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Hi, Melissa and I are thankful you stopped by to visit our podcast show. We are Ordained Ministers called to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and to offer hope and encouragement to those seeking a better life. We minister through our Podcast Show, Grief Support, Missions, Music, the Preached Word, Public Service Announcements, and the Performing Arts. Jimmy Thrasher is also a Two-Time #1 Positive Country (faith, family, & home) Songwriter and Producer. Along with his wife Melissa, they ha ...
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Take a closer look at the workings of a successful performing arts venue. Hear artist interviews and commentary by the staff. Touch on the tech behind the shows. Learn more about the Thrasher's community involvement. Hosted by Executive Director Rachael Avery.
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Send us a text The Holiday Season is one of the favorite times of year for Melissa and I. Both of our families have been farmers for generations and Melissa and I carry that tradition on today. Being we have such a background in farming, harvest in the fall is something that has always been a major part of our lives. After having planted in the spr…
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Send us a text At the time of releasing this episode, many would say we live in Uncertain Times. If one takes a moment for reflection, the signs are all there. The headlines showcase them each day; random violence, lawlessness, wars, anxiety, depression, mental health challenges, suicide, technology that is eliminating jobs, persecution of people o…
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Number 1 Blues Man Larry McCray joined the Thrasher Opera House Presents podcast to talk about his upcoming show in Green Lake Wisconsin on Friday, September 13th 2024. A few tickets still remain at www.thrasheroperahouse.com
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Join us as we chat with @melissa.carper about her new release "Borned in Ya" as she gets set to play Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, WI on September 14 for a 506 Session. Tickets available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com
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Send us a text Support the Show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1875790/support "I Still Need Jesus" is a song written and produced by Jimmy Thrasher and Steventhen Holland. "I Still Need Jesus" by Steventhen Holland is released on Thrasher Sound Records and is distributed by CDX Records/Sony Orchard. The song is based on the true story of Jimmy Thrash…
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Get ready to be swept away by the soulful melodies of Scott Kirby, the renowned singer-songwriter who has entertained audiences worldwide with his music. On Thursday, June 27th, he'll be performing live on the shores of Green Lake, WI, and you're invited to join us for an unforgettable evening of music and memories. The show will be at Havey's Lake…
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We had a chance to chat with our Directors for Missoula Children's Theatre's latest production with Thrasher...Robin Hood. Our directors are Gillian & Hannah. What a fun week we always have, and always cheese curds!
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Comedian Daniel Van Kirk is no stranger to this area of Wisconsin. Thrasher Opera House is happy to welcome him to our stage on May 18th. The voice of Flips Whitefudge, podcast host of Pen Pals and Dumb People Town. Tickets are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com
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Send us a text In our last episode, "God Moments," we talked about how God moved in incredible ways during the years following the loss of Jimmy's late wife, Tammy. Jimmy shared his testimony and Biblical insights regarding these God Moments as a means of hope and encouragement to those grieving a loss. If you have not listened to Episodes 11, 12, …
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We welcome the Louisana band Feufollet to the TOHP podcast. They perform at Thrasher Opera House on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Tickets are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com
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We learn more about the artist Rachael Kilgour @rachaelkilgourmusic , who will open for Willy Porter on Saturday, February 17, at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake. Tickets are available now at www.thrasheroperahouse.com
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Jason chats with Win Horan of the Celtic band Reverie Road in the latest episode. They perform at Thrasher Opera House on Friday, February 9th at 7:30 p.m. We chat about the band lineup with an international flair and the new music they are releasing.
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Johnny Beehner brings his clean comedy show to Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake WI on Saturday, January 27 2024. This Madison, WI based comedian has performed on The Late Show with David Letterman, AXS Comedy, DryBar and more. Tickets are available for just $30
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Sims and Maggie from Harmonious Wail chat about the upcoming event at Thrasher Opera House on January 26, 2024. Featuring some of the best Gypsy Jazz performers from around the world. Tickets are just $25
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Send us a text In our last episode, "Purpose, Identity, & Direction," we talked about the three steps Jimmy Thrasher traversed on his way to the new life God gave him after losing his late wife. Jimmy shared his testimony and Biblical insights regarding life after loss as a means of encouragement to those grieving a loss. If you have not listened t…
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In this episode of TOHP, we talk with Noah Wall from @TheBarefootMovement. We cover a lot, including their upcoming Holiday show at Thrasher, how she ended up in the music business and Soles4Souls.
