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Blame Not the Bard – Celebrate All Things Irish

Come celebrate all things Irish with Blame Not the Bard. This group is on a mission to bring the stories of Ireland alive…and to have fun doing it. Described as “Iowa Raised, Ireland Rooted,” Blame Not the Bard is a high-energy show determined to get your feet moving and hands clapping. Armed with Irish song, stories, and fiddling, Blame Not the Bard will bring you an evening of down-to-earth entertainment you won’t soon forget!”

General admission seating. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door. Call (319) 435-2071 to learn more and to reserve will call tickets. Payment is by cash or check.

Blame Not the Bard was formed in 2015. Since then, they have played hundreds of shows, lighting up the stages in intimate lounges and major festivals including main stage appearances at the Iowa Irish Fest in Waterloo, IA. Boasting multiple media appearances and numerous appearances on the award-winning Irish and Celtic Music Podcast with tunes from their debut album, Soundcheck, and a 2022 full-length Greetings from Iowa PBS special, Blame Not the Bard is sharing their songs and stories nationwide.

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Valentine Cabaret Night

It’s a Valentine’s Cabaret Night featuring the music of several different musicians! Instead of being in the Opera House, we are setting up tables in the Opera House Annex across the street. We’ll have charcuterie boards, desserts and beverages included in the ticket price of $20. You are welcome to bring your own beverage. And we will have some Valentine’s Day fun planned between the musicians. Seating is limited to 40 persons. You can make your reservation by calling 319-480-3244. Please leave a message with your name and phone number. Your call will be returned.

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Marion Big Band Christmas Concert

2022 Marion Big Band Christmas

The Coggon Opera House invites you to the 16th Annual Marion Big Band Christmas Concert

  • Sunday, December 11 at 2:00 pm
  • Free Admission
  • Holiday Desserts Sponsored by Coggon Historical Society at the Opera House Annex following the concert
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Postponed – Jim Curry’s Tribute to the Music of John Denver

In accordance with CDC recommendations, we are postponing this performance.  We are working with Jim Curry to reschedule in the fall.

The music of the late John Denver is like an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the test of time. Join acclaimed performer Jim Curry at the Coggon Opera House for this tribute to the music of one of the most beloved singer/songwriters ever to grace the stage.

General admission seating. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door. Call (319) 435-2071 to reserve will call tickets. Payment is by cash only.

Tribute artist Jim Curry, whose voice was heard in the CBS-TV movie Take Me Home: The John Denver Story, has performed Denver’s music in sold out shows throughout the country and has emerged as today’s top performer of Denver’s vast legacy of multi-platinum hits.

Jim’s uncanny ability to mirror John’s voice and clean-cut look takes you back to the time when “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine,” “Calypso,” and “Annie’s Song” topped the charts, and his popular music had the heartfelt message of caring for the earth and caring for each other.

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Postponed – A Bluegrass Night at the Opera House

In accordance with CDC recommendations, we have postponed the March 28 Bluegrass Night at the Opera House. The new date is tentatively Saturday, November 7.

It’s going to be another great BLUEGRASS NIGHT at the Opera House! If you like great banjo playing, fiddle playing or just good bluegrass music, then you need to be at Coggon Opera House that evening. Banjoy headlines the show with Bob Black playing a wicked banjo. Also performing are The Great Bluegrass Herons, and Straightback Chair. This will be their third time to perform here.

General admission seating. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door. Call (319) 435-2071 to learn more and to reserve will call tickets.

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Irish Jam – Authentic Irish Music and Storytelling

Join us as we celebrate all things Irish. This Cedar Rapids based band is known for their authentic Irish sound and will feature all the familiar Irish favorites. And there will be Irish storytelling too! Whether you are a lot Irish and or only a wee bit, you will think you are in the old country. Band members include violinist Carlis Faurot, Joe and Debbie Byrd, and John O’Connell.

General admission seating. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door. Call (319) 435-2071 to learn more and to reserve will call tickets.

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Valentine Cabaret

In honor of Valentine’s weekend we are trying something a little different. It’s a Cabaret Night featuring the music of four different musicians. Instead of being in the Opera House, we are setting up tables in the Opera House Annex across the street. We’ll have appetizers and beverages (plus sweets, of course!), included in the ticket price of $10. Our musicians will be Tammi Reed, Aaron Warner and Laura Kittrell from Cedar Rapids and Cameron Stephenson from Coggon. And we have some Valentine’s Day fun planned between the musicians. Seating is limited to 40 persons. You can make your reservation by calling 319-435-2071.

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The Johnny Rogers Show – Buddy & Beyond

“Buddy and Beyond: The History of Rock and Roll” covers the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s and is a tribute to the music of the legends of Rock & Roll. Johnny Rogers will transport you back in time to malt shops, drive-ins, and cars with fins. The show starts with Johnny’s uncanny portrayal of the late Buddy Holly and goes on with tributes to the legendary Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ricky Nelson and Chuck Berry, and many more. The show will climax with Johnny’s portrayal of the late Elvis Presley.

From Branson to Las Vegas, Rock ‘n’ Roll showman Johnny Rogers is in the business of bringing yesteryear’s music and history of Rock ‘n’ Roll to life. This show is a crowd-favorite and appeals to just about everyone.  Johnny is an outstanding musician, and can pull off guitar licks that would make Jimi Hendrix proud!  That’s why people say with Johnny Rogers, you get “Buddy and Beyond!” He was inducted into the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association Hall of Fame in 2016 and will be inducted into the Midwest All Music Association Hall of Fame on October 5.

Seating at the Coggon Opera House is by general admission only. Tickets can be purchased at the door or can be reserved for will call by leaving a message at (319) 435-2071. Payment by cash or check only. Doors open 30 minutes beforehand.

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Swearingen & Kelli – FIRE & RAIN – Iconic Songs of the ’70s

Be prepared to be transported back to the folk rock era of the 1970s when AJ Swearingen and Jayne Kelli return to the Coggon Opera House on Sunday, November 24, 2019, at 2 p.m.

It will be a heart-filled afternoon of folk rock favorites from Cat Stevens, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Jim Croce, James Taylor, The Eagles, Carole King and more. Listen to songs like “Landslide,” “You’ve Got a Friend,” “Big Yellow Taxi,” “If You Could Read My Mind,” and “Leaving on a Jet Plane.” 1970s folk rock is even better this time around, especially in the expert hands of Swearingen and Kelli!

This will be the second time Swearingen and Kelli have been on the Coggon Opera House stage. In October 2017, they performed the well-received “Music of Simon & Garfunkel.”

Dubbed after James Taylor’s hit song, they will feature music from classic 1970s-era singer-songwriters, as well as a few hand-picked Swearingen & Kelli originals.

Swearingen and Kelli, have been together as musical partners for seven years and officially hitched since 2014. Mother Church Pew describes this Americana singer-songwriting duo as the “delicious blend of Swearingen’s smooth baritone and Kelli’s smoky vocals…inspired by great songwriters of the ’60s and ’70s.”

Seating at the Coggon Opera House is by general admission only. Tickets can be purchased at the door or can be reserved for will call by leaving a message at (319) 435-2071 or 319-721-1350. Payment by cash or check only. Doors open 30 minutes beforehand.

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We’ve Taken the Plunge to Beat the Heat!

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