Thrasher Opera House Presents
By Thrasher Opera House
Hosted by Executive Director Rachael Avery.
Thrasher Opera House PresentsJun 23, 2022
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Daniel Van Kirk
Comedian Daniel Van Kirk is no stranger to this area of Wisconsin. Thrasher Opera House is happy to welcome him to our stage on May 18th. The voice of Flips Whitefudge, podcast host of Pen Pals and Dumb People Town. Tickets are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Feufollet
We welcome the Louisana band Feufollet to the TOHP podcast. They perform at Thrasher Opera House on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Tickets are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Rachael Kilgour
We learn more about the artist Rachael Kilgour @rachaelkilgourmusic , who will open for Willy Porter on Saturday, February 17, at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake. Tickets are available now at www.thrasheroperahouse.com
Thrasher Opera House Presents - Reverie Road
Jason chats with Win Horan of the Celtic band Reverie Road in the latest episode. They perform at Thrasher Opera House on Friday, February 9th at 7:30 p.m. We chat about the band lineup with an international flair and the new music they are releasing.
Thrasher Opera House Presents - Comedian Johnny Beehner
Johnny Beehner brings his clean comedy show to Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake WI on Saturday, January 27 2024. This Madison, WI based comedian has performed on The Late Show with David Letterman, AXS Comedy, DryBar and more. Tickets are available for just $30
Thrasher Opera House Presents - The Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest On the Road
Sims and Maggie from Harmonious Wail chat about the upcoming event at Thrasher Opera House on January 26, 2024. Featuring some of the best Gypsy Jazz performers from around the world. Tickets are just $25
Thrasher Opera House Presents: The Barefoot Movement
In this episode of TOHP, we talk with Noah Wall from @TheBarefootMovement. We cover a lot, including their upcoming Holiday show at Thrasher, how she ended up in the music business and Soles4Souls.
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Matt Schofield
In this episode of TOHP we talk with Blues guitarist Matt Schofield, who has been touring for 20 years and playing for 30 years. It all started after watching a video with BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Albert Collins. Whew...what an introduction.
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Peter Lowenstein
In this episode, we spend time with Thrasher Reaches Out performer and Ripon College junior Peter Lowenstein. Learn about our program and catch a familiar tune from Peter on the guitar. His concert and reception will be on Friday, December 8, at 7:00 p.m.
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Barnaby Bright
We had the honor of chatting with Becky & Nathan from @BarnabyBrightMusic recently to give our guests a chance to know the artist. We hope you can join us on Saturday, November 04, at 7:30 p.m. for a great show.
Thrasher Opera House Presents: The Brit Pack
We chatted with Mark Sidney Johnson of The Brit Pack. Four Berkley College musicians who happen to play UK hits. They'll play at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on October 14, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com
Thrasher Opera House Presents: The Wenzel's & YARN
People often wonder how we do the booking for Thrasher. Many times, it's from recommendations from our guests. David & Ruth Wenzel join the podcast to discuss YARN and their upcoming performance at Thrasher Opera House on September 9.
Thrasher Opera House Presents - Lakeapalooza 2023
Our friends at Hometown Broadcasting handle this podcast as Mike Casper is joined by Mike & Jill Havey, along with Green Lake Chamber Director Lisa Meier, to talk about the community event happening on September 02 at the American Legion in Green Lake, Wisconsin. It's Lakeapalooza!
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Adrian+Meredith
Tennessee's Adrian+Meredith chat about their upcoming Cedar Ridge Session Show in Ripon, WI, on July 27. Where else can you hear alt-country gypsy jazz punk rock polish inspired music?
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Dig Deep
We chat with Alex from Dig Deep about their upcoming Cedar Ridge Sessions show with us in Ripon, WI, on Friday, July 28, 2023. Tickets are still available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Second City Comedian Rhapsody
We chat with Chaz from Second City about the upcoming Green Lake shows on July 15.
Thrasher Opera House Presents Gangstagrass
Our friends in Gangstagrass returned to Thrasher Opera House on May 13, hear what they've been up to.
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Ana Egge
Artist Ana Egge joins the Thrasher Opera House Presents podcast to talk about her upcoming show with Iris Dement in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Friday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. Ana chats about making her way to Brooklyn, Iris as a mentor, and how cool it is just to be doing what she is doing.
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Mike Farris
We talk with artist Mike Farris. We discuss his past work as the Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies' lead singer and his simple life philosophy.
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Kayla Reeves
On this episode, we chat with Thrasher Opera House's new Box Office & Events Manager, Kayla.
