legion room stage :: Todd Albright | Country Blues
Jul
13
7:00 PM19:00

legion room stage :: Todd Albright | Country Blues

Todd Albright is a country blues, twelve string guitar player and vocalist based in Detroit, Michigan. Grounded in the pre-war era of the blues tradition (1880-1939), Todd is a mindful purveyor of blues history. His repertoire upholds musical pillars such as Blind Willie McTell, George Carter, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Leadbelly. His life’s work continues the distinguished tradition of the very roots of American music as told by the African American musicians who created it. 

Todd's vigorous, gritty and soulful performances are accompanied by stories of the masters and a deep intuitive sense of respect for craft, providing audiences with a meaningful experience while creating a transcendent moment. One of the top blues guitarists in the world, Todd is the only contemporary twelve string player in his genre.

 
Todd began playing the blues while still a teenager, some twenty-five years ago. Initially, he was drawn to the sound of the finger-picked style and has since immersed himself in the foundational music and narratives of American culture. Over the years, Todd has shared the stage with artists such as Roy Book Binder, Charlie Parr, Paul Geremia, and Dakota Dave Hull. 

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Broadway Bus :: "Some Like it Hot" at the Orpheum
Oct
1
to Oct 31

Broadway Bus :: "Some Like it Hot" at the Orpheum

All aboard the Broadway Bus! Coming this October….

Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, Some Like It Hot is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime.

And what a trip it is! With its irresistible combination of heart and laughs, song and dance, Some Like It Hot won more theatre awards than any show this year, including the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album, four Tony Awards® (Best Actor, Best Costumes, Best Orchestrations and Best Choreography) and was named Best Musical by the Drama Desk, The Drama League and the Outer Critics Circle. No wonder Deadline calls it “a tap-dancing, razzle-dazzling embrace of everything you love about musical theatre.”

Run time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
The bus will leave chatfield center for the arts with an additional pick-up location in rochester.

This production of “Some Like it Hot” is part of the Hennepin Theatre Trust’s Bank of America Broadway On Hennepin series. Broadway bus is a collaboration of chatfield center for the arts and wits’ end theatre.

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MainStage :: Michael Monroe | Folk & Pop Legends
May
11
7:30 PM19:30

MainStage :: Michael Monroe | Folk & Pop Legends

From vinyl to digital, Michael Monroe is now in his 6th decade of performing nationally in concert, festival, corporate, and educational settings. Michael’s unique creation of music leaves his audiences mesmerized as he blends his rich vocals, guitar, bamboo, and crystal flutes, combining musical styles of acoustic folk and jazzy reggae. Enjoy classics from Gordon Lightfoot, Cat Stevens, Carole King, Simon and Garfunkel, James Taylor and more!

The MainStage : Reserved Seating

$30 advance tickets. All tickets are $35 if purchased at the door.

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BackStage :: NeverWreck
May
3
7:00 PM19:00

BackStage :: NeverWreck

NeverWreck is an emerging “psychedelic grunge” band based out of Southeast Minnesota. Heavily influenced by bands from the '90s, they also incorporate sounds from genres like grunge, folk, psychedelic, reggae and metal.

Tha band consists of 17-year-old Henry Worden (singer, songwriter, and guitarist), 23-year-old Graham McClure (guitarist and backing vocals), 18-year-old Parker Tessier-Morse (drums and backing vocals), and 16-year-old Clara Brogan (bass).

potter backstage, general admission

7:00 pm, doors open at 6:30pm

$10 | advanced
$15 | at the door

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On the Backstage :: Indie Rock x3 ft/ Kiss the Tiger, Bad Bad Hats & Cosmic Orphan
Apr
27
7:00 PM19:00

On the Backstage :: Indie Rock x3 ft/ Kiss the Tiger, Bad Bad Hats & Cosmic Orphan

Three Indie Rock bands…three hours of live music.  From Minneapolis to Rochester, the line-up consists of BAD BAD HATS featuring Kerry Alexander and Chris Hoge; Dan and Stacy Conway leading the seven-piece band Cosmic Orphan; and the bone-rattling rock and roll of Kiss the Tiger fronted by Meghan Kreidler.

This is a non-seated event.

The BackStage : General Admission

$30 advance tickets. All tickets are $35 if purchased at the door.

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On the BackStage: The Lonely Knees Promo Party
Apr
20
7:30 PM19:30

On the BackStage: The Lonely Knees Promo Party

The Lonely Knees are throwing a promo party, and you are invited. This alternative indie trio, consisting of Dan Conway, Stacie Conway, and Anthony Keseley, is integral to the Southeast Minnesota music scene. The party is in support of local live music and segues into the Indie Rock x 3 concert on April 27. Tickets are $5, general admission.

Includes light appetizers and cash bar.
Specialty drink: Gin & Tonic

The BackStage
General Admission $5

 
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Brad Boice :: Music & Memories
Apr
13
7:30 PM19:30

Brad Boice :: Music & Memories

From Church Choir to High School Choir, from High School Band to the lead singer for the rock band Gemini, Brad’s musical journey has taken him to many places around the United States and different countries. Brad became a successful Elvis Tribute Artist in 2005; now, he performs classic tributes and covers from the 1950s to the 1970s. 

Potter MainStage

Reserved Seating, $25

 
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Lamont Cranston Band w/Bruce McCabe
Apr
6
7:30 PM19:30

Lamont Cranston Band w/Bruce McCabe

From the rural hometown setting of Hamel, Minnesota, the blues influence surfaced into what was to become "The Lamont Cranston Band" by 1969. Leading the band, Pat "Lamont" Hayes has solo ventures to his credit, touring with Bonnie Raitt and blowing harmonica duets with Charlie Musselwhite in Minneapolis and Hollywood at Dan Aykroyd's House of Blues Grand Opening Bash. 

The Lamont Cranston Band has shared the stage with Muddy Waters and Albert King. Keb Mo, Jonny Lang, Jeff Healey, Sugar Blue, Dan Aykroyd, and Bonnie Raitt have jumped onto the stage to join the band. Wilson Pickett even sat in with the band and kicked into his big hit "Mustang Sally." One of the band's biggest thrills was opening for the Rolling Stones on a leg of their North American tour in 1981.

Potter MainStage
Reserved Seating, $30 advance tickets, $40 if purchased at the door.

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