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First broadcast in 1994, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour radio program showcasing the best live recordings from acclaimed music acts and entertainers who grace the Big Top Chautauqua stage each summer in beautiful Bayfield, WI. In the program's nearly 30 year history it has featured artists like Johnny Cash, B.B King, Brandi Carlile, Willie Nelson, Don McLean, and many more. Hosted by celebrated New York Times best-selling author Michael Perry-who weaves stories and humor throughout each episode - Tent Show Radio features performances from renowned national & regional artists, with regular appearances featuring Big Top’s own unique brand of shows that feature songs and stories performed by its acclaimed house band, The Blue Canvas Orchestra. Tent Show Radio is independently produced by Big Top Chautauqua, a non-profit performing arts organization, with a mission to present performances and events that celebrate history and the environment - along with their annual summer concert series - nestled in the woods on the shores of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands.

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August 9, 2024

The Wailin' Jennys

<p>On this episode of Tent Show Radio, beloved singer/songwriter trio<strong> The Wailin' Jennys</strong> perform a career spanning set, showcasing some of the most exciting and exquisite music on the folk-roots scene.<br /> <br /> The Wailin’ Jennys are Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody and Heather Masse —three distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect vocal sound. Musical chemistry and a dedicated following turned this one-off grouping of three singer/songwriters into one of today’s most beloved international folk groups. Although known primarily as an acoustic outfit, The Wailin’ Jennys have a wide range of musical backgrounds that have formed their musical sensibilities.</p> <p><br /> After the 2004 release of their first-full length album, the critically acclaimed <em>40 Days</em> , and due to their frequent appearances on Garrison’s Keillor’s public radio show <em>A Prairie Home Companion</em>, The Jennys exploded onto the roots music scene, performing at packed venues across the U.S. and throughout the world. Their next album, <em>Firecracker</em> , was a powerful follow-up to their debut album and found The Jennys stepping out of the folk realm and into the world of alt-country, pop and rock. Garnering much attention, it was nominated for a Juno Award and won a 2007 Folk Alliance Award for “Contemporary Release of the Year.” It charted for over 56 weeks on the Billboard charts and was followed up by their 2009 release Live at the Mauch Chunk Opera House, which spent over a year on the Billboard bluegrass charts.<br /> <br /> Through numerous solo endeavors and more than twenty years since their formation, The Wailin’ Jennys continue to create some of the most exciting and exquisite music on the folk-roots scene, stepping up their musical game with each critically-lauded recording and thrilling audiences with their renowned live performances.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class="piece-description"> <div class="column span-16"> <div class="piece-description"> <hr /></div> </div> </div> <div> </div> <p><strong>EPISODE CREDITS<br /></strong>Michael Perry - Host<br /> Phillip Anich - Announcer<br /> Keenan McIntyre - Engineer<br /> Gina Nagro - Marketing Support<br /> <br /></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW BIG TOP CHAUTAUQUA</strong><br /> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/bigtopchautauqua/">https://www.facebook.com/bigtopchautauqua/</a><br /> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/bigtopchautauqua/">https://www.instagram.com/bigtopchautauqua/</a><br /> <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtopchautauqua">https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtopchautauqua</a><br /> <a href= "https://twitter.com/BigBlueTent">https://twitter.com/BigBlueTent<br /> <br /></a></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW HOST MICHAEL PERRY<br /></strong><a class= "text-blue underline focus-visible" href= "https://sneezingcow.com/">https://sneezingcow.com/</a><br /> <a class="text-blue underline focus-visible" href= "https://www.facebook.com/sneezingcow">https://www.facebook.com/sneezingcow</a><br /> <a class="text-blue underline focus-visible" href= "https://www.instagram.com/sneezingcow/">https://www.instagram.com/sneezingcow/</a><br /> <a class="text-blue underline focus-visible" href= "https://twitter.com/sneezingcow/">https://twitter.com/sneezingcow/<br /> </a><strong><br /></strong></p> <p><strong>2024 TENT SHOW RADIO SPONSORS<br /></strong>Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce - <a href= "https://www.visitashland.com/">https://www.visitashland.com/</a>  <br /> Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau - <a href= "https://www.bayfield.org/">https://www.bayfield.org/</a>  <br /> Bayfield County Tourism - <a href= "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/150/Tourism">https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/150/Tourism</a>  <br /> The Bayfield Inn - <a href= "https://bayfieldinn.com/">https://bayfieldinn.com/</a>  <br /> Cable Area Chamber of Commerce - <a href= "https://www.cable4fun.com/">https://www.cable4fun.com/</a>  <br /> Kylmala Truss - <a href= "https://www.kylmalatruss.com/">https://www.kylmalatruss.com/</a> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>SPECIAL THANKS<br /></strong>Wisconsin Public Radio - <a href="https://www.wpr.org/">https://www.wpr.org/</a>  </p>

