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may
11may8:00 pm10:00 pmShawn ColvinThe Colonial Theatre
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Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter and musician. Shawn Colvin stopped the industry in its tracks with her arresting 1989 debut, Steady On. The following spring, Colvin took home the GRAMMY Award for Best
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Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter and musician.
Shawn Colvin stopped the industry in its tracks with her arresting 1989 debut, Steady On. The following spring, Colvin took home the GRAMMY Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album, establishing herself as a mainstay in the singer-songwriter genre. In the ensuing 30 years, Colvin has won three GRAMMY Awards, released 13 superlative albums, written a critically acclaimed memoir, maintained a non-stop national and international touring schedule, appeared on countless television and radio programs, had her songs featured in major motion pictures and created a remarkable canon of work. Over the course of three decades, Shawn Colvin has established herself as a captivating performer and a revered storyteller.
Colvin was recognized for her career accomplishments when she was honored with the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Trailblazer Award by the Americana Music Association. Presenting the award was Bonnie Raitt. Said Raitt, “She’s simply one of the best singers I’ve ever heard—and a truly gifted and deep songwriter and guitarist.”
Colvin was recently inducted into the 2019 Austin City Limits Hall of Fame alongside legendary artists Lyle Lovett and Buddy Guy. In a moving induction speech, Jackson Browne extolled, “Not many writers are able to do what Shawn does. It’s a very special way of relating what really matters. It takes an original to get our attention. Shawn is utterly original in her singing, and original in what she speaks about in her songs.”
“…extraordinary songs, mesmerising guitar playing, and a voice that goes effortlessly from bruise-tender to scar-hard in a matter of minutes… her lyrics are crafted and clever, full of subtlety and polished phrases… With delicious sarcasm and acerbic stories, she held the audience spellbound… her songs are so personal to her that they speak to everyone who listens.” —The Guardian
Presenting Sponsor: Polly’s Pancake Parlor
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(Thursday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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18may7:30 pm10:00 pmInternational Fly-Fishing Film FestivalThe Colonial Theatre
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Join us pre-show for a meet and mingle with Trout Unlimited! At the core of fly-fishing is the pursuit of wild spaces and peaceful places. It is in these spaces
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Join us pre-show for a meet and mingle with Trout Unlimited! At the core of fly-fishing is the pursuit of wild spaces and peaceful places. It is in these spaces where fish seem most willing, the water appears in its purest form and our community connects. It is in these places where the world’s best fly-fishing films come to life.
The International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4), the world’s leading fly-fishing film event, is a curated collection of these stunning stories. IF4 is sponsored by Trout Unlimited Ammonoosuc Chapter 554.
The Reel Outdoors series is sponsored by the Appalachian Mountain Club, Carlson’s Lodge, Liquid Death, and North Country Climbing Center.
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(Thursday) 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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27may8:00 pm10:00 pmGriffin William Sherry with Special Guest Town MeetingThe Colonial Theatre
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“With a smoky easy-listening folk-rock sound, if you are a fan of The Ghost of Paul Revere (duh.), Mumford & Sons, or Zac Brown Band, you’ll enjoy the music of
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“With a smoky easy-listening folk-rock sound, if you are a fan of The Ghost of Paul Revere (duh.), Mumford & Sons, or Zac Brown Band, you’ll enjoy the music of Griffin William Sherry.” — Elissa Ebersold, Nippertown
Co-founder of the independent band The Ghost of Paul Revere, Griffin William Sherry has been capturing the hearts and minds of countless fans with a series of acclaimed releases and sold-out shows everywhere. He helped establish his own music festival, performed on national television, and garnered millions of streams. In 2019, his song The Ballad of the 20th Maine became the official Maine State Ballad, securing The Ghost of Paul Revere’s place in Maine music history. In 2022, after writing music for seventeen years, Griffin began work on his first solo record, taking a defiant step in a new direction.
Town Meeting
Winners of both the 2022 Boston Music Award for “Americana Artist of the Year” and the 2022 New England Music Award for “Americana Band of The Year” Town Meeting is a harmony and jam driven band from New England. With a strong emphasis on the Condon brothers’ vocal harmony and extended instrumental sections, Town Meeting is dedicated to their live show and giving fans something different at each and every gig.
