Rochester Civic Music announces three shows for fall 'Theatre Series'
Following a summer lineup of outdoor concerts, Rochester Civic Music will begin moving the music inside for a series of fall theatre concerts.
The three shows — featuring Minnesota indie sensation Jeremy Messersmith, Grammy Award-winner Dom Flemons-The American Songster, and Mick Sterling's "A Grand Ole Opry Christmas" — will all be held in the intimate setting of the Rochester Civic Theatre.
These indoor concerts will provide a more engaging, up close and personal experience, allowing attendees to delve deeper into the creative process and soak in the finer details of the artistry involved.
Mark your calendars: Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 9 a.m.
Jeremy Messersmith
Friday, Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $30
Jeremy Messersmith is an indie pop singer-songwriter and one of Minnesota’s most recognized and celebrated artists, praised by The New York Times, NPR, USA Today, Paste Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Spin, and Rolling Stone among many others. A thoughtful, clever lyricist with a tender voice, the Minneapolis-based troubadour crafts songs that are catchy and relatable, and span the emotional gamut from poignancy to whimsy. Jeremy is one of those rare artists who can break your heart one minute, and then put those fragile pieces back together again the next.
The American Songster® ~ Dom Flemons
Friday, Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $30
This GRAMMY® winner, two-time EMMY® nominee, and 2020 U.S. Artists Fellow is originally from Phoenix, Arizona and currently lives in the Chicago area. He has branded the moniker The American Songster® since his repertoire of music covers over 100 years of early American popular music. Flemons is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, actor, slam poet, music scholar, historian, and record collector. He is considered an expert player on the banjo, guitar, harmonica, jug, percussion, quills, fife and rhythm bones. Flemons was selected for the prestigious 2020 United States Artists Fellowship Award for the Traditional Arts category which was generously supported by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Mick Sterling’s “A Grand Ole Opry Christmas”
Saturday, Nov. 26, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $30
The classic Christmas songs from the legendary artists of the Grand Ole Opry are honored and performed by some of the top singers and musicians in the Twin Cities, including local favorites Cate Fierro and Shalo Lee on lead vocals. Performing classic Christmas songs from Johnny Cash, George Strait, Roy Orbison, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Glen Campbell, and many more, Mick Sterling leads this incredible band in an unforgettable, and quite charming, emotional night of Christmas classics.
Ticket info
Tickets available at Rochester Civic Music in City Hall (walk-in or by phone, no handling fees), the Mayo Civic Center Box Office (walk-in, no handling fees), and Ticketmaster (online). Order by phone at 507-328-2200 or in person at 201 4th St. SE, Suite 170 (City Hall). Group rates available. More information at rochestermn.gov/civicmusic.
