Big River Theatre

Saturday Morning Cartoons
2023-12-02 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
This final Saturday of the Christkindl Shop Hop will be marked at Big River Theatre with a viewing of a few Christmas Cartoon Classics such as Rudolf, the claymation, Frosty the Snowman and A Charlie Brown Christmas.
As always, coffee, juice, pop tarts and cereal will be provided!
Tickets $2

Ryan Howe @ Big River Theatre
2023-11-18 19:00 - 21:00
Best known for his 2019 tune “A Place to Be”, Ryan Howe captures the Driftless in his uplifting melodies and lyrics. Come and enjoy!

Doors @ 6:30
Show starts @ 7pm
Ticket: $13 advance, $15 day of show

Joe and Vicki Price @ Big River Theatre
2023-11-04 19:00 | Big River Theatre, Big River Theatre, 121 S. Main Street, Alma, WI, 54610, United States
Joe and Vicki Price are an electric-powered blue-roots duo from Iowa, featuring dueling
guitars, Joe’s tap-dancing feet and bluesy vocals. Joe has been performing for over 50 years.
He is a member of both the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame and the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of fame.
His slide guitar playing is a cross between Mississippi Fred McDowell and Elmore James. Vicki
has been performing with Joe since 1982. She also a member of the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame.
Both are talented guitarists, vocalist and song writers. The couple travel the nation bringing
their finger-style guitar and original tunes to a wide variety of audiences. That music has been
described as “a righteous, joyful, foot-stomping jubilee.”

Nosferatu @ Big River Theatre with composer Philip Shorey
2023-10-21 19:00 - 21:00
This October Big River Theatre hosts the 1922 classic horror silent film, Nosferatu. Join us for this special showing as composer/conductor Philip Shorey presents his unique and gripping composition to the film with a Q&A following the show.

Tickets: $7 advance, $12 day of show

About the film:
In this silent film, a beautiful woman risks her life to end a vampire’s plague of death and pestilence.
The mysterious Count Orlok (Max Schreck) summons Thomas Hutter (Gustav von Wangenheim) to his remote Transylvanian castle in the mountains. The eerie Orlok seeks to buy a house near Hutter and his wife, Ellen (Greta Schroeder). After Orlok reveals his vampire nature, Hutter struggles to escape the castle, knowing that Ellen is in grave danger. Meanwhile Orlok’s servant, Knock (Alexander Granach), prepares for his master to arrive at his new home.

Hiroya Tsukamoto @ Big River Theatre
2023-10-14 19:00 - 21:00
We are honored to have Hiroya Tsukamoto join us again for a performance on October 14.

Meet the artist:
Hiroya Tsukamoto is an innovative guitarist and composer who fuses folk,jazz, and world music. Born and raised in Japan, in 2000 he received a scholarship to Berklee College of music and came to the U.S.
Tsukamoto’s instrumental abilities are indeed breathtaking and astounding, but his performances are so much more than that. He has the unique capability of engaging an audience thru a personable and genuine approach that transfixes his audience and almost transcends his capabilities as a guitarist. Audience members will be mesmerized; Tsukamoto plays with an effortless skill on the guitar and a repertoire that will have you traveling the world, not to mention experiencing new sounds with his own compositions.
Tsukamoto headlines concerts throughout the U.S. as well as internationally including Blue Note in NYC, United Nations and Japanese National Television. Most recently Hiroya won 2nd place in International Finger Style Guitar Championship in 2022.

