. You should be washing yourself and your clothes regularly (as in, more than once a month) and if you’re doing more than just sleeping in your sheets they need to be cleaned too. Also keep in mind that not everyone you live with will want to remove your sweaty socks and leftover breakfast before sitting on the couch. Speaking of unspoken rules, the saying “don’t shit where you eat” is both literally and figuratively appropriate for roommate situations. Not pooping in your kitchen is pretty standard but not hooking up with your roomie can be a little more difficult. It may seem like a good idea when it’s 3am and you’re both drunk and horny but when you wake up and realize you can’t exactly give a fake phone number and sneak out in the morning, things are going to get sticky. And not in a good way. Ultimately, the best thing you can do when living with other people is to not be a jerk. If you happen to find yourself living with someone who is a jerk, feel free to leave this article on their crusty pillow and cross your fingers that they get the message. And keep in mind that your living situation really is like kindergarten because it will eventually end so grab a bottle, take a nap and try not to shit on the floor when you wake up.
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Michiana Recreation
A Fall that Cannot Fail with Paige Turner
Summer may be winding down but activities in September are picking up and providing plenty of ways to keep entertained as the weather starts to turn. There are events that will keep the kids occupied on the weekends and plenty of ways for the grown-ups to relax every day of the week. Now’s the time to take advantage of what the area has to offer so grab your calendar and start your planning. Even Labor Day doesn’t have to be a day of rest when there’s this much going on! Speaking of Labor Day, the first weekend of the month starts off sweet
with the 49th Annual Blueberry Festival in Plymouth, IN. Sports games, helicopter rides, music, dancing and of course a ton of great food await you at that fest, or you could head to the Michiana Celtic Fest in South Bend on the 6th or the Mishawaka Heritage Festival in Mishawaka on the 7th instead. Games, food, drink and plenty of entertainment can be found at each of them so take your pick or go totally crazy and hit all three! If you would rather do your drinking without all the fanfare, check out the Wednesday Wine Walk in South Bend on the 9th or the Zoo Brew at the Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend on the 12th. Just don’t get too wild around
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the animals because the only ass at the Zoo should be a donkey. If you’d like to do something a little more intellectual with your free time, head to the Ruthmere Museum Gallery Talk on September 2nd in Elkhart, IN, where a twenty-minute discussion will take place at 12:30pm. Or you could go to the Midwest Museum of American Art, also in Elkhart, to view the paintings of Indiana-born artist Diane Tesler (the Museum is open every day but Monday). For events more kid-friendly, the Potawatomi Zoo again comes through with an exhibit called “Here Be Dragons” which feature…you guessed it, information about dragons. It’s not all smoke and hot air though as there will be live lizards featured as well! But only until September 7th, so get your tickets soon. September 12th is a great day to have a family as there is a Family Fun day in New Buffalo, MI, a Family Festival at Notre Dame in South Bend and also a Family Wellness Fair in Elkhart. If you need some time away from the kids, consider the Early Child Learning Program in Mishawaka which runs daily and provides children of all ages plenty of planned activities to keep them entertained while you can get a break! Those who have a need for speed can hit the Plymouth Speedway, where cars will be making the rounds on September 12th, or you can speed yourself at the Bike for Hospice in South Bend on the 13th. You can also stroll at your own pace at the Downtown South Bend First Fridays, where music, yoga, family friendly activities and refreshments will be served on September 4th. Obviously, there are plenty of activities for all ages around town this month so get out and embrace what September has to offer. Wild experiences await and you don’t have to be a monkey’s uncle to enjoy them!
