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FEATURED EVENTS
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Kansas
The band has produced 8 gold albums, 3 sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of No Return, Best of), one platinum Live album (Two for the Show) and a million selling gold single (Dust in the Wind).
Kansas appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks in the 70’s and 80’s and played to sold-out arenas throughout North America, Europe and Japan. In fact, “Carry On Wayward Son” was the #2 most played track on classic rock radio in 1995 and went #1 in 1997.
In 1998, Kansas released an orchestral CD, “Always Never the Same” recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abby Road Studios in London. They followed with an orchestral tour accompanied by top-caliber symphony
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Hansel and Gretel
Join us for Missoula Children’s Theatre’s adaptation of Hansel & Gretel, an original adaptation of the classic children’s story. This full-scale musical features a talented cast and crew of local children from The Rosebud Theatre's Children Theater Camp.
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REO Speedwagon
REO Speedwagon - Kevin Cronin (lead vocals, guitar). Bruce Hall (bass), Neal Doughty (keyboards), Dave Amato (lead guitar) and Bryan Hitt (drums) - are ready to roll into 2007 full throttla with their brand new album FIND YOUR WAY HOME, their first studio collection of new material in more than a decade.
Since the release of their first record in 1971, REO Speedwagon has produced 17 critically acclaimed albums, including the 10-million seller, "Hi Infidelity." The band has scored 13 Top 40 singles, including the number one hits "Can't Fight This Feeling," and "Keep On Loving You," as well as timeless classics like "Roll With The Changes,""Ridin' The Storm Out,""Take It On The Run,""Time For Me To Fly,""Don't Let Him Go" and "Keep Pushin."
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Bill Allred 's Classic Jazz Band
We started this quest in late 1989, with our primary mission to find, research and play some of the almost forgotten arrangements of the early reading jazz bands. At the time we didn't realize what a Pandora's Box we were opening. Charts, interest and fans came from all over. Our efforts to try new sounds and combinations have resulted in some very unusual treatments of old and new musical material.
Now after 16 years and 12 recordings, we are still testing our musical resolve
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Styx
Spawned from a suburban Chicago basement in the early ‘70s, Styx would eventually transform into the virtual arena rock prototype by the late '70s and early '80s, due to a fondness for big rockers and soaring power ballads.
Early on, Styx's music reflected such then-current prog rockers as Emerson, Lake & Palmer and the Moody Blues, as evidenced by such releases as 1972's self-titled debut, 1973's Styx II, 1974's The Serpent Is Rising, and 1975's Man of Miracles. While the albums (as well as non-stop touring) helped the group to build a substantial following locally, Styx failed to break through to the mainstream, until a track originally from their second album, "Lady" started to get substantial airplay in late '74 on the Chicago radio station WLS-FM. The song was soon issued as a single nationwide, and quickly shot to number six on the singles chart, as Styx II was certified gold. By this time, however, the group had grown disenchanted with their record label and opted to sign on with A&M for their fifth release overall, 1975's Equinox (their former label would issue countless compilations over the years, culled from tracks off their early releases). On the eve of the tour in support of the album, original guitarist John Curulewski abruptly left the band, and was replaced by Tommy Shaw. Shaw proved to be the missing piece of the puzzle for Styx, as most of their subsequent releases throughout the late '70s earned at least platinum certification (1976's Crystal Ball, 1977's The Grand Illusion, 1978's Pieces of Eight, and 1979's Cornerstone), and spawned such hit singles and classic rock radio standards as "Come Sail Away," "Renegade," "Blue Collar Man" and "Fooling Yourself.”
The band decided that their first release of the '80s would be a concept album, 1981's Paradise Theater, which was loosely based on the rise and fall of a once-beautiful theater (which was supposedly used as a metaphor for the state of the U.S. at the time -- the Iranian hostage situation, the Cold War, Reagan, etc.). Paradise Theater became Styx's biggest hit of their career (selling over three million copies in a three-year period), as they became one of the U.S. top rock acts due to such big hit singles as "Too Much Time on My Hands". It also marked the first time in history that a band released four consecutive triple-platinum albums.
