Buskirk-Chumley Theater Events for August 1-15, 2024

Event: Iris Dement
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Venue: Buskirk-Chumley Theater 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408

Description: With an inimitable voice as John Prine described, "like you've heard, but not really," and unforgettable melodies rooted in hymns, gospel, and old country music, she's simply one of the finest singer-songwriters in America as well as one of our fiercest advocates for human rights.

On her transcendent new record, Workin' On A World, Iris DeMent faces the modern world — as it is right now — with its climate catastrophe, pandemic illness, and epidemic of violence and social injustice — and not only asks us how we can keep working towards a better world, but implores us to love each other, despite our very different ways of seeing. Her songs are her way of healing our broken inner and outer spaces.

Her debut record Infamous Angel, which just celebrated its 30th anniversary, was recently named one of the “greatest country albums of all time” by Rolling Stone, and the two albums that followed, My Life and The Way I Should, were both nominated for GRAMMYs.

Purchase tickets here: hhttps://buskirkchumley.org/event/sweet_baby_james/ .

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Event: Sweet Baby James
Date/Time: Thursday, August 15, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Venue: Buskirk-Chumley Theater 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408

Description: Don't miss America's #1 James Taylor tribute Sweet Baby James, as Nashville musician Bill Griese performs the songs of the legendary JT. Not your typical tribute band fare, and not a "look-alike" act, Griese delights audiences using only his uncanny Taylor-like vocals & guitar playing, and a refreshingly real stage presence.

Fans rave: "the next best thing to James," "close my eyes and it’s JT," "James would be proud," "amazing guitar playing," "everything he does honors JT," "his voice is spot on," etc. Enjoy the ultimate James Taylor experience with favorites like Fire and Rain, You’ve Got a Friend, Shower the People, How Sweet It Is, and Steamroller, celebrating one of our greatest troubadours. Get your tickets today!

Purchase tickets here: https://buskirkchumley.org/event/sweet_baby_james/

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