Why You Should See Him: 
A three-time Grammy winner, Keb’ Mo’ has a unique style that embraces multiple eras by combining Robert Johnson’s weathered blues with touches of contemporary soul and folksy storytelling. Whether he packages his rich vocals with his earthy acoustic, electric and slide guitar skills or in a fully arranged, bluesy pop, the resulting sound is warm and polished.

What Critics Say:
"Guitarist Keb’ Mo’ channels the spirit of the earliest
blues legends into a modern feel and context." – NPR World Cafe

For Fans of:
Taj Mahal, Robert Cray, Bonnie Raitt, Ruthie Foster

Why You Should See Her:
This emerging jazz vocalist’s driving renditions of popular songs such as Paul Simon’s “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” and Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m on Fire” take listeners on an emotional ride with varying styles and tempos. Inspiration from Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole mixed with Milman’s creativity resulted in her selling more than 100,000 records before she turned 26. Winning a Juno award (Canadian equivalent to a Grammy) for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year in 2008, she had the No. 1 downloaded album in the jazz vocals category on iTunes in 2009.

What Critics Say:
 “Classic jazz voice that evokes smoky lounges, softly clinking glasses and the cool of the night."
– NPR’s Weekend Edition

Why You Should See Her:
This Mississippi-born vocalist/songwriter/producer has been twisting her honey-velvet voice into self-written jazz compositions and classic favorites from the likes of Ella Fitzgerald to Joni Mitchell since the ’70s. Whether she performs solo, accompanied only by an acoustic guitar, or she stands with a large funk band behind her, multi-Grammy winner Cassandra Wilson has made an impact in the music industry, leading Time magazine to call her “America’s Best Singer.”

What Critics Say:
“She sings the body eclectic: Billie Holiday, The Monkees, U2. But better than anyone, Cassandra Wilson fuses blues and roots music with jazz.” – People magazine

For Fans of:
Diana Krall, Nina Simone, Victor Davies

Why You Should See Him:
Barry Scott’s Ain’t Got Long to Stay Here is based on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and dramatizes one of America’s most violent and inspiring times. In this 90-minute, one-man play, Scott re-creates numerous figures from the Civil Rights era, presenting differing opinions and personalities capturing what King actually faced.

Why You Should See Him: 
With great stage presence, charm and ease, Steve Lippia pulls you back to a time when Ol’ Blue Eyes was at his best. Relive the standards permanently engraved in the American history of music, such as “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “The Lady Is a Tramp” and “Just the Way You Are.” With a hot, driving 10-piece band behind him, Lippia impeccably interprets the best repertoire of the Big Band era and classic pop as a modern Sinatra and gifted performer.

What Critics Say: 
“From the moment Steve Lippia starts singing ‘Come Fly With Me,’ you would swear that Frank Sinatra has been resurrected.” – New York Daily News

Taken from the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, Little Mermaid tells the story of Mera, a young mermaid who believes there’s more to life above the sea. It’s perfect for families. American Family Theater produces musical theater that adults can enjoy, and the running time of 70 minutes is just right for children.

What Critics Say:
“American Family Theater proves how strong it is in creating original, contemporary theater.”
– The New York Times

Saturday, May 8, 2010 – 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $59, $53 >> Buy Tickets Now
Pre-show Social - Saturday night only.

Why You Should See Them:
Longtime performers revered in both the gospel and country music categories and with multiple Grammys and CMA awards to their credit, the Oak Ridge Boys are back on the road promoting their 2009 album, aptly named The Boys Are Back. Get ready to enjoy their traditional four-part harmonies on rootsy versions of songs written by Jack White, Shooter Jennings, Jamey Johnson, Neil Young and John Lee Hooker. Even with all the crossovers into various genres, their sound remains deeply rooted in country gospel harmony.

What Critics Say:
“The pop-country and former gospel aggregation demonstrated yet again that it has more lives than a yard full of cats.” – Chicago Tribune

Why You Should See Them:
The Spinners first hit the charts in 1961 with "That's What Girls Are Made For," then began stupendously turning out hits, putting a dozen  songs in the Top 40 from 1972 through 1976. Their place in pop music history was cemented with the release of songs like "I'll Be Around,” "The Rubberband Man,” “One Of A Kind (Love Affair)" and "Then Came You" (with Dionne Warwick).

Fun Fact:
The Spinners chose their name after looking at popular car hubcaps and noting how they spun around on a car's wheel.