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SUMMARY:Jason Dea West & The Siskiyou Crest
DESCRIPTION:Jason Dea West & the Siskiyou Crest joins us at Big River Theatre Sunday\, August 17th at 7pm! \n  \nDoors: 6:30pm \nShow: 7:00pm \nTickets: $15 advance/$20 \n  \nMeet Jason: \nResiding in the remote Applegate Valley in the Siskiyou mountain range of Oregon\, Jason Dea West is an American troubadour who sings what he lives and lives what he sings. His poignant lyrics are brilliantly blended with vintage country\, folk and blues\, and timely sensibilities. From epic guitar and harmonica instrumentals to humorous song as story\, he never strays far from the anarchic punk-folk roots of his beloved former band Barefoot Surrender –with Benjamin Tod of Lost Dog Street Band and more – and his celebrated current band\, Intuitive Compass. West’s younger days as a busker and freight train hopper fostered his keen sense of road-inspired American musical history. He toured extensively with guest musicians and bands throughout the lower forty-eight states and Alaska\, appearing in barn dances and taverns\, theaters and music festivals\, the circus and vaudeville circuits\, on radio and in film. He has shared the stage with the likes of Larry and His Flask\, Lost Dog Street Band\, Hot Damn Scandal\, Lucas Hicks\, The Crux\, Carl Kummerlei\, and countless others. \nDea West has worked with several renowned recording engineers\, including Scot Hackwith\, Dennis Dragon\, and Steven Hart\, producing six studio albums\, each of which has its own strange story and style. He belongs to the wild lands and what is left of the American countryside. \n  \nCheck out some music here:
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/jason-dea-west/
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SUMMARY:Steam Machine
DESCRIPTION:Steam Machine of Minneapolis joins us Sunday\, September 14th at 7pm! \n  \nDoors: 6:30 pm \nShow: 7pm \nTickets: $15 advance/$20 day of show \n  \nMeet the band: \nSteam Machine is an old time/bluegrass project fronted by award winning fiddler AJ Srubas and Twin Cities old time music & dance instigator Rina Rossi on guitar. A shortlist of spectacular musicians perform with the band on banjo and bass. Originally formed in Minneapolis in 2017\, Steam Machine brought to the national stage a midwest influenced string band aesthetic that didn’t draw such hard lines between bluegrass and old time music. Two time Appalachian String Band Music Festival (Clifftop) Traditional Band Contest finalists and Folk Alliance Midwest Official Showcase Artists\, since 2018 they have been performing at diverse venues from roots music hubs to bluegrass and Americana festivals\, and teaching workshops at traditional music epicenters across the country from the Augusta Heritage Center (WV) to Festival of American Fiddle Tunes (WA)\, collecting ribbons along the way. At home in Minneapolis\, they are heavily involved as organizers in many of the local community old time and bluegrass institutions. While not purists\, Steam Machine does listen closely to the “old stuff” and strives to capture the essence of what makes these tunes and songs special\, as they hear it. The project continues to be an evolving vehicle for playing music they love and honoring the brilliance left behind by musical heroes like Lyman Enloe\, Cyril Stinnett and more. In 2018 they released their first album\, self-titled Steam Machine. In spring 2023\, AJ and Rina released a duo project\, Sweet Bunch of Daisies. Both releases are available on bandcamp. A new full band record is in the works. \n“simply put\, Steam Machine is a supergroup\, one with intertwined musical relationships that create a chemistry so much more profound than four disparate musicians coming together. Steam Machine’s renditions seem faithful and classic\, so it’s hard to explain how they’re playing feels bright and fresh. You can step back and be impressed by their artistry\, but you might instead wind up just swept away in enjoyment because they make it seem effortless and look like they’re having so much fun.” – Adventures in Americana \n  \nCheck ’em out! \n\n 
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/steam-machine/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kevin Gamble Quartet
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to welcome the Kevin Gamble Quartet to Big River Theatre Friday\, September 26th at 7pm! \n  \nDoors: 6:30pm \nShow: 7pm \nTickets: $15/$20 \n  \nMeet Kevin: \nKevin Gamble is not just a piano player; he is a passionate and dedicated musician who fills each composition with his unique energy and creativity. With a love for both creating original music and collaborating with other exceptionally talented musicians in his local community\, Kevin has solidified his place as a respected figure in the music industry. \nFrom a young age\, Kevin found solace in the enchanting rhythm and melodies that flowed through the piano keys. His natural talent blossomed\, and he soon began crafting his own compositions\, drawing inspiration from a myriad of genres that fueled his imagination. Kevin’s original music reflects the depth of his musicality\, intertwining classical elegance with modern nuances\, resulting in a sound that is distinctly his own. \nWhile Kevin cherishes his solo performances\, his true passion lies in the process of collaboration – a magical journey where the fusion of diverse talents and perspectives yields extraordinary musical experiences. Kevin thrives on working with fellow musicians\, seamlessly blending their talents to create something greater than the sum of its parts. His ability to connect with other artists\, empathize with their visions\, and communicate effectively has earned him a reputation as a sought-after collaborator. \nIt is this spirit of collaboration that has led Kevin to establish strong bonds with other talented musicians in his local community. Whether it be jam sessions\, live performances\, or studio recordings\, Kevin consistently seeks opportunities to work alongside his peers\, incorporating their expertise and unique musical styles into his compositions. By embracing this collaborative mindset and nurturing a supportive environment\, Kevin ensures that the final product is always enriched by the collective creative effort. \nRecognized for his exceptional artistry\, Kevin has received numerous accolades and honors throughout his career. His compositions have been featured on various platforms\, captivating audiences and earning him a devoted following. Kevin’s music has a way of resonating deeply with listeners\, evoking emotions\, and sparking connections that transcend language and cultural boundaries. \nAs Kevin Gamble continues on his musical journey\, he remains committed to pushing boundaries\, exploring new sonic territories\, and encapsulating emotions through his music. His unwavering passion and dedication to his craft fuel both his personal growth and his desire to collaborate with other exceptional.
