Lucius Woods Performing Arts Center
Concert Schedule
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The area inside the fence opens to the public at 6:00 pm, one hour prior to each concert. Gate tickets and Will Call tickets are available at 6:00 pm. Thank you for your patience as we make preparations for gate opening. We pledge our commitment to give you the best possible service and an enjoyable concert experience! Every effort is made to hold the concerts in the Park! Please be prepared with umbrellas and / or rain wear in case of wet weather.
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BIG BILL MORGANFIELD Genre: Blues Saturday, July 9 7:00 PM
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Big Bill Morganfield, the son of the famed Muddy Waters, has shown the passion, perseverance and conviction to follow in his father's footsteps. Big Bill's debut album 'Rising Son' earned him the title Best New Blues Artist at the W.C.Handy Awards in 2000. Bill honors his father by performing deep Chicago Blues. He also tells his own stories with original songs, a wide variety of style, and fiery slide guitar. Big Bill brings a dynamite band providing a musically explosive show! In 2009, Big Bill Morganfield started his own record company, Black Shuck Records. Black Shuck Records is backed by VizzTone Label Group and serves as the backbone of Black Shuck Records. Bill's new CD 'Born Lover' was released July 7, 2009 on Black Shuck Records. CD co-producer (and Muddy Waters' Band alumnus) Bob Margolin writes, "Big Bill Morganfield's 'Born Lover' reveals and celebrates his journey and progress as a Blues artist." "My guitar is my torch, my soul carries the flame. Make no mistake, I'm a true Bluesman." |
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DULUTH SUPERIOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Genre: Symphonic performing a patriotic program Saturday, July 16 7:00 PM
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The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra returns to the Park for a post holiday red, white and blue celebration. Your favorite patriotic numbers will be performed. Markand Thakar is in his 10th season as music director of the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra. He also conducts the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, and is principal conductor of the Duluth Festival Opera. Thakar has a wide range of experience as a conductor during his career. Most significant was his work conducting the Munich Philharmonic under the mentorship of Sergiu Celibidache. "From Celibidache I came to understand that the 'magic moments' that we all experience from time to time can extend - even possibly from the very first sound of a movement through the very last. In such an extended 'magic moment' we experience a remarkable transcendence: we accept the sound, we absorb the sound, we become the sound, and in so doing we transcend everyday consciousness of time and space; we touch our conscious soul in a most remarkable way. My driving interest has been an exploration of the conditions - from the composer, from us performers, and from the listener - that allow this most profoundly exquisite, life-affirming experience." |
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McINNIS' KITCHEN Genre: Celtic Saturday, July 23 7:00 PM
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The music of McInnis Kitchen is performed by four talented artists celebrating their roots. They artfully blend the cultures of Newfoundland, Ireland and Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. McInnis Kitchen have been featured at festivals and concerts internationally and have appeared on television and radio programs in the US and Canada. Their name derives from the down-home traditional kitchen party, where friends gather for storytelling, singing and dancing. Sue Spencer - vocals / guitar / accordion Jim Ofsthun - vocals / bodhrn / accordion / guitar Chuck Butler - fiddle / accordion Mark Monroe - fiddle Order Tickets |
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WHITESIDEWALLS Genre: 50s 60s Rock 'n' Roll Saturday, July 30 7:00 PM
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The look and sound of THE GOLDEN ERA of rock n roll is alive and well when The Whitesidewalls hit the stage with Hound Dog, Swanee, Tony, Gino (Tonys younger twin brother) and Bobby Maestro. They execute the music you love and remember with adrenalin pumped enthusiasm. Youll be clapping, dancing and singing along to your favorite musical memories. It is rock n roll performed the way it was meant to be authentic and true to form! Hound dog- guitar / drums / bass/ vocals |
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DAILEY & VINCENT Genre: Bluegrass Saturday, August 6 7:00 PM
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CONGRATULATIONS TO DAILEY & VINCENT! NASHVILLE, TENN. (February 7, 2011) Dailey & Vincent brought home seven trophies from the 37th Annual SPBGMA Bluegrass Music Awards, held at the Music City Sheraton last night. Together they were honored for Bluegrass Band of the Year, Entertaining Group of the Year, and Album of the Year( for Dailey & Vincent Sing the Statler Brothers on Cracker Barrel/ Rounder Records). They also won their third consecutive award for Vocal Group of the Year and Gospel group of the Year / Contemporary. Additionally, Jamie Dailey was named Male Vocalist of the Year / Contemporary, and Darin Vincent took hoome honors for Bass Fiddle Performer of the Year, their third consecutive wins in those catagories. Dailey and Vincent will be attending the GRAMMY Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 13. They are nominated for Best Country Performance by a duo or Group with Vocals for "Elizabeth" from Dailey & Vincent Sing the Statler Brothers. Jamie Dailey - guitar / bass / lead / harmony vocals
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MAGGIE MAE & THE HEARTLAND COUNTRY BAND Genre: Traditional Country Saturday, August 13 7:00 PM
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Maggie Mae, a home-grown talented country singer/Nashville recording artist from Oxford, Wisconsin has been entertaining crowds with her country music and yodeling. She is becoming one of the biggest Midwestern names in traditional country music. Maggie Mae is a regular performer on Midwest Country, shown on Saturday evenings on RFD- TV. Maggie Mae Guitar / vocals Order Tickets |
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AN EVENING WITH LEO KOTTKE Genre: Acoustic Guitar Saturday, Aug. 20 SEASON FINALE!
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Leo Kottke performs folk, classical, jazz and finger-style guitar. His solo performance contains threads of humorous quips that make a connection with his audiences. In the early 80s he had a shift in playing technique abandoning fingerpicks for fingertips. He performs on 6 and 12 string instruments. Kottke states, "It was like somebody turned the lights on." His career and popularity was catapulted to great heights. He is an entertainer in big demand! He has been awarded two Grammy nominations, a Doctorate in Music Performance by the Peck School of Music at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and he continues touring globally.
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