Social Media Links:
Website: www.hiroyatsukamoto.com
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/HiroyaMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiroya_tsukamoto/

Youtube Links:
1. From Coast to Coast
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=85BM_xhZmv0&pp=ygUWaGlyb3lhIG5vcnRoZXJuIGxpZ2h0cw%3D%3D
2. Gemini Bridge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aEhApYFtWg

Claude Bourbon @ Big River Theatre
2023-09-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Big River Theatre, Big River Theatre, 121 S. Main Street, Alma, WI, 54610, United States
Claude Bourbon takes the stage at Big River Theatre for a night of “breathtaking acoustic fusion of blues, jazz folk, classical and Spanish guitar”.
Friday, September 29, 7pm
Tickets: $15

Meet Claude:
Ready for a unique and talented take on a wide range of musical traditions? Claude Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish, and Middle Eastern stylings into uncharted territories.
Claude’s inimitable style incorporates all five digits on each hand dancing independently but in unison, plucking, picking and strumming at such speed and precision that his fingers often seem to melt into a blur. Thousands of people in the UK, Europe and USA have enjoyed listening to this virtuoso and for the majority of his audience it is an experience that compels them to return again and again to hear and watch him play, as his fingers lightly dance over the strings of his guitar and create a unique sound that is ’Claude’.
Claude has French and Swiss roots. His instruments are guitar and voice. His music is rooted in multiple traditions – blues, jazz, folk, Mediterranean, and for good measure, classical. (Can we say BACH!)
Mr. Bourbon’s guitar fingering and arrangements are varied and eloquent. Claude has the gift of brilliant sequencing, and the result is a hypnotic voyage along a river of songs and instrumentals.
Now based in the UK, some of this guitarists’ influences allow us a fascinating insight into this remarkable musician; Paco De Lucia: Deep Purple’s Richie Blackmore; Joaquin Rodrigo; JJ Cale; JS Bach….
Claude has played countless venues, including Glastonbury Festival, Isle of Wight Festival, Colne Great British & Blues Festival, Rock O’Z Arene, Avenches, Switzerland, among others. He has shared the stage in Europe and the USA with countless musicians, Calvin Russel, Charlie Morgan (Elton John, Gary Moore), Jan Akkerman (Focus), Steve Grossman (Miles Davis), Herbie Armstrong ( Van Morisson), Jose barrense Dias and many more.

Sprig of That @ Big River Theatre
2023-09-23 19:00 - 21:00
We can’t wait to host Sprig of That, September 23 at 7pm. Sprig of That is a tabla, fiddle, and guitar trio playing a hearty Midwest-raised and globally inspired acoustic stew. Drawing inspiration from the work of cross-genre pioneers like Zakir Hussain, Chris Thile, and Béla Fleck, they play music that is at once both steeped in tradition(s) and thoroughly modern. Though this combination of instruments might seem unexpected at first glance, Sprig has left an immediate and lasting impression on all who have heard and seen them.
Doors at 6:30, show starts at 7pm
Tickets: $15

You won’t want to miss this one.

Sarah Morris & Haley Rydell
2023-09-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Big River Theatre, Big River Theatre, 121 S. Main Street, Alma, WI, 54610, United States
Sarah Morris and Haley Rydell make their way down to the Big River Theatre September 16 at 7pm. These two lyrically-driven singer songwriters hail from Minneapolis, MN, singing and writing and independently as well as collaborating together.

Meet Sarah:
As songwriter, lover, mother, and witness, acclaimed Minneapolis Americana artist Sarah Morris invites us to join her in missing the forest for the trees, with songs that count and celebrate the glorious details of our messy, magical, everyday lives.
2018 Kerrville New Folk Winner; twice-named Midwest Country Music Organization’s Songwriter of the Year, Sarah Morris aims to document the glorious details of our messy, magical lives. Called a “A bright, clear, brilliant songwriter” (L’Etoile Magazine), Morris wields a keen eye and a captivating voice offering poignant and relatable songs with timeless melodies.
“What a voice, never showy or seeking the limelight, just impressive within the requirements of the song and that in itself, in this day and age, is a rare thing.” – DANCING ABOUT ARCHITECTURE

Meet Haley:
Fargo raised fiddler, singer and songwriter, Haley Rydell’s memorable melodies and honest lyrics have been makign their way across the country. Rydell has been performing for nearly 20 years in a plethora of projects , most recent Ryan Necci and the Buffalo Gospel and The Lowland Lakers. Although best known for her top-notch fiddle playing and her Christine McVie-esque harmonies, the Minneapolis-based artist has been quietly making a name for herself as a first-rate songwriter. Now, with the release of her solo album Midwestern Daughter, she shows why her work has been called, “Absolutely gorgeous, like Patty Griffin sitting in with the Weepies” (Denver Westwood).

