STOVE & UPHOLSTERY WORKS
Saturday , July 21 , 7:30 pm
Steve Earle and the Dukes
Opening set by The Mastersons Tickets : $ 48 /$ 44 /$ 30 A protégé of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark , Earle quickly became a master storyteller in his own right , with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash , Willie Nelson , Emmylou Harris , Joan Baez and countless others . Steve Earle ’ s 14th Studio Album ” I ’ ll Never Get Out Of This World Alive features the song “ This City ” which has garnered both Emmy and Grammy Award nominations . He is also recognized as an actor from the overwhelmingly acclaimed series The Wire .
Sunday , July 22 , 7:30 pm
Andy Cooney “ Forever Irish ”
Featuring O ’ Shea Irish Dance Tickets : $ 44 /$ 38 /$ 28 Andy Cooney has taken the Irish-American music scene by storm selling out Carnegie Hall twice , and performing all over the world . Andy Cooney was christened by The New York Times as “ Irish America ’ s Favorite Son ”. His outstanding voice and dynamic stage presence makes him a favorite with audiences as he renders songs ranging from all-time favorites like “ Galway Bay ” and “ Danny Boy ” to his hit records “ The Irish Wedding Song ”, “ Boston Rose ” and “ Daughter of Mine ”. Sponsored by Dave and Carol Lindner
Wednesday , July 25 , 7:30 pm
Corey Carlson CD Release Concert ! Tickets : $ 22 /$ 11 Children 3-17 * Corey is joined by his Big City Band in this live celebration of his latest album . “ Nashville ” will be hot off the presses and will feature the latest work by our favorite hometown boy . Carlson is a prolific songwriter and exceptional musician whose charismatic stage presence , amazingly versatile voice and rock solid instrumentation make him a perennial favorite at Big Top Chautauqua . Sponsored by Pier Plaza and Bayfront Inn
Thursday July 26 , 7:30 pm
Ladies of the Canyon
Songs of Joni Mitchell , Carole King , Mama Cass and More Tickets : $ 22 /$ 11 children 3-17 * 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 alltalented Blue Canvas Orchestra . See page 6 for complete description . Sponsored by Myra Ehnert
July 27 , 3:00 pm
Mike Dombeck
Mike Dombeck is a former U . S . Forest Service Chief . Free lecture on Wisconsin Conservation Topics . See page 13 for details
Friday , July 27 , 7:30 pm
The Mountains Call My Name
A Musical Portrait of Environmentalist John Muir Featuring Tom Mitchell and the Blue Canvas Orchestra Tickets : $ 22 Adult /$ 11 Children 3-17 * Join the Blue Canvas Orchestra for their musical portrayal of John Muir , founder of the national park system and the Sierra Club . See page 7 for complete
description . Sponsored by Bayfield County Tourism
Saturday , July 28 , 2:00 pm
Mu Daiko Japanese Drummers Free Family Matinee . See page 13 for full description .
Saturday , July 28 , 7:30 pm
Mu Daiko Japanese Drummers Tickets : $ 36 /$ 28 /$ 20 ; Kids Half Price $ 18 /$ 14 /$ 10 Mu Daiko is a taiko drumming ensemble founded in 1997 as part of Mu Performing Arts , Minnesota ’ s only pan-Asian performing arts organization which has now grown into one of the largest Asian American performing arts company in the United States . Mu ( pronounced MOO ) is the Korean pronunciation of the Chinese character for the shaman / artist / warrior who connects the heavens and the earth through the tree of life . Mu Daiko performs a variety of traditional and contemporary works , ranging from traditional taiko ( a Japanese word meaning Big Drum ) repertoire to original pieces composed by its members . Sponsored by BMO Harris Bank / M & I Bank
Sunday , July 29 , 10:30 am
Mu Daiko Japanese Drum Workshop Free Family Matinee . See page 13 for full description .
Sunday , July 29 , 7:30 pm
Little River Band
Tickets : $ 55 /$ 45 /$ 32 Little River Band was formed in Melbourne , Australia in 1975 . They immediately claimed their place as one of the great vocal bands of the ‘ 70s … and the ‘ 80s . Between 1976 and 1983 , chart success in America includes the following singles : “ Help Is on Its Way ”, “ Happy Anniversary ”, “ Reminiscing ”, “ Lady ”, “ Cool Change ”, “ Lonesome Loser ”, “ The Night Owls ”, and “ Take It Easy On Me ”. Little River Band is considered to be one of Australia ’ s most significant bands . Worldwide album and CD sales now top 30 million . They also set a record for having Top 10 hits for 6 consecutive years … the first band to achieve that mark . Sponsored by Super H Foods
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