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Upcoming Events

Bill Kirchen
Saturday, April 12, 2025
8pm

Bill does Bob
Bill saw Dylan go electric at Newport in ’65, and was there in ’64 when he debuted Mr Tamborine Man. It ruined him for normal work.  He'll do songs from his catalog, including the Commander Cody years, plus the songs he saw Dylan do those two crucial years at Newport. All with his all star Texas band.


  In 1964 and 1965, a young Bill Kirchen made two pilgrimages from his home in Michigan to Rhode Island to attend the legendary Newport Folk Festival at the peak of the folk revival.  While there were wondrous performances from old folk and blues artists as well as the new generation of folk stars,  all were overshadowed by the emergence of Bob Dylan. 
  In 1964, with poetic masterpieces like “Mr. Tambourine Man,” Dylan revolutionized popular song lyrics. And in 1965, with a full electric band, he announced his abandonment of protest folk with a sound that would alter rock music forever.  Bill Kirchen would later humbly acknowledge, “ my mind was blown.”
  Over the years, Kirchen’s shows would always sprinkle in a Dylan song or two, revealing Bill as one of the finest interpreters of mid-60’s electric Dylan and, not surprisingly leaving his fans wanting more. Now on a new tour with his very fine Texas band, Bill will pay homage to Bob and satisfy his fans. One set will be devoted to the best of the Commander Cody and solo years, while set two will be nothing but Dylan from Newport. Add Bill’s memories of Newport, wry observations and stories from the era and you have an unforgettable evening as only Bill Kirchen can fashion! 

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$40 advance / $45 day of show
$10 / 18 and under

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Authentic Unlimited Band
Saturday, May 3, 2025
8pm

Powerful and energetic bluegrass with an authentic East Tennessee feel returns to the Belleville Stage. 2023 IBMA award winners…Vocal Group of the Year and New Artist of the Year!

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$40 advance / $45 day of show
$10 / 18 and under

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