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Dan Augustine
Dan Augustine is a Madison area artist responsible for designing the current Cedar Ridge Sessions poster art.
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Kyshona
We talk with Nashville artist Kyshona about her work as a music therapist turned performer, her social activism, and the people she loves to empower. Kyshona performs at Thrasher Opera House on Saturday, April 29. Tickets are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Tim Lyke
Board of Directors member Tim Lyke visits Thrasher Opera House Presents to talk about Session Americana, JD Souther, Jimmy Webb, and more great shows he has attended. Thanks Tim!
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Radio Day Spring 2023
Rachael joins Jason at Hometown Broadcasting for Radio Day 2023 to chat about upcoming shows, the Summer Release Party, and more.
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Danielle Nicole
In this episode, we chat with Danielle of the Danielle Nicole Band—a powerhouse blues/rock trio with a soulful sound that will shake the stage. Jason goes full fan boy.
Thrasher Opera House Presents: The HillBenders
Hometown Broadcasting's Mike Casper talks with Jim Rea of The HillBenders about their upcoming show on February 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets still remain at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279
Thrasher Opera House Presents: A.J. Croce
Over his ten studio albums, it’s clear that A.J. Croce holds an abiding love for all types of musical genres: Blues, Soul, Pop, Jazz, and Rock n’ Roll. A virtuosic piano player, Croce toured with B.B. King and Ray Charles before age 21. Over his career, he has performed with many musicians, from Willie Nelson to the Neville Brothers, Béla Fleck to Ry Cooder. A.J. has also co-written songs with such formidable tunesmiths as Leon Russell, Dan Penn, Robert Earl Keen, and multi-Grammy winner Gary Nicholson. His albums have all charted and done so on an impressive array of charts: Top 40, Blues, Americana, Jazz, College, and Radio 1. The Nashville-based singer/songwriter has also landed 20 singles on various Top 20 charts. While it’s clear A.J.’s recordings and shows span many aforementioned genres, his tastes and extended influences reach even further to classical styles and world music styles, from Latin Jazz to music from Africa, Eastern Europe, and India. Tickets for A.J. Croce at Thrasher Opera House on February 4 are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Janet Planet
Returning from her recent performance at the London Jazz Festival, WAMI Hall of Famer, Janet Planet performs the beautifully crafted love songs of 5X Grammy-winning composer Johnny Mandel. Sit back and relax with someone you love at a romantic table in our newly designed cabaret setting. Tickets are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Missoula Children's Theatre
The Missoula Children's Theatre returns to Thrasher Opera House in January of 2023 for its 40th production on January 21. Auditions will be held on January 16 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thrasher Executive Director Rachael Avery chats with Missoula Directors Josie & Nicole, who are excited to be coming to Green Lake, WI.
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Sbowe
Sbowe is the solo project of Rachel Icenogle, a versatile cellist and composer based in Calabria, Italy, with a mind for new and interesting sounds. Sbowe thrives in the scratchy, creaky, whirly sounds the cello can make, layering diverse musical textures in a lush groundwork for wild fables about insects and impressionistic stories about human batteries. In November 2022, Sbowe released a new EP called Morimus.
“…the two tracks here create massive, textural, exquisite movements that feel poetic as they feel intentional. It’s like we’re observing both the gorgeous and tense moments of nature unfold in real time, punctuated by a variety of cello sounds. Calm meets the storm with Sbowe’s Morimus.”
-Ben Slowey, Breaking & Entering Milwaukee
http://www.rachelicenogle.com/
Tickets: $15
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Robin Spielberg's Spirit of the Holiday
Robin Spielberg is one of America’s most beloved pianist/composers. With an impressive tour schedule and eighteen recordings, this Steinway Artist has been winning the hearts of listeners around the world with her compelling melodies and sensitive piano technique since debuting her first recording of original solos for piano, “Heal of the Hand.” This evening will include Robin’s gorgeous arrangements for the season, from traditional Christmas carols to winter favorites, as well as tales from the bench that uplift and inspire. Thanks to a grant from Arts Midwest, high school choir students will join Spielberg on the Thrasher stage for a public holiday performance that incorporates the joy of the season with sing-a-longs, meaningful reflection, fun stories, and concert films which will leave the audience feeling uplifted and in the spirit of the season. Tickets for the show on December 10 are $24 and are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Damn Tall Buildings
Making their Wisconsin debut is Damn Tall Buildings from Brooklyn, NY. Whether sharing lead vocals and instrumental solos or blending their voices into loose, joyous harmony, the four members of Damn Tall Buildings blend elements of bluegrass, blues, roots-rock, and vintage swing to create a captivating, high-energy sound. "If you like your bluegrass served with a little punch, attitude, grit, and gravy, with that busking spirit that was so present and palpable in the early incarnations of Old Crow Medicine Show... then the Damn Tall Buildings will slide in nice as a welcome addition to your listening rotation." — Savingcountrymusic.com
Get your tickets for Damn Tall Buildings at www.thrasheroperahouse.com
Thrasher Opera House Presents - Harmonious Wail
Our director Rachael Avery chats with the members of Harmonious Wail about their upcoming November 18, 2022 show at Thrasher Opera House. Tickets are available at: www.thrasheroperashouse.com
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Max Weinberg
Wayne Mausser of Hometown Broadcasting's WAUH-FM The Bug 102.3 interviews drummer Max Weinberg who brings his Jukebox show to Thrasher Opera House on Saturday night, October 22.
