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Date
Dar Williams
September 19
19
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Larry Keel Experience
September 24
19
Perfect Harmony Men's Chorus
February 6
6
Mad City Jug Band
September 25
19
Fox Prairie Elementary—Aristocats KIDS
Feb 9–10
7
Tom Rush
September 26
20
Michael Perry "Off On A Tangent"
February 11
7
Wilder Deitz Group
October 2
20
February 12
7
Portland Cello Project
October 9
Melody, Harmony & Melharmony— Concert by the Chitravina N. Ravikiran Quartet
20
Clocks in Motion
February 13
7
Dave Alvin and Phil Alvin with The Guilty Ones
October 10
21
Sierra Hull
February 20
8
Shawn Colvin
October 15
22
Graminy
February 26
8
Charlie Parr
October 16
22
Robin Pluer with Mrs. Fun
February 27
9
Jeffrey Foucault "Salt As Wolves" Album Release Show
October 17
22
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet
March 4
10
Michael Hecht: My Uncle Louie's War
October 21
23
Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives
March 5
10
Drakula: The Performance
Oct 30–31
23
Del McCoury Band
March 10
10
Michael Perry & The Longbeds
November 5
24
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage
March 11
12
The Wood Brothers
November 6
24
John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band
March 12
13
Madeleine Peyroux
November 7
24
Count This Penny
March 19
13
David Bromberg Quintet
November 13
25
The Kingston Trio
March 30
13
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy
November 18
25
Emo Philips with Guided by Puppets
April 1
15
Jeff Daniels with Ben Daniels Band
November 19
26
Cantus: Vocal Ensemble
April 2
15
I'm Not a Pilot
November 20
26
Opera for the Young: The Magic Flute
April 3
17
BoDeans
November 21
27
Ray Wylie Hubbard
April 7
17
PlayTime Productions—Children’s Theatre
Nov/Dec TBA
27
Tim O'Brien with Old Man Luedecke
April 8
17
Harmonious Wail—Holiday Wail and Good Cheer!
December 4
27
Riders in the Sky
April 9
17
Sonny Landreth
December 5
27
Chris Smither in concert
April 15
18
Detour Bluegrass Band
December 11
28
The Kruger Brothers
April 16
18
Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets
December 12
28
Kacy & Clayton
April 21
18
Stoughton Festival Choir & City Band
December 13
29
Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul and Mary)
April 22
29
Iris DeMent
April 23
29
Dailey and Vincent
April 28
30
Asleep at the Wheel
April 29
30
PlayTime Productions—Children’s Theatre
Apr/May TBA
30
St Ann’s Drama Dept. Theme TBA
May 6–7
30
Eilen Jewell
May 7
30
Michael Hecht: What I Learned from Anne Frank and Harper Lee
May 18
33
Wisconsin Folks: Masters of Tradition
May 21
33
Stoughton Chamber Singers—The Music of Mendelssohn—On Wings of A Song
June 3
33
Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society
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Reflections More than a century of songs and stories remain vibrant and alive within the Opera House. We are truly indebted to those who came before us for their foresight in preserving this treasuretrove of dreams. We are privileged to have the opportunity to gather in the Opera House with friends from near and far and share in so many wonderful moments. Each season we search for an interesting mix of performers to entertain and enlighten our audiences. We know that you and the performers find that the warmth and excellent acoustics of the Opera House are just part of the reason so many of you return year after year. We also thank our sponsors, volunteers and all the Friends of the Opera House. Without the support of our many friends, the continued health and success of the theater would simply not be possible. As Bob Dylan wrote, “I’ll let you be in my dream if I can be in yours.” See you at the show! William Brehm, Christina Dollhausen, Director Event Coordinator
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Stoughton Opera House: 2015 2016 Season Your Seat is Waiting . . . Fall Season 2015 Dar Williams Sat, Sept 19 • 7:30pm
New England folk veteran Dar Williams’ idiosyncratic songwriting, acerbic wit, and lovely soprano voice have earned her name as one of the most influential singersongwriters (Rolling Stone; Spin; Paste Magazine), while NPR’s World Café praises “smart and serious songs with her trademark wit.” Plain-spoken and heartfelt, inspired and ambitious, Dar Williams is often compared to Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez. The beloved pop-folk singer approaches her art with a reporter’s keen eye and a fiction writer’s feel for nuance in confronting “the big picture of how people approach life,” by examining and illuminating the minute details. Dar Williams’ ninth studio record, Emerald (May 2015), marks a particularly dramatic confluence between her experiences and broader contemporary culture—and what it means to be a songwriter at this moment in history. darwilliams.com
The Larry Keel Experience Thurs, Sept 24 • 7:30pm
Larry Keel is described by some reviewers as the most powerful, innovative and all-out exhilarating acoustic flatpicking guitarist performing today. Keel has absorbed the best lessons from his Bluegrass family upbringing, both sides deeply steeped in the rich mountain music culture and heritage of Southwest Virginia. From there, he has always integrated that solid musical grounding and natural-born talent with his own incomparable approach to flatpicking the guitar and composing original music. Keel finished first place twice at the flatpicking contest at Telluride Bluegrass Festival, but his guitar work never seems flashy. Instead, the mood is laid-back. With Keel’s gruff, down-to-earth delivery, a band of seasoned live performers, and influences from folk and progressive bluegrass to jazz and reggae, The Larry Keel Experience is an exciting mix impossible to pigeonhole. larrykeel.com
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Mad City Jug Band Fri, Sept 25 • 7:30pm
Got the Salty Dog Blues? Need some southern eel? How about some jelly roll? The Mad City Jug Band should help you get your fix. Forever entertaining audiences and enjoying themselves, they are on a mission to preserve the classic jug band and hokum repertoire from the 1920s and 1930s. The band features two guitars, ukulele, banjo, fiddle, harmonica, upright bass, accordion, kazoo, washboard, other percussion, and, of course, a jug. Mixing it up a bit, they include jug band revival tunes of the 1960s from such notables as the Grateful Dead, Janice Joplin, Jim Kweskin, and Maria Muldaur. Proud to claim the undisputed title of “America’s most adequate jug band”, the Mad City Jug Band is a hoot and consistently puts on a fun and entertaining show sure to make you smile and clap your hands. reverbnation.com/madcityjugband
Tom Rush
Sat, Sept 26 • 7:30pm Drawing on over four decades spent as a folk troubadour, Tom Rush’s performances roam a vast musical territory, from sweet ballads to gritty blues. Rush helped shape both the folk revival in the ‘60s and the renaissance of the ‘80s and ‘90s, his music having left its stamp on generations of artists. James Taylor, Emmylou Harris, Tom Petty, and Garth Brooks all cite Rush as a major influence, and he has long championed emerging artists, from Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, and James Taylor to Nancy Griffith and Shawn Colvin. Rush’s voice has grown even richer and more melodic with training, and his music, like a fine wine, has matured and ripened in the blending of traditional and modern influences. His expressive voice, distinctive guitar style, terrific yarn-spinning, and wry sense of humor have defined acoustic music for generations, and his performances are a celebration of where acoustic music has come from and where it’s going. tomrush.com
Wilder Deitz Group
Fri, Oct 2 • 7:30pm Wilder Deitz started his musical career at 8 years old, playing as a sideman for his father, singer-songwriter Ritt Deitz. Now 21, Wilder is one of the most exciting new players in the American Midwest’s jazz scene. Along with composing and leading his own group, he serves as both the pianist in the UW Black Music Ensemble (led by world-renowned bassist Richard Davis) and the director of the Madison East High School Black Music Ensemble. Wilder has released two discs as a bandleader, 2013’s Themes & Waltzes and 2014’s Issa. Joining Wilder for his date at the Stoughton Opera House will be expert saxophonist Alex Charland, longtime Wilder Deitz collaborator and drummer Joe Galligan, and two superb upright bassists: Ben Johnson (pizzicato) and Liz Clawson (arco). The group mixes influences from nearly every genre imaginable— from Debussy and Chopin to hip-hop to Arab folk music—to create a unique and compelling sound that owes as much to spontaneous collective improvisation as it does to composition.
Portland Cello Project Fri, Oct 9 • 7:30pm
Since its inception in late 2007, the Portland Cello Project has wowed audiences with extravagant performances in settings from Prairie Home Companion and parties on loading docks in NYC to symphony halls from coast to coast and punk rock clubs. The band has a reputation for mixing genres and blurring musical perceptions—and no two shows are alike, with their repertoire of more than 1000 pieces. Setup ranges from the very simple (4-6 cellos) to the all-out epic (12 cellos playing with full choirs, winds, horns, and numerous percussion players). The Cello Project has worked with high school and university music programs, the Dandy Warhols , Garrison Keillor, Trampled by Turtles, Corin Tucker, Maya Beiser, Ben Sollee, Zoe Keating, and Howe Gelb, among others. Said Time Online Magazine after a PCP concert, “I’m not sure that I’d truly realized how important live performances can be in helping you appreciate music.” portlandcelloproject.com
Dave Alvin and Phil Alvin with The Guilty Ones Sat, Oct 10 • 7:30pm
The Blasters were an integral part of the Los Angeles punk scene in the 1980s, as well as the blues scene and even the cowpunk scene. Their high energy R&B was hard to deny. Phil sang; Dave played guitar and wrote songs. The brothers parted ways in 1986, and it wasn’t until 30 years later with 2014’s Grammy nominated album of Big Bill Broonzy songs, Common Ground, that they recorded together again. The brothers’ rich history and complex relationship – both musically and personally – is evident in their passionate playing. Dave, with his low growl, has assumed the role of the lone cowboy and storyteller, while Phil, with his impassioned wail, embodies the stoic rock star. Dave and Phil Alvin are two guys who never forget where they came from; and even after all these years, they still got it. davealvin.net Stoughton Opera House Box Office: (608) 877-4400
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Shawn Colvin
Thurs, Oct 15 • 7:30pm Shawn Colvin is one of the leading lights of the so-called “new folk movement” of the late ‘80s, keeping the form fresh with a diverse approach, avoiding the genre’s clichéd sentiments and all-too-often formulaic arrangements in favor of a more personal, pop-influenced style. Colvin’s debut record won a Grammy in 1991, but it was 1997’s, “Sunny Came Home,” that catapulted her into the mainstream. Music critics liken her to Suzanne Vega, Joni Mitchell, Rickie Lee Jones, Janis Ian, and Emmylou Harris. Colvin drew praise for her profound and personal songwriting, which is, according to Martin Johnson of New York Newsday, “ a startlingly articulate chronicle of the pain of adult love,” while, as Darryl Morden of the Hollywood Reporter noted, there is “a child-wonder in Colvin’s writing that balances out her more serious work.” The Hudson Current described her voice as “fragile as antique glass, sultry as smoke,” “bouncy,” “hypnotic,” “supple,” and “so soft it’s like breathing cotton.” As Peter Howell observed in the Toronto Star, “Her voice wraps itself around you, like a favorite song heard on a car radio during a long night ride home.” shawncolvin.com
Charlie Parr Fri, Oct 16 • 7:30pm
Charlie Parr is a roots musician like no other today. His blistering picking -- he switches between acoustic guitar, dobro and banjo -- and keening, cut-throughthe-crowd vocals resonate with a conviction that runs deep and true. It’s the music of a self-taught guitarist and banjo player who grew up listening to his dad’s recordings of America’s musical founding fathers, including Charley Patton and Lightnin’ Hopkins, Woody Guthrie and Leadbelly. His heartfelt and plaintive original folk blues and traditional spirituals don’t strive for authenticity, they are authentic. Quiet, thoughtful and humble, the Minnesota musician has built a frenzied following of fans around the world with his energetic performances and 13 records including his latest Stumpjumper (April 2015 – Red House Records) Parr has made two albums of spirituals, and a few traditional songs of the hard life and the hereafter are always in his live sets. Such music isn’t necessarily rooted in the Methodist church in which he grew up: “It was more like, let’s get the service over quick so we can get downstairs and drink coffee and have pie!” But faith, though undefined, underlines all of Charlie’s music, both in the listening, the covering, the writing and performing. In addition to being such a great musician, he’s also one of the nicest people in the known universe and we are always thrilled to host him. Come on out and have some pie! You’ll be glad you did. charlieparr.com
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Jeffrey Foucault “Salt As Wolves” Album Release Show Sat, Oct 17 • 7:30pm
Wisconsin-raised Jeffrey Foucault plays “beat-up troubadour folk, whittled to dolorous perfection” (Uncut). He writes songs about love, memory, God, desire, wilderness, and loss – songs that mine the darker seams of American music to distill a terse amalgam of blues, country, rock ’n’ roll, and folk. In addition to having worked with poet Lisa Olstein on two albums under the moniker Cold Satellite, the singer-songwriter is set to release his fifth collection of original music under his own name this year. This Salt As Wolves album release show features Billy Conway (Morphine) on drums, Jeremy Moses Curtis (Booker T) on bass, and legendary electric guitar player Bo Ramsey (Lucinda Williams, Greg Brown). It exists out of time, like a field recording of a place that never was: a lean, bold blues record that deftly weaves together disparate strands of sound and experience, raw love, and desperate wisdom. jeffreyfoucault.com
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DRAKULA: The Performance Fri, Oct 30 and Sat, Oct 31 • 7:30pm
This critically-acclaimed original production is a fusion of dance and drama that heightens the suspense and seduction of Bram Stoker’s classic novel. All the familiar characters are here: Lucy, Mina, Van Helsing, Harker, Renfield—plus gargoyles and vampire brides. Celebrate Halloween with this spellbinding production. For tickets call Stage Works at 608-873-0717. stoughtonperformingarts.com
Michael Hecht: My Uncle Louie’s War Wed, Oct 21 • 1:00pm
Literary and visual artist Michael Hecht utilizes the literature of war, along with his uncle’s letter, in a presentation to honor the fallen and the veterans who came home. Mr. Harris Lemberg on piano. Free-will donation at the door.
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Michael Perry & the Longbeds
Thurs, Nov 5 • 7:30pm
Join Michael Perry and his band the Long Beds for a night of music punctuated by stories (some new and some “classic”). Band member Billy Krause was the first to encourage Perry to perform the songs he’d composed in between writing bestselling books; as Perry says about that inaugural concert, “I ain’t sayin’ I was nervous, but I ripped out a 60-minute set in 32 minutes flat!” The New York Times bestselling author, humorist, and radio show host from New Auburn, Wisconsin has since become more relaxed singing onstage. Perry’s bestselling memoirs include Population 485, Truck: A Love Story, Coop, and Visiting Tom. His first book for young readers, The Scavengers, was published in 2014 and first novel for adult readers, The Jesus Cow, debuted in May of 2015. He hosts the nationally-syndicated “Tent Show Radio,” performs widely as a humorist, and tours with the Long Beds, a roughneck folk group that honors the spirit of folks like John Prine, Waylon Jennings, and James McMurtry. sneezingcow.com.
