JD SIMO
2022-04-28 19:00 - 21:30 UTC | Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States
JD Simo… The Chicago-born, now Nashville transplant is like a one-man crusade dedicated to keeping music real, raw, and honest. No matter the setting and no matter his role (whether it’s wingman or bandleader)
J.D.’s presence infuses the situation of the moment with the music that’s been fueling him pretty much his whole life, spiced with influences that straddle both decades and dimensions.
As a songwriter, guitarist, and producer he has worked with the likes of Jack White, Tommy Emmanuel, Luther Dickinson, Dave Cobb, Blackberry Smoke, and even been a member of Grateful Dead founder Phil Lesh’ “Phil & Friends”.
Now he comes forth with his most unique, original and rawest effort yet… “Mind Control” which drops November 5th 2021.
Rolling Stone lauded, “J.D. Simo spins soulful psychedelic blues rock with an improvisational bent reminiscent of the Grateful Dead and Stevie Ray Vaughan”. His current album was released on August 21, 2020 and was recorded at The Sound Emporium in Nashville (Alabama shakes, Robert Plant, Jason Isbell) and produced by Eddie Spear (Brandi Carlisle, Chris Stapleton). JD scored the new Baz Lurhman directed Warner Bros Elvis biopic starring Tom Hanks as Col Tom Parker under the music supervision of Dave Cobb (Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlisle), playing all guitar and co-scoring the entire movie due this year…you can view the trailer HERE.
JD is constantly creating and staying connected to his fans. His pandemic activity on social media and live streaming was nothing short of prolific, and soon he will drop two new digital singles….via Crow’s Feet records. On top of it all, JD Simo is recognized throughout the industry as a master on his chosen instrument. Recently he was featured in his second Premier Guitar Rig Rundown, the first of which has over 280k views.
Guitar Player Magazine (full feature)

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Rainwater Studios Presents Rich Hardesty Band and Meager Kings
2022-04-23 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States
Rainwater Studios is proud to present The Rich Hardesty Band and Meager Kings with a special opening act from Kenan Rainwater & Corey Flick.
The Brown County Playhouse is a 420-seat theater room with top-notch acoustics. Alcohol is served for those 21+
The Rich Hardesty Band will be playing both original music and covers. The RHB does not fit into any one genre but instead teases all the taste buds with influences from classic rock, reggae, outlaw country, and the Grateful Dead.
Meager Kings, the brainchild of Russ Baum and Chris Carrisales, delivers sing-along melodies, relatable lyrics, tasty guitar tones, groovy bass lines, and solid beats. Punk, rock, and pop have been a long-time influence on songwriter Russ Baum.
General admission is $25, plus fees.

A limited number of All-Access Passes are available for $75
All-Access Passes include:

Backstage access to the Green Room prior to the show where you can meet and greet the artists.
Catered dinner in the Green Room.
Reserved front-and-center seating for the show.
Admission to the exclusive afterparty at the Ferguson House with complimentary snacks and a cash bar.

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FREE 4th Friday Festival / Featuring J.C. Clements with Special Guest Chris Dollar
2022-04-22 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States
In conjunction with the Art Walk that occurs every 4th Friday, April through October, the Playhouse will have free entertainment from 6:30 onward. Various bands of different genres and different areas will be highlighted each month The bar and concessions will be open and the Art gallery of Artist Associates of Brown County will be the highlight. Enjoy visual art around town and then land at the playhouse for an evening of great live music.

Andy Gross
2022-04-16 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States
Let yourself be blown away by live magic, clean comedy and, ventriloquism as it’s meant to be seen. Bring the whole family to the show that will keep you guessing and mesmerized: Mindboggling! You’ve seen him on youtube, you’ve seen him on TV, now see him in person!
Andy Gross is one of the hottest stand-up comics, magicians, and ventriloquists working today as evidenced by his sold-out shows and devoted following! His videos have over 100 Million views and counting on the internet! He performs over 150 shows a year at comedy clubs, Las Vegas, cruise ships, fortune 500 corporate events, colleges, and performing arts theaters everywhere. He is considered one of the best by his peers in the entertainment industry and he will leave you spellbound. You may recognize him from his numerous TV appearances, including most recently The Ellen show and an NBC television special featuring his talents.
Andy is a multi-talented entertainer that currently combines stand-up comedy, magic, and ventriloquism successfully together making him one of the most sought-after corporate entertainers in the world. Audiences are absolutely unanimous in their praise of this amazing performer. His ad-libs during his stand-up are compared frequently to Don Rickles and Robin Williams. His voice throwing is amazing to hear and only a few people in the world can throw their voice, it is must hear to believe!
His achievements go beyond entertainment because by the age of 15 Andy Gross became the youngest professional racquetball player in the history of the sport when racquetball was at its peak in popularity. He won more professional tournaments in Southern California than any player in the history of the sport. Together with his brother David, who was also a pro, they have won over 60 first-place doubles tournaments. He remained on the pro tour until he retired at age 26 to devote full time to entertainment.