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BARS in the REGION Elkhart 523 Tap & Grill Barney’s
519 S Main St 2700 Hammond Ave
(574) 523-1523
B J Stars Between the Buns Big Easy Bowly's Crystal Bar Inc Cappy’s Chubby Trout Crimaldi's Franklin St Tavern RJ’s Sports Bar New Paradigm Brewing Heinnies Hunters Place Flippin Cow Overtime Sports Bar The Bee’s 3 Snappers Sports Bar Pete’s Simeri's Beardsley St Tavern Rock Bottom Bar The Vine 5 Star Dive Bar Hardy’s Bar Wings Etc
405 Baldwin St 2041 Cassopolis St 160 Easy Shopping Pl 109 Freight St 1000 N. Michigan 2730 Cassopolis St 117 W Jackson Blvd 1906 W Franklin St 26084 CR-6 600 S Main St # 102 1743 W Lusher Ave 2703 S Main 51330 State Road 19 30107 US 33 1125 W Beardsley Ave 1915 Borneman Ave 51426 S.R.19 1737 W Beardsley Ave 2220 S Nappanee St 214 S Main St 561 E. Jackson Blvd 610 S Main St 105 CR 6
(574) 264-9327 (574) 206-9900 (574) 293-4890 (574) 294-2440 (574) 262-3511 (574) 264-5700 (574) 522-9125 (574) 522-2037 (574) 264-3320 (574) 295-8882 (574) 522-9101 (574) 293-2117 (574) 266-0606 (574) 675-9140 (574) 293-4056 (574) 293-1915 (574) 264-9033 (574) 293-3941 (574) 294-8888 (574) 970-5006 (574) 294-7500 (574) 326-3955 (574) 206-8448
Michigan City (Cont) Galveston's Steakhouse Hammers Holly's It's Vegas Baby! Joe's Bar & Grill Lakeshore Lanes Matey's Mc Ginnis Pub Mug Shots Lounge Nowhere Bar and Grill Pines Lounge Reilly's Rocks Lounge Rodeo Bar Rodini's Ryan's Irish Pub The Pickle & Turnip Sand Trap Shoreline Brewery Stadium Inn Kunckleheads Me N My Bar The Game Sportbar Three Sheets Bar & Grill
10 commerce Sq 2134 E. Hwy 20 3705 Franklin St. 777 Blue Chip Drive 2958 W Dunes Hwy 2820 E. Michigan Blvd 110 Franklin St. 227 W 7th St 1901 S Woodland Ave 5868 E. Tioga Trail 3860 W Dunes Hwy 1103 Franklin 777 Blue Chip Drive 1103 Franklin 4125 Franklin St. 401 Franklin St 1701 Franklin Street 3015 E Michigan Blvd 208 Wabash St 2323 Wabash St 204 W Barker Ave 3201 E. Hwy 12 777 Blue Chip Drive 227 W Barker Ave
(219) 879-5555 (219) 879-0760 (219) 879-5124 (888) 879-7711 (219) 879-9336 (219) 879-9445 (219) 872-9471 (219) 872-8200 (219) 872-1223 (219) 778-2074 (219) 874-7330
6501 Grape Rd 4609 Grape Rd 928 E. McKinley 120 N Main St 3703 North Main Street 1211 W 6th St 901 W 4th St 810 W 4th St 1813 E 12th. St. 1504 Chestnut Street 101 Lincoln Way W 1753 E. 12th St. 1617 Milburn Blvd 1653 E 4th St 212 W Edison Rd 424 W 7th St 215 N Main St 110 Lincolnway E 300 W. 6th St. 408 Cleveland St 1123 Union St 111 Lincolnway E 318 So union st 13261 Chippewa Blvd 6502 Grape Rd 822 W 6th St 701 W 4th St
(574) 277-9100 (574) 277-9332 (574) 255-2005 (574) 255-773 (574) 855-3070 (574) 257-1466 (574) 259-8282 (574) 255-0458 (574-259-3898 (574) 255-5424 (574) 257-8876 (574) 254-0389 (574) 254-1925 (574) 252-5753 (574) 252-5780 (574) 259-9600
(888) 879-7714 (219) 879-7388 (219) 879-7388 (219) 872-0361 (219) 871-1223 (219) 879-9606 (219) 879-4677 (219) 879-9781 (219) 221-6763 (219) 879-9941 (888) 879-7711 (219) 878-9872
Mishawaka Granger Between the Buns The Pitt Stop Beef O’Brady’s
12797 State Rd 23 13020 State Road 23 12749 State Road 23
(574) 243-8889 (574) 272-7488 (574) 271-1415
1201 Pine Lake Rd 332 Park St 610 Colfax Ave 912 Lincolnway 701 Lincolnway 605 Washington St. 502 Pulaski St 1508 "I" Street 403 E. Lincolnway 501 Tipton St 702 S. 500 W. 311 Washington St 444 Pine Lake Ave 608 Monroe St 1344 W. State Road 2 303 Brighton 1251 Pine Lake 513 Washington St 1001 E Lincolnway 6466 W Johnson Rd 610 Monroe St 821 East Lincolnway
(219) 324-0300 (219) 362-6927 (219) 362-1571 (219) 326-9702
La Porte 3rd Base Bar and Grill JJ’s Side Out Bar Casey's Lanes Dick's Bar Etropal Restaurant Friends Nightclub Hilltop Bar JJ’s Pizza Lady Rose Bar & Grill Mickey's Pinola Saloon Ringers Rother's Pub Smutzer's Club Tavern Johnny’s Roadhouse The Warehouse Thunderbird Lanes Tony’s Tavern Town Tavern Waterford Inn Twisted K-8 Brewery McFalls Tavern
(219) 362-7000 (219) 362-6308 (219) 362-4290 (219) 326-8048 (219) 362-1826 (219) 324-4300 (219) 326-6412 (219) 362-4585 (219) 362-7421 (219) 324-6325 (219) 362-3555 (219) 326-9723 (219) 879-9083 (219) 369-6279 (219) 324-2423
