Fall Season at Thrasher Opera House Released
New Summer/Fall Season at Thrasher Opera House Released
Green Lake, Wis. (May 19, 2023) – An extensive mix of entertainers will perform at Thrasher Opera House this summer and fall. With a blend of past performers and new artists to debut at Thrasher, we are excited to welcome our guests to Summer/Fall Season. Thrasher Opera House Executive Director Rachael Avery says, “We’re looking forward to a fresh, new season that represents a variety of genres, from blues, singer/songwriters, rock n’ roll, jazz, and everything in between. We’ll welcome several new artists for the first time; others are fan favorites who will bring their talents back to the historical stage.” Tickets will go on sale for all shows on Friday, May 19, at 10:00 a.m. More information on all shows is available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279
October 2023
October 06 | The Small Glories | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $25 “Roots powerhouse duo, The Small Glories are Cara Luft, a Wailin’ Jennys alum, whose work on the clawhammer banjo is to die for, and JD Edwards, whose guitar and vocal harmonies deepen and enrich the duo’s sound.” — NPR Music
October 07 | Dan Rodriguez | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $26 Known for his soulful blend of folk, rock, and blues music, Rodriguez has released several albums throughout his career, often dealing with love, loss, and redemption themes. He’s shared the stage with The Civil Wars, Andy Grammer, Will Hoge, Sister Hazel, and more.
October 14 | The Brit Pack | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $37 Taking their audience on a journey through a dynamic blend of British classics known and loved by all, including The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Queen, David Bowie, Elton John, The Who, Oasis, Radiohead, The Police, Amy Winehouse, and many more.
October 20 | The Arcadian Wild | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $25 A folk music band from Maine, known for their modern interpretation of traditional Acadian and Celtic music. The band incorporates a variety of instruments such as guitar, fiddle, mandolin, and percussion to create their unique sound.
October 27 | The Weight Band | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $38 A soulful sound that blends rock, blues, country, and folk influences, The Weight Band was formed in 2013 by former members of The Band. They perform original songs and covers of classic songs from The Band and other legendary artists.
November 2023
November 04 | Barnaby Bright | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $27 Nathan’s melodic acoustic guitar finger tapping, and Becky’s effortless soaring vocals push the boundaries of today’s indie folk landscape. Their unique brand of “lush, chamber indie-folk” is a warm and welcome wind of change.
November 10 | Matt Schofield | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $26 Schofield’s dynamic and virtuosic playing style blends traditional blues with modern jazz and rock influences. “British Blues Guitarist of the Year” three times in a row from 2010 to 2012. He has toured extensively throughout Europe, the United States, and Australia.
November 11 | Damn Tall Buildings | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $25 DTB blends bluegrass with rock, pop, and Americana elements, resulting in a unique and modern take on the genre. Their music has been described as “a lively, inventive take on the old-school bluegrass tradition” and “a joyous, foot-stomping celebration of life.”
November 18 | Keep the Cheer Here | 1:00 p.m. | FREE Kick off the Holidays in Green Lake! Gather family & friends for a fun holiday photo op by Ric Damm Photography at 1 p.m., followed by a showing of The Polar Express at 2 p.m. Only 200 seats are available on a first-come basis, so come early to get a spot. More info on the web!
December 2023
December 09 | Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $30 A raw and energetic blend of traditional country blues, folk, and rockabilly, often featuring Peyton’s fingerstyle guitar playing and Breezy’s percussive washboard. The band has released several albums and is known for their high-energy live shows.
December 15 | The Barefoot Movement – Holiday | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $25 The Barefoot Movement invites you to join them for their holiday celebration performance. Complete with all your classic seasonal favorites wrapped in a Christmas package; you’ll hear acoustic renditions of everything from Chuck Berry’s “Run Run Rudolph” to “Oh Holy Night.” Stories and Christmas memories from the band, the music, and cheer will fill you with an enduring feeling of love and hope that will warm your heart throughout the year!
Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House. A charming, intimate, friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built-in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the National Register of Historic Places. Seats 200. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com
The Small Glories Return to Perform at Thrasher Opera House
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September 11, 2023
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The Small Glories Return to Perform at Thrasher Opera House
Green Lake, Wis. (September 11, 2023) – Roots powerhouse duo The Small Glories will perform at
Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Friday, October 06, at 7:30 p.m. The Small Glories
could almost make you believe in fate, with stage banter striking a unique balance between slapstick
and sermon. They last performed at Thrasher Opera House in August 2019.
The Small Glories are Cara Luft & JD Edwards, a musical tour-de-force partnership planted on the
Canadian Prairies. Thrown together purely by accident for an anniversary show at Winnipeg’s venerable
West End Cultural Centre, The Small Glories could almost make you believe in fate. These veteran
singer-songwriters have a way of making time disappear, rooms shrink, and audiences feel as though
they are right there on the stage with the band. It’s common for listeners to find themselves laughing,
dancing, crying, or caught up in a good old-fashioned sing-along. Their material is welcoming in subject,
folk-pop melody, and instrumentation — songs of love, loss, and environment, delivered with soaring,
interwoven vocals on various combinations of stomping clawhammer banjo, guitar, and harmonica. On
record, Luft and Edwards take the musical synergy honed from hundreds of shows together and expand
it into a new soundscape amplified by pounding drums and other textural embellishments, which only
reinforce the magic of their innate chemistry —chemistry labeled the “Lennon-McCartney syndrome,”
by Americana UK, writing, “Some things just work together… to witness a performance by The Small
Glories is a rare opportunity to experience that indefinable quality that creates perfection.”
The Small Glories performance is sponsored by…. This event is supported in part by a grant from the
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of
Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Tickets for The Small Glories performance on Friday, October 06 at 7:30 p.m. are $25 and available
at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279
Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a
community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House. A charming, intimate,
friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built-in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the National Register of
Historic Places. Seats 200. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com