CLAY CENTER PRESENTS
Each Clay Center Presents performance season promises something for everyone. Live entertainment with such music greats as Tony Bennett, Harry Connick, Jr. and Willie Nelson and the classic bands Foreigner and America create unforgettable concerts. Hilarious comedians like Chelsea Handler and Kathy Griffin guarantee side-splitting laughter while award-winning dance and theater groups such as Streb, Diavolo and Montana Repertory Theatre leave audiences at the edge of their seats.
Clay Center Inclement Weather Policy
SOLD OUT
Chicago
Wednesday, May 19, 8 pm
$90, $75, $60, $35
This is your chance to see of the greatest American rock bands of all time. Chicago brings fans an incredible string of legendary hits like “25 or 6 to 4,” “Hard to Say I’m Sorry,” “You’re the Inspiration," “If You Leave Me Now” and many more favorites in this high-energy show.
Sponsored by: The Dow Chemical Company & Robinson & McElwee, PLLC
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Friday, March 26, 8 pm
$50, $40, $30
Labeled a guitar prodigy at a young age, this blues-rock musician has lived up to the hype and then some. With multiple Grammy nominations, a series of industry awards and chart-topping albums like Ledbetter Heights, Trouble Is… and 10 Days Out, he has been called “one of the modern ambassadors for a true American art form – the blues.”
Cherryholmes and Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys
Sunday, April 25, 2010, 7 pm
$35, $25, $20
Thrilling audiences from coast to coast, Cherryholmes has taken the bluegrass world by storm. The group’s sound is made up of hard-driving instrumental virtuosity and explosive vocal harmonies. With work featured in the film O Brother, Where Art Thou and a 2002 Grammy, Ralph Stanley is a legendary American bluegrass artist known for his distinctive singing and banjo playing. Ralph Stanley and Clinch Mountain Boys photo by Glen Rose
2009 -2010 past performances
SPECIAL EVENT PERFORMANCE
Foreigner
Friday, September 25, 2009, 8 pm
Experience one of the greatest classic rock groups of the ‘70s and ‘80s live and on stage. With songs like “Cold as Ice,” “I Want to Know What Love Is” and “Feels Like the First Time,” Foreigner’s thrilling mix of blustery blues and impeccably crafted pop continues to captivate generation after generation.
Sponsored by: Coca Cola
Tracy Morgan
Saturday, October 3, 2009, 8 pm
Don’t miss an evening of outrageous comedy as one of the most memorable characters of Saturday Night Live performs his hilarious stand-up. Tracy Morgan showcases his talents regularly on NBC’s Emmy Award-winning 30 Rock playing his alter ego, the wild and unpredictable movie star Tracy Jordan.
Sponsored by: West Virginia State University
Peter Pan
Co-presented with the Charleston Light Opera Guild
Friday, October 30 & Saturday October 31, 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 1, 2 pm
Friday, November 6 & Saturday, November 7, 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 8, 2 pm
Bring the whole family to this enchanting fairy tale adventure about the boy who never grew up. Peter Pan has fascinated and delighted audiences for more than 100 years. Join Wendy, John and Michael as they learn to fly and travel with Peter to his home in Never Land.
Sponsored by: Brooks Run Mining Company, a subsidiary of Alpha Natural Resources
Drive-By Truckers
Sunday, November 15, 2009, 7 pm
Rolling Stone calls them “the boldest, baddest Southern band in the land”, Parlaying their unique blend of country and roots rock into a 20 year career, a national following, Drive-By Truckers is one of the most well-respected alternative country rock acts. This Alabama born group of diverse and talented musicians will rock the house with their muscled three-guitar attack.
Sponsored by: Roger Nicholson
SPECIAL EVENT PERFORMANCE
Wayne Newton
Sunday, February 14, 2010, 8 pm
Spend a romantic Valentine’s evening with Mr. Las Vegas himself. In his fifth decade as a performer, Wayne Newton is as popular as ever – charming audiences with fan favorites like “Danke Schoen,” “Red Roses for a Blue Lady” and “Daddy Don’t You Walk So Fast.”
