Troy Music Hall 2012-2013 season includes "An Evening with Ira Glass"

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Act 1: A show in Troy...

The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall announced its first slate of show for the 2012-2013 season today -- and the show that immediately jumped out at us: "Reinventing Radio: An Evening with Ira Glass" on December 1.

From the blurbage for the show with the creator and host This American Life:

Join Ira for a fascinating evening as he leads the audience through the creation of This American Life and talks about the state of media today. He will talk about his program and how it's put together: what makes a compelling story, where they find the amazing stories for their show, how he and his staff try to push broadcast journalism to do things it doesn't usually do. As part of this, Glass mixes stories from the show, live onstage, combining his narration with pre-taped quotes and music, recreating the sound of the show as the audience watches. He plays funny and memorable moments from the show, and explains about what was behind their creation. Expect an evening that is sometimes humorous, sometimes serious, and certainly intriguing.

Tickets for that show start at $25.

The whole schedule released today is after the jump. Tickets will be available to Troy Music Hall members starting June 26 -- and to the general public July 11.

THE TROY SAVINGS BANK MUSIC HALL ANNOUNCES THE START OF AN AMAZING 2012-2013 SEASON
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band with special guests Asleep at the Wheel
Thursday, September 27, 8:00 PM, Tickets $42, $34, $25
The iconic and profoundly influential Nitty Gritty Dirt Band was the catalyst for an entire movement in Country Rock and American Roots Music. With multi-platinum and gold records, strings of top ten hits (Fishin' In The Dark, Mr. Bojangles), multiple Grammy, IBMA, CMA Awards and nominations, the band's accolades continue to accumulate. Their groundbreaking "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" album has been inducted into the U.S. Library of Congress as well as the Grammy Hall of Fame. The Hall is thrilled to welcome NGDB - Jeff Hanna, Jimmie Fadden, Bob Carpenter, and John McEuen, to our stage for the first time!
Kicking off the evening will be nine time Grammy Award winners Asleep at the Wheel. This famed western-swing, boogie, and roots-music outfit has been around for over 40 years and is still on the upswing. They've turned out an incredible 25+ albums and continue to introduce the western swing genre to new generations of enthusiastic fans!
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall and WMHT present: From The Top with Christopher O'Riley and special guest Matt Haimovitz
Friday, October 5, 7:30 PM, Tickets $55, $49, $35, $25
"From the Top is one of the most original classical music programs - also the most popular - in the history of public radio." - Chicago Tribune
From the Top, NPR's hit radio show, aired on more than 200 stations nationwide, returns to broadcast from The Hall! This weekly showcase of America's top young classical musicians celebrates the amazing performances and captivating stories of America's best pre-college classical musicians. Hosted by acclaimed concert pianist Christopher O'Riley, each one-hour broadcast presents five high-caliber performances along with interviews, sketches and games, revealing the heart and soul behind these extraordinary young musicians. Now in its twelfth year on air, From the Top has featured prominent guest artists including Yo Yo Ma, Hilary Hahn, Béla Fleck, Sir James Galway, Jake Shimabukuro, Michael Feinstein, and more.
Ricky Nelson Remembered with Matthew & Gunnar Nelson
Saturday, October 27, 8:00 PM, Tickets $36, $32, $28, $20
As the only artist to have a No. 1 song, No. 1 movie and No. 1 TV show in the same week, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Nelson's life and music touched millions. He pioneered the country rock sound and Life Magazine coined the phrase 'Teen Idol' after him. Today, his twin sons, multi-platinum recording artists, Matthew & Gunnar Nelson, celebrate his life and relive the music and memories in their multi-media event, Ricky Nelson Remembered.
Featuring hit songs like Hello Mary Lou, Poor Little Fool, Travelin' Man, I'm Walkin', I Gotta Feeling, Teenage Idol, Garden Party and many more, RNR showcases his life with never-before-seen interviews from artists he influenced, including Paul McCartney and Chris Isaak. This heartfelt, and often funny, evening is a not to be missed tribute to the one and only Ricky Nelson.
The Metropolitan Opera Brass Ensemble
Sunday, October 28, 3:00 PM, Tickets $48, $38, $28, $25
Presented in cooperation with Renaissance Musical Arts
"Nightly, they create fire and excitement in America's finest opera house with sweetly singing and soaring horns. From ringing open sounds, to muted effects, to pensive and tender quiet passages, the vanguard of 21st century brass playing is on display here...and it is a glorious thing to hear." - Wynton Marsalis
Don't miss them, in a rare night away from the Met! Unamplified, in the acoustical wonder of The Hall, this is a once in a lifetime concert for all brass fans!
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Friday, November 16, 8:00 PM, Tickets $36, $29
They are back! In their second appearance at The Hall, "America's favorite little big band" the award winning Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will again show why they are one of the top leaders among jazz/swing bands worldwide. Renowned for their irresistible live show and aggressive, musically perceptive approach, this seven-man group plays a fusion of classic American sounds from jazz, swing, Dixieland and big-band music, building their own songbook of original dance tunes. BBVD adds new fans by the roomful every time they play!
