From Opry Bluegrass to Folk to Jazz- from Broadway Plays and Poetry Readings to our Annual Fine Arts Show were sure youll agree - Town Hall Theatre is the place to be for wonderful creative family entertainment. Our entertainment team has worked hard to present both talented performers and actors who live in this area as well as internationally recognized performing artists.
We have another great Season on the books for you bluegrass fans. Bill Laing has lined up two new groups to join with an old favorite.
Ticket and Show Information
September 16th Jericho Jam
Saturday September 27th The Dyer Switch Band
Performing hard-driving traditional, original and unique bluegrass and acoustic music since 1992, Dyer Switch was inducted into the New York State Country Music Hall of Fame and nominated for five consecutive years as Bluegrass Band of the Year by the Northeast Country Music Association. In 1998, Gotta Feelin’, from the band’s third recording, American Airwaves,” was nominated for “Song of the Year” by the Northeast CMA. Dyer Switch has received considerable air play in North America and Europe, and a song that band member JoAnn Sifo wrote was number one on the European country charts. The band has been featured on Northeast Public Radio, and in 1997 opened for Ralph Stanley at a concert in upstate New York.
This versatile and engaging band with dynamic stage presence has captivated audiences throughout the Northeast, Midwest and South at festivals, clubs, coffeehouses, fairs and live radio shows. The band brings together hard-driving renditions of traditional tunes from first-generation bluegrass giants like Bill Monroe and Ralph Stanley, their own powerful originals and fresh and innovative versions of songs from other genres.
Saturday October 11th Van Norstrand Brothers
Andrew & Noah Van Norstrand are two of the most exciting and creative new faces on the acoustic music scene today. While still in their teens, they have managed to carve themselves a unique niche in the modern alternative folk arena with stunning ability as both performers and composers. After years of touring, studio work and teaching experience, they are both seasoned and mature musicians, but with their energetic stage presences and cutting-edge arrangements Andrew and Noah truly stand out in a crowd.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday October 17-19
The Out of the Woodwork Players
The Out of the Woodwork Players open their 20th performance season October 17, 18 and 19 with the Monk Ferris madcap mystery/comedy "A Fine Monster You Are!" Curtain for this "creepy, crawly comedy" is at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Complete with sweet grandmother, young heroine, villain and some surprise twists and turns in the plot, this show has something for everyone. Come in a kooky costume and add to the celebration of our 20th birthday. Call 563-2582 or e-mail owptheatre@yahoo.com for information/reservations. You may also contact Cooley's Jewelry Store in Sidney for tickets in advance.
October 21st Jericho Jam
Saturday October 25 The Cabin Fever Band
Brian Jiguere’s melodic mandolin and the lightning fast licks of Harry Ralph’s fiddle join forces with Mike Tirella’s jackhammer rhythm guitar and Bill Lewis’ hard driving bass to produce the unique sound and energy that is Cabin Fever Bluegrass. Both Brian and Dr. Mike provide lead and harmony vocals and with Harry adding the third part, they produce some of the finest vocal blends around. With their wealth of original material and their unique version of time-tested traditionals, Cabin Fever Bluegrass delivers crowd pleasing performances with music that stirs emotions and songs that touch the heart.
November 18th Jericho Jam
Saturday November 22 Mitch Harrell and South River Express
Mitch proudly performs most of his own original material, backed by a high powered, energetic group called South River Express. Singing the old songs from Monroe, the Stanleys, and Reno & Harrell.
MORE TO COME
We are working on a special Thanksgiving Friday Program - be watching the marquee and newspapers as time draws near.
December 16th Jericho Jam
The Susquehanna String Band
Will be with us in early January. They are looking forward to celebrating their 30th year of performances with a Hometown performance at the Town Hall Theatre - again watch the marquee and the newspapers.
Rememeber to try out the Homebaked Goodies at Intermission!
Enjoy our famous homemade baked goods served at every event.
Brewed coffee, tea, soda, bottled water and of course our outrageously delicious Town Hall Theatre style POPCORN (with real butter) popped in our vintage 1940s machine.
