Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band Sat., Aug. 16, 7:30 Dance Alert Tickets: $ 48 /$ 55 /$ 65 Box Seats: $ 80 Kenny Wayne Shepherd has built an enviable resume as an accomplished recording artist, a riveting live performer and one of the most talented and distinctive guitarists of his generation. Shepherd has sold millions of albums worldwide and received five Grammy nominations and two Billboard Music Awards, as well as a pair of Orville H. Gibson awards, the Blues Foundation’ s Keeping The Blues Alive award and two Blues Music awards. He’ s had six # 1 blues albums and a string of # 1 mainstream rock singles. Kenny tours in support of his newest CD“ Goin’ Home.” Sponsored by: Kim and Derek Ogle
Big Top Opry Sun., Aug. 17, 7:30 Tickets: Adults $ 22 / Ages 3-17 $ 11 Box Seats: $ 37 In Big Top Opry, members of The Blue Canvas Orchestra re-create the music of Opry’ s legendary performers such as Patsy Cline, Marty Robbins, Hank Williams, Ernest Tubb, Johnny Cash and Kitty Wells. Severin Behnen wrote the show and leads the band plus plays piano and accordion. We’ re joined by Randy Sabien on fiddle and Joe Savage on steel guitar. Corey Carlson, another regular on the Big Top stage, assists Severin in the compilation of the songs, bringing his love of old-time Western music to the show and adding his signature intensity and charisma. Also plays 7 / 18 Sponsored by: BMO Harris Bank
Sierra Hull and The Barefoot Movement Thurs., Aug. 21, 7:30 Tickets: $ 20 /$ 28 /$ 36; Special Half Price for kids 17 & under Box Seats: $ 51 Sierra Hull is a mandolin prodigy that has been recognized and nurtured by artists like Dolly Parton, Alison Krauss and Chris Thile. The Barefoot Movement, award winners at the 2013 Telluride Bluegrass Festival, draws from styles of bluegrass, folk, acoustic rock and Americana. With original songs, impressive instrumentation, and interweaving harmonies, this band converges old and new into a style all its own. Media support provided by: Wisconsin Public Radio
Corey Carlson with The Big City Band Fri., Aug. 22, 7:30 Dance Alert Tickets: Adults $ 22 / Ages 3-17 $ 11 Box Seats: $ 37 Corey Carlson grew up on this very ski hill that is the home of the Big Top, and was weaned on all of the legendary performers that have graced this stage. He is a prolific songwriter and exceptional musician whose charismatic stage presence, amazingly versatile voice and rock solid instrumentation make him a perennial favorite at the Big Top. Sponsored by: Hauser’ s Superior View Farm and Pier Plaza- The Bayfront Inn
Dance Alert We never know when spontaneous dancing or standing may break out. Please choose your seats accordingly.
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