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The Wood Brothers Fri, Nov 6 • 7:30pm
Genuine charisma sets The Wood Brothers apart from other contemporary rock bands. Many knew Chris Wood as the virtuoso bass ace of avant-garde jazz trio Medeski Martin & Wood—but that was before he joined with brother and guitarist Oliver Wood. Together, they created something organic and new. Their brand of Americana, a fusion of two different musical paths, has evolved from a genre-bending project into a highly popular full-time band, fusing Southern rock, American traditionals, New Orleans funk, and Manhattan free-jazz seamlessly, flawlessly, lovingly. Since their inception, the Wood Brothers have developed from a stripped-down, roots-rock-inspired duo with jazz leanings to a rollicking trio capable of holding their own captivating theatres filled with a thousand fans. thewoodbros.com
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Madeleine Peyroux
Sat, Nov 7 • 7:30pm “The only thing that matters is the song,” says singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux. That conviction, along with ‘one of the most distinctive voices of our time,’ has carried the awardwinning artist from busking on the streets of Paris all the way to stardom. Almost 20 years after her Dreamland debut, Peyroux’s genre-defying blend of jazz and pop continues to enthrall the music world. Through six universally praised albums, she has gained a reputation for an impeccable choice of material, creating a genuine buzz of anticipation amongst fans and the industry at large. From Holiday to Dylan, Bessie Smith to Leonard Cohen, Peyroux sheds a striking new light onto familiar musical gems, creating new classics along the way. She’s come far: from the streets of Paris to the word’s grandest concert halls, collaborating with the some of the world’s finest musicians. Still, where other artists might rest on their laurels and bask in the glory of countless gushing reviews, Peyroux fearlessly explores new territories. There is no telling what the future will bring, but it is clear that Madeleine Peyroux’s musical journey is only just beginning. madeleinepeyroux.com
David Bromberg Quintet
Fri, Nov 13 • 7:30pm Allow us to re-introduce David Bromberg, the Godfather of Americana. During his rise to prominence in the 70s, he became a first-call, “hired gun” guitarist, playing on hundreds of records by artists including Bob Dylan, Link Wray, The Eagles, Ringo Starr, Willie Nelson, and Carly Simon. Bromberg’s material, based in the folk and blues idioms, continually expanded with each new album. On Only Slightly Mad, set for release Sept 24th, fans will find blues, bluegrass, gospel, folk, Irish fiddle tunes, pop, and English drinking songs happily coexisting as they can only on a Bromberg album. For newcomers, the new album will be an introduction to an astonishing performer whose range and musical depth have delighted devoted audiences for over forty years and will for many years hence. davidbromberg.net
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy Visions from Cape Breton and Beyond: A Celtic Family Celebration Wed, Nov 18 • 7:30pm Master fiddlers Natalie MacMaster and her husband Donnell Leahy meld their virtuosities into a whirlwind of fiddle-driven music, dance, and song, combining the best of French, Celtic, American Bluegrass, and even Cajun styles, and making it their own. You’ll be treated to the foot-tapping rave-ups, heart-wrenching ballads, and world-class step dancing that have brought audiences to their feet on three (and counting) continents. For the first time on stage, they’ll feature their children alongside dancers and singers from the traditions of their hometowns of Cape Breton and Lakefield, Ontario. “To call Natalie MacMaster the most dynamic performer in Celtic music today is high praise, but it still doesn’t get at just how remarkable a concert artist this Cape Breton Island fiddler has become.” -The Boston Herald nataliemacmaster.com
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Jeff Daniels with Ben Daniels Band Thurs, Nov 19 • 7:30pm
The world largely knows Michigan-raised Jeff Daniels as an actor with Golden Globe nominated film roles (Woody Allen’s “The Purple Rose of Cairo,” “Something Wild,” “The Squid and the Whale”) and a Tony Award nomination for his Broadway run in “God of Carnage.” But these days, Daniels can be found on the road with his guitar, playing the bluesy folk music he kept quiet for so long. “[Songwriting has] been a wonderful creative friend for me between all the movies and theater and television,” Daniels says of the nearly 400 songs he’s amassed, songs that display a good-natured humor and down-to-earth honesty. Daniels’ music career has turned into a growing family project, with his son at the helm of the recordings. “Ben went to school for sound engineering, which is great for me,” Daniels laughs, reflecting on their at-home studio sessions where together they hone in on the singersongwriter style Daniels admires from artists like Steve Goodman, Arlo Guthrie and John Prine. The New York Times says, “Jeff Daniels sings his songs with a growly twang and barbed good humor, at its high point evoking a transcendental picture of American wanderlust.” jeffdaniels.com
“Jeff Daniels sings his songs with a growly twang and barbed good humor...” —NY Times
I’m Not a Pilot Fri, Nov 20 • 7:30pm
Milwaukee indie rock band I’m Not A Pilot takes its name from frontman Mark Glatzel’s musings on the idea of the control –or lack of it—one has over life. Adrian Esguerra (bass guitar), Steve Vorass Jr (drums), and Peter Thomas (cello) complement Glatzel’s keyboard and vocals for a cache of intricately melodic songs about uncertainty and lack of control. Voted Best Rock Band three times in Milwaukee’s Shepherd Express Weekly, along with a host of other awards and nominations and two featured songs in the independent film The Surface, I’m Not A Pilot has toured extensively, performing at colleges, high schools, performing arts centers, music venues/clubs, music festivals, and house concerts. “I’m Not A Pilot is four musicians coalescing to reach a state of gestalt by exploring new sonic territories,” writes Charles Nevsimal of INFO* Magazine, “and in doing so, they’re charting a course to the stars.” imnotapilot.com Stoughton Opera House Box Office: (608) 877-4400
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Holiday Wail and Good Cheer Fri, Dec 4 • 7:30pm
BoDeans
Sat, Nov 21 • 7:30pm There’s a reason The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum has a permanent display honoring these Wisconsin natives. Back in the 80s, the BoDeans blended the grit of American roots music with the upbeat elements of pop, creating a sound that caught the attention of both superstars and music fans around the country. Since then, the BoDeans have brought their unstoppable live talent on tour with legends like U2, The Pretenders and David Bowie. They’ve released Top 40 tunes like “Good Things,” “Stay” and their smash hit “Closer to Free.” Singing earnest, solid rock songs with infectious hooks, the BoDeans have always presented an urgent, heartfelt hopefulness, which is exceptionally evident on their 12th album I Can’t Stop (April 2015). More than 30 years after their first album hit the airwaves, the guys are bringing that real, heartfelt and trend-free music you know and love to the Opera House. “I’ve always thought of the BoDeans as a truly American band,” says Kurt Neumann, the founder, primary writer and frontman of the veteran Milwaukee-based group. “We were blue-collar kids straight out of the heartland, how could we be anything else? Roots rock was a label I fought when I was younger, but I came to realize that if by roots you meant blues, rock, country and soul all slammed together into one sound, then I’d say yes that is the sound of American-made music.” bodeans.com
PlayTime Productions
Nov/Dec – Theme and time TBA Playtime Productions Children’s Theatre has been delighting audiences with its creative and spirited renditions of classic tales. When performed by Playtime Productions, each of these endearing stories is retold with an eye to the present, always with a twist and many a surprise. Keep an eye on the website for date and theme. PlayTime shows are a great way to expose your family to live musical theater always affordable and fun for the whole family! playtimeproductions.org
Madison’s Harmonious Wail will be ringing in the holiday season gypsy-style! Though richly influenced by European gypsy musicians, the Wail bursts through the normal boundaries of the genre with its intoxicating vocals, enticing arrangements, and sheer joy. Smoldering vocals are laced with jazzy mandolin and guitar for an infectious blend of continental jazz, swing, gypsy music, and melodic vocals. Harmonious Wail has won multiple Madison Area Music Association (MAMA) awards including Best Jazz CD, Best Ensemble Vocalists of the Year, Best World Artist, Best World Song, Best Instrumentalist, and Favorite Jazz Band. And now they have just the right swingin’ recipe for Christmas spirit. wail.com
Sonny Landreth Sat, Dec 5 • 7:30pm
Southwest Louisianabased guitarist, songwriter, and singer Sonny Landreth is a musician’s musician whose unorthodox virtuosic slide guitar style is unique and unforgettable. He plays with the slide on his little finger, using the other fingers to fret notes on the guitar’s neck, all while playing chords and melodies in his right hand. A formidable studio musician, Landreth has built up a loyal following among his fans and musical peers. Just as Muhammad Ali once boasted that he could “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee,” Sonny can make his slide guitar “roar like a rocket ship and dance like a ballerina.” Sonny will feature songs from his newest album Bound by the Blues with his electric trio for this show. The songs return to the slide guitarist’s musical roots, presenting a bold, big-sounding collection of tracks that swagger like the best of classic rock, climb to stratospheric heights of jazz informed improvisation, and inevitably remain deeply attached to the elemental emotional and compositional structures that are at the historic core of the blues. sonnylandreth.com
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Detour Bluegrass Band
Stoughton Festival Choir & City Band
Fri, Dec 11 • 7:30pm
The holiday season is ripe with traditions, old and new, that come out this time of year as people dust off their celebratory moods. And that’s bluegrass in a nutshell; full of tradition. With recognizable and memorable songs played by some of some of the brightest bluegrass stars, grab your friends and families and join the Detour Bluegrass Band for a festive evening of great music and holiday cheer. Detour is a “bluegrass powerhouse” that features heartfelt originals, tightly focused harmonies, and high-steppin’ instrumentals from a superbly talented sextet of veterans of Michigan’s bluegrass scene. Since they put out their 3rd CD, A Better Place, Detour has been garnering attention across the US and been nominated for the IBMA Emerging Artist award. The combinations of the band’s dynamic writing, Missy Armstrong’s soaring voice, and the strength of their inventive instrumental work are making their mark with music lovers across the country. Detour’s tight focused harmonies, precision instrumentals, and creative melodies will most certainly get you into the holiday mood - bluegrass style. detourbluegrass.com
Sun, Dec 13 • 4:00pm
Come celebrate the community in the spirit of Christmas. The Stoughton Festival Choir and City Band will dazzle with a variety of sacred and secular music, plus a carol sing-along. A festive tradition for the whole family!
Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets Sat, Dec 12 • 7:30pm
Milwaukee’s premiere doo-wop group, Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets is an energetic musical cabaret blending vivacious vocals, animated choreography, and quick-witted humor. Performing together for about 10 years, the Guyz are Reggie Kurschner, high tenor; Don Lobacz, first tenor; Tommy Lueck, baritone; and Aaron Schmidt, bass—all of whom have worked together in professional theatre at Milwaukee’s Skylight Opera Theatre and other venues. From street corner to contemporary cabaret, these sharp-suited, classically vintage Guyz will have young and old clapping, snapping, tapping, and singing along. This show promises to deliver high-velocity holiday cheer as the Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets and their band croon seasonal favorites in glorious 4-part harmony that will hold you, thrill you, and delight you, as your feet and heart are carried away. fourguyz.com
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Perfect Harmony Men’s Chorus Sat, Feb 6 • 3:00pm
Offering harmony in music to inspire harmony in community, Perfect Harmony Men’s Chorus exists to provide a visible presence and a positive voice in and for the Wisconsin LGBT communities. Perfect Harmony is Madison’s gay and gay-friend men’s chorus, using music and performance to enrich the lives of its audience and supporters. Members serve within the LGBT communities of the area and in the Madison Area community at large; in their own words, “we sing to make a better world.” perfectharmonychorus.org
The Occasional Quartet
Willy Porter, Peter Mulvey, Bill Camplin & Randy Sabien Fri, Jan 29 • 7:30pm A conversation with music, from songwriter to songwriter, trading songs and stories, an amazing night of music to be shared with friends… Come join us for this special, rare concert as four of Wisconsin’s finest songsmiths join forces for an intimate evening of original acoustic music Extraordinary guitarist and singer/songwriter Willy Porter has been turning first time listeners into die-hard fans for more than two decades now with his signature, fingerpicking guitar work and playful performing style. Porter is a major force in the worlds of Americana and contemporary folk and folk-rock music. A live-wire on any stage, Peter Mulvey is an acoustic singer/songwriter/guitarist who, in fact, defies this categorization. His ferocious guitar playing whisks him through more tunings than he has fingers in the course of an evening, as he winds his way from fullthroated rockers to deceptively plain-spoken musings. Bill Camplin has been an integral part of the Wisconsin acoustic music scene for many years both as a performer and as co-owner of the legendary Cafe Carpe in Fort Atkinson. Bill is a strong guitarist with a beautiful tenor voice and he is noted for penetrating, intensely emotional performances of both his original songs and his interpretations of others such as Bob Dylan. Dubbed “the past, present and future of jazz violin” by NPR’s Jazz Profiles, Randy Sabien is a regular at Big Top Chautauqua and has performed on A Prairie Home Companion and Austin City Limits. His instrumental skill on the violin, guitar, mandolin, and piano, in the genres of jazz, country, and rock, is legendary.
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Tues, Feb 9 & Wed, Feb 10 • 6:30pm What’s a cat to do? In Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS, Madame’s jealous butler Edgar cat-naps Duchess and her kittens and abandons them in the Parisian countryside. Luckily, Thomas O’Malley and his ragtag bunch of alley cats come to their rescue! This feline adventure is sure to get you tapping your feet to its jazzy beat with a score that includes Disney favorites “The Aristocats,” “Scales and Arpeggios” and “Ev’rybody Wants to Be a Cat!” Free-will donation at the door.
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Melody, Harmony & Melharmony
Concert by the Chitravina N Ravikiran Quartet Fri, Feb 12 • 7:30pm
Michael Perry “Off On A Tangent” Thurs, Feb 11 • 7:30pm
Author, humorist, and singer/songwriter, Michael Perry, takes to the stage with a microphone and a passel of stories that range well beyond the pages of his books. Whether discussing vicious chickens, homeless guinea pigs, long underwear for ladies, or getting your feelings hurt by the New York Times, Perry moves easily from the heartfelt to hilarious in an easygoing performance some have called “country stand-up.” Raised on a small Midwestern dairy farm, Perry put himself through nursing school while working on a ranch in Wyoming, then wound up writing by happy accident. He lives with his wife and two daughters in rural Wisconsin, where he serves on the local volunteer fire and rescue service and is an intermittent pig farmer. He hosts the nationally-syndicated “Tent Show Radio,” performs widely as a humorist, and tours with his band the Long Beds. sneezingcow.com
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Defying the conventional wisdom that east and west cannot meet in their musical traditions because of the clash and contradictions of cultures, Ravikiran provides a platform for Indian and western classical music to beautifully coalesce on the same stage. Since his grand entrance at age two, Chitravina N Ravikiran has been one of the most inspiring ambassadors of Indian music and culture. The substance and quality of his contributions as instrumentalist, composer, vocalist, guru, author, and orator are held in the highest regard. Ravikiran is the inventor of the Award-Winning world music concept Melharmony—a synergy between melodic concepts not common in the West (in terms of form, structure, and ornamentation) and harmonic dimensions that are almost totally absent in the East. The Wisconsin State Journal got it right: Ravikiran is the “Mozart of Indian music.” Highlighting the differences and common factors between the melody-dominant Indian classical music and harmony-based western classical, the concert features some of the finest classical musicians from across the globe, proving once again that music is a universal language we can all understand. The Arohana Ensemble supports. ravikiranmusic.com
Clocks in Motion
Sat, Feb 13 • 7:30pm With a fearless and uncompromising ear to programming challenging and adventurous contemporary percussion ensemble repertoire, Clocks in Motion consistently performs groundbreaking concerts which involve performance art, theater, and often the construction of new instruments. Hailed as “nothing short of remarkable” by Cleveland Classical, Madison’s own Clocks in Motion is a group that performs new music, builds many of its own instruments, and breaks down the boundaries of the traditional concert program. Formed in 2011, Clocks in Motion began as an extension of the UW-Madison’s Graduate Percussion Group, and now serves as the ensemble in residence with the UW-Madison percussion studio. The individual members of Clocks in Motion’s unique skill sets and specialties contain an impressive mix of musical styles including, rock, jazz, contemporary classical music, orchestral percussion, marching percussion, and world music styles including Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, Middle Eastern, West African, and Indian. Come, be enthralled with the ethereal, ambient music on a variety of percussion instruments in a show unlike any other. clocksinmotionpercussion.com
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Graminy
Fri, Feb 26 • 7:30pm Founded in 2010, Madison band Graminy seeks to fuse classical and grassroots traditions—from Bach to bluegrass, Copland to Celtic, Gershwin to Native American, Kodaly to Klezmer. Graminy composes and arranges all its music, including frequent quick changes, generous improvisations, and occasional singing. They call their style “class-grass”: cramming more class in grass and more grass in class. Graminy’s music focuses on themes of ecology and place, and just as its botanical namesake Gramineae encompasses the entire grass family, Graminy draws on the entire family of grassroots traditions, from all places and ecologies, to develop its refreshing, surprising, ever-captivating sound. graminy.net
Robin Pluer with Mrs. Fun
Sat, Feb 27 • 7:30pm Robin Pluer joins forces with MRS.FUN to perform a passionate melange of vintage French chansons with a twist of je ne sais quoi. Robin Pluer, a perennial WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Award winner, has been performing and composing music for more than 20 years. Her fresh, engaging talent has afforded her opportunities from Garrison Keeler’s “Prairie Home Companion” and NPR’s “World Café” to touring in Europe. Wherever she performs, the chanteuse with panache effortlessly captivates her audiences. She can transport you to a more genteel France through chansons of the past, or strike your inner musical soul with her funky R&B style. MRS. FUN plays hardcore electra-acid-jazz. Complex, sophisticated and adventurous, their music is a provocative blend of off-center jazz, ulta-funk, spoken word rap, and their own brand of neo-cabaret. The MRS. FUN sound derives from Connie Grauer’s funky bass-driven keyboard playing and Kim Zick’s aggressive in-the-pocket drumming. Intelligent lyrics, flawless musicianship, and a dynamic stage presence are hallmarks of their music.
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BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet Fri, Mar 4 • 7:30pm
For the past 37 years, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet has been making some of the most potent and popular Cajun music on the planet. Born out of the rich Acadian ancestry of its members, and created and driven by bandleader Michael Doucet’s spellbinding fiddle playing and soulful vocals, Grammy winners BeauSoleil are notorious for bringing even the most staid audience to its feet. Their distinctive sound derives from the distilled spirits of New Orleans jazz, blues rock, folk, swamp pop, Zydeco, country and bluegrass. Entertaining listeners everywhere from the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans to Carnegie Hall, and all the way across the pond to Richard Thompson’s Meltdown Festival in England, BeauSoleil continues to captivate audiences the world over. beausoleilmusic.com
“BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, they play music that’s honest to the bone!” —Allen Toussaint
Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives
Sat, Mar 5 • TWO SHOWS! 3:00pm & 7:00pm Five-time Grammy winner, platinum recording artist, Grand Ole Opry star, country music archivist, Southern culture historian, photographer, musician, songwriter, TV show host, charismatic force of nature, and country music fan, Marty Stuart has spent over 4 decades celebrating American roots music with a missionary’s zeal. His teenage years on tour with bluegrass legend Lester Flatt were followed by six years in Johnny Cash’s band and a chart-topping tenure as a solo artist. Stuart’s zest for every conceivable flavor of country music is also seen regularly on RFDTV’s The Marty Stuart Show. On his latest release, the double-disc Saturday Night & Sunday Morning, Stuart captures all the authentic neon and stained-glass hues of country music – from love and sex to heartache and hardship to family and God – in a rousing blend of originals, classic covers, and traditional hymns and that throw their arms around the whole history of not only country but modern American music. martystuart.net
Del McCoury Band Thu, March 10 • 7:30pm
Bluegrass legend and Stoughton Opera House favorite Del McCoury is the real deal. For over fifty years, his music has expressed an authoritative and unrelenting authenticity. In addition to wowing hardcore bluegrass fans with his particular blend of traditional vocals and top-flight musicianship, McCoury and his band won new listeners over by peppering their solid bluegrass sound with hints of country, gospel, and jazz. Holding more than 30 trophies from the International Bluegrass Music Association Awards (including 9 for Entertainer of the Year) and multiple GRAMMY awards and nominations, including being inducted into the International Bluegrass Hall Of Fame in the fall of 2015, they’re the most honored group in bluegrass history, earning the acclaim of colleagues throughout the music industry, ranging from Dierks Bentley to pop star Bjork to jam band favorites Phish. Their fans, many of whom proudly claim the title of “DelHead,” are equally diverse and unanimously passionate, filling venues from Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center to New Orleans’ Preservation Hall and the Grand Ole Opry. Del and the boys play with sheer joy that shines through in every performance. delmccouryband.com
Del and the boys play with sheer joy that shines through in every performance.
