Monthly Archives: January 2015

Tent Show Radio: Don McLean

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1st Airing: 1/31/15
2nd Airing: 8/1/15

Links
Don McLean
www.don-mclean.com

Michael Perry
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McLean recorded his first album, Tapestry, in 1969 in Berkeley, California, during the student riots. After being rejected 72 times by labels, the album was released by Mediarts. It attracted good reviews but little notice outside the folk community.

McLean’s major break came when Mediarts was taken over by United Artists Records thus securing for his second album, American Pie.  American Pie’s success made McLean an international star and piqued interest in his first album, which charted more than two years after its initial release.  We are thrilled to have have him on our stage!

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Program Notes

Backstage Monologue
In this episode’s monologue – delivered from the backstage dressing room with the one lonely little lightbulb burnin’ – Mike uses the past to move the present (firewood).

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Tent Show Radio: Sierra Hull

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1st Airing: 1/24/15
2nd Airing: 7/25/15

Links
Sierra Hull
www.sierrahull.com

Michael Perry
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[two_third_last]Born and raised in Byrdstown, Tennessee Sierra Hull attended Pickett County High School before accepting a Presidential Scholarship to study at the prestigious Berklee School of Music.  Hull began playing the mandolin at the age of eight and put out the album Angel Mountain at age 10. Hull was soon playing jam sessions with other musicians in her family, and by 2001 she was entering local talent contests.  At age 11 she was mentored and befriended by Alison Krauss, herself once a child prodigy on the fiddle.  Hull is now touring in support of her latest release, Day Break.  Her performance at the tent was breathtaking.[/two_third_last]

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Program Notes

Backstage Monologue
In this episode’s monologue – delivered from the backstage dressing room with the one lonely little lightbulb burnin’ – Mike explains why he is a dumb person with a smart phone.

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Tent Show Radio: Cory Chisel

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1st Airing: 1/09/15
2nd Airing: 7/18/15

Links
Cory Chisel
www.corychisel.com

Michael Perry
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Cory Chisel is an Americana, folk rock songwriter that started in Appleton, Wisconsin.  Often performing with his band the Wandering Sons.  The band was signed to RCA Records subsidiary Black Seal Music in 2007. Black Seal has since ceased to exist and the band remains independent.  The band has performed on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” “Conan” and “The Late Show with David Letterman.”

Chisel and the Wandering Sons toured in support of Norah Jones in 2012. Chisel also helped launch a music festival, Mile of Music, in Appleton, Wisconsin, where he spent several years of his youth. Its first year, 2013, featured Rodney Crowell, Justin Townes Earle and Norah Jones.  We are very pleased to finally allure him to our stage![/two_third_last]

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Program Notes

Backstage Monologue
In this episode’s monologue – delivered from the backstage dressing room with the one lonely little lightbulb burnin’ – Mike talks about how he both fights and celebrates light pollution on the back forty.

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Tent Show Radio: Rusted Root

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[one_third]Broadcast Schedule

1st Airing: 1/02/15
2nd Airing: 7/11/15

Links
Rusted Root
www.rustedroot.com

Michael Perry
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Having collaborated with one another for two decades, Rusted Root, has honed the perfect combination of musical intuition, freedom and virtuosity, which has allowed them to organically shape shift their music into their own distinct and undeniable vision. With eight albums under their belt, over three million records sold worldwide and countless nights on the road, Rusted Root, transcends age, generations, cultures and musical styles. Their music has been featured in films like Ice Age, Twister and Matilda, TV shows like New Girl, Ally McBeal, Charmed and Chuck as well as recent Enterprise Rent-A-Car commercials.  Please put your hands together as we welcome Rusted Root to the Big Top stage!

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Program Notes

Backstage Monologue
In this episode’s monologue – delivered from the backstage dressing room with the one lonely little lightbulb burnin’ – Mike reveals why, when, and how to pitch a fit.

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Tent Show Radio: New First Night

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1st Airing: 1/03/15
2nd Airing: 7/04/15

Links
Blue Canvas Orchestra
www.facebook.com/bco

Michael Perry
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[two_third_last]Big Top Chautauqua’s annual season opener featuring author/humorist and host Michael Perry, Big Top’s Blue Canvas Orchestra and special musical guests Corey Carlson and Danielle Diamond.  Washburn, Wisconsin native Corey Carlson has become a regular on the Big Top summer stage headling the tent with his original ‘Big City’ guitar rock band along with sitting in with the BCO.  Danielle Diamond is a young, energetic and talented upcoming singer and songwriter also native to the area having grown up in Washburn, Wisconsin!

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Program Notes

Backstage Monologue
In this episode’s monologue – delivered from the backstage dressing room with the one lonely little lightbulb burnin’ – Mike discusses life’s imperfections–specifically those visible in his bathroom mirror.

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