Russ Parish & The Lone Oaks
2023-08-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Big River Theatre, Big River Theatre, 121 S. Main Street, Alma, WI, 54610, United States
Award-winning singer-songwriter Russ Parish joins us at the Big River Theater Friday, August 11th. From profoundly emotive, Faithful originals, to a back catalogue of pop, rock and country classics spanning six decades, Russ masters the moment with confidence and style. His charismatic and charming sets have won over venues across the US, showcasing effortless transitions from the likes of The Beatles to Ed Sheeran, from Chris Stapleton to American rock legends the Eagles.
Tickets: $15
Doors @ 6:30pm
Showtime @ 7:30pm
https://www.russparrishmusic.com/home

About the band:
Passionately uniting music fans amidst the warmth and glow of hope and positivity, Russ Parrish brings together organic pop-rock arrangements and deeply moving, expressive vocals, for a sound that’s all at once familiar, uplifting, and refreshingly pure.
An award-winning singer and songwriter with a multitude of live shows to his name, Russ Parrish excels on the stage. His Nashville roots pour through as the natural performer calms and connects with audiences across the board. Whatever the venue or event, from popular bars to breweries, state and county fairs, resorts and even festivals, Russ Parrish creates a welcoming, immersive and musically impressive realm of escapism for even the most stubborn or fired-up of crowds.
Having relocated to Minnesota in 2016, Russ Parrish has gone from strength to strength as both a recording artist and well-respected live performer.
Stylishly fusing the delicacy of acoustic guitar play with breathy, expressive and increasingly powerful vocals, Russ Parrish’s naturally compelling sound has already won him the top prize in a plethora of renowned competitions – the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest, and the Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest.
In recent years, Parrish also received an Honorable Mention in American Songwriter Magazine’s Lyric Contest, along with NSAI’s Song Contest, presented by CMT. His accolades speak volumes, but his music is where the true magic resides. Notably a songwriter of depth, honesty and integrity, Russ Parrish has continuously connected with his fans across dozens of heartfelt, soulful and beautiful releases, and has subsequently amassed thousands of streams online for his original works.

Madisen Ward @ Big River Theatre
2023-07-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Big River Theatre, Big River Theatre, 121 S. Main Street, Alma, WI, 54610, United States
Madisen Ward will be joining us in Alma July 28th before continuing his journey north where he will join Mary Mack and Harmstead for a show in to Hayward, WI. Madisen Ward writes what can be described as “wildly original songs drawing from timeless American genres such as roots, folk, Americana, and blues.” Don’t miss it!

Taylor James Donskey with Johanna Mathews
2023-07-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Big River Theatre, Big River Theatre, 121 S. Main Street, Alma, WI, 54610, United States
You’re not going to want to miss this one. Two talented solo singer-songwriters, Taylor James Donskey and Johanna Mathews take the Big River Theatre stage July 22nd, starting at 7pm.
Advance tickets just $10!
Tickets go up to $15 day of show.