Having already shared the stage with Sturgill Simpson, Willie Nelson, Brandi Carlile, The Avett Brothers, Third Eye Blind, Lettuce, and more, Town Meeting is continually working on their live show to create the most memorable performances possible.
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(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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june
09jun8:00 pm10:00 pmGrammy Nominee Shemekia CopelandThe Colonial Theatre
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“Shemekia Copeland has established herself as one of the leading blues artists of our time.” –NPR Music Award-winning blues, soul and Americana singer Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly
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“Shemekia Copeland has established herself as one of the leading blues artists of our time.” –NPR Music
Award-winning blues, soul and Americana singer Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. She is beloved worldwide for the fearlessness, honesty and humor of her revelatory music, as well as for delivering each song she performs with unmatched passion. Copeland — winner of the 2021 Blues Music Award for B.B. King Entertainer Of The Year— connects with her audience on an intensely personal level, taking them with her on what The Wall Street Journal calls “a consequential ride” of “bold and timely blues.” NPR Music says Shemekia sings with “punchy defiance and potent conviction.” The Houston Chronicle describes her songs as “resilient pleas for a kinder tomorrow.”
Tickets – $26, $34, $46
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(Friday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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july
01jul8:00 pm10:00 pmGrace KellyThe Colonial Theatre
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“Grace Kelly has an electric charisma onstage that instantly ignites the room” —Jon Batiste An unequivocal musical prodigy, singer-saxophonist-songwriter-composer and band leader Grace Kelly has rocked the jazz world with sold-out
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“Grace Kelly has an electric charisma onstage that instantly ignites the room” —Jon Batiste
An unequivocal musical prodigy, singer-saxophonist-songwriter-composer and band leader Grace Kelly has rocked the jazz world with sold-out concerts, 14 acclaimed albums and a resume that includes performing at the Hollywood Bowl and as part of the house band for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” —all before reaching her mid-twenties. Kelly’s early career featured performances at Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration at age 16 and at 14 as a soloist with the Boston Pops playing an original composition arranged for the legendary orchestra; she has since then played over 900 shows as bandleader in 35 countries at venues like the Kennedy Center and Moscow Symphony Hall and for the Montreal, Newport, and Montreux international jazz festivals. Touted for her scorching saxophone stylings and purring vocals, Kelly has performed and recorded with renowned artists including Lin Manuel-Miranda, Dave Brubeck, Lee Konitz, Phil Woods, Huey Lewis, Harry Connick Jr., Gloria Estefan, Questlove, and Wynton Marsalis.
“…broad tone and tenacious flow on the alto saxophone, clearly in possession of virtuoso talents… impressive singing voice, flitting among a range of styles.” —New York Times
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(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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05jul11:00 am12:00 pmMary Had A Little HamPatchwork Players at The Colonial Theatre
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Mary has always encouraged her little ham, Stanley Snoutowski. A precocious little piggie, Stanley decides to leave the barn for the bright lights of Broadway. With a little luck and
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Mary has always encouraged her little ham, Stanley Snoutowski. A precocious little piggie, Stanley decides to leave the barn for the bright lights of Broadway. With a little luck and a lot of hard work, Stanley knows he can achieve his dream of playing Hamlet. Infused with your favorite Broadway showtunes, this musical adaptation of the children’s book Mary Had a Little Ham will have you singing and cheering for your new favorite little ham.
Adapted by Marisa Kirby
Based on Mary Had a Little Ham by Margie Palatini
All seats $7 at the door.
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(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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12jul11:00 am12:00 pmThe Swing PeepersThe Colonial Theatre
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The Swing Peepers, a vocal-harmony and multi-instrument duo, perform inventive, earth-friendly and interactive songs and stories. The Swing Peepers are lively, improvisational, and endearingly goofy. Instruments strummed, swung, and tapped
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The Swing Peepers, a vocal-harmony and multi-instrument duo, perform inventive, earth-friendly and interactive songs and stories. The Swing Peepers are lively, improvisational, and endearingly goofy. Instruments strummed, swung, and tapped include: guitar, mandolin, violin, harmonica, banjo, ukulele and accordion. Most songs and stories are participatory, and body movement is part of the action!
