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Big Top Chautauqua Tent Show Radio First broadcast in 1994, Tent Show Radio is a one-hour weekly radio program hosted by Michael Perry Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua was founded in 1986.

First broadcast in 1994, Tent Show Radio is a one-hour public radio program hosted by author & humorist Michael Perry and created from the best live recordings from acclaimed musical acts who grace the Big Top Chautauqua stage each summer in beautiful Bayfield, WI. Running 52 weeks a year, Tent Show Radio is broadcast on 31 listener supported radio stations across 6 states and on most podcast stre

aming platforms. The first show under canvas was the Nelson-Ferris Concert Company Production Riding the Wind, the story of Bayfield and Madeline Island. Since then, Big Top has welcomed over 700,000 patrons to the grounds for 3,000+ concerts and events. Our resident band, the Blue Canvas Orchestra, also tours to theaters and schools throughout the Upper Midwest. Over the course of 35 years, we’ve touched millions of lives and created millions of memories with our eclectic blend of excellent musical offerings.

On this week's episode of   hosted by Michael Perry, experience Them Coulee Boys and their innovative brand of Americana...
22/07/2022

On this week's episode of hosted by Michael Perry, experience Them Coulee Boys and their innovative brand of Americana and countrified rock & roll.

See where to listen live or stream later 👇👇
http://bit.ly/tsr2022

On this week's episode of   hosted by Michael Perry, enjoy genuine-country soul and alluring vocal delivery from Wiscons...
06/07/2022

On this week's episode of hosted by Michael Perry, enjoy genuine-country soul and alluring vocal delivery from Wisconsin's very own Chris Kroeze!

See where to listen live or stream later 👇
http://bit.ly/tsr2022

03/07/2022

NOW STREAMING 📻📻

On this week's episode of hosted by Michael Perry enjoy a lively hour featuring the The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra.

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On this week's episode of   hosted by Michael Perry enjoy a lively hour featuring the The World Famous Glenn Miller Orch...
30/06/2022

On this week's episode of hosted by Michael Perry enjoy a lively hour featuring the The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra.

See where to listen live or stream later 👇👇
bit.ly/tsr2022

On this week's episode of   hosted by Michael Perry, enjoy an electric hour of the Blue Canvas Orchestra's beloved tribu...
24/06/2022

On this week's episode of hosted by Michael Perry, enjoy an electric hour of the Blue Canvas Orchestra's beloved tribute to the Woodstock Music Festival. 🎸🎸

See where to listen live or stream later 👇👇
https://bit.ly/tsr2022

On this week’s episode of  , enjoy a special episode from the archives featuring recordings of Richie Havens and Robert ...
17/06/2022

On this week’s episode of , enjoy a special episode from the archives featuring recordings of Richie Havens and Robert Cray. Both legends graced our stage back in 2009. See where to listen live or stream later at www.bigtop.org/tentshowradio

Plus, catch Robert Cray at this August! Tickets are on sale now at www.bigtop.org.

This week on   hosted by Michael Perry enjoy an episode from the archives featuring acapella sensation Home Free.  See w...
09/06/2022

This week on hosted by Michael Perry enjoy an episode from the archives featuring acapella sensation Home Free. See where to listen live or stream later at http://bigtop.org/tentshowradio

Plus, don’t miss their return to this September! Tickets on sale now!

This week on   enjoy a full episode with New York Times best-selling author, musician, humorist, and our beloved host Mi...
03/06/2022

This week on enjoy a full episode with New York Times best-selling author, musician, humorist, and our beloved host Michael Perry.

See where to listen live or stream later 👇👇👇
https://bit.ly/tsr2022

This week on   hosted by Michael Perry, enjoy an unforgettable episode from the archives, featuring eclectic Americana s...
26/05/2022

This week on hosted by Michael Perry, enjoy an unforgettable episode from the archives, featuring eclectic Americana singer-songwriter Shakey Graves.

See where to listen live or stream later: https://bit.ly/tsr2022

23/05/2022

Missed the live broadcast? Stream the latest episode of hosted by Michael Perry online!

Experience the heart and soul of with some of the best Blue Canvas Orchestra performances from our 35th Anniversary season. 💙💙

📻 https://bit.ly/38ISN4H

21/05/2022

💙💙NOW STREAMING💙💙

On this episode of hosted by Michael Perry, enjoy the best of the Blue Canvas Orchestra, with an hour featuring selected performances from Big Top’s 35th Anniversary season.

