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The Steel Wheels

September 16

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Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands

January 6

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Reverend Peyton's Front Porch Sessions

September 17

21

Michael Hecht—Martin Luther King Jr

January 11

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Music Appreciation

September 19

21

Davina & the Vagabonds

February 10

7

Small Potatoes

September 23

21

Hot Club of Cowtown

February 16

7

Jim Kweskin and Geoff Muldaur

September 24

22

Kruger Brothers

February 17

7

Martin Sexton

October 1

22

Steely Dane

February 18

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Edgar Knecht Jazz Trio

October 2

23

The Harp Twins: Camille and Kennerly

February 25

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Wilder Deitz Group

October 6

23

Sierra Hull

March 4

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The Best Westerns

October 7

24

Cherish the Ladies

March 9

10

SHEL

October 8

24

The Subdudes

March 10

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Nick Lowe, solo acoustic—Josh Rouse supports

October 12

24

The Gibson Brothers

March 11

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The SteelDrivers—Sarah Lou Richards supports

October 13

25

Tuba Skinny

March 16

12

Herb Alpert and Lani Hall

October 14

25

Noel Paul Stookey (of Peter, Paul & Mary)

March 17

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An Evening with Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen

October 21 & 22

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Marty Stuart

March 18

14

Heather Masse

October 23

27

Charlie Parr & Willy Tea Taylor

March 24

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Music Appreciation

October 24

27

Tennessee Mafia Jug Band

March 25

15

Roy Book Binder

October 27

27

Riders in the Sky

March 30

15

The Honey Dewdrops

October 28

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Rhonda Vincent & the Rage

March 31

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Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two-Woman Show

October 29

28

Emo Philips

April 1

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The Flatlanders

November 4

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Music Appreciation

April 3

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The Wood Brothers

November 5

29

Del McCoury Band

April 8

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Michael Perry "Have I Said This Before?"

November 10

29

Elixir of Love—Opera for the Young

April 9

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An Evening with Darrell Scott

November 11

30

Asleep at the Wheel

April 20 & 21

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Michael Hecht—272 Words: The Gettysburg Address

November 16

30

Caitlin Canty

April 22

19

Robyn Hitchcock with Emma Swift

November 18

30

Suzy Bogguss

April 27

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PlayTime Productions

Nov/Dec TBD

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Hal Ketchum

April 28

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Mipso

December 2

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April Verch Band

April 29

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The People Brothers Band—Holiday Variety Show!

December 3

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PlayTime Productions

April/May TBA

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The Way Down Wanderers

December 9

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Ray Wylie Hubbard

May 5

20

Stoughton Festival Choir & City Band— Christmas Concert

December 11

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Midwest Gypsy Fest On-the-Road featuring: Harmonious Wail & Robin Nolan Trio

May 6

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Willy Porter

December 17

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Syttende Mai Music Events— Fendrick & Peck, Grieg Male Chorus, Open House

May 20

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Stoughton Chamber Singers

June 2

33

Wisconsin Folks: Masters of Tradition

June 3

33

Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society

June TBA

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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 Photo by Julia Blaikie 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.”

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Stoughton Opera House: 2016 2017 Season Your Seat is Waiting . . .

Fall Season 2016 The Steel Wheels Fri, Sep 16 • 7:30pm

Like a thunderstorm rolling over the hills of their native Virginia, The Steel Wheels perform with an energy that mesmerizes. Their music melds styles from traditional country to gospel, bluegrass to 70s rock. With Trent Wagler’s weathered tenor joined by bell-clear four-part harmonies, Eric Brubaker’s lively and evocative fiddle, Brian Dickel’s grounded yet buoyant upright bass, and Jay Lapp’s signature mandolin style, the Steel Wheels have become festival favorites. A dynamic four-piece string band marrying old-time musical traditions to an innovative sound, they will draw you in with their soulful mountain music for a truly magnetic revival. www.thesteelwheels.com

The Reverend Peyton— Front Porch Sessions Sat, Sep 17 • 7:30pm

It’s clear from his part in the genre- and era-bridging “Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band” that fingerpicking guitarist Rev. Peyton’s abilities are in no short supply. Strong on authenticity, his music blends blues, ragtime, folk, country and other traditional styles with the sleek modern energy of do-it-yourself, homespun, punk fueled rock. From Austin City Limits to Bonnaroo to Telluride, Rev. Peyton has earned fans from all corners of the Americana and rock worlds, introducing a new generation to blues. For this “Front Porch Session,” the Reverend will play the acoustic blues and folk of legends like Charley Patton, Blind Willie Johnson, Bukka White, and Furry Lewis, as well as his own material. http://www.bigdamnband.com/

Music Appreciation— featuring Goldberg String Trio Monday, Sep 19 • 3:00pm This is an hour long program of the Music Appreciation Series sponsored by the Stoughton Area Senior Center and organized by John Beutel. The sessions are free and open to the public. The remainder of the sessions are held at the Stoughton Area Senior Center.

This program at the Opera House will be the Goldberg String Trio which includes postdoctoral musicians performing music for violin, viola, and cello by Bach and Beethoven.

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Small Potatoes Fri, Sep 23 • 7:30pm

The Chicago based folk duo of Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso call themselves eclecto-maniacs, playing music from “Celtic to Cowboy”. They say it has taken them “years of careful indecision” to come up with a mix of music that ranges from country, blues, and swing to Irish, with songwriting that touches on all of those styles and more. Superb musicianship and showmanship, award-winning songwriting, and a strong sense of tradition has made them, as Dirty Linen Magazine once said, “one of the most polished, inventive, and entertaining shows on the circuit.” They have made repeat appearances at major folk festivals, including the Kerrville Folk Festival, the Walnut Valley Festival, and the Philadelphia Folk Festival. They both sing, they both play guitars and an array of other instruments. They even yodel. www.smallpotatoesmusic.com

Jim Kweskin and Geoff Muldaur Sat, Sep 24 • 7:30pm

Jim Kweskin created one of the bedrock guitar styles of the folk revival, adapting the ragtime-blues fingerpicking of artists like Blind Boy Fuller to the more complex chords of pop and jazz. Kweskin explores traditional folk and blues with the sophisticated sensibility of a jazz musician and jazz with the communal simplicity of a folk artist. Geoff Muldaur is one of the great voices and musical forces to emerge from the folk, blues and folk-rock during the 1960’s and ‘70’s. Though known as a musician’s musician, it is his voice—reedy, quavering, otherworldly-- that most identifies him. Says guitarist Richard Thompson, “There are only three white blues singers, and Geoff Muldaur is at least two of them.” Jim Kweskin and Geoff Muldaur combine their expertise as a duo, reviving and expanding on their Jug Band days. www.jimkweskin.com www.geoffmuldaur.com

Martin Sexton Sat, Oct 1 • 7:30pm

Guitarist, singer, and songwriter Martin Sexton was one of the most talked-about arrivals on the “new folk” acoustic music scene. His diverse musical talents and extraordinary vocal range have carried him to landmark venues such as Carnegie Hall, selling out venues from Nokia Theatre (NY) to LA’s House of Blues. When John Mayer dubbed Sexton the best live performer he has ever seen, it was clear he’d come a long way from sidewalk busking. The Syracuse native has since launched his own label and his success continues to infiltrate many musical worlds. The Los Angeles Times writes, “Call him a soul shouter, a road poet, a folkie or a rocker and you wouldn’t be wrong.” www.martinsexton.com Stoughton Opera House Box Office: (608) 877-4400

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Edgar Knecht Jazz Trio Sun, Oct 2 • 3:00pm

“Knecht’s trio creates relaxing flowing melodies with impulsive effervescent playfulness.”