The Swing Peepers draw out the creativity of audiences by having them participate in creating impromptu songs and stories. The Peeps take ideas from the audience and weave them into highly dramatic tall tales. These made-up-on-the-spot rollicking stories are The Swing Peepers’ trademark – watch out for colorful surprises!
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(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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14jul8:00 pm10:00 pmShawn MullinsThe Colonial Theatre
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After a series of indie releases and growing buzz in the Atlanta music scene, Shawn Mullins’ critical and commercial breakthrough came when 1998 Soul’s Core shot him to fame on
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After a series of indie releases and growing buzz in the Atlanta music scene, Shawn Mullins’ critical and commercial breakthrough came when 1998 Soul’s Core shot him to fame on the strength of Grammy-nominated No. 1 hit, “Lullaby” followed by AAA/Americana No. 1 hit “Beautiful Wreck” from 2006’s 9th Ward Pickin’ Parlor. His song, “Shimmer” was used in promotion of the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney and was included on the Dawson’s Creek soundtrack. His co-write “All in My Head” from 2008’s Honeydew was featured in episode one of the hit TV sitcom “Scrubs.” Mullins also co-wrote the Zac Brown Band’s No. 1 country tune “Toes.” In early 2002, he formed super group The Thorns with Matthew Sweet and Pete Droge. “No Blue Sky” from the resulting album, is a modern day classic. For the 20th anniversary of his breakthrough album, Shawn revisited the music of Soul’s Core by recording two new versions of the album. He calls this Soul’s Core Revival. This is not a remix or a remaster of the original, but rather brand new recordings with new arrangements of the songs – one album is stripped down solo performances, some on guitar, some on piano and maybe one a cappella and the second is a new studio recording with his full band, Soul Carnival.
Tickets – $22, $34, $44
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(Friday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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19jul11:00 am12:00 pmThe Rainbow FishPatchwork Players at The Colonial Theatre
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A bubbly undersea musical adventure based on the award-winning book, The Rainbow Fish! With shiny, multi-colored scales, Rainbow Fish is a beautiful, one-of-a-kind fish. When Rainbow Fish refuses to share the
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A bubbly undersea musical adventure based on the award-winning book, The Rainbow Fish!
With shiny, multi-colored scales, Rainbow Fish is a beautiful, one-of-a-kind fish. When Rainbow Fish refuses to share the shimmering scales, the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. Unhappy and no longer adored, the Rainbow seeks out the wise Octopus to learn the universal lessons of love, friendship, sharing, and kindness.
Book, Music and Lyrics by Austin Zumbro
Adapted from the book by Marcus Pfister, translated into English by J. Alison James, with illustrations by Marcus Pfister.
All tickets $7 at the door.
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(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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21jul8:00 pm10:00 pmMamselle RuizThe Colonial Theatre
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“Mamselle Ruiz bridges the gap between Mexican tradition and contemporary musical trends. Here is a hyper expressive artist who brings the house down wherever she goes…” –Philippe Fehmiu, Espace Musique Mamselle
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“Mamselle Ruiz bridges the gap between Mexican tradition and contemporary musical trends. Here is a hyper expressive artist who brings the house down wherever she goes…” –Philippe Fehmiu, Espace Musique
Mamselle Ruiz is a Mexican-Quebecois singer-songwriter based in Montreal since 2010. Festive and romantic, her music is a unique blend of Latin American rhythms, traditions, Mexican legends and Quebecios cultural influences. She was nominated for ADISQ* in 2018, Révélation Radio-Canada in 2014, and has lent her voice to several shows by the renowned Cirque du Soleil.
Tickets – $26, $32
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(Friday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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26jul11:00 am12:30 pmMichael Menes Contemporary Vaudevillian and JugglerThe Colonial Theatre
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Michael Menes is a contemporary vaudevillian who has performed all over the world. A juggler for over 30 years, Michael has performed in festivals, theaters, television, and on a dozen
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Michael Menes is a contemporary vaudevillian who has performed all over the world. A juggler for over 30 years, Michael has performed in festivals, theaters, television, and on a dozen luxury cruise lines including Disney Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean and Holland America Line. Michael’s television credits include appearing on the SOLTROM SERIES produced by CIRQUE du SOLEIL for the Bravo Channel, three appearances on French TV Variety Show “Le Grande Cabaret du Monde” in Paris, JUST FOR LAUGHS in Montreal, and on the “INTERNATIONAL HUMOR FESTIVAL” TV Special on CCTV in Beijing, China, a program that aired to over 200 million people across Asia. When not on tour, Michael makes his home in the Oxford Hills Region of Western Maine where he has his own retreat and arts studio for creating shows, directing and workshopping.