Sponsored by: Brickstreet Insurance
SPECIAL EVENT PERFORMANCE
Harry Connick, Jr.
& Orchestra
Your Songs in Concert
Wednesday, February 17, 8 pm
Fans just can’t get enough of the award-winning artist’s timeless voice singing some of the most unforgettable classic songs. Fall in love again with hits from his recently Grammy-nominated album featuring standards like “All the Way” and “Some Enchanted Evening” and contemporary love songs including “Close to You” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”
ttp://www.harryconnickjr.com/us/home
Sponsored by: BB&T and Reserve Oil and Gas
Dr. John & the Lower 911
Sunday, February 21, 2010, 7:30 pm
$40, $30, $20
After decades of creating music with his unique blend of rhythm and blues, funk, psychedelic rock and Creole roots, Dr. John continues to dazzle audiences across the globe. His latest album, City That Care Forgot, featuring cameos by Willie Nelson and Eric Clapton, won the 2009 Grammy for “Best Contemporary Blues” and is considered to be one of his finest recordings.
photo by Lisa Houlgrave
Sponsored by: Laurance Jones in support of the Childhood Language Center
Habib Koité & Bamada
Sunday, March 7, 2010, 7 pm
$35, $25, $15
You’ll be mesmerized by this Malian guitar master’s beautiful blend of traditional Mali music and western rock and folk sounds. The New York Times raves, “His reputation as a guitar player has become almost mythical.” The Rolling Stone calls him “the biggest pop star of the West African nation of Mali.”
photo by Dirk Leunis
Sponsored by: Jackson Kelly and Capitol Conference Center
Streb: Raw
Friday, March 12, 2010, 8 pm
$35, $25, $20
Be blown away by the impressive choreography of this gravity defying ensemble. Combining extreme sports with the poetry and split-second timing of dance, Streb delivers a rousing experience with show-stopping pieces that keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
Each Clay Center Presents performance season promises something for everyone. Live entertainment with such music greats as Tony Bennett, Harry Connick, Jr. and Willie Nelson and the classic bands Foreigner and America create unforgettable concerts. Hilarious comedians like Chelsea Handler and Kathy Griffin guarantee side-splitting laughter while award-winning dance and theater groups such as Streb, Diavolo and Montana Repertory Theatre leave audiences at the edge of their seats.
Clay Center Inclement Weather Policy
SOLD OUTChicago
Wednesday, May 19, 8 pm
$90, $75, $60, $35
This is your chance to see of the greatest American rock bands of all time. Chicago brings fans an incredible string of legendary hits like “25 or 6 to 4,” “Hard to Say I’m Sorry,” “You’re the Inspiration," “If You Leave Me Now” and many more favorites in this high-energy show.
Sponsored by: The Dow Chemical Company & Robinson & McElwee, PLLC
Kenny Wayne ShepherdFriday, March 26, 8 pm
$50, $40, $30
Labeled a guitar prodigy at a young age, this blues-rock musician has lived up to the hype and then some. With multiple Grammy nominations, a series of industry awards and chart-topping albums like Ledbetter Heights, Trouble Is… and 10 Days Out, he has been called “one of the modern ambassadors for a true American art form – the blues.”
Cherryholmes and Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain BoysSunday, April 25, 2010, 7 pm
$35, $25, $20
Thrilling audiences from coast to coast, Cherryholmes has taken the bluegrass world by storm. The group’s sound is made up of hard-driving instrumental virtuosity and explosive vocal harmonies. With work featured in the film O Brother, Where Art Thou and a 2002 Grammy, Ralph Stanley is a legendary American bluegrass artist known for his distinctive singing and banjo playing. Ralph Stanley and Clinch Mountain Boys photo by Glen Rose
2009 -2010 past performances
SPECIAL EVENT PERFORMANCE
Foreigner
Friday, September 25, 2009, 8 pm
Experience one of the greatest classic rock groups of the ‘70s and ‘80s live and on stage. With songs like “Cold as Ice,” “I Want to Know What Love Is” and “Feels Like the First Time,” Foreigner’s thrilling mix of blustery blues and impeccably crafted pop continues to captivate generation after generation.
