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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