Live music in Newark, OH

Katie and the RED HOTS bring live rock and roll to Townz Family Billiards in Newark. The band performs a set of rock and roll for a night of live music at this local venue.

This event features live musical performances presented in real time for an in-person listening experience.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy stepped into the grunge era in sharp suits with brass in hand and kept the spirit of swing in the spotlight. More than three decades later, they remain a standard bearer. Founded by singer and guitarist Scotty Morris and drummer Kurt Sodergren, the band helped fuel the 1990s swing resurgence by blending classic American jazz, swing, and dixieland with the punch of a modern rock show. Their breakthrough with the film Swingers sent songs like "You & Me & the Bottle Makes 3" and "Go Daddy-O" into the mainstream. Highlights since then include a Super Bowl halftime performance, seven appearances on The Tonight Show, music featured in Friends and Despicable Me, collaborations with leading symphony orchestras, performances for three U.S. Presidents, more than two million albums sold, and over 3,000 concerts at a steady touring pace. The original core remains in place, anchored by Morris and Sodergren and driven by a powerhouse horn section made for the stage. Recordings capture part of what they do, yet the live show is the focus. The brass hits with extra force, the rhythm loosens just right, and by the second song a roomful of strangers often becomes a loud, happy crowd. A 1928 stage sets the scene for a night like this.

Enjoy a weekly line dance night that blends instruction and social dancing. Instructor Lori Ferbrache teaches two to three line dances to kick things off, then the floor opens for more dancing with music from DJ Jeff James. Drinks are available for purchase. A cover charge applies for those participating in the class: $5 for ages 21 and up, and $10 for ages 18 to 20. All cover proceeds support the instructor and DJ.