Meet the artists:
Taylor James Donskey
Taylor James Donskey is a lover and writer of songs. He is known for his work in the Minneapolis/St.Paul music scene as a side-man bassist, music instructor, host and soloist. He works to foster growth & connection through music. His songs tell stories of the everyday folks; stories set in the comfortable American styles of folk, alt-country, rock and indie.
Absorbing the sounds of the many bands he’s played in The Lowland Lakers, Lena Elizabeth, The Gentlemen’s Anti-Temperance League, Barbaro, Donskey has carved a unique spot for himself in the Twin Cities music scene that includes elements of pop, bluegrass, folk and jazz.
Raised in La Crosse, Wisconsin and influenced by his time in the Driftless Region, he picked up the bass at 14 and began his life as a sideman. He played in pop punk bands and school jazz combos. He sang in choirs and played trumpet, trombone, percussion and most importantly, the bass. This led him to playing paid gigs in high school, sitting in with his uncle’s cover band.
Recognizing his talent, his uncle gave him a Sigma acoustic guitar. “He bought it in the seventies, and I’ve continued to play it. A relentless old companion, it has followed me wherever I go, and it is the instrument from which many of my songs have grown.”
Johanna Mathews
Born and raised in Minnesota, Johanna Mathews has been performing her original songs at some of the top venues throughout the Twin Cities for over 10 years. Her music is haunting, soulful, and contemplative. She seeks to create a space for processing what we feel but may not have words to express. She has released one indie-folk EP, titled Hank (her childhood nickname), and plans to release more music soon!

The Vogts Sisters @ Big River Theatre
2023-07-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Big River Theatre, Big River Theatre, 121 S. Main Street, Alma, WI, 54610, United States
The Vogts Sisters are coming to town! July 7th, 7:00 pm.
Doors @ 6:30pm
Show starts @ 7:00pm

Meet the sisters:
The Vogts Sisters ~ Sweet Sister Harmony from America’s Heartland
Touring the Midwest since May 2012, the Vogts Sisters (pronounced “Votes”) have gained widespread recognition for their vocal arrangements and tight sisterly harmonies. They perform in varied environments, including festivals, theatres, coffee houses, and even family parlors.
“With haunting harmonies and wickedly creative songs, the Vogts Sisters…stand out in a crowded field of similar performers, with a fresh sound from America’s Heartland.” -Ozark Highlands Radio
The Vogts Sisters have garnered numerous awards in regional and international songwriting competitions, including Best Duo in the 15th Annual International Acoustic Music Awards. The girls have over thirty original songs that fit seamlessly into their acoustic Americana-Folk act, blending timeless music with sibling harmony.
While the sisters play a goodly portion of original material, they also include covers from favorite artists such as Emmylou Harris and Gillian Welch. They plan to release their first full cover album in Spring 2023. Other albums of original work include Broken Ties (2018), Homeward (2016), and My Own Dixie (2015).
Praised for their graceful yet vulnerable performances, the Vogts Sisters remain humble, possessing a highly developed sense of who they are and what they represent.
Maggie and Abigail play a Collings CJ35 guitar. Abigail also plays a Collings MT mandolin. Maggie plays a Czech violin made by John Juzek in 1927.
https://vogtssisters.com

Check out their music here–>
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgcHLt-HKxSpltPoHpgRzkQ

Swallows and Amazons - presented by Alma Public Library
2023-06-16 19:30 - 21:30
Join us for this family-friendly free movie, “Swallows and Amazons”, presented by the Alma Public Library as a part of their 2023 summer reading program.
Admission: Free
Time: 7:30 pm

About the film:

Four children dream of escaping the tedium of a summer holiday with their mother. When finally given permission to camp on their own on an island in the middle of a vast lake in the Lake District, they are overjoyed, but when they get there they discover they may not be alone. The battle for ownership of a lonely island teaches them the skills of survival, the value of friendship and the importance of holding your nerve. Based on the novel by Arthur Ransome.

Patchouli @ Big River Theatre
2023-06-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Big River Theatre, Big River Theatre, 121 S. Main Street, Alma, WI, 54610, United States
We are thrilled to host the magnificent, colorful, full of life – Patchouli! June 10th @ 7pm.
Doors open at 6:30
Show at 7pm
Tickets $12 in Advance, $15 at door

Limited seating!! Don’t miss it!
Meet the band:
Patchouli & Terra Guitarra have performed over 5,000 shows, toured a million miles on the road supporting 22 CD releases, performed on TV, film and are played on radio programs around the World. Their soulful fusion of blazing Spanish and world guitar instrumentals, heartstring tugging lyrics, lush vocal harmonies, and epic folk rock anthems infused with a visible onstage chemistry guarantees to make the night an uplifting one of music that will leave you uniquely inspired and excited to pick that old guitar back up.