Sponsored by: Coca Cola
Tracy Morgan
Saturday, October 3, 2009, 8 pm
Don’t miss an evening of outrageous comedy as one of the most memorable characters of Saturday Night Live performs his hilarious stand-up. Tracy Morgan showcases his talents regularly on NBC’s Emmy Award-winning 30 Rock playing his alter ego, the wild and unpredictable movie star Tracy Jordan.
Sponsored by: West Virginia State University
Peter Pan
Co-presented with the Charleston Light Opera Guild
Friday, October 30 & Saturday October 31, 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 1, 2 pm
Friday, November 6 & Saturday, November 7, 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 8, 2 pm
Bring the whole family to this enchanting fairy tale adventure about the boy who never grew up. Peter Pan has fascinated and delighted audiences for more than 100 years. Join Wendy, John and Michael as they learn to fly and travel with Peter to his home in Never Land.
Sponsored by: Brooks Run Mining Company, a subsidiary of Alpha Natural Resources
Drive-By Truckers
Sunday, November 15, 2009, 7 pm
Rolling Stone calls them “the boldest, baddest Southern band in the land”, Parlaying their unique blend of country and roots rock into a 20 year career, a national following, Drive-By Truckers is one of the most well-respected alternative country rock acts. This Alabama born group of diverse and talented musicians will rock the house with their muscled three-guitar attack.
Sponsored by: Roger Nicholson
SPECIAL EVENT PERFORMANCE
Wayne Newton
Sunday, February 14, 2010, 8 pm
Spend a romantic Valentine’s evening with Mr. Las Vegas himself. In his fifth decade as a performer, Wayne Newton is as popular as ever – charming audiences with fan favorites like “Danke Schoen,” “Red Roses for a Blue Lady” and “Daddy Don’t You Walk So Fast.”
Sponsored by: Brickstreet Insurance
SPECIAL EVENT PERFORMANCE
Harry Connick, Jr.
& Orchestra
Your Songs in Concert
Wednesday, February 17, 8 pm
Fans just can’t get enough of the award-winning artist’s timeless voice singing some of the most unforgettable classic songs. Fall in love again with hits from his recently Grammy-nominated album featuring standards like “All the Way” and “Some Enchanted Evening” and contemporary love songs including “Close to You” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”
ttp://www.harryconnickjr.com/us/home
Sponsored by: BB&T and Reserve Oil and Gas
Dr. John & the Lower 911
Sunday, February 21, 2010, 7:30 pm
$40, $30, $20
After decades of creating music with his unique blend of rhythm and blues, funk, psychedelic rock and Creole roots, Dr. John continues to dazzle audiences across the globe. His latest album, City That Care Forgot, featuring cameos by Willie Nelson and Eric Clapton, won the 2009 Grammy for “Best Contemporary Blues” and is considered to be one of his finest recordings.
photo by Lisa Houlgrave
Sponsored by: Laurance Jones in support of the Childhood Language Center
Habib Koité & BamadaSunday, March 7, 2010, 7 pm
$35, $25, $15
You’ll be mesmerized by this Malian guitar master’s beautiful blend of traditional Mali music and western rock and folk sounds. The New York Times raves, “His reputation as a guitar player has become almost mythical.” The Rolling Stone calls him “the biggest pop star of the West African nation of Mali.”
photo by Dirk Leunis
Sponsored by: Jackson Kelly and Capitol Conference Center
Streb: Raw
Friday, March 12, 2010, 8 pm
$35, $25, $20
Be blown away by the impressive choreography of this gravity defying ensemble. Combining extreme sports with the poetry and split-second timing of dance, Streb delivers a rousing experience with show-stopping pieces that keep audiences on the edge of their seats.