2013 Season
Friday, February 22, 2013 at 8 pm
Back by popular demand!
THE CAPITOL STEPS
in an all new post election show
Keeping up with the latest breaking headlines isn’t easy, but after 30 years the Capitol Steps have mastered it. They “put the MOCK in democracy” with their bi-partisan humor that leaves no party untouched. Since they began, as a group of Senate staffers making fun of their employers, the Capitol Steps have recorded over 30 albums, including their latest, Take the Money and Run for President. They've been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS, and can be heard four times a year on National Public Radio stations nationwide during their Politics Takes a Holiday radio specials.
Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 8pm
Dr. John & The Lower 911& ALLEN TOUSSAINT
5-Time Grammy Award-winner and Rock N’Roll Hall of Famer Dr. John has long been considered the physical embodiment of the vibrant culture of New Orleans. Throughout his illustrious musical career—from his roots as a New Orleans—based session musician to forging his distinctive voodoo-inflected rhythm and blues psychedelia to his tireless efforts recording, performing and being a spokesman for the city today. His colorful persona and talentstranscend musical genres and art forms garnering respect from fans, cultural peers, civic leaders and beyond.
Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer, Allen Toussaint has crossed many paths in his illustrious 40 year plus career in music and is considered one of the most influential figures in New Orleans R&B.
Dr. John & The Lower 911& ALLEN TOUSSAINT
5-Time Grammy Award-winner and Rock N’Roll Hall of Famer Dr. John has long been considered the physical embodiment of the vibrant culture of New Orleans. Throughout his illustrious musical career—from his roots as a New Orleans—based session musician to forging his distinctive voodoo-inflected rhythm and blues psychedelia to his tireless efforts recording, performing and being a spokesman for the city today. His colorful persona and talentstranscend musical genres and art forms garnering respect from fans, cultural peers, civic leaders and beyond.
Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer, Allen Toussaint has crossed many paths in his illustrious 40 year plus career in music and is considered one of the most influential figures in New Orleans R&B.
Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 8pm
BILLY BRAGG
Those familiar with the passionate, charismatic Bragg know the English alternative rock musician's music blends elements of folk music, punk rock and protest songs, and his lyrics range from the personal to the political. He has a new album due out in March 2013 and will be touring with a backing band, playing songs from his impressive back catalogue as well as the new record.
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 8pm
THE BACON BROTHERS
Kevin & Michael Bacon have been writing songs and playing music together since about the same time they may have been fighting over Lincoln Logs or little green Army guys. Now they have 6 CDs as The Bacon Brothers. “the real deal–terrific singers, masters of multiple instruments and pensive, polished songwriters… they could easily quit their day jobs... when they leave Hollywood behind and pool their talents with their band, they create a magical musical explosion onstage.” —Gazette
Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 8pm
BRIAN d’ARCY JAMES“Going to Town”
In his Town Hall debut he’ll be singing a variety of Broadway, pop, and American standards. In this one-night-only event, Mr. James will honor his Broadway roots by singing songs he originated in shows such as Titanic, Shrek, and The Sweet Smell of Success. Expect some familiar songs with new arrangements and new perspective with the benefit of time.
BRIAN d’ARCY JAMES“Going to Town”
In his Town Hall debut he’ll be singing a variety of Broadway, pop, and American standards. In this one-night-only event, Mr. James will honor his Broadway roots by singing songs he originated in shows such as Titanic, Shrek, and The Sweet Smell of Success. Expect some familiar songs with new arrangements and new perspective with the benefit of time.
Friday, May 17, 2013 at 8pm
Bettye LaVette & The Blind Boys Of Alabama
Bettye LaVette has been on a roll since her 2005 release on Anti-Records, My Own Hell to Raise which brought her back into the national spotlight, 43 years after her first single “My Man is a Loving Man,” was released in 1962 when she was a teen. This roll only gathered more strength and critical acclaim when Anti- issued her second CD for the label in 2007, the Grammy nominated, The Scene of the Crime, followed by another Grammy contender in 2010 titled, Interpretations: The British Rock Songbook. Now in 2012, Bettye has released her autobiography, A Woman Like Me and her latest aural masterpiece, Thankful N' Thoughtful to massive accolades.
The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by The Grammys and The National Endowment for the Arts with Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, sung for three presidents in the White House and winners of five Grammy Awards, they have attained the highest levels of achievement in a career that spans over 70 years and shows no signs of diminishing
Bettye LaVette & The Blind Boys Of Alabama
Bettye LaVette has been on a roll since her 2005 release on Anti-Records, My Own Hell to Raise which brought her back into the national spotlight, 43 years after her first single “My Man is a Loving Man,” was released in 1962 when she was a teen. This roll only gathered more strength and critical acclaim when Anti- issued her second CD for the label in 2007, the Grammy nominated, The Scene of the Crime, followed by another Grammy contender in 2010 titled, Interpretations: The British Rock Songbook. Now in 2012, Bettye has released her autobiography, A Woman Like Me and her latest aural masterpiece, Thankful N' Thoughtful to massive accolades.
The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by The Grammys and The National Endowment for the Arts with Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, sung for three presidents in the White House and winners of five Grammy Awards, they have attained the highest levels of achievement in a career that spans over 70 years and shows no signs of diminishing
Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 8pm
TOMMY TUNE "STEPS IN TIME"
A Broadway Biography in Song And Dance
Featuring The Manhattan Rhythm Kings
Broadway’s legendary song and dance man, Tommy Tune, hits the stage high stepping through his 9-time Tony Award-winning career celebrating 50 years on the Great White Way. He sings, dances, and laughs his way through those glorious musical moments that made him a theatre legend. Backed up by the multi-talented Manhattan Rhythm Kings, get ready for a unique and masterful evening that leaves audiences standing, cheering, and dancing in the aisles.
Featuring The Manhattan Rhythm Kings
Broadway’s legendary song and dance man, Tommy Tune, hits the stage high stepping through his 9-time Tony Award-winning career celebrating 50 years on the Great White Way. He sings, dances, and laughs his way through those glorious musical moments that made him a theatre legend. Backed up by the multi-talented Manhattan Rhythm Kings, get ready for a unique and masterful evening that leaves audiences standing, cheering, and dancing in the aisles.
Friday, June 21, 2013 at 8pm
CHUCHO VALDES
Hailed as “the dean of Latin jazz” and “one of the world’s great virtuosic pianists” by The New York Times, multi-Grammy Award winner Chucho Valdés has recorded over eighty CD’s during his illustrious career, performing with countless jazz masters, including Herbie Hancock, Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis and Chick Corea.
CHUCHO VALDES
Hailed as “the dean of Latin jazz” and “one of the world’s great virtuosic pianists” by The New York Times, multi-Grammy Award winner Chucho Valdés has recorded over eighty CD’s during his illustrious career, performing with countless jazz masters, including Herbie Hancock, Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis and Chick Corea.
Tickets $55, 50 & 45.
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