A career-encompassing live album, Caught in the Act, was issued in 1984, before Styx went on hiatus, and the majority of its members pursued solo projects throughout the remainder of the decade. A re-recording of their early hit, "Lady" (titled "Lady" '95"), for a Greatest Hits compilation, finally united Shaw with his former Styx band mates, which led to a full-on reunion tour in 1996. But drummer John Panozzo fell seriously ill at the time (due to a long struggle with alcoholism), which prevented him from joining the proceedings -- as he passed away in July of the same year. Although grief-stricken, Styx persevered with new drummer Todd Sucherman taking the place of Panozzo, as the Styx reunion tour became a surprise sold-out success, resulting in the release of a live album/video, 1997's "Return to Paradise," while a whole new generation of rock fans were introduced to the grandiose sounds of Styx via a humorous car ad which used the track "Mr. Roboto," as well as songs used in such TV shows as South Park and Freaks & Geeks.
Following 1999’s release of Brave New World, momentum snowballed. STYX, now Tommy Shaw, James “JY” Young, Lawrence Gowan, Todd Sucherman and Ricky Phillips (along with the occasional surprise appearance by original bassist Chuck Panozzo), have performed more live since ’99 than all of the previous years of its career combined. Two Super-Bowl appearances, Pollstar Box Office chart-topping tours with Def Leppard, Journey, REO Speedwagon, Bad Company (to name only a few), two more studio albums and no end in sight, STYX continues to conquer the planet, one venue at a time.
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Tim Wilson
Whether he's singing about a NASCAR driver's sexual orientation or doing commercials for Big O Tires, Tim Wilson can't be mistaken for someone else. The Georgia native's distinctive baritone twang has an edge of roughness -- like most of his comedy material.
Wilson's comic commentary covers subjects such as blind dates, cell phones and annoying relatives. Topics such as sex, politics and religion are not only addressed, they are dissected with a meticulous eye for detail and a somewhat-skewed worldview.
"My cousin told me a long time ago that I'm funniest when I'm mad," Wilson said in a phone interview earlier this week. "I'm meaner than the Blue Collar Comedy guys, and I have more opinions. I like to find someone in the audience who is young enough to be my kid or my niece and explain to them how America is really supposed to be."
Wilson is best known for such ditties as "The Jeff Gordon Song," "Trailer Love" and "First Baptist Bar & Grill," which he refers to as "my Freebird." Since inking a deal with Capitol Records in 1998, he's released more than a half-dozen albums, including "The Real Twang Thang," "I Should've Married My Father-in-Law" and "Hillbilly Homeboy." His latest CD, "Church League Softball Fist Fight," was released in November.
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Kenny Rogers
By now, Kenny Rogers has become such an icon that it’s easy to forget how he got there. The songs on 42 Ultimate Hits, bringing together the top songs of his career from the late 60s First Edition years up to his current return to the charts, offers a crash-course reminder that Rogers is a star because he excels at his craft.
Just look at the titles: “Lady,” “Ruby Don’t Take Your Love to Town,” “The Gambler,” “She Believes in Me,” “Islands in the Stream,” “We’ve Got Tonight,” “Buy Me A Rose.” Not a ditty among them. Then listen. The sweetly raspy vocals are instantly identifiable as Kenny Rogers - he sounds like nobody else. More importantly, he inhabits each song, making it vivid and tangible. For more than five decades, Rogers has delivered memorable songs, drawing fans among rock, pop, soul and country audiences. .
When one singer makes such an indelible mark, that’s not mere luck or even simple talent. “I really, really love what I’m doing,” Rogers says. “People survive longer if they love what they’re doing. Because you just don’t quit.”
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Compania Flamenco Jose Porcel
Ballet Flamenco José Porcel performs a seductive blend of traditional and modern flamenco, an evocative art form that probably originated around the 15th century, during the Gypsies' encounter with the people of southern Spain. A former principal with the National Ballet of Spain, Porcel has performed to wide acclaim and his lavish music and dance spectacles display both abundant creative genius and a desire to challenge convention while honoring tradition. Spain's El Pais has praised Porcel for "a stamp that differentiates him from the typical dancer, with his breadth and lean profile, his strong dramatic accent that helps him to command respect on the stage."
