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Preview of Wharton Center's 2013-14 season

Current State — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:11:22 +0000

Stepdancer Nic Gareiss on percussive dance, sexual identity and culture

Current State — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:33:50 +0000

Nic Gareiss has performed traditional Irish dance and the dances of its Diaspora around the world. But for Nic, his performances are not just visual expressions, but audible ones. He understands the body in motion as a form of music.

Nic holds degrees in both anthropology and music from Central Michigan University and recently completed his Masters' in ethnochoreology at the University of Limerick in Ireland.

Nic discusses his research interests including percussive dances, cultural identity in relation to traditional dance and music, and sexual identity within traditional dance.

Orrick Ewing | BackStage Pass

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:53:22 +0000

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Crunching funk and smooth jazz from Grammy-honored Lansing bassist.

Seth and May | BackStage Pass

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:00:00 +0000

Uplifting folk/pop songs with a message from award-winning northern Michigan duo.

Rusty Wright Band | BackStage Pass

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:00:00 +0000

Blues rock from Flint, Michigan, featuring slide-guitar master Rusty Wright.

The Chenille Sisters | BackStage Pass

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:00:00 +0000

Folk, jazz and humor from iconic Ann Arbor trio.

Les Miserables | Beneath the Pines

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:00:00 +0000

Includes the entire "Les Miserables" half-time performance from the MSU vs. Minnesota game.

The Verve Pipe | BackStage Pass

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:00:00 +0000

Edgy, harmonic tunes and favorites from nineties alt-rock icons.

Don Middlebrook and Living Soul | BackStage Pass

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:00:00 +0000

Tropic folk-rock whisks you away to warm sunny climates.

Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys | BackStage Pass

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:00:00 +0000

Sizzling hot dance hall rockabilly from West Michigan.

Groove Merchant | BackStage Pass

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:00:00 +0000

Instrumental jazz, rock and R & B quartet.

Thom Jayne and the Nomads | BackStage Pass

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:00:00 +0000

A rich sound that amazes and intrigues, from a broad blend of instruments and styles.

MSU College of Music Voice Faculty | BackStage Pass

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:00:00 +0000

The soaring power of the human voice with Broadway and opera from MSU faculty stars.

Frog and the Beeftones | BackStage Pass

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:00:00 +0000

Hard-driving blues rock that puts you on the dance floor.

The Mickeys | BackStage Pass

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:00:00 +0000

Soaring vocals and classic folk harmonies that move and inspire.

Those Delta Rhythm Kings | BackStage Pass

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:00:00 +0000

Swinging jump-style blues that lifts you out of your seat.

Best of BackStage Pass | BackStage Pass

Thu, 27 May 2010 21:00:00 +0000

Orquesta Ritmo, Root Doctor, organissimo, String Doctors, Jen Sygit, Steppin' In It, more.

Steppin' In It/Shout Sister Shout | BackStage Pass

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:00:00 +0000

Old-time country swing and swing-era jazz classics from two of Michigan's hottest acts.

Huckleberry Groove | BackStage Pass

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:00:00 +0000

This horn-heavy pop/funk/soul band from Michigan packs energy and a feel-good vibe.

Jen Sygit and Spare Change | BackStage Pass

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:00:00 +0000

Bluesy folk with an edge from Michigan's singer/songwriter Jen Sygit.