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Send us a text In our last episode, "Grieving A Loss," we talked about the five steps of Grieving, and Jimmy shared his testimony of his grieving experience after losing his late wife. Through Biblical insights and by sharing his testimony, Jimmy and Melissa shared hope and encouragement for those traversing the grieving process. If you have not li…
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In this episode of TOHP we talk with Blues guitarist Matt Schofield, who has been touring for 20 years and playing for 30 years. It all started after watching a video with BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Albert Collins. Whew...what an introduction.
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In this episode, we spend time with Thrasher Reaches Out performer and Ripon College junior Peter Lowenstein. Learn about our program and catch a familiar tune from Peter on the guitar. His concert and reception will be on Friday, December 8, at 7:00 p.m.
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We had the honor of chatting with Becky & Nathan from @BarnabyBrightMusic recently to give our guests a chance to know the artist. We hope you can join us on Saturday, November 04, at 7:30 p.m. for a great show.
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We chatted with Mark Sidney Johnson of The Brit Pack. Four Berkley College musicians who happen to play UK hits. They'll play at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on October 14, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com
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People often wonder how we do the booking for Thrasher. Many times, it's from recommendations from our guests. David & Ruth Wenzel join the podcast to discuss YARN and their upcoming performance at Thrasher Opera House on September 9.
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Send us a text Most of us avoid thinking about losing a loved one at all costs. We feel that if we never think about it, then it can't happen to us. People also have a tendency to avoid those who've had a recent loss simply because they may not know what to say. Whatever the case, without their realizing it, their actions isolate those they are avo…
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Our friends at Hometown Broadcasting handle this podcast as Mike Casper is joined by Mike & Jill Havey, along with Green Lake Chamber Director Lisa Meier, to talk about the community event happening on September 02 at the American Legion in Green Lake, Wisconsin. It's Lakeapalooza!
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Tennessee's Adrian+Meredith chat about their upcoming Cedar Ridge Session Show in Ripon, WI, on July 27. Where else can you hear alt-country gypsy jazz punk rock polish inspired music?
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We chat with Alex from Dig Deep about their upcoming Cedar Ridge Sessions show with us in Ripon, WI, on Friday, July 28, 2023. Tickets are still available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com
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We chat with Chaz from Second City about the upcoming Green Lake shows on July 15.
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Send us a text In my line of work, I meet new people almost every day, so many; in fact, over the course of a year, I meet a lot of new people. Some people I meet are just a one-time thing encountered in that day’s business functions. Some people I meet turn into business acquaintances whom I will continue to do business with, talking randomly to e…
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Our friends in Gangstagrass returned to Thrasher Opera House on May 13, hear what they've been up to.
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Artist Ana Egge joins the Thrasher Opera House Presents podcast to talk about her upcoming show with Iris Dement in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Friday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. Ana chats about making her way to Brooklyn, Iris as a mentor, and how cool it is just to be doing what she is doing.
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We talk with artist Mike Farris. We discuss his past work as the Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies' lead singer and his simple life philosophy.
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On this episode, we chat with Thrasher Opera House's new Box Office & Events Manager, Kayla.
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Dan Augustine is a Madison area artist responsible for designing the current Cedar Ridge Sessions poster art.
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We talk with Nashville artist Kyshona about her work as a music therapist turned performer, her social activism, and the people she loves to empower. Kyshona performs at Thrasher Opera House on Saturday, April 29. Tickets are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279
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Send us a text As a Christian, has your dating life and emotions been up and down like a roller coaster? If so, take heart, you're not the only one to be suffering through these experiences, and there is a better way. God amazingly brought Melissa and I together and then led us through a process of getting to know one another, dating, and ultimatel…
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Board of Directors member Tim Lyke visits Thrasher Opera House Presents to talk about Session Americana, JD Souther, Jimmy Webb, and more great shows he has attended. Thanks Tim!
