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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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TSR15-12 Corey Carlson

Apr 9, 2015

Tune in this week as author/host Michael Perry welcomes our homespun hereo Corey Carlson to the Big Top stage.  In this episode’s monologue – delivered from the backstage dressing room with the one lonely little lightbulb burnin’ – Mike tells the story of getting stuck–and unstuck..

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TSR15-11 Teague Alexy & Tin Can Gin

Apr 9, 2015

Tune in this week as host Michael Perry welcomes two great acts from our neighbors in Duluth, Minnesota = Teague Alexy and Tin Can Gin

In this episode’s monologue – delivered from the backstage dressing room with the one lonely little lightbulb burnin’ – Mike reflects on the privilege of carrying a fire...

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TSR15-10 Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Apr 9, 2015

Tonight on Tent Show Radio host Michael Perry welcomes bluesy guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd.  Mike discusses his diastema and why he is worried his daughter’s orthodontist might be spending all his (Mike’s) money on bubble gum.

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TSR15-08 The Trouble Notes & BCO

Apr 9, 2015

Tune in this week as host Michael Perry welcomes gypsy jazz international performers The Trouble Notes along with a set by Big Top's very own Blue Canvas Orchestra.

 

Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua (www.bigtop.org) is a non-profit performing arts organization. 2014 marks our 29th season of culture under canvas on the...

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