WEDNESDAY JUNE 16

THE MAX WEINBERG BIG BAND ::: BUY ONLINE

JTAMS PRODUCTIONS presents a one night performance of legendary Drummer Max Weinberg and his Big Band on-stage at the Opera House

Though citing his work through the years with Bruce and The E Street Band as, “the attainment of everything a twelve year old drummer from the suburbs of Jersey ever dared to dream,” Max has kept himself busy for nearly four decades performing with the likes of Paul McCartney, Sting, Tom Jones, Ringo Starr (on Ringo’s drums!), Bob Dylan, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Bono of U2, Levon Helm and the Band. Of particular importance and one of Max’s biggest thrills was backing Tony Bennett on television, a venue where Mr. Bennett rarely performed without his own group.

doors 7:00 / showtime 8:00 / ticket $33

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THURSDAY JUNE 17

JONATHAN EDWARDS QUARTET ::: BUY ONLINE

Warm as summer sunshine, and real as the truth - such is a Jonathan Edwards concert, especially when he appears with his band. Four decades into a stellar career of uncompromising musical integrity, he delivers songs rendered in that pure tenor, which has only grown sweeter with time.

 "Jonathan Edwards' voice is so naturally malleable that all he really needs is a song with a strong melodic hook and he's home free.." - Washington Post

Guest Opener : JAY SMAR artist in the tradition of John Hartford.

doors 7:00 / showtime 8:00 / ticket $26

FRIDAY JUNE 25

TODD SNIDER ::: BUY ONLINE

Snider is a vociferous musician whose fans know him to be quite the workhorse. He has performed live on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with David Letterman and he’s  appeared on numerous year-end Top 10 lists including Spin, Blender and Rolling Stone. In addition to a new album release, this year also finds Snider doing what he does best: playing live.

 "..a lowlife Randy Newman yet to taste the big time, but creatively he's already there." - Rolling Stone

"..a hardheaded, sharp-penned Americana songwriter whose character-actor croon fits somewhere between Lyle Lovett and Jerry Jeff Walker. But like Robert Earl Keen, he has a way with a punch line and the frat-boy fans to prove it." - Spin

doors 7:30 / showtime 8:30 / ticket $23

SATURDAY JULY 17

CHILDHOODS END (The Music of Pink Floyd) ::: BUY ONLINE

Childhood’s End is a national touring Pink Floyd tribute band. Using cicular video screen and computer generated images much like original Pink Floyd concerts along with high tech intelligent lights, cutting edge sound and note perfect renditions of the classic songs. Childhood’s End reflects the true essence of Pink Floyd in truly professional and complete visual and dynamic concert experience.

doors 7:30 / showtime 8:30 / ticket $21

SATURDAY JULY 24

JEFFREY GAINES ::: BUY ONLINE

With endless cult and crit acclaim, and juice enough to tour with icons like Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks, Jeffrey Gaines is a mainstay on the singer-songwriter circuit. His songs about life and love are classics and made for the live performances at which he excels.

 "Gaines has long received critical acclaim for his sexy, rough-edged voice, classic pop hooks and confessional lyrics.." - The Associated Press

doors 7:30 / showtime 8:30 / ticket $21

FRIDAY JULY 30

THE WAILIN JENNYS ::: BUY ONLINE

The release of their 2009 album Live at the Mauch Chunk Opera House demonstrates the sheer talent of this trio of Canadian singer-songwriters, the album amazingly having been recorded in one memorable take. Experience the Wailin' Jennys - their songs, purely sublime, feel like the voices of our hearts and souls.

 "Canadian crooners, who break hearts with a sommelier’s turn of the corkscrew." - The New York Times

doors 7:30 / showtime 8:30 / ticket $28

SATURDAY JULY 31

SATISFACTION the Rolling Stones Tribute::: BUY ONLINE

Satisfaction is the international touring tribute show dedicated to the "World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band". This highly acclaimed production showcases a richly costumed cast of talented performers, bringing to life over 45 years of classic hits by the Stones.

