The Shelbyville High School Jazz Band under the direction of famed circus musician Russell Smith, will perform their annual concert / dance at the Strand.   The concert will start at 7:00 pm.   Admission is free.    The Cabaret area will transformed into a dance floor for all those who wish to "cut the rug".

Exiled Few played to a great audience for Saturday night’s performance.   The high energy band sounded great and was well received.   A big thank you to Smashed Productions for making this night possible.   All the proceeds went to the Strand.    We are greatful for the help!     

The special guest Doug and Trey from Satellite Blues played a powerful first set.    Below was taken during the sound check Saturday afternoon.

Hello All,

This weekend Joey G. from Smashed Productions is bringing in another band. "Exiled Few" is a blues rock group. If it is anything like last Saturday night, it will be a great night of fun and music. Last weekend was our first rock band. We also dedicated the Shelby County Rock and Roll Hall of Fame which is housed in the lobby of our theatre. The band entertained to an audience of over 100. This was an eclectic group, on stage and audience too. The audience had very young kids, and the very young at heart. People were dressed anywhere from jeans and tee shirts to suit and tie. The band put on an outstanding show. They finished with "I am the Walrus". All I can say is coo coo cachoo.

On Sunday we had an Open House to celebrate our one year anniversary. This marks the date that we started working on the theatre. Thank you to all who attended. We had several people who were visiting the theatre for the first time, or at least the first time in many years. It was pleasure to talk to everyone and show them our progress.

These newsletters seem to appear every Thursday. Ever wonder how it happens? Didn’t think so, but here it is anyway. Either Steve or I write them, and Steve is the keeper of the list and sends them out. It seems for now I have been doing the writing, but as many of you know Steve wrote them for months. This is a good system and a not so good system…….you see Steve can edit things……like the fact that TODAY IS STEVE FRAZEE’S 50th BIRTHDAY!!!!!! When you see Steve, give him birthday wishes, or just honk as you drive by the theatre. We’ll see if the above paragraph makes it out to you all!

The Shelbyville News ran a wonderful article about the Open House last week. Because of that article, an anonymous donor endowed our movie screen! It was ordered this week and should be installed in about 45 days. Once the screen is installed, it will bring a new chapter to what we are able to offer. We are in the planning stages of the Classic Film Series. Our goal is to have movies every week, the same time every week. This will be something that we will solicit sponsorship to help defray the costs. Chris N. and Gary N. are working to get our contracts with the film distributors. Eric G. will guide us through the process and be the house projectionist and film historian.

The schedule is filling up nicely. We have several things planned and something for everyone.

April 12 7:00pm Exiled Few $5 / $7

April 24 7:00pm Poetry Reading FREE

April 26 1:00pm Recital FREE

May 3 7:00pm SHS Jazz Band FREE

May 5 7:00pm Lecture - Karen Land, Dog Musher FREE

May 9 7:00pm Rock Bands $5 / $7

May 10 7:00pm Gospel Music with Terry Crites FREE

May 15 7:00pm SMS Jazz Band FREE

May 17 7:30pm B-town Bearcats Dixieland $15 / $12

May 31 7:00pm Exit 113 $5 / $7

Thanks for the support. Happy Birthday Steve!

David

Saturday April 26, 2008      1:00pm   Free

The popular local band EXIT 113 will take the stage on May 31,  2008.     They will put on a great show.  Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door.

Karen Land: Iditarod Musher

 

Terry Crites will bring Gospel Music with special guest Francie Bond to the Strand on Saturday May 10, 2008.   This event is Free.    Terry has been doing gospel music since 1972. 

The B-town Bearcats will bring their dixie land style music to the Strand on Saturday May 17, 2008.   Robin Hopkins and Kathleen Miller who performed with the Gateway Trio will return to the Strand stage for this concert too!    Tickets are $15 / $12 age 65+, and free for children under 12.   

 The Strand Open House on Sunday was fun.   We had lots and lots of people attend.   The Shelbyville Clarinet Ensemble directed by Wayne Rose, serenaded the crowd from 2:00 - 3:00.  

Maurice Finkel played the Hammond, and Ron B. and Gordon H. demonstrated the sound system.  We had several visitors.   Below is Mr. & Mrs. Bill English with Debbie E. in the lobby.   The English’s had their daughter and grandaughter both volunteer!

Steve F. and Gary N.  taking a moment to pose for the camera.    I think I caught Gary off guard, what do you think?

Thank you to all who attended.  

The Strand Theatre hosted the 70’s style band "Travis of the Cosmos" on Saturday April 5, 2008.   The show was well attended by people of all ages.    The theatre was hopping!   This is presented by Smashed Productions…a supporter of the Strand.     All proceeds from this concert went to benefit the Theatre.   Thank you to Bones & Kurt, and to Travis of the Cosmos for helping the Strand.  

Before the concert, the Shelby County Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was dedictated.    The Strand is honored to display these plaques.