Green Lake, Wis. (November 21, 2024) – Get ready for an exciting Winter/Spring Season at the Thrasher Opera House, where we’re bringing an amazing mix of talented performers to the stage! From beloved returning favorites to fresh new artists, this season promises something for everyone. Executive Director Rachael Avery couldn’t be more excited, saying, “We can’t wait to kick off a season full of energy and variety—offering everything from blues to bluegrass, Celtic to String Bands, and so much more; Mark your calendars: tickets go on sale November 21! Check out our website at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or call 920.294.4279 for all the details on this unforgettable lineup.
December 2024
December 05 | The Empty Pockets – Mistletunes | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $26
Fill the holidays with rock and modern blues! Chicago Billboard-chart-topping quartet is bringing their Holiday Concert to town. They ignite a bright flame by harnessing a joyful friction between Americana, folk, and rock ‘n’ roll, spiked with roots soul.
December 13 | Mr. Sun Plays Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. |
Show 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25
Its members have long been actively re-shaping the acoustic musical landscape. Enter Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker as they take the opportunity to salute and re-invent this wildly multi-faceted work anew through the lens of the American string band.
December 14 | The Alley Cats | Doors and Bar 2:15 p.m. & 6:15 p.m. | Show 3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Tickets $25
The high-energy doo-wop group delivers harmonies, humor, and holiday cheer with Jingle Bell Rock: A Harmonious Hysterical Holiday Hit. Great entertainment for the family – witty, uplifting, and fun! A perfect blend of musical talent and comic timing.
December 15 | Fox Cities Swing Band – Holiday Concert | Doors and Bar 1:15 p.m. | Show 2:00 p.m. FREE
Join us for a holiday matinee performance by the Fox Cities Swing Band! The FCSB has been together for over twelve years and specializes in the ‘40s and ’50s jazz standards from the big band era. The ensemble is made up of a variety of musicians from the Fox Valley area.
January 2025
January 20 | Missoula Tryouts | 4-6 p.m. | Free
An audition will be held for the Missoula Childrens Theatre production of HERCULES! on Monday, January 20, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Those auditioning should arrive between 3:30 and 4 p.m. and plan to stay for two hours. Parents are welcome to stay for auditions as well. Some cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the auditions; others will be released at 6 p.m. after making cast announcements. This program is free for participants, thanks to the support of our wonderful community.
Approximately 50-60 roles are available for local students. All students, grades 1-12, are encouraged to audition. No preparation is necessary. If cast, a rehearsal schedule will be
provided – most students should plan on rehearsing 4-8:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 21 through Friday, January 24. The performances will be held on Saturday, January 25, at 3 and 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Thrasher at 920.294.4279.
January 25 | Missoula Childrens Theatre Shows – Hercules! Approximately 50-60 local students will be putting on a production of Hercules! at the historic
Thrasher Opera House on Saturday, January 25.
Show 1 – Doors open at 2:30 p.m., show begins at 3 p.m.
Show 2 – Doors open at 5 p.m., show begins at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults.
January 31 | Henhouse Prowlers | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $26
Founded two decades ago, this Chicago-based bluegrass quartet blends performance, diplomacy, and education. Their music, rooted in bluegrass, evolves through intricate
instrumentation and songwriting, showcased in their album Lead and Iron.
February 2025
February 01 | Peter Mulvey | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $35 (506 Session) – Limited Cocktail Seating
Milwaukee-born songwriter and performer, built his career through busking, touring, and collaboration. With 19 albums, a book, a TEDx talk, and countless performances, he blends poetry, social justice, and humanism into his eclectic music.
February 06 | Documentary: Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story | Doors and Bar 5:00 p.m. |
Showing 6:00 p.m. Tickets: FREE
This film weaves together live performances and interviews from the 50th anniversary of the iconic festival, featuring some of the biggest names in the music industry, along with a wealth of archival documentary footage from the past half century. This film not only captures the Festival in all of its beauty and glory, but also delves deep into the rich culture of The Big Easy.
February 15 | Willy Porter | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $26
Songs that weave a universal perspective about human existences questions, struggles, and triumphs. The shows are guitar-driven grit and soul – electrifying and unique in the way that Porter’s voice blends and fuses with his fretwork.
February 21 | Arkansauce | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $26
Improvisational string leads matched with complex melodies, intriguing rhythms, and deep, thumping bass grooves bring to life the melodies of the Ozark Mountains’ rolling hills and raging rivers in this quartet’s vibrant blend of newgrass.
February 22 | Tab Benoit | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Tickets SOLD OUT
Improvisational string leads matched with complex melodies, intriguing rhythms, and deep, thumping bass grooves bring to life the melodies of the Ozark Mountains’ rolling hills and raging rivers in this quartet’s vibrant blend of newgrass.