The Dane County Kassel-Dane Task Force presents the Edgar Knecht Trio, from Kassel County, Germany which is Dane County’s sister county. A virtuoso of the piano keys, Edgar Knecht takes on the teutonic folk song with jazz and world music influences, breathing new life into a seemingly lost tradition. The pianist and composer is one of Germany’s best jazz musicians who, among award-winning solo programs, has written numerous pieces for theatre, film, and television. His ensemble, featuring Rolf Denecke on bass and Tobias Schulte on drums, receives invitations to the most renowned international festivals, playing alongside established stars like John Scofield, Buena Vista Social Club, Pat Metheny, and Dave Holland. Wherever they go, Edgar Knecht and the band turn both the public and critics into fans. www.edgarknecht.de

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Wilder Deitz Group Thursday, Oct 6 • 7:30pm

Midwest-based Wilder Deitz Group performs improvisational music steeped in world, hip-hop, and jazz music traditions. Using both folk textures and electronic sounds, pianist Wilder Deitz, tenor saxophonist Alex Charland, bassist Ben Johnson, and drummer Joe Galligan create music that is at once eclectic, danceable, and eminently tuneful. Deitz, the bandleader and principal composer, honed his emotionally-charged, highly creative piano style while under the tutelage of NEA Jazz Master Richard Davis. After four years in existence, the Wilder Deitz Group is releasing “Child’s Play,” a new record devoted to showcasing Deitz’s and Charland’s original compositions, which will be available for purchase at the concert. https://wilderdeitz.squarespace.com

The Best Westerns Fri, Oct 7 • 7:30pm

Melding instrumental virtuosity and the powerful charm of classic songs old and new, from way out West to Tin Pan Alley, this six-piece band is nicknamed “Milwaukee’s Western Swing Kings.” Founder and bass violinist Mark Hembree has performed with Bill Monroe and Randy Travis, and helped form the Nashville Bluegrass Band, which later went on to perform the music soundtrack for the movie, “Oh Brother Where Art Thou.” With fiddle, piano, guitar, steel guitar, acoustic bass, and drums, The Best Western’s musical repertoire ranges from Bob Wills to Benny Goodman, with stops along the way for Slim Gaillard, Speedy West, Count Basie, Carl Smith, Ray Price and many more.

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Wed, Oct 12 • 7:30pm

Sat, Oct 8 • 7:30pm Sisters Eva, Hannah, Sarah and Liza Holbrook, born within a five-year span, were raised in a bohemian, art-loving family in Fort Collins, CO. Each studied classical music while composing and arranging works for their anomalous instrumentation, violin, mandolin, piano and drums, and they soon had festival promoters and media figures championing their fresh, intricately drawn indie-pop-folk sound.

SHEL’s spellbinding live performances tap deep skills as instrumentalists and glowing harmonies to generate improbable power on stage.

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Nick Lowe has made his mark as a producer (Elvis Costello, Graham Parker, Pretenders, The Damned), songwriter of at least three songs you know by heart, short-lived career as a pop star, and a lengthy term as a musicians’ musician. But in his current “second act’”as a silverhaired, tender-hearted but sharp-tongued singer-songwriter, he has no equal. Starting with 1995’s “The Impossible Bird” through to 2011’s “The Old Magic,” Nick has turned out a fantastic string of albums, each one devised in his West London home, and recorded with a core of musicians who possess the same veteran savvy. Lowe brings wit and understated excellence to every performance, leading Ben Ratliff of the New York Times to describe his live show as “elegant and nearly devastating.”

Josh Rouse is a model of songwriting consistency. Over the course of eleven studio albums and nearly two decades, Josh Rouse has drifted from earthy, heart-on-sleeve folk; to nostalgic, sweeping AM radio pop; to thrumming country rock. His horizons, musical and lyrical, continue to expand on his latest album The Embers of Time, which has a more-than-passing resemblance to the softly rocking countrypolitan sound that came out of Nashville during the ’70s. www.nicklowe.com www.joshrouse.com

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The SteelDrivers Sarah Lou Richards supports

Thurs, Oct 13 • 7:30pm A group of seasoned veterans braiding their bluegrass roots with new threads of their own design, The SteelDrivers bring together country, soul, and other contemporary influences to create an unapologetic hybrid, old as the hills but fresh as the morning dew. The SteelDrivers have been nominated for three Grammys and four IBMA awards, and the movie “Get Low” (Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek, Bill Murray) features four of their tunes. When English pop star Adele began performing the SteelDriver song “If It Hadn’t Been For Love,” she said of the band, “They’re a blues, country, bluegrass, swagger band and they are brilliant.” The SteelDrivers have been invited to perform on numerous radio and TV shows ranging from The Grand Ole Opry to NPR’s Mountain Stage to the Conan O’Brien show.

Opening for the band is Sarah Lou Richards, a Wisconsin native who has found her musical home writing and singing intricately crafted slices of life that meld folk, pop, and Americana influences into hooky, varied, and insightful songs. Richards performs across the country in both cozy cafes and big-name music festivals like SXSW. www.thesteeldrivers.com www.sarahlourichards.com

“Instrumental music can spread the international language.”

—Herb Alpert

“Whether I write or sing, it’s to ‘clear myself.’ I feel a pressure building inside of me, and I have to sing or put it on paper to release it.”

—Lani Hall

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Herb Alpert and Lani Hall Fri, Oct 14 • 7:30pm

Lani Hall is known for her emotional vocal interpretations and Herb Alpert for his trumpet virtuosity, but the married couple’s musical gifts have become as intertwined as their lives.

Grammy-award winning Lani Hall helped propel Sergio Mendes and Brasil ’66 to international stardom as the original lead singer, and during her solo career, she sang the title song of the 1983 James Bond movie, Never Say Never Again. Herb Alpert, best known from his Tijuana Brass period, is a legend in the music business and the co-founder of A & M Records, one of the most successful independent record labels in history. Alpert’s accomplishments include five number one hits, 28 albums on the Billboard charts and nine Grammys. From Lani’s exquisite voice, to Herb’s trumpet mastery, having the opportunity to enjoy a live concert with these two living legends is a once in a lifetime experience. www.herbalpert.com www.lanihallalpert.com

“The two musicians are like two roots of the same tree - uniquely shaped and twisting together, and then back apart into the common Texas soil.”

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Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen

Two Shows! • Fri, Oct 21 & Sat, Oct 22 • 7:30pm

Lyle Lovett is one of the most distinctive and original singer/songwriters to emerge during the late ‘80s, combining a talent for incisive, witty lyrical detail with an eclectic array of music, ranging from country and folk to big-band swing and traditional pop. Robert Earl Keen struck an unusual balance between sensitive story-portraits and raucous barroom fun, unified by a mordant sense of humor that strongly influenced the early practitioners of what would become known as Americana Music.

