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Wednesday Evening Cabaret with The Cleveland Cabaret Project
Wednesday, June 18, 2008. Alma Theater, 7:30pm
In advance $22 center, $20 sides (Patron Series $18.70/17 only available at Cain Park Ticket Office); day of show $25/23. [buy tickets]
The following three cabarets are each 15-minute sets. Can a leopard change its spots? Can 'the good girl' ever be 'bad?' Toni Cervino tries on a few new musical skins in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: The Girl I Mean To Be. Tina Stump pieces together love, loss, laughter, jealousy and life experience to form a mosaic of the many shades of Black and Blue. Even though love is blind, deaf, dumb, mute, balding and has a beer belly, Nadia Tarnawsky believes you just can't live without it in The Co-Dependency Cabaret. Following intermission, Rob Gibb performs his 50-minute cabaret, The Lush Life. Rob has traveled around the world several times, drinking the entire way. Having imbibed ports in Portugal, sakes in Tokyo, vodkas in Moscow, countless beers in London and Brussels, endless wines in Sonoma, the Finger Lakes region, Sydney and Madrid, and exotic liqueurs throughout the Caribbean, he has transformed his vast experience into his third performance for the Cleveland Cabaret Project.
THE WIZ
June 19-July 16, 2008. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
$10 all tickets June 19 Preview. $13 all tickets June 20-22. No discounts on June 19-22 tickets. All other dates (June 26-29, July 2, 3, 5, 6): $22/20/18 in advance ($18.70/17/15.30 Patron Series only available at Cain Park Ticket Office); $24/22/20 day of show. [buy tickets]
'Ease On Down The Road' to Cain Park where Dorothy's adventures in the Land of Oz are set to music in a dazzling, lively mixture of rock, gospel and soul music with book by William F. Brown and music/lyrics by Charlie Smalls. Pierre-Jacques Brault directs a cast starring Malika Petty as Dorothy and featuring Colleen Longshaw, Kyle Primous and Michael Medcalf as the Tornado. Choreography by Martin Cespedes and music direction by Matthew Webb. No performance July 4. Audio-described on July 6. Supported by WKSU 89.7 FM.
Wednesday Evening Cabaret with The Cleveland Cabaret Project
Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Alma Theater, 7:30pm.
In advance $22 center, $20 sides (Patron Series $18.70/17 only available at Cain Park Ticket Office); day of show $25/23. [buy tickets]
The following two cabarets are each 25-minute sets. Who would have thought that the first song you learned as a kid would foreshadow your entire life? June Lang reviews some of the good (and not so good) advice she has received in her life through song — the good, the bad and the ugly in Very Good Advice. Laurel Held-Posey, Ayeshah Douglas, Michelle Moye and Liz Rubino celebrate the music and life of the late Eva Cassidy, whose voice was silenced by cancer at the age of 33 in Songbird: The Music of Eva Cassidy. Following intermission Monica Olejko and Lora Workman perform Confessions of Two Middle-Aged Party Girls. Two women. Both dancers. Both directors. Both choreographers. But don't be misled — this 50-minute cabaret is no Lillithfair!
Footlight Parade — The 25th Anniversary Birthday Bash
Saturday, June 28, 2008. Alma Theater, 7:30pm.
$20 in advance, $23 day of show (no discounts). [buy tickets]
Bill Rudman's weekly radio program has been a WCLV favorite since May of 1983 and is also heard on 75 public stations around the country and XM Satellite Radio. Join Maryann Nagel, Greg Violand, Fabio Polanco, Erin Kufel, Tina D. Stump, Patrick Janson, Jodie Lee Maile, Daniel Hahn, Eric Coble and Robert Conrad for an evening of terrific songs and comedy as we blow out those 25 candles in style! This show will be taped for later broadcast on WCLV 104.9 FM. Call 216-529-9411 for special benefit tickets.
Wednesday Evening Cabaret with The Cleveland Cabaret Project
Wednesday, July 2, 2008. Alma Theater, 7:30pm.
In advance $22 center, $20 sides (Patron Series $18.70/17 only available at Cain Park Ticket Office); day of show $25/23. [buy tickets]
The final cabaret of the 2008 Cain Park season features a 50-minute set by The Coastliners, The North Coast Men's Chorus celebrated specialty ensemble. Tight harmonies, fabulous costuming, outrageous humor and intricate dance moves are the hallmark of their unforgettable performances.
