Apr 21, 2023
Created and Produced by Donnie Kehr, best known for his
originated roles in Broadway's Jersey Boys and Billy Elliot, The
Greatest Piano Men is an electrifying production that celebrates
the world’s greatest piano icons and showmen in music history -
from the 50s and 60s hits of Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, and
Ray Charles to the 70s and 80s hits of Stevie Wonder, Elton John,
and Billy Joel - and even the legendary works of Beethoven and
Liberace. The Greatest Piano Men features Pete Peterkin - a singer,
actor, dancer, comic, master impressionist, and
multi-instrumentalist, best known for his appearance on Season 4 of
“America’s Got Talent,” Bill Conners - the gold standard when it
comes to impersonating Sir Elton John, perfectly captures the
voice, mannerisms, and fabulous showmanship of the rock icon, as
well as David K. Maiocco - award-winning musical director, pianist,
and actor, considered one of the most well recognized Liberace
tribute artists.
This electrifying music celebration features a rockin’ 8-piece
band, sensational back-up vocalists, and captivating multimedia
storytelling, as The Greatest Piano Men bring along 25 hit songs
including, “Good Golly Miss Molly,” “Superstition,” “I’m Still
Standing,” “Hit the Road Jack,” “New York State of Mind,” and many
more!
This episode features recordings from The Greatest Piano Men's July 2022 performance at Big Top Chautauqua.
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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Michael Perry - Host
Phillip Anich - Announcer
Jaime Hansen - Engineer
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