"A spot-on portrayal of the Rolling Stones.."
- The Washington Post

"They have you in the aisles like Jumping Jack Flash" - Showbiz Magazine

doors 7:30 / showtime 8:30 / ticket $23

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FRIDAY AUGUST 13

GHOST RIDERS ::: BUY ONLINE

"GREEN GRASS AND HIGH TIDES", "LADY LUCK", "THERE GOES ANOTHER LOVE SONG", "AMY" are just a few of the songs that came from musicians in this lineup.

The Ghost Riders lineup is a who's who of stars, with guitarist Steve Grisham, formerly of the Outlaws, the distinct slide and steel prowess of Jimmy Bennet from the Greg Kihn Band, Pug Baker on drums, from The Knack, bassist Phil Stokes of Pure Prairie League, and Barry Rapp on keyboards from The Henry Paul Band.

Guest opener : Citizens Band Radio - take a bit of Willie, Waylon and Cash, mix 'em up with some Gram Parsons and Old Crow Medicine Show, flavor with the drivin' bluegrass sound of Bill Monroe and add a pinch of blues. Then roll in some Stones, toss in Dylan and season with Southern Rock.

"I am elated to announce to you fine folks, Southern rock is alive and well and one of the primary reasons for this is the new band Ghost Riders." - Gritz Magazine

doors 7:30 / showtime 8:30 / ticket $25

SATURDAY AUGUST 21

The DESTRUCTION OF DORE & GREY ::: BUY ONLINE

The Destruction of Dore and Grey is the world's first Roc-komedy. This is not a musical, this is not a play with music, it is a quasi-concert where musicians share the stage with young romantics and the dark forces of chaos. The play is a clever and artful twist on "selling your soul for fame." With the power to command fame and eternal glory these denizens of the underworld will exploit every deception to win the souls of the Dore and Grey and extinguish the love that inspires their music.

One of the many interesting dimensions of the play is its live musical interaction, sampling the lyrics and great anthems of the American pop songbook, J. Ferron Hiatt’s script mingles with an improvised soundscape to spin a brutally hilarious tale of disillusionment, betrayal and exploitation in the battle for the soul of rok 'n' roll!

This show contains adult content, not suitable for children.

see more on doreandgrey.com

doors 7:30 / showtime 8:30 / ticket $23

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11

REAL DIAMOND Neil Diamond Tribute ::: BUY ONLINE

Real Diamond brings a hugely entertaining show while passionately re-creates the live Neil Diamond experience. Faithfully providing the finest interpretations of these great songs, Curt Di Domizio fronts a terrific 11-piece band while providing a remarkable depiction of Neil Diamond himself. 

"For anyone looking to get their Neil Diamond fix, Real Diamond shines like the real deal."- Joe Plasko, Times News

doors 7:30 / showtime 8:30 / ticket $23

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18

ENTER THE HAGGIS ::: BUY ONLINE

Toronto’s Celtic rock band Enter the Haggis has found itself at the center of a grassroots success story ever-teetering on the brink of mainstream success. From playing Celtic festivals to rock venues, ETH wins over their passionate, devoted audiences one fan, one town, one region at a time.

"..Celtic and rock are merely baselines from which the quintet adds layers of world, country, roots and progressive music on its most recent album.." - PittsburghLive.com
 

doors 7:30 / showtime 8:30 / ticket $25

SATURDAY OCTOBER 2

ERIC CLAPTON RETROSPECTIVE ::: BUY ONLINE

For fans of Eric Clapton, this show is a treat. The Craig Thatcher Band performs Slowhand's greatest hits along with tunes more obscure, tracing his history as an artist and rendering his tunes with all the same gut-wrenching emotion.

