Lyle Lovett and His Large Band Sat ., Aug . 2 , 7:30 Tickets : $ 78 /$ 92 /$ 104 Box Seats : $ 119 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 , and on stage and television . Among his many accolades are 4 Grammys and the American Music Association ’ s inaugural Trailblazer Award . Sponsored by : Bob Breunig
5 th Annual Big Top Idol Singing Competition Sun ., Aug . 3 , 7:30 Tickets : All Seats Reserved $ 10 Join us for the fifth annual competition for local singers and one of our favorite nights of the summer . Vocalists from throughout the area compete for the coveted title of Big Top Idol . Singers from the Chequamegon Bay area audition in the spring . Finalists work with vocal coaches and then compete live on the Big Top Stage . This year we open the competition up to those beyond Bayfield & Ashland counties , and will welcome vocal groups into the mix . Get your tickets early for this popular performance . Audience members vote for their favorite singers and help to pick the winners . Fun for the whole family ! Sponsored by : Bremer Bank and Washburn IGA
Big Top Idol Auditions Mon ., June 23 , 3:00pm-7:00pm See page 9 or go online to www . bigtop . org for details .
Gaelic Storm Thurs ., Aug . 7 , 7:30 Dance Alert Tickets : $ 26 /$ 30 /$ 38 Box Seats : $ 53 Gaelic Storm is back with the # 1 Billboard World Album “ The Boathouse ,” a seafaring album of traditional songs of the ocean , recorded in one whiskey fueled week in a converted boathouse on The Chesapeake Bay . The group ’ s ability to deftly incorporate a rock sensibility into their Celtic sound affords them rare crossover appeal . With their signature acoustic production , Gaelic Storm blends indie-folk and world grooves with Celtic tradition to bring you twelve tales of plight and plunder , whiskey-drenched pirates , flying cannon balls and the ladies of ill repute . Sponsored by : Star Liquor and Fiorio Brothers Investment Center
Shanties & Shipwrecks Fri ., Aug . 8 , 7:30 Tickets : Adults $ 22 / Ages 3-17 $ 11 Box Seats : $ 37 Come sail the Great Lakes and the Seven Seas with Big Top Chautauqua ’ s Blue Canvas Orchestra . Different Drummer Stevie Matier sits in on bodhran & bones . Their latest production draws on the bountiful collection of sea shanties , sailing songs and rowdy sailors-in-port songs that have come down through time from those that roamed the great waters aboard vessels of wood with canvas sails . Of course not all of the wayfaring men returned to dry land . Hear their tales too in song , story and big screen pictures . If you ’ re looking for a great adventure , a good-timing , rousing night of great music – climb aboard the big ship Chautauqua . Also plays 7 / 27 & 9 / 5 Sponsored by : LBS Insurance Group and Auto-Owners Insurance
Dance Alert We never know when spontaneous dancing or standing may break out . Please choose your seats accordingly .
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