A Day in February: Quest for the Elite Wave
A Film by: Scott Brown
"A Day in February: Quest for the Elite Wave" is a point of view movie of my experience leading up to the 2010 Birkie 50K Skate race. The footage was shot in Cable and Hayward on the Birkie Trail and various trails around the Twin Cities between December 2009 and February 2010. It is playing one night only at the Park Theater in Hayward, Wisconsin. So wax up your favorite pair of race skis, grab some popcorn and a River Pig, snuggle up next to your pit tootsie and enjoy the show.
Admission: Free (Free will donations can be made to the Birkie Trail.)
LAMONT CRANSTON BLUES BAND
The blues return to the Park Theater! From the clubs, concert halls and festivals to the auditoriums and stadiums, the Cranstons have shared the stage with Muddy Waters, Luther Allison, Albery King, Albert Collins, Jimmy Rogers, Charlie Musselwhite, Delbert McClinton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robert Cray, Otis Rush, Elvin Bishop, Koko Taylor, Jonny Lang, Bonnie Raitt, The Blues Brothers and many many more. One of the biggest thrills was opening for The Rolling Stones on a leg of their North American tour in 1981, winding up on the final show in their hometown of Minneapolis. This legendary band has been at the receiving end of many Minnesota Music Awards for both band and individual achievements.
At the controls, Pat "Lamont" Hayes has led the legendary band since the late 60's through many personnel changes, 13 albums and many show stopping experiences. Besides leading the Cranstons through the years of popularity that they've enjoyed, Hayes also has solo ventures to his credit, touring with Bonnie Raitt as a member of her band on her 1990 "Nick Of Time" tour, blowing harmonica duets with Charlie Musselwhite in Minneapolis and during a 1994 Hollywood trip after receiving a special invitation from Dan Aykroyd to be a special guest performer at a private party pre-grand opening bash at Dan's new 'House Of Blues' nightclub, where he performed with Charlie and his band the first night and with The Blues Brothers band the next night. Pat has been hailed by Bonnie, Dan and many others as being one of the best harmonica players around.
One of the best Blues Bands around makes its Park Theater debut. If you like blues, you'll love the Cranstons!
More band information is available at his website: www.lamontcranston.com
All tickets are $18 and are available in advance at Art Beat of Hayward, 15845 W. 2nd Street or may be purchased ONLINE.
Michael Gulezian
Michael Gulezian is one of the most highly acclaimed solo acoustic instrumental guitarists of our time. He is a phenomenal technical guitarist with the rare ability to transcend his own virtuosity, creating music that touches and moves people at the deepest level.
Michael began playing acoustic guitar at the age of six. He never took formal lessons, and was never tempted to play electric guitar (although he admires and respects a great many electric guitarists).
Michael is the youngest artist ever to be signed to John Fahey’s legendary Takoma Records, arguably the most influential record label for the genre of solo acoustic instrumental guitar.
This is a not-to-be-missed concert!
More information is available at his website: michaelgulezian.com
All tickets are $18. and are available in advance at Art Beat of Hayward,
15845 W. 2nd Street or ONLINE.
McInnis's Kitchen
McInnis' Kitchen features four talented and respected musicians who each draw on their own rich Newfoundland, Cape Breton, Irish, and Scottish heritage to bring a fresh new sound to the traditional music and song they perform.
Their unique music gets inspiration from a mixing of their own individual traditional influences and upbringing. Their music contains all of the emotion of the tradition, rooted in a history of immigration, uprooting and relocation, and a celebration of life and culture in their simplest forms. McInnis’ Kitchen concerts transcend performance and evoke a special world of traditional culture and storytelling, giving their performances a sense of a ‘downhome kitchen party.’
More information is available at their website: mcinniskitchen.com.
All tickets are $18. and are available in advance at Art Beat of Hayward,
15845 W. 2nd Street or may be reserved ONLINE.
Laura MacKenzie with Gary Rue
Bush Music award winner Laura MacKenzie, accompanied by Gary Rue, returns to the Park Theater for a Sunday afternoon matinee performance. With ardent mastery, Laura MacKenzie commands a vast repertoire of wonderful traditional music from Ireland, Scotland, Central France, Galicia and Cape Breton on a dazzling array of wind-powered instruments, including flutes, whistles, concertina, many bagpipes and voice. With astonishing versatility, her performance is supported by the grace, warmth, humor, the craft, knowledge and lore gleaned over a lifetime of music-making. She has been labeled the “High Priestess of Celtic Music” .
For more information about Lauram please see: www.lauramackenzie.com
With his full throated, melodic guitar style and vocal contributions, Gary Rue perfectly complements MacKenzie’s musical prowess. He brings a rich and bountiful background of artistry and composition ensuring an extraordinary duo performance.
For more information about Gary, please see: www.garyrue.com
Laura MacKenzie with Gary Rue Tickets are $18. and are available in advance at ArtBeat of Hayward, 15845 W. 2nd Street, Hayward or may be ordered ONLINE.
The Park Theater is a part of CHARAC supporting the arts in the North Woods area.
Gandolf Murphy and the Slombovian Circus of Dreams
Gandolf Murphy returns to the Park Theater in another WOJB concert.
Formed in Sleepy Hollow, New York in the late 90's, Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus of Dreams is one of the best known and loved bands in their home state, singled out as Hudson Valley Magazine's "Band of the Year" for the past 3 years.
On stage they create an enchanting atmosphere, using traditional folk instruments, tasty electric guitar and the distinctive singing and songwriting of Joziah Longo. Citing influences as diverse as Hank Williams, Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band and early Pink Floyd, Longo describes the band's music as "punk-classical-hillbilly-Floyd", a mental rollercoaster of whimsical, thought-provoking songs. The Circus' live shows are where the real magic comes down, earning them critical acclaim as well as a fiercly loyal following.
More band information can be found here: www.slambovia.com
More information is available at WOJB:
www.wojb.org
715-634-2100
Monroe Crossing
Monroe Crossing, members of the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, will present a Sunday afternoon concert.
Monroe Crossing was formed in September of 2000, but their history goes back much further. Monroe Crossing actually grew out of three different bands; The Pretty Good Bluegrass Band, Big Skyota, and the Deadly Nightshade Family Singers. Each of those bands formed between 1995 and 1997 and performed into 2000. Also during 1995, a young banjo phenom named Benji Flaming recorded his first CD.
Between 1996 and the fall of 2000, these five folks had occasion to work together as subs for each other's bands but it was in August of 1999 that they had the good fortune of working together on the same show and found the combination to work well. Monroe Crossing was formed in September of 2000.
Beginning in October 2004, Monroe Crossing has been playing full-time, a feat few musicians in any genre can claim. Monroe Crossing has entertained audiences of all sizes from coast to coast and from Canada to the Caribbean.
More information is available at their website: www.monroecrossing.com
Tickets are $18. and are available at ArtBeat of Hayward
(15845 W Second Street), and ONLINE.
Bill Staines
The legendary Bill Staines appeared at the Park Theater last February and is looking forward to seeing Hayward without the snow! Don't miss this show. Bill Staines is truly one of the treasures of American music.
More information is available at: www.acousticmusic.com/staines.
All tickets are $18. and are available in advance at Art Beat of Hayward
15845 W. 2nd Street or ONLINE.