Rod’s music ranges from Swing to Rock and Roll. From Country to Rhythm & Blues. From Rock-A-Billy to the top hits of the 50′s and 60′s.

Doo-Wopin’ with The Diamonds! One of the most polished acts touring today, this group is known for their tight vocal harmonies, musical instrumentation and for charming audiences of all ages. Performing their timeless hits from the 50′s and 60′s- “Why Do Fools Fall In Love?”, “Silhouettes”, “The Stroll” and the National Anthem of Rock & Roll, “Little Darlin’”- they also pay tribute to the classic four-part harmony vocal groups of the era as well as the great solo artists of the time. Here’s a sample of some of the songs you will hear: “Blue Moon”, “At the Hop”, “Sherry”, “Day by Day”, “Splish Splash”, “Unchained Melody”, “Lovin’ Feeling”, “Bandstand Boogie” and many more! Don’t miss this evening of entertainment for all ages. It will be a musical event you will not soon forget!

Directed and choreographed by IU Professor of Stage Movement and Musical Theatre George Pinney, who won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography for his work on the PBS broadcast “Blast,” IU Broadway Cabaret offers audiences an energetic, Broadway-style revue show that covers a wide range of musical styles and influences. IU Broadway Cabaret was created as a performance outlet for exceptionally talented musical theatre students. Fans of this joyous theatrical genre won’t want to miss this chance to see one of IU Bloomington’s premier performance groups live at Boot City Opry.

Mike Porter and sister Marsha Banning have been performing and harmonizing their way to the hearts of audiences from TN to the Midwest states of Indiana, Iowa and Illinois, where they are active members of the Illinois Country Music Association. They grew up on Traditional/Contemporary Country, and the 50′s and 60′s songs that could be heard at the town square on Saturday night, as well as the upbeat Southern Gospel favorites they sang every Sunday morning in church. Growing up on Panther Creek Lane, the two became dubbed the “Panther Creek Duo”. Mike also began to excel in the art of Yodeling and performing legendary Rockabilly artists like Elvis, Roy Orbison and Jerry Lee Lewis.

The Panther Creek Duo has won various awards, and performed on the same stage as Joe Diffie, Confederate Railroad, & Clay Walker, to name a few. They are currently the 2008 Illinois Country Music Association’s Duo of the year (for the 4th consecutive year in a row), and their album, “Panther Creek Duo”, has been named 2007 NACMAI Country Music Album of the Year. Mike was also named The 2005 International Grand Champion Yodeler, so yodeling songs are always a unique favorite at his shows. He has opened for Loretta Lynn, Ronnie McDowell and Phil Vasser, to name a few.

Mike currently has 10 albums total, the most recent being, “Nashville Ain’t Gonna Come To Me”. This self written album has already earned 2 International awards and was named the 2008 Illinois Country Music Association’s Album Recording of the Year. In March 2007, Mike was awarded NACMAI Songwriter of the Year, for the title track, “Nashville Ain’t Gonna Come To Me”, and 2007 NACMAI Songwriter of the Year (Holiday), for “It just Don’t Feel Like Christmas”, featured on the album. He also has albums featuring his Classic Country, 50′s and 60′s and Yodeling favorites.

Mike has earned the title of Illinois Country Music Association’s Songwriter of the Year, Entertainer of the Year and the 2008 Male Vocalist in an Opry for his creation and performances in the “Gym Bob’s Jamboree Show”, www.GymBobs.com.
In March of 2009, he earned the title of “The 2009-10 Prairie Thunder Country Idol” winner, (finals were held at the U.S Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington, IL).

The Pearl Handle Band plays a great mix of classic country music bringing top-notch vocals, both lead and stacked harmonies are their signature sound. And, a blend of instrumentation; such as Mandolin, Accordion, and Native American flute. And then the foundation of hot lead guitars, acoustic guitars, keys, synths, six-string bass, and superb drum and percussion rounds out the unique sound of Pearl Handle Band.

Season tickets for 2012 are available for pre-sale before March 1st at the price of $350. You may pay this in full or we can charge your card each month from April to December. Season ticket holders get a reserved seat to every show with a custom seat cover and the opportunity to purchase additional tickets for their guests for only $10.60.

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