Michigan City 4 Stop Bar Barker Inn Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa Charley's Bar & Grill Clubhouse Driving Range Decoys Bar & Grill
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2030 Ohio St 607 E Barker Ave 777 Blue Chip Drive 517 Barker Avenue 415 E US 20 1729 E US 20
(219) 879-9011 (888) 879-7711 (219) 879-5254 (219) 861-2582 (219) 878-9556
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Bar Louie Bleachers Blue Lantern Doc Pierces Evil Czech Brewery Jerrys Pub Maury's Pat's Pub Midway Tavern Office Lounge Parkway Lanes Phoenix Bar & Grill Pit Stop Pone Express Press Box Roc's Sports Café Roxie's Manhattan Iconic Cafe Smith’s Downtown That Place Bar & Grill The Pub Three Thirty One Inn Treehouse Shine Bar Trips traxside tavern Hideout Wings Etc. Wooden Shoe Catch22
(574) 255-2227 (574) 387-4499 (574) 273-5397 (574) 255-2790 (574) 259-7233 (574) 255-2460 (574) 273-0088 (574) 258-9201 (574) 255-8601
New Buffalo, MI Bentwood Tavern Casey's Bar and Grill El Ranchero Grande Jimmy's Bar & Grill Whitacker Woods Golf Course Roma Pizza New Buffalo Yacht Club Warner Wine Tasting
600 W Water St 136 N. Whittaker St 310 E Buffalo St 18529 La Porte Rd 12578 Wilson Rd 17600 Red Arrow Hwy 500 Water St
(269) 469-1699 (269) 469-5800 (269) 469-9600 (269) 469-2100 (269) 469-3400 (269) 469-3698
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BARS in the REGION Niles, MI Jays Lounge Kubiaks Tavern
3025 s. 11th St. 319 Stateline Rd
(269) 684-8353 (269) 684-1906
Massimo’s Backside Bar Pete's Patio Riverfront Café Wings Etc.
20 E. Main St 2433 N 5th St 219 Front St 2008 S. 11th St
(269) 687-4992 (269) 683-4565 (269) 684-2233 (269) 683-9464
1720 Lincolnway W 55581 Ash Rd 512 Lincolnway W
(574) 679-4474 (574) 674-6442 (574) 674-6261
2227 Franklin St 222 S. Michigan 113 E Wayne St 1803 South Bend Ave 26582 US Highway 20 1406 Portage Ave 1302 Ford St. 1234 Eddy St 26230 Southport rd 103 S. Dixieway North 1201 W Sample St 1807 S Ironwood Dr 52170 Rt 933 222 S. Michigan 441 E Lasalle Ave 1047 Lincoln Way E 3013 Mishawaka Ave 921 w. McKindley Ave 327 Marion 24092 Hwy 2 1605 Miami St 718 W Indiana Ave 117. S Michigan St 621 S Bendix Dr 1201 Dunham St 1905 Miami St 415 E. Michigan St. 1150 Mishawaka Ave 1044 Angela Blvd 115 W. Colfax 1989 Prairie Ave 1631 South Bend Avenue 129 N Main St 1516 N. Ironwood Dr. 211 North Michigan Street 1705 S Bend Ave 3601 Mishawaka Ave 1509 Portage Ave 1212 S Ironwood Dr 904 E Ireland Rd
(574) 233-6114 (574) 232-0222 (574) 283-0452 (574) 247-9293 (574) 289-2318 (574) 233-0635 (574) 234-0744 (574) 287-2767 (574) 232-9063 (574) 387-4642 (574) 289-9457 (574) 288-3636 (574) 272-3455 (574) 232-5200 (574) 233-5326 (574) 217-0881 (574) 237-9195 (574) 258-0830 (574) 232-2277 (574) 237-9146 (574) 287-9606 (574) 289-4318 (574) 784-9939 (574) 288-2962 (574) 237-9182 (574) 289-3770 (574) 654-8114 (574) 287-7379 (574) 251-0355 (574) 288-1174 (574) 251-0282 (574) 289-0186 (574) 288-4299 (574) 855-2365 (574) 235-9190 (574) 277-5666 (574) 233-5968 (574) 234-2280 (574) 289-1616 (574) 291-9192
Osceola Between the Buns Tapped Out Trevi's South Bend Antonio's Bar Backstage Grill/Green Room Blarney Stone Between the Buns Bob's 19th Hole Bob's Pub Bootleg’ers Brother’s Bar and Grill Chain O Lakes Cheers Pub Chuck's Tavern City Limits Lounge The Filling Station Club Fever Corby's Irish Pub Crooked ewe Brewery Dave's Pub & Co The Galley Franks Place Firerock Cafe Green Star Cafe Hoosier Tap & Grill Jack’s Bar & Grlll Jeannie’s Joe's Tavern Jovi's Restaurant & Lounge Kate O'Connors Kelly's Pub O’Rourkes Public House LaSalle Kitchen and Tavern Lonnies 23 Inn Linebacker Lounge Madison Oyster Bar Mitch’s Corner Morris Performing Arts Center Mulligans Murpheys Backyard Pub My Place Oaken Bucket Peddler's Pub
Pejza's Lydick Tavern
26444 Edison Rd
(574) 233-9542
Rum Village Inn
2209 Kemble Ave
(574) 288-1773
Tapped Out II The Torch Lounge The View Vickie's Wings Etc. Wise Guys West Winds
2206 Mishawaka Ave 1817 S Michigan St 515 E Jefferson Blvd 112 W Monroe St 2051 E. Ireland Rd. 3421 W Sample St 56629 Mayflower Rd
(574) 289-4888 (574) 233-3333 (574) 288-8439 (574) 232-4090 (574) 291-0077 (574) 234-2670 (574) 233-5168