Following intermission, Kevin Joseph Kelly takes you on a journey of his life—from the time he found out he was 'special,' to current day events that continue to shape, transform and exhaust him in iMemoirs of a Gay-Sha.
$2 Tuesday Series: Blue Lunch
Tuesday, July 15, 2008. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
$2 general admission (no discounts). [buy tickets]
Cleveland's Blue Lunch has been playing classic R&B and doo-wop in addition to late 40s/early 50s jump blues since 1984 and features some of this town's most seasoned musicians: Bob Frank (guitar and vocals), Pete London (harmonica and vocals), Bob Michael (trombone), Tony Koussa (saxophone), Mike Rubin (trumpet), Mike Janowitz (drums), Ray DeForest (bass), and Mike Sands (piano). Supported by Friends of Cain Park.
Chapter 6
Thursday, July 17, 2008. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
In advance $17 center/front sides, $15 back sides, $13 lawn (Patron Series $14.45/12.75/11.05 only available at Cain Park Ticket Office); day of show $20/18/16. [buy tickets]
Their family-friendly show features a blend of pop/jazz harmonies and tongue-in-cheek lyrics in a diverse repertoire of American popular music ranging from Gershwin to Stevie Wonder and an award-winning six-minute version of all the songs from The Wizard of Oz! One of the Chapter 6 members, Luke Menard, was among the top 16 vocalists on American Idol: Season 7.
$2 Tuesday Series: Over the Rhine
Tuesday, July 22, 2008. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
$2 general admission (no discounts). [buy tickets]
Karin Bergquist and Linford Detweiler were recently voted among Paste Magazine's '100 Greatest Living Songwriters' by a select group of music editors, critics and performers: 'Recalling the likes of Daniel Lanois, mellower Neil Young, The Innocence Mission and 10,000 Maniacs, the duo retains an understated writing style that constantly puts the maxim 'less is more' to the test—and succeeds.' In the last 15 years, with no 'name' producer and often recording at home in Cincinnati, Ohio with limited distribution, Over the Rhine has quietly sold 250,000+ records around the world, and won one of the most dedicated underground followings in the history of recorded music. In 1991, their fledgling American band received an invitation to open a handful of dates for Bob Dylan. They've been in love with the American Songbook ever since. Their writing is about spirituality, sexuality, living vividly, challenging the status quo and subtly taking power away from those who have too much and transferring it to people who have too little. They describe their music as 'post-nuclear, pseudo-alternative, folk-tinged art-pop.' Supported by Friends of Cain Park.
$2 Tuesday Series: Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams
Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
$2 general admission (no discounts). [buy tickets]
'A sound so relevant and timeless, it won't be long before the world runs away with the Circus.' -The Aquarian Weekly
'The result is the sound of a yesterday long forgotten, and a refreshing revival of what made you listen to music in the first place.' -Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Review
The Gandalf sound has been described as if David Bowie recorded 'Hunky Dory' with the Band in the basement of Big Pink. On stage they create an enchanting atmosphere, using traditional folk instruments, tasty electric guitar and the distinctive singing and songwriting of Joziah Longo. Citing influences as diverse as hank Williams, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Incredible String Band and early Pink Floyd, Longo describes the band's music as 'punk-classical-hillbilly-Floyd.' The Circus has toured throughout the northeast since 1998, sharing the stage with Greg Brown, Ani DiFranco, Dar Williams, and other luminaries of the folk/alt-country circuit. Featured in Relix Magazine, The New York Times and CBS' Joan of Arcadia, this amazing foursome's charismatic live performances and whimsical blend of folk, rock, hillbilly and pop have captivated audiences and critics alike. Dancing freely between existing religious and philosophical mythologies, their music is not only uplifting and empowering, but fun—a lot of fun. Their latest cd is The Great Unravel. Supported by Friends of Cain Park.
Janis Ian
Wednesday, July 30, 2008. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
In advance $17 center/front sides, $15 back sides, $13 lawn (Patron Series $14.45/12.75/11.05 only available at Cain Park Ticket Office); day of show $20/18/16. [buy tickets]
As much a rabble-rouser now as when she penned her controversial hit 'Society's Child' at age 14, Janis Ian has earned Grammy nominations in four different decades. She's recorded with artists from Mel Torme to Ani DiFranco and traded guitar licks with Jimi Hendrix. Described as an 'Enduring Great American Troubadour,' Janis Ian returns to Cain Park with her first all-original album in over 25 years. Folk Is The New Black is a songwriter's tour de force, 'a bona fide jaw-dropper [and] a stunning achievement that embraces the zeitgeist of the age.' -Toronto Star. And her autobiography, Janis Ian—from Society's Child to Folk Legend, will be published this summer. Supported by WKSU 89.7 FM.