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SUMMARY:Cate Fierro & Joshua Stigen
DESCRIPTION:Change of plans! We are SO lucky to be joined by the talented vocalist Cate Fierro\, accompanied by long time guitar extraordinaire\, Josh Stigen. \n  \nDoors: 6:30pm \nShow: 7:00pm \nMeet Cate: \nCate Fierro has one of the strongest voices and magnetic personalities to hit the Twin Cities music scene. Starting her career as one of the lead singers in THE IRRESISTIBLES\, a soul R&B Band led by legendary and award winning frontman\, Mick Sterling and co-lead Katie Gearty and Shalo Lee\, she has continued to perform with Mick in his shows including EltonSongs\, Born To Run among many\,  as well as producing and fronting her own shows. \nYou won’t want to miss it!!!
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/cate-fierro_josh-stigen/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Phantom of the Opera: Silent Film with Original Score by Philip Shorey
DESCRIPTION:Come for a unique experience watching the 1925 silent film: The Phantom of the Opera to the original music from Minneapolis composer Philip Shorey! Audio will be a recorded track\, but it will be a sneak peak into the LIVE production\, featuring a 60-some piece orchestra that will be performing Halloween night\, October 31st\, at the Ted Mann Theater in Minneapolis. Weirdly intriguing! Film will be followed by short Q&A with composer Philip Shorey. \nFriday\, October 17th • 7pm \nTickets: $7/$10 \n 
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/the-phantom-of-the-opera-silent-film-with-original-score-by-philip-shorey/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Joe & Vicki Price
DESCRIPTION:Joe & Vicki are BACK! We are thrilled to welcome these two bluesey lovebirds to the Big River Theater stage once more Saturday\, October 18\, at 7pm. \n  \nSaturday\, October 18th \nDoors: 7pm \nShow: 6:30pm \nTickets: $15 advance/$20 day of show \n  \nMeet Joe & Vicki: \nIn a world where words like “legend” get thrown around entirely too lightly\, it’s good to know that there are a few people still worthy of the word’s original intent. And when it comes to music in Iowa\, Joe Price stands as one of the art’s legendary practitioners. \nArmed with a joyous\, disarming demeanor and the ability to play the doors off most anyone else in the room\, Price has opened for the likes of Iris Dement and John Lee Hooker\, while Iowa’s own Greg Brown calls Price “the Buddha.” Brown isn’t alone in his praise\, as a litany of Iowa musicians list Price as one of their influences. \nPrice’s reputation was cemented in the 1970’s\, when he spent the latter half of the decade as part of Mother Blues\, one of the greatest and most heavily influential Iowa blues bands of all time. It was a time when Price was playing nearly non-stop\, and developed the style that has made him such a memorable performer. \nAnd make no mistake\, Price certainly is memorable. Head down while he plays\, big ball cap covering his eyes from the crowd while he plies his trade\, feet tapping out the time as his hands work those six strings like their on autopilot. Price isn’t the kind of artist you “think” you’ve seen play; once you’ve been taken to church by that slide\, it stays with you. \nBut no man lives by bread alone\, and Price has two great loves in his life. It’s the rare man that gets to mix two passions together and make a life out of it\, but Vicki Price makes that easy. The pair married in 1987\, but Vicki had been holding her own in the wilds of small-town Iowa before then. Her guitar playing has more structure to it than Joe’s\, while her voice provides a good deal of their songs fire. \nBold and brassy when she wants to be\, Vicki’s voice has elicited visions of Loretta Lynn or June Carter\, but she’s able to get far bluesier than any of her most obvious comparisons. This duo is far more than the sum of their impressive parts: it is when these two take the stage together that the genuine magic happens. \nJoe’s deep love and admiration for his wife is obvious from the moment she joins him on stage—something that can happen at any point during a set; he beckons her with “You Are My Sunshine”—and the amount of fun they clearly have performing with one another elevates their performances\, transforming them from something that blues purists and guitar fans can appreciate\, into something that everyone with ears and a love of life can understand and tap along to. \nJoe and Vicki are both members of the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame. Their 2009 album “Rain or Shine” won the Independent Music Award for best Blues CD of the year.  Joe is also a member of the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and was a finalist in the International Blues Challenge. \nThe couple released a slew of solo CD’s  on seminal Iowa label Trailer Records\, including “25 Below” (Joe\, 1996)\, “Mississippi Summer” (Vicki\, 1998)\, “Request” (Joe\, 1999)\, “Designated Drive” (Joe\, 2000) and “Looking for Love” (Vicki\, 2005). After Trailer closed up shop\, the pair released 2008’s “A Brand New Place” and 2009’s “Rain or Shine” independently. The latter two albums were both lavished with critical praise\, but the pair may have just saved their best work for their most recent album\, “Night Owls.” Featuring both Joe and Vicki throughout\, “Night Owls” is the Price’s music at its fullest\, most memorable and most fun. \nWhether you are seeing them for the first time or the 100th\, whether it’s live or via one of their albums\, experiencing Joe and Vicki Price is an experience worth having\, worth sharing\, and easy to love.
