July 25th 2010

Kevin Kull will perform from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 25 with several local musicians: Steve Wilhem, guitar and vocals; Gaylen Sparrow, brass vocals; Nathan Gosnell, drums and vocals; Doug Kaiser, steel guitar, dobor and vocals; Tom Roush, fiddle, guitar and vocals; Tim Rector, guitar and vocals; John McCollu, guitar and vocals; Tamela LaFoe, vocals; Maribeth Anderson, vocals; and Craig Bullis, horns and jokes. Kull will sing and play guitar and keyboards. For more information about the concert, call Kull at 319 524-2064

August 22nd 2010

Big Band for the Grand, a fund-raiser for the Grand Theatre will be held Sunday, August 22. The Bullis/Ruter Band will play a two-hour concert starting at 7 p.m. on the stage of the Grand. The first hour will be in a concert-type mode, and in the second hour, the band will make room on the stage of the Grand for anyone from the audience who would like to dance. The band will feature Bob Havens from Quincy, 111., who has played for 22 years with the Lawrence Welk Band as well as with many other notable big bands. The "Friends of the Grand" ticket can be purchased for $50 per person and will include food and drink at "Lucky's," starting at 5:30 p.m., a commemorative Grand Theatre glass and preferred reserved seating for the concert. Each glass will be numbered and during the concert there will be drawings for various prizes donated by local merchants. General admission tickets to the concert at $15 each. There will be a limited number of glasses for purchase as well. Starting August 1, tickets will be available at Keaslings Pharmacy and Drugs, Cahill Prybil Jewelry and Gifts and Conn Communication, all in Keokuk; Samuel's in Hamilton, 111, and the Mayfly in Nauvoo, 111. For additional information call the Grand 319 524-1026

September 10th, 2010

Porter Productions brings the Ozark Jubilee a musical variety show to the Grand on Friday September 10, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. The two-hour act will contain classic country and western, bluegrass and gospel music and other entertaining elements of the well-known Branson, Mo., show. Headliner Randy Newman recognized as one of the best fiddlers around begins the evening as Doofus Doolittle who will include lots of fiddle tunes for your enjoyment. Newman said audiences should be prepared for a whole different show for the second half. Newman will throw off his hillbilly hat and tie and will walk out as a world-class violinist in a custom-tailored suit, one from the same tailor who designs for Tim McGraw, Newman noted.

Guests should expect a "high-energy, fast-paced show," Newman said, pointing out that he surrounds himself with the best musicians in the business. "The band is phenomenal," he added.

Some of the numbers include traditional and old standard country music. The show will feature two vocalists: Richard Ebert of Nashville and Heather White, a newcomer to the Branson area. Ebert sings in the style of Conway Twitty and Merle Haggard, while White covers such singers as Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette and Martina McBride.

Newman promises the evening will be entertaining for all ages. General admission tickets ($20) will be available at Keaslings and Hy-Vee beginning on August 9th.

October 9th, 2010

Keokuk Area Hospital Foundation will present MusiComedy Impressionist KIER on Saturday October 9th. When Kier walks on stage all these guys come along to entertain you
STING - SPRINGSTEEN - JAMES TAYLOR - PHIL COLLINS -
U2 - JOHN LENNON - WAYLONE & WILLIE - TOM PETTY -
DAVE MATTHEWS - BILLY JOEL - ROY ORBISON - NIRVANA & BOB DYLAN

Mark your calendar and plan to attend an evening packed with a unique blend of music and comedy. TBA

October 24th, 2010

Keokuk Concert Association will present the Rod Pierson Big Band featuring Craig Boche at the microphone offering you the sound of today's big bands, the biggest entertainers from the popular "Rat Pack" period and classic instrumental big band hits on Sunday October 24,2010 at 3:00 p.m. Contact Anne Pietscher (319) 524-8405 for ticket information.

November, 2009

Mid-west hip-hop extraordinaire, Mike Page will be stopping through Keokuk, Iowa this coming Thanksgiving Weekend to host and compete in a charity 3 on 3 basketball tournament benefiting Gods Way Christian Center. The charity tournament will take place at Keokuk Middle School on Saturday November 28Th. The event is scheduled to start at 11:00 a.m. with 8 teams particiapting in the single elimination tournament. Admission to the event will be $1 and will be given directly to Gods Way CC. Later that night Mike Page will be performing at The Grand Theatre, doors open at 7:00 p.m. Performances also by Red Team Records, Zeaphy, Skeez, Madd P, and Mid-West Money Movement! For more information on the charity basketball tournament and/or concert please contact Brandon at 319-473-0885.