February 28 | The Sweet Lillies with Adrian+Meredith | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show
7:30 p.m.
Tickets $26
With their acoustic string-band lineup of guitar, viola, and upright bass, given flight by ethereal, vocal harmonies that float like a dream, the Sweet Lillies' music has an old-time soul with a forward-looking eye.
March 2025
March 01 | Jesse Roper| Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $30
Soul artist delivers explosive, indie-infused performances, blending rich vocals with masterful guitar. He’s shared stages with legends like Booker T. Jones and Beth Hart. His latest release, Make It All Work Out, is a soulful, standout single.
March 07 | Matt Schofield | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $30
British-born, US-based Matt Schofield, an award-winning guitarist and British Blues Hall of Famer, has captivated global audiences with his emotive playing, influential style, and
acclaimed original compositions for 20 years.
March 14 | Marcia Ball | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $35
Gulf Coast rhythms and blues with deep soul. Her latest album, Shine Bright, shows her energetic performances and award-winning legacy. “Rollicking, playful, good-time blues and intimate,…her songs ring with emotional depth.” – Rolling Stone
March 21 | Rucksack Revolution | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $30
Two of Wisconsins top singer-songwriters: Adam Greuel from the lively Horseshoes; Hand Grenades, and Sarah Vos of the folk-inspired Dead Horses. Performing original songs rich with harmony, introspection, and soaring melodies.
March 22 | Sonny Landreth & Cindy Cashdollar | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30
p.m.
Tickets $35
Slide guitar master Landreth and steel guitar virtuoso Cashdollar showcase world class guitar skills. Landreth has collaborated with legends like Clapton, while Cashdollar, a five-time Grammy winner that excels across genres.
April 2025
April 03 | Skerryvore | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $30 (SEATED)
Skerryvore has brought its performances to audiences across the globe. A mix of fiddle, accordions, pipes, and whistles, alongside guitar and vocals, underpinned by driving bass,
drums, and keys, representing the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music.
April 04 | Skerryvore | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $26 (STANDING)
Skerryvore has brought its performances to audiences across the globe. A mix of fiddle, accordions, pipes, and whistles, alongside guitar and vocals, underpinned by driving bass,
drums, and keys, representing the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music.
April 10 | Della Mae | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $27
GRAMMY-nominated, all-woman band Della Mae unites top female musicians to promote peace and inspire women. Led by Celia Woodsmith and Kimber Ludiker, they’ve toured 30+countries, spreading roots music.
April 11 | The Brit Pack | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $35
Formed by British session musicians in 2011, The Brit Pack delivers an authentic British Invasion experience, performing classics from legends like The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Queen, Bowie, Elton John, and more.
April 24 | Cassie; Maggie | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $35 (506 Session) – Limited Cocktail Seating;Be it their foot percussion accompanying driving Nova Scotian sets, perfect blend of harmonies, added to a stunning interplay on various instruments, an evening spent with Cassie Maggie is a great night.. – Irish Music Magazine
April 25 | Tinsley Ellis | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $30
Ellis; new acoustic album, Naked Truth is a departure and an arrival, steeped in folk blues traditions. After four decades of electric blues-rock, Ellis taps into the raw essence of blues, fulfilling a longtime dream for his fans.
May 2025
May 01 | Harry Manx | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $35
“Mysticssippi” blues man Harry Manx blends Indian folk melodies with slide guitar blues, a sprinkle of gospel and compelling grooves. Manx is a prolific artist, releasing 12 albums in a 12- year span, and has won six Juno Awards.
May 09 May 10 |Paul Thorn Band | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $35
Paul has created an innovative and impressive career, pleasing crowds with his muscular brand of roots music—bluesy, rocking, and thoroughly Southern Americana. "…a rare and addictive mixture of soul, wit, humor, and musicality.- Mark Knopfler
May 16 | Karla Bonoff | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $37
Born in Southern California, she began songwriting at 15. A figure in L.A.’s music scene, she rose to prominence through collaborations with Linda Ronstadt and her solo success, blending folk, rock, and heartfelt storytelling.
May 29 | The Low-Phe Life | Doors and Bar 5:00 p.m. | Showing 6:00 p.m.
Tickets: FREE
The Low-Phe Life is an animated-documentary-comedy series about living with PKU—a rare metabolic disorder. PKU or phenylketonuria inhibits a person’s ability to break down protein. People with PKU, like Kurt Sensenbrenner the series’ director, must adhere to a strict low protein diet of fruits and vegetables, and drink a supplemental formula multiple times a day for their entire life to avoid serious neurological and physical side effects.
Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House. A charming, intimate, friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built-in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the National Register of Historic Places. Seats 200. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com