Although their careers have taken both Lovett and Keen far from home, the college friendship forged in the 1990’s remains, palpable as they sit together on stage cracking jokes, swapping stories, and delivering songs of Cadillac cowboys, family spats, and love gone awry. There is very little “show-biz” about Lovett or Keen, no matter how many movies Lovett appears in or how dramatic Keen’s combo of suit and hat look on stage. Both men are worthy headliners, but the easy vibe of two friends sharing a stage makes for a truly incomparable evening. www.lylelovett.com www.robertearlkeen.com Stoughton Opera House Box Office: (608) 877-4400

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New York singer-songwriter Heather Masse trained at the New England Conservatory of Music as a jazz singer, which informs her distinct approach to singing folk, pop and bluegrass. A member of the Billboardcharting folk group, The Wailin’ Jennys, she has performed at hundreds of venues across the world. She has been a frequent guest on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion, collaborating with artists such as Elvis Costello, Wynton Marsalis, Sheryl Crow, Renee Fleming, and Emmylou Harris. Heather has performed with the contemporary bluegrass band The Wayfaring Strangers, fiddle virtuoso Mark O’Connor’s Hot Swing, and in 2006, she recorded an album with Joy Kills Sorrow, a contemporary string band. She also released Tell Me Tonight with the Brooklyn-based collaboration Heather & the Barbarians. www.heathermasse.com

“Have you ever had one of those experiences you just weren’t prepared for?

Where the sensory overload left your mouth and your eyes, or ears, wide-open?

That’s what happened to me when I heard Heather Masse sing for the first time.”

—John Ziegler, Duluth News Tribune

Roy Book Binder

Thurs, Oct 27 • 7:30pm Singer-songwriter, storyteller, and guitar-pickin’ hillbilly bluesman Roy Book Binder has earned his stripes rambling around the world for the past 45 years.

His career began in the 60s, traveling and learning guitar from the legendary Rev. Gary Davis and Pink Anderson. Book Binder has performed at most major blues and folk festivals in the U.S. and Europe, has toured with Bonnie Raitt, JJ Cale, and Hot Tuna, and has shared the stage with BB King, John Jackson, Sonny Terry, and Brownie McGhee. He has appeared regularly on the national TV show Nashville Now and been included in Sheldon Harris’ book The Blues Who’s Who. Book Binder is a veteran teacher whose engaging style of music has enraptured students at many workshops nationally.

A distinct voice in the music world, Roy Book Binder is still out on the road entertaining global audiences, where he is well known as a blues legend. www.roybookbinder.com

Music Appreciation Mon, Oct 24 • 3:00pm

This is an hour long program of the Music Appreciation Series sponsored by the Stoughton Area Senior Center and organized by John Beutel. The sessions are free and open to the public. The remainder of the seven programs will be held at the Stoughton Area Senior Center. Program TBA. Contact the Stoughton Area Senior Center for the program a month before this date.

The Honey Dewdrops

Fri, Oct 28 • 7:30pm

“The Honey Dewdrops have a handcrafted sound centered on swarming harmonies and acoustic guitars that churn like a paddlewheel and shimmer like heat waves on the highway.”

—Acoustic Guitar Magazine

Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish are an awardwinning, nationally touring husband and wife folk duet with fresh, original songs focusing on vocal harmonies and tight instrumentation. Influenced by traditional Appalachian music and contemporary singer-songwriters, the Honey Dewdrops create music that is powerful and heartfelt. On their latest album, Tangled Country, the duo’s musical compatibility is vivid, leaving no doubt for reviews of their mesmerizing, evocative, genuine live performances.

The culmination of three years of writing and arranging, Tangled Country proves that The Honey Dewdrops bear the mark of musical maturity – in performance, arrangement, and songwriting.

Acoustic Guitar magazine describes “handcrafted sound centered on swarming harmonies and acoustic guitars that churn like a paddlewheel and shimmer like heat waves on the highway.” www.thehoneydewdrops.com

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Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two-Woman Show Sat, Oct 29 TWO SHOWS! 3:00pm & 7:00pm

Prepare yourself for an entertainment “3-for-all,” when the other redhead on “The Carol Burnett Show” steps into the spotlight at the Opera House. First, Emmy Award-winning comedienne Vicki Lawrence lights up the theatre as herself, performing a mixture of music and conversation.

Then, she takes the stage as “Mama” – the head of one of TV’s most memorably dysfunctional families, complete with sensible shoes and those sharp-toughed opinions. Plus, you’ll enjoy side-splitting “out takes” from “Carol Burnett” and “Mama’s Family.” www.vickilawrence.com

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The Flatlanders Fri, Nov 4 • 7:30pm

The fact that Texas music titans Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock - on their first go-round as The Flatlanders in 1972 - were rejected by the country music establishment is surprising in retrospect but, ultimately, poetic. That each went on to have formidable solo careers is a testament to their talent and determination. Their diverse yet complimentary styles – Joe the street-wise rocker, Jimmie Dale the mystic with the classic country voice and Butch the cerebral folk singer – reunited in the new millennium, with their comeback album Now Again spending 17 weeks at #1 on the Americana charts and 21 weeks on the Billboard Country charts. Mojo magazine dubbed them a “country Beatles,” while The Washington Post said, “Given the jaw-dropping quality of the disc, three decades almost seems a reasonable wait.” This will be a special acoustic performance showcasing the talents of what each member–cosmic cowboy Gilmore, rocker Ely, and song crafter Hancock–bring to the group. The end result is a sort of apotheosis of Texas music, a relaxed, creative show in which anything can happen and probably will. www.theflatlanders.com

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The Wood Brothers

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Sat, Nov 5 • 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 freejazz 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. www.thewoodbros.com

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New York Times bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry takes to the stage with 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.” 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.

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An Evening with Darrell Scott Fri, Nov 11 • 7:30pm

Darrell Scott is what you might call a stealth celebrity. Chances are you’ve never heard of this Nashville-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, but his deeply personal ballads of love, loss and longing have been top-10 hits for the Dixie Chicks (“Long Time Gone”) and Travis Tritt (“Great Day to be Alive”). He’s watched Faith Hill, Keb’ Mo’, Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw and other stars record his tunes, and he’s won the ASCAP Songwriter of the Year Award, with several Grammy nominations to his credit. Scott, who plays in Robert Plant’s Band of Joy when not on tour with his own shows, is currently touring in support of his new CD Couchville Sessions. Scott’s performances are equal parts dynamic and powerful—for serious music lovers who love music straight from the soul. www.darrellscott.com

Michael Hecht 272 Words— The Gettysburg Address

Wed, Nov 16 • 1:00pm Michael Hecht will present a personal view of the great speech. Utilizing visuals, personal discussion and written excerpts from Michael Shaara, Victor Hugo and Carl Sandburg. Musical accompaniment Randy Kiel. Free-will donation at the door.

Robyn Hitchcock with Emma Swift Fri, Nov 18 • 7:30pm

One of England’s most enduring contemporary singer-songwriters, Robyn Hitchcock is a surrealist poet, talented guitarist, cult artist and musician’s musician who stands among alternative rock’s father figures. Since founding the art-rock band The Soft Boys in 1976, Robyn has recorded more than 20 albums. Blending folk and psychedelia with a wry British nihilism, Robyn describes his songs as ‘paintings you can listen to.’