Tickets: https://www.thrasheroperahouse.com/event/max-weinbergs-jukebox-2/
Thrasher Opera House Presents - Them Coulee Boys
Rachael from Thrasher Opera House chats with Soren from Them Coulee Boys, who will be performing on Saturday, November 5, at 7:30 p.m. A great mix of folk-rock music that may get you dancing and crying at the same song.
Tickets at: https://www.thrasheroperahouse.com/event/them-coulee-boys/
Music from Them Coulee Boys at: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThemCouleeBoys
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Thrasher Opera House Presents: Wild Ponies
Thrasher's Director Rachael chats with Doug & Telisha of Nashville, TN, Wild Ponies. Great Folk, Country, and Americana, music will fill the Thrasher Opera House on Friday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Tim Cavanagh
Comedian Tim Cavanagh joins the podcast to chat and sing about his upcoming show with Brian Hicks at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake Wisconsin on Saturday, September 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Steve Gillespie
Comedian Steve Gillespie joins the Thrasher Opera House Podcast to talk about his upcoming show at Thrasher Opera House on August 20. Steve is also bringing along fellow comedians, Ryan Kahl and Senthil Rajasekharan
Thrasher Opera House Presents: LakeAPalooza
Green Lake's LakeAPalooza is coming up on August 27th. We chat with Mike & Jill Havey about the event.
Thrasher Opera House Presents" Janiva Magness
This week we talk with Blues artist Janiva Magness, whose latest release, "Hard to Kill," debuted at number six on the Billboard Blues Charts, and the song "Strong as Steel" has climbed to number one on Blues Radio charts. Janiva will be at Thrasher Opera House on August 13. Tickets are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com
Thrasher Opera House Presents: The Second City with guest Rich Alfonso
Thrasher's Jason Mansmith chats with comedian/actor/performer Rick Alfonso from The Second City. The show comes to Green Lake on Saturday, July 16, at 7:30 p.m.
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Marcia Ball
Thrasher's Rachael Avery chats with zydeco, swamp blues, Louisiana blues, and boogie-woogie legend Marcia Ball, who performs on Saturday, July 9th at 7:30 p.m.
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Scott Kirby
Rachael and Riley review the summer schedule, including Scott Kirby, Missoula Children's Theater, and maternity.
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Scott Kirby
Thrasher Opera House Executive Director Rachael Avery talks with performer Scott Kirby. Singer, songwriter, guitarist, storyteller, sailor, and road warrior are all words that aptly describe Scott Kirby.
Thrasher Opera House Presents: JD Simo
Rachael and Jason talk about the upcoming show by J.D. Simo.
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Suffers
Rachael and Riley talk about Thrasher history, and about the upcoming Suffers show.
Thrasher Opera House Presents: JD Simo
The Chicago-born and Nashville-based singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer connects the missing link between Motown and Woodstock as he fuses fluid and fiery fretwork with vital and vulnerable vocals. JD has been acclaimed by Rolling Stone, NPR, Guitar Player, Relix, No Depression, and more. Host by Rachael Avery, Executive Director of Thrasher Opera House.
Thrasher Opera House Presents - Kam Franklin of The Suffers
We chat with the lead singer of The Suffers Kam Franklin. Who is Kam? A singer-songwriter, performance artist, activist, writer, and orator
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Sam Handley
Rachael speaks with Sam Handley, the Executive Director of the Green Lake Festival of Music.
Thrasher Opera House Presents: Corky Siegel
Rachael and Riley talk about the upcoming show with Corky Siegel and Randy Sabien.