Down The Line Tribute At Embassy
FORT WAYNE– The Embassy Theatre’s Down the Line: Legends from Locals, presented by Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, continues the tradition as a one-night music tribute to five legends of rock-n-roll to benefit the Embassy Theatre. This year, bagpipes will take to the stage to play some AC/DC, the Grande Page Organ will be playing some David Bowie and there will be a memorial tribute to artist Lou Reed who died in October of last year.
Tickets for this all-ages show on Saturday, Feb. 22 are $12 in advance and $15 the week of the show. A limited number of early entry tickets are also available for $20. Tickets are on sale now at the Embassy Theatre box office, all other Ticketmaster locations and Ticketmaster.com.
Experience David Bowie as performed by the Hope Arthur Orchestra. Rock with Van Halen by the Little Green Men. Encounter Lou Reed and the music of the Velvet Underground from Heaven’s Gateway Drugs. Relive the music from the Allman Brothers Band from Phil’s Family Lizard and rock the house to AC/DC performed by the River Bottom Nitemare Band with special guest, the O-Tools Bagpipe Brigade.
“The Embassy Theatre is a vital part of Fort Wayne’s downtown and a special local landmark that rivals any historical theater in the country,” said Jahnae Erpenbach, Hoosier Park Racing & Casino’s vice president and general manager of gaming. “We’re proud to continue our Down the Line sponsorship for a sixth year and help ensure the Embassy continues to be the premier entertainment venue for the northeast Indiana community.
“Down the Line allows local bands to feel the power of playing on the Embassy stage and gives the people of northeast Indiana an opportunity to enjoy great music in a spectacular setting, showcasing the talented musicians of the local community. It’s going to be another night to remember and we’re excited to be part of this event once again.”
The Hope Arthur Orchestra will perform the music of David Bowie, Little Green Men performs the music of Van Halen, Phil’s Family Lizard performs music from the Allman Brothers Band, Heaven’s Gateway Drugs performs Lou Reed and the music of the Velvet Underground, and River Bottom Nitemare Band performs AC/DC with special guest O-Tools Bagpipe Brigade.
Down the Line, a truly unique celebration of music, the arts and community, is a fundraiser for the Embassy Theatre as well as a considerable opportunity for local acts to play legendary music on the renowned Embassy stage.