Thrasher Opera House

Season Sponsor - Lake Street Consulting:  Bill & Erica TourlasSwitchback is the name of the award-winning duo of Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack.  Their brand of original music has made them an international touring sensation and a presence on PBS in the United States. Dubbed "American Roots with Celtic Soul," Switchback seamlessly blends a Celtic […]

Season Sponsor - Lake Street Consulting:  Bill & Erica Tourlas Davina and The Vagabonds bring you classic holiday songs arranged in their signature swinging style! Let this formidable five-piece acoustic band take you on a festive journey packed with holiday's greats, from eras past and present! Songs from: Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Elvis, Louis Prima, […]

Season Sponsor - Lake Street Consulting:  Bill & Erica TourlasDave Simonett has spent almost two decades as the lead singer, guitar player and songwriter for the widely popular and beloved roots band, Trampled By Turtles. He also fronts Dead Man Winter, a bull-bodied, emotionally resonant brand of Americana-infused indie rock band. He now boldly steps […]

Sponsored By:  When music is given the benefit of instinct, imagination and inspiration, the results are  guaranteed to be good. So it ought to come as no surprise that the critically-acclaimed Annapolis  Maryland-based trio, appropriately dubbed Pressing Strings, has infused those elements within  their musical mantra from the beginning. The band —Jordan Sokel (Guitar/Vocals), Nick Welker  […]

Sponsored By: Crystal Bowersox, a northwest Ohio native, has built her world around music. By the age of 10, she was performing in local clubs and venues. On the cusp of 18 and with a curious heart, Crystal moved to Chicago, IL, where she spent her days busking on subway platforms between working odd jobs and […]

Sponsored by:  Mike and Jill Havey NOTE:  This show has now been moved indoors on Friday, September at 6:00 p.m. The performance will feature cocktail-style seating. Guests are welcome to bring snacks, and the bar will be open for your enjoyment. Pat McCurdy is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based cabaret singer/songwriter who has been entertaining audiences for […]

Now celebrating five decades of touring, Tom has been thrilling audiences here and abroad with hits like No Regrets, Circle Game, Remember Song, Urge for Going and Merrimack County.Tom Rush’s impact on the American music scene has been profound. He helped shape the folk revival in the ’60s, the folk-rock movement of the ‘70s, and […]

Daniel Van Kirk is a stand-up comedian whose comedy has charted at  #1 on Apple Music and last April released “Rose Gold”, his first special and second album. Daniel has been named a “Comic To Watch” by Comedy Central as well as one of JFL’s 42 in Toronto. You may know him from his characters […]

Karla Bonoff has been described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation. That description is not hyperbole. Bonoff has enjoyed critical acclaim, commercial success, enduring popularity, and the unwavering respect of her peers. Karla has seen her songs become hits for Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna Judd, and Linda Ronstadt. Many of Bonoff’s ballads are classics. […]

Harry Manx has been dubbed an “essential link” between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas. His unique sound is bewitching and deliciously addictive to listen to. Born on the Isle of Man, Manx spent his childhood in […]

Tinsley Ellis – Naked Truth Bio written by Marc Lipkin “An exciting, emotional guitarist and a strong, evocative songwriter…One of modern blues’ greatest performers.” –Vintage Guitar “A legend of American blues music…An American music treasure…Ellis delivers a sermon on the power and glory of the blues.” –Premier Guitar “Powerful, spine-tingling guitar and gritty, soulful vocals.” […]

With over 17 combined Canadian Folk Music, East Coast Music, and Music Nova Scotia awards and nominations, the JUNO-Nominated powerhouse duo, Cassie and Maggie, emerge as an unstoppable force on the global folk stage. Unleashing a magnetic energy, they seamlessly weave their deep Celtic heritage with contemporary influences. Committed to not just preserving but also […]

British born but American made, The BritPack was founded by two Brits in New York and have established a reputation as the most authentic British Invasion band in the US, covering the full timeline of the UK’s best music!

