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Red Clay Theatre In Duluth

Friday, May 17, 2013

Dang Girls Night Out! Saturday at Red Clay Theatre

Full weekend of music with Matthew Perryman Jones, Dang Girls Night Out!, and Gwinnett School of Rock Spring Concert.

Matthew Perryman Jones with special guest Elenowen will open the concert weekend at the Red Clay Theatre Friday evening. Jones’ new album “Land of the Living,” written after the death of his father, is set to be released May 29. This is his first full length album since 2008. Dang Girls Night Out, a concert benefiting Serv International, will feature Jan Smith, Mandy Grawley, and others Saturday night. The Gwinnett School of Rock will present its Spring Concert Sunday afternoon. The theatre welcomes singer-songwriters for Open Mic Night Monday. Here's the concert schedule Friday-Monday, April 17-20, for “Eddie Owen Presents” at the Red Clay Theatre in Duluth. FRIDAY, MAY 17 Matthew Perryman Jones and special guest Elenowen Doors open at 7 …

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Three Nights of Kid Songs Fund Hospital Concerts

Eddie Owen Presents hosts live interactive concerts by the Songs for Kids Foundation May 9, 10 & 11 at the Red Clay Theatre in Duluth.

The Songs for Kids Foundation will present three nights of live interactive concerts at the Red Clay Theatre in Duluth Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 9, 10, and 11. The concerts -- full of great songs for children -- start at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Proceeds benefit the foundation. The non-profit Songs for Kids Foundation, founded in 2007, enriches the lives of children suffering from illness or hardship. The organization brings music to hospitals and special needs camps through concerts, bedside performances, and its Songs for Kids songwriting and recording program. In 2013, the Songs for Kids tour will travel 25,000 miles and visit more than 180 cities and 200 …

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Just for .007 Fans: James Bond Music at RCT

'Shaken, Not Stirred' Saturday night. Three singer songwriters performing Friday night. Premium reserved seating for Edwin McCain concert Sunday night sold out.

Red Clay Theatre in Duluth is presenting a full line-up concerts this weekend. Matthew Kahler, Rose Cousins and Andy Offutt Irwin are appearing Friday night. There’s a special treat for .007 movie fans Saturday night with “Shaken, Not Stirred,” the Music of James Bond. Premium reserved seating for Edwin McCain’s concert Sunday night is sold out. Regular seating is still available. Erick Baker is appearing as his special guest. RCT welcomes singer-songwriters for Open Mic Night Monday. Here's the concert schedule Friday-Monday, May 3-6, for “Eddie Owen Presents” at the Red Clay Theatre in Duluth. FRIDAY, MAY 3 Matthew Kahler – Rose Cousins – Andy Offutt Irwin Doors open at 7 p.m., Concert 8 p.m. Tickets: Regular reserved seating $12 in …

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

RCT Expansion Plans Modified

DDA may be able to move ahead expeditiously with project to expand Red Clay Theatre and eliminate unsightly depression next to it.

Members of the Duluth City Council and Duluth Downtown Development Authority informally agreed on a design for a Red Clay Theatre expansion at a joint work session in the Community Room at Duluth City Hall Monday (April 29). Based on a design presented by DDA Vice Chairman Rob Ponder, an architect, the city may be able to move ahead with the project expeditiously. Ponder said RFPs (requests for proposals) for constructing the expansion could probably be sought using his design, which was modified during the meeting. The expansion would eliminate an unsightly depression next to the theatre created when the end wall was replaced to stop water from leaking into the basement. “The DDA is ready to go,” Ponder said. “The city needs to fill the …

Rich Dennis

6:02 pm on Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Another good step the city is taking towards building downtown into a destination. Not only does “the hole” need to be filled, the additional space will open up the revenue opportunities for the venue and the increased number of shows Eddie Owen can book. Coupled with the added events on the town green, the downtown merchants’ “First Thursday in Duluth” program starting this week for the summer, …   more ›

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Kim Richey Celebrating Record Release Saturday

Brett Young appearing in concert at Duluth music venue Friday night.

Red Clay Theatre in Duluth is presenting concerts on Friday and Saturday nights this weekend. Brett Young is performing Friday night. Kim Richey will celebrate release of her new record "Thorn in My Heart" Saturday night. The theatre welcomes singer-songwriters for Open Mic Night Monday. Here's the concert schedule Friday-Monday, April 26-29, for “Eddie Owen Presents” at the Red Clay Theatre in Duluth. FRIDAY, APRIL 26 Brett Young Doors open at 8 p.m., Concert 9 p.m. Tickets: Regular reserved seating $15 in advance, $18 at the door; premium reserved seating $18 in advance, $20 at the door. SATURDAY, APRIL 27 Kim Richey with special guest Kelly McRae Doors open at 7 p.m., Concert 8 p.m. Tickets: $20 in advance, $22 at the door. MONDAY, …

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Mama's Blue Dress, Caroline Aiken in Concert at RCT

Friday and Saturday night concerts scheduled at Red Clay Theatre in Duluth followed by Open Mic Night Monday.