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SUMMARY:The Invisible Mammal
DESCRIPTION:This just in – we will be showing “The Invisible Mammal”\, a documentary about bats\, Wednesday\, October 29th at 7pm – Just in time for Halloween! \n\nIf possible\, please purchase your tickets using the link below. If that’s not possible for you\, don’t worry! Come on down and we will make it work.\nWe are showing this film through a platform called Kinema\, and that is the easiest way for us to get the ticket sales directly to the independent filmmakers who made it!\n\n  \nAbout the film: An all-woman team of biologists set out to save bats from a deadly fungal disease\, but when the COVID-19 pandemic interrupts their work\, they are sent down a path of discovery that illuminates the connections between bat conservation and the spread of infectious disease. \nAll around us\, roosting in trees or crevices\, or silently migrating through our neighborhoods\, bats go unseen. And now\, at a time when bats have been blamed for causing a global pandemic\, a new documentary about bat conservation will dispel myths about how pandemics are caused and spread\, while also illustrating how bats’ super-immunity may hold a key to our own survival\, but only if we can save them from a disease threatening their very existence. \n 
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/the-invisible-mammal/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:La Leyenda de la Nahuala
DESCRIPTION:The Day of the Dead is on November 2nd\, so we will be watching this animated film from 2007\, “La Leyenda de La Nahuala”. The film will be in Spanish with English subtitles. \nMonday\, November 3 • 7pm \nThe year is 1807 in the city of Puebla de los Ángeles\, New Spain. Leo San Juan\, an insecure nine-year-old boy\, is eternally scared by the horror stories told to him by his older brother\, Nando. Among these stories is the legend of La Nahuala\, According to which\, an old abandoned house is possessed by the spirit of an evil witch known as La Nahuala\, who is waiting to sacrifice the soul of an innocent child to resurrect and gain absolute power. The legend becomes reality when the spirit of La Nahuala kidnaps Nando before Leo’s eyes.
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/la-leyenda-de-la-nahuala/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kelly Hunt & Kelley Smith
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to welcome back the Kell(e)ys! \nSaturday\, November 8th • 7pm \nDoors: 6:30pm \nTickets: $15/$20 \n  \nMeet Kelly Hunt: \nThe daughter of an opera singer and a saxophonist\, Hunt was raised in Memphis\, TN amidst a motley mélange of musical influences ranging from Rachmaninov to Joni Mitchell to Mississippi John Hurt. She grew up singing in choirs\, poring over poetry books\, and writing her own music as a matter of course\, first on piano then 5-string banjo. After being introduced to the banjo in college while studying French and visual arts\, Hunt began to develop her own improvised style of playing\, combining old-time picking styles with the percussive origins of the instrument. After college\, Hunt embarked on a rambling path through career pursuits in farming\, French breadmaking\, and visual arts\, ultimately landing in Kansas City\, where she would go on to write and record her debut album\, Even the Sparrow. \nWhile reminiscent of modern traditionalists such as Gillian Welch\, Even The Sparrow reveals an ineffable quality that hovers beyond the constraints of genre\, à la Anais Mitchell and Patty Griffin. Over the span of a dozen songs\, Hunt’s penchant for storytelling and intriguing arrangement cast a spell which No Depression describes as “the musical equivalent of a book you can’t put down\, one you’ll want to revisit again and again to catch every nuance and turn of phrase.” \nIn “Men of Blue & Grey\,” what begins as a Reconstruction-era ballad about the repurposing of Civil War glass plate negatives in a greenhouse roof soon becomes a meditation on the hope that growth and life may one day be able to emerge from the ruins of suffering and haunting of violence. “Across The Great Divide” turns an otherwise traditional accounting of spurned love into a philosophical epic of the ethics of forgiveness and freedom\, evoking the ideas of Søren Kierkegaard and Walt Whitman. \nAs for the original owner of Kelly Hunt’s mysterious tenor banjo\, not much is known. “I’ve never been able to find anything about Ira Tamm\,” she says\, “I think he just had a humble little traveling show.” What’s clear is that the itinerant performer laid down his banjo at the height of the Great Depression\, almost eighty years before it would be picked up by Hunt. “That banjo has stories. I wish I knew them all\,” says Hunt\, though the banjo’s most intriguing story may just be beginning with Even The Sparrow. “The marks of Ira’s hands are still in the calfskin head\, so I can see where he played and left his mark\,” she says. “Now my own marks are there too\, in different places\, like a kind of portrait.” \nKelly’s sophomore album “Ozark Symphony\,” (produced by Dirk Powell at his Cypress House studio in Breaux Bridge\, Louisiana)\, was released on Compass Records in October\, 2023. \n  \n\n  \nMeet Kelley Smith: \nFolksinger/songwriter Kelley Smith is a hopeless romantic who fancies old poetry and grandpa sweaters. All at once whimsical and haunting\, Smith delivers deeply affecting lyrics with wry charm and a time traveler’s voice. Prone to melancholy and daydreaming\, Kelley spent her childhood roaming the woods of Minnesota and singing to forest animals. To this day\, her longing for that landscape runs deep and seems to find its way into her songs in one way or another. \nRaised by musicians\, Smith always had music in her bones\, but it wasn’t until she was 40 and a mother of four that her first record\, Moon Child (2022)\, came to be. As an insomniac\, she wrote this first batch of songs by moonlight. They evoke a sense of belonging\, juxtaposed with escapism\, as she croons about long-term love\, grief\, and her draw to the night sky. \nSince 2022\, Kelley has had the honor of sharing stages with folks such as Charlie Parr\, Kelly Hunt\, Wild Horses\, Dave Simonett\, Alan Sparhawk\, Stephen Wilson Jr.\, and many others. Most often performing solo or as a duo\, Smith interprets old folk songs on guitar and banjo\, in addition to her original music. \n\n 