Wandering songwriter Emma Swift is a fan of minor chords and endless pedal steel. With a tear in her voice filtered through ’70s mariachi static, Swift’s songs are equal parts heart-worn and careworn, modern, insouciant, witty and feminist. Emma’s debut album (nominated for an ARIA— Australian GRAMMY) is imbued with an easy smile, vulnerability and toughness calling to mind artists like Lucinda Williams, Emmylou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt. www.robynhitchcock.com www.emmaswift.com.au

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Fri, Dec 2 • 7:30pm Renegade traditionalists Jacob Sharp (mandolin), Joseph Terrell (guitar), Libby Rodenbough (fiddle), and Wood Robinson (double bass) deliver powerfully rhythmic, lyrically sharp, and beautiful four-part harmonies as Mipso. The North Carolina-based indie folk band, influenced by the progressive vibes of Chapel Hill and its surrounding rural landscapes, mixes the complexities of traditional bluegrass with modern instrumentation and smart pop melodies. The result is the intoxicating blend of Americana filling their album Old Time Reverie. The 2015 album was named among the “Best Records of the Year” by The Guardian, for the band’s “aptitude for stunning harmonies” and “lush and moving songs that feel as fresh as a warm spring rain.” Old Time Reverie sees the quartet expanding its sonic resources while doubling down on experimentation with string band tradition in a gripping, mature reflection of musical and personal growth. www.mipsomusic.com

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For over two decades, Playtime Productions Children’s Theater has been delighting audiences with its creative and spirited renditions of classic tales. Each of these 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! www.playtimeproductions.org

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The People Brothers Band

Holiday Variety Show!

Sat, Dec 3 • 7:30pm One of the staples of Madison’s vibrant music scene, The People Brothers Band is an 8-piece Rhythm & Soul powerhouse and their only desire for this special concert is to spread holiday cheer. Their eclectic blend of original grooves, conscious lyrics, and soulfully mastered vocal and instrumental work, along with diverse self-tailored covers, holds the crowd on the edge of their seats. They are the winners of the Wisconsin Area Music Industry Award for 2014 Soul/R&B Band of the Year and the Madison Area Music Award for 2015 Pop/R&B Album of the Year (Middle of the In Between), 2013 Blues Album of the Year (People Brothers Live) & Blues Song of the Year (Looky Here Mister), but, most importantly, they are a family whose love for music and playing together shines brightly through each performance. Get your People together for the holidays and come to the Opera House! www.peoplebrothers.com

Stoughton Festival Choir & City Band Christmas Concert Sun, Dec 11 • 4:00pm Come celebrate the community in the spirit of the Christmas season. Both the Festival Choir and the Stoughton City Band will dazzle with a variety of sacred and secular music, plus a carol sing-along. A wonderful tradition for the whole family!

Willy Porter The Way Down Wanderers Fri, Dec 9 • 7:30pm

Equal parts fast-paced and soulful, 5-piece modern-folk Americana act The Way Down Wanderers draws listeners in with energy, originality and soulful generosity. The Wanderers have built an enthusiastic and fast-growing following, captivating audiences with soaring instrumentals, foot stomping sing-alongs and a lively stage show. They have created a buzz with their unplugged, off-stage encores and propensity for performing self-titled, “restSTOMPS” - free acoustic sets at rest & truck stops along their tour routes. The band’s first full-length album, produced by Mike Marsh of the Avett Brothers, is due to release on July 15th, 2016. www.thewaydownwanderers.com

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Sat, Dec 17 • 7:30pm

Willy’s signature finger-picking guitar work and rich songwriting creates a one-of-a-kind musical ride that has energized global audiences from stages shared with icons such as Jethro Tull, Tori Amos, Paul Simon, and Jeff Beck. The multiple WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) award winning guitarist honed his performance chops in the cafés and clubs around Madison, busking across Europe, and playing every little coffee house and dive bar on both sides of the Mississippi.

Defying genres, he moves between slide blues, acoustic folk, grooving rock, and soulful pop with grace and equipoise. With his ability to read audiences so well, Willy Porter elicits a rare kind of communication between artist and audience. Sharing the stage is Carmen Nickerson, whose soulful vocals pair exquisitely with Porter’s grooves to produce soaring harmonies that add fresh layers and new depth to his songs.

“Willy plays rhythms that make me want to crawl inside his guitar and sleep there forever.” Tori Amos www.willyporter.com

Stoughton Opera House: Spring 2017 Michael Hecht

Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Wed, Jan 11 • 1:00pm Michael Hecht will present a personal view as a tribute to Dr. King utilizing written excerpts by Dr. King and his speeches.

Musical accompaniment by Richard Macdonald and Linda Kunz. Free-will donation at the door.

Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands

Fri, Jan 6, 2017 • 7:30pm One of bluegrass music’s stalwarts is singer, songwriter and fiddle player Laurie Lewis, a main-stay among Bay Area musicians since the mid-1970s. Lewis writes songs that cut through the noise; as one writer observed, “She does not sing inscrutably about her own life, but looks outward from an intimate perspective, in ways that let us see our own lives reflected back at us.”

The members of the Right Hands give Lewis’ music a light, airy quality that complements the crystalline voice that twice won IBMA’s Female Vocalist of the Year. American folk music icon Utah Phillips put it best when he said of Laurie Lewis, “Whatever country music is supposed to be, she’s at the center of it.” www.laurielewis.com

Davina and the Vagabonds Fri, Feb 10 • 7:30pm

Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene with their high-energy live shows, level A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism, and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. With influences ranging from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits, the band is converting audiences one show at a time, from Vancouver to Miami and across Europe. This rollicking quintet is held together by Sowers’ keyboard playing, with acoustic bass, drums, and a spicy trumpet and trombone horn section. The group’s focused, clean sound and emphasis on acoustic instruments is novel to both blues and jazz worlds, and sets the show closer to New Orleans than to Chicago.

DATV’s shows are filled with New Orleans charm, Memphis soul swagger, dark theatrical moments that evoke Kurt Weill, and tender gospel passages. Davina has been compared to Etta James, Amy Winehouse, Janis Joplin, Billie Holiday and Betty Boop, but comparisons don’t suffice: Sowers is a true original. www.davinaandthevagabonds.com

Hot Club of Cowtown

Thurs, Feb 16 • 7:30pm Since its beginnings in the late 1990s, Hot Club of Cowtown’s star has continued to rise as its reputation for jaw-dropping virtuosity and unforgettable live shows has become the band’s global brand. The Hot Club of Cowtown is a hot jazz/western swing trio, comprising Elana James (vocals, violin), Whit Smith (vocals, guitar), and double bass player Jake Erwin, who sing together in three-part harmony. The band’s name comes from two sources: “Hot Club” from the hot jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stephane Grappelli’s Hot Club of France, and “Cowtown” from the western influence of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys and the band’s love of fiddle tunes, hoedowns, and songs of the American west. The Hot Club of Cowtown’s new album “Midnight on the Trail” is a vintage mix of 12 Western swing songs and cowboy ballads hand-collected to reflect the spirit and joy of the American West. Utterly danceable, romantic and rustic, these songs truly represent the Cowtown of the Imagination, a source of inspiration for the band since it first began. www.hotclubofcowtown.com Stoughton Opera House Box Office: (608) 877-4400

