Tent Show Radio

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Available for free and hosted by best-selling author Michael Perry, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour radio program showcasing the best live recordings from acclaimed music acts and entertainers who grace the Big Top Chautauqua stage.

First broadcast in 1994, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour radio program showcasing the best live recordings from acclaimed music acts and entertainers who grace the Big Top Chautauqua stage each summer in beautiful Bayfield, WI. In the program's nearly 30-year history, it has featured artists like Johnny Cash, B.B King, Brandi Carlile, Willie Nelson, Don McLean, and many more. Hosted by celebrated New York Times best-selling author Michael Perry-who weaves stories and humor throughout each episode - Tent Show Radio features performances from renowned national & regional artists, with regular appearances featuring Big Top’s unique brand of shows that feature songs and stories performed by its acclaimed house band, The Blue Canvas Orchestra.

Tent Show Radio is independently produced by Big Top Chautauqua, a non-profit performing arts organization founded in 1986, with a mission to present performances and events that celebrate history, culture, and the environment - along with their annual summer concert series - nestled in the woods on the shores of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands. Hide full description

First broadcast in 1994, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour radio program showcasing the best live recordings from acclaimed music acts and entertainers who grace the Big Top Chautauqua stage each summer in beautiful Bayfield, WI. In the program's nearly 30-year history, it has featured artists like Johnny Cash, B.B King, Brandi Carlile, Willie Nelson, Don McLean, and many more. Hosted by celebrated New York Times best-selling author Michael Perry-who weaves stories and humor throughout each episode - Tent Show Radio features performances from renowned national & regional artists, with regular appearances featuring Big Top’s unique brand of shows that feature songs and stories performed by its acclaimed house band, The Blue Canvas Orchestra.Tent Show Radio is independently produced by... Show full description


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Tent Show Radio is pleased to welcome back to the Big Top stage, all the way from Canada, Great Big Sea, joining us on their 20th Anniversary tour.

Bought by Wisconsin Public Radio, KFOK-LPFM, KSRQ, WDSE, and KMXT


  • Added: Apr 23, 2014
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 5
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Minneapolis speed-grass band Pert Near Sandstone joins us for an evening on the Big Top Stage!

Bought by WRNC-LP, WDSE, Wisconsin Public Radio, KFOK-LPFM, KSRQ and more


  • Added: Apr 18, 2014
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 6
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World funk grove band party on the radio!

Bought by Wisconsin Public Radio, KSRQ, KMXT, and WDSE


  • Added: Apr 11, 2014
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 4
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Tent Show Radio host Michael Perry welcomes Birds Of Chicago.

Bought by Wisconsin Public Radio, WDSE, KFOK-LPFM, KSRQ, and KMXT


  • Added: Mar 20, 2014
  • Length: 59:31
  • Purchases: 5
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Tent Show Radio host Michael Perry welcomes Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

Bought by WRNC-LP, KPIP-LP, Wisconsin Public Radio, WDSE, WRNC-LP and more


  • Added: Mar 20, 2014
  • Length: 59:31
  • Purchases: 7
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Tent Show Radio live in concert from the CAL Center in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. Featuring Tent Show Radio host Michael Perry, the Blue Canvas Orchest...

Bought by Wisconsin Public Radio, KFOK-LPFM, KSRQ, WDSE, and KMXT


  • Added: Mar 15, 2014
  • Length: 01:00:20
  • Purchases: 5
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Top of the world charts Celtic rock band Gaelic Storm takes the Big Top Stage.

Bought by Wisconsin Public Radio, WRNC-LP, KSRQ, WDSE, and KMXT


  • Added: Mar 12, 2014
  • Length: 01:00:20
  • Purchases: 5
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Tent Show Radio host Michael Perry talks about outhouses and welcomes singer songwriter Corey Carlson.