Blackhawk Inn The Ville
257 W. Main St. 351 W. Main St.
(219) 785-2296
Ramsay’s Westpoint Crossroads Olga’s Pizza
11042 W. US Highway 4817 U.S. 421 Main St
(219) 785-2621 (219) 785-4030 (219) 785-4030
69245 Maple St.
(269) 414-4103
Westville
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“I’ve watched wrestling since I was four years old. I’ve always wanted to be a wrestler. Pro wrestling is literally ‘sportsertainment.’” said Wilson. “It’s two or three hours of a drama-filled show – you see good guys and bad guys go at it. We are larger than life characters – during the show, we are larger than life.” Now, Wilson has joined forces with South Bend’s other major promoter, Eric King, of Pro Wrestling King (PWK), for an event at the Century Center -- “The Headlock On Hunger Games” – that promises a highoctane mixture of sports and entertainment for a good cause. All proceeds from the show benefit the Northern Indiana Food Bank. “This isn’t the first time we’ve done a ‘Headlock On Hunger’ – this is the first time we’re at the Century Center,” said Wilson. “It’s been a dream of mine, personally, to run (an event) at the Century Center since I started running my own promotions. It’s a long time coming, and I’m glad we’re able to finally be there, and help out the food bank.” Twenty wrestlers will participate. Featured battles will include a confrontation for the RCW heavyweight championship, with titleholder Heidi Loveless taking on Jack Phriller; a triple threat match with Ames versus Lance Storie, and Stephen Drochner; and an eight-man tag team match, featuring The Apocalypse, and 23 Jump Street, among others. The Headlock On Hunger Games marks a major step upward in visibility for Wilson and his wrestlers – who’ll get the chance to return, if the turnout is there. “If you’ve never seen a wrestling show September 2015 | Vol. 7, Issue 8
before – or if you have seen a wrestling show, and you’re just curious – hopefully, people will just come, and check us out,” said Wilson. “Maybe we’ll get some new fans out of this. Because that’s really what it’s all about, at the end of the day – having fans there at the shows.” Since 2006, Wilson has competed as an independent pro wrestler as Brutus Dylan – whose “evil monster guy” character and name reflect his own six-foot-six, 375-pound frame. His favorite pro wrestler is Hulk Hogan, “who’s a big guy, too,” he said. Getting a following, however, requires
“Maybe we’ll get some new fans out of this. Because that’s really what it’s all about, at the end of the day – having fans there at the shows.” (Jerry Wilson, Revolution Championship Wrestling owner, on his hopes for the Century Center show) more than just whipping up a distinctive name or persona, as Wilson notes. “You have to be on your game at all times – always reinvent yourself, try new things. You always want to be the best you can be,” said Wilson. “There’s guys that can do flips, and look really fancy – and other guys that are hesitant in their movements. Fans might not always be able to tell, but the other wrestlers can tell.” In 2010, Wilson branched out into the promotion world by starting Revolution – www.MichianaEntertainer.com
after a friend sought his help in putting an event together. “We found a building to run a show, and it was only supposed to be a one-time thing,” recalled Wilson. “We ran the show, and it went really well. We sat back, and went, ‘Maybe we should run another one.’ We ran another one, and it did really well – and we just decided, ‘Hey, we’re going to keep this going.’” About three years ago, Wilson’s friend dropped out to spend more time with his family, leaving him to carry the Revolution banner alone – which has been more rewarding than he imagined, once he overcame his initial reluctance. “I hesitated at first about being an actual promoter,” said Wilson. “It can be a lot, but it’s a great reward, in the end. You get to see what you’re thinking of – as far as matches, and storylines – you get to see how the fans react. It just pays off in the end, because you get to see your product grow.” To those who feel hesitant about coming out, Wilson advises: see what the sport is all about for yourself. “Don’t