The Local Music Project Hamilton

08/04/2022

These shows are super exciting and fun! get your tickets now, you won't be sorry!

Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience- Friday, August 12, 7pm
TICKETS AT:
https://earlvilleoperahouse.showare.com/

For nearly 30 years, GRAMMY award winning artist Terrance Simien, 8th generation Louisiana Creole, has been shattering the myths about what his indigenous Zydeco roots music is and is not. Leading his Zydeco Experience band, Simien has become one of the most respected and accomplished artists in American roots music today. Simien and his band mates have performed over 8,000 concerts, toured millions of miles to over 45 countries during their eventful career, and now we are pleased for the return of Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience to the Earlville Opera House on Friday, August 12, 7pm.

Simien was born in 1965 (appropriately) into the hippie folk and soul music era that still intrigues him today. He grew artistically by being influenced and inspired by all of the music from that period. He was as influenced by Bob Dylan and Simon and Garfunkel as he was by Sam Cooke and the Commodores. Since his family is documented in history books as one of the first Creole families to settle St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, his musical roots are firmly planted alongside the great zydeco pioneers like Chenier, Delafose, Chavis, Ardoin and that other Simien, Rockin Sidney, to name a few. He counts himself one of the fortunate few who hail from a generation with a direct link to these artists, some of whom mentored him as an emerging talent. Simien has since assumed that same role to a new generation of young Zydeco hotshots because he understands how critical mentoring is to the success of his indigenous music that has become synonymous with the cultural identity of Louisiana, and also an important part of the musical landscape of this country.

In 1983 at the young age of 18, Simien began touring professionally and by 20 he was sharing the stage with Fats Domino and Sarah Vaughn at the Bern Jazz Festival. His career exploded after that and Terrance remains a pivotal part of Zydeco music history. Simien is blessed with an extraordinary talent that expresses the deepest human emotions through the original instrument: The Voice. He takes his audiences on a multicultural tour of the world as the many countries he’s visited while on tour have informed his musical language. Terrance creates a hypnotic blend of New Orleans funk-reggae-flavored-world-blues-American zydeco roots music that beckons you to your feet and into the groove. He has found a seamless and artful way to deliver his eclectic music as a relevant, evolving artist who is clearly rooted in Creole tradition. Well known for his legendary live performances, Terrance also helped change the vocabulary for his genre by introducing complex vocal harmonies, diverse repertoire and carefully crafted high quality recordings. He has shared studio & stage with Robert Palmer, Stevie Wonder, Los Lobos, Taj Mahal, Dr. John, the Meters, Alan Toussaint, Paul Simon and Dave Matthews Band to name a few.

Terrance Simien & his band mates have been featured in TV commercials and a dozen or more films, including the blockbuster “The Big Easy” which changed the game for Louisiana music in the late 80’s. His music has been heard on NPR syndicated radio shows like World Café, American Routes, E-town & House of Blues Radio Hour. Rolling Stone, Billboard, and other notable music industry publications, as well as major daily newspapers have praised his recordings. His extensive discography dates back to vinyl 45’s. Simien has received countless awards, grants and recognition for his work and artistic contributions as a respected Cultural Ambassador for his state and country.

Tickets are $40 and $36 for members (become a member!) and are available at www.earlvilleoperahouse.com, or by calling (315) 691-3550, stopping in the office, or get them at the door!

Thank you to our sponsors: Community Foundation for South Central NY; Live Music Society; NBT Bank; Preferred Mutual; Sidney Federal Credit Union; and Bruce Ward, Architect.
Special thanks to our hospitality sponsors Fred's Inn Restaurant & Lodging and Poolville Country Store Restaurant Bed & Breakfast.

Earlville Opera House Arts Center is located at 18 East Main Street in the charming Village of Earlville and is handicap accessible. Vaccine proof required at door, masks optional but strongly encouraged. Please check our website for the latest updates and for further information on our programs and services, and like us on Facebook!

Events are made possible, in part, with public funds from New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor of New York and the New York State Legislature, and through the generosity of EOH members.

04/28/2022

Call now for your tickets, this is a fantastic Irish band!

🔥☘️ RUNA at Earlville Opera House! ☘️🔥
May 7, 7pm
Tickets at: https://earlvilleoperahouse.showare.com/

Redefining the Take on Traditional Music!

Earlville Opera House is pleased to present Celtic-American Roots music “super group”, RUNA on the EOH Mainstage May 7, 7pm. This is a return of a favorite band as chosen by EOH patrons in our recent “Hall of Fame” survey to help us celebrate our 50th Anniversary!