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/kelly-hunt-with-special-guest/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Guitar Workshop with Hiroya Tsukamoto
DESCRIPTION:Hiroya is a distinguished and award-winning fingerstyle guitarist\, whose music has been described as “soulful” and “transcendent”.\nHe will host a 75-minute guitar workshop at 3pm (prior to his performance at 7pm)\, demonstrating fingerstyle techniques including chords and basic theory\, breaking down elements such as tone and rhythm\, and giving tips on how to apply them to a practice routine. This is an incredible opportunity. ALL levels of experience and ability are welcome! If you’re a guitar player looking to level up\, don’t miss this opportunity!!\n\nFriday\, November 21 • 7pm\nCost: $35
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/guitar-workshop-with-hiroya-tsukamoto/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hiroya Tsukamoto
DESCRIPTION:We welcome back Hiroya Tsukamoto Friday\, November 21st at 7pm. If you’ve never had the treat of hearing Hiroya perform live\, don’t miss your chance at not just an incredible musical performance\, but an experience. He will also offer a fingerstyle guitar masterclass prior to the show at 3pm. All skill levels and experience are welcome to attend! \nHiroya Tsukamoto//Fingerstyle guitar/storyteller\nTicket Cost:\nAdult: $20 advance/$25 day of show\nYouth 11-17: 1/2 price\nKids 10&under ALWAYS FREE \nMeet Hiroya: \nHiroya is a one-of-a-kind composer\, guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kyoto\, Japan. He began playing the five-string banjo when he was thirteen\, and took up the guitar shortly after. \nIn 2000\, Hiroya received a scholarship to Berklee College of Music and came to the United States. He formed his own group in Boston “INTEROCEANICO (inter-oceanic)” which consists of unique musicians from different continents including Latin Grammy Colombian singer Marta Gomez. The group released three acclaimed records (“The Other Side of the World”\, “Confluencia” and “Where the River Shines”). Hiroya has released five solo albums. \nHiroya has been leading concerts internationally including several appearances at Blue Note(NYC)\, United Nations and Japanese National Television(NHK). Hiroya is a two time 2nd place winner of International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship in 2018 and 2022. \n“…chops\, passion and warmth. Zealously recommended!” -Jazz Review.com \n“HiroyaTsukamoto takes us to an impressionistic journey ” -Boston Herald \nListen here: https://youtu.be/E2bdm-13RmQ?si=_eJI_DUoOguTCsRc \n 
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/hiroya-tsukamoto-3/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Buffalo County Historical Society Presents: "That's River Lost!"
DESCRIPTION:The Buffalo County Historical Society presents “That’s River Lost!” Soundings of the Upper Mississippi. Join us on Tuesday\, December 2nd\, to celebrate the beginning of the Society’s 45th year. Michael Wm. Doyle\, Ph.D.\, the Society’s first Director\, will discuss this important oral history project he helped create in 1981. This will be a fun and informative audio-visual presentation! Hear from the people who worked on the River\, many from Alma and Fountain City!   \nSponsored by the Buffalo County Historical Society. \nTuesday\, December 2\, 2025 at 7:00 PM \nBig River Theatre-121 S Main ST\, Alma\, WI \nAdmission is free.
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/buffalo-county-historical-society-presents-thats-river-lost/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:On the Lash Christmas Show
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to ring in the true spirit of the holiday season with “A Celtic Christmas.” An intimate evening of unforgettable Irish classics will transport audiences straight to the heart of the Emerald Isle\, featuring Michigan’s fastest rising Irish band\, On The Lash. At the center of Ireland’s rich cultural heritage is a deep sense of community\, at no time more evident than during the Christmas season. On The Lash comes together to share in this tradition\, reminiscent of family and neighbors gathering in the Irish countryside to celebrate with song and good cheer. The enchanting melodies\, timeless traditions\, and heartwarming sing-alongs of A Celtic Christmas will leave souls uplifted and spirits bright\, as voices resonate together with the joy of the season. \nOn the Lash//Celtic \nWednesday\, December 10 • 7pm \nTicket Cost:\nAdult: $20 advance/$25 day of show\nYouth 11-17: 1/2 price\nKids 10&under ALWAYS FREE \nMeet On the Lash: On the Lash is a thrilling blend of Irish heart and classical precision that will put a spark in your soul and a jig in your step. Wrap yourself in the wistful tunes and timeless ramblings that have bounced through the hills of the emerald isle for centuries! A night with On the Lash is a night to remember. When you’re not stomping your feet\, you’ll be laughing. Having known each other since 2015\, they are the dearest of friends. Their charming banter and authentic anecdotes will have you feeling like you’ve known them a decade yourself. \n  \nListen Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj-iuZHrES0
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/on-the-lash-christmas-show/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T210000
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SUMMARY:Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring & The Two Towers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for TWO special screenings of Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring AND The Two Towers on Saturday\, December 13th at 3pm & 7pm! \nThe Fellowship of the Ring: 3pm \nThe Two Towers: 7pm \nFree admission\, donations highly cherished \nDRESS UP IN COSTUME FOR A FREE BEVERAGE!