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July 18, 2024

Steve Earle and Zandi Holup

<p>With a career spanning over four decades, <strong>Steve Earle</strong> has proven himself a master storyteller and one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. In 1986, his record Guitar Town, was released to wide-spread critical acclaim, shooting to number one on the country charts, and is today, regarded as a classic of the Americana genre. While he first won an audience as a country artist, it didn't take long for him to demonstrate that designation was too narrow for him.<br /> <br /> His rough neck poetics, outspoken and unapologetic lyrical stance, and literate yet down to earth musings, have captivated audiences across genres, with his music running the gamut from country, bluegrass, and folk to the blues, roots, and rock. With 22 studio albums under his belt, he has found room for both personal and the political, often writing about the stuff of everyday life and the forces that shape and define our existence. Some of his most notable releases including his commercial breakthrough Copperhead Road (1988), and Grammy Award winning records The Revolution Starts...Now (2004), Washington Square Serenade (2007), and TOWNES (2009).<br /> <br /> The versatility in his discography, the strength of his work, and consistent critical acclaim has helped Earle attract a loyal following, who are more than happy to continue following his stylistic evolution.<br /> <br /> <br /> Cut from the same cloth as legendary folk singer-songwriters like Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and Joni Mitchell, <strong>Zandi Holup</strong>'s raw brand of original folk country flourishes through raw unfiltered storytelling reminiscent of Dolly Parton and emphasized by her emotive vocals. Her edgy, deeply emotional lyrics and unique voice set her apart. She sings about the good, the bad, and the ugly. Her music is a voice for the unheard.<br /> <br /> A Grassroots following placed her on the map as snippets of demos and unreleased songs resonated across social media in increasing numbers. Her first release, “Wait for You,” sat at No. 1 on the all-genre Spotify Fresh Finds playlist, amassing over a million streams with no promotion outside of her TikTok following. Named a 2023 Artist to Watch by The Nashville Briefing, Holup signed a publishing deal with Arthouse Entertainment and TurnTable Music in partnership with Universal Music Publishing, and a record deal with Big Loud Records in 2023.</p> <p> </p> <div class="piece-description"> <div class="column span-16"> <div class="piece-description"> </div> <div class="piece-description"> </div> <div class="piece-description"> </div> </div> </div> <p><strong>EPISODE CREDITS<br /></strong>Michael Perry - Host<br /> Phillip Anich - Announcer<br /> Keenan McIntyre - Engineer<br /> Gina Nagro - Marketing Support<br /> <br /> <strong>FOLLOW BIG TOP CHAUTAUQUA</strong><br /> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/bigtopchautauqua/">https://www.facebook.com/bigtopchautauqua/</a><br /> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/bigtopchautauqua/">https://www.instagram.com/bigtopchautauqua/</a><br /> <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtopchautauqua">https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtopchautauqua</a><br /> <a href= "https://twitter.com/BigBlueTent">https://twitter.com/BigBlueTent</a></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW HOST MICHAEL PERRY<br /></strong><a class= "text-blue underline focus-visible" href= "https://sneezingcow.com/">https://sneezingcow.com/</a><br /> <a class="text-blue underline focus-visible" href= "https://www.facebook.com/sneezingcow">https://www.facebook.com/sneezingcow</a><br /> <a class="text-blue underline focus-visible" href= "https://www.instagram.com/sneezingcow/">https://www.instagram.com/sneezingcow/</a><br /> <a class="text-blue underline focus-visible" href= "https://twitter.com/sneezingcow/">https://twitter.com/sneezingcow/</a><strong><br /> </strong></p> <p><strong>2024 TENT SHOW RADIO SPONSORS<br /></strong>Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce - <a href= "https://www.visitashland.com/">https://www.visitashland.com/</a> <br /> Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau - <a href= "https://www.bayfield.org/">https://www.bayfield.org/</a> <br /> Bayfield County Tourism - <a href= "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/150/Tourism">https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/150/Tourism</a> <br /> The Bayfield Inn - <a href= "https://bayfieldinn.com/">https://bayfieldinn.com/</a> <br /> Cable Area Chamber of Commerce - <a href= "https://www.cable4fun.com/">https://www.cable4fun.com/</a> <a href="https://washburnchamber.com/"><br /> <br /></a> <strong>SPECIAL THANKS<a href= "https://washburnchamber.com/"><br /></a></strong><a href= "https://washburnchamber.com/">Wisconsin Public Radio - </a><a href= "https://www.wpr.org/">https://www.wpr.org/</a> </p>

