2015 Season Schedule
THE HIGH KINGS
Opening set by : Keep ‘ er Lit
Thu . AUG 13 , 7:30PM
Ireland ’ s Folk Band of the Year , The High Kings , is Finbarr Clancy , Brian Dunphy , Martin Furey and Darren Holden . Coming from accomplished musical pedigrees , The High Kings grew up in households soaked in the Irish musical tradition . Since 2008 , they have sold out hundreds of shows in Ireland and the US , made numerous TV appearances , and achieved platinum status with their first two albums . The High Kings are a phenomenal live band , showcasing their incredible versatility as multi-instrumentalists , playing 13 instruments between them and bringing a rousing acoustic flavor to brand new songs as well as old favorites .
$ 22 /$ 32 /$ 42 Box Seats $ 57
Sponsored by : “ The Paddys ”
BIG TOP IDOL 6 th ANNUAL SINGING COMPETITION Fri . AUG 14 , 7:30PM
Join us for our sixth annual competition for local singers and one of our favorite nights of the summer . Auditions are held in the early summer where a core group of finalists are chosen to work with vocal coaches to be ready for the live competition at the Big Top . Those 13 years of age and under will compete for the title of Jr . Idol while those 14 and up compete to become the next Big Top Idol . Duos , trios and groups are welcome to audition and compete as well . Audience members vote and help to pick the winners . Fun for the whole family !
Tickets : $ 10 Box Seats $ 25
Sponsored by : Bremer Bank and Larry & Pat Gansluckner
Big Top Idol Auditions :
Mon . JUN 29 , 4:00PM – 6:30PM CTA in Ashland , ( 210 5th Ave . East ) Tue . JUN 30 , 4:00PM – 6:30PM Big Top Chautauqua , ( Ski Hill Road , Bayfield )
TAB BENOIT Sat . AUG 15 , 7:30PM
Tab Benoit is one of Louisiana ’ s best musical exports . In 2007 , Benoit won the dual awards of B . B . King Entertainer of the Year and Best Contemporary Male Performer at the Blues Music Awards in Memphis ( formerly the W . C . Handy Awards ). In 2006 , he received a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional Blues Album for Brother to the Blues , a collaboration with Louisiana artist LeRoux . More than just an acclaimed bluesman , he is an indefatigable conservation advocate , acting as spokesman for the organization Voice of the Wetlands , and starring in the iMax motion picture Hurricane on the Bayou , a documentary of Hurricane Katrina ’ s effects and a call to restore the wetlands .
$ 22 /$ 32 /$ 44 Box Seats $ 59
Dance Alert
Sponsored by : Kim and Derek Ogle
VIC FERRARI ’ S SYMPHONY ON THE ROCKS Sun . AUG 16 , 7:30PM
Wisconsin ’ s own Vic Ferrari has been wowing audiences since 1988 . His Symphony on the Rocks is a high-powered rock show featuring the Vic Ferrari Band backed by more than 20 instrumentalists performing the biggest hits of classic rock by all of your favorite groups : The Beach Boys , Led Zepplin , Queen , Styx , The Beatles , Foreigner , Journey and many more . This is no ordinary symphony concert — people can ’ t help getting on their feet — in other words it ’ s a whole lot of fun .
$ 26 /$ 36 /$ 46 Box Seats $ 61
Dance Alert
Sponsored by : Jim and Joy Perry
Dance Alert We never know when joyous dancing or standing may break out . We try to make it fun for everyone . If you are not a dancer and don ’ t want to be caught behind one , try choosing seats in the mid-center or back sections .
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