Della Mae is a GRAMMY-nominated all-woman string band featuring founding members Celia Woodsmith (lead vocalist/guitarist) and 2-time Grand National champion fiddle player Kimber Ludiker, along with guitarist Avril Smith, and two-time IBMA Bass Player of the Year Vickie Vaughn. Hailing from across North America, and reared in diverse musical styles, Della Mae is one of […]

Sonny Landreth and Cindy Cashdollar are making some rare duo appearances in 2025. The Louisiana slide guitar wizard's trademark bottle-neck chops and Cashdollar’s dobro and steel string talents culminate in world renowned showcases of guitar virtuosity. Revered for his unique slide guitar technique, Sonny Landreth has collaborated with many legendary performers including John Hiatt, Jimmy […]

Rucksack Revolution is the melding of two of Wisconsin’s most recognized modern singer-songwriters. Adam Greuel, of the high-energy stringband Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, and Sarah Vos, of the folk-inspired Dead Horses, draw from broad musical influences ranging from Leonard Cohen toFleetwood Mac to Gillian Welch & David Rawlings to Neil Young, to bring you a show that […]

“Fifty years have passed in a flash,” says pianist, songwriter, and vocalist Marcia Ball of her long and storied career.  Ball, the 2018 Texas State Musician Of The Year, has won worldwide fame and countless fans for her ability to ignite a full-scale roadhouse party every time she takes the stage. Born in Orange, Texas […]

Jesse Roper is a soul artist with a penchant for writing modern indie infused blues music and delivering bombastic live performances buoyed by his virtuosic guitar playing. His innate and impressive musical talent has served him well, giving him the flexibility to play with soul icon Booker T. Jones, rock veteran Colin James, blues belter […]

The Sweet Lillies are a genre-blending quartet known for their heartfelt, collaborative music, featuring Julie Gussaroff, Becca Bisque, Dustin Rohleder, and Jones Maynard. Combining guitar, viola, upright bass, drums, and ethereal harmonies, they craft a unique style called “Progressive-Americana,” drawing from genres like folk, rock, and hip-hop. Formed in 2013, the band’s dynamic live shows […]

Join Thrasher Opera House as we present the film FEBRUARY Doors open at 5 p.m., Showing at 6 p.m.  FREE to attend, Please RSVP, our bar will be open to purchase drinks. A recent Mexican immigrant (David Ezekiel Duran) struggles to fit into a small town in Wisconsin in winter, until discovering ice fishing.  Winner […]

Arkansauce calls forth melodies of the Ozark Mountains' rolling hills and raging rivers with their distinct blend of newgrass. This progressive string quartet features Tom Andersen on bass, guitarist Zac Archuleta, Ethan Bush on mandolin, and Adams Collins on banjo. Their music features improvisational string leads matched with complex melodies, intriguing rhythms, and deep thumping […]

Some folks are lucky to find what they love to do at an early age and quietly settle in for the long haul expanding and developing their work over the arc of a lifetime. Willy Porter is one of those artists. He has followed his own path to explore the sacred language that music truly […]

Join Thrasher Opera House as we present the documentary JAZZ FEST: A NEW ORLEANS STORY Doors open at 5 p.m., Showing at 6 p.m.  FREE to attend, Please RSVP, our bar will be open to purchase drinks. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell, aka “Jazz Fest,” is the signature annual music […]

Peter Mulvey has been a songwriter, road-dog, raconteur, and almost-poet since before he can remember. In 1989 he spent a year in Ireland, busking on the streets of Dublin and hitchhiking to whatever gigs he could find. Back stateside, he spent a couple years gigging through the bars of his native Midwest before taking off […]

THE HENHOUSE PROWLERS ARE BLUEGRASS AMBASSADORS. Founded two decades ago with the simple desire to play original and powerful bluegrass, this Chicago-bred quartet now finds themselves at the intersection of performance, diplomacy, and education. Onstage, the group's enthralling performances give audiences a sense of how much they love what they do. On record – including […]