knock it till you see the product. Independent pro wrestling is more like, ‘up close and personal’ – fans are only six feet away from the ring,” said Wilson. “They’re super close to it, at all times. On TV, it’s glitz and glamour.” Live: Belltime: 7 p.m. Saturday, September 19, The Century Center, Bendix Theater, 120 S. St. Joseph St., South Bend, IN (doors open at 6 p.m.). $25 (Family Four Pack), $10 (adults), $5 (children 5-13); children five and under admitted free. $2 off adult tickets if you bring a donation for the Northern Indiana Food Bank. More Information: wwww.centurycenter. org/, www.pnk1.com, https://www. facebook.com/JoinTheRevolutionRCW pg 15
Oh, Dear Huntington, W.VA A West Virginia man is facing charges after uthorities from Around The World adiscovered two white-tailed bucks living in Via: Paige Turner & the his home. The Entertainer Newsroom man claimed he was taking good care of the wild animals and proved it by showing off the large supply of hay in his living room. He was convinced that he was letting Bambi and his girlfriend live together in sin and assured police officers that the deer duo had promised him any fawns they had for a venison roast, as their way of saying thanks for the living situation. Officials had to give the man a lesson in anatomy as both deer he had were male and while he was upset, he did admit that explained a lot. The deer were removed from his custody while the man was taken into custody himself and he says he looks forward to meeting a friend like Thumper while he’s hibernating in jail.
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Fur was flying when a woman called police after being unable to get away from a squirrel that seemed strangely intent on following her around. She tried to (figuratively) shake the rodent for over an hour before turning to authorities, who managed to capture it and treat it for exhaustion. The woman was relieved to be free of her animal predator but remained confused as to why it wouldn’t leave her alone. It wasn’t until she was being questioned by police that she remembered the walnuts and Almond Joys she had in her pocket. The squirrel and the woman were both eventually released from police custody but they made sure to let them out of different doors and at different times so as to not provoke another squirrel attack. Police officers kept the Almond Joys as well, saying they did so as both a safety precaution and for evidence purposes. Unsurprisingly, that evidence has disappeared.
High Times for a New B&B Seattle, WA A Seattle bed and breakfast is taking the whole concept to a higher level after introducing foods and drinks infused with marijuana oils and butters. This idea is no smoke and mirrors routine and patrons can enjoy a unique experience that just recently became legal. Waking and baking has taken on a whole new meaning in a hotel that allows you to do both and everyone who
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stays walks away with a large grin upon their face. The on-site restaurant has also been doing great business, especially since they decided to stay open 24 hours a day to satisfy any late night munchies. The owner of the B&B says people have no problem paying $420 for a night and that demand is so high that they’re already looking into a second location but he admits he forgets exactly where they’ve been looking because his short term memory has faded away.
Up, Up and Away Calgary, Canada In a scene right out of a Disney movie, a Calgary man used 101 helium balloons to fly over the city in what he later admitted was a publicity stunt. He attached them to a lawn chair in order to gain attention for his cleaning products company, which did receive some press after charges were pressed against the flying man. He landed unhurt before being taken in for questioning, where he disclosed that if he had been injured it would have been an even better add for his cleaning supplies because coworkers were ready to wipe away any bloodstains, should the need arise. Unfortunately his stock has not skyrocketed like his lawn chair and any uptick in revenue his company received is now paying down his legal fees.