Princess Bride @ Big River Theatre
2023-06-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Big River Theatre, Big River Theatre, 121 S. Main Street, Alma, WI, 54610, United States
Join us June 3rd as your next stop in the Fire in the Shire celebrations! We will be showing the 1987 classic film, “Princess Bride”. Sword fighting, giants, medieval torture machines? Say no more, I’m there!
Bring the fam!
Youth tickets $5
Adult ticket $7
About the film:
A bedridden boy’s grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.

Tommy Bentz Band LIVE @ Big River Theatre!
2023-05-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Big River Theatre, Big River Theatre, 121 S. Main Street, Alma, WI, 54610, United States
The time is right and Big River Theatre is BACK with the Tommy Bentz Band on May 13th @ 7:00pm!
Tickets $15 – click here for tickets!
Doors @ 6:30
Show @ 7:00
Meet the band:
The Tommy Bentz Band has been in existence for over 15 years & jams in the style of “Allman Brothers meets Van Morrison”. The band performs songs from their 6 original albums, live DVD and CD, and unique covers from Cream/Clapton, The Band, SRV, Beatles, and more. Their latest album “1000 Reasons” was released in May of 2021. TBB tours regionally, has toured overseas for over 10 years and competed in the International Blues Challenge (IBC) with artists from around the world in Memphis, TN in January, 2020, representing the State of Wisconsin.
Next step: get yer rear in gear and come on down to Big River Theatre May 13th. Can’t wait to see you!

Decoding the Driftless @ Big River Theatre
2023-04-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Big River Theatre, Big River Theatre, 121 S. Main Street, Alma, WI, 54610, United States
April 22, 6:30pm
Decoding the Driftless – A film of science exploration and adventure
What better way celebrate the return of the Big River Theatre on Earth Day 2023 than with a FREE showing of Decoding the Driftless? Includes new extended-cut with bonus films: Tundra Swans, The Places in Decoding the Driftless, and more! Hope to see you there!

About the film:
Join us for a wild ride of adventure above, on, and below the amazing Driftless Region! Emmy- winning filmmakers George Howe, Tim Jacobson, Rob Nelson, and Neil Rettig have teamed up with Jonas Stenstrom of Untamed Science, to capture fantastic footage of the Driftless Region, and weave it into a compelling story, in a way never done before. You’ll soar over ancient rugged bluffs, skim the surface of primordial rivers, venture deep underground to mysterious secret worlds, marvel at sacred archeological treasures, and hang perilously over massive rock cliffs. One thing for sure, you’ll never forget this film, and you’ll want to share it with everyone you know!

Filmmaker George Howe will be in attendance for a post screening Q&A
Decoding the Driftless Website

Pat Travers Rockin House Party
2020-12-12 20:00
Saturday, December 12, 8pm CST
Pat Travers is excited to be performing for you virtually and bringing live music to fans during this unusual time!
Saturday, December 12, 8pm(CST) 9pm(EST) watch at:
https://rockinhouseparty.com/BigRiverTheatre
(click the link to get tickets)

Johnny A. Staydium-at-Home
2020-09-25 20:00 | Live Stream: Big River Theatre
Friday, September 25, 2020 – 8pm cst
Johnny A. Staydium-at-Home
We miss concerts and hope to see you again very soon. In the meantime, we’re looking to keep the music going with some great live streamed shows and are proud to announce Big River Theatre is participating in the Johnny A. Just Me…And My Guitars “Stay-dium at Home” Virtual Tour. On Friday September 25th join guitar virtuoso, and former Yardbird lead guitarist, Johnny A. as he broadcasts live online celebrating the British Songbook of the 60s and beyond! Catch an amazing show in full HD from multiple cameras and pro audio all while supporting Big River Theatre, our staff, and touring musicians when we can’t be together.

