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DARK STAR ORCHESTRA
Continuing the Grateful Dead concert experience!
Tuesday, September 26 @ 7PM
Performing to critical acclaim celebrating their 20th anniversary year in 2017 and over 2600 shows, Dark Star Orchestra continues the Grateful Dead concert experience. Their shows are built off the Dead’s extensive catalog and the talent of these seven fine musicians. On any given night, the band will perform a show based on a set list from the Grateful Dead's 30 years of extensive touring or use their catalog to program a unique set list for the show. This allows fans both young and old to share in the experience. By recreating set lists from the past, and by developing their own sets of Dead songs, Dark Star Orchestra offers a continually evolving artistic outlet within this musical canon. Honoring both the band and the fans, Dark Star Orchestra’s members seek out the unique style and sound of each era while simultaneously offering their own informed improvisations.Dark Star Orchestra offers much more than the sound of the Grateful Dead, they truly encapsulate the energy and the experience. It's about a sense of familiarity. It's about a feeling that grabs listeners and takes over. It's about that contagious energy... in short, it's about the complete experience and consistent quality show that the fan receives when attending a Dark Star Orchestra show.
General admission floor and upper balcony. Mezzanine only is reserved seating.
Tickets are $30.
John Prine WITH
John Moreland
Friday, September 29 @ 8PM
Two time Grammy-award winner, John Prine, is a singer songwriter who, from his eponymously titled first LP release in 1971, has continued to write and perform songs that have become central to our American musical heritage. Classics like, ‘Angel from Montgomery’ and ‘Hello in There’ speak to the everyday experience of ordinary people with a simple honesty, and an extraordinary ability to get right through to the heart of the listener. He served in the U.S. armed forces, became a mailman afterwards, and wrote songs for a hobby eventually being discovered by Kris Kristofferson. Come see a true American country and folk singer perform here at the Stiefel!
Tickets start at $72.50
SALINA SYMPHONY: SYMPHONIC EXPLORATION
Sunday, October 1 @ 4PM
The Salina Symphony will open the season with Dvorak’s New World Symphony, featuring what many consider to be one of the most beautiful melodies in all of classical music. The Symphony will also perform Liszt’s poetic Piano Concerto No. 1, performed by award-winning pianist Tatiana Tessman.
Tickets start at $20.00
RYAN ADAMS
with special guest Sara Morgan
Tuesday, October 3
Doors open @ 7PM
Show starts @ 8PM
Mixing the heartfelt angst of a singer/songwriter with the cocky brashness of a garage rocker, Ryan Adams is at once one of the few artists to emerge from the alt-country scene to achieve mainstream commercial success and the one who most strongly refused to be defined by the genre, leaping from one spot to another stylistically while following his increasingly prolific muse. His latest album Prisoner with singles "Do You Still Love Me?" and "To Be Without You" will touch your soul.
Tickets start at $35
CASEY DONAHEW
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 @ 8PM
In just over 10 years, Casey Donahew has risen from being a favorite on the local Texas music scene to a nationally popular touring act who consistently sells out venues across the country. From Red Rocks to his regular stomping ground, Billy Bob’s Texas, Donahew burns up stages of all sizes, serving up his own sizzling brand of country to his devoted eager fans. Donahew has topped the Texas charts time and again with each single, racking up TWELVE No. 1 singles throughout the course of his impressive, self-made career. With the help of wife Melinda, he has painstakingly carved out a niche for himself on the country scene and built his career from the ground up, one show at a time.
Reserved Seating. Tickets start at $28.
GEORGE WINSTON
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 @ 7:30PM
Inspired by the seasons and topographies, George Winston’s concerts feature a variety of styles including melodic folk piano, New Orleans R&B piano, and stride piano. He performs songs from his seasonal favorites AUTUMN, DECEMBER, WINTER INTO SPRING, and SUMMER, as well as Peanuts pieces from his Vince Guaraldi tribute albums LINUS & LUCY –THE MUSIC OF VINCE GUARALDI, and LOVE WILL COME-THE MUSIC OF VINCE GUARALDI, VOL. 2, and more.
George Winston, one of the most recognized solo pianists in the world, has released 13 solo piano albums since 1972. His latest album was released in March 2017 is SPRING CAROUSEL-A CANCER RESEARCH BENEFIT. He is currently mainly touring and performing live concerts. Since 1986, George has been raising money for food banks and service organizations in every community he visits while on tour. He will continue to raise awareness through Canned Food Drives and information about the local organizations available in the lobby. The CD and merchandise proceeds will benefit the local Food bank.
Reserved Seating. Tickets start at $25.
SHAWN COLVIN
with special guests Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams
Sunday, October 22@ 7:30PM
As a storyteller, Colvin is both keen and warmhearted, leavening even the toughest tales with tenderness, empathy, and a searing sense of humor. In the 27 years since the release of her debut album, Colvin has won three Grammy Awards, released eleven albums, written a critically acclaimed memoir, maintained a non-stop national and international touring schedule, appeared on countless television and radio programs, had her songs featured in major motion pictures, and created a remarkable canon of work. Her single “Sunny Came Home” released in 1997 catapulted her into mainstream. Join us for a night of beautiful vocals along with folksy guitar playing.
Multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter La
rry Campbell and singer-guitarist Teresa Williams’ acclaimed eponymous 2015 debut, released after seven years of playing in Levon Helm’s band – and frequent guesting with Phil Lesh, Little Feat, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, brought to the stage the crackling creative energy of a decades-long offstage union. A whirlwind of touring and promo followed, and when the dust cleared, the duo was ready to do it all again. Whichbrings us to Contraband Love, a riskier slice of Americana.
Tickets start at $42
20TH ANNUAL BLUES MASTERS AT THE CROSSROADS
Friday, Oct 27 @ Blue Heaven Studios
Featuring: Jontavious Willis; Marquise Knox; Lucky Peterson; Alabama Slim; Robert Finley.
Saturday, Oct 28 @ The Stiefel Theatre
Take Me To The River: Memphis Soul and Rhythm & Blues Revue
Featuring Charlie Musselwhite, Bobby Rush, William Bell, Frayser Boy, Al Kapone, The Hi Rhythm Section and the Stax Alumni Band and produced by the TMTTR Education Initiative group, a live concert journey through the soul of American music with artists featured in the TMTTR documentary film celebrating the inter-generational and inter-racial musical influence of Memphis in the face of pervasive discrimination and segregation. Rolling Stone says "TMTTR was one of the best things we saw at Bonnaroo. William Bell brought stunning theatricality and dynamics. Bobby Rush was at once gorgeous, deep, moving, and hilarious." And also featuring: Doug MacLeod; Charlie Musselwhite together with Marquise Knox; and CJ Chenier!
Take Me To The River: A Memphis Soul and Rhythm & Blues Revue
Tickets for both shows are available through the Stiefel.
Tickets are General Admission for Friday night and start at $39 Saturday night.
Friday Night at Blue Heaven Studios
Saturday Night at The Stiefel Theatre
KATHLEEN MADIGAN
Friday, November 3
@ 8PM
Kathleen Madigan is one of the most respected comedians of her generation; over her 25 year career Madigan has performed on nearly every standup television show ever made: Leno, Letterman, Conan, Ferguson and most recently in 2015 on the new The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, and she recently filmed her fifth appearance on Ron White’s Salute To The Troops set to air in the spring of 2015 on CMT.. She was nominated for a 2014 American Comedy Award for Best Concert Comic and her third hour-long special, Madigan Again, which iTunes named one of the Best Comedy Albums of 2013. Be ready for a night of laughs!
Tickets start at $25
SALINA SYMPHONY:
DISNEY IN CONCERT–
A DREAM IS A WISH
Sunday, November 5 @ 4PM
Experience the stories of Frozen, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Aladdin, Pocahontas and more as told through the voices of four Broadway-caliber singers, original Disney film footage and sweeping orchestral scores. The magic of Disney storytelling comes to life once again and reminds us anew that “…if you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true.”
Tickets start at $25.00
SALINA YOUTH SYMPHONY:
FALL CONCERT
Sunday, November 12 @ 6:30PM
ThIs inspiring performance will feature more than 170 members of the Youth Symphony, Junior Youth Symphony and Preparatory Orchestra.
Tickets start at $10.00
BOBBY BONES &
THE RAGING IDIOTS
With Special Guest Jillian Jacqueline
and Featuring Nikita Karmen
Friday, November 17 @ 8PM 
Known as "the most powerful man in country music” (Forbes), Bobby Bones recently was voted for induction into the National Radio Hall Of Fame in the "Music Format On-Air Personality" category, making him the youngest ever inductee. Bones also is continuing to travel the country for his "hilarious" (Tennessean) FUNNY & ALONE STAND UP COMEDY TOUR, following a run of more than 15 sold-out shows earlier this year. Bones' nationally syndicated radio show reaches millions of listeners on 100 stations. His hilarious memoir, BARE BONES: I’M NOT LONELY IF YOU’RE READING THIS BOOK (Dey Street Books), landed at #1 on the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers Lists.
Reserved Seating. Tickets are $33.50.
SOLD OUT
HOME FREE
Thursday, November 30 @ 8PM
Winners of the 4th season of NBC’s The Sing-Off, the cappella group comes to Salina, KS for a country-Christmas themed show! In 2015, the band celebrated the release of COUNTRY EVOLUTION, which debuted No. 4 on the Billboard Country Charts, elevating the band “from auxiliary entertainment to headlining attraction” (Times Leader), and they come to town on the 2016 release of FULL OF (EVEN MORE) CHEER, which debuted at No.2 on the Billboard Country Charts. Let’s get in the Christmas spirit with this amazing group of guys!
Tickets start at $29
Peppa Pig
Saturday, December 2 @ 5PM
Peppa Pig will be here Live! Surprise, Peppa Pig fans! Gather all your kiddos and bring them to this show for an early Christmas presentA brand new, live stage show announced today ensures Peppa Pig will be touring North America through 2017 and beyond. In Peppa Pig’s Surprise, it’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and her younger brother George, but no matter how hard they try, they cannot guess what it is. Audiences will enjoy interactive fun, games and, of course, many surprises.
