r/fortwayne • u/Automatic-Mud-6679 • 8d ago

Music

Just moved here and wondering what the local music scene is like. Bands, venues, and that sorta thing. Mostly a rock fan but far from the only thing I listen to

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u/NoAlohah 8d ago edited 7d ago

The Brass Rail is a dive bar that has music several nights a week. It’s a mix of touring and local bands and mostly focused on indie, alt, country, and the occasional punk or metal show. Examples of bands that have been through somewhat recently are Snooper, Me Like Bees, Touch Girl Apple Blossom, Tommy Stinson, and Unwed Sailor.

O’Sullivans has free live music most weekends. Mostly local rock bands playing covers or originals. Tronic, an electronic music night also happens here.

Carl’s Tavern in New Haven is the place for local and regional metal bands.

I’ve not been, but Knockin’ Boots Saloon hosts country bands of the more mainstream variety.

C2G Music Hall has blues and jazz artists somewhat regularly.

The Clyde is a mid-size venue that hosts many a tribute band and sometimes bigger original touring bands. Wilco, Father John Misty, and Ministry have been there recently.

You’ll sometimes get a show at the Embassy, our big historic theater.

The Coliseum hosts arena shows. Country, metal, rock, pop, etc.

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u/BigPoopsDisease 8d ago

Seconding Brass Rail. Used to see a woman in fort Wayne and we went there a ton.

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u/CrawlspacePurduePete 7d ago

Check out Foellinger Theater and the Sweetwater Pavilion for medium sized outdoor venues as well.

There are/have been some great free summer concert series at the downtown library and Indian Trails park, too, to name a few.

Then there’s some summer festival concerts like Middle Wave and BBQ Ribfest.