Dave Carlock’s Best Bets: April 12-18

Published 4:24 pm Thursday, April 11, 2013

Friday,  April 12
‘On the Road’
10 p.m.
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center 100 Performing Arts Center
Notre Dame, Ind        (574) 631-2800

The film version of Kerouac’s “On the Road” at DeBartolo’s THX theater, what more do I have to say? If you’re too lazy to get on the road to see it, you won’t get it anyway!
Check it out: bit.ly/144upSK

Saturday, April 13
The Chuck Jagers and Slim Gypsy Baggage
9 p.m.
The Livery
190 Fifth St., Benton Harbor
(269) 925-8760

While helping celebrate Chuck Jagers’ guitarist Mikey G’s birthday at the Livery, check out a double bill with Slim Gypsy Baggage featuring Morgan Ingle, who you may remember tearing up Amy Winehouse’s “Rehab” with Dave Carlock’s Funkin’ Rock Orchestra at Studio 376 during Senior PGA week 2012.
Check it out: liverybrew.com

Sunday, Arpil 14
Jukebox Junction starring The Diamonds
with The Glenn Miller Orchestra
7 p.m.
Lake Michigan College Mendel Center
2755 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor
(269) 927-1221

The most sought-after big band in the world today backs up the Diamonds as they pull out 40 songs from four decades of jukebox hits.
Pull out anyone who can remember the golden age of rock and the big band era and get them to this show, they’ll have a blast.
Check it out: lmcmainstage.org/jukebox
Tuesday, April 16
Comedy Class
7 p.m.
The Drop Comedy Club
822 S. Lafayette Blvd.
South Bend, Ind.
(574) 310-4582

Get instruction on what stand-up comedy is all about by 10 year-plus comedy veteran John Osborne. Comedy Open Mic to follow class so you can use the tips you learn in trial by fire.
Check it out:  thedropcomedyclub.com

Wednesday, April 17
Hugo Ferreira of Tantric: Acoustic show with special guests Joe Feinhold
and Jessica Jernigan
7 p.m.
103.9 The Bear Real Rock Wednesday
Sky Lounge
100 N. Center St., Suite 39
Mishawaka, Ind.
(574) 257-0759

If you’re a fan of Tantric, you’ll want to see Hugo go Unplugged. Having worked with violinist Jessica Jernigan on several sessions in my recording studio, I’d say to be sure you catch her portion of the show, too.
Check it out: bit.ly/10K3czq

Send info on events you think Dave should know about to DaveCarlocksBestBets@27sounds.com.