Tickets – $7 at the door
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(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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august
02aug11:00 am12:00 pmThe Old Man And The Old MoonPatchwork Players at The Colonial Theatre
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The Old Man has kept his post as the sole caretaker of the moon for as long as he can remember. When his wife, the Old Woman, is drawn away
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The Old Man has kept his post as the sole caretaker of the moon for as long as he can remember. When his wife, the Old Woman, is drawn away by a mysterious melody, the Old Man must decide between duty (and routine) and love (and adventure). Journey for love with the Old Man on an imaginative sea-faring epic, encompassing apocalyptic storms, civil wars, leviathans of the deep, and cantankerous ghosts, as well as the fiercest obstacle of all: change.
Book, Music, and Lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co.
All tickets $7 at the door.
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(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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05aug8:00 pm10:00 pmThe Ballroom ThievesThe Colonial Theatre
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“…beautiful harmonies, honest lyrics, and varied (and oft-enveloping) melodic approach.” —No Depression Early in 2020, an article was released declaring that the music industry needed more happy songs. As Martin Earley
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“…beautiful harmonies, honest lyrics, and varied (and oft-enveloping) melodic approach.” —No Depression
Early in 2020, an article was released declaring that the music industry needed more happy songs. As Martin Earley and Calin Peters recall, they laughed while reading it, knowing that their work as The Ballroom Thieves explores the spirit of that paradigm. Well, sort of…they’re not interested in easily defined worldviews.
“We read that article and thought, ‘how are we supposed to write happy songs right now?’” says Earley. “We don’t write happy songs, but this time we decided to try something new by pairing optimistic sounding music with dark lyrics. If the listener is not a lyrics person, they might not notice.”
The Ballroom Thieves’ fourth album, Clouds, is a song cycle born of mixed experiences and fueled by the power of imagination. The album is a lush meditation on longing to return to touring—to see different sunsets and cities. But, it’s also a reflection of its difficulties, e.g., insomnia brought on by sleeping in different hotel rooms every night. After a major car accident and the departure of a band member, the duo has taken the duality of all these experiences and translated them into song.
“We miss exploring the country,” says Peters. “The road offers us structure and it gives us something to write about. These past two years we learned just how much we love and need it.”
Producing Sponsor: Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank
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(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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09aug11:00 am12:30 pmSandglass Theatre’s PunschiThe Colonial Theatre
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“This is one of the finest, if not the finest, theatre-related program for young children we have seen.” —The Vermont Arts Council Sandglass Theatre’s Punschi is an enchanting tradition of imaginative
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“This is one of the finest, if not the finest, theatre-related program for young children we have seen.” —The Vermont Arts Council
Sandglass Theatre’s Punschi is an enchanting tradition of imaginative puppetry and entertainment featuring hand puppets, a miniature circus, general buffoonery and music. Originally created by Sandglass Theatre Co-Founder, Ines Zeller Bass, Punschi is now performed by her daughters Jana Zeller and Shoshana Bass.
Tickets – $7 at the door
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(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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11aug8:00 pm10:00 pmReverend Peyton’s Big Damn BandThe Colonial Theatre
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Three-time BMA nominee’s The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band are “the greatest front-porch blues band in the world”. They are led by Reverend Peyton, who most consider to be the
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Three-time BMA nominee’s The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band are “the greatest front-porch blues band in the world”. They are led by Reverend Peyton, who most consider to be the premier finger picker playing today. He has earned a reputation as both a singularly compelling performer and a persuasive evangelist for the rootsy, country blues styles that captured his imagination early in life and inspired him and his band to make pilgrimages to Clarksdale, Mississippi to study under such blues masters as T-Model Ford, Robert Belfour and David “Honeyboy” Edwards. Their latest record Dance Songs For Hard Times went #1 on the Billboard, iTunes and Sirius XM Blues Charts and was produced by Grammy winner Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton). The record is critically acclaimed by Rolling Stone, Relix, Popmatters, Guitar World, American Songwriter, No Depression, Glide, Wide Open Country, Paste, American Blues Scene and many more!
