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Grande Gigs

Grande Gigs promotes various genres of music into venues of different sizes in Fort Wayne. Specializing in bringing touring acts with local openers.

I first started promoting shows at the Art Factory in 2001 with my band the Rupert Bomb. We threw shows till 2004 when the building was set to be demolished. We then went on to do house shows at "The Rupert Bomb House" at Wallen & Lima Rd. We were also running a recording studio and record label at the time called Burning Trash Records. After closing the studio and stopping the house shows in 2005

I moved onto doing shows at area bars like The Brass Rail, O'Sullivans and in the Tiger Room at CS3 or Welch's Ale House depending on what year we're talking. Grande Gigs became known for throwing some of the best punk rock shows in town. Eventually in 2019 I opened an all ages venue called the Muse On Main with my best bud Dylan Roldan. It quickly became known as a spot to see local bands play original music and see local art in the gallery, often times giving artists their first opportunity to showcase their talents. Through Covid we were able to see several bands & artists grow their fan bases and build their confidence in their skills and advance their talents to a wider audience in Fort Wayne and beyond. We are proud of what we accomplished as a business and for the local music & arts scene. We were recently given an opportunity to sell the building that houses the Muse On Main and decided to accept the offer. We will be closing the Muse at the end of September. Our last show at the Muse On Main will be on Sept. 17, 2022. After announcing the closure of the Muse, Piere's Entertainment Center has reached out to me to work with them at promoting shows into Stan's Room & the main room at Piere's. I am promoting my first shows in the venue in October. This could lead to a more expanded role at the venue soon. Please stay tuned for upcoming announcements about future bookings. Besides promoting events, I am also available for band management, tour booking, band merchandising & more. Please feel free to message me with any questions.

05/02/2026

TONIGHT Schlumpty Dumpty with Mudland and Olivia & the Garden Dogs in Stan's Room at Century Music Hall in Fort Wayne!

All Ages (21+ to drink)
$15 at the door
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm
🎟: https://www.eventim.us/event/schlumpty-dumpty/681402

04/30/2026

Grande Gigs is taking over Century Music Hall this weekend!!!

Friday in the Main Room is the Party of the CENTURY with America's #1 Poison Tribute Ride The Wind - The Poison Experience

Friday in Stan's Room is Divorced Dad Experience with Norwind & Fort Fighters - A Foo Fighters Experience

Saturday in Stan's Room is Schlumpty Dumpty with Mudland & Olivia & the Garden Dogs

04/18/2026

Get ready for the party of the season. 🔥

We’re bringing Detroit’s own Ride The Wind - The Poison Experience America’s #1 tribute to Poison, to town for one massive night of 80s magic.

This is more than glam metal. It’s the full 80s takeover. Big hair and arena anthems. New wave synth vibes like Duran Duran. Alternative edge in the spirit of The Cure. Neon lights, MTV energy, and songs you still know by heart.

Tickets will go fast and this will sell out. Don’t be the one hearing about it the next day.

Grab your crew and let’s party like it’s 1986. 🎸✨

Fri, May 1st. 2026
at Century Music Hall
www.centurymusichall.com

Doors| 6:30pm
Cherry Bomb Fort Wayne | 7-7:30pm
Weird Science: Indiana's Premier New Wave R***e | 7:45-8:45pm
Ride The Wind - The Poison Experience | 9pm

Tickets On-Sale NOW!!!
https://www.eventim.us/event/ride-the-wind/676839

Ride The Wind - America’s #1 Poison Tribute LIVE! in Fort WayneTICKETS: https://www.eventim.us/event/ride-the-wind/676839Friday, May 1st. 2026 Piere’s & MetalAfro Promotions presents,RIDE THE WINDAmer

04/07/2026

🎟: https://www.eventim.us/event/takers-remnants/677643

Grande Gigs & Century Music Hall Present:

𝐍𝐎 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑
Featuring Indianapolis-based metalcore bands 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐒 & 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒
Get ready to mosh and two-step through crushing riffs, brutal breakdowns, and melodic choruses that hit just as hard and leave you wanting more. There’s no place like the pit!

Takers
www.takersband.com
https://rebrand.ly/TAKERS-Spotify

Remnants
www.remnantsband.com
https://rebrand.ly/REMNANTS-spotify

With Support From:

Featherweight
Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/Featherweight

Sons Of The Pyre
Sons Of The Pyre is a nu-metal band from Fort Wayne, Indiana, known for making waves in the music scene with their heavy sound and energetic shows, often seen performing locally at venues like Piere's Mainstage, with members involved in digital content!
Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/SonsOfThePyre

The Sick Within - Fort Wayne nu-metal

CrownWav - Fort Wayne nu-metal

April 10th in Stan’s Room @ Century Music Hall
Doors: 6:30 | Show 7pm
$15 presale | $20 at the door
ALL AGES (21+ w valid ID to drink)
5629 St. Joe Rd Fort Wayne, Indiana

04/05/2026

Get ready for the party of the season. 🔥

We’re bringing Detroit’s own Ride The Wind, America’s #1 tribute to Poison, to town for one massive night of 80s magic.

This is more than glam metal. It’s the full 80s takeover. Big hair and arena anthems. New wave synth vibes like Duran Duran. Alternative edge in the spirit of The Cure. Neon lights, MTV energy, and songs you still know by heart.

Tickets will go fast and this will sell out. Don’t be the one hearing about it the next day.

Grab your crew and let’s party like it’s 1986. 🎸✨

Fri, May 1st. 2026 at Century Music Hall www.centurymusichall.com

Doors| 6:30pm
Cherry Bomb| 7-7:30pm
Weird Science| 7:45-8:45pm
Ride The Wind| 9pm

Tickets On-Sale NOW!!!
https://www.eventim.us/event/ride-the-wind/676839

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01/24/2026

🐕 TONIGHT - Kennels in a Kasket IV 🐕
Carrion Throne , Through N Through & Parasite are performing in Stan's Room at Piere's to raise money & awareness for Project Hope Animal Rescue

FREE ENTRY
All Donations will go to Project Hope Animal Rescue
ALL AGES (21+ w/ID to drink)
Doors 6PM / Show 7PM

Hosted by Jeffrey Meredith & Grande Gigs

Event: Kennels in a Kasket IV - Benefit for Project Hope Animal Rescue

01/17/2026

🤘TONIGHT on Piere's Main Stage🤘
Prowler - Metallica Tribute with
Tattered & Torn - Detroit's Slipknot Tribute Band &
Domination Detroit - Pantera Tribute

🎟️: https://tinyurl.com/y7ym4tty
Saturday, Jan 17, 2026

Doors: 6:00PM Show: 7:00PM / All Ages
Presented by Grande Gigs

Event: HEADBANGERS WANTED - Tribute to METAL w/Prowler | Tattered & Torn | Domination Detroit @ Piere's

12/24/2025

FRIDAY in Stan’s Room: FIX the Gift by Having Fun! with: Late Night Nova | Juandissimo & Friends | Sahara in Stan's Room

TICKETS: https://www.eventim.us/event/rhythm-bloom-juandissimo-sahara/675440

Doors 7pm | Music 8pm
Entry: $10
ALL AGES (21+ w/ID to drink)

Presented by: Grande Gigs - https://www.facebook.com/grandegigs

In Stan's Room
5629 St Joe Rd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46835

Live Performances from:

Sahara - https://www.facebook.com/sahara.fw/

Juandissimo & Friends - https://www.instagram.com/juandissimo_band/

Late Night Nova

FIX the Gift by Having Fun! with: Late Night Nova | Juandissimo & Friends | Sahara in Stan's Room

11/25/2025

🤠 FRIDAY DECEMBER 5TH: Christopher Shayne will be kicking off his WILD WEST RUN of shows in Stan's Room at Piere's. 🤠

Local cowboys The LAST Chiefs will be performing as well. We're still looking for another talented act to open the show. Send a private message if you're interested performing.

ALL AGES WELCOME
(Must be 21+ w/ valid ID to drink)
Doors 7pm | Performances Start at 8pm
$15 at the door or buy $10 tickets online or from a local band member.

🎟: https://www.eventim.us/event/christopher-shayne/672226

Facebook Event: Christopher Shayne on his Wild West Run w The Last Chiefs in Bobby McGee's @ Piere's

11/08/2025

Want to thank everyone that showed up last night to witness an amazing showing from the legendary performer HR of Bad Brains. It was such a great night. It truly is sad that there were not more people there to be a part of it. I know as a Promoter I did everything I could to make sure everyone knew about the show & what to expect. I'm really starting to lose faith in Fort Wayne's music scene and am questioning if it's still worth trying to bring these talented bands & performers to town anymore. It seems like there are more opportunities to do so popping up, but what's the point if noone is even gonna show up?

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