Expand your musical horizons by exploring three diverse musical genres at World Music Series concerts at the Paramount Theatre. The final show is Connla, a 5 piece celtic band from Ireland on July 26. All shows are typically a $25 ticket and presented free through grant funding from Southeast Minnesota Arts Council and the City of Rochester Riverside Concerts. 

Expand your musical horizons by exploring three diverse musical genres at World Music Series concerts at the Paramount Theatre. The free concert series features blues trio Delgres bringing tunes from Caribbean, New Orleans and the Delta on July 19. The final show is Connla, a 5 piece celtic band from Ireland on July 26. All shows are typically a $25 ticket and presented free through grant funding from Southeast Minnesota Arts Council and the City of Rochester Riverside Concerts. 

Expand your musical horizons by exploring three diverse musical genres at World Music Series concerts at the Paramount Theatre. The free concert series kicks off with the three Argentinian women of Femina performing world folk-rap fusion on July 12. Blues trio Delgres brings tunes from Caribbean, New Orleans and the Delta on July 19. The final show is Connla, a 5 piece celtic band from Ireland on July 26. All shows are typically a $25 ticket and presented free through grant funding from Southeast Minnesota Arts Council and the City of Rochester Riverside Concerts. 

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Opener: DC Drifters

Paul McCartney Tribute preformed by Let Em In of Nashville, TN.

‘Come Together‘ to ‘Twist and Shout’ at this tribute. Hear all the McCartney favorites including the Beatles and Wings. ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’ that lead singer Mike Vargo has shared the stage with such artists as Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, members of the Byrds, Cheap Trick, The Ramones and The E Street Band.

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$20 in advance, $25 day of

Sponsored by Austin Daily Herald, Midway Car Sales, AmericInn of Austin, KNXR Radio, KOWZ Radio and KRUE Radio

Travel back in time to 1959 and remember all your favorite hits by Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper and Richie Valens with special guest appearances by Elvis and Marilyn Monroe. The D.C. Drifters are led by Denny Charnecki, who was inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.

TICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
ADVANCED: $12.00
DAY OF: $15.00

TICKET SALE DATES
DAY OF Public Onsale: January 14, 2017 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM
ADVANCED Public Onsale: December 20, 2016 4:34 PM to January 14, 2017 10:00 AM

Internationally-acclaimed guitar virtuoso Trace Bundy must be seen, not just heard. His music is poetry in motion, using harmonics, looping, multiple capos, and his unique banter and stage presence to deliver an unforgettable live concert experience. Listening to his intricate arrangements is one thing, but seeing the fan-dubbed "Acoustic Ninja" play live confounds even the most accomplished music lovers as to how one person can do all that with just two hands and ten fingers.

Bundy’s unique career has brought him across the world, with sold-out concerts in 26 countries and counting - from high-tech performance halls in South Korea and Italy, to remote villages in Zimbabwe and Guatemala. He has independently sold over 99,000 albums on his record label, Honest Ninja Music. His video clips circulate virally at astonishing speed, with over 35,000,000 YouTube views to date.

Trace was named "Most Promising New Talent" of 2008 by Acoustic Guitar Magazine, as well as winning third place in the magazine's "Best Fingerstyle Guitarist" category the same year. Over his many years of touring, Trace has shared the stage with Brandi Carlile, Olivia Newton-John, Neko Case, Judy Collins, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Phil Keaggy, David Wilcox, David Knopfler (Dire Straits), Bill Nershi (String Cheese), Laurence Juber (Paul McCartney & Wings), Chris Hillman (the Byrds), and Stanley Jordan, among others.

Jimmy Leslie at Guitar Player Magazine blogs “It was easy to see why Bundy plays bigger venues on each tour. In his hands, the acoustic guitar is an imagination station, and there was no telling where he is going take the audience at any given turn. Thrilling stuff.”

Audiocast Magazine from Austin, TX agrees: "Bundy's live show is without a doubt an event that needs to be witnessed rather than told about. With such a jaw-dropping performance, Bundy's live concert is a slap in the face that would leave a palm print on the memory of everyone in the audience."

Take a minute to check him out and you'll agree that Trace Bundy must be seen, not just heard. 

Tickets: $15 in advance / $20 at the door

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Tickets: $12 in advance, $14 at the door; $5 for students
 
The Forte Milers Barbershop Chorus will be joined by the St. Croix Crossing Quartet and Sopha Sisters Quartet -from Cresco, Iowa!

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Featuring Elizabeth Hunter Ashley (Soprano) and Rick Penning (Tenor).

Program

• Bernstein: Candide Overture

• Wagner: Die Meistersinger Overture

• Verdi: Triumphal March from Aid

• Rossini: Barber of Seville Overture

• Plus Arias and Duets by Puccini, Lehar, Wagner, Bernstein, and more!

Tickets: $8 adults / $5 kids 14 and under

Tickets: $8 adults / $5 kids 14 and under

Tickets: $8 adults / $5 kids 14 and under