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/lord-of-the-rings-the-fellowship-of-the-ring-the-two-towers/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T190000
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SUMMARY:BRT 2025 Christmas Show
DESCRIPTION:Oh my\, this is shaping up to be quite the show!!\nYou and your family are WELCOME to join us for Big River Theatre’s 2025 Christmas show! Brought to you by local and not-so-local musicians and storytellers\, this night will feature classic Christmas carols\, original tunes\, holiday cookies and a whole lot of cozy goodness.\nFeaturing performances from comedian Tim Harmston\, storyteller Max Garland\, music by Nate Sabin\, Alexandra Green and Family\, Mac & Katie\, COOKIES by Travis and more! See bios and links to music below!! \n  \nFriday\, December 19 • 7pm\nTickets:\nadult: $13\nYouth 11-17: $5\nKids under 10 FREE \n  \nListen to Nate here: https://www.youtube.com/@christocen \nMeet Tim Harmston: \n\nTim Harmston delivers a unique brand of stand-up comedy\, deeply rooted in his Midwest origins. His performances are a thoughtful blend of observational humor and delightful absurdity\, reflecting a sensibility shaped by his upbringing in Northwest Wisconsin.  Harmston‘s comedic approach is both intelligent and accessible\, often exploring the nuances of daily life\, relationships\, and the quirks of human behavior with a distinctive\, understated charm. \nHis career includes notable television appearances on the Late Show with David Letterman\, Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham\, and NBC’s Last Comic Standing. He further showcased his comedic prowess with his Dry Bar Comedy special\, “Zoom Out.” A consistent voice on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Big River Radio Wave\,” Harmston has also released several successful comedy albums with his latest title “Frozen Badger” debuting at number one on the Apple Music comedy charts. Since starting his stand-up journey in 2002\, Tim Harmston has cultivated a reputation for his original material and engaging stage presence\, earning him a dedicated following across the country. \n\nMeet Max Garland: Max Garland is the author of The Word We Used for It\, winner of the 2017-18 Brittingham Poetry Prize. Other books include The Postal Confessions\, winner of the Juniper Prize for Poetry\, and Hunger Wide as Heaven\, which won the Cleveland State Poetry Center Open Competition\, and a chapbook\, Apparition\, from the University of Wisconsin Press. His poems\, essays\, stories\, and interviews have appeared in journals such as Poetry\, New England Review\, Gettysburg Review and many other journals\, anthologies\, and newspapers\, and his poetry has been regularly featured on Wisconsin Public Radio. Garland is a graduate of Western Kentucky University and the Iowa Writer’s Workshop\, and a former Jay C. and Ruth Halls Poetry Fellow at the University of Wisconsin Institute for Creative Writing. \nBorn and raised in western Kentucky\, Garland worked for nearly a decade as a rural letter carrier on the route where he was born\, where his parents and grandparents lived\, and the route his grandfather once delivered\, an experience that laid the foundation for his first book of poems\, The Postal Confessions. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/brt-christmas-show/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T210000
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SUMMARY:Big River Theater Local Spotlight
DESCRIPTION:We know that good art doesn’t have to be imported\, so we are putting a spotlight on the talented artists that are right here in the area! \nThis local show will feature Dowser\, made up of John Kurtis Dehn\, John Strei on drums and percussion\, and Vicki Dischler on bass and vocals \n  \nMeet John Kurtis Dehn (Dowser) \n\n\n\n\nRaised on a dairy farm north of the Twin Cities\, John got his first guitar for Christmas when he was 7 and ingesting TV shows like Hee-Haw and the Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour. By junior high\, he was writing songs on a nylon string guitar he purchased for $75 from Shopper’s City. In high school. Bands were formed\, mostly playing the music that he and his friends idolized: Young\, Springsteen\, The Clash\, The Pretenders\, Petty. Music became the way for John to “get it out.” \nThroughout life\, music would sometimes take a back seat but it was never out of his mind or heart. Playing with bands like Oren Goby\, Cosmoline\, and then a 10-year stint playing guitar\, banjo\, and mandolin with Bernie King & The Guilty Pleasures kept the fire stoked. In 2020 much of that band relocated to warmer climates and John decided it was time to showcase his own original tunes. In 2022 he released his first full-length album\, Shovel and Hole. \nDehn’s original songs contain shades of Tom Waits\, Jackson Browne\, and The Waterboys. His melodies and lyrics can be haunting or playful\, but always leave something for the listener to mull over. His solo album “Shovel & Hole” can be previewed on this website or streamed on Bandcamp\, Apple Music and Spotify. \n\n\n\n\nhttps://johnkurtisdehn.com/ \n 
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/big-river-theater-local-spotlight/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T210000
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SUMMARY:Philip Daniel
DESCRIPTION:Philip Daniel joins us a gain this year\, Friday\, January 30th at 7pm! \nFriday\, January 30th • 7pm \nTicket Cost:\nAdult: $17 advance/$20 day of show\nYouth 11-17: 1/2 price\nKids 10&under ALWAYS FREE \n\nAbout Philip: \n\nOriginating from Lincoln\, Nebraska\, Daniel is a distinguished pianist and composer\, acclaimed for his ability to evoke powerful emotions through his music. He holds a graduate degree in Piano Performance from the UMKC Conservatory and an undergraduate degree in Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy from Hastings College. \nWhile pursuing his education\, Daniel uncovered a fervent passion for composing original music. Drawing inspiration from contemporary classical luminaries like Olafur Arnalds\, Nils Frahm\, Philip Glass\, and Max Richter\, he has cultivated a unique musical voice that gracefully merges classical elements\, minimalist soundscapes\, and cinematic qualities. Daniel’s compositions resonate with both seasoned musicians and casual listeners\, creating a profound impact on a diverse audience. \nDaniel’s impressive discography boasts ten studio albums\, showcasing his ever-evolving artistry. In addition to his solo projects\, he has established a successful full-time career in film composing. His evocative scores have been featured in numerous films and his music has been listened to over 30 million times. Daniel now composes for film\, dance\, and more full-time. \nAs a composer\, Daniel’s primary objective is to create music that elicits deep emotions\, fostering a unique connection with each listener. He firmly believes in the transformative power of music and is dedicated to making a positive impact on his community through his work. \nCurrently residing in Lincoln\, Nebraska with his wife and dog\, Daniel crafts his masterpieces in his home studio. As a celebrated artist in the world of film composing\, Daniel continues to captivate audiences with his emotive and captivating scores. \n\n  \nVideo here: \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/philip-daniel-3/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Taylor James Donskey & Nikki Lemire
