Feb 4, 2023
Take a classic rock song, add Big Top Chautauqua's famed house
band the Blue Canvas Orchestra, and the result is something that is
sure to move an audience. Led by Molly Otis & Ed Willett, Pickin'
on Rock debuted at the tent in the summer of 2022 and immediately
became an audience favorite. In this rousing show, classic rock
songs are interpreted into the bluegrass and alternative string
stylings of the Blue Canvas Orchestra. From Led Zeppelin, Queen,
Guns N ’Roses, to Heart, The Beatles, and more. You’ve heard these
songs before, but not quite like this.
This episode features: Molly Otis, Ed Willett, Severin Behnen,
Randy Wydra, Scott Kirby, Stevie Matier, Nori Schwenzfeier, and
Harrison Olk.
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.
EPISODE CREDITS
Michael Perry - Host
Phillip Anich - Announcer
Matt Jugenheimer - Engineer & Producer
Gina Nagro - Marketing Support
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SPECIAL THANKS
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