📻 https://bit.ly/38ISN4H

This week on   hosted by Michael Perry, experience 35 Years of Love with the best of the 2021 Blue Canvas Orchestra! 💙💙💙...
19/05/2022

This week on hosted by Michael Perry, experience 35 Years of Love with the best of the 2021 Blue Canvas Orchestra! 💙💙💙

See where to listen live or stream later: https://bit.ly/tsr2022

This weekend on   hosted by Michael Perry, enjoy an electric episode from the archives featuring multi-national Celtic j...
04/05/2022

This weekend on hosted by Michael Perry, enjoy an electric episode from the archives featuring multi-national Celtic juggernaut Gaelic Storm! Check out where to listen live or stream later 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/tsr2022

Don’t miss Gaelic Storm’s return to this July! Tickets are on sale now. 🎟️https://bit.ly/3t7v9GL

01/05/2022

🔊NOW STREAMING🔊

Enjoy a high-voltage hour featuring the rough-neck poetics of troubadour Steve Earle and The Dukes, on this week's episode of Tent Show Radio hosted by Michael Perry.

Listen now! >>https://bit.ly/tsr2022

29/04/2022

On this weekend's episode of Tent Show Radio hosted by Michael Perry, enjoy a high-voltage hour featuring the rough-neck poetics of troubadour Steve Earle and The Dukes.

See where to listen live or stream later!
>>https://bit.ly/tsr2022

This weekend on   join us for an Earth Day special with recordings from the   original show Dear Earth: A Love Song - Le...
20/04/2022

This weekend on join us for an Earth Day special with recordings from the original show Dear Earth: A Love Song - Letter of Hope featuring the Blue Canvas Orchestra! 🌎💙

Check out where to live listen live or stream later >>www.bigtop.org/tentshowradio

Experience this program live this July! Visit www.bigtop.org for tickets💙💙

This week on   enjoy part two of a very special episode from the archives featuring the powerful, unyielding, and ultima...
13/04/2022

This week on enjoy part two of a very special episode from the archives featuring the powerful, unyielding, and ultimately uplifting Buffy Sainte-Marie!

Check out where to listen live or stream later!>>https://bit.ly/3rhJrDb

Now Streaming🎶This week on   enjoy part one of a very special episode from the archives featuring the powerful, unyieldi...
10/04/2022

Now Streaming🎶

This week on enjoy part one of a very special episode from the archives featuring the powerful, unyielding, and ultimately uplifting Buffy Sainte-Marie!

Stream this episode free online>>https://bit.ly/3rhJrDb

Don't miss this weekend's episode of  , featuring Academy-Award winning singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte Marie! 💙🎸 See whe...
06/04/2022

Don't miss this weekend's episode of , featuring Academy-Award winning singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte Marie! 💙🎸

See where to listen live or stream later >>https://bit.ly/tsr2022

This weekend on  , enjoy the second episode of our two-part special featuring country rock band The Mavericks!Check out ...
30/03/2022

This weekend on , enjoy the second episode of our two-part special featuring country rock band The Mavericks!

Check out where to listen live or stream later.
>>https://bit.ly/tsr2022

28/03/2022

Missed tuning in to live? Stream the latest episode featuring The Mavericks online at any time!

🎙>>https://bit.ly/tsr2022

This weekend on  , enjoy the first episode of our two-part special featuring country rock band The Mavericks!Check out w...
23/03/2022

This weekend on , enjoy the first episode of our two-part special featuring country rock band The Mavericks!

Check out where to listen live or stream later.
>>https://bit.ly/tsr2022

Don’t miss two legendary musicians, John Hiatt and Jerry Douglas, come together for a night of unforgettable performance...
16/03/2022

Don’t miss two legendary musicians, John Hiatt and Jerry Douglas, come together for a night of unforgettable performances on this weekend’s episode of Tent Show Radio.

Check out where to listen live or stream later.
>>https://bit.ly/tsr2022

12/03/2022

🎵Now Streaming🎵

This week's episode of Tent Show Radio hosted by Michael Perry, features a soulful hour of performances from the Joyann Parker Band.

See where you can stream for free online.
>>https://bit.ly/tsr2022

Enjoy a soulful hour of Tent Show Radio featuring the Joyann Parker Band. The Minneapolis based singer-songwriter showca...
08/03/2022

Enjoy a soulful hour of Tent Show Radio featuring the Joyann Parker Band. The Minneapolis based singer-songwriter showcases commanding vocals as she performs songs from her album “Out of the Dark.”

Check out where to listen live or stream later.
>>https://bit.ly/tsr2022

Enjoy an hour of stirring performances from   Founder Warren Nelson featuring the Blue Canvas Orchestra and special gues...
01/03/2022

Enjoy an hour of stirring performances from Founder Warren Nelson featuring the Blue Canvas Orchestra and special guests on this weekend's episode of Tent Show Radio.

