The 2007-2008 Season

Blues harmonica player, vocalist and acoustic guitarist Charlie Musselwhite plays music from the heart, shot through with attitude. With 18 W. C. Handy awards and six Grammy nominations to his credit, he is firmly entrenched in music history. He has performed and recorded with Bonnie Raitt, John Lee Hooker, INXS, Tom Waits, the Blind Boys of Alabama and the Buena Vista Social Club. "Raw, passionate music from a howlin’ blues legend"

With his instantly recognizable voice and incredible acoustic guitar skills, Colin Hay is a major presence on the international music scene. Former lead singer of “Men at Work” (whose stellar performance at the 2000 Olympics brought down the house), Hay continues to captivate audiences as a solo artist, and garnered major attention following his guest appearance on TV’s Scrubs. His songs have been featured on TV’s Dawson’s Creek and Judging Amy, and include “Who Can It Be Now,” “Down Under,” “Overkill” and “Beautiful World.”

Oblivious to the laws of balance and gravity, Cirque Le Masque artists leap, spin, climb and juggle, combining death-defying feats, colorful costumes, imaginative music and unique special effects. This talented troupe, performing in the sophisticated tradition of the European circus, has dazzled audiences throughout North and South America, Germany, France, Greece and Spain, leaving viewers with mouths agape and sitting on the edges of their seats.

Interspersed with personal letters from the Front and headline news of the period, War Bonds transports the audience back to a time of blackouts, rationing and Rosie the Riveter. Celebrated actors David zum Brunnen and Serena Ebhardt star in an evening of wartime memories and songs that include “I’ll Be Seeing You,” “This Is the Army, Mr. Jones,” “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Don’t Sit under the Apple Tree,” “This Is My Country,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and many more.

Travel back in time to the cobblestone streets of Victorian London for the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge. Showcasing the talents of a prize-winning playwright and a noted composer, this enchanting new musical is a treat for both eyes and ears, filled with beautiful costumes, imaginative sets and wonderful music that includes both newly-composed songs and many of our most-beloved carols. The result is nothing short of magical. “God bless us everyone.”

A fresh new voice that’s garnering standing ovations wherever she goes, Rachael Price debuted in the jazz world while still a high school student. A year later, she wowed the audience as a semi-finalist (and the youngest competitor) at the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition. Now age 20, she is taking the jazz world by storm. “Remember when you first saw her. . . she’s destined to be a star.”

A 23-year-old Russian-born Israeli/Canadian, Sophie‘s debut album finished in 2006’s top five jazz bestsellers, along with Diana Krall, Michael Buble and Madeleine Peyroux, and earned a Juno nomination for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. With a voice described as “rich, smoky and sexy,” Sophie brought down the house at the Montreal International Jazz Festival after a stellar duet performance with Aaron Neville, and has twice reached #1 on iTunes Canada, France, Japan and United States.

International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Female Vocalist of the Year Claire Lynch teams with celebrated musicians Missy Raines (five-time IBMA Bass Player of the Year), Jim Hurst (twice IBMA Guitar Player of the Year) and Mandolinist Dave Harvey to form one of the hottest bluegrass bands on today’s music scene. Formerly of Hazel Green, Alabama, Claire has written songs recorded by Patty Loveless, Kathy Mattea and The Seldom Scene, with her harmonies gracing the albums of Ralph Stanley, Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton and many others.

Consolidating the superb individual talents of its members, Glen Road brings its love of traditional Irish music to the stage with unmistakable passion and joy. Joining them is Connie Dover, called "the finest folk ballad singer America has produced since Joan Baez," whose depth and breadth of range have earned her a rightful place among the world‘s finest Celtic singers. At times lively, at times moving, Glen Road plays with a twinkle in the eye and a dry Irish wit. "Bring your dancing shoes."

With appearances on NBC's Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman, HBO, The Comedy Channel and Showtime, The Good Humor Men have created a one-night comedy festival affectionately referred to as a "Ha-Hapalooza."

Blending jazz, Celtic, Latin and bluegrass, Old School Freight Train creates an electrifying acoustic sound that is unique and compelling, and has been called “the most talented young string band in the land.” Grammy nominated for best bluegrass album and a finalist for the Independent Music Award’s Bluegrass Album of the Year, the group has appeared alongside Bruce Hornsby, Ricky Scaggs, the Del McCoury Band and many others. “The next big thing” - Boston Globe