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John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band Sat, Mar 12 • 7:30pm
One of the most respected and accomplished instrumentalists in popular music, Grammy-winning John Jorgenson is known for his blistering guitar and mandolin licks and mastery of a broad musical palette. Jorgenson co-founded country-rock’s pioneering Desert Rose Band, spent more than half a decade in Elton John’s touring band, and led the group of country-guitar wizards known as the Hellecasters. He has collaborated with Earl Scruggs, Bonnie Raitt, Elton John, Luciano Pavarotti, Bob Dylan, and played with Bela Fleck, Sam Bush, Jim and Jesse, David Grisman, and many others. Jorgenson’s newly formed bluegrass project reunites him with fellow Desert Rose bandmate (and former Dillard) Herb Pedersen, revered Nashville singer-songwriter and guitarist John Randall, and Ricky Skaggs cohort Mark Fain on bass. Impeccable musicianship, incomparable songwriting, and seasoned showmanship. Part bluegrass and part 70’s singer-songwriter vocal harmonies, the diverse material performed by these four legendary musicians is a spot-on union. johnjorgenson.com
“If Jorgenson comes around, don’t miss him. The show is golden. The music soars.”
Rhonda Vincent and the Rage Fri, Mar 11 • 7:30pm
When the Queen of Bluegrass comes to town, you don’t want to miss out! She is the only artist to receive seven consecutive Female Vocalist of the Year titles from the International Bluegrass Music Association; she has seen multiple Grammy nominations and 5 consecutive Entertainer of the Year Awards from the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America. In 2010, she received the prestigious “Star Award” from the Bluegrass Heritage Foundation. With over 80 awards, her band is the most awarded group in bluegrass music, incorporating savvy contemporary touches while drawing deeply from the haunting mountain soul of classic Monroe-styled bluegrass. Constantly forging connections with fans through her invigorating performances, she continues to grow as a songwriter, with an optimism that bursts through the speakers, both believable and inspiring. rhondavincent.com
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Count This Penny
Sat, Mar 19, 7:30pm Originally from Tennessee, this duo brings a sweet sound fresh from the hills: like a pure mountain stream, their “Appalachian pop” runs gritty underneath, spilling over with crystal clear harmonies. On guitar and bass, Amanda and Allen Rigell tell stories through song, their voices—a bit of gravel and glass—intertwining to form gorgeous textures. The musical traditions of the mountains are a cornerstone of Count This Penny’s sound: Appalachia was their back yards, their front porches, and they take on the voices of well-crafted characters in ways that resonate empathy. Though the subjects are often bleak, the melodies and harmonies are cathartic. The Rigells’ talent and love of the music has seen them on A Prairie Home Companion, WPR, Wisconsin Public Television’s 30 Minute Music Hour, and WDVX’s Blue Plate Special in Knoxville, TN. Let Count This Penny take you on a journey: it’s worth every penny! countthispenny.com
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The Kingston Trio Wed, March 30 • 7:30pm
In 1957, The Kingston Trio emerged from San Francisco’s North Beach club scene to take the country by storm, bringing the rich tradition of American folk music into the mainstream. Becoming the number one vocal group in the world, the Trio was a musical and cultural phenomenon whose record sales and concert draws were matched only by The Beatles. In a feat yet to be surpassed, Billboard magazine listed four Kingston Trio albums in their Top 10 at the same time. The group has also won two Grammy awards and numerous gold records. Today, Bill Zorn, George Grove, and Rick Dougherty continue the legacy. Through changing times, the Trio has remained popular for a simple reason: songs that sound as good today as the first time you heard them. Over forty years after the song “Tom Dooley” shot to the top of the charts, the Trio is still on the road, bringing back all the great memories and making new ones. kingstontrio.com
Emo Philips
with Guided By Puppets Fri, April 1 • 7:30pm Emo Philips is a comedy legend. For a generation, he’s been entertaining audiences and influencing other comics with his blend of misdirection and odd-but-clever punchlines. Jay Leno called him “the best joke writer in America,” and “Weird Al” Yankovic describes him as one of the funniest people on the planet. His wandering, child-like delivery belies a razor sharp wit and an uncanny knack for timing. Philips has performed over 6000 shows throughout the Englishspeaking world, including a multi-week run at the Playhouse Theater in London’s West End. His career has seen award-winning comedy albums, several cable specials (including an hour-long on HBO), and many appearances on US and UK network television. He has appeared in films (most notably as the table-saw demonstrator in UHF), lent his distinctive voice to animated TV shows (Slacker Cats, Doctor Katz, Adventure Time, Home Movies), and appeared recently on the Comedy Central series “Review” with Andy Daly. But his true love is his first love—stand-up—and he will leave you standing too, cheering for more. emophilips.com Guided By Puppets is a strange collection of musicians with a strange collection of instruments. Musical saw, accordion, bass, violin and unique percussion including a custom bamboo marimba are some of the sounds you’ll hear. Lisa Marine, Biff Blumfumgagnge, Kia Karlen and Geoff Brady look forward to not only warming up the crowd for Emo, but jamming with the man himself.