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The Kruger Brothers Fri, Feb 17 • 7:30 pm

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

Steely Dane

Sat, Feb 18 • 7:30pm Winner of the 2015 MAMA award for best cover band, Steely Dane is dedicated to not only faithfully reproducing the Steely Dan and Donald Fagen songbook, but to bringing an energetic live-show experience to the crowd. 20 of Dane County’s best jazz and rock musicians have banded together around their passion for Steely Dan music, playing in the same configuration as the Steely Dan touring band including a four piece horn section and three background singers. Shows consist of hits and deep cuts and sometimes even complete albums and are sure to have you out of your seats singing along. www.steelydane.com

The Harp Twins: Camille and Kennerly

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Sat, Feb 25 7:30pm

Young harpists Camille and Kennerly Kitt use electric harps and acoustic concert grand harps to break down boundaries between music genres. With over 34 million views on YouTube, the twins are easily the most followed and recognizable harp duo in the world. As actors, The Kitt Twins have appeared in commercials, TV shows, and three feature films - two of which also feature the twins performing on their harps. Mixing their virtuoso harp skills with stunningly complex arrangements of rock, metal, and soundtrack hits (interpreting everything from Metallica to The Beatles to instantly recognizable themes from Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings), the Harp Twins perform internationally. Camille and Kennerly’s radical duet harp revolution is changing the word’s perception of the harp and the way harp is played – one song at a time. www.harptwins.com

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Sierra Hull

Sat, March 4 • 7:30pm At 24, singer and mandolinist Sierra Hull boasts a resume more noteworthy than most accomplish in a lifetime. The former child prodigy signed with Rounder at 13 and has traveled around the world sharing her music, playing rooms such as the White House, Carnegie Hall, and the Kennedy Center. Berklee gave her the school’s most prestigious award, the Presidential Scholarship (a first for a bluegrass musician), and now, finished with college, she has released ‘Weighted Mind,’ her long-anticipated fourth album, on which her ethereal voice and fluid playing take center stage. Though she is best known for her work as a mandolin player, in this album of loss and restoration, Hull reveals her abundant gifts as a composer and lyricist. www.sierrahull.com

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Cherish the Ladies Thurs, March 9 • 7:30pm

Grammy-nominated IrishAmerican super group Cherish the Ladies formed in New York City in 1985 to celebrate the rise of extraordinary women in what had been a male-dominated Irish music scene. The ladies have since toured the world, played the White House and the Olympics, and recorded 16 outstanding albums under the leadership of the dynamic and irrepressible flute and whistle champion Joanie Madden. Showcasing a spectacular blend of virtuoso instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements, a sound the New York Times calls “passionate, tender, and rambunctious,” and stunning step dancing, it’s no surprise that Cherish the Ladies is one of the top Celtic groups in the world. www.cherishtheladies.com

The Subdudes Fri, March 10 • 7:30pm

Over the course of 25 years and ten albums, the Subdudes have quietly become one of America’s national music treasures. The New Orleans-formed group is a living encapsulation of American music, a vibrant cauldron of sounds that stirs together meaty grooves and jazzy dynamics, soulful R&B swagger, easy vocal harmonies, cheeky rock ‘n’ roll attitude and folky social consciousness — not to mention some of the sharpest musicianship and ensemble playing you’ll ever hear from any five musicians.

Led by singer/guitarist Tommy Malone and accordionist, John Magnie, the Subdudes came together in 1989 after backing artists such as Joni Mitchell and Rosanne Cash. Drawing most of their inspiration from the sounds of their native New Orleans, and blending blues, gospel, funk, and R&B with their own harmony vocals, the Subdudes are also notable for the substitution of a tambourine player, Steve Amedée, for a drummer. Tim Cook rounds out the band on bass. www.subdudes.com

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The Gibson Brothers

Sat, March 11 • 7:30pm The Gibson Brothers emerged onto the bluegrass scene plucking away with unfaltering determination and skill, Leigh on guitar and Eric on banjo. A blend of powerhouse harmonies and virtuosic picking, their live performance reflect their dedicated and developed musicianship. The twice-voted IBMA Entertainers of the Year have always been inspired by brother duos such as the Monroes, the Louvins, and the Everlys, whose close harmonies have captivated listeners for decades. Their 2015 album Brotherhood salutes such groups with songs spanning nearly a century of American music history from country, bluegrass, and early rock ‘n’ roll brother acts. The tradition of families singing together stretches back through the history of folk music, and with 20 years of professional musicianship behind them, the Gibson Brothers have established themselves as proud keepers of that musical heritage. www.gibsonbrothers.com

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Tuba Skinny

Thurs, March 16 • 7:30pm Formed in in 2009, Tuba Skinny has steadily evolved from a loose collection of street musicians into a solid ensemble dedicated to bringing the traditional New Orleans sound to audiences around the world. Drawing on a wide range of musical influences—from spirituals to Depression-era blues, from ragtime to traditional jazz—their sound evokes the rich musical heritage of their New Orleans home. The band has gained a loyal following through their distinctive sound, their commitment to reviving long-lost songs, and their barnstorming live performances. www.tubaskinny.bandcamp.com

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Singer/songwriter Noel Paul Stookey has been altering the musical and ethical landscape of this country and the world for decades— both as the “Paul” of the legendary Peter, Paul and Mary and as an independent musician who believes in bringing the spiritual into the practice of daily life. Irreverently reverent and passionately compassionate, Stookey has a voice known all across the land. Stookey’s music (including over 45 albums) addresses social change while speaking of and to the soul, fusing jazz improvisation and insightful folk lyrics.

The political, sociopolitical, spiritual, and cultural dynamics of life’s stories continue to drive his songs. The connection between Stookey and his material, as well as his audience, is immediate, identifiable and electrifying. www.noelpaulstookey.com

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Marty Stuart Sat, March 18 • Two Shows!

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Five-time Grammy winner, platinum recording artist, Grand Ole Opry star, country music archivist, Southern culture historian, photographer, musician, songwriter, TV show host, and charismatic force of nature 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 RFD-TV’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 heartache 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. www.martystuart.net

Tennessee Mafia Jug Band

Sat, March 25 Two Shows! 3:00pm & 7:00pm From the pastoral hills, hollers, shopping malls and interstate highways of Goodlettsville, Tennessee comes the most entertaining “blast from the past” since Lester Moran and the Cadillac Cowboys.

They’re the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band — five guys and a scrubboard, with roots like wisdom teeth. The Tennessee Mafia Jug Band presents a style of music and comedy that recalls old-time country musicians and television programs like Hee Haw, with the band wearing costumes, incorporating props into their shows, telling corny jokes with slapstick and family-friendly comedy. “Pap and the Jug Band,” a comicrelief feature from the Roy Acuff show, inspires the band’s stage show. They have appeared numerous times on the Grand Ole Opry and on the Marty Stuart Show on RFD-TV. If you like old time string band music, jug band music, or if you love good ole country hillbilly music, then the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band is for you! www.tennesseemafiajugband.com

Charlie Parr & Willy Tea Taylor Fri, March 24 • 7:30pm

Minnesota roots musician Charlie Parr is dedicated to the folk and blues traditions of an earlier era. The rural surroundings of his blue collar upbringing are reflected in his musical style and simple, honest lifestyle.

