Well, last time I was with my friend Ashley, we were together, but today we're on zoom.

I'm excited for this upcoming events that you have at the Acorn and this one is unique.

I grew up listening to records of Def Leppard, but this is a whole new gamut because this is all a woman band 100%.

Her Styria is actually billed as the only all woman Def Leppard tribute band.

The only one that's.

That's until I hear otherwise.

That's correct.

Until you and I start one.

Right.

That's right, that's right.

One of two.

But no.

They are a group of incredibly talented musicians playing the iconic hits of Def Leppard that you and I know, but with an awesome twist.

You know, it gives a fresh take on something that I think everybody feels nostalgic about and loves rocking out to.

It rocks just as hard, and I guarantee that it will be such a high energy way to ring in.

Actually, the 4th of July weekend.

Okay.

Yeah.

When is it happening?

They're going to be with us Friday, July 3rd.

And so that was just an incredible way.

What is more inherently iconically American than just rocking out on July 3rd and in this new, unique way?

You know, I guarantee it's nothing you've seen before, but also an experience that will harken back to some of those nostalgic memories you have to your favorite songs like Pour Some Sugar on Me?

Yes, successes.

Everybody is just like, can we karaoke this along with them?

Like a hundred?

I could definitely be singing from your seats.

I think that's encouraged.

Okay, let's talk about like, the classic rock n roll and why, you know, we continue to focus on that.

Obviously there's a huge audience for it, but we do what we want to bring them in because it really is kind of that soul to rock and roll 100%.

And what I would add is, you know, we have an eclectic mix of shows here at The Acorn, but especially these like rock tributes, even create an experience that you can't get anywhere else.

I mean, hey, some of these are bands you cannot see anymore traveling and touring in the same way as maybe in their heyday.

But be, you know, it creates just such a communal experience.

Everybody is singing along, everybody is having a fantastic time.

You know, it's unlike really any other live experience.

And it's so different than listening to those vinyls at home.

I mean, it's lightning in a bottle, having that exchange with that artist, but also with the room, it really feels like a party because everybody's singing along.

Everybody's so engaged and excited to be hearing their favorite songs performed live at a high, high level.

And now her stereo has never been to the Acorn before.

Correct?

That's right.

This is the first time we've had for stereo, so we are very excited.

It was a great get.

We're so thrilled they're coming.

They're actually bringing a signed guitar that they're going to give away at the show would be very cool okay.

How do I sign up for that?

Because that sounds pretty cool.

Details will be on site.

So that gives away will be happening for those who are here that night.

I love it, I love it.

Let's talk about the band itself.

Where are they from?

How long have they been around?

Totally.

So her stereo has been touring for actually quite a while.

They are based here in the Midwest.

They do a ton of like Chicago, Illinois dates, a lot of festivals and we are so excited to have them with us on July 3rd, which was a great date to get them for.

Absolutely.

So they play bigger rooms than us quite, quite a lot of the time.

So we're very excited that they'll be doing a more intimate show here at the Acorn, and it is going to be indoors.

Correct.

That's correct.

So in our theater space, which means people need to get tickets, right?

That's right.

Yeah.

So you can go to Acorn to get tickets, bring your friends.

Like I said, it's going to be a party.

And such a great way.

Especially a lot of folks will have family in town for 4th of July festivities and July.

It's just a great way to kick off the weekend.

You don't have to worry about entertaining folks.

You've got a ready made party that I promise I'll be talking about for years to come.

I love it how many people can fit in that venue?

Remind me 300.

So it is.

Gotta get those tickets right?

Exactly.

But it's only a 300% space, so it's really intimate, but it'll feel like a great party.

Okay, awesome.

Anything else you want to tell us about history?

I'm excited for this.

I mean, okay, I have to ask you about that because how many times do you have, like a woman tribute band coming?

Sure.

Right.

We're right.

I mean, it's really unique in particularly around bands that I think people think are more traditionally male.

You know, men don't have sort of a monopoly on rock and roll, right?

Which I think maybe people don't, don't always see the way that we're presenting.

So, you know, it's really exciting to be able to have just an all female, certainly women fronted bands like all of the musicians are female presenting.

And I think that's such a fun way to demonstrate that, you know, we can rock just as hard as as men and yeah, murder, depending on who you ask.

And, you know, it's so much fun to get to see femininity in that light.

I think I love it.

And I mean, for those of us who grew up playing the records, this is a great way to showcase it to our families, too.

This is family friendly, right?

Yeah.

It is.

I mean, it's that's family friendly as Def Leppard is.

Right?

So I think so.

You know, I think that they have all that music has always been listening to the records.

So a bit crafts and a little bit, you know, seeing what you can get away with like rock and roll always has been.

But no, this will be a fun show if you've got younger family members that love Def Leppard.

Of course they're welcome.

Yeah, we got to rock on.

That's right, that's right.

And now I know this isn't happening until July 3rd, but you guys have other stuff coming up even before that.

I know you have a busy summer for you.

We really do.

So we've got coming up this weekend.

Obviously, Flag Day is iconic here in Three Oaks.

We have the largest Flag Day parade in the world.

And and wear that with pride.

And so around Flag Day tonight Thursday June 11th, we've got the Jason Carter Band with Bobcat Opossum, its iconic bluegrass band with bobcat opossums.

Been here before in many iterations, and we're so thrilled to have them back.

And Jason Carter Band is excellent.

So it's that Americana bluegrass feel great lead into the weekend.

Friday, June 12th.

We've got Sidney Adams, who is an up and coming exactly a fresh voice in traditional country and bluegrass again, kind of that very Americana vibe.

Erin Conley is joining Sidney on that concert, which will be thrilling and has a wonderful local following as well.

And then Saturday night we've got a tribute act, fearless.

It's a tribute to Taylor Swift and that show of glass on her favorite date, the 13th perfect.

Is that line up exactly.

And so, you know, again, just such a fun atmosphere, a great way to see a live version of the stuff that you've only listened to, recorded, maybe, and be able to sing along and experienced live.

All right.

So some great stuff happening this weekend.

I know you guys have a bigger lineup coming or ahead for the summer too.

Where can people get more information for that and how they get their tickets?

Totally.

So everything can be found right on Acorn Live.

And you can sign up for our email list.

So we send out emails with announcements of all of these shows.

We have some exciting announcements.

We just announced Garrison Keillor and Jeff Tweedy and Soul Rebels and just some incredible acts.

We've got all kinds of community events coming up.

We have our Acorn Pride celebration events for in June.

We've also got our youth camp launching in July, singer songwriter competition in July.

There's just so much going on Acorn Live, and you sign up for our email list, and that's the best way to keep on top of everything going on.

I love, and this is why we love to share organizations like this around the community, because you guys have so much to offer, and especially for those folks who love music or maybe haven't been exposed to some things yet, this is the way to do it.

Come and sample it and fall in love with it 100%.

I have to share that one in every shows that we present is totally free to attend.

And so we actually have a series featuring local artists called Midwest Made that will be launching Sunday, July 5th and will be the next six Sundays.

That is an outdoor concert series featuring local that.

Exactly.

It's out on our plaza.

We'll bring the chairs you just bring yourself and that is totally free to attend.

Those are in the afternoons again.

Check that out at Acorn Live.

But those are fabulous shows.

We've got some great sponsors making that happen for us.

It's a really exciting piece.

But yeah, if you've never been to a live show, that's such a great opportunity.

And those shows are incredible.

The talent is next level.

It's really I love it.

You do a great job of facilitating all of the incredible talent that comes right here to Michiana.

So thank you for being a part of our community.

Ashley.

Oh our pleasure.

Thank you, thank you.