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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