Parr’s self-taught mix of slide, finger-picking and quasi-frailing technique, together with a voice that’s low on drama and high on impact, is something to behold.

Folk singer-songwriter Willy Tea Taylor sings of profound subjects in a simple way.

Much of that comes from his upbringing surrounded by rolling hills and horses in Oakdale, California, the small town Taylor calls home to this day. Saving Country Music says of his music, “it is hard to listen to and then say that better songs have ever been written”. Combine such lyrics with alluring melodies and a voice that ties them together with emotion as deep as his own roots, and you have Willy Tea Taylor. www.charlieparr.com www.willyteataylor.com

Riders in the Sky Thurs, March 30 • 7:30pm

Round up your herd and join in the fun with America’s favorite singing cowboys! Adorned in colorful Western wear, this 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. Yes, it would be “The Easy Way” to call it a career after 30-plus years, but it wouldn’t be “The Cowboy Way!” The ponies are rested and watered, and Stoughton’s Favorite Cowboys are ready to saddle up and ride. www.ridersinthesky.com

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Rhonda Vincent & the Rage Fri, March 31 • 7:30pm

When the Queen of Bluegrass comes to town, you don’t want to miss out!

Rhonda Vincent 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. www.rhondavincent.com

Emo Philips Sat, April 1 • 7:30pm

Comedy legend Emo Philips has been entertaining audiences and influencing other comics for a generation 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. His career has seen award-winning comedy albums, several cable specials, and many appearances on US and UK network television. He has appeared in films, lent his distinctive voice to animated TV shows, 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. www.emophilips.com

Music Appreciation

The Elixir of Love

Opera for the Young

Mon, April 3 • 3:00pm

Sun, April 9 • 1:30pm

This is an hour long program of the Music Appreciation Series sponsored by the Stoughton Area Senior Center and organized by John Beutel. The sessions are free and open to the public.

The remainder of the 7 programs will be held at the Stoughton Area Senior Center. Program TBA. Contact the Stoughton Area Senior Center for the program a month before this date.

Opera for the Young brings live, professional opera to elementary school audiences. Each year, OFTY reaches over 75,000 elementary school children throughout the Midwest to ignite an enthusiasm for opera. All productions are fully staged, sung in English and adapted especially for kids.

Opera for the Young’s adaptation of Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love moves the action to Lonesome Gulch, a town in the American Old West. Miss Addy, Jimmy Reno, and Bill Corey form the love triangle of the story, with Dr. Dulcamara appearing as the “snake oil” peddler who sells the love potion. Students from Kegonsa Elementary will perform on stage as the Justice of the Peace and the Soldier as well as the “Citizens of Lonesome Gulch.” Playful melodies and comical characters delight youngsters, while themes of bullying and substance abuse, as well as the age old wisdom of “being true to yourself,” generate thoughtful discussion. www.operafortheyoung.com

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When you become a Friend of the Stoughton Opera

The Del McCoury Band

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.

Sat, April 8 • 7:30pm

Bluegrass legend Del McCoury has expressed an authoritative and unrelenting authenticity in music for 50 years. In addition to wowing hardcore bluegrass fans with his particular blend of traditional vocals and top-flight musicianship, McCoury and his band wins new listeners by peppering solid bluegrass sound with hints of country, gospel, and jazz. With over 30 IBMA awards and multiple Grammys, including being inducted into the International Bluegrass Hall Of Fame, they’re the most honored group in bluegrass history. Fans fill venues from Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center to New Orleans’ Preservation Hall and the Grand Ole Opry to watch Del and the boys play with sheer joy that shines through in every performance. www.delmccouryband.com

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!

Membership Levels

Del and the boys play with sheer joy that shines through in every performance.

Friend—$25–$49 Patron—$50–$99 Partner—$100–$249 Ambassador—$250–$499 Director—$500–$999 Producer—$1000–$1999 Executive Producer—$2000+

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Suzy Bogguss

Thurs, April 27 • 7:30pm

Asleep at the Wheel

Two Shows! • Thurs, April 20 & Fri, April 21 • 7:30pm Since the early ‘70s, Asleep at the Wheel has kept 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 a viable recording and touring concern and maintaining its devotion to classic-style Western swing. www.asleepatthewheel.com

Caitlin Canty Sat, April 22 • 7:30pm

Caitlin Canty delivers her songs with a dusky alto and a 1930’s Recording King guitar. Her breakout record Reckless Skyline features songs that veer nimbly between country ballads and straight-up rockers, dark blues and sparsely arranged folk. Produced by Jeffrey Foucault, Reckless Skyline garnered glowing praise from NPR, and The San Francisco Chronicle lauded Canty’s, “casually devastating voice and unshakable poise,” and her “easy way with folk, blues and country motifs.” Canty won the 2015 Telluride Troubadour songwriting contest, and she writes and performs with several bands including Down Like Silver, her duo with Peter Bradley Adams. Both on the road and on her records, Canty creates a sound that harnesses the grit and spark at the very heart of American music, tempered with a voice both haunting and distinct. www.caitlincanty.com

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One of the most acclaimed female country singers of the late ‘80s and ‘90s, Suzy Bogguss is a small-town girl from Illinois whose résumé includes the Academy of Country Music’s award for Top New Female Vocalist, the Country Music Association’s Horizon Award, six top ten singles, one platinum album, and three gold albums. Bogguss is one of country music’s most pristine and evocative vocalists, with a witty charm, stunningly versatile voice, and intimate stage manner. With her new album Lucky, released on her own label Loyal Dutchess, the singer returns to her early inspiration, Merle Haggard. www.suzybogguss.com

Hal Ketchum Fri, April 28 • 7:30pm

Five years ago, Hal Ketchum packed up his guitars and left Nashville, turning his back on a successful, 20+ year career in country music. He’d already sold more than 5 million albums, racking up a half-dozen Top 10 hits along the way. But Ketchum was exhausted. Try as he might, though, he couldn’t stop his musical wheels from spinning. As he sat, on the porch of his home, new songs began appearing. The process felt entirely different from his final years in Nashville, when songwriting had been a job. This time around, songwriting was something more. It was personal. It was casual. And Ketchum decided he wasn’t ready to give up music, after all.

Those new songs became the foundation of I’m the Troubadour. Recorded in a series of single takes, the album is the sound of an artist finding redemption in the strum of an acoustic guitar, the boom of a kick drum, and the trill of an upright piano. It’s an album inspired by years of struggle, performed by a songwriting legend who’s glad to finally get his groove back. www.halketchum.com

JMA MADISON MUSIC COLLECTIVE PRESENTS...

“Celebrated Jazz Cellist!”

