Dar Williams’ lyrics contain bouquets of optimism, delivered on melodies alternating between beguiling lightness and understated gravity. Williams strongly believes that all of us possess our own power and ability to achieve, and she rejects the exceptionalism that encourages us to “admire that yonder star,” while making us feel small and insignificant; unworthy of shining […]
Musical performance featuring the poems of Emily Dickinson with music and lyrics by Rosemary Caine! If the Irish can claim they saved civilization, then the Wilde Irish Women dare to claim that Margaret Maher saved Emily Dickinson’s poems. Experience the lauded musical concert that reveals the unlikely story of a humble Irish maid’s influence on […]
Get ready for a Halloween night like no other! Join us for Uncle John’s Banjo Halloween Spectacular, where the eerie ambiance of the holiday collides with the lively rhythms of bluegrass-infused Grateful Dead tunes. Happening on Halloween night, Uncle John’s Banjo is set to cast a spell with their mesmerizing performance. Hailing from the heart […]
In 1969, a band of four English musicians arrived in New York and literally took America by storm. Over the next 50 years, this legendary band accumulated over 65 million record sales and a following of loyal fans that are the envy of rock bands worldwide! This band was Jethro Tull. At the center of […]
Magical Mystery Doors is a tribute act that blends and layers the music of three legendary bands to create something new and unique for music fans everywhere. The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Doors. These three iconic groups have changed the face of music as we know it. Their songs have become part of our […]
Magical Mystery Doors is a tribute act that blends and layers the music of three legendary bands to create something new and unique for music fans everywhere. The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Doors. These three iconic groups have changed the face of music as we know it. Their songs have become part of our […]
Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition, pianist / composer Laszlo Gardony has been noted for his “fluid pianism” by The New York Times and two of his albums made DownBeat Magazine’s “Best of the Year” list. “A formidable improviser who lives in the moment” (JazzTimes) , Laszlo has performed in 27 countries and […]
Bruce Katz and his band bring their Blues, “soul-jazz” and New Orleans-inspired roots music to The Acorn. About the Artists: Bruce Katz is a legendary keyboardist (Hammond B3 and Piano) who has released 11 albums as a leader and has appeared on over 75 other CDs with the likes of John Hammond, Delbert McClinton, Ronnie […]
Chicago Total Access is a music group made up of 10 talented musicians which all grew up listening to the music of the 60s and 70s. Our group is dedicated to the music of the American rock band “Chicago”. There is no other American Rock n Roll band with horns that has influenced more musicians, […]
Chicago Total Access is a music group made up of 10 talented musicians which all grew up listening to the music of the 60s and 70s. Our group is dedicated to the music of the American rock band “Chicago”. There is no other American Rock n Roll band with horns that has influenced more musicians, […]
Livingston Taylor’s career as a professional musician has spanned over 50 years, encompassing performance, songwriting, and teaching. Described as “equal parts Mark Twain, college professor, and musical icon, Livingston maintains a performance schedule of more than a hundred shows a year, delighting audiences with his charm and vast repertoire of his 22 albums and popular […]
*****TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR, cash only***** 2:00PM-5:00PM The Shady Roosters will play in the lobby at the Spire Center which is adjacent to the main auditorium. It is a comfortable and casual room with plenty of space for dancing or just enjoying the music without the trappings of a downtown bar room. It is also […]