AUGUST
Shows
LADYSMITH
BLACK MAMBAZO
2
Thursday 7:30p
$
38 / $ 48 / $ 58
Ladysmith Black Mambazo was founded by Joseph Shabalala in South Africa in the early 1960s . The group sings a traditional style called isicathamiya ( is-cot-a-ME-Ya ), developed in the mines of South Africa . Called South Africa ’ s Cultural Ambassadors to the World by Nelson Mandela , they became known to mainstream audiences through their collaboration with Paul Simon on the Graceland album .
Sponsored by QUITO ’ S GAZEBO - CANE GARDEN BAY , TORTOLA , BVI
VINCE
GILL
3
Friday 7:30p
$
79 / $ 99 / $ 108
One of the most popular singers in modern country music , Vince Gill is famous for his top-notch songwriting , world-class guitar playing and warm , soaring tenor , all wrapped up in a quick and easy wit . Since his 1990 breakthrough , Gill has won 18 CMA Awards , 21 GRAMMY Awards , and was entered into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005 .
Sponsored by LARRY HENDRICKSON & BARBARA FORSTER
COREY
CARLSON AND THE BIG CITY BAND
4
Saturday 7:30p
$
22 Adult
$
11 Youth
Corey Carlson grew up right next to Big Top Chautauqua , and was weaned from childhood on all the legendary performers gracing the Big Top stage . He ’ s now a regular guest with our own Blue Canvas Orchestra . He ’ s also a prolific songwriter whose charismatic stage presence , versatile voice , and unique brand of rock , blues and soul make him a perennial favorite .
Sponsored by MAGGIE ’ S RESTAURANT 🎪🎪
BCO +
GLENN
MILLER ORCHESTRA
5
Sunday 7:30p
$
26 / $ 38 / $ 48
The world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most sought after big band in the world today . Their classics include “ In the Mood ,” “ Chattanooga Choo Choo ,” “ A String of Pearls ,” “ Moonlight Serenade ,” and “ Tuxedo Junction .” After Miller ’ s death in 1944 , the band was reformed in 1956 and has played an average of 300 shows a year ever since .
Sponsored by STURGUL & LONG - ELDER LAW ATTORNEYS , HURLEY AND ASHLAND
🎶🎶Dance alert !
THE MAVERICKS
9
Thursday 7:30p
$
42 / $ 54 / $ 68
More than 25 years ago The Mavericks upended expectations in country music . Hits like “ What a Crying Shame ” and their blend of Cuban grooves and country twang netted them several CMA and ACM Awards plus a Grammy . After a nine-year hiatus they came back with fresh genre-defying material that provides abundant fuel for their inspired and unmatched stage show .
Sponsored by KYLMALA TRUSS and STAR NORTH CORNUCOPIA .
🎶🎶Dance alert !
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🎪🎪 BCO + You can use your BCO + Pass or Family Blanket Pass . 🎶🎶Dance alert ! High-energy show , audiences likely to stand up / dance .
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