See his youtube videos here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG4-m45WTA8

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Youth Music Showcase
2022-04-15 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States
Hear our local youth string players as taught and led by Kara Barnard.
Tickets are $12 after fees
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Kalamazoo
2022-04-10 14:30 - 16:30, 2022-04-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2022-04-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2022-04-03 14:30 - 16:30, 2022-04-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2022-04-01 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States
Peg and Irv, two quirky but endearing baby-boomers, bravely venture into the world of modern dating. But when these opposites attract, they discover love isn’t any easier the second time around. PEG, a 70-something, Irish Catholic bird lover meets IRVING, a 70-something Jewish, metal detector-toting East Coaster on an online dating site, it feels like love at first click. But after their, crazy margarita-filled first date, complete with body shots and morning-after tattoos, PEG and IRVING find that they still have a little aging to do if they want to forget their past and move forward into a future together. Winner of the Riva Shiner Comedy Award, KALAMAZOO is a romantic comedy about life’s second act and learning you’re never too old to be young. This delightful cross between The Golden Girls and The Odd Couple has made its way around the world, but its original premiere was at the Bloomington Playwrights Project here in Indiana!
Interludes of lively dance music will be performed by the Bloomington-based “Romantic Interlude Trio” made up of Carolyn Dutton on violin, Monika Herzig on piano, and Peter Kienle on Bass.
Here’s what the reviewers have to say about it:
“A disarming comedy that lets us laugh about growing older while addressing the very real hardships and heartaches that come when one spouse from a life-long marriage is suddenly left alone…the banter in this play is both hilarious and startlingly honest. It just rings true in ways that can be surprising and shocking, but always satisfying.” —Examiner.com.
“…a rich story about love at any age.” —EncoreMichigan.com.
“…an involved and skillful piece of writing.” —Indiana Public Media.
“Bouts of riotous laughter…it’s hard to imagine a better show.” —Herald-Times (Bloomington, Indiana)
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Open Mic Poetry Night
2022-04-04 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States
Open mic poetry night every Monday. Special guest on April 4th is Skye Nicholson.

CANCELLED- The McCartney Years
2022-03-25 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | IN
THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED
The artists’ tour bus broke down while on their way here. Everyone is well. Reschedule date TBD. All tickets will be refunded at this time.
Paul McCartney and The Wings are gearing up for a night of music like you’ve never heard before! Experience The Best of the McCartney Years here at The Brown County Playhouse! The world’s no. 1 Paul McCartney concert experience, recognized as the ‘best on the scene’ by former Beatles promoter Sid Bernstein.
Note-for-note, harmonies and riffs– every song is played live with nothing pre-recorded and to the standard set by McCartney himself in the early 1970s. Below is a look at the talent behind the world’s premier McCartney concert experience.
Yuri Pool as Paul McCartney: Lead singer and performer, Yuri Pool, began his epic musical journey as a little boy in Holland, listening to his dad’s treasured Beatles and Wings records and subsequently requesting a guitar for his 11thbirthday. Completely self-taught, Yuri made his professional musical debut in the UK, when he was cast in a major theatrical Beatles music production that toured the world, which allowed him to learn, experience, and perfect the nuances of Paul McCartney’s legendary music and performance style.
Jennifer Pool as Linda McCartney: Jennifer Pool, off-stage and on-stage wife to lead singer, Yuri Pool, was born and raised on a horse farm in Michigan, where she helped train and ride competitive show-jumping and dressage horses. The family farm currently serves as a rescue haven for abandoned and abused animals, including a zebra! Leaning heavily on her theatrical background and the musical guidance of the entire band, Jennifer joined The McCartney Years as Linda in the Spring of 2017.
Check out their website and read more about the group here!
The McCartney Years: Home

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Benefit for Ukraine
2022-03-24 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | IN
Help Ukraine!
All proceeds will go to The Ukrainian Red Cross Society
Featuring: Terry Lee, Lou Stant, Kenan Rainwater, Chuck Wills, Steve Plessinger, JC Clements, Jason Blankenship, Poets and Politicians, and a lot of other people who love people!
Tickets are by donation, so please bring cash at the door. Recommended donation is $10 per person.

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40 Years of College Band
2022-03-19 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States
When it comes to knowledge and music these 6 Doctors got it all! Between all of them, they collectively have been in college for over 40 years! Bring your family for this rocking night of all your favorite classic tunes here at The Brown County Playhouse! Don’t miss out on this amazingly talented group! Gather for a night of laughter, smiles, and great tunes! Flashback with 40 Years of College!
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The Red Mountain Boys With The Hammer And The Hatchet
2022-03-18 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States
The Red Mountain Boys are a hot new bluegrass supergroup lighting up the Pikes Peak region. A longtime staple of the scene, Alan Begley (Willie Bean Bluegrass) fronts the Boys with his Martin flat-top guitar. Lewis Mock (Kansas State Hall-of-Fame musician, Radford & Lewis Band) brings the fire with his five-string banjo. Jon Murphy (Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, The Grass is Dead) keeps the Boys rock solid with his metronome-like bass playing. Jeff Daugherty (2014 John Hartford Songwriting Award winner) plays his mandolin like a man possessed.
Take their instrumental prowess, add in four-part vocal harmonies and world-class songwriting and look out! It’s a recipe for powerful, hard-driving bluegrass music.

