Cedarburg Performing Arts Center, Inc.

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Friday, September 30, 2011 7:30 p.m.

The iconic and profoundly influential Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, often cited as a catalyst for an entire movement in Country Rock and American Roots Music, continues to add to their legendary status. With multi-platinum and gold records, strings of top ten hits such as "Fishin' In The Dark" and "Mr. Bojangles," multiple Grammy, IBMA, CMA Awards and nominations, the band's accolades continue to accumulate. Don't miss this special opening performance of the 2011-2012 Visiting Artists Series!

$50

Carolina Chocolate Drops

Saturday, October 22, 2011 7:30 p.m.

Taking the music industry by storm, Carolina Chocolate Drops is an old-time string band from Durham, North Carolina. Their 2010 album, Genuine Negro Jig, won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, and was number nine in fRoots magazine's top 10 albums of 2010. The group is one of the few remaining African American string bands. Its three members, Rhiannon Giddens, Dom Flemons, and Justin Robinson, sing vocals and trade musical instruments including banjo, fiddle, guitar, harmonica, snare drum, bones, jug and kazoo.

$37

The Osmond Brothers
Holiday Performance

Friday, December 16, 2011 7:30 p.m.

Performance Underwritten by the Cedarburg-Grafton Rotary Club

The Osmond Brothers, known as "America's family music group," have enjoyed a long and varied career - a career that took them from singing barber shop music as children, to achieving success as teen-music idols and from producing a hit television show to continued success as solo and group performers. The group has sold 102 million records worldwide. They'll be taking the Cedarburg PAC stage to share some of that signature Osmond Family sound during a special holiday performance for families.

$55

Swing-O-Matics

Friday, January 13, 2012 7:30 p.m.

Presented in Cooperation with the Cedarburg Cultural Center

The Swing-O-Matics combine the stylings of Frank Sinatra, Cab Calloway, Louie Prima, Louis Jordan and Count Basie to create a sound reminiscent of the touring groups of the 40s and 50s. And, they incorporate some original music into the mix, as well! Wisconsin-based Swing-O-Matics was co-founded years ago by Cedarburg resident and trumpeter "King" Kevin Gierach. Seven other members lend their vocal and instrumental (tenor sax and baritone sax, trombone, guitar, vibraphone and bass) artistry to the group.

$20

ABBA - Arrival

Saturday, February 4, 2012 7:30 p.m.

ABBA - Arrival has performed globally on both stage and TV since 1995 and has entertained millions of ABBA fans around the world. This incredible tribute band brings together some original ABBA musicians, stunning live vocals, beautiful harmonies and choreographed dance routines to create a "Truly Authentic ABBA Experience." ABBA - Arrival will bring back memories of the ABBA era, with songs such as the Eurovision winner "Waterloo," through to the haunting sounds of "Fernando" and "Eagle," then back to toe-tapping favorites like "Dancing Queen," "Take a Chance on Me" and the ever popular "Thank You for the Music."

$50

American Fiesta

Written by Steven Tomlinson

Starring Emmy-Awarding Actor John McGivern

Directed by Jenny Wanasek

Fri., March 23 & Sat., March 24, 2012 7:30 p.m.

An obsessive collector on a quest for the perfect piece of vintage Fiestaware deals with his parents' opposition to his same-sex marriage. His antic journey across America sheds light on our cultural/political divide and the prospect of finding common ground. This witty, hopeful tale of imperfection & acceptance was voted "Best Play by an Emerging Playwright" in 2006 by the American Theatre Critics Association.

$35