LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND
Thursday, Aug. 22 at 7:30 Tickets: $ 75 /$ 89 /$ 99 / Box Seats $ 114 Lyle Lovett is a singer, composer and actor who has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Lovett has appeared in 13 feature films, on stage and television. Among his many accolades are 4 Grammies and the American Music Association’ s inaugural Trailblazer Award. He’ s been described as“ one of America’ s most beloved singer / songwriters.” Some Lovett hits include“ If I Had a Boat,”“ That’ s Right( You’ re Not From Texas)” and“ Don’ t Touch My Hat.” Sponsored by Don Funk
ROCKIN’ JASON D. WILLIAMS
Friday, August 23, 7:30 PM Tickets: $ 20 /$ 24 /$ 30 / Box Seats $ 45 From MTV to The White House, Jason D. Williams brings a mad-man’ s wild energy to the stage as he performs his signature brand of rowdy Boogie Woogie and Rock-n-Roll mixed with raw energy and boundless talent. Williams’ sound skips across multiple genres, incorporating everything from classical to country blues, jazz and rockabilly. His boundless raw energy fuels the performance as he stomps and bangs and dances behind the keys, and sometimes on the keys. Often compared to Jerry Lee Lewis, there will be no doubt why fans and critics alike agree that the dynamic piano player from Memphis is a MUST SEE, with the same musical genius as Mozart and the redhot performance skills of the rock-n- roll greats. Sponsored by Yellowbook
Free Family Matinee NOAH HOEHN
Saturday, August 24, 1:00 PM Noah Hoehn is a fierce performer. He has earned national acclaim for his harmonica playing as a two-time winner of the McKnight Fellowship for performing musicians. Now it is his solo looping show that is truly unequaled as a winner of this prestigious award for a third time! His singular vision to unite the sounds of new blues and marimba pop is accomplished with an incomparable live looping system. Saucy harmonica and cool marimba are layered upon a foundation of acoustic grooves freeing him to sing and play at the same time. See page 4 for Family Show information and sponsors.
TENT SHOW RADIO LIVE with Michael Perry and Blue Canvas Orchestra Special Guests: Trisis and Noah Hoehn
Saturday, August 24, 7:30 PM Tickets: $ 22 /$ 11 for Students ages 3-17 / Box Seats $ 37 Tent Show Radio will celebrate its 20 th Anniversary next year. In honor of this momentous milestone, Big Top is launching a tour throughout the state re-creating the popular program live onstage. Broadcasting continually since 1994 on Wisconsin Public Radio, Tent Show Radio LIVE features music with our Blue Canvas Orchestra and monologues by New York Times best-selling author and TSR host Michael Perry. Big screen visuals accompany, adding a new dimension to the traditional radio show. Trisis is a trio of singing sisters from Marshfield, WI in the style of the Andrews, McGuire and Lennon Sisters. Sponsored by Flamingos Up North: Maggie’ s Restaurant, Egg Toss Café, Wild Rice
LOW, THE PINES, BIRDS OF CHICAGO
Friday, August 30, 7:30 PM Tickets: All Seats Reserved $ 28 in Advance /$ 32 at the Door / Box Seats $ 43 Duluth has spawned some amazing musical talent including“ minimalist rock” trio Low who champion a style of music known as“ slowcore”( so named for its sometimes glacial, trance-like pace.) Low celebrates its 20 th anniversary as a band, during which time they have had their songs covered by Robert Plant and have toured with Radiohead and Wilco. Also on the bill, fellow Duluthians, The Pines, an indie-roots band that produces hip and haunting musical landscapes. And introducing“ two of the most compelling new voices in Americana roots music” according to the Chicago Sun-Times, JT Nero and Allison Russell of Birds of Chicago. Fire dancers of The Spin Collective continue the groovy vibe between sets. Hipsters – be there- YOLO! Sponsored by Deepwater Grille
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