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RockRevolt’s standpoint, Builders “will resonate with those of us that still have Tonight the Stars Revolt! in our CD cases but may make no new fans,” while New Noise Magazine suggests it’s time to crank up the Marshall stacks again (“not the return to heaviness that you’d expect). By contrast, the All Music Guide suggests more tracks along the lines of “I Want To Kill You”’s dark acoustic vibe (“makes the moments when they step away from their
“I’ve always valued aggression and attitude over technique. I just think that there’s — ultimately that’s what great rock music is.” (Powerman 5000 vocalist, SpiderOne, explaining his band’s approach) strength to try something new all the more interesting, even if they’re few and far between”). Suffice to say, Powerman 5000 doesn’t evoke apathetic reactions, which is just fine by Spider One – who remains the sole www.MichianaEntertainer.com
original member left from earlier incarnations that been the home of eight guitarists, three bassists, and three drummers. (The band’s Facebook page lists guitarists Richard Jazmin and Nick Quijano and drummer DJ Rattan in the current lineup.) In short, you’re welcome to come along for the ride – and if not, Spider One isn’t losing any sleep over it, as he informed loudwire. com. “That punk rock kid in me has never gone away,” said SpiderOne. “I’ve always valued aggression and attitude over technique. I just think that there’s — ultimately that’s what great rock music is. Whether you are a punk rock band or a metal band, or an electronic band or whatever it is you do. I always try to start from that attitude, although on this record I definitely tried to push myself a little more vocally.” Then again, with topics like 3-D body printing and the growing use of robots dominating the news, Powerman 5000’s return to the cyber sci-fi territory of albums like Tonight The Stars Revolt seems timely. Just don’t call SpiderOne a geek, though, if only because he feels so strongly about his band’s current mission. “The new material has been greeted with an enthusiasm level that I haven’t seen in a long time. I feel like we made an album that September 2015 | Volume 7, Issue 8
needs no explaining or justifying to the fans. They hear it and they like it,” he told RockRevolt. Whatever happens in the long run, SpiderOne never felt the need to surf trends before – and he’s not about to start now. “There is definitely a formula that is being used and chased these days. If in some way Powerman breaks that formula, then I feel like I’m doing my job. Being influenced by others is a natural part of creating. Imitating someone else for success is depressing,” he said. Live: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 17, Smith’s Downtown Tap & Grill, 110 Lincolnway East, Mishawaka, IN, with special guests Subterfuge, Poisoned by Aries and Even the Score (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). (574) 225-2227. $15 (advance), or $20 at the door. Available online through www. brownpapertickets.com.
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Beyond Threshold RECHARGED AND REVITALIZED, A REBORN HINDER HITS THE ROAD
eyond Threshold’s lead singer, Erik Virgin, is bubbling over, for good reason – by his own estimate, he’s only got one more day of vocal tracking left to finish. “I’m doing all sorts of crazy harmony parts to one of these songs,” said Virgin, laughing. “I went through voice training my whole life, so there’s a lot of music theorytype stuff that we do -- especially when it comes to harmony, with some of these songs. This album is all sorts of three-part, four-part, five-part, alternate melodies.” Naturally, it takes time to achieve those effects. “If you change something, it changes the whole dynamic. Luckily, I’ve got a producer (in Jason Z.) that’s patient with me – at least, at times,” said Virgin, who laughs more forcefully to emphasize his point. Once the tracking sessions wrap at
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That reality is reason enough to spend a week of studio time on those vocals and harmony parts, as Virgin’s been doing. “That’s why so many great bands have the success that they did,” said Virgin. “They do something special. They become their own genre. Bottom line is, when you want to be innovative playing heavy metal, be yourself.” He looks forward to making that case on the concert trail, of which he promises: “You’re gonna get yourself one hell of a show, that you’re gonna remember!” Virgin credits much of the energy surrounding Live The Fight’s creation to the additions of new drummer John Sergel – whom he praises as a “human metronome” – and rhythm guitarist Rolland Bell. Trevor James Brewer (bass) and founding lead guitarist Todd Paluzzi round out the current lineup.