Patchouli & Terra Guitarra Live Stream
2020-09-10 19:00 | Live Stream: Big River Theatre
Thursday September 10, 7pm CST
We had such a fantastic time for our first stream concert that we are excited announce our next live stream concert flowing to you virtually from The Big River Theatre.
Thursday September 10, 7pm(CST) 8pm(EST) watch at:
www.facebook.com/patchoulimusic
(bookmark this page to find the link easily on the night of the event)

Event is free and open to the public, accessible on the night of the event, on Facebook at the performer’s page.
You do not need to buy tickets, but you are encouraged to support the performer by utilizing their virtual tip jar:
Enjoying the show? please support us! Go to our Tip Jar
http://www.patchouli.net/virtual-tip-jar
Our new Patchouli album “Nothing But Heart” is out now
Listen & Order the new CD at http://www.patchouli.net/nothing-but-heart-cd

Patchouli & Terra Guitarra Live Stream
2020-06-18 19:00 | Live Stream: Big River Theatre
Thursday June 18, 7pm CST
We had such a fantastic time for our first stream concert that we are excited announce our next live stream concert flowing to you virtually from The Big River Theatre.
Thursday June 18 7pm(CST) 8pm(EST) watch at:
www.facebook.com/patchoulimusic
(bookmark this page to find the link easily on the night of the event)

Event is free and open to the public, accessible on the night of the event, on Facebook at the performer’s page.
You do not need to buy tickets, but you are encouraged to support the performer by utilizing their virtual tip jar:
Enjoying the show? please support us! Go to our Tip Jar
http://www.patchouli.net/virtual-tip-jar
Our new Patchouli album “Nothing But Heart” is out now
Listen & Order the new CD at http://www.patchouli.net/nothing-but-heart-cd

Patchouli & Terra Guitarra Live Stream
2020-06-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Live Stream: Big River Theatre
Saturday June 6, 7pm CST
We had such a fantastic time for our first stream concert that we are excited announce our next live stream concert flowing to you virtually from The Big River Theatre.
Sat June 6 7pm(CST) 8pm(EST) watch at: www.facebook.com/patchoulimusic
Event is free and open to the public, accessible on the night of the event, on Facebook at the performer’s page. You do not need to buy tickets, but you are encouraged to support the performer by utilizing their virtual tip jar:
Enjoying the show? please support us,
Our tip jar is at :
http://www.patchouli.net/virtual-tip-jar
Our new Patchouli album “Nothing But Heart” is out now
Listen & Order the new CD at http://www.patchouli.net/nothing-but-heart-cd

Gretchen Peters
2020-02-28 19:30 | Big River Theatre, Big River Theatre, 121 S. Main Street, Alma, WI, 54610, United States
Gretchen Peters
Friday, February 28, 7:30-9pm
There’s a bittersweet beauty to the passing of time — the changes it brings are just as often heartbreaking as they are heartwarming. The inevitable tension that arises from that sway is Gretchen Peters’ most trusted muse. “The years go by like days. Sometimes the days go by like years. And I don’t know which one I hate the most,” she sings in “Arguing with Ghosts,” the hauntingly wistful opening cut on her new album, Dancing with the Beast.
Beauty tempered by dread, sorrow buoyed by hope, these are the ever-present tugs of war that make life worth living and songs worth writing. And they are the over-riding themes that make Gretchen Peters one of her generation’s most compelling singer/songwriters.
Tickets are 16 in advance, 18 day of show