DESCRIPTION:A special performance is coming up Saturday\, February 7th at 7pm – it’s Taylor James Donskey (guitar\, vocals) and Nikki Lemire (harp\, vocals). \nSaturday\, February 7th • 7pm \nTickets: \nAdult:$17/$20 \nYouth: 1/2 price \nKids 10&under ALWAYS FREE \n  \nMeet Nikki Lemire: An accomplished harpist\, keyboardist\, and backing vocalist\, Nikki Lemire has performed and recorded with award-winning songwriters Molly Maher\, Sarah Morris\, Matthew French\, Emily Haavik\, Charlie Parr\, and Taylor James Donksey. She has also collaborated with multiple bands including The International Treasures (Midwest Country Music Song of the Year Nominee)\, The Josh Cleveland Band (The Voice)\, The Twins of Franklin\, The Foxgloves (MCMO Americana Artist of the Year Nominee)\, and Katy Tessman and the Turnbuckles resulting in a catalogue of music that brings the pedal harp to unusual unexpected genres of Bluegrass\, Pop and Folk.  \nNikki Lemire spins her life around her music\, making space to perform in multiple fields and genres. Her songwriting features her expressive vocals over layered and hypnotic accompaniment. She dives deep into moving themes surrounding motherhood\, love and loss.  \nEmploying modern harp techniques\, loop and electric pedals\, her songs sit somewhere between the old folk bedrock of Joan Baez\, the musical innovation of Joni Mitchell\, and the influential pop stylings of Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift. Nikki artfully shapes the music to her words\, creating a sound that refuses to adhere to any one particular genre\, somehow feeling old and new at the same time. \nNikki performs as a solo artist and with her four piece all-female band of fiddle\, upright bass and hand drums weaving intricate textures and harmonies within her luscious soundscape.  \nAs featured on Smouse in the House for Adventures in Americana\, Nikki reflects on her musical roots and the legacy passed down through her family. She shares how music has become a thread connecting generations — from her own childhood to her children today — and how performing and storytelling remain central to her connection with community and family. \nListen Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFhQOR-bgS4 \nhttps://nikkilemiremusic.com/home \nMeet TJD: \nTaylor James Donskey is a lover and writer of songs. He is known for his work in the Minneapolis/St.Paul music scene as a side-man bassist\, music instructor\, host and soloist. He works to foster growth & connection through music. His songs tell stories of the everyday folks; stories set in the comfortable American styles of folk\, alt-country\, rock and indie. \nAbsorbing the sounds of the many bands he’s played in The Lowland Lakers\, Lena Elizabeth\, The Gentlemen’s Anti-Temperance League\, Barbaro\, Donskey has carved a unique spot for himself in the Twin Cities music scene that includes elements of pop\, bluegrass\, folk and jazz. \nRaised in La Crosse\, Wisconsin and influenced by his time in the Driftless Region\, he picked up the bass at 14 and began his life as a sideman. He played in pop punk bands and school jazz combos. He sang in choirs and played trumpet\, trombone\, percussion and most importantly\, the bass. This led him to playing paid gigs in high school\, sitting in with his uncle’s cover band. \n“I had to learn nearly two hours of rock cover songs\,” Donskey says. Playing music by Bowie\, Petty\, Harrison and McCartney left its mark. “A lot of that music had incredible bass lines like I’d never really heard. It really inspired me.” \nRecognizing his talent\, his uncle gave him a Sigma acoustic guitar. “He bought it in the seventies\, and I’ve continued to play it. A relentless old companion\, it has followed me wherever I go\, and it is the instrument from which many of my songs have grown.” \nHis next step is the sophomore album “JoyRide” which literally hits the gas as an exciting ride through the classic rock idioms. \nWhen not busy performing his own music or touring\, he teaches ukulele\, piano\, electric bass\, upright bass\, guitar\, songwriting\, music theory and voice. \n“Teaching is my great joy\,” he says. “I’ve watched my students grow into far more intelligent creatures than I. I am endlessly excited for what they do next” \nTaylor is also the songwriter and creative force behind the group Darling Lily Gave. \nListen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr7KOvXw9ek \nhttps://taylorjamesdonskey.com/ \n 
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/taylor-james-donskey-nikki-lemire/
LOCATION:WI
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Collaborative Music Featuring: Luke Callen\, Old Pup\, & The Nunnery
DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to enjoy the evening of collaborative music that will blend folk songwriting and storytelling with cosmic country\, dream pop\, and live looping. Brought to you by Luke Callen\, Old Pup\, The Nunnery\, Simon Cropp and Chris Gray.  \n  \nMeet the band: \nThe Nunnery begins with one voice\, layered upon itself becoming a lush soundscape.\nSarah Elstran is an independent musician that bridges the gap between bright-eyed pop composition and hands-on atmospheric live layering of voice. Her vocal loops give us the kind of detail and wide multi-octave range that we might come to expect from a marquee pop star\, while her production decisions continually keep us guessing as to what rabbit holes her tracks might fall into next. \nLuke Callen: At the intersection of Harry Smith’s Old Weird America – the songs of heartworn highways – and the tumult of today you can find the music of Luke Callen. The songs – equal parts tragic comedy and hopeless reverie – paint a picture of the places and people that make up his earthly home. A poet – a player – a folk singer – Luke has traversed his country unraveling tall tales – short tunes and all that’s hidden underneath.\nLuke has played hundreds of shows spanning both coasts\, the American West\, South\, and Heartland. He has had the opportunity to provide support for Dom Flemons\, Dead Horses\, The Dustbowl Revival\, Kacy & Clayton\, James McMurtry\, Whiskey Shivers\, Charlie Parr\, The Lowest Pair\, The Last Revel\, Lilly Hiatt\, Chicago Farmer\, and Robbie Fulks among others. He is a regular performer at the Historic Woody Guthrie Folk Festival in Okemah\, OK – the progressive environmental festival Salmon Fest in Ninilchik\, AK\, as well as the regional indie Midwest Music Fest in La Crosse & Winona. \nIn 2022\, Old Pup—the pet project of Milwaukee multi-instrumentalist Will Hansen—introduced listeners to its winning mixture of psych\, folk\, and country with the release of Incognito Lounge. That impressive debut was followed by a steady diet of live outings and an underlying uncertainty about exactly how Hansen and his rotating cast of collaborators might possibly follow up that album. On Friday\, May 3\, Old Pup surprised its budding fan base by releasing a new EP with no advance notice. Even more surprising than that unannounced EP drop is the content of the release itself.