Mike Page is one of the mid-wests most anticipated hip-hop musicians to break out this year. Recently signing on with Black Ink Entertainment, Mike has taken his career to a whole new level. From working with Timbaland in his Miami studio "The Hit Factory" to recording his own song "Fantasy" featuring Q. Parker from mega group 112. Page has been seeing his talents take him places he once only dreamed of. Mike Page has recently finished and released his new mixtape "Voice of The People Vol. 2" featuring his new singles "Bounce In The Club" and "Models".

Mike Page is no rookie to the music game. He has had numerous songs played on the radio, including his smash hit "Show Ya Swag". Mike has jump started his music career by appearing on B.E.T. and free-styling to Lil Wayne's song "A Milli" on Minnieapolis/ Saint Paul's number one radio station for Hip-hop & R & B, B96. Mr. Page has also been involved in The University of Iowa Children's Hospital Dance Marathon, a 24 hour charity dance to help raise money for cancer research. Visit Mikepagemusic.com to download his free mixtape "Voice of The People Vol. 1". While you are there sign up to receive the latest news and updates as well as FREE monthly free-styles.

January 30, 2009

  Liverpool Legends...The Ultimate Beatles Experience  

The Liverpool Legends have performed yearly at the Grand Theatre the last 3 years and have had SOLD OUT concerts!

The Liverpool Legends perform regularly at the Starlite theater in Branson, MO.  Their manager is Louise Harrison, George Harrison's sister.

http://www.liverpoollegends.com

10-28-08

Keokuk Cultural and Entertainment District board members show off the remodeled make-up room at the Grand Theatre in Keokuk. From left, front, are Margo Swena, Rebecca Everett; middle, Tom Gardner, Joyce Glasscock, Rita Noe, Carole Betts; back, Ed Kiedaisch, Bill Vandersall and Ed Vinson.

08-25-08

'American Icon Review' to feature stars from the past and present

Keokuk"s Grand Theatre Commission is sponsoring an "American Icon Review" on Saturday Oct. 18, to provide the community with a glimpse of the Grand's History - the days when the Grand theatre was the center for the performing arts and the mecca for stars of the era.

The musical review will feature "stars" from past and resent such as Elvis, Sonny and Cher, Barbara Streisand, Patsy Cline, John Lennon, Reba McIntyre, and Linda Ronstat.

These personalities will be brought to life on the Grand's stage by talented local imitators singing the songs that made the stars famous.

There also will be surprise guess appearances from other "celebrities".

The production and fundraiser begins at 7:30 PM Saturday, Oct 18, at the Grand Theatre

There are three categories of ticket prices:

Tickets at the box office on show night will be $15.00

Advanced tickets can be purchased at Keaslings's, the Chamber of Commerce, Courtyard books, from any commission member, or by calling the Grand Theatre at 524-1026.

"The Grand Theatre Commission has not sponsored a fund-raising event in three years," said Pat Kemp, commission member. " We hope the public will go "ALL OUT" to support 'American Icon Review.'

"This summer the main floor air-conditioning unit quit functioning and needs to be replaced. Because of the very costly project, additional funds need to be raised."

The residents of the Tri-State Area have always been willing to support the activities at the Grand. It is hoped they will continue to do so by purchasing tickets to this event, added Kemp.

09-02-08



Contact: Linda Patton

319-524-3238

Bring your Blue Suede Shoes to the Grand Theatre in Keokuk, IA…..

October 11, 2008 at 7:00 and enjoy An Intimate Evening with Elvis Wade!

Known as Elvis Wade... Wade Cummins is a talented and gifted entertainer.

Wade joined his first band playing rhythm guitar when he was 13 and soon became their lead singer playing the bass guitar. Later, Wade performed with the show band LAFAYETTE AND LES SABRES and did many vocal impressions on some hot cover tunes of Gene Pitney, Tom Jones, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Gary Puckett, Frankie Valli, and of course...Elvis Presley. During their performance, Wade received a special request to perform"One Night With You." He'll tell you sincerely, as a joke and much as he'd done when he was 9 years old, he began his impression of Presley. I did all the hip shakin' and everything, thinking I'd get a laugh," he says, "but they gave me a standing ovation and yelled for more!"

Presley himself saw the show in 1976 and gave Wade a standing ovation... One of only two such ovations ever reported seen by Presley staffers. In 1986, the Jordanaires – Presley's longtime back-up vocalists for all of his live performances, records and movies... and nominated for the Country Music Association "Hall Of Fame" – contacted Elvis Wade to perform with them for an international tour. They performed together for over 12 years... breaking hearts and attendance records everywhere.

The Southside Boat Club was devastated by the spring flood of 2008. Elvis Wade has agreed to help out by performing at the Grand Theatre. All Proceeds go to the Southside Boat Club to repair their building.

General Admission Tickets are $15/$20 at the door

Tickets are sold at: