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First broadcast in 1994, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour radio program showcasing the best live recordings from acclaimed music acts and entertainers who grace the Big Top Chautauqua stage each summer in beautiful Bayfield, WI. In the program's nearly 30 year history it has featured artists like Johnny Cash, B.B King, Brandi Carlile, Willie Nelson, Don McLean, and many more. Hosted by celebrated New York Times best-selling author Michael Perry-who weaves stories and humor throughout each episode - Tent Show Radio features performances from renowned national & regional artists, with regular appearances featuring Big Top’s own unique brand of shows that feature songs and stories performed by its acclaimed house band, The Blue Canvas Orchestra.

 

Tent Show Radio is independently produced by Big Top Chautauqua, a non-profit performing arts organization, with a mission to present performances and events that celebrate history and the environment - along with their annual summer concert series - nestled in the woods on the shores of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands.

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TSR16-22 Blue Canvas Orchestra

Jan 9, 2017

Our celebrated house band, led by the incomparable Ed Willett on cello, cuts loose in a special concert showcasing the best of the Blue Canvas Orchestra. The band and special guests will reprise some of our favorite songs from the 2015 season of shows and dust off some old favorites. The Blue Canvas Orchestra has been the glue that holds the Big Top family together for 30 years. Their exquisite musicianship covers many styles of music ranging from bluegrass to folk to jazz and country! Come discover why this band is beloved throughout our great state and beyond.