Poets & Prayers: Turtle Island Quartet with special guest Tierney Sutton
Sunday, November 18, 7:00 PM, Tickets $38, $32, $30, $25
Hailed by The Washington Post for their "excellent precision and musicality," Grammy winners Turtle Island Quartet have been re-defining chamber jazz for over twenty five years. The quartet will be joined onstage at The Hall by the great jazz vocalist Tierney Sutton in a concert that answers the simple question: What inspires us?
From the moving traditional hymn Wade in the Water to Joni Mitchell's All I Want to settings of Coltrane's A Love Supreme and words of Hafiz and Rumi - Poets & Prayers celebrates and praises the muse, in all its forms.
Reinventing Radio: An Evening with Ira Glass
Saturday, December 1, 8:00 PM Tickets $52, $48, $36, $25
For fifteen years Ira Glass and his team at This American Life have pushed the boundaries of radio journalism, exploring people, places, issues, and ideas from all across the country. Their adventure in radio story-telling has won a host of awards, and Ira received the highest individual honor in public broadcasting, the Edward R. Murrow Award.
Join Ira for a fascinating evening as he leads the audience through the creation of This American Life and talks about the state of media today. He will talk about his program and how it's put together: what makes a compelling story, where they find the amazing stories for their show, how he and his staff try to push broadcast journalism to do things it doesn't usually do. As part of this, Glass mixes stories from the show, live onstage, combining his narration with pre-taped quotes and music, recreating the sound of the show as the audience watches. He plays funny and memorable moments from the show, and explains about what was behind their creation. Expect an evening that is sometimes humorous, sometimes serious, and certainly intriguing.
An Evening With Judy Collins with special guest Jimmy Webb
Thursday, December 6, 8:00 PM, $42, $35, $20
A benefit for the Capital Region Coalition to End Homelessness
Judy Collins is beloved in the Capital District and The Hall is thrilled to welcome her back on our stage! She delights audiences with her unique blend of interpretative folksongs and contemporary themes, and in this new show, she will sing songs from her new album Bohemian, fan favorites and celebratory holiday tunes. This will be an intimate evening, showcasing the voice the NY Times calls "... a pure, vibratoless soprano with an angelic, churchlike ring." Judy trades off between piano and guitar and shares the stage with her musical director Russell Walden.
Opening for Judy is a close friend and a legend of songwriting, Jimmy Webb. A songwriter for over forty years, he has crafted many cherished standards, including Wichita Lineman, By The Time I Get To Phoenix, Galveston, The Moon's A Harsh Mistress, All I Know, The Highwayman, Up, Up and Away, MacArthur Park, and many more.
Temptation of the Muses: A special program featuring
Nai Ni Chen Dance and the Ahn Trio,
Friday, December 7, 8:00 PM, Tickets $34, $25, $15
Part of the Music Hall "Reach Out to Youth" program.
A blossom of color, energy and motion - the dances of Nai-Ni Chen fuse the dynamic freedom of American modern dance with the grace and splendor of Asian art. In Temptation of the Muses, this renowned dance company joins The Ahn Trio, one of classical music's most innovative ensembles, and composer Kenji Bunch in an exciting new collaboration. It integrates new music along with musical selections by Pat Metheny, David Balakrishnan and Ronn Yedidia, and original dance in a performance inspired by the poem A Word for Freedom, by Persian poet Latif Nazemi. This adventurous evening of music and dance is a combination rarely seen on the Music Hall stage - don't miss it.
Cherish The Ladies: A Celtic Christmas
Saturday, December 15, 7:30 PM, Tickets $29, $25, $20
One of the most engaging and successful ensembles in the history of Celtic music, Cherish The Ladies have shared timeless Irish traditions with audiences worldwide for over twenty-five years. In this Celtic Christmas program, the Ladies put their signature mark on classic Christmas carols such as O Come All Ye Faithful and Silent Night, in arrangements that highlight the group's unique Celtic instrumentation, beautiful harmonies, and spectacular stepdancing. Hailed by The New York Times as "passionate, tender and rambunctious," Cherish The Ladies will create a wonderful evening of holiday fun!
Music Hall members and subscribers may purchase tickets starting Tuesday, June 26, 2012 via phone and in person at the Box Office. (For a minimum of a $50 donation, you can become a member and take advantage of the best seats in the house.)
Single tickets go on sale to the general public Wednesday, July 11, 2012 via phone, in person, or online at www.troymusichall.org. Tickets are available at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Box Office, 30 Second Street, Troy, Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Orders are accepted in person and via phone at (518) 273-0038 and via facsimile at (518) 273-1564. More information on the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall and upcoming programs is available on the website at www.troymusichall.org.

Yep, the Troy Music Hall has advertised on AOA.

photo: Stuart Mullenberg

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