Thrasher Opera House

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 […]

Welcome to Ancient Greece, where the focus is on the big tournament! The Olympic Games are starting soon, and the Cyclops and Titans are both expecting to win big in the Games. But the tournament can’t start without Hercules. Will the legendary strongman of the ancient World spark the flame and start the festivities on […]

An audition for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of HERCULES will be held on Monday, January 20, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Those auditioning should arrive between 3:30 and 4 p.m. and plan to stay for two hours. Parents are welcome to stay for auditions as well. Some cast members will be asked to […]

The Fox Cities Swing Band has been together for over twelve years. The band specializes in the ’40s and 50’s jazz standards from the big band era. The ensemble is made up of a variety of musicians from all over the Fox Valley area. On average, the ensemble plays six to ten times a year for events at retirement communities, fundraisers, birthday parties, community events, and wedding receptions.

A perfect blend of musical talent and comic timing. Their interaction with audiences combined with their spontaneous humor makes each show refreshing and exciting. The Alley Cats never miss a beat as they bring their own contemporary style to the great songs of the 50s and 60s. Together, their freshness and talent make them truly […]

A perfect blend of musical talent and comic timing. Their interaction with audiences combined with their spontaneous humor makes each show refreshing and exciting. The Alley Cats never miss a beat as they bring their own contemporary style to the great songs of the 50s and 60s. Together, their freshness and talent make them truly […]

Mr Sun comprises some of the most original musicians to apply themselves to the American String Band. Legendary fiddler Darol Anger is at home in a number of musical genres, some of which he helped to invent, and is a member of the original "nuclear" generation of pickers who extended Bluegrass, Jazz, and Classical music […]

Light flickers in even the darkest of spaces and smallest cracks. Similarly, The Empty Pockets ignite a bright flame of their own by harnessing a joyful friction between Americana, folk, and rock ‘n’ roll spiked with roots soul. The Chicago quartet—Josh Solomon , Erika Brett , Nate Bellon , and Adam Balasco —lean on an unspoken, yet airtight musical dialogue honed by countless miles on the road, […]

Join us for a special pop-up concert at Thrasher Opera House! Cocktail & Appetizer Hour:  5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Performance from Beth Bombara:  6:30 pm 506 Session - Cocktail style seating Beth Bombara’s It All Goes Up is for this moment what Kathleen Edwards’ Back To Me was for the early 2000s. It’s all […]

Enjoy a delightful evening of pizza and fine wine while supporting the Thrasher Opera House on Monday, October 21 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join us at Vines & Rushes Winery in Ripon, for a Cause of the Monday’s event, where 25% of all food sales, along with any additional cash donations, will go […]

Soon before Willie Watson turned 18, he met God in an apple orchard. Or at the very least, he met there a man named Ruby Love, the older friend of a high-school buddy who had an enormous Martin guitar and a seemingly bigger understanding of the American folk songbook. Watson was existentially thirsty: A high-school […]

Stop in to rest and recharge at the Thrasher Harvest Fest Oasis. 10 AM - 4 PM Bar open serving some specialty items10 AM - 4 PM Art Gallery Store Open 11 AM Behind the scenes tour of Thrasher Opera House 1 PM -3 PM Rose Canyon Band - Country Rock   Indoors - We'll […]

Join us for a night of glitz, glam and GROOVE for the arts at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, WI! 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 | 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟲:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 Platinum Sponsors: Havey Communications, INC., Mike & Jill Havey Dress to impress as the DANCING QUEEN in glitzy sequins, rock the dance floor in glam […]

Rust belt blues shouter and guitar slinger Larry McCray was born in 1960 in Magnolia, Ark., about 12 miles from the Louisiana line. He spent his early years on a farm as the second youngest of nine siblings. After trying his hand at saxophone in school, his older (and only) sister, Clara, introduced Larry to […]

A hybrid of Minnesota and Wisconsin, this comedian is a favorite on radio and podcasts. She’s appeared in Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival and HBO’s Andy Kaufman Awards. TV credits include Conan, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and Last Comic Standing

Corky Siegel is known internationally as one of the worlds great blues harmonica players, blues pianist, singer and writer of unusual songs, a Chamber Blues progenitor and sole pioneer/composer of award-winning revolutionary works that weave blues and classical forms together.  He celebrates 58 years of performance, a co-founder of the popular Siegel-Schwall Band, and a Chicago […]

Over the course of her career as an award-winning artist, singer/songwriter/guitarist Samantha Fish has brought extraordinary power to her self-expression, capturing her inner world in combustible riffs, visceral rhythms, and spine-tingling vocal work. The first-ever collaborative album from Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton, Death Wish Blues is a body of work born from a shared passion for […]