Lesley Gore
Saturday, August 2, 2008. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
In advance $26 center/front sides, $22 back sides, $20 lawn (Patron Series $22.10/18.70/17.20 only available at Cain Park Ticket Office); day of show $29/25/23. [buy tickets]
The most commercially successful solo artist of the 60s 'Girl Group' era, Lesley Gore dazzled the world with a string of chart-topping hits — 'It's My Party,' 'Judy's Turn To Cry,' and the feminist anthem, 'You Don't Own Me' — selling 25 million records. Her first new album in 30 years, Ever Since, has been praised by The Village Voice as 'luscious-voiced...organic, smoky, intimate and personal.' And The New York Times praised it for being 'as mature and wistful as her early records were brash and bright.'
FREE PARKING SHUTTLE! Park at Bally Fitness Center. Shuttle runs 7-8pm and up to one hour after the concert ends. Made possible by Severance Town Center.
Chanticleer
Sunday, August 3, 2008. Evans Amphitheater, 7pm.
In advance $32 center/front sides, $30 back sides, $28 lawn (Patron Series $27.20/25.50/23.80 only available at Cain Park Ticket Office); day of show $35/33/31. [buy tickets]
Called 'the world's reigning male chorus' by New Yorker magazine, Chanticleer has earned international renown as 'an orchestra of voices.' The Grammy Award-winning ensemble celebrated its 30th anniversary by recently winning the 2008 Musical America Award for 'Ensemble of the Year,' the first time a vocal ensemble was so recognized. Chanticleer has developed a remarkable reputation for its vivid interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz, and from gospel to venturesome new music. Supported by WCLV 104.9 FM and WKSU 89.7 FM.
FREE PARKING SHUTTLE! Park at Bally Fitness Center. Shuttle runs 6-7pm and up to one hour after the concert ends. Made possible by Severance Town Center.
Michelle Shocked with special guest The Lee Boys
Sunday, August 10, 2008. Evans Amphitheater, 7pm.
In advance $20 center/front sides, $18 back sides, $16 lawn (Patron Series $17/15.30/13.60 only available at Cain Park Ticket Office); day of show $23/21/19. [buy tickets]
One of the true originators of 'Americana' well before it was popular, Michelle Shocked burst onto the scene in 1989 when her landmark album, Short, Sharp, Shocked, landed her a Grammy nomination as 'Best New Artist.' Fiercely independent and versatile, she is an incredibly prolific singer-songwriter who refuses to be categorized. Her music and performances are influenced by her Texas roots, her political activism, and a self-assured style. She has been likened to troubadours such as Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Woodie Guthrie, yet can swing, rock and melt your heart like no other. She was the first artist ever to fight for her freedom and creative control and win release from a major label contract with all her rights in tact. Michelle continues her tradition of constant reinvention with her latest cd, ToHeavenURide, recorded live at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and featuring a full gospel choir.
The Lee Boys are one of America's finest African-American sacred steel ensembles. The hottest movement on the music scene these days is the 'Sacred Steel' sound that developed its roots in the House of God church. 'Sacred Steel' is an inspired, unique form of Gospel music with a hard-driving, blues-based beat. The musical genre is rooted in Gospel but infused with R & B, jazz, rock, funk, hip-hop, country and ideas from other nations. The Chicago Sun Times described their music as 'what Jimi Hendrix [might have] had in mind with his grand plan for electric sky church music. Part Robert Randolph, part Holmes Brothers, the Miami quintet sang the praises while whipping the crowd into a frenzy [at the Chicago Blues Festival] with hypnotic grooves, innovative pedal-steel lead guitar interplay and funky rhythms.' Supported by WKSU 89.7 FM.
FREE PARKING SHUTTLE! Park at Bally Fitness Center. Shuttle runs 6-7pm and up to one hour after the concert ends. Made possible by Severance Town Center.