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The Lowe Family
This is the one you've been waiting for! From dramatic Irish step-dancing to extraordinary fiddle-playing, plus so much more, this highly talented family of nine dazzles audiences around the country and around the globe!
Live from one of the largest theatres in Branson, Missouri, the Lowe Family takes the stage to perform two entertaining hours of fast-paced musical excitement. From bluegrass to Bach, this talent-packed family offers an amazing blend of show-stopping classical, Broadway, ballroom dance, Irish, jazz, swing, clog, tap, old-time melodies, six-part harmony, patriotic, bluegrass, and Gospel. Parents Robert and LeeAndra have led their children Kendra, Kara, Doug, Korinne, Kysha and Kayli from Russia to the Kennedy Center, in Europe, Canada, Latin America, China, and throughout the United States, performing a high-energy spectacular. Thrill to their lush harmonies and then fasten your seat belt as their fingers and feet fly–culminating in a stirring patriotic tribute that’s the talk of the town!
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The Oak Ridge Boys
Theirs is one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of the Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of Country hits and a Number One Pop smash, earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA, and ACM awards and garnered a host of other industry and fan accolades. Every time they step before an audience, the Oaks bring three decades of charted singles, and 50 years of tradition, to bear on a stage show widely acknowledged as among the most exciting anywhere. And each remains as enthusiastic about the process as they have ever been.
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Foreigner
"Throughout the 70s and 80s, Foreigner was universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world, racking up scores of smash hits, multi-platinum albums, and sold out concert tours.
From "Cold as Ice" to "Hot Blooded," "Urgent" to "Jukebox Hero," "Waiting for a Girl Like You" to the chart topper "I Want to Know What Love is," Foreigner's thrilling mix of blustery blues and impeccably crafted pop continues to captivate generation after generation of music fans.
Today, some 30 years later, Foreigner is an ensemble of talented musicians each adding their individual credentials to the mix to make the band stronger and more powerful than ever."
- foreigneronline.com
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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REO Speedwagon
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Thursday
7/17/2008
8:00 pm CST
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The Rosebud Theatre
Effingham, IL |
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Bill Allred 's Classic Jazz Band
Bill Allred's Classic Jazz Band
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Friday
7/18/2008
7:30 pm CST
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The Rosebud Theatre
Effingham, IL |
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Hansel and Gretel
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Saturday
8/9/2008
6:00 pm CST
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The Rosebud Theatre
Effingham, IL |
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Tim Wilson
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Friday
8/22/2008
8:00 pm CST
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The Rosebud Theatre
Effingham, IL |
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Styx
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Thursday
9/4/2008
8:00 pm CST
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The Rosebud Theatre
Effingham, IL |
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Tickets go on sale on 7/7/2008 at 9:00 am CST
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Kansas
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Friday
9/19/2008
8:00 pm CST
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The Rosebud Theatre
Effingham, IL |
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Tickets go on sale on 7/19/2008 at 9:00 am CST
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Kenny Rogers
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Sunday
10/5/2008
7:30 pm CST
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The Rosebud Theatre
Effingham, IL |
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Tickets go on sale on 8/5/2008 at 9:00 am CST
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Compania Flamenco Jose Porcel
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Sunday
10/12/2008
6:00 pm CST
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The Rosebud Theatre
Effingham, IL |
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Tickets go on sale on 8/12/2008 at 9:00 am CST
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The Oak Ridge Boys
The Oak Ridge Boys '08
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Friday
10/17/2008
8:00 pm CST
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The Rosebud Theatre
Effingham, IL |
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Tickets go on sale on 8/18/2008 at 9:00 am CST
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The Lowe Family
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Saturday
10/25/2008
7:30 pm CST
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The Rosebud Theatre
Effingham, IL |
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Tickets go on sale on 8/25/2008 at 9:00 am CST
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