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I have seen Pete Yorn play a three times with a different backing band each time. Generally speaking, each of the shows still had a similar rock feel. That being said, The Olms is not Pete Yorn. It is a band with a completely different sound thanks to Yorn's collaboration with JD King. King looks like he walked out of the 1960s and has that general vibe. This was my favorite thing about this collaboration. It was interesting, and the songwriting/performance was great. The show was a lot more low key than a usual PY show, but the energy fit the music. King is a multi-instrumentalist, and blends his time between keys, acoustic guitar, and even the flute for the song Another Daydream. PY spends the entire show on acoustic guitar. I really enjoyed the show, would recommend it to any PY fan, and will definitely keep an eye out for The Olms in the future!

I've been a Big Phat Band fan for years so their kick-a__ performance was just what I was expecting. But this was the first time that I heard Sara Gazarek live, and I thought she was fantastic. She has impressive musical underpinnings which, ahem, match those great looking legs. I thought her command of complex/demanding rhythmic structures was particularly impressive. Gordon Goodwin may want to consider her for a couple songs on a future CD. I'd go for it.

The Hockeytown BrewHaHa was pretty cool. Six food stands, plus Cheli's Chili and twenty breweries made for a pretty endless possibility of combinations. I made it my personal goal to use my six beer tokens entirely on beers I had never tried before. I had some excellent beers and a couple of not so good. The food was good, all sample sized but I still ended up full. Ned's grass-fed cattle burger makes me want to seek their trailer out this summer and El Guapo's adobo chicken taco was fabulous. The arena floor was pretty crowded but the lines seemed to move fairly quickly. The tours were disorganized and rushed though. Especially bice was the tie-in with Motor City Casino Hotel, complete with shuttle.

Great show & won a free ride home from Lexis The Crows & the Trucks's what a line up Jackie Green was a great addition

I have listened to Languages so many times, but Owen and his crazy talented boys, just rocked every single song out! The video was a great complement, especially loved Popeye and the tribute to other musicians!! The encore was a show unto itself! I felt like Owen really put himself 100% in to the album and even more of himself in to the performance Saturday night. He's one of Indiana's finest musicians EVER! I wish him continued success and all the energy he needs to continue his form of creating his art.

Courage my Love has really good music and the band members are truly exceptional people, so nice. Not to mention, they put on such a great live show!

Lead singer was underwhelming, but the band did a great job!

Carly Rose was the headliner of a three act show ...in an amusement park. I probably shouldn't have expected much, but I wanted more than a 30 minute set from her. She sounded great. Carly Rose is truly a gifted vocalist. It may take some time for her to get comfortable on stage and develop a rapport with an audience. Her stage presence was a bit 'canned'. And there was an awkward moment when she departed the stage so soon, the fans were left wandering is that all, only to have her brother come on stage in a weak attempt to rile us up to coax her back on.

If they had this event 15 years ago, the movement would have never died.

Wanted - The Ultimate Tribute to Bon Jovi is absolutely phenomenal. Their musicianship and authenticity is off the charts amazing. The Cannery's sound system is fabulous. (One note, there's more than one Bon Jovi tribute band named Wanted. This is the band out of LA which isn't the band in the photo.) If you like Bon Jovi music, you will love this band!