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Opera for the Young
Mozart’s The Magic Flute with special guests: Kegonsa Elementary
Cantus: Vocal Ensemble
Sun, April 3 • 1:30pm
Sat, April 2 • 7:30pm
Hailed as “the premier men’s vocal ensemble in the United States” (Fanfare) and winner of the prestigious Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence from Chorus America, Cantus enjoys an active schedule of national tour dates, subscription concerts in its home of Minneapolis/St. Paul, educational outreach programs, and recordings. The Washington Post hails the ensemble’s sound as having both “exalting finesse” and “expressive power,” and refers to its music-making as “spontaneous grace.” Cantus is acknowledged around the world for its programmatic versatility, artistic excellence, and charismatic personality. Combine those voices with the superb acoustics of the Opera House and you are in for a most memorable evening. cantussings.org
The Magic Flute is an enchanting introduction to the genius of Mozart. OFTY’s space-age adaptation tells the story of the noble Prince Tamino, the heroic Princess Pamina, the birdman Papageno, the evil Queen of the Night, and her assistant, Three-headed Lady. Students from Kegonsa elementary lend their talents performing on stage as fanciful space creatures comprising Sarastro and his “Alien Council of Wisdom.” They’ll also appear as an enormous dragon. The Magic Flute’s beautiful melodies and comical characters delight youngsters, while thematic points concerning facing challenges and learning to forgive generate thoughtful discussion. operafortheyoung.org
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Ray Wylie Hubbard
Thu, April 7 • 7:30pm At 68, Ray Wylie Hubbard is more raw-boned, knotty, knobby and rough-hewn in his post-psychocountry approach to drifter’s rock than ever. Guitars hiss, sting and slash; the beats haunted and tribal all underscore a voice that’s parched earth—as much by design as what’s leftover from a life lived to the hilt. Ray Wylie Hubbard is a Texas original. He’s old enough to collect retirement, but he’s still writing songs, recording, performing, producing, touring, and scoring movies, and he still has the same wily spirit that has been his trademark since he wrote “Up Against the Wall, Redneck Mothers,” a hit for Jerry Jeff Walker in the early 1970s and an anthem for the Texas music scene. Since those early days, he’s released 17 albums of his own, including a brand new one, The Ruffian’s Misfortune, which Elmore Magazine calls “one of the tightest records he’s ever recorded” and American Songwriter calls “a lean, mean set that wraps up in just over a half hour but whose raw reverberations last long after.” The reviews describe Ray Wylie as “one of the most strikingly original musicians in the country” and praise his “crusty, ornery, and authentic growl” and his “taut, dynamic, and compelling” music. He’s a presence you won’t soon forget, and his songs have a gritty intensity that will stay with you for a good long while. raywyliehubbard.com
Tim O’Brien and Old Man Luedecke Fri, April 8 • 7:30pm
In Tim O’Brien’s music, things come together. The uncanny intersection of traditional and contemporary elements in his songwriting, his tireless dedication to a vast and still-expanding array of instruments, and his ongoing commitment to place himself in as many unique and challenging musical scenarios as possible has made him a key figure in today’s thriving roots music scene – and well beyond it. That roundness of vision and scope permeates every aspect of O’Brien’s 13th solo album. Mixing O’Brien originals, collaborations, and a handful of outside compositions, Chicken & Egg is an illuminating, engaging, and ultimately life-affirming meditation on the art of living. Playing with O’Brien is multiple Juno Award-winner Old Man Luedecke, an artist honing his cunning lyrical flair in a unique mix of folk, bluegrass and pop hooks. With skillful precision and a storyteller’s heart, Luedecke’s narrativedriven folk songs are playful, coy, and soul warming. Rich in metaphor, heart, and instrumentation, his newest album Tender Is The Night (produced by O’Brien) muses on love, art, and purpose. timobrien.net oldmanluedecke.ca
Riders in the Sky Sat, April 9 • 7:30pm
America’s favorite singing cowboys are still saddled up and singing after 30+ years. The quartet of madcap cowpokes consists of Ranger Doug, Idol of American Youth; Too Slim, the Fastest Wit in the West; Woody Paul, King of the Cowboy Fiddlers; and Joey, the CowPolka King. Perpetual crowd-pleasers, this Grammy-winning quartet mixes authentic Western music with yodeling, rope tricks, and a whole heap of crackpot humor—in the timeless tradition of Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. In addition to winning two Grammys and being inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, Riders are in the Western Music Association’s Hall of Fame, the Country Music Foundation’s Walkway of Stars, and the Walk of Western Stars. With these and countless other awards and accolades, it comes as no surprise that Billboard magazine’s Jim Bessman counts them as one of “the most historically significant acts in the history of American music.” ridersinthesky.com
Chris Smither in Concert
Fri, April 15 • 7:30pm Honing a synthesis of folk and blues for 50 years, guitaristsinger-songwriter Chris Smither is truly an American original. As Acoustic Guitar magazine wrote, Smither sings about “the big things – life, love, loss – in a penetrating and poetic yet unpretentious way.” His career began in the 1960s blues revival – ever since then, he has been a mainstay of the festival, coffeehouse, and club circuits around North America and Europe. Associated Press calls Smither “a product of the musical melting pot and one of the absolute best singer-songwriters in the world.” Reviewers will continue to praise the dazzling guitar work, gravelly voice, and songwriting of Smithers, who continues to be an unheralded master of modern acoustic blues. smither.com
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Born and raised in Europe, brothers Jens and Uwe Kruger started singing and playing instruments at a very young age and were performing regularly at eleven and twelve years old. Since their formal introduction to American audiences in 1997, The Kruger Brothers’ remarkable discipline, creativity and their ability to infuse classical music into folk music has resulted in a unique sound that has made them a fixture within the world of acoustic music. The honesty of their writing has since become a hallmark of the trio’s work. In their ever-expanding body of work – Jens Kruger (banjo and vocals), Uwe Kruger (guitar and lead vocals), and Joel Landsberg (bass and vocals) – The Kruger Brothers personify the spirit of exploration and innovation that forms the core of the American musical tradition. Their original music is crafted around their discerning taste, and the result is unpretentious, cultivated, and delightfully fresh. Through their numerous CD releases, radio and television performances, lectures, and collaborative efforts, The Kruger Brothers’ powerful artistic statement continues to inspire and enlighten audiences and musicians around the world. krugerbrothers.com
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STOUGHTON FLORAL For over 50 years, Stoughton Floral has supplied area residents beautiful flowers. We have gifts for every occasion; weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries.
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Kacy & Clayton
Thu, April 21 • 7:30pm In recent decades, too many folk songs have been burdened by over- sung vocals and cluttered arrangements. Second cousins Kacy Anderson and Clayton Linthicum, hailing from the Wood Mountain Uplands of Southern Saskatchewan, restore space to the art form by dealing in subtlety instead of tinsel. Kacy’s completely unforced refreshing vocals are always in her own distinct and natural timbre; Clayton’s instrumental talents serve every song with modesty. Educated by their Grandfather/Great-Uncle respectively, Kacy and Clayton interpret and compose music inspired by the traditions of Southern Appalachia and the British Isles. Kacy’s vocals, virtuous and pure, weave seamlessly with Clayton’s finger-style guitar accompaniment. Though young, the duo has been playing together for over a decade and has created a distinctive, cohesive sound that delights and soothes the soul. kacyandclayton.com
Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul & Mary) with Mustard’s Retreat Fri, April 22 • 7:30pm
As a successful artist and activist, Peter Yarrow’s talent is legendary. Known for his songwriting, sound quality, and commitment to excellence, he comprises a third of the popular folk group Peter, Paul & Mary. His gift for songwriting has produced hits such as Puff, The Magic Dragon, Day Is Done, The Great Mandala, and Light One Candle. His musical creativity has always gone hand in hand with his commitment to social justice and equity in society, with themes including war, homelessness, the environment, world hunger, apartheid, and the Sanctuary Movement. Peter Yarrow’s ability to write songs about social concerns made him an internationally recognized singer and songwriter – and today, he’s reaching a whole new generation with his music and advocacy. Mustard’s Retreat is a Michigan-based duo comprising David Tamulevich and Michael Hough. For over four decades, the two have developed a reputation as top-notch interpreters of traditional and contemporary songs and stories. An MR show is packed with enthusiasm, good humor, and fine musicianship. peteryarrow.net
Iris DeMent Sat, April 23, 7:30pm
One of the most celebrated country/folk performers of her day, singer/songwriter Iris DeMent won almost universal acclaim on her debut album Infamous Angel for her pure, evocative vocal style and spare, heartfelt song craft. Where this and My Life were introspective and deeply personal, DeMent’s third album featured rock influences and fierce political themes. She earned a Grammy nod for her recordings with John Prine in ’99; an album of gospel hymns followed, and 2012’s Singing the Delta saw DeMent working again with the sparse and emotional quilt of her early releases. Says David Cantwell, “Her singing—highlighting a sweet Ozark twang—is that rarest of gifts: a wise, friendly voice that can break your heart even as it’s making it swell with a reason to love again.” DeMent’s new album The Trackless Woods, (out August 7th) is described thusly by NPR: “Iris DeMent makes music that celebrates humanity’s efforts toward salvation, while acknowledging that most of our time on Earth is spent reconciling with the fact that we don’t feel so redeemed. Grounded in hymns, early country songs, gospel, and folk, DeMent’s work is treasured by those who know it for its insight and unabashed beauty.” irisdement.com
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When you become a Friend of the Stoughton Opera House, your donation helps to ensure success for our beautiful facility — through programming and continued maintenance. Your support also helps to keep ticket prices affordable for all our patrons.
As other sources of revenue are declining, now is a perfect time to become a Friend of SOH. If you are already a Friend, please consider increasing your donation. Your donation is tax-deductible!
Dailey & Vincent Thu, April 28 • 7:30pm
Born of the ever-vibrant Nashville bluegrass and traditional country scenes, Dailey and Vincent started their careers playing separately with some of the finest bands on the scene. Jamie Dailey was the lead singer and guitar picker for Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, while Darrin Vincent was performing with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder. In 2008, the pair—whose voices matched like brothers— left their prior obligations to focus on a career as their own band. Since then, Dailey and Vincent have earned dozens of nominations - from the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America , the Grammys, and elsewhere. They’ve consistently won awards from the IBMA for Entertainer of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year, Contemporary Gospel Group of the Year, as well as awards for vocals and instrumental performances. Their backing band is widely recognized as one of the finest in the field, and all six of their albums have appeared on some Billboard chart or another. Two men born to sing together, Dailey and Vincent deliver with a thrilling blend of clarity, precision, and soul, the outcome proving it is possible to be both classic and brand new. daileyandvincent.bombplates.com
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Asleep at the Wheel Fri, April 29 • 7:30pm
Since the early ‘70s, Asleep at the Wheel has been the most important force in keeping the sound of Western swing alive. In reviving the freewheeling, eclectic sensibility of Western swing godfather Bob Wills, the Grammy-winning Wheel has earned enthusiastic critical praise throughout its lengthy career; not only has it preserved classic sounds that had all but disappeared from country music, but it has been able to update the music, keeping it a living, breathing art form. Typically featuring eight to 11 musicians, the group has gone through myriad changes (at last count, over 80 members had passed through the ranks), but frontman Ray Benson has held it together for four decades, keeping Asleep at the Wheel burning bright and strong and maintaining a deep-seated devotion to classic-style Western swing. asleepatthewheel.com
PlayTime Productions Children’s Theater Apr/May • Theme & time TBA
Playtime Productions Children’s Theatre has been delighting audiences with its creative and spirited renditions of classic tales. When performed by Playtime Productions, each of these endearing stories is retold with an eye to the present, always with a twist and many a surprise. Keep an eye on the website for date and theme. PlayTime shows are a great way to expose your family to live musical theater always affordable and fun for the whole family! playtimeproductions.org
St Ann’s Drama Department Fri, May 6 • 7pm & Sat, May 7 • 1pm
An end-of-the-school-year musical treat for the whole family! Theme TBA. Call St Ann’s School for ticket information. (608) 873-3343 stAnn’s-school.org
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Eilen Jewell Sat, May 7 • 7:30pm
Honesty, confidence, and respect permeate Eilen Jewell’s music, dating back to her self-released Boundary County album in 2006. Since then, the Boise native has recorded five studio albums, with 2015’s Sundown Over Ghost Town presenting a masterful culmination of her work to date. Rich with cinematic visions, elegant sweet and smoky vocals, and hauntingly autobiographical songs, the record is a poignant, flavorful reflection of the artist’s return to Boise after nearly a decade in the Northeast. As hard as it is to categorize Jewell’s music—terms like alt-country, roots-rock, country-noir, and Americana get used a lot—it’s even harder not to become thoroughly enraptured by the singer/songwriter’s powerful versatility and musical stories and images. As an NPR commentator declared, “She’s got a sweet and clear voice with a killer instinct lurking beneath the shiny surface.” eilenjewell.com
Michael Hecht:
What I Learned from Anne Frank and Harper Lee Wed, May 18 • 1pm Viewing perspectives of world events through younger eyes, Michael Hecht utilizes the writing of Lee, Frank, Baldwin, Tolkien, Salinger, and others to make this vision available to all of us. Free-will donation.
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• 1990 An additional $74,000 in donations funds the addition of an enclosed fire stairwell.
• 1992 Radiators replaced by central heating and air conditioning.
• 1992–2000 Opera House restoration underway.
- Balcony reinforced. - Modern dressing rooms constructed. - Main entrance and all woodwork restored. - Elevator installed. - Walls replastered and painted. - Gold leaf fleur-de-lis and scrolls restored. - Embossed metal ceiling restored and highlighted. - Original chandelier upgraded with modern wiring, lamps, and tulip bowls. - Aisles widened. - New carpet installed with embedded light tracks. - Original curtain restored. - Modern light, sound, and intercom systems installed.
• 2001 The Stoughton Opera House grand reopening.
Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society
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Wisconsin Folks: Masters of Tradition Sat, May 21 • 3:00pm
Wisconsin’s rich cultural heritage is in the spotlight. Experience the incredible talent of Wisconsin masters Kripa Baskaran in Bharatnatyam classical Indian dance, Alberto Cardenas in Mexican mariachi music, Dylan Jennings in Annishinabe (Ojibwe) hand drumming, and Vanitha Suresh in South Indian singing. Joining these master artists are their apprentices, poised to carry it forward. These diverse cultures come together to share traditions at an unforgettable concert. Music and dance usually found only in home communities is brought on stage for a statewide spotlight. You’ll leave proud and impressed with Wisconsin’s wealth of cultures. Presented by Wisconsin Arts Board.
Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society celebrates its 25th season of summer chamber music in the south-central Wisconsin area. Its three-week festival is widely known for diverse repertoire played by an ensemble of distinguished Wisconsin musicians and top-flight artists from around the country. A BDDS hallmark, musicians explain the work from the stage, making even the most challenging new work accessible to a general audience. “Chamber music with a bang!” is serious music-making suffused with high energy, surprises, and lots of audience appeal. Contact BDDS for tickets: 608 255 9866 bachdancinganddynamite.org
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Stoughton Chamber Singers
The Music of Mendelssohn: On Wings of a Song Fri, June 3 • 8:00pm
The Stoughton Chamber Singers, under the direction of John Beutel, will feature the music of Felix Mendelssohn for their spring concert program. Mendelssohn was every bit the child prodigy that Mozart was, composing works at 16 years of age that are part of today’s symphonic repertoire. The Stoughton Chamber Singers will present tuneful melodies from his oratorio choruses and songs that are known the world over.
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FRIENDS OF STOUGHTON OPERA HOUSE PRODUCERS Bob & Patricia Badeau Gordon & Anna Kopke In Memory of William Offerdahl Tom & Virginia Lunde In Memory of Erwin Stensaas Jim Danky & Christine In Memory of Judy Vorndran Schelshorn ANGI Energy Systems Dale & Christine Verstegen John Grimmer Spencer & Valli Warren Michael Cardwell
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS In Cognito Amy & Tom McFarland In Memory of Eda Lamos Larry & Julie Midtbo In Memory of Shirley Bickley Leslie & Bryan Smith In Memory of Lorraine Ward Mary-Carel & Henry Verden Mary & Robert Bennett IKI Manufacturing Inc. Terry & Lynn Frick Stoughton Packaging Corporation Merlin & Anita Lebakken Thrivent Financial
DIRECTORS Philip Blake Kristine & Ken Johnson James & Marsha Borling Jason & Kari Micks Katherine Christenson Kegonsa Capital Partners, LLC Susan Fenton Lori & Peter Vogel Peter & Nancy Halverson Stoughton High School Class of ‘56
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Class of 1950 In Memory of Juliet (Johnson) Dooley Richard & Jean Asleson Bob Batyko & Lorie Docken Charles & Penny Billman Don & Carola Breckbill Carol & Roger Clausen Michael Collins Bill & Sherry Cress
Nancy Daly Erica & Adam Dial Allan & Joyce Eggleson Michael Engelberger Patricia Ernest and Peter Owens Jon Erickson Mary Fons Laverne & Betty Forest Shelly & Gary Freiburger Anne Goodwin
Dan Marshall Jody McCann Nancy & David Nedveck Edward Neumueller Charlie Peters & Leslie Hearn Jeff & Vicki Raymond John & Karen Robison Jeanne & John Shearer Gilbert Skinner James & Mercedes Stewart
Charles Green Richard & Diane Halom Richard Hammerstrom Linda & Rodger Hansen Susan Heneman Gil & Karen Herman Nancy & Gary Holloway Patricia Holtan Betty J Hull Steven Landfried
Robin Stroebel & Allan Bachmann Dennis Strand John & Myra Taylor Tim & Sharon Thousand Steven & Kristine Vaughn Peter Wallace Parker Waller Sharon Welsch Genevieve Wilberg
Lloyd & Tina Withers Claudia Yoakum-Watson The Wahlin Foundation Radio Shack of Stoughton USCellular of Stoughton Class of ‘53 The Wahlin Foundation Radio Shack of Stoughton USCellular of Stoughton Class of ‘53