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/an-evening-of-collaborative-music-featuring-luke-callen-old-pup-the-nunnery/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T190000
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SUMMARY:Louis Michot
DESCRIPTION:Louisiana’s Louis Michot is coming for Big River Theatre! His impressive bio is worth a read. \nFriday\, March 6 • 7pm \nTickets:\nAdult: $17/$20\nYouth 11-17: 1/2 price\nKids 10&under ALWAYS FREE \n  \nMeet Louis: \nLouis Michot \nLouis Michot is best known as the fiddle player and lead singer for the Lost Bayou Ramblers\, but his passions for Louisiana French\, local folklore\, and sustainability in the fastest-disappearing landmass in the world are what fuel his career as a musician. With two Grammy Awards\, six film scores and over 20 LPs under his belt\, his music career continues to push the boundaries of Louisiana French music traditions. \nIn 2025\, Louis embarks on his first major solo tours\, supporting the release of SEAUXLEAUX\, an audio and video album recorded at Dockside Studio by Tony Daigle. The recordingrepresents Louis’ live solo shows\, a dynamic performance featuring guitar\, fiddle\, voice and an effected-samples stomp box\, with a collection of songs that tell his stories and those of the Louisiana French experience. The SEAUXLEAUX tour will visit both U.S. coasts\, along with shows in the South beyond his artistic home of New Orleans\, with 30 dates across the U.S. and Canada\, scheduled between tours with the Lost Bayou Ramblers and Louis Michot & SWAMP MAGIC\, as well as collaborations with Leyla McCalla and other Louisiana artists. \nIn 2024\, the Lost Bayou Ramblers kicked off the year with their second Grammy win for Live: Orpheum Theater NOLA\, a collaboration with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Louis also received six nominations in New Orleans’s Best of the Beat Awards\, including Artist of the Year\, Album of the Year\, and Song of the Year for “Boscoyo Fleaux. \n” He rang in the Mardi Gras season as king of the Krewe of Joan of Arc\, then entered his second year performing with Louis Michot & SWAMP MAGIC\, a four-piece band featuring Michot on fiddle\, accordion\, guitar\, and vocals; Evan Ceaser on drums; the Ramblers’ Jonny Campos on pedal steel; and Bryan Webre on bass\, synths\, and samples. Rêve du Troubadour\, Michot’s solo debut\, released in 2023\, includes special guests: Nigerien Tuareg guitarist Bombino and critically acclaimed singer and multi-instrumentalist Leyla McCalla. He began work on the album by tracking original songs in his dry-docked houseboat\, Sister Ray\, during lockdown. Recording was completed at Mark Bingham’s Piety Studio\, engineered and mixed by the Ramblers’ Kirkland Middleton. In 2021\, Michot faced the unique challenge of trying to perform live during a pandemic\, while also leading hurricane-relief efforts (covered in a Rolling Stone article\, “Can This Cajun-Punk Musician Protect His Culture From Climate Change?”) and raised funds to provide solar panels and generators to homes in rural Louisiana after Hurricane Ida (covered in The New Yorker’s “The Lost Bayou Ramblers Get Lit”). \nLouis was named Louisianian of the Year in 2020\, alongside his brother\, Andre. The previous year\, the Lost Bayou Ramblers celebrated their 20th anniversary with a live album and documentary DVD release\, Asteur/On Va Continuer. The documentary aired around the world on the Francophone television network TV5Monde. This followed their first Grammy win\, for 2017’s Kalenda. A few years earlier\, Louis’s singing and playing were featured in the score for the Oscar-nominated film Beasts of the Southern Wild. \nListen here: https://youtu.be/r6sJFl2-yvA?si=LFdthwzQ2Fqi5M-i
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/louis-michot/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sleeping Jesus
DESCRIPTION:Sleeping Jesus is coming to Big River Theatre! Friday\, March 20th at 7pm. Get your friends and come on down!! \nMeet the band: \nSleeping Jesus is a Rock and Roll band started by Nick Elstad in Winona\, MN. The now five-piece Minneapolis band\, featuring Tyler Steinley\, Andy Bauer\, Seamus St. Clair\, and Dante DeGrazia\, just released their new album\, Hollywood Smile\, which peaked at #22 on the NACC top 200. Hollywood Smile sees the band ditching the hazy dream pop stylings of their debut album and dipping their toes into the waters of Rock and Roll and Americana for the very first time. After celebrating the release at First Avenue’s 7th St Entry\, the band will be touring and playing festivals throughout 2024. \nListen Here:
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/sleeping-jesus-2/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dirk Quinn Band
DESCRIPTION:The Dirk Quinn Band joins us Saturday\, April 18th at 7pm! \nTickets: \nAdult:$17 advance/$20 day of show\nYouth 11-17: 1/2 price\nKids 10&under ALWAYS FREE \n  \nMeet the band: \nThe American band The Dirk Quinn Band\, from Philadelphia\, is a dynamic group that specializes at jazz and jazz fusion. With their distinctive fusion of sophisticated melodies\, throbbing rhythms\, and improvisational skill\, this quintet of gifted musicians has mesmerized audiences. \nThe Dirk Quinn Band\, who take their cues from jazz greats like Miles Davis and John Coltrane\, give their music a contemporary touch by adding elements of funk\, rock\, and soul. Masterful solos\, syncopated grooves\, and fluid transitions that keep the audience on the edge of their seats characterize their explosive performances. \nThe Dirk Quinn Band produces a sound environment that is both intriguing and invigorating because to their superb musicianship and close-knit chemistry. Audiences are taken by their music to a place where barriers are broken and the jazz spirit is alive and well. These talented musicians play with such passion and heart that every note they play evokes a variety of emotions\, from joy and excitement to meditation and contemplation. \nThe Dirk Quinn Band stands out as a major force in the world of jazz and jazz fusion. Their cutting-edge and alluring sound pushes the limits of the genre and leaves a lasting effect on everyone who has the pleasure of listening to it. The Dirk Quinn Band is the band to turn to if you’re in the mood for a musical journey that will excite your senses and leave you wanting more.
