Though the ground was wet, skies were clear and the park was packed tonight to celebrate the annual Blues and BBQ Concert. The concert began at 6 p.m. at the Glover Pavilion. The evening’s entertainment began with a performance by Elwood Splinters Blues Band, known as the “hardest working blues band”. Barbecue, ice cream, cotton …read more.

The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host its free Blues and BBQ Concert beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, July 10, at the Glover Pavilion, 225 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw. The evening kicks off with the Elwood Splinters Blues Band, touted “the hardest working blues band.” Then, at 8 p.m., legendary blues …read more.

Come party on the plaza at Fridays by the Fountain in front of the Morris Performing Arts Center. This week’s artist is Chicago-born Duke Tumatoe, fusing gritty R&B, rock, blues, and funk.

The blues is a curious thing. It’s structure is simple, primarily composed of five-note scales within simple chord progressions. Lyrically it’s not all that complex, though subject matter can span from the comedic to the heartbreaking. Also, it’s not terribly heavy, nor terribly soft. Yet it remains arguably one of the most influential, widely-loved musical …read more.

Contracts with entertainment for the Warsaw Parks Department’s concert series and a step towards a chance to be a part of the state’s Stellar Communities Program were among approvals this morning at the Warsaw Board of Public Works & Safety meeting. Contracts were approved with Duke Tumatoe and the Elwood Splinters Band for the July …read more.