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July 18, 2024

A Salute to Glen Campbell

<p>On this episode of Tent Show Radio, experience a heartwarming presentation of <span class="Apple-style-span">Glen Campbell’</span>s biggest hits and the stories behind them, delivered by the music legend’s band leader and guitarist of 15 years, <span class="Apple-style-span">Jeff Dayton</span>.<br /> <br /> Nashville artist Jeff Dayton’s career is a success story built on hard work, faith and professionalism. The Minnesota native grew up heavily influenced by the music of guitar greats like Eric Clapton, Jerry Reed, Jimi Hendrix and, naturally, Glen Campbell. He formed the Jeff Dayton Band in Phoenix, Arizona in 1980. With a regional #1 hit under his belt, they opened shows for countless artists and major tours that passed through the city, eventually catching the eye of Glen Campbell who would quickly change his career forever.<br /> <br /> Dayton became Glen Campbell’s right-hand man, spending 15 years as the legendary musician’s guitarist and band leader. From the 1980’s to the 2000’s, they toured around the world and across all 50 states, performed at the White House, and appeared together on The Today Show and Glen’s PBS special with the South Dakota Orchestra. In the years that followed, Dayton had the honor of backing artists including Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Toby Keith, Buck Owens, Tracy Byrd, Bo Diddley, Dizzy Gillespie, Gene Autry, Mac Davis and would tour with megastar Kenny Chesney, Lee Greenwood, Sarah Darling, Tammy Cochran and others. After Glen Campbell’s passing in 2017, Jeff got so many requests for a show of the icon's music that he launched “Salute to Glen Campbell,” an intimate, upbeat presentation of his hits and the first-person stories of their years together.<br /> <br /> Dayton has created a truly uplifting and sentimental first-person tribute to one of the greatest artists of all time; he shares the stories behind the songs, the records Glen played on as a member of the Wrecking Crew in his LA studio days, and of course, some of Campbell’s classic country humor. Jeff Dayton continues to lead the band, which includes original drummer Tom Benton, as they perform to sold-out crowds across the country, playing hits like “Wichita Lineman,” “Gentle On My Mind,” “Rhinestone Cowboy,” and all the rest, just as they were performed with Glen Campbell.</p> <div class="piece-description"> <p> </p> <div class="column span-16"> <div class="piece-description"> </div> <div class="piece-description"> </div> </div> </div> <p><strong>EPISODE CREDITS<br /></strong>Michael Perry - Host<br /> Phillip Anich - Announcer<br /> Keenan McIntyre - Engineer<br /> Gina Nagro - Marketing Support<br /> <br /> <strong>FOLLOW BIG TOP CHAUTAUQUA</strong><br /> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/bigtopchautauqua/">https://www.facebook.com/bigtopchautauqua/</a><br /> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/bigtopchautauqua/">https://www.instagram.com/bigtopchautauqua/</a><br /> <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtopchautauqua">https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtopchautauqua</a><br /> <a href= "https://twitter.com/BigBlueTent">https://twitter.com/BigBlueTent</a></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW HOST MICHAEL PERRY<br /></strong><a class= "text-blue underline focus-visible" href= "https://sneezingcow.com/">https://sneezingcow.com/</a><br /> <a class="text-blue underline focus-visible" href= "https://www.facebook.com/sneezingcow">https://www.facebook.com/sneezingcow</a><br /> <a class="text-blue underline focus-visible" href= "https://www.instagram.com/sneezingcow/">https://www.instagram.com/sneezingcow/</a><br /> <a class="text-blue underline focus-visible" href= "https://twitter.com/sneezingcow/">https://twitter.com/sneezingcow/</a><strong><br /> </strong></p> <p><strong>2024 TENT SHOW RADIO SPONSORS<br /></strong>Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce - <a href= "https://www.visitashland.com/">https://www.visitashland.com/</a> <br /> Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau - <a href= "https://www.bayfield.org/">https://www.bayfield.org/</a> <br /> Bayfield County Tourism - <a href= "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/150/Tourism">https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/150/Tourism</a> <br /> The Bayfield Inn - <a href= "https://bayfieldinn.com/">https://bayfieldinn.com/</a> <br /> Cable Area Chamber of Commerce - <a href= "https://www.cable4fun.com/">https://www.cable4fun.com/</a> <a href="https://washburnchamber.com/"><br /> <br /></a> <strong>SPECIAL THANKS<a href= "https://washburnchamber.com/"><br /></a></strong><a href= "https://washburnchamber.com/">Wisconsin Public Radio - </a><a href= "https://www.wpr.org/">https://www.wpr.org/</a> </p>

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What is Tent Show Radio?

First broadcast in 1994, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour radio program showcasing the best live recordings from acclaimed music acts and entertainers who grace the Big Top Chautauqua stage each summer in beautiful Bayfield, WI. In the program's nearly 30 year history it has featured artists like Johnny Cash, B.B King, Brandi Carlile, Willie Nelson, Don McLean, and many more. Hosted by celebrated New York Times best-selling author Michael Perry-who weaves stories and humor throughout each episode - Tent Show Radio features performances from renowned national & regional artists, with regular appearances featuring Big Top’s own unique brand of shows that feature songs and stories performed by its acclaimed house band, The Blue Canvas Orchestra.

Tent Show Radio is independently produced by Big Top Chautauqua, a non-profit performing arts organization, with a mission to present performances and events that celebrate history and the environment - along with their annual summer concert series - nestled in the woods on the shores of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands.

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This podcast updates weekly.

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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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