Firefall - SOLD OUT!!
2020-02-23 19:30 - 20:30 | Big River Theatre, Big River Theatre, 121 S. Main Street, Alma, WI, 54610, United States
Sunday February 23, 2020, 7:30 – 8:30pm
SOLD OUT!!
In an age where new bands come and go, Firefall has enjoyed a career that spans more than forty years and shows no sign of slowing down. Firefall’s commercial success includes three Gold albums, two Platinum albums and eleven chart-topping singles. The band’s biggest hit, “You Are the Woman” has been played on commercial radio more than 7,000,000 times and has also appeared in many movies and television shows.
Over the past four decades, Firefall has toured the world and shared stages with other iconic bands such as Fleetwood Mac, The Band, The Beach Boys, Kenny Loggins, Journey, Heart, ELO and Marshall Tucker Band.
Currently touring with three original members (Jock Bartley, David Muse, Mark Andes), longtime drummer Sandy Ficca and talented newcomer Gary Jones, Firefall continues to make great music for a loyal following, adding new fans at each show.
More info: http://firefallofficial.com/
$30 in advance, $35 at the door

Chris Koza
2020-01-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Big River Theatre, Big River Theatre, 121 S. Main Street, Alma, WI, 54610, United States
January 18, 2020, 7:30 – 9:30pm
Chris Koza is a composer and performer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Both solo and with his band Rogue Valley, he has supported and shared the stage with artists such as Brandi Carlile, Ingrid Michaelson, The Jayhawks, Neko Case, Kathleen Edwards, Dan Wilson, Stephen Kellogg, This is the Kit, and Tift Merrit, among others. His music appears regularly on ABCʼs General Hospital and 60 Minutes, and his song “Be Wild” will be featured as the soundtrack to an upcoming State of Minnesota tourism campaign. His song (Rogue Valley) “The Wolves and the Ravens” was featured in Ben Stillerʼs film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
Sleepwalkers Part 1 is Chrisʼs seventh solo release, following Exit Pesce (2004), Patterns (2006), A Friend of a Friend EP (2006), The Dark Delirious Morning (2008), In Real Time (2014), and Beyond the Divide: A Film Soundtrack (2014). Additionally, Chris has also released 5 albums with his band Rogue Valley and 2017ʼs electro-pop collection Off The Screen under the moniker Nobody Kid.
In addition to releasing and producing his own music, Chris is also involved with other projects including performing with Minnesota-based artists The New Standards and Little Fevers. Chris also records and produces other artists, most recently 2 EPs for buzzworthy rockers Early Eyes.
The music Chris produces is rooted in Americana but heeds its own spirit. Born out of folk, country, storytelling and rock ʼn roll, Chris both honors and builds on Americana traditions by incorporating a unique pop-music sensibility, subtle synthesizers, rich harmonies, and imaginative production choices. But despite late-night deep dives in the studio, Chris never strays from the core of the song itself and isn’t afraid to let a raw vocal and woodsy acoustic guitar deliver the story. Chris performs solo, as a duo, and with a band of almost any other configuration.
$13 in advance, $15 at the door

Good Morning Bedlam with Nickel & Rose
2020-01-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Big River Theatre, Big River Theatre, 121 S. Main Street, Alma, WI, 54610, United States
Thursday, January 9, 2020 – 7pm-9pm
Good Morning Bedlam has become an innovative force in the folk scene with 15 national tours in 44 states. Their shows are known for their contagious energy, with members careening about the stage, jumping and dancing with a wild playfulness. With tight soaring three part harmonies, and thumping kick-drum, they captivate their audience night after night with no intention of slowing down. Every song is a unique twist on what is generally dubbed as folk music.

Evening of Holiday Music with Vicky Emerson
2019-12-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Big River Theatre, Big River Theatre, 121 S. Main Street, Alma, WI, 54610, United States
An Evening of Holiday Music with Vicky Emerson
Saturday, December 7 @ 7:30pm
Tickets are $15

Big Little Lions
2019-11-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Big River Theatre, Big River Theatre, 121 S. Main Street, Alma, WI, 54610, United States
Thursday November 21, 7:30 pm
Big Little Lions at Big River Theatre
Big Little Lions are the award winning band from Cincinnati, OH and British Columbia, Canada. They were born out of a collaboration that won them a JUNO Award in 2014. Since then they have been cranking out infectious folk pop songs that are jam-packed with emotion and tight harmonies that sound like the product of two people working side-by-side instead of living in different countries. They have released 5 albums to date, which have garnered them awards and nominations including the CFMA Ensemble of the Year.
Their live show is quite the spectacle with Paul playing drums, bass and keyboard all while singing lead vocals. Helen, who is no slacker either, sings, plays guitar and foot percussion. They use every limb, and then some, to make two people sound like a full band.
Their music has been dubbed ‘a blissful marriage of new folk and sophisticated pop’, and is packed with emotion and tight harmonies.
Tickets $13 in advance, $15 at the door

Brendan James live at Big River Theatre
2019-11-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Big River Theatre, Big River Theatre, 121 S. Main Street, Alma, WI, 54610, United States
Tuesday, November 19, 7:30 pm
Brendan James’ latest EP, The Howl, finds the singer-songwriter steering into new territory, discovering the courage to release a brave new sound, while staying respectful to his meaningful history and the depth of his lyric and message.
From the opening declaration of “Bring My Love Home” to its conclusion, it is clear James has out done even his own expectations.
For those who have followed Brendan James from his 2008 major label debut, to his current ranking among today’s top troubadours; the journey has been a pretty remarkable one.
Born in New Hampshire, schooled in Chapel Hill, signed by Capitol Records by the age of 25, and road tested with over 1,000 shows to date, James’ has certainly lived the troubadour life. His songs have landed spots on over 15 major television shows and feature films, as well as achieving the #1 Singer Songwriter spot on iTunes, multiple times. He has formed relationships with music legends Carly Simon and Cat Stevens, enjoyed on stage experiences with the likes of John Legend, John Mayer, and Paula Cole, and recently been asked to give a TedTalk on gun violence, love songs, and simpler societies.
Now, after 2 years of touring in support of his 2012 release, Simplify, James embarks on a new sound all together. His new EP, The Howl, set for release in the summer of 2015, is bigger, badder and dancier than anything he’s attempted to date. In his words, ‘The Howl’ is “…a reflection of my years on the road, my dreams broken and reformed, and my growing addiction to the upbeat and the feel good.”
He chose the name after reading a review of his last album, in which he was described as an artist holding back a howl.
So howl he will do. Bigger songs, bigger shows, and bigger goals.
The Howl is the bold next step in the evolution of an artist.
The musical journey of Brendan James continues…
Tickets $18 in advance and $20 at the door

Pilar Gerasimo
2019-11-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Big River Theatre, Big River Theatre, 121 S. Main Street, Alma, WI, 54610, United States
November 16, 7pm
Enjoy an evening of “Healthy” conversations with Pilar Gerasimo
Pilar Gerasimo is an award-winning journalist and a pioneering social explorer. Her passion: cultivating what she calls “Healthy Deviance” — the art of being a healthy person in an unhealthy world.
Best known for her work as founding editor of Experience Life magazine, which today reaches more than 3 million people nationwide, Pilar is now Chief Creative Officer for The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City. She previously served as executive editor of Healthy Living for The Huffington Post.
Pilar is the author of an award-winning chapbook, Being Healthy Is a Revolutionary Act: A Manifesto for Thriving in a Mixed-Up World, and the creative force behind the popular mobile app: 101 Revolutionary Ways to Be Healthy. She also co-hosts a top-rated weekly podcast called The Living Experiment.
Pilar lives on an organic family farm in Wisconsin with her pit bull pal, Calvin. Her new book, The Healthy Deviant, will be published in January 2020 by North Atlantic Books.
$15 advance, $17 at door