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/dirk-quinn-band-2/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T184948
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SUMMARY:Mike Munson Trio
DESCRIPTION:Mike Munson joins us the weekend of the 100-mile garage sale! Fit to be a party. \nSaturday\, May 2nd • 7pm \nTickets: \nAdult: $17 advance/$20 day of show\nYouth 11-17: 1/2 price\nKids 10&under ALWAYS FREE \nThe Mike Munson Trio elevates and enhances Mike’s rich catalog of songs that feature his adept slide guitar playing and a reverence for tradition. He is joined by the powerful rhythm section comprised of Nick Salisbury on bass and Lars-Erik Larson on drums. Each member brings years of experience and an inclination for improvisation to the stage. Together they explore new territory\, creating a sound that dances between early American rock and roll\, gritty blues and modern jazz.
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/mike-munson-trio/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T184948
CREATED:20251118T152053Z
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SUMMARY:Kray Van Kirk
DESCRIPTION:Join us after your day at Fire in the Shire for the lovely voice and lyrically driven Kray van Kirk!\n\nSaturday\, June 6 • 7pm\nTickets:\nAdults: $15/$18\nYouth 11-17: 1/2 price\nKids 10&under ALWAYS FREE\n\nFolk Americana with Celtic roots\, aimed at new stories and new myths for the 21st century so that absolutely everyone\, of all identities and histories\, can know they have a verse in the shouted poetry of dawn. \n—————————————————————————————————————————–\n\n\nThe room was almost empty after Van Kirk’s show at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh\, Scotland. A man with shirt-sleeves rolled up in the August heat walked over to him and stood hesitantly for a moment before thrusting out his hand. \n“I use to sing for my wife in the evenings\, but she has dementia now and doesn’t remember me. That song about the lost lovers and the dance hall…” \nHe stopped for a moment before his Scottish reserve reasserted itself. \n“I really liked that one.” \nA fine finger-style guitarist with a precise baritone\, Kray Van Kirk has a Ph.D. from the University of Alaska\, but he set science aside to write songs\, tell stories and summon heroes. \n“We are driven by myth and the seasons of the heart\,” he says\, “and the stories are all true. There is a dark cave inside each of us\, and monsters of all kinds lurk there\, all the more lethal for being hidden. The quest is to journey inside\, render the monsters powerless\, find whatever it is that burns at the core of your soul and bring it back into the light. In a world divided it is critical to write songs and tell stories that show absolutely everyone they get to be the hero. Nobody is left behind.” \nThus his songs: Thunderbird resurrects the Phoenix in an empty desert diner in the American Southwest (yes\, the Phoenix drives a Thunderbird)\, The Queen of Elfland plucks Thomas the Rhymer from the English-Scottish border in 1250 and drops him and the Queen into a subway car\, The Library Song has Superman moonlighting among the stacks\, Rosa and Hector ride through Sherwood Forest on canes and a wheelchair\, and The Midnight Commander celebrates an insane old man leading the city of New York to take up arms (and underwear) against hatred. \nOf this charming\, Quixotic\, and decidedly eclectic performer\, the Borderline Folk Club in New York wrote “it is what every singer-songwriter should aspire to. \n\n\n\nLIVE CONCERT VIDEO FROM CAFFE LENA w/ Joe Jencks:\nhttps://krayvankirk.com/video\nhttps://krayvankirk.com/video_2\n\nLast release was a live concert CD\, Kray Van Kirk – Live at the Acorn.  Selected as Album of the Month by Transatlantic Conversations on CelticMusicRadio.net – krayvankirk.com/acorn\n\nI’ve a number of shows in MN and WI this coming April\, but nothing closer to you than Minneapolis\, which is a wee bit of a drive for you to come out. :-p\n\n Thanks so much!\n Kray Van Kirk\n\n“what every singer-songwriter should aspire to”\n Borderline Folk Club\, New York\n\n “An enviable body of songs.. an intelligent and gifted writer.”\n Bob Leslie\, Transatlantic Conversations\n CelticMusicRadio.net\n\n “The singer-songwriter\, in his Edinburgh debut\, was not the reason I arrived early but was certainly why I stayed late”\nDaily Fringe Review\, Edinburgh\, Scotland\n\n“Every time I play cuts off The Midnight Commander\, listeners ask ‘Who’s that?’ It’s Kray Van Kirk and there’s none like him.”\n Auntmama\n‘Sunday Folks’ DJ\, KBCS\n Seattle\, WA
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/kray-van-kirk/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Corey Medina & Brothers
DESCRIPTION:Corey Medina & Brothers join us June 27th at 7pm – this is a fun one!!\n\nCorey Medina & Brothers//Blues\nSaturday\, June 27 • 7pm\nTicket Cost:\nAdult: $20 advance/$25 day of show\nYouth 11-17: 1/2 price\nKids 10&under ALWAYS FREE\n\nMeet Corey & Bros:\nCorey Medina & Brothers (CMB) is a Native-led blues-rock band based in Bemidji\, Minnesota\, on Anishinaabe territory. The band was formed in 2015 by Diné (Navajo) singer-songwriter and guitarist Corey Medina. What started as a project rooted in brotherhood and trust has grown into a powerhouse four-piece known for raw emotion\, soulful grit\, and immersive live shows. Their performances move easily from tender storytelling to foot-stomping rock\, inviting audiences to sing\, sway\, and dance together.\n\nCMB’s mission is to uplift and empower people through meaningful music. Their sound carries both Indigenous roots and modern blues-rock energy\, creating a connection that resonates with audiences across cultures and geographies.\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITFvPJQr9o0\n\n\ninstagram.com/cmsaltclanman777/\nfacebook.com/coreybluesfolks\nyoutube.com/@CoreyMedinaBros\nhttps://coreymedina.com/index.html
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/corey-medina-brothers/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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