BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Thrasher Opera House - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.thrasheroperahouse.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Thrasher Opera House REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T193000 DTSTAMP:20260724T162651Z CREATED:20260622T050013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T162651Z UID:10000573-1794684600-1794684600@www.thrasheroperahouse.com SUMMARY:The Fabulous Thunderbirds feat. Kim Wilson: A Tribute to Chicago Blues DESCRIPTION:Presenting Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSeason Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Harmonica Master Returns to His Musical Roots \nKim Wilson\, the legendary harmonica virtuoso and frontman of The Fabulous Thunderbirds\, is preparing for what may be his most personally meaningful tour yet. The upcoming “A Tribute to Chicago Blues” tour represents a homecoming of sorts for Wilson\, who cut his teeth playing alongside the very architects of the Chicago blues sound during the genre’s golden era. \n“That’s where I live\,” Wilson says about Chicago blues. “This is what I love. It’s what I’ve always loved. Everything else that I do\, I try and put that mojo on it.” \nEarly Immersion in the Scene \nWilson’s connection to Chicago blues runs deep\, stretching back to his teenage years when he was fortunate enough to witness and learn from the masters themselves. “I was probably about 16 years old\, maybe even 15\,” Wilson recalls about when he first became aware of the Chicago blues scene. “All my friends were listening to that stuff and all those guys were coming in and playing live everywhere you can imagine.” \nThe young Wilson saw legends like Johnny Shines\, Muddy Waters\, George “Harmonica” Smith\, and Jimmy Reed perform live. More remarkably\, he got to play with them. “I played with Eddie Taylor when I was 18 or 19 years old. That’s about as Chicago blues as you can get\,” he notes. \nThe Sound  \nWhat set Chicago blues apart from other regional styles was its distinctive mood and power. “Something about Chicago blues\, those guys really knew how to set a mood\,” Wilson explains. The migration of blues musicians from the rural South to Chicago created a unique fusion. “They take their district\, their region\, and they bring it to another city. And it morphs into a combination of a couple of things\,” Wilson observes. \nThe urban environment demanded amplification\, which fundamentally changed the sound. “These musicians performed in a lot of other places before they got to Chicago. They soaked up the different scenes across the country\,” Wilson says. “Then they put those sounds through an amplifier. Because they were playing in bars. You can’t be heard otherwise.” \nChicago blues was also distinguished by its harmonica-driven sound\, featuring legends like Little Walter\, James Cotton\, and Big Walter. “A lot of Chicago blues was built around the harmonica\,” Wilson notes\, explaining his natural gravitation toward the genre. \nThe Human Element \nOne aspect Wilson emphasizes about the Chicago blues masters is their approachability despite their legendary status. “They were just regular people. That was the thing\,” he reflects. “People like Jimmy Rogers\, I worked with him\, and I love covering his stuff. But he was just a normal guy… with a lot of talent. The same with Muddy Waters\, the originator of electric Chicago blues. I would go out to eat with him after a show and no one knew exactly who he was\, but they knew he was somebody important. Even the king carried himself like a normal human being.” \nThis down-to-earth quality extended throughout the blues community. “Big stars\, people like B.B. King\, people like Bobby Blue Bland\, they were still very normal people. That’s because they came from normal backgrounds. They came from having nothing to having a bit of something.” \nA Musical Ecosystem \nWilson describes the Chicago blues scene as a thriving ecosystem where hundreds of clubs supported a vibrant community of musicians. “A lot of those guys rarely left the city. They were all playing clubs in Chicago. There were hundreds of them.” This concentration created an environment where musicians constantly pushed each other to excel. \nThe personal connections Wilson forged during this era remain vivid. “Literally it was like playing basketball with Michael Jordan every single time\,” he says. “You’re playing with all your heroes. It was an incredible time to be alive.” \nThe Upcoming Tour \nThe “Tribute to Chicago Blues” tour will feature a mix of classic chestnuts and deeper cuts from the Chicago blues catalog. “There will be a lot more traditional songs in the set\,” Wilson explains. “We haven’t decided exactly how we’re going to mix it up yet\, but I’m hoping I can do this for a little while\, to be honest with you.” \nHowever\, Wilson will maintain his traditional approach of not using set lists. “I prefer to let the energy of the crowd and the performance dictate the evening’s direction.” \nAuthenticity and Individual Voice \nWilson emphasizes the importance of individual expression within the blues tradition. “You have to do your own thing\,” he insists. “When people come see me and they see this band\, they know that they’re going to get something unique\, even if it’s in that genre.” \nThis philosophy reflects something he learned from the masters themselves. “One great thing about these guys\, that does not happen today very often\, is they all have their own personality. They all have their own style. They all have their own delivery. They were all unique inside that musical genre.” \nLooking Forward \nAs Wilson prepares to take audiences on this musical journey\, he hopes fans will dig deeper into the music’s origins. “When you hear us doing stuff\, certain songs\, dig back to where the original came from. Find out who did it. You will probably end up owning everything they ever did\, like I do.” \nThe “Tribute to Chicago Blues” tour promises to be more than just a series of concerts — it’s a master class in authenticity\, delivered by someone who learned from the source and has spent decades perfecting his craft while maintaining his own distinctive voice within the tradition. \n \n \n \n \n \n The only authorized source for online ticket sales is thrasheroperahouse.com – any other website\, secondary or tertiary ticket agency\, or ticket broker is not a verified ticketing agent. Tickets purchased from an unauthorized website may be counterfeit\, stolen\, or otherwise void and may not be valid for admission to the event.  