Check out where to listen live or stream later.
>>https://bit.ly/tsr2022

Don't miss the return of legendary country-rock group Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on this weekend's episode of Tent Show Radi...
22/02/2022

Don't miss the return of legendary country-rock group Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on this weekend's episode of Tent Show Radio - recorded live from in August 2021.

Check out where to listen live or stream later.
>>https://bit.ly/tsr2022

20/02/2022

🎵 Now Streaming 🎵

This week on Tent Show Radio, enjoy innovative Alternative Bluegrass from Tin Can Gin then savor the best of Americana group Molly & The Danger Band.

Listening Platforms >>https://bit.ly/tsr2022

Enjoy the lyrical prowess and transcendent sound of trailblazing singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco on this week’s episode o...
09/02/2022

Enjoy the lyrical prowess and transcendent sound of trailblazing singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco on this week’s episode of Tent Show Radio.

See where to listen live or stream later.
🎸🎧>https://bit.ly/tsr2022

06/02/2022

Now Streaming!

This week’s episode of Tent Show Radio, features Manitowoc Minute’s Charlie Berens and Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Adam Greuel.

Visit www.bigtop.org/tentshowradio for available streaming platforms!

Enjoy an electric hour of music & comedy on this week’s episode of Tent Show Radio, featuring comedian Charlie Berens an...
05/02/2022

Enjoy an electric hour of music & comedy on this week’s episode of Tent Show Radio, featuring comedian Charlie Berens and musician & singer Adam Greuel.

Enjoy an electric hour of music & comedy on this week’s episode of Tent Show Radio, featuring comedian Charlie Berens and musician & singer Adam Greuel (Horseshoes & Hand Grenades). Now a New York Times Best-Selling author, Charlie Berens is perhaps best known for his viral comedic news series, .....

Celebrate the rich culture, history, and spirit of the Anishinaabe people, in a musical theatre experience that honors t...
29/01/2022

Celebrate the rich culture, history, and spirit of the Anishinaabe people, in a musical theatre experience that honors the indigenous peoples of the Great Lakes region, in this poignant episode of Tent Show Radio

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 lik...

Enjoy a high voltage hour of Tent Show Radio featuring Them Coulee Boys & their soul-stirring harmonies, punching rhythm...
22/01/2022

Enjoy a high voltage hour of Tent Show Radio featuring Them Coulee Boys & their soul-stirring harmonies, punching rhythm sections, and innovative takes on countrified rock & roll.

In this episode of Tent Show Radio, experience Them Coulee Boys and their innovative brand of Americana that blends folk, punk, bluegrass, and rock & roll. Soren Staff & Beau Janke formed the group back in 2011, and with the addition of Jens Staff on Mandolin, played their first gig as the rough-aro...

Experience an innovative brand of Americana blended with folk, punk, bluegrass, and rock & roll courtesy of Them Coulee ...
20/01/2022

Experience an innovative brand of Americana blended with folk, punk, bluegrass, and rock & roll courtesy of Them Coulee Boys on this high voltage episode of Tent Show Radio. 🎸🪕

See where you can listen live or stream online at www.bigtop.org/tentshowradio

Enjoy a marvelous hour of Tent Show Radio featuring Michael Perry and our famed Blue Canvas Orchestra as we revisit our ...
15/01/2022

Enjoy a marvelous hour of Tent Show Radio featuring Michael Perry and our famed Blue Canvas Orchestra as we revisit our grand reunion under the tent for the first show of our 35th Anniversary Season, “New First Night.”

This week, enjoy a marvelous hour of Tent Show Radio while we revisit our grand reunion under the tent for the first show of our 35th Anniversary Season, “New First Night.” As our host, Michael Perry weaves his humor and stories throughout this special recording, experience the heart and soul of...

Rejoice in an electric hour of unique fusions of bluegrass, folk, and jazzy blues. The Blue Canvas Orchestra and Michael...
13/01/2022

Rejoice in an electric hour of unique fusions of bluegrass, folk, and jazzy blues. The Blue Canvas Orchestra and Michael Perry present “New First Night” on this week’s episode of Tent Show Radio.

Check out where you can listen live or stream online at https://www.bigtop.org/tentshowradio

11/01/2022

Like many others, we mourn the loss of Michael Lang, co-creator and producer of the generation-defining Woodstock music festival. Experience his legacy and cultural impact by revisiting the 2020 episode of Tent Show Radio, "Back to the Garden: The Music of Woodstock."

This episode features our own Blue Canvas Orchestra as they pay tribute to the festival, the artists, and the spirit of the sixties that was epitomized by the legendary event.

📷 Photo: Henry Diltz
📻Listen: https://bit.ly/3K0lCaC

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