Bought by KPIP-LP, KSRQ, WRNC-LP, WDSE, Wisconsin Public Radio and more


  • Added: Feb 28, 2014
  • Length: 01:00:20
  • Purchases: 6
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Tent Show Radio host and New York Times best selling author/humorist Michael Perry welcomes Kathy Mattea to the Big Top stage. Born in South Charl...

Bought by KALH, WRNC-LP, WDSE, Wisconsin Public Radio, and KMXT


  • Added: Feb 19, 2014
  • Length: 01:00:20
  • Purchases: 5
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Tent Show Radio host Michael Perry talks about his Olympic shortcomings and welcomes guest Kathy Mattea.

Bought by WRNC-LP, KSRQ, Wisconsin Public Radio, WDSE, and KMXT


  • Added: Feb 14, 2014
  • Length: 01:00:20
  • Purchases: 5
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Tent Show Radio best selling author Michael Perry discusses hoof trimmers and forgetfulness and welcomes Elephant Revival to the Big Top Stage.

Bought by KSRQ, Wisconsin Public Radio, KFOK-LPFM, WRNC-LP, WDSE and more


  • Added: Feb 07, 2014
  • Length: 01:00:20
  • Purchases: 7
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Tent Show Radio host Michael Perry welcomes our neighbors from Duluth, Minnesota, Low.

Bought by Wisconsin Public Radio, WRNC-LP, WDSE, KSRQ, and KMXT


  • Added: Jan 30, 2014
  • Length: 01:00:20
  • Purchases: 5
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Tent Show Radio host Michael Perry welcomes the rocking Jason D Williams and Mike talks about brining us into the digital age.

Bought by Wisconsin Public Radio, KSRQ, WRNC-LP, WDSE, and KMXT


  • Added: Jan 24, 2014
  • Length: 01:00:20
  • Purchases: 5
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Tent Show Radio host Michael Perry welcomes Grammy Award winning Native American folk artist Bill Miller backed up by our very own Blue Canvas Orch...

Bought by KSRQ, Wisconsin Public Radio, KFOK-LPFM, WRNC-LP, and KMXT


  • Added: Dec 23, 2013
  • Length: 01:00:20
  • Purchases: 5
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Tent Show Radio host Michael Perry welcomes the heartland roots rock of the Bodeans and Mike talks about being a Godfather.

Bought by WDSE, Wisconsin Public Radio, KSRQ, WRNC-LP, and KMXT


  • Added: Jan 03, 2014
  • Length: 59:50
  • Purchases: 5
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Tent Show Radio host Michael Perry welcomes the bluesy Grammy Nominated singer Joan Osborne.

Bought by KSTK, Wisconsin Public Radio, WRNC-LP, KSRQ, WDSE and more


  • Added: Jan 09, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
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Highway 61 Revisited performed by Big Top Chautauqua's Blue Canvas Orchestra along with special guests Corey Carlson, Barbara Jean Meyers and Danie...

Bought by WRNC-LP, Wisconsin Public Radio, WRNC-LP, WDSE, KSRQ and more


  • Added: Jan 14, 2014
  • Length: 59:50
  • Purchases: 6
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In 2013, Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua celebrates its 28th season under canvas on the south shore sands of Lake Superior near Bayfield, Wisconsi...

Bought by WXPR, KALH, WRNC-LP, KMXT, and Wisconsin Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 10, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
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In 2013, Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua will celebrate its 28th season under canvas on the south shore sands of Lake Superior near Bayfield, Wisc...

Bought by KALH, KSRQ, KFOK-LPFM, WRNC-LP, KMXT and more


  • Added: May 06, 2013
  • Length: 01:00:20
  • Purchases: 6
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In 2013, Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua will celebrate its 28th season under canvas on the south shore sands of Lake Superior near Bayfield, Wis...

Bought by KMSU, KALH, KSRQ, Wisconsin Public Radio, KMXT and more


  • Added: Apr 22, 2013
  • Length: 01:00:20
  • Purchases: 7