MATT TURNER IN TRIO

SUNDAY, SEPT. 25

April Verch Band

3:00 PM

Sat, April 29 • 7:30pm

Moving from exuberant stepdancer to fiddle wunderkind and silvervoiced singer, Verch has never been content to stand still. Her victories in Canada’s Open Old Time Fiddle Championship and Grand Masters Fiddling Competition made her the first woman to take both of the country’s top contests. On her tenth album The Newpart, Verch digs deep into songs and tunes from the era before the often-mined midcentury heyday of bluegrass and folk. Harkening back to vaudeville and beyond, Verch and her fellow trio members pare down their arrangements, highlighting the simple pleasures of upright bass, guitar, clawhammer banjo, mandolin, voices, fiddle, and stepping in intimate conversation. At the heart lie Verch’s delicate soprano, energetic footwork, and stunning playing, a trifecta of talents she brings together simultaneously for the first time on stage. With ten albums and years of touring under her belt, Verch has moved from upstart prodigy to mature and reflective songwriter, interpreter, and storyteller. www.aprilverch.com

PlayTime Productions April/May— Date & Theme TBA

For over two decades, Playtime Productions Children’s Theater has been delighting audiences with its creative and spirited renditions of classic tales. Each of these 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! www.playtimeproductions.org

THE BRINK LOUNGE Madison, WI Tickets at: thebrinklounge.com FOR MORE INFO, JOIN EMAIL LIST AT: www.madisonmusiccollective.org

If you are looking for lodging or restaurant for before or after the shows, we encourage you to visit these fine establishments who support the Stoughton Opera House by advertising in this guide!

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast Inns Naeset Roe Inn—877-4150

126 E Washington St., Stoughton, WI

Quality Inn and Suites—877-9000 660 Nygaard Street, Stoughton, WI

Restaurants & Bars Banushi’s BBG—873-3700, 800 Nygaard Street, Stoughton, WI Big Sky—205-6278, 176 E. Main Street, Stoughton, WI Culver’s—873-6635, 916 Nygaard Street, Stoughton, WI Farenheit 364—205-2763, 364 E. Main Street, Stoughton, WI Fosdal Home Bakery (lunch only)—873-3073, 243 E. Main Street, Stoughton, WI JL Richards —835-9188, 668 Janesville Street, Oregon, WI Holstein Kitchen — 608-291-0884, 101 S Main Street, Oregon, WI Viking Brew Pub—719-5041, 211 E Main Street, Stoughton, WI Wendigo—877-1544, 121 E Main Street, Stoughton, WI Stoughton Opera House Box Office: (608) 877-4400

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Ray Wylie Hubbard Fri, May 5 • 7:30pm

Photo courtesy John Rindahl / Archer Photography

Stoughton Opera House Timeline of Growth • 1900–1901 City Hall constructed. “City Auditorium” opens to the public.

• 1950–1955 In decline, the Opera House is closed to the

public.

• 1961 Amidst questions of structural integrity, the original clock tower is removed.

• 1980–1983 Debate rages over whether the entire building is worth saving.

• 1983 Citizens form the Friends of the Opera House to fund restoration.

• 1988 Enabled by $105,000 in private donations, a new clock is installed on the tower.

• 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.

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At 69, Ray Wylie Hubbard’s post-psycho-country approach to drifter’s rock is more raw-boned and rough-hewn than ever.

Guitars hiss, sting, and slash, and the haunted, tribal beats underscore a voice of parched earth. The Texas original continues to write, record, perform, produce, tour, and score movies with the same wily spirit trademarked in the early 70s. Since then, he’s released 17 albums, including his latest, The Ruffian’s Misfortune. The reviews describe Ray Wylie as “one of the most strikingly original musicians in the country,” praising 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. www.raywylie.com

The Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest On-TheRoad

Featuring Harmonious Wail and the Robin Nolan Trio Sat, May 6 • 7:30pm Based in Amsterdam, the Robin Nolan Trio is an all-acoustic gypsy jazz band inspired by Django Reinhardt. Personally endorsed by Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones, Willie Nelson, and George Harrison (who regularly hired them to perform at his estate), RNT has played some of the world’s most prestigious musical events. The trio, while rooted in gypsy jazz, Latin, and Hot Club de France, has a decidedly contemporary feel, peppered with hypnotic rhythms and rippling melodic themes.

Though richly influenced by European gypsy musicians, Madison’s own Harmonious Wail bursts through the boundaries of the genre with its enticing arrangements and sheer joy. Smoldering vocals are laced with jazzy mandolin and guitar for an infectious blend of continental jazz, swing, and gypsy music. Harmonious Wail has won multiple Madison Area Music Association (MAMA) awards. www.wail.com www.robinnolanmusic.com

Syttende Mai Folk Festival Sat, May 20 Events at the Opera House

Syttende Mai is an annual folk festival in Stoughton with many activities to celebrate Norwegian Heritage. The Opera House is open for tours along with some very special music throughout the day on Saturday. http://www.stoughtonwi.com/syttendemai/

10:30am Fendrick & Peck

Stoughton’s own Madeline Fendrick & Brian Peck are the contemporary embodiment of what makes folk music so intriguing. Their original songs feature inventive song-smithing, heartfelt words, beautiful vocals and an infectious enthusiasm with a refreshing old-time sensibility. In celebration of Syttende Mai, you will hear songs like The Lutefisk Waltz and other Norwegian tales from this outstanding folk duo.

11:30am Grieg Male Chorus

The Edvard Grieg Chorus takes its name from the famous Norwegian composer, many of whose compositions are included in the chorus’ repertoire. Founded on Jan. 26, 1925, the chorus was originally known as the Grieg Mannskor (Grieg Men’s Chorus). While singing Norwegian songs has been the primary focus of the Chorus, sacred and secular songs are also included in its repertoire.

Wisconsin Folks: Masters of Tradition Sat, June 3 • 3:00pm

Wisconsin’s rich cultural heritage shines in this annual concert.

Experience the incredible talent of Wisconsin masters in Hawaiian dance and chant, Bharatnatyam classical Indian dance, Armenian oud, Slovenian-style polka, and Hmong qeej. Joining these performers on stage are their apprentices who are poised to carry it forward. Off stage, meet expert craft artists whose handwork carries their culture in Norwegian rosemaling, Iroquois raised beadwork, Anishinaabe hand drums, and southwest Wisconsin hand-forged hunting knives.

You’ll leave proud and impressed with Wisconsin’s wealth of cultures.

Presented by Wisconsin Arts Board and its Folk Arts Apprenticeship Program.

Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society June Date TBA

Stoughton Chamber Singers Fri, June 2 • 7:30pm

The Stoughton Chamber Singers, under the direction of John Beutel, will present a variety of choral music for their Annual Spring Concert. The program will feature choral music from various composers and various musical periods. Tickets will be available at the door, general admission.

Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society celebrates its 26th 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 www.bachdancinganddynamite.org

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Duane & Peggy Marxen Jody McCann & Peg Smelser Stephanie Mikesell & Terry McSaul Nancy & David Nedveck Edward Neumueller Carol & Tom Novak Mark Nussle Sandy & Skip Paton Gene & Janice Pleggenkuhle Jim Pofahl Charlie Peters & Leslie Hearn Jeff & Vicki Raymond PARTNERS Ed McMahan Gary Mecklenburg Thomas Mecum Adam Mehring Paul Meier Cheryl Michaels Stephanie Mikesell Susan Millar Al & Judy Miller Virginia & Marilynn Miller Donald & Kathy Miner Bob Mischka Elizabeth Moe Dan & Erica Moeser Allen & Karen Moore John and Ellen Morgan Amy Moyer Brenda Mueller Jennifer Myhre Kari Myrland Richard Nawratil Janet Nelson/Tim Reilley Henry Newcomb Ernie and Joan Neve Mary & Tom Nordland Mark Nussle Cress-Olson-Holzhuter Home John Ogden Randy & Donna Olson Ruth Mary Olson Wendy Olson Kathleen Oswald Sharon Owen Deb & Randy Padfield Ruth Paulson Nancy & Wayne Paulson Tom & Shai Pellett Paula & Jeff Parrish Susan & John Petty Jeannie Petterson Kristi Patterson Jim Purdin Sharon & Richard Quale

DIRECTORS In Memory of Hugh Emerson Patricia Holtan James & Marsha Borling Kristine & Ken Johnson Katherine Christenson Edward Neumueller Michael Collins Fred Newmann & Carolyn Hegeler Kevin and Susan Fenton Jason & Kari Micks Rick and Lysa Grant Jeanne & John Shearer RGA Public Relations Kegonsa Capital Partners Peter & Nancy Halverson Stoughton High School Class of ‘56

John & Karen Robison Dean & Carol Schroeder Gilbert Skinner James & Mercedes Stewart 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 Eplegaarden LLC Hanson Electronics The Wahlin Foundation Radio Shack of Stoughton US Cellular of Stoughton Class of ‘50 Class of ‘53 Class of ‘52

Sandra & Chris Queram Dan & Mary Ramsden Julie & Brian Ramsden Timothy Reilley & Janet Nelson Robert Rice Bob & Jean Ristau Karen Redfield Candy Renard Bill & Mary Rieder Ken Robbins John & Karen Robison Ami Rodland Laura & Matt Roethe Desi Rohling Lloyd & Sandra Rowley Carol Rucks Trevor & Roberta Rush Pete & Pat Sammataro Barbara Sather Mike Schlicht Pauline & Ted Schnese Jeanne & Edward Schultz Suzanne Senn Burke Jim & Mary Severson Mike & Anneke Schlicht Nancy Scovotti Jim & Mary Severson Susan & Gary Shadof Dave & Peggy Sharpe John Sheski James & Deloris Skiles Margaret Skinner Mary Spike and Bill Rieder Evelyn L. Stingley Trust Christie Stark John Stauber Kevin & Jodi Stevens Gregory Stewart Gale A. Stone Barbara & Albin Stock Wm. Straavaldson Family Margaret Straub Dennis Strand

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Donor Levels

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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.

Obstructed Seats: Certain seats at the back of the main floor are sold for half-price. The sight line from these seats is slightly obstructed by one of two 7-inch wide poles holding up the balcony.

Programs and events are subject to change without notice. Patrons arriving late will be seated at a suitable pause in the performance. Concessions are not sold in the opera house; food and drink are not permitted in the theatre. Please refrain from cell phone and camera use … Enjoy the moment!

Accessibility The opera house has an elevator, handicap parking, wheelchair seating, and a two coil hearing loop system. Call 608-877-4400 or email operahouse@ ci.stoughton.wi.us for special requests.

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.

Guided tours are available by appointment by calling (608) 877-4400. Tickets on Sale August 1 at 9am for Stoughton Opera House Donors. General Public Ticket Sales Begin August 15!

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The Steel Wheels Reverend Peyton's Front Porch Sessions Music Appreciation Small Potatoes Jim Kweskin and Geoff Muldaur Martin Sexton Edgar Knecht Jazz Trio Wilder Deitz Group The Best Westerns SHEL Nick Lowe, Solo Acoustic—Josh Rouse supports The SteelDrivers - Sarah Lou Richards supports Herb Alpert and Lani Hall

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Heather Masse Music Appreciation Roy Book Binder The Honey Dewdrops Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two-Woman Show The Flatlanders The Wood Brothers Michael Perry "Have I Said This Before?"

An Evening with Darrell Scott Michael Hecht—272 Words: The Gettysburg Address Robyn Hitchcock with Emma Swift PlayTime Productions Mipso The People Brothers Band Holiday Variety Show!

The Way Down Wanderers Stoughton Festival Choir & City Band— Christmas Concert Willy Porter Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands Michael Hecht—Martin Luther King Jr Davina & the Vagabonds Hot Club of Cowtown The Kruger Brothers Steely Dane The Harp Twins: Camille and Kennerly Sierra Hull Cherish the Ladies The Subdudes The Gibson Brothers Tuba Skinny Noel Paul Stookey (of Peter, Paul & Mary)

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www.stoughtonoperahouse.com — (608) 877-4400

Step One—Select Single or Series Tickets PAGE

Save when you order three or more shows.

ARTIST

DATE

Saturday, March 18 Friday, March 24

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Marty Stuart Charlie Parr & Willy Tea Taylor Tennessee Mafia Jug Band Riders in the Sky Rhonda Vincent & the Rage Emo Philips Music Appreciation Del McCoury Band Elixir of Love–Opera for the Young

30

Asleep at the Wheel

30

Caitlin Canty Suzy Bogguss Hal Ketchum April Verch Band PlayTime Productions Ray Wylie Hubbard Midwest Gypsy Fest On-the-Road featuring: Harmonious Wail & Robin Nolan Trio Syttende Mai Music Events Stoughton Chamber Singers Wisconsin Folks: Masters of Tradition Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society

26 27 27 27 28 28 29 29

30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 33 33

TIME

Saturday, March 25 Thursday, March 30 Friday, March 31 Saturday, April 1 Monday, April 3 Saturday, April 8 Sunday, April 9 Thursday, April 20 and Friday, April 21 Saturday, April 22 Thursday, April 27 Friday, April 28 Saturday, April 29 April/May TBA Friday, May 5

QTY

SINGLE

3:00 & 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 3:00 & 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 3:00 pm 7:30 pm 1:30 pm

SERIES

TOTAL

$40 $38 $22 $20 $25 $23 $35 $33 $35 $33 $25 $23 free-will donation at door $45 $43 $5 at door

7:30 pm

$40

$38

7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm TBD 7:30 pm

$20 $18 $30 $28 $30 $28 $27 $25 $5 per family at door $25 $23

Saturday, May 6

7:30 pm

$25

Saturday, May 20 Friday, June 2 Saturday, June 3 June TBA

All Day 7:30 PM 3:00 PM 7:30 PM

$23

Free to public $5 at door, general admission $10 General, $5 per student Call BDDS for tickets

B – Subtotal: Suggested group-friendly events. *A group is 8 or more—call for group rate.

(shows from reverse side) A – Subtotal:

Suggested kid-friendly events.

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 1, 2016 at 9am Friend–$25–$49

Partner–$100–$249

Director–$500–$999

Patron–$50–$99

Ambassador–$250–$499

Producer–$1,000–$1999

Check

VISA

Card #:

MasterCard Exp. Date:

4.00

Grand Total $

State:

MAIL/DELIVER TO: Stoughton Opera House

Zip:

381 E. Main Street, Stoughton, WI 53589 BOX OFFICE: (608) 877-4400 EMAIL: operahouse@ci.stoughton.wi.us

Phone (DOS**):

email:

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Signature:

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Ticket Service Fee $

We cannot ensure fulfillment of mail orders as shows can sell out immediately online.

Address:

Phone (day):

Please add 5.5% Tax $ Friend Donation Total (C)

Name:

City:

C – Subtotal:

Ticket Sales Total (A&B) $

Step Four—Complete/Submit Your Order Payment:

No, Thank you

Executive Producer–$2000+

www.stoughtonoperahouse.com

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