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Thanks for Making the 2008 Prelude Series for the Great River Shakespeare Festival a Huge Success!
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Chris Kendall
A singer/songwriter who “sings the
stories of life” with poetry and humor.
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Opening Weekend Concert at Levee Park
James Armstrong
Renowned Chicago rhythm and blues artist! Back by popular demand. Rain venue: WSU Somsen Auditorium.
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Bayou Grenouille
Lively Cajun music at its purest. |
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John Doyle
Irish Singer/Guitarist; an essential artist
in the current traditional Irish Renaissance!
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Nate Gill
A young Australian with a passion
for folk roots music.
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Simone Perrin
A Winona native who evokes Edith Piaf! |
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The Busboys
Local blue grass and new grass artistry.
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Terpsichore
An authentic Baroque ensemble with a twist from members of the Lyra Orchestra of St. Paul. |
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John Paulson
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A jazz saxophone artist extraordinaire! |
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Dan Chouinard
One of the most popular keyboard
artists in the Midwest — with guest artist Prudence Johnson! |
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Old Blind Dogs - TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 23!
Friday, September 12th at 7:30pm
Historic Masonic Theatre |
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Old Blind Dogs is one of the original cutting edge groups in Scotland continuing the new roots revival. Over the years, Old Blind Dogs have evolved and grown into Scotland’s favorite folk bands. In the early days of the 1980’s they developed a unique sound with fiddle, pipes, guitar, bass and percussion. The group takes traditional Scottish music and turns it on its ear with original arrangements, high energy playing, and the introduction of new instruments such as the saxophone and bouzouki. “…This veteran Scottish trad quintet whips up energy while making it look like it’s no big deal. Meanwhile the sell-out crowd is dancing behind the soundboard!” Acoustic Guitar Magazine |
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Claudia Schmidt TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 23!
Saturday, October 25th at 7:30pm
Historic Masonic Theatre |
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Back in Winona by popular demand, Michigan native Claudia Schmidt has covered a lot of musical ground, beginning with a stirring rendition of “Tammy” at age 4 around a neighborhood bonfire. A musician who has always hated categories, she describes herself as a “creative noisemaker.” This irritates some critics but delights her many audiences, who learn to expect anything at a Schmidt concert: hymn, poem, bawdy verse, torch song and satire. Her joy and love of performing are contagious; she’s so full of life that one critic has described a Claudia Schmidt concert as “….a lot like falling in love. You never know what’s going to happen next, chances are it’s going to be wonderful. Her live performances are not to be missed!” |