Red Clay Theatre in Duluth is presenting two concerts this weekend. Mama’s Blue Dress will perform Friday night followed by the Caroline Aiken Band Saturday. The theatre welcomes singer-songwriters for Open Mic Night Monday. Here's the concert schedule Friday-Monday, April 12-15, for “Eddie Owen Presents” at the Red Clay Theatre in Duluth. FRIDAY, APRIL 12 Mama’s Blue Dress & Brian Collins Band Doors open at 7 p.m., Concert at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15 in advance, $18 at the door for regular reserved seating; $18 in advance, 20 for premium reserved seating. SATURDAY, APRIL 13 Caroline Aiken Band with special guest Brian Ashley Jones Doors open at 7 p.m., Concert at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15 in advance, $18 at the door for regular reserved seating; $18…

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Eddie Owen Saluting Baseball Season at Red Clay

Beautiful songwriters in-the-round Friday and Cumberland Collective performing Saturday at Red Clay Theatre in Duluth. Sunday concert features nine innings of ballpark songs.

Click on the SoundCloud link to hear Amy Andrews performing "Wayfaring Stranger." Eddie Owen Presents a bevy of beautiful singer-songwriters appearing in-the-round at the Red Clay Theatre in Duluth Friday, March 29. Performing will be Amy Andrews, Kyshona Armstrong, The Skipperdees, and Dayna Kurtz. The Cumberland Collective will perform with special guest Jennifer Daniels Saturday, March 30, at RCT. A salute to the baseball season will feature Atlanta Braves organist Matthew Kaminski and two singing troubadours John McCutcheon and Chuck Brodsky performing nine innings of ballpark songs Sunday, March 31, at the Duluth music venue. Open Mic Night welcomes singer-songwriters on Monday, April 1. Here's the “Eddie Owen Presents” schedule for …

Friday, March 22, 2013

Border Collies Playing Irish Music at Red Clay Theatre

This weekend's live concert lineup also features Randall Bramblett and Carrie Newcomer.

Duluth’s own Border Collies will be performing Friday, March 22, at the Red Clay Theatre. The band, which originated in Duluth in 1999, enthusiastically plays a unique mix of traditional and contemporary Irish and Scottish tunes and songs. The Border Collies is composed of Duluth residents Michael Robbins on guitars, Caeri Thompson on vocals and penny whistle, and Anna Huthmaker on upright bass and cello along with Kim Barnes of Norcross on fiddle and Howard Williams of Carrollton on mandolin, harmonica and bodhran. Georgia singer-songwriter Randall Bramblett will be appearing with his full band at a record release party Saturday, March 23, at RCT. Spend an Evening with Carrie Newcomer Sunday, March 24, and listen closely to her …

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Veteran Musicians, Irish Tunes and Dance at RCT

The line-up for upcoming live concerts at Red Clay Theatre in Duluth includes Shawn Mullins, Jimmy Webb, the Buddy O'Reilly Band, and the Border Collies.

Atlanta-based Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Shawn Mullins will be celebrating his birthday, a bit belatedly, with a bash Thursday and Friday, March 14 and 15, at the Red Clay Theatre in Duluth. Thursday night is sold out, and only a few tickets remain for the Friday concert, according to the Eddie Owens Presents website. Mullins is being joined on stage Thursday by Chuck Cannon and by Michelle Malone Friday. The Buddy O’Reilly Band will present an authentic Irish music concert Saturday afternoon, March 16. The band recreates an intimate home gathering on stage with songs, dancing and banter. The family-oriented performance will feature songs in English and Gaelic and flat-foot (Appalachian-style) clogging by Jesse Edgerton. Jimmy Webb…

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Singer-Songwriters, Comedian Performing This Weekend at RCT

Then Open Mic Nights continue on Monday at the Red Clay Theatre in Duluth.

Check out the SoundCloud link at the top of this article to listen to "When It Pleases You" by Sara Watkins. The Red Clay Theatre will feature performances by singer-songwriter Sara Watkins Thursday and comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer and singer-songwriter Steff Mahan Friday. Mieka Pauley and sami.the.great will entertain Sunday. Then it’s Open Mic Night Monday. Here's the concert schedule March 7-11 for “Eddie Owen Presents” at the Red Clay Theatre in Duluth. THURSDAY, MARCH 7 Sara Watkins with special guest Jonathan Kingham Doors open at 7 p.m., Concert at 8 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. FRIDAY, March 8 Suzanne Westenhoefer and Steff Mahan Doors open at 7 p.m., Concert at 8 p.m. Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. …

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