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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