Gene & Janice Pleggenkuhle Jim Purdin Sharon & Richard Quale Dan & Mary Ramsden Julie & Brian Ramsden Timothy Reilley & Janet Nelson Bob & Jean Ristau Karen Redfield Candy Renard Bill & Mary Rieder Ken Robbins Ami Rodland Laura and Matt Roethe Desi Rohling Lloyd Rowley Carol Rucks Trevor & Roberta Rush Pete & Pat Sammataro Barbara Sather Pauline & Ted Schnese Jeanne & Edward Schultz Suzanne Senn Burke Jim & Mary Severson Jim Schelshorn Mike & Anneke Schlicht Nancy Scovotti Jim & Mary Severson Susan Shadof Dave & Peggy Sharpe John Sheski James & Deloris Skiles Mary Spike and Bill Rieder Evelyn L. Stingley Trust Gregory Stewart
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Weekenders Social Club In Memory of Tim Fast In Memory of Odvar Haug In Memory of Alvar Olson In Memory of Daniel O’Sullivan In Memory of Rae S. Ladd In Memory of Sarah Pleggenkuhle-Pennewell In Memory of Harlow Wright BREWGRASS Tom & Bev Anderson Myra Andreassen Mark Asleson Jim & Jill Atchison Steve & Pam Barnes Kenneth Baun John Beutel Sharon Beckman & Ron Pile James Boyd Eric Borchardt Jeanette Bossingham Trish Brehm Les Brower Mary Buchholz Robert & Joann Brunsell Jim & Arlene Burke Jean Carlson Fritz & Laurine Carstens Gordon Chalk Roger Clausen Toni Coats Courtney Collins Greg Conniff
Terry Cowles and Tim Zimmer Jane Dooley Marc Eisen & Connie Kinsella Ron & Lou Ann Ellingson Jim & Jean Elvekrog John & Nancy Elvekrog Victor Emanuel and Paula Romeo Elaine Emkow Kittie & Chuck Endres Shirley & Ervin Erdahl Nathan Fagre Paul Fairchild Gwen Feit Thomas Fendrick Richard & Mary Lou Fendrick Jack & Jan Finney The Flower Factory Florence Folbrecht Linda Foley Wilma Furseth Elizabeth Gehred Michael George Paul R. Goemans Myla E. Gray Claude Greene Jerry Griswold Roger & Cyndie Gullickson Karen & John Gustafson Gerry Graffin Claude Greene Ron & Joann Grimm Willard Hanson
Richard & Carol Heacox Gerard Healy Leslie Hearn & Charlie Peters Don & Cheryl Heiliger Gil & Karen Herman Dr Perry & Pat Hellum Orin Hermunstad Linda Hill Scott & Riley Hoselton Cynthia & John Hurtenbach Mary Huston Julie Horner Bruce Jamison Helen Johnson Terri Jasen Daniel Jonas Mary Ann Kahl John Kibler Lawrence Kieck Kristin Koeffler Connie Kraus Janis Kurtz Richard & Meg Labrie Eda L Lamos Jon & Sylvia Lewis Gerhardt & Mary Lingk Jim & Marilynn Loving Olaf & Rebecca Lunde Bryan MacDonald Sandra Maerz Lawrence & Shirley Mandt Ellen Manthe Margie Martin Duane & Peggy Marxen
Diane & Dan Matson Mark McCoy Georgiann & Pete McDonald Rick & Joan McLaughlin Ed McMahan Gary Mecklenburg Thomas Mecum Adam Mehring Cheryl Michaels Stephanie Mikesell Al Miller Virginia & Marilynn Miller Donald & Kathy Miner Dan & Erica Moeser Allen & Karen Moore Amy Moyer Jennifer Myhre Kari Myrland Richard Nawratil Janet Nelson Mary & Tom Nordland Carol & Tom Novak Mark Nussle Cress-Olson-Holzhuter Home Randy & Donna Olson Ruth Mary Olson Kathleen Oswald Sharon Owen Deb & Randy Padfield Ruth Paulson Nancy & Wayne Paulson Tom & Shai Pellett Paula & Jeff Parrish Susan & John Petty
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Opera House Policies The house opens at least one-half hour before the curtain. Parents should exercise discretion in deciding which events are appropriate for children (aisle seats are recommended). Regardless of age, a seat must be purchased for everyone attending an event, unless otherwise noted. Programs and events are subject to change without notice. Patrons arriving late will be seated at a suitable pause in the performance. Please refrain from cell phone and camera use … Enjoy the moment!
Accessibility Patrons with special needs should call the Box Office for information on handicap parking, wheelchair seating, audio amplification headsets, and other special services. Signed interpretation (pending availability of interpreters), braille, and large-print programs are available if requested three weeks in advance.
Facility/Wedding Rental The Stoughton Opera House is available for rental to individuals, corporations, and community organizations for weddings, conventions, meetings, concerts, and recitals. For more information or to book your next event, call our Event Coordinator at (608) 646-0019 or email her at cdollhausen@ci.stoughton.wi.us.
Box Office Information
Sept through May, the box office is open Tuesday–Friday 9am–4:30 pm. Open 90 minutes prior to curtain, 30 minutes after performances. Summer hours may vary. Individual and group guided tours are available by appointment by calling (608) 8774400. Tickets on Sale August 3 at 9am for Stoughton Opera House Donors. General Public Ticket Sales Begin August 17!
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Oct 30–31
7:30pm
Michael Perry & The Longbeds The Wood Brothers Madeleine Peyroux David Bromberg Quintet Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy Jeff Daniels with Ben Daniels Band I'm Not a Pilot BoDeans PlayTime Productions—Children’s Theatre Harmonious Wail—Holiday Wail and Good Cheer! Sonny Landreth Detour Bluegrass Band Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets Stoughton Festival Choir & City Band The Occasional Quartet—Willy Porter, Peter Mulvey, Randy Sabien & Bill Camplin Perfect Harmony Men's Chorus Fox Prairie Elementary—Aristocats KIDS Michael Perry "Off On A Tangent" Melody, Harmony & Melharmony—Concert by the Chitravina N. Ravikiran Quartet Clocks in Motion Sierra Hull Graminy Robin Pluer with Mrs. Fun BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives Del McCoury Band Rhonda Vincent & The Rage John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band Count This Penny The Kingston Trio Emo Philips with Guided by Puppets
November 5 November 6 November 7 November 13 November 18 November 19 November 20 November 21 Nov/Dec TBA
7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm
December 4
7:30pm
December 5 December 11 December 12 December 13
7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 4:00pm
January 29
7:30pm
February 6 Feb 9–10 February 11
3:00pm 6:30pm 7:30pm
February 12
7:30pm
$30
$28
February 13 February 20 February 26 February 27 March 4 March 5 March 10 March 11 March 12 March 19 March 30 April 1
7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 3:00 & 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm
$15 $25 $20 $20 $30 $40 $40 $35 $30 $20 $35 $25
$13 $23 $18 $18 $28 $38 $38 $33 $28 $18 $33 $23
Suggested kid-friendly events. Suggested group-friendly events. *A group is 8 or more—call for group rate.
QTY
TOTAL
$35 $33 $15 $13 $20 $18 free-will donation at door Call StageWorks for tickets: 608-873-0717 $25 $23 $30 $28 $50 $48 $35 $33 $45 $43 $35 $33 $20 $18 $45 $43 $5 per family $20
$18
$25 $23 $20 $18 $20 $18 Free-will donation at door $30
$28
$12 $10 Free-will donation at door $20 $18
(continued on reverse)
A – Subtotal:
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www.stoughtonoperahouse.com — (608) 877-4400
Step One—Select Single or Series Tickets PAGE
ARTIST
DATE
26 26 27 27 27 27 28 28 29 29 29 30 30
Cantus: Vocal Ensemble Opera for the Young: The Magic Flute Ray Wylie Hubbard Tim O'Brien with Old Man Luedecke Riders in the Sky Chris Smither in Concert The Kruger Brothers Kacy & Clayton Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul and Mary) Iris DeMent Dailey and Vincent Asleep at the Wheel PlayTime Productions—Children’s Theatre
April 2 April 3 April 7 April 8 April 9 April 15
30
St Ann’s Drama Dept. Theme TBA
May 6–7
30
Eilen Jewell Michael Hecht: What I Learned from Anne Frank and Harper Lee Wisconsin Folks: Masters of Tradition Stoughton Chamber Singers—The Music of Mendelssohn—On Wings of A Song
May 7
30 33 33 33
Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society
Save when you order three or more shows. TIME
QTY
7:30pm 1:30pm 7:30pm
April 16 April 21 April 22 April 23 April 28 April 29 Apr/May TBA
June Dates TBA
$23
$25 $23 free-will donation at door $10
7:30pm
$5 for student $5 at door
Contact BDDS for tickets: 608-255-9866
B – Subtotal:
Suggested group-friendly events. *A group is 8 or more—call for group rate. (shows from reverse side)
Suggested kid-friendly events.
$33
TOTAL
$27 $25 $35 $33 $25 $23 $25 $23 $20 $18 $35 $33 $30 $28 $35 $33 $35 $33 $5 per family Call St Ann’s for tickets: 608-873-3343
3:00pm 8:00pm
June 3
$35 $25
7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm
7:30pm 1:00pm
May 21
SERIES
$5 at door
7:00 & 1:00pm
May 18
SINGLE
A – Subtotal: A&B – Ticket Total:
Step Two—Check Off Your Seating Preference:
Main Floor
Balcony
Box Seats
Step Three—Become a Friend of the Opera House:Donors buy tickets beginning Aug 3, 2015 at 9am Friend–$25–$49
Partner–$100–$249
Director–$500–$999
Patron–$50–$99
Ambassador–$250–$499
Producer–$1,000–$1999
Step Four—Complete/Submit Your Order Payment:
Check
VISA
Card #:
MasterCard Exp. Date:
No, Thank you
Executive Producer–$2000+
C – Subtotal:
Ticket Sales Total (A&B) $ Ticket Service Fee $ Please add 5.5% Tax $ Donorship Total (C) Grand Total $
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State:
Phone (day):
Zip:
Phone (cell):
Signature:
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