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(Friday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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16aug11:00 am12:00 pmThe Mystery of the Missing MedallionPatchwork Players at The Colonial Theatre
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Extra! Extra! Get Your paper here! The King and Princess are missing from the castle. Well, that sounds juicy, doesn’t it? Join us in a small English village where we
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Extra! Extra! Get Your paper here! The King and Princess are missing from the castle. Well, that sounds juicy, doesn’t it? Join us in a small English village where we meet a princess in hiding. Princess Emma is in a panic because someone has stolen her medallion. She hires a bumbling inspector to find the stolen necklace that proves she is the heir to the throne. Come help us solve the mystery!
By the Sheridan Playwrights
All tickets $7 at the door.
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(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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18aug8:00 pm10:00 pmMipsoThe Colonial Theatre
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Since making their acclaimed debut with 2013’s Dark Holler Pop, North Carolina-bred four-piece Mipso have captivated audiences with their finely layered vocal harmonies, graceful fluency in the timeless musical traditions
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Since making their acclaimed debut with 2013’s Dark Holler Pop, North Carolina-bred four-piece Mipso have captivated audiences with their finely layered vocal harmonies, graceful fluency in the timeless musical traditions of their home state, and a near-telepathic musical connection that makes their live show especially kinetic. On their self-titled sixth album and Rounder Records debut, fiddle player Libby Rodenbough, mandolinist Jacob Sharp, guitarist Joseph Terrell, and bassist Wood Robinson share their most sonically adventurous and lyrically rich work to date, each moment charged with the tension between textural effervescence and an underlying despair about the modern world.
Tickets – $18, $28
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(Friday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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26aug8:00 pm10:00 pmDuo KayoThe Colonial Theatre
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Duo Kayo, featuring the dynamic pairing of cellist Titilayo Ayangade and violist Edwin Kaplan, delivers a powerful performance with their unique ensemble. Boasting over a decade and a half of
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Duo Kayo, featuring the dynamic pairing of cellist Titilayo Ayangade and violist Edwin Kaplan, delivers a powerful performance with their unique ensemble. Boasting over a decade and a half of professional experience as members of esteemed groups like the Thalea and Tesla String Quartets, this innovative duo is making a bold statement in the classical music world. Committed to both commissioning new works and championing lesser-known pieces from the repertoire, Duo Kayo can be found performing live across the Northeast. Known for their vibrant energy and joyous musical expression, the duo is on a mission to be a vessel for new and exciting music, and to challenge traditional thinking about the genre. When not exploring new techniques on their instruments, Edwin and Titi can be found tackling the New York Times crossword puzzle.
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(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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september
08sep8:00 pm10:00 pmSouthern AvenueThe Colonial Theatre
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Memphis-based, Grammy-nominated Southern Avenue inked their first record deal with legendary Stax Records in 2016. The first Memphis band signed to Stax in over 40 years, their self-titled debut was
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Memphis-based, Grammy-nominated Southern Avenue inked their first record deal with legendary Stax Records in 2016. The first Memphis band signed to Stax in over 40 years, their self-titled debut was an immediate phenomenon, reaching #1 on iTunes’ “Top Blues Albums” chart before being honored with the 2018 Blues Music Award for “Best Emerging Artist Album.” 2019’s KEEP ON proved an even greater success, debuting among the top 5 on Billboard’s “Top Blues Albums” chart amidst worldwide critical acclaim, ultimately earning Southern Avenue their first GRAMMY® Award nomination, for “Best Contemporary Blues Album”. In addition to the early success that the band has had with their recordings, they have also found a home on the road. The band has performed in 15 countries on three continents and averages over 150 shows in a typical year, making the group one of the most sought-after live performance experiences. Their high-energy shows have captivated audiences around the globe, making this eclectic group a must-see at venues and festivals alike.
Tickets – $20, $32
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(Friday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm