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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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