$2 Tuesday Series: The Teeny Tucker Band
Tuesday, August 12, 2008. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
$2 general admission (no discounts). [buy tickets]
Always ebullient Teeny Tucker enchants audiences with her powerful three-octave contralto/mezzo-soprano voice and her repertoire of spicy R & B, hot melting Soul, expressive ballads and ardent Gospel songs. Being the daughter of Tommy Tucker, who achieved worldwide fame with 'Hi Heel Sneakers,' Teeny comes by her talent naturally. She received her first musical education with the United Gospel Choir and even recorded with them while still a child. Further influences were Mahalia Jackson, Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin and Etta James. Her latest cd, Two Big M's, pays tribute to two of the most prolific and groundbreaking singers in the history of the Blues—Big Mama Thornton and Big Maybelle. Supported by Friends of Cain Park.
April Verch Band
Wednesday, August 13, 2008. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
In advance $18 center/front sides, $16 back sides, $14 lawn (Patron Series $15.30/13/60/11.90 only available at Cain Park Ticket Office); day of show $21/19/17. [buy tickets]
Though April Verch's musical roots lie deep in the fiddling of her native Ottawa Valley, her repertoire also features traditional and contemporary tunes ranging in source and inspiration from Quebecois to the Appalachians, from Bluegrass to Brazilian. Crowned Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Champion early in her career, April is renowned as well for her mastery of the high energy Ottawa Valley stepdancing style. Supported by WKSU 89.7 FM.
Influences: The Motown Greats
Thursday, August 14, 2008. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
In advance $17 center/front sides, $15 back sides, $13 lawn (Patron Series $14.45/12.75/11.05 available only at Cain Park Ticket Office); day of show $20/18/16. [buy tickets]
Emerging singer/songwriters Chinua Hawk and Chris Cauley will bring a fresh approach to Motown classics by artists such as Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Smoky Robinson, and Marvin Gaye as well as relate personal stories of that artist's impact on their work and share their own original music. Chinua Hawk has performed with Celine Dion at Madison Square Garden and has written songs with Wyclef Jean and worked with producer/rapper Kanye West. Chris Cauley has been on the road since the age of 16, touring with Will Hoge, Edwin McCain, Matt Nathanson as well as headlining over 150 shows a year on his own. Chris lists Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway as his major influences and one reviewer described him as 'dipped into a bucket of soul.' Come for an evening of acoustic music from the soul!
Bo Bice
Saturday, August 16, 2008. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
In advance $25 center/front sides, $23 back sides, $20 lawn (Patron Series $21.25/19.55/17 only available at Cain Park); day of show $28/26/23. [buy tickets]
Bo Bice wowed the famed trio of American Idol judges with his rock 'n roll grit in 2005 and became runner-up winner during Season 4. His subsequent album, The Real Thing, became gold-certified and paved the way for this most recent cd, See The Light, which spans crunchy, Southern-fried rock, funky grooves, swampy soul songs, and stark, emotional ballads. Supported by Q104 FM.
FREE PARKING SHUTTLE! Park at Bally Fitness Center. Shuttle runs 7-8pm and up to one hour after the concert ends. Made possible by Severance Town Center.
The Cab Calloway Orchestra directed by Cab's Grandson, C. Calloway Brooks
Sunday, August 17, 2008. Evans Amphitheater, 7pm.
In advance $22 center/front sides, $20 back sides, $18 lawn (Patron Series $18.70/17/15.30 only available at Cain Park Ticket Office); day of show $25/23/21. [buy tickets]
Throw on your zoot suit and get ready to sing those 'Hi-de-Ho's' with Minnie the Moocher because The Cab Calloway Orchestra is coming to town!
Smooth shiny instruments all in a row, red-hot lyrics, silky smooth ensemble work, spicy brass harmonies, and a joyful audience swaying to irresistible rhythms — these have been the classic trademarks of concerts by The Cab Calloway Orchestra since the 1920s. Today under the baton of Cab's grandson, C. Calloway Brooks, the Orchestra delivers the same sizzling jazz sound and snazzy stage style, producing the jump, blues, and boogie sounds of 'swing that is king and jive that's alive.' The band, some of whose amazing musicians have played with the group for decades, uses original vintage orchestrations as a point of departure, creating an authentic brand of hot Cotton Club-style music and hijinks.
FREE PARKING SHUTTLE! Park at Bally Fitness Center. Shuttle runs 6-7pm and up to one hour after the concert ends. Made possible by Severance Town Center.
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