Celebrating 13 years together as a band, Celtic-American Roots music “super group”, RUNA, continues to push the boundaries of Irish folk music into the Americana and roots music formats. Interweaving the haunting melodies and exuberant tunes of Ireland and Scotland with the lush harmonies and intoxicating rhythms of jazz, bluegrass, flamenco and blues, they offer a thrilling and redefining take on traditional music.

Seeking to preserve and continue a traditional culture in a modern age, RUNA creates the backbone of its signature roots sound from the musical and geographical diversity of its individually established band members. Their strive for excellence and creativity blazes a trail for the future of folk music, earning them the reputation as one of the most innovative Irish folk groups of this generation.

RUNA consists of vocalist and step-dancer, Shannon Lambert-Ryan of Philadelphia, Dublin-born guitarist, Fionán de Barra, Cheryl Prashker of Canada on percussion, Jake James of New York on the fiddle, and Caleb Edwards of Nashville on mandolin and vocals.

The group has been honored internationally, winning Top Group and Top Traditional Group in the Irish Music Awards and three Independent Music Awards including Best LIVE Album, Best World/Traditional Song, and Best Bluegrass Song. In conjunction with the band’s 10-Year Anniversary Tour, RUNA released their sixth album, “TEN: The Errant Night”, on March 16th, 2019. Receiving international praise on both sides of the Atlantic, “TEN: The Errant Night”, has been nominated for Best World/Traditional Song (“An Buachaillín Bán”) in the Independent Music Awards! “This is RUNA’s most ambitious album yet and it is a stunner!” – Bill Margeson, LiveIreland

Additionally, to critical acclaim, the band released their first seasonal album, “The Tide of Winter”, celebrating the winter holidays in December 2020! The band has performed at festivals too numerous to list!

Tickets are $30 and $27 for members (become a member!), $10 for youth (17 and under), with college students half off general admission. Tickets are available at www.earlvilleoperahouse.com or by calling (315) 691-3550.

Thank you to our sponsors: Community Foundation for South Central NY; Live Music Society; NBT Bank; Preferred Mutual; Sidney Federal Credit Union; and Bruce Ward, Architect. Special thanks to our hospitality sponsor Fred's Inn Restaurant & Lodging.

Earlville Opera House Arts Center is located at 18 East Main Street in the charming Village of Earlville, NY and is handicap accessible.

Vaccine proof required at door, masks worn inside. Please check our website for the latest updates and for further information on our programs and services, and like us on Facebook!

Events are made possible, in part, with public funds from New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor of New York and the New York State Legislature, and through the generosity of EOH members.

04/13/2022

You'll love Matt- Chenango county native now national touring artist!

Get em while they're HOT!

Tickets to Matt Nakoa at: https://earlvilleoperahouse.showare.com

11/12/2021

Another outstanding performer comes to the Opera House!

Joe Crookston at EOH November 19!

Joe Crookston is a master storyteller and he is always seeking the creative edge. His music swirls with themes of lightness, darkness, clocks ticking, fiddle looping, weeping willows, slide guitar bending, cynicism, hope, and the cycles of life and rebirth. If you love a moving song and musical madness, Joe Crookston delivers it all, the melodies, the lyrics, the energy, and a deep passion for exceptionally well-written songs.

From Ithaca, NY, Joe is described as artist, writer, singer, guitar picker, painter, claw hammer banjo player, eco-village member and believer in all things possible. Named 2016 Folk Alliance International Artist-in- Resident, he’s played with Suzanne Vega, Dar Williams, David Francey, John McCutcheon, John Gorka, Judy Collins and 100’s more. His songs are cinematic and are being made into award winning films.

You’ll be pulled in by the magic and musical world Joe creates and you’ll end up in the moment, humming & buzzing with the rest of the crowd. He’ll sing to you – you’ll sing with him… “He’s plumbing for lyrical gold, like some kind of social archeologist.” His story songs are universal, masterful and his concerts are a grand celebration of all of us. He believes in stories. Come to a show…You’ll ride along mystical, historical, and humorous roads, and twist through personal stories along the way. At the end of the night, you’ll leave inspired, with a renewed sense of what’s possible. “The Long Note” is a phrase used in Irish culture – “The Long Note” is that place of resonance and transcendence where the music, the voices, the instruments, and the community ALL come together and unite… There IS a “Long Note” and Joe is reaching for it.

From the first strum of his 1948 Gibson, through stories of ruby red dresses, Tinian Island, Dylan Thomas, Taoist parables and drunken roosters you’ll be drawn in. It happens every time. Watch a YouTube video. It’s good, but it’s not the same. You gotta come to the show. Through his spirit and playfulness and his unwavering courage to be himself, you will be moved in ways you didn’t expect. He is literate, poignant and funny as hell. You’ll be glad you came. Joe tours regularly in the US, Ireland and Canada.

Enjoy this extraordinary opportunity to view a world-class musician right here in Earlville! Tickets are $25 general admission, $23 members (become a member!), with college students half off general admission. Tickets are available at www.earlvilleoperahouse.com or by calling (315) 691-3550.

The Earlville Opera House is located at 18 East Main Street in the charming Village of Earlville, NY and is handicap accessible.

Vaccine entry only with proof shown at door. Masks must be worn inside. Please check our website for the latest updates and for further information on our programs and services, and like us on Facebook!

Thank you to our performance sponsors for this event: NIVA - National Independent Venue Association; Mid York Foundation; NBT Bank; Preferred Mutual; Sidney Federal Credit Union; Bruce Ward, Architect; Fred's Inn Restaurant & Lodging; and Poolville Country Store Restaurant Bed & Breakfast.
FOR FUN: Make it an evening out and receive 10% off dinner at Poolville Country Store by presenting your EOH show ticket, or receive 10% off your show ticket by presenting your Poolville dinner receipt at the Box Office! Call the Poolville Country Store at 315-691-2677 for dinner reservations! Show your ticket at the Huff Brau and receive the happy hour drink rate on your first drink at intermission or after the show!

EOH events are made possible, in part, with public funds from New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the New York State Governor and the New York State Legislature, and through the generosity of EOH members.

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09/17/2021

This will be a fantastic show!

Cultured Curation Historic Arts Learn More

08/17/2021

Live music again at the Opera House!!!

NOTICE:
Due to travel restrictions Old Blind Dogs have cancelled their US Tour.

In their place on Saturday, September 25, the EOH will host Grammy awarded, Emmy nominated Irish fiddle sensation Eileen Ivers at 7pm.

Eileen has been referred to as a "sensation" by Billboard magazine and "the Jimi Hendrix of the violin," by The New York Times.

Tickets on sale soon!

EOH events are made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the New York State Governor and the New York State Legislature, and through the generosity of EOH members.

08/12/2021

For all you aspiring artists!

NYFA is presenting a free multi-day professional development program in Central and Southern Tier New York for artists.

03/26/2021

Many thanks to NATE GROSS of Norwich for this great show taped on the Opera House stage!!

02/11/2021

FEBRUARY 25, 8pm: EOH presents Denny McCormick streaming live!

The Earlville Opera House is pleased to present Denny McCormick streaming live from our page on Thursday, February 25 at 8pm. This is a give-what-you-like event with all proceeds supporting the programs and services of the Earlville Opera House during this time of crisis for performing arts venues. A link to donate will be provided during the show.

Denny McCormick, originally from upstate New York, is a singer/songwriter in New York City. For over 40 years, he has played in numerous bands, written music for theatre and recorded with a number of fine musicians. Denny was a founding member of the 70’s alt country group, CHENANGO; the 80’s power pop band, ARMS AKIMBO; and sang and played rhythm guitar in the 90’s country band, SECOND HAND ROSE.

Denny wrote the music and lyrics for the critically acclaimed, THE INCREDIBLY FAMOUS W***Y RIVERS which debuted at the WPA Theatre in NYC and then ran at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. As a band member of the La Mama e.t.c. production of Sam Sheppard’s TOOTH OF CRIME, Denny contributed to the shaping and arranging of Mr. Sheppard’s original music.

For the last 30 years, Denny has been working as a TV executive, and more recently found a new desire to explore the musical unknown. Before the world caught fire in 2020, he started performing again and was playing regularly at the legendary Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. One of Denny’s last performances was at the beautiful and historic Earlville Opera House in upstate New York. Over the last year he has been video recording some of his songs and posting them on Facebook. Denny looks forward to shaking your hand somewhere down the road…when we can put this darn virus to bed.

Join us for a musical get-away and let the tunes feed your soul with Denny’s incredible talent. The show is free for all! If you are able to contribute to EOH, donations of all sizes are most welcome and needed. Please visit www.earlvilleoperahouse.com to see how you can support and engage in the arts.

The Earlville Opera House is located at 18 East Main Street in the charming Village of Earlville, NY 13332 and is handicap accessible. We remain closed for on-site programming until further notice. Please view our website and like us on Facebook!

EOH events are made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, and through the generosity of EOH members.

Thanks Denny McCormick Music!