“It’s not the same industry it was 20 years ago, and when you’re playing heavy metal, you’d better find a way to stand out – because, if you’re going to just play ‘cut and paste’ heavy metal, well, guess what? A lot of people are not going to notice it.” (Beyond Threshold’s lead singer, Erik Virgin, on the state of the industry) TVR Studios, in Rockford, IL, it’s off to post-production for Beyond Threshold’s new album, Live The Fight, which is tentatively expected in early 2016 – and one that Virgin expects to mark a major artistic progression from its last effort, Who We Are (2012). “It’s not the same industry it was 20 years ago, and when you’re playing heavy metal, you’d better find a way to stand out – because, if you’re going to just play ‘cut and paste’ heavy metal, well, guess what? A lot of people are not going to notice it,” he said. pg 20
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band claimed the right to use it. Virgin also found himself struggling to deal with his father’s death as Who We Are’s recording underway. He felt unable to work through all his emotions until shortly before sessions started for Live The Fight. “It was the first death I had ever dealt with, and it hit me pretty hard,” said Virgin. “I was in my own world, isolated from everything – a week later, I’m thrown into the studio. So there’s a lot of dark lyric writing there.” Cliched as the phrase sounds, time proved the greatest healer – once Who We Are’s album and touring cycle had ran its course, and Virgin had an extensive opportunity to deal with the aftermath of his father’s death. “That was something I didn’t want to move on from – I became my alter ego onstage, and that guy is bulletproof,” said Virgin. “That guy won’t let anything knock him down. Finally, I was able to stop, take a breath, and work on this record. It was the best thing that ever happened to me.” If nothing else, Live The Fight will showcase both sides of the emotional coin that Virgin has experienced in the last four years – and, in the process, give his fans something to think about. “Our fans will get that feeling from this record. Whether you’re dealing with a death, whether you’re dealing with a hardship, the worst possible thing that could happen to you – there’s always light at the end of the tunnel,” he said. Live: 6 p.m Saturday, November 7, with Nonpoint, Another Lost Year and Praise the Fallen, Club Fever, 222 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN. $14.44 (with fees). (574) 234-5200. Tickets available at: www. ticketmaster.com/. September 2015 | Volume 7, Issue 8
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he first commandment of playing blues is straightforward -- give the crowd an experience to remember, and they’ll come back every time, which is how the Elwood Splinters Blues Band has worked for 29 years. “We involve the crowd a lot,” asserted lead singer Harvey “Ole Harv” Stauffer. “When they leave our show, they got to clap, they got to dance, they got to sing. A lot of bands don’t realize they’re getting their energy from the people – and if it works like that, you have a great night.” The band specializes in Chicago-style blues, but also dabbles in blues-rock, rhythm ‘n’ blues, and a few strategicallychosen originals. Naturally, whether they’re originals or covers, the Elwoods tend to favor upbeat ones -- though it’s not always possible to predict which ones will get the biggest reactions. “There was an old Tampa Red thing, recorded in the ‘40s – when I first brought it to the band, they said, ‘What kind of song is this?’” said Stauffer, laughing. “It’s turned out to be one of our biggest – the crowd gets to sing, ‘She wants to sell my monkey.’” The Elwoods have released five CDs, though only one (Live At The Blueberry Festival) is still in print. Bassist Paul (“P.T.”) Thode is hoping to record another CD at this year’s Marshall County Blueberry Festival, as well. If those plans work out, “we’d probably call it something different – but there’s a real good crowd, and a lot of energy down there. The September 2015 | Vol. 7, Issue 8
live ones (CDs) really shine, compared to the way we are in the studio,” said Thode.
alive. You just don’t hear of a band keeping together for that many years,” he said.
Thode is the only original member left from the band’s founding era – while Stauffer joined in 1993, following the death of original lead singer, James Wireman. (Two other original members, saxophonist Dave Henry and drummer Dave Keehne, have also since passed away.)
Throughout its career, the band has shared stages with legends like Lonnie Brooks, Pinetop Perkins and Son Seals – among numerous others – and earned a top 10 placing in 1991, in the Willie Dixon Foundation’s National Blues Competition, which Thode singles out as one of its major accomplishments.
Tommy Barrett (guitar), Rob Hunter (drums, percussion, backup vocals), David Lee (saxophones, flute) and Tom Taylor (organ, piano, backup vocals) round out the current lineup. Wireman’s energy and charisma played a major role in getting the Elwoods up and running, as well. As Thode recalls, Wireman was doing some indoor painting for a shoe shop in LaPorte, IN – when he paused to share his vision with the owner. “He (Wireman) says, ‘You know, Jim, I’m gonna start me a blues band. I got a splinter in my finger -- Elwood Splinters Blues Band, that’s what it’s gonna be called,’” recalled Thode. “That’s how it all got started.” Before long, though, the members realized that they liked each other’s company enough to continue flying the Elwood Splinters flag. “Part of it is keeping Brother James’s dream alive, of that band – and (also), our love of blues,” said Thode. Stauffer strongly supports that opinion, for personal reasons.