Please note: All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges are allowed for ticket or service fees. \nDoors open 45 minutes before show time \nAccessible seating is available. You may purchase it through the standard process\, but if you need to discuss your specific needs or require additional assistance\, please call our office at 920.294.4279 after your purchase. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caestecker Experience Passes are available for this show.  Please visit the Caestecker Public Library\, 518 Hill St. Green Lake\, WI to check out FREE tickets for the show.  Caestecker Library patrons with a valid library card can attend a performance at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake. Each family may receive tickets for up to two (2) shows per season\, with a maximum of four (4) tickets per selected performance date. Seasons run from January to May and June to December. Tickets may not be resold and have no cash value. Thrasher Opera House reserves the right to deny entry. Experience passes can be checked out at the library during the week of the show—no holds allowed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Supported By: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hospitality Sponsors:  URL:https://www.thrasheroperahouse.com/event/thefabulousthunderbirds/ LOCATION:Thrasher Opera House\, 506 Mill Street\, Green Lake\, WI\, 54941\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thrasheroperahouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/thefabulousthunderbirdswebsite.png ORGANIZER;CN="Thrasher Opera House":MAILTO:info@thrasheroperahouse.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T150000 DTSTAMP:20260724T162955Z CREATED:20260514T145936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T162955Z UID:10000563-1796482800-1796482800@www.thrasheroperahouse.com SUMMARY:Ryanhood - Holiday Matinee DESCRIPTION:Season Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nAn afternoon of songs and storytelling\, heartstrings and laughter\, A Winter’s Evening with Ryanhood is a live holiday touring show based on the duo’s record\, On Christmas\, that showcases the high-energy\, big-harmony\, dueling acoustic guitar approach that Ryanhood fans across the country have come to expect.  Featuring a blend of original holiday compositions\, wintry covers\, and reworked classics woven together with holiday stories and memories\, Ryan David Green and Cameron Hood invite audiences to experience the joy\, depth\, intimacy\, and excitement of the holiday season by sharing A Winter’s Evening with Ryanhood. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The only authorized source for online ticket sales is thrasheroperahouse.com – any other website\, secondary or tertiary ticket agency\, or ticket broker is not a verified ticketing agent. Tickets purchased from an unauthorized website may be counterfeit\, stolen\, or otherwise void and may not be valid for admission to the event.  Please note: All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges are allowed for ticket or service fees. \nDoors open at 2:15 p.m. | Show starts at 3:00 p.m. \nAccessible seating is available. You may purchase it through the standard process\, but if you need to discuss your specific needs or require additional assistance\, please call our office at 920.294.4279 after your purchase. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caestecker Experience Passes are available for this show.  Please visit the Caestecker Public Library\, 518 Hill St. Green Lake\, WI to check out FREE tickets for the show.  Caestecker Library patrons with a valid library card can attend a performance at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake. Each family may receive tickets for up to two (2) shows per season\, with a maximum of four (4) tickets per selected performance date. Seasons run from January to May and June to December. Tickets may not be resold and have no cash value. Thrasher Opera House reserves the right to deny entry. Experience passes can be checked out at the library during the week of the show—no holds allowed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Supported By: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hospitality Sponsors:  URL:https://www.thrasheroperahouse.com/event/ryanhoodwinter2026/ LOCATION:Thrasher Opera House\, 506 Mill Street\, Green Lake\, WI\, 54941\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thrasheroperahouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/RYANHOOD-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Thrasher Opera House":MAILTO:info@thrasheroperahouse.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270128T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270128T193000 DTSTAMP:20260724T163222Z CREATED:20260309T150029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T163222Z UID:10000541-1801164600-1801164600@www.thrasheroperahouse.com SUMMARY:Skerryvore - Thursday Seated - 2027 DESCRIPTION:What are Skerryvore? They’re like no one else. Epic of melody\, intimate of feeling and plugged into the roots of Scotland but blasting out to the world.  \nThree time winners of Scotland’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ award\, Skerryvore have evolved from their humble beginnings to become one of the country’s leading forces in a thriving live music scene. At the forefront of a movement that has reinvented and reignited a traditional Scottish scene for a modern\, multicultural audience\, the band have brought their high energy performances to audiences across the globe. From their early days in Scottish West Coast halls and bars\, to festival crowds in the USA\, Canada\, Australia and throughout the UK and Europe\, Skerryvore’s wide range of influences and talent produce a musically expansive\, immersive yet intimate set that excites and captivates audiences. \nWith a mix of bagpipes\, fiddles\, accordions\, and whistles\, alongside guitar and vocals\, underpinned by driving bass\, drums and keys\, Skerryvore represent the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music. Their now 7 studio albums demonstrate the wide range of influences the individual musicians bring to the mix – a unique fusion of folk\, trad\, pop and rock. \nThree singles from the latest album ‘Tempus’\, released in April 2023\, all featured on the BBC Radio 2 new music playlist\, and the album went to number 1 in both the Official Scottish Album and UK Folk Albums charts\, and entered the top 40 in the Official UK Charts. Skerryvore took their Tempus Tour to audiences across the UK\, Europe and USA\, with their unique fusion appealing to a wider mix of age groups and tastes. \n \n \n \n \n \n The only authorized source for online ticket sales is thrasheroperahouse.com – any other website\, secondary or tertiary ticket agency\, or ticket broker is not a verified ticketing agent. Tickets purchased from an unauthorized website may be counterfeit\, stolen\, or otherwise void and may not be valid for admission to the event.  Please note: All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges are allowed for ticket or service fees. \nDoors open 45 minutes before show time \nAccessible seating is available. You may purchase it through the standard process\, but if you need to discuss your specific needs or require additional assistance\, please call our office at 920.294.4279 after your purchase. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supported By:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hospitality Sponsors: URL:https://www.thrasheroperahouse.com/event/2027-skerryvore-thursday-seated/ LOCATION:Thrasher Opera House\, 506 Mill Street\, Green Lake\, WI\, 54941\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thrasheroperahouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Beautiful-Mistakes-1920x1080-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Thrasher Opera House":MAILTO:info@thrasheroperahouse.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270129T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270129T193000 DTSTAMP:20260727T185946Z CREATED:20260309T150046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T185946Z UID:10000542-1801251000-1801251000@www.thrasheroperahouse.com SUMMARY:Skerryvore - Friday Standing - 2027 DESCRIPTION:What are Skerryvore? They’re like no one else. Epic of melody\, intimate of feeling and plugged into the roots of Scotland but blasting out to the world. \nThree time winners of Scotland’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ award\, Skerryvore have evolved from their humble beginnings to become one of the country’s leading forces in a thriving live music scene. At the forefront of a movement that has reinvented and reignited a traditional Scottish scene for a modern\, multicultural audience\, the band have brought their high energy performances to audiences across the globe. From their early days in Scottish West Coast halls and bars\, to festival crowds in the USA\, Canada\, Australia and throughout the UK and Europe\, Skerryvore’s wide range of influences and talent produce a musically expansive\, immersive yet intimate set that excites and captivates audiences. \nWith a mix of bagpipes\, fiddles\, accordions\, and whistles\, alongside guitar and vocals\, underpinned by driving bass\, drums and keys\, Skerryvore represent the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music. Their now 7 studio albums demonstrate the wide range of influences the individual musicians bring to the mix – a unique fusion of folk\, trad\, pop and rock. \nThree singles from the latest album ‘Tempus’\, released in April 2023\, all featured on the BBC Radio 2 new music playlist\, and the album went to number 1 in both the Official Scottish Album and UK Folk Albums charts\, and entered the top 40 in the Official UK Charts. Skerryvore took their Tempus Tour to audiences across the UK\, Europe and USA\, with their unique fusion appealing to a wider mix of age groups and tastes.\n \n \n \n \n \n The only authorized source for online ticket sales is thrasheroperahouse.com – any other website\, secondary or tertiary ticket agency\, or ticket broker is not a verified ticketing agent. Tickets purchased from an unauthorized website may be counterfeit\, stolen\, or otherwise void and may not be valid for admission to the event.  Please note: All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges are allowed for ticket or service fees. \nDoors open 45 minutes before show time \nAccessible seating is available. You may purchase it through the standard process\, but if you need to discuss your specific needs or require additional assistance\, please call our office at 920.294.4279 after your purchase. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caestecker Experience Passes are available for this show.  Please visit the Caestecker Public Library\, 518 Hill St. Green Lake\, WI to check out FREE tickets for the show.  Caestecker Library patrons with a valid library card can attend a performance at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake. Each family may receive tickets for up to two (2) shows per season\, with a maximum of four (4) tickets per selected performance date. Seasons run from January to May and June to December. Tickets may not be resold and have no cash value. Thrasher Opera House reserves the right to deny entry. Experience passes can be checked out at the library during the week of the show—no holds allowed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Supported By: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hospitality Sponsors: URL:https://www.thrasheroperahouse.com/event/2027-skerryvore-friday-standing/ LOCATION:Thrasher Opera House\, 506 Mill Street\, Green Lake\, WI\, 54941\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thrasheroperahouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/skerryvore-toh-1920x1080-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Thrasher Opera House":MAILTO:info@thrasheroperahouse.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR