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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Broadcasting music, stories and happiness wrapped in canvas since 1994, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour variety series showcasing national and...

Bought by KSJE, KTXK, KFCF FM, KSRQ, KMSU and more


  • Added: May 30, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
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Broadcasting music, stories and happiness wrapped in canvas since 1994, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour variety series showcasing national and...

Bought by KSJE, KTXK, KMSU, KSRQ, WNMU-FM and more


  • Added: May 17, 2019
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 7
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Broadcasting music, stories and happiness wrapped in canvas since 1994, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour variety series showcasing national and...

Bought by KSTK, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), KTXK, KSJE, KMSU and more


  • Added: May 10, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 9
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Broadcasting music, stories and happiness wrapped in canvas since 1994, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour variety series showcasing national and...

Bought by KSJE, WNMU-FM, KFCF FM, KMSU, KSRQ and more


  • Added: May 07, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
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Broadcasting music, stories and happiness wrapped in canvas since 1994, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour variety series showcasing national and...

Bought by KSJE, WNMU-FM, KTXK, KMXT, KFCF FM and more


  • Added: Feb 01, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
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Broadcasting music, stories and happiness wrapped in canvas since 1994, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour variety series showcasing national and...

Bought by KSJE, WNMU-FM, KMXT, KFCF FM, KMSU and more


  • Added: Jan 22, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
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Broadcasting music, stories and happiness wrapped in canvas since 1994, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour variety series showcasing national and...

Bought by KTXK, WNMU-FM, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), KMXT, KSJE and more


  • Added: Jan 14, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
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Broadcasting music, stories and happiness wrapped in canvas since 1994, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour variety series showcasing national and...

Bought by KTXK, KMXT, KSJE, KMSU, KFCF FM and more


  • Added: Jan 04, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
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Broadcasting music, stories and happiness wrapped in canvas since 1994, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour variety series showcasing national and...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), KMSU, WNMU-FM, KTXK, KMXT and more


  • Added: Jan 02, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
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Available for free and hosted by Michael Perry, Tent Show Radio this week features John Hiatt. Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour variety series ...

Bought by KTXK, KPIP-LP, WRNC-LP, KMXT, KFOK-LPFM and more


  • Added: Feb 01, 2011
  • Length: 59:15
  • Purchases: 11
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Available for free and hosted by Michael Perry, Tent Show Radio this week features Yonder Mountain String Band. Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hou...

Bought by KTXK, KPIP-LP, KMXT, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), KMXT and more


  • Added: Feb 07, 2011
  • Length: 59:20
  • Purchases: 8
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Available for free and hosted by Michael Perry, Tent Show Radio this week features our very own Blue Canvas Orchestra in a musical tribute, "Laurel...

Bought by Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), KPIP-LP, KMXT, KFOK-LPFM, KKRN and more


  • Added: Feb 07, 2011
  • Length: 59:20
  • Purchases: 7
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Available for free and hosted by Michael Perry, Tent Show Radio this week features the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and the BCO. Tent Show Radio is a wee...

Bought by KFCF FM, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), KPIP-LP, KMXT, KFOK-LPFM and more


  • Added: Feb 07, 2011
  • Length: 59:20
  • Purchases: 8
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Available for free and hosted by Michael Perry, Tent Show Radio this special archive show features Bill Monroe/ Willie Nelson/ Merle Haggard/ BCO T...

Bought by KFCF FM, WGZS, KPIP-LP, WRNC-LP, KMXT and more


  • Added: Feb 07, 2011
  • Length: 59:15
  • Purchases: 9
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Available for free and hosted by Michael Perry, Tent Show Radio this week features Los Lonely Boys. Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour variety se...

Bought by KPIP-LP, KMXT, KFOK-LPFM, KSRQ, KKRN and more


  • Added: Feb 14, 2011
  • Length: 59:20
  • Purchases: 6
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Available for free and hosted by Michael Perry, Tent Show Radio this week features Great Big Sea. Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour variety seri...

Bought by KMXT, KFOK-LPFM, KSRQ, KKRN, WUMB and more


  • Added: Feb 18, 2011
  • Length: 59:20
  • Purchases: 6
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Available for free and hosted by Michael Perry, Tent Show Radio this week features The Temptations. Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour variety se...

Bought by KTXK, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), KPIP-LP, KMXT, WRNC-LP and more


  • Added: Mar 04, 2011
  • Length: 59:16
  • Purchases: 9
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Available for free and hosted by Michael Perry, Tent Show Radio this week features Brule'. Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour variety series show...

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


  • Added: Mar 10, 2011
  • Length: 59:20
  • Purchases: 7
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Available for free and hosted by Michael Perry, Tent Show Radio this week features Tommy Sands and Different Drums of Ireland. Tent Show Radio is a...

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


  • Added: Mar 24, 2011
  • Length: 59:21
  • Purchases: 6
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Available for free and hosted by Michael Perry, Tent Show Radio this week features the Dave Mason Band. Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour variet...

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


  • Added: Mar 24, 2011
  • Length: 59:20
  • Purchases: 7