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Thursday, June 28, 7:30 pm
Moon Songs and Moon Shadows
The Songs of Paul Simon and Cat Stevens Tickets: $ 22 /$ 11 Children age 3-17 * The Blue Canvas Orchestra and guest artist Corey Carlson perform the songs of two of their favorite singer / songwriters: Paul Simon and Cat Stevens. Some of Paul’ s most memorable hits include“ Kodachrome,”“ Bridge over Troubled Water,”“ Red Rubber Ball,”“ Call Me Al” and“ Song about the Moon.” Cat Stevens, who has since changed his name to Yusef Islam, is celebrated for the songs of an era including“ Moon Shadow,”“ Peace Train,”“ Wild World,” and“ Oh Very Young.” Also plays: July 20 Sponsored by Karen Traut and Myra Ehnert
Friday, June 29, 7:30 pm
Ladies of the Canyon
Songs of Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Mama Cass and More Tickets: $ 22 /$ 11 Children age 3-17 * Laurel Canyon was a hotbed of music in the early 1970s. Joni Mitchell, Carole King and Cass Elliott were resident mainstays of that time. But other amazing women were also linked to this magical time and place: Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, Janis Joplin, Michelle Phillips and Dusty Springfield among others. Come and see what we dug up in the history of Laurel Canyon from the women’ s perspective. This show features Cheryl Leah, Mary Lou Williams, Danielle Nepstad and Alissa Rhode plus our all-talented Blue Canvas Orchestra. Also plays: July 14, July 26, August 8 Sponsored by Myra Ehnert
Saturday, June 30, 7:30 pm
Glen Campbell – The Farewell Tour
Opening Set by Blue Canvas Orchestra Tickets: $ 80 /$ 70 /$ 55 During his 50 years in show business, Campbell has released more than 70 albums, sold 45 million records and racked up 12 Gold albums, 4 Platinum albums and 1 Double-Platinum album. Campbell’ s hits include“ Gentle on My Mind,”“ By the Time I Get to Phoenix,”“ Wichita Lineman,”“ Galveston,”“ Rhinestone Cowboy” and“ Southern Nights.” Glen’ s kicking band today consists of three of his incredibly talented children. After announcing in 2011 that he is showing early signs of Alzheimer’ s Disease, Campbell announced that he would launch a farewell tour to reach as many of his fans as he could before he officially retired from the music business. Sponsored by Essentia Health, Ashland Clinic
Sunday, July 1, 7:30 pm
Masters of Motown
Tickets: $ 48 /$ 38 /$ 26 In the early 60’ s some of the most iconic names in the history of popular music were discovered in the Motor City, better known simply as Motown. Masters of Motown is a celebration of these artists, their music and their style. The show features stylishly costumed and fully choreographed tributes to both male and female groups backed by a live band. Masters of Motown present some of our favorites by The Temptations, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Four Tops, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Jackson Five, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Stevie Wonder, The Commodores and many more! Sponsored by Ruth Goetz and Kim Ogle
Tuesday, July 3, 7:30 pm
The Travelin’ McCourys with Keller Williams
All Seats Reserved $ 36 The Travelin’ McCourys are the latest incarnation of the most awarded band in the history of bluegrass – The Del McCoury Band. Keller Williams is known as one of the most innovative solo singer / songwriters of this generation. Brought together by equal parts mutual admiration and the desire to change the musical landscape while staying true to their roots, The Travelin’ McCourys and Keller Williams are a perfect- albeit unexpected- fit.
This show may have a standing and dancing crowd, please select your seating accordingly.
Thursday, July 5, 7:30 pm
American Stories
Tickets: $ 22 Adult /$ 11 Children age 3-17 * The Blue Canvas Orchestra, led by Musical Director Ed Willett, walks back in time through some of the most poignant stories and momentous episodes of our country’ s founding. See page 5 for complete description. Sponsored by Joanne and Jim Collins
Friday, July 6, 7:30 pm
Dark Star Orchestra
“ Continuing the Grateful Dead Concert Experience” All Seats Reserved or Gen. Admission Grounds Passes $ 30 Presenting its critically acclaimed live show to Deadheads both young and old, Dark Star Orchestra has been“ raising the Dead” for over a decade, drawing nationwide attention. Critics aren’ t the only ones singing Dark Star Orchestra’ s praises. Numerous original members of the Grateful Dead have played alongside DSO – one had this to say:“ A couple of times when I had my back to John onstage and he started to sing, I had this weird sense that it was Jerry.” – Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder / vocalist / guitarist, frequent DSO guest
This show may have a standing and dancing crowd, please select your seating accordingly.
Saturday, July 7, 7:30 pm
Burton Cummings with the Burton Cummings Band Opening Set by The Decades Tickets:$ 65 /$ 55 /$ 40 Burton Cummings, the voice of the legendary Canadian rock group The Guess Who from 1965 to 1975, sang and wrote or co-wrote many hits including“ American Woman,”“ No Time,”“ Share the Land,”“ Hand Me Down World,““ These Eyes,”“ No Sugar Tonight” and many more for The Guess Who. Cummings released a total of eight solo albums and collections from 1976 to 1990 and a live compilation album of his solo performances entitled Up Close and Alone in 1997. The Guess Who reformed and toured together from 2000 through 2003, and Cummings often teamed up with guitarist Randy Bachman as The Bachman-Cummings Band. Sponsored by Star Liquor Store
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