2015 Season Schedule
KEB ’ MO ’ Fri . AUG 7 , 7:30PM
Keb ’ Mo ’ aka Kevin Moore is a 3-time Grammy winner and one fine purveyor of down-and-rootsy blues who has been described as “ a living link to the seminal delta blues that travelled up the Mississippi River and across the expanse of America .” This year he embarks on a new chapter in his career with the release of his latest album BLUESAmericana which earned a Grammy nomination for Best Americana Album . Over the past two decades Keb ’ has cultivated a reputation as a modern master of American roots music through the understated excellence of his performances and his collaborations with the likes of B . B . King , Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne .
$ 42 /$ 56 /$ 68 Box Seats $ 83
Sponsored by : Abby & Don Funk
TAKE ME TO THE ISLANDS Sat . AUG 8 , 7:30PM
Chautauqua Founder , Warren Nelson , brings his latest production back to the Big Top stage after debuting it to great acclaim in 2014 . “ Take Me To The Islands ” is an original musical celebration of the Apostle Islands . Like “ Riding the Wind ,” it is a multi-media extravaganza featuring an all-star band . “ This show is a people ’ s history of those who immigrated here , a portrait of daily life , work and play , from the Ojibwa ’ s arrival to present day , a song of why we all love it here ,” says Nelson .
Adults $ 22 / Ages 4-17 $ 11 Box Seats $ 37 Also plays 7 / 2
Sponsored by : Terry Panian
MU DAIKO JAPANESE DRUMMERS Sat . AUG 8 , 1:00PM
It ’ s all about the rhythm in this performance born of arts from the heart of the Asian American experience . Mu Daiko performs a variety of traditional and contemporary works , ranging from traditional Taiko repertoire ( ancient Japanese form of percussion using large drums ) to original pieces composed by its members . The group regularly premieres new work at its annual performances , continuing to stretch the boundaries of the art form and contributing to the innovation of American Taiko .
FREE - No Tickets Required
Sponsored by : Essentia Health – Ashland Clinic , Apostle Islands Booksellers , Apostle Islands Cruises , Ashland Daily Press , Bayview Motel , BMO Harris Bank , Bodin ’ s Inc , Chequamegon Bay Area Community Fund , Chippewa Valley Bank , Ruth Goetz , Deb and Jeff Lewis , The Inn on Madeline Island , Memorial Medical Center , New Moon Ski and Bike Shop , Norvado , The Pinehurst Inn , Karen Traut , Von Holzen Chevrolet , Washburn IGA
HOT RIZE with Red Knuckles & The Trailblazers
Sun . AUG 9 , 7:30PM
Hot Rize has been astounding the bluegrass world with their fresh , contemporary approach to traditional music ever since their formation in 1978 . The band ’ s unique and progressive style of bluegrass , powerful original songs , tight-as-a-drum ensemble playing , and dynamic stage show quickly made them stars on the major festival circuit and far beyond . In 1990 , Hot Rize won the International Bluegrass Association ’ s first Entertainer of the Year Award . In 2014 , they released their much-anticipated studio album When I ’ m Free , their first in 24 years . Hot Rize features Bryan Sutton , Tim O ’ Brien , Pete Wernick and Nick Forster .
$ 30 /$ 38 /$ 48 Box Seats $ 63
Sponsored by : Deep Water Grille and The Alley
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