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Rachael joins Jason at Hometown Broadcasting for Radio Day 2023 to chat about upcoming shows, the Summer Release Party, and more.
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In this episode, we chat with Danielle of the Danielle Nicole Band—a powerhouse blues/rock trio with a soulful sound that will shake the stage. Jason goes full fan boy.
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Hometown Broadcasting's Mike Casper talks with Jim Rea of The HillBenders about their upcoming show on February 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets still remain at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279
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Over his ten studio albums, it’s clear that A.J. Croce holds an abiding love for all types of musical genres: Blues, Soul, Pop, Jazz, and Rock n’ Roll. A virtuosic piano player, Croce toured with B.B. King and Ray Charles before age 21. Over his career, he has performed with many musicians, from Willie Nelson to the Neville Brothers, Béla Fleck to …
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Returning from her recent performance at the London Jazz Festival, WAMI Hall of Famer, Janet Planet performs the beautifully crafted love songs of 5X Grammy-winning composer Johnny Mandel. Sit back and relax with someone you love at a romantic table in our newly designed cabaret setting. Tickets are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by cal…
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Send us a text A friend and I met for lunch one day to discuss some ministry business. As we were talking, the waitress came up to take our order. We talked for a few minutes and then placed our order. As she was about to leave, my friend said we would be praying in a few minutes before we ate, and he asked if there was anything we could pray for h…
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The Missoula Children's Theatre returns to Thrasher Opera House in January of 2023 for its 40th production on January 21. Auditions will be held on January 16 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thrasher Executive Director Rachael Avery chats with Missoula Directors Josie & Nicole, who are excited to be coming to Green Lake, WI.…
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Sbowe is the solo project of Rachel Icenogle, a versatile cellist and composer based in Calabria, Italy, with a mind for new and interesting sounds. Sbowe thrives in the scratchy, creaky, whirly sounds the cello can make, layering diverse musical textures in a lush groundwork for wild fables about insects and impressionistic stories about human bat…
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Robin Spielberg is one of America’s most beloved pianist/composers. With an impressive tour schedule and eighteen recordings, this Steinway Artist has been winning the hearts of listeners around the world with her compelling melodies and sensitive piano technique since debuting her first recording of original solos for piano, “Heal of the Hand.” Th…
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Making their Wisconsin debut is Damn Tall Buildings from Brooklyn, NY. Whether sharing lead vocals and instrumental solos or blending their voices into loose, joyous harmony, the four members of Damn Tall Buildings blend elements of bluegrass, blues, roots-rock, and vintage swing to create a captivating, high-energy sound. "If you like your bluegra…
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Our director Rachael Avery chats with the members of Harmonious Wail about their upcoming November 18, 2022 show at Thrasher Opera House. Tickets are available at: www.thrasheroperashouse.com
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Send us a text I Know You’d Be Proud” is a song written by Jimmy Thrasher, Corinne McKnight, and Tim Pastor and produced by Jimmy Thrasher. After losing his late wife Tammy to cancer some three years earlier, Jimmy Thrasher noticed a building being torn down on Woodward Avenue in Muscle Shoals, Al. He then began to think of how much things had chan…
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Wayne Mausser of Hometown Broadcasting's WAUH-FM The Bug 102.3 interviews drummer Max Weinberg who brings his Jukebox show to Thrasher Opera House on Saturday night, October 22. Tickets: https://www.thrasheroperahouse.com/event/max-weinbergs-jukebox-2/
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Rachael from Thrasher Opera House chats with Soren from Them Coulee Boys, who will be performing on Saturday, November 5, at 7:30 p.m. A great mix of folk-rock music that may get you dancing and crying at the same song. Tickets at: https://www.thrasheroperahouse.com/event/them-coulee-boys/ Music from Them Coulee Boys at: https://www.youtube.com/c/T…
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