Tickets start at $39
SALINA SYMPHONY: CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Saturday, December 16 @ 7PM
Sunday, December 17 @ 4PM
Feel the holiday spirit at the Salina Symphony’s annual Christmas Festival, featuring song and dance from the Symphony, Center for Theatre Arts, Tamara Howe School of Dance, Salina Chorale, Kansas Wesleyan University and Salina Youth Choir. Fun for the whole family!
Tickets start at $27.00
Saturday, December 16
Tickets start at $20.00
Sunday, December 17
RIDERS IN THE SKY
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 @ 8PM
For 40 YEARS, Riders In The Sky have been keepers of the flame passed on by the Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, reviving and revitalizing Western music. And while remaining true to the integrity of the genre, they have themselves become modern-day icons by branding it with their own legendary wacky humor and way-out Western wit, and all along encouraging buckaroos and buckarettes to live life “The Cowboy Way!”
Riders In The Sky are stars of the stage, screen, the Grand Ole Opry, National Public Radio, XM Satellite Radio, Saturday morning TV and are the only exclusively Western artist to have won a Grammy Award. They truly are "America's Favorite Cowboys!”
By definition, empirical data, and critical acclaim, they stand "hats & shoulders" above the rest of the purveyors of C & W - "Comedy & Western!" For 40 years Riders In The Sky have been keepers of the flame passed on by the Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, reviving and revitalizing the genre. And while remaining true to the integrity of Western music, they have themselves become modern-day icons by branding the genre with their own legendary wacky humor and way-out Western wit, and all along encouraging buckaroos and buckarettes to live life "The Cowboy Way." Riders In The Sky are exceptional not just in the sense that their music is of superlative standards (they are the ONLY exclusively Western artist to have won a Grammy, and Riders have won two), but by the fact that their accomplishments are an exception to the rule as well.
Reserved Seating. Tickets start at $29.
SALINA SYMPHONY:
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Saturday, January 27 @ 7PM
Sunday, January 28 @ 4PM
The Salina Symphony will partner with Tamara Howe School of Dance and local dancers to present Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty ballet on the Stiefel Theatre stage. This beloved tale of the beautiful Princess Aurora, a dashing prince and the triumph of good over evil will leave you feeling happily ever after!
Tickets start at $20.00
Saturday, January 27
Tickets start at $20.00
Sunday, January 28
SALINA SYMPHONY: CLASSICAL EXPRESSION
Sunday, March 11 @ 4PM
The Symphony and guest artist Tina Bouey will treat the audience to Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D Major, remarkable for its unwavering melodic inspiration and passionate expression. The concert will also feature Sibelius’ masterful Symphony No. 7.
Tickets start at $20.00
AMERICA
SATURDAY, MARCH 17 @ 8PM
The year 2015 marks the 45th Anniversary of perennial classic-rock favorite, America. Founding members, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell (along with former band mate Dan Peek) met in high school in London in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song "A Horse With No Name”. America became a global household name and paved the way with an impressive string of hits following the success of their first #1 single. Forty plus years later, these friends are still making music together, touring the world and thrilling audiences with their timeless sound.
America's journey has found them exploring a wide variety of musical terrain. Their best-known tunes, which also include "I Need You," "Ventura Highway," "Don't Cross The River," "Tin Man," "Lonely People," and "Sister Golden Hair" were cornerstones of 1970’s Top 40 and FM rock radio. Yet beyond their impressive catalog of hits, listeners would discover there was always much more to America than surface perceptions. The combination of Gerry Beckley’s melodic pop rock and Dewey Bunnell’s use of folk-jazz elements, slinky Latin-leaning rhythms and impressionistic lyric imagery contrasted well with Dan Peek's more traditional country-rock leanings and highly personal lyrics.
America's albums--six certified gold and/or platinum, with their first greatest hits collection, History, hitting four plus million in sales--displayed a fuller range of the trio's talents than did their singles. Their material encompassed an ambitious artistic swath; from effects-laden rockers to oddball medleys to soul-bearing ballads, America displayed a flawless blend of disparate genres and styles as wide-open as the great American plains.
Reserved Seating. Tickets start at $45.
SALINA YOUTH SYMPHONY:
SPRING CONCERT
Sunday, April 15 @ 6:30PM
ThIs inspiring performance will feature more than 170 members of the Youth Symphony, Junior Youth Symphony and Preparatory Orchestra.
Tickets start at $10.00
SALINA SYMPHONY: TIMELESS OPERA
Sunday, May 6 @ 4PM
The Salina Symphony will close the season with Timeless Opera featuring two world-renowned opera singers with roots in North Central Kansas. Rebecca Copley and David Corman will join the Symphony and the Kansas Wesleyan University Chorale in presenting operatic favorites from Puccini, Strauss, Wagner and more!
Tickets start at $20.00