As part of its commitment to the blues, the band also ran its own festival in LaPorte for 21 years, until 2011, when the logistical issues got too difficult to handle. “All of a sudden, you need three cops, instead of one, and the rent raised 50 percent. It gets to the point where it’s less work to book a gig, than to throw a whole blues fest for one night,” said Thode. However, no matter where the Elwoods play, they’ll work hard to connect with those paying to see them – which is what good live music is all about, Stauffer feels. “They’ll go home and tell their friends, ‘Man, I just seen this band – they let me clap, they let me sing, let me feel like I was somebody. They knew that I was in the crowd.’ That’s the longevity of the band,” he said. Live: September 26th at Kubiak’s Tavern, Niles MI. $5 Cover.
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Q: How do you make University of Notre Dame cookies?
his arm. He asks what it is. The guy replies, “Its pussy willow.” He says, “Hold on, let me get my hat.”
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Q: What should you do if you find three Fighting Irish fans buried up to their neck in cement? A: Get more cement. _________________
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Q: Why does Michigan have a big football stadium? A: They have big heads.
Q. What is the most common line used by an Michigan State alum? A. Would you like fries with that? _____
Stress Management
An office manager arrives at his department and sees an employee sitting behind his desk totally stressed out. He gives him the advice: “I went home every afternoon for two weeks and had myself pampered by my wife. It was fantastic and it really helped, you should try it too!”. Two weeks later when the manager arrives at his department he sees the man happy and full of energy at his desk. The faxes are piling up and the computer is running at full speed. “I see you followed my advice?”. “I did”, answers the employee, “It was great! By the way I didn’t know you had such a nice house!”. _____
Doctor Visit
A 92 year-old man went to the doctor to get a physical. A few days later the doctor saw the man walking down the street with a gorgeous young lady on his arm. At his follow up visit the doctor talked to the man and said, “You’re really doing great, aren’t you?” The man replied, “Just doing what you said Doctor, ‘Get a hot mamma and be cheerful’.” The Doctor said, “I didn’t say that. I said you got a heart murmur. Be careful.” __________
Catching Chickens
A guy is walking down the street with some chicken wire under his arm. His neighbor sees him and asks what he has. The guy replies, “Its chicken wire and I’m going to catch some chickens.” His neighbor says, “You fool, you can’t catch chickens with chicken wire.” Later that night, he sees the guy walking down the street dragging 12 chickens. The next day he sees him walking down the street with some duct tape under his arm. Once again he asks what the guy is up to. The guy says he has some duct tape and he is going to catch some ducks. He replies, “You fool, you can’t catch ducks with duct tape.” Sure enough later that night, he sees the guy walking down the street dragging 12 ducks behind him. The next day, he sees the guy walking with something else under
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Four Friends Four men got together at a reunion. Three of them had sons and they started bragging about them, while the fourth guy went to the can to take a sh*t. The first man said his son was doing so well, he now owned a factory, manufacturing furniture. Why, just the other day he gave his best friend a whole house full of brand new furniture. The second man said his son was doing just as well. He was a manager at a car sales firm. Why, just the other day he gave his best friend a Ferrari. The third man said his was doing well too. He was a manager at a bank. Why, just the other day he gave his best friend the money to buy a house. The fourth man came back, and the other three told him they were just talking about how successful their sons are. He just shook his head and said his son was gay and hadn’t amounted to much. But he must be doing something right because, just the other day he was given a house, furniture and a Ferrari by his friends! ________________________________________ House Special A man travels to Spain and goes to a Madrid restaurant for a late dinner. He orders the house special and he is brought a plate with potatoes, corn, and two large meaty objects. “What’s this?” he asks. “Cojones, senor,” the waiter replies. “What are cojones?” the man asks. “Cojones,” the waiter explains, “are the testicles of the bull who lost at the arena this afternoon.” At first the man is disgusted, but being the adventurous type, he decides to try this local delicacy. To his amazement, it is quite delicious. In fact, it is so good that he decides to come back again the next night and order it again. After dinner the man informed the waiter that these were better than the pair he had the previous afternoon but the portion was much smaller. “Senor,” the waiter explains, “the bull does not lose every time.” ________________________________________ Fishing Trip A man phones home from his office and says to his wife, “I have the chance to go fishing for a week. It’s the opportunity of a lifetime. I have to leave right away. Pack my clothes, my fishing equipment, and especially my blue silk pajamas. I’ll be home in an hour to pick them up.” The man rushes home to grab everything. He hugs his wife, apologizes for the short notice, and then hurries off. A week later, the man returns and his wife asks, “Did you have a good trip, dear?” The man replies, “Yep, the fishing was great... but you forgot to pack my blue silk pajamas.” His wife smiles and says, “Oh, no I didn’t... I put them in your tackle box!”
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