"..With both worldwide recognition and a slew of Lehigh Valley Music Awards, the Craig Thatcher Band has a well earned reputation for blending classic rock and blues standards.. " - Godfrey Daniels
 

doors 7:30 / showtime 8:30 / ticket $21

FRIDAY OCTOBER 8

BILLY COBHAM BAND ::: BUY ONLINE

You don't get see many musicians that perform at the rarified level of Billy Cobham, but we have that problem taken care of with this exclusive engagement with jazz fusion's greatest and most explosive drummer. Accompanied by brilliant musicians from France, England and Brazil, the Billy Cobham Band brings a powerful world music experience to Jim Thorpe. Jean-Marie Ecay - guitar, Fifi Chayeb - bass, Junior Gill - steel pan/Pan Cat Mallots, Christophe Cravero - keyboard/violin, Camelia Ben Naceur - keyboards join Cobham for an unforgettable evening.

Billy Cobham is arguably the world’s greatest living drummer, having started out over 30 years ago with Horace Silver and Stanley Turrentine. In his jazz fusion element with Miles Davis, he shot to international stardom with the groundbreaking Mahavishnu Orchestra. He has worked with musicians as diverse as James Brown, George Benson, Bob Weir, Herbie Hancock, Santana. His music has been very influential - even Massive Attack sampled a notable Cobham riff..

doors 7:30 / showtime 8:30 / ticket $38

SATURDAY OCTOBER 9

SIMON AND GARFUNKEL Tribute ::: BUY ONLINE

AJ Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle have been performing this remarkable tribute to the music of “Simon & Garfunkel” for more than a decade and their sold out shows demonstrate the effect on their audiences. AJ’s warm baritone and Jonathan’s soaring tenor combine flawlessly to capture the essence and magic of “Simon & Garfunkel’s” magical sound.

doors 7:30 / showtime 8:30 / ticket $23

SATURDAY OCTOBER 16

CABINET ::: BUY ONLINE

This band has most definitely arrived, honing their distinctive jam/bluegrass sound and stage presence at live venues around the East for years. With solid, rollicking original tunes and a mix of standards made new by their fine arrangements, Cabinet leaves it all onstage.

"..We’re telling you there is no better cure for what ails you than the heart-pounding good time medicine that is Cabinet.."  - FestivalFamily.com

doors 7:30 / showtime 8:30 / ticket $18

FRIDAY OCTOBER 22

TOM RUSH ::: BUY ONLINE

Tom Rush is a gifted musician and performer, whose distinctive guitar style, wry humor and expressive voice have made him a legend to audiences around the world. His shows are filled with the rib-aching laughter of terrific story-telling, the sweet melancholy of ballads and the passion of gritty blues. James Taylor told Rolling Stone, "Tom was not only one of my early heroes, but also one of my main influences."

"..[Joni] Mitchell’s “The Circle Game” and his own “NO
Regrets” were stunning reminders that well-crafted lyrics need no bells, whistles or synthesizers." - The Richmond Times-Dispatch

"Crowd pleasing ... an outstanding performance." - The New York Times

doors 7:30 / showtime 8:30 / ticket $26

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 6

THE ANGEL BAND ::: BUY ONLINE

Boisterous, sad, sweet, goofy, glorious and angelic - any which way you look at it this music gets your attention. It might be the crazy tight three-part harmony, the killer backup playing, the stories, the passion or the compassion. The songs are mostly self-penned, weaving vivid images, powerful lyrics, musical integrity and "chops" to write home about.

"From the high-kicking 'Coming Home to You' to the richly textured 'Place of Grace,' it was an inspiring set, with an icing-on-the-cake cover of 'Angel of the Morning'.." - Metroland Online

Meet the Angel Band at 4 PM before the show at Sound Check Records in downtown Jim Thorpe!

doors 7:30 / showtime 8:30 / ticket $23

SATURDAY MARCH 12 2011

TARTAN TERRORS ::: BUY ONLINE

The Tartan Terror shows at the Opera House during Jim Thorpe's St. Patrick's Day Weekend are some of the most sought-after in our program and it's not hard to see why. North America's premiere Celtic comedy group, the Tartans' mix of music, comedy and theater make for a thoroughly entertaining and uplifting evening.

doors 7:30 / showtime 8:30 / ticket $35