See more of them Here:
https://redmountainboys.com/
The Hammer & The Hatchet (John Bowyer & Jayme Hood) refined their musical artistries in the fabled hills of southern Indiana. They honed their skills and craft in the honest old-school tradition of putting in the time and collaborating with some of the most significant performers in their scene.
Their hard work has been paying off. With hundreds live performances in the last several years, and their long-awaited third Album “Road May Flood” hot off the presses, these road seasoned troubadours are swiftly traveling beyond their deep Bluegrass/New-grass/Americana roots, both musically and geographically, and into fresh territory where they have been defined as both “Authentic af” yet artistically “innovative and delightfully original”.

With masterful musicianship and endlessly appealing vocals, these genuinely adept co-writers never cease to deliver a deep well of originally introspective and heartfelt songs, of both comedy and tragedy, that consistently brings music lovers of all ages and sensitivities to their growing audiences.

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Juggler Yoder and The Cincinnati Circus Event
2022-03-13 14:30 - 16:30, 2022-03-12 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States
Flying knives, dancers in the air, and gravity-defying balance.
It’s the CIRCUS EVENT
Juggler Yoder joins members of the Cincinnati Circus to bring you the best of the big top. Juggling, comedy, acrobats, and an aerialist.
Come early: Pre-show fun Starts at 6:30- for the face painting, balloon animals, and corn dogs at the concession stand along with all kinds of other sundries. Dress in your favorite costume and join the costume parade. Games and prizes too!
AND REMEMBER: KIDS under 18 get in for FREE with a paid Adult!

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Love Letters By: A.R. Gurney
2022-02-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2022-02-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-02-25 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States
A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters is a tender, tragi-comic, and nuanced examination of the shared nostalgia, missed opportunities, and deep closeness of two lifelong, complicated friends.
While spanning five decades and numerous locations, it is staged simply, with two actors behind desks or sitting in cozy chairs, letting their words describe a world of emotion.
Synopsis:
When Andrew Makepeace Ladd III accepts an invitation to Melissa Gardner’s birthday party, and Melissa writes a thank-you note to ask just why he got her “The Lost Princess of Oz” (answer: she looks like a lost princess), a romantic friendship and correspondence destined to last for almost half a century is born. Both from affluent, East Coast families — Melissa has more money, but Andy has better parents — the friends communicate with each other through angst-ridden boarding school experiences, European adventures, failed marriages, and the ups and downs of career. Over the course of their lives, Andy and Melissa’s relationship goes through many changes, as the sometimes-sweethearts/sometimes-friends go through periods of estrangement, and the intense, clandestine affair which will accelerate Melissa’s emotional breakdown. Despite the painful differences which will ultimately tear them apart, they remain each other’s most trusted confidante, and are “true lovers” on paper, if not on the earth.
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Arsenic and Old Lace: Live Retro Radio
2022-02-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-02-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2022-02-18 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States
Retro Radio comes to life in this vintage Lux Radio rendition of Arsenic and Old Lace. Audience participation is encouraged.
The play is a farcical black comedy revolving around the Brewster family, descended from the Mayflower settlers but now composed of maniacs, most of them homicidal. The hero, Mortimer Brewster, is a drama critic who must deal with his crazy, murderous family and local police in Brooklyn, New York, as he debates whether to go through with his recent promise to marry the woman he loves, Elaine Harper, who lives next door and is the daughter of the local minister.
His family includes two spinster aunts who have taken to murdering lonely old men by poisoning them with a glass of home-made elderberry wine laced with arsenic, strychnine, and “just a pinch” of cyanide; a brother who believes he is Theodore Roosevelt and digs locks for the Panama Canal in the cellar of the Brewster home (which then serve as graves for the aunts’ victims; he thinks that they died of yellow fever); and a murderous brother who has received plastic surgery performed by an alcoholic accomplice, Dr. Einstein (a character based on real-life gangland surgeon Joseph Moran) to conceal his identity, and now looks like horror-film actor Boris Karloff (a self-referential joke, as the part was originally played on Broadway by Karloff).

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Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra: Valentine's Day Deluxe
2022-02-12 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | IN
Swing the night away as The Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra brings us Valentine’s Day Deluxe. Hear all your favorite Rat Pack classics from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Michael Buble, Glenn Miller, Harry Conick Jr., and Benny Goodman.
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