Always...Patsy Cline is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a 1963 plane crash. The show is based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in l961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death.

This performance is an artistic collaboration with the Grand Rapids Players, and will be brought to life by local talents Kathy Goodwin as Patsy Cline and Mary Jo Jess as Louise Seger.

Since joining forces in the late 1970s, Jay and Molly have become one of the most celebrated duos on the American acoustic music scene. With their comfortable sense of fun and their love of music, they make each concert a musical journey — sometimes spanning two continents and two centuries. Their incomparable warmth and wit — coupled with consummate musicianship — have delighted audiences worldwide.

Southern Fried Chicks is the story of three women all from the South yet totally different – one’s Suburban, one’s Urban and one’s Plain White Trash.  It’s where the “New South,” “Old South,” and “Deep South” come together for an evening of non-stop laughter.

Three one-woman shows reveal the soul of the South.  It explores three different journeys down the same road. Hear the hilarious take each of these women have on life, love, and the pursuit of happiness.

This performance is rated PG-13 for some language and mature content.

This is no Las Vegas stage show, but an authentic recreation of the music and the man that captured the hearts of millions. You’ll be astounded by the uncanny resemblance that star, Shawn Barker, has to Johnny. You’ll be even more astounded by his voice. Shawn truly captures the presence of Johnny Cash, not only through Johnny’s music but also in his storytelling.

Tony Sandler’s celebrated career spans more than 40 years.  It’s taken him to four continents to entertain millions of fans; most recently in the théâtre-musical Chevalier, Maurice and Me. Tony will perform a Christmas show with the international award winning Land of Lakes Choirboys.  The group began in Elk River in 1976, with 18 boys under the directorship of Craig Carmody Anderson.

His talents are literally endless.  His voice is still the best there is.  Never missing a note, he amazes the producers he sings for every time, and amazes his fans show after show.  Blazing on the scene in the early 1990s Hal struck radio gold with his first single Small Town Saturday Night which shot to number one on the Country charts. This award winning singer-songwriter and Grand Ole Opry member is proving that he can still dazzle faithful fans as well as draw many new ones.

Although not an immediate fan of Elvis, as Travis got to know more about the man and his music, he came to understand why Elvis was dubbed and will forever be known as The King of Rock ‘n Roll. It’s with the utmost admiration and respect for Elvis that Travis LeDoyt offers his tribute to the man who shaped a generation. The reincarnation witnessed through his dynamic show is truly spectacular and the next best thing for those who never saw The King.
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Evoking a time and place steeped in legend, folklore and enchantment, Magic of Ireland offers a truly authentic Irish cultural experience. The show is all live, featuring an example of some of the finest competition award winning dancers accompanied by superb traditional musicians. Experience a spectacular evening of traditional Irish dance, music and song enhanced by stunning costumes, lighting and sound. This is indeed, the Magic of Ireland.

The American Piano Show is an exciting musical concert starring world-renowned pianist and entertainer Linda Gentille. The show features music of American composers such as George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, Hogie Carmichael, and Rogers & Hammerstein.

Linda is a former child protégé of the great Liberace, and her piano style and stage comedy are very reminiscent of Mr. Showmanship himself. Liberace said of Linda, “she’s a true piano virtuoso who plays as beautifully as she looks!”

He may be a legend, but while Doyle Lawson takes pride in a career at the center of Bluegrass and Bluegrass Gospel for the past 40 years, he’s hardly resting on his laurels. Lawson established Quicksilver in 1979, and quickly moved to the forefront of the Bluegrass scene with a sound that blended traditional elements with progressive material and superb execution.

Admired, respected and beloved by Gospel enthusiasts, long-time Bluegrass followers and a growing number of newly-acquired fans from across the musical spectrum, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver have truly become a Bluegrass band for all ages.

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It is our sad duty to inform you that Dan Seals is quite ill and will not be able to perform the concert we had scheduled with his brother Jim at the Reif Center on May 2.  Dan has been in treatment for a form of lymphoma, and was recovering well until a recent and unexpected relapse.  He is again on the mend, but his delicate health condition at this time will not permit him to take on the rigors of road travel.  He is very disappointed and hopes to re-schedule the Seals and Seals concert for a later date when his health permits.  We agree about rescheduling, and wish him speedy recovery. 

Meanwhile, fellow musician and friend B.J. Thomas has agreed to perform the concert at the Reif Center on May 2 instead.  If you have tickets for Seals and Seals and want to see B. J. Thomas you don't need to do anything, just use your tickets for Seals and Seals that evening.  If you want a refund or a voucher for another performance please contact the Reif Center Box office, 218-327-5780.

All it takes for a popular regional act to catapult into the national spotlight is one special song.  Suddenly home-town-heroes find themselves climbing the charts and enjoying that first brush of stardom.  For Alabama based Heartland, the song was I Loved Her First - one of the fastest rising Country music singles in 2006.

Collectively, Heartland encompasses a variety of musical influences from Johnny Cash, to the Beach Boys and AC/DC.  Each band member grew up absorbing a rather diverse musical diet and those varied influences have helped shape the full-bodied, robust sound that defines Heartland's musical persona.

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