Prelude Concerts

Prelude concert on the green on the campus of Winona State University

Prelude Artists

2008, Season Five

Prelude Concert Series
Co-produced with Theatre du Mississippi, the free Prelude Concert Series has become a fan favorite with Great River Shakespeare Festival visitors and the entire Winona community. This year we welcome our most impressive line-up ever!

Friday June 27, 2008 6:30 pm
Opening Night
Chris Kendall, singer/songwriter who "sings the stories of life."

Saturday June 28, 2008*
Opening Weekend River Front Concert
Joins us for the annual opening weekend candle light walk to Levee Park following the opening night performance of Taming of the Shrew and hear the renowned Chicago rhythm and blues artist, James Armstrong.

Friday July 4, 2008 6:30 pm
Bayou Grenouille, lively Cajun music at its purest

Saturday July 5, 2008 6:30 pm
John Doyle, Irish Singer/Guitarist who is an essential Artist in the current traditional Irish renaissance

Friday July 11, 2008 6:30 pm
Nate Gill, a young Australian with a passion for folk roots music

Saturday July 12, 2008 6:30 pm
Simone Perrin, a Winona native who evokes Edith Piaf

Friday July 18, 2008 6:30 pm
The Busboys, bluegrass and new grass artistry

Saturday July 19, 2008 6:30 pm
Terpsichore, an authentic Baroque ensemble, with a twist

Friday July 25, 2008 6:30 pm
John Paulson, a jazz saxophone artist extraordinaire!

Saturday July 26, 2008 6:30 pm
Dan Chouinard, one of the most popular accordion artists in the Midwest.

*The June 28th concert takes place at Levee Park following The Taming of the Shrew performance. All other concerts begin at 6:30 PM on the Great River Shakespeare Festival lawn outside the Winona State University Performing Arts Center.