
August 2020
Grumpier Old Men, August 18 | 9 PM
Free-Will donations to the Reif Arts Council Encouraged.
REMINDER: Only patrons that reside together at home should be in a vehicle together
THANK YOU to Range Water for allowing us to make this a FREE community event!
Advanced tickets required (One per car). 40 car limit.
In order to experience this event, your vehicle must be equipped with an FM radio.
Drive-in Movie Rules
- If a patron feels sick or has COVID-19 symptoms they must turn around and go home
- Cars must be parked 6’ from other cars
- Only patrons that reside together at home should be in a vehicle together
- No more than 10 people per vehicle
- Restroom facilities are limited
The Reif Arts Council and Woodland Bank are excited to announce a special Thursday, August 20 fundraiser outdoors (covered) at the Jerry and Shirley Miner Multi-Use Pavilion at the IRA Civic Center in Grand Rapids; featuring the popular duo Deuces Wild – Dueling Pianos (DWDP). Proceeds directly benefit the Reif Arts Council general fund.
DWDP features internationally renown artists David Charles Eicholz and Ted Manderfeld.
Son of a miner from the northern woods of Minnesota, Eichholz is a versatile, self taught musician who plays the piano, guitar, saxophone, harmonica, trumpet and countless other instruments. Eichholz was also part of the “Pringles” Award winning band “City Pretty” as well as the band “Rave On!”.
Eichholz was featured internationally on the Swedish television show ‘Christine’. He was then recruited by Little Ditty’s, Dueling Piano Bar at the Mall of America in Minnesota where he performed four nights each week for five years. He also recorded and produced the sound track to the “Prime Target” video game (50,000+ copies sold), and was also featured in an issue of WorldTraveler Magazine, the in-flight publication of Northwest Airlines.
Eichholz has been performing the dueling piano concept for over 18 years and prides himself on being able to hold the attention of his audience from the moment he takes the stage till the last note of the encore. You won’t find a more polished entertainer with such a wide variety of skills.
Manderfeld got his start in Deuces Wild by walking out of his day-job and demanding an audition. Although he hadn’t previously played in a dueling piano style show, his amazing showmanship and obvious ability to perform as a world class entertainer blew away the competition! Since then he has played thousands of dueling piano shows with performances all over the country!
When not on the road with DWDP, Manderfeld spends his time as a producer of sold out shows, including the Billy Joel and Elton John tribute show “Eye 2 Eye,” and the ever popular annual “Rock n Roll Xmas Spectacular,” which he co-produces with former Jonny Lang guitarist Paul Diethelm.
Manderfeld also spends time in the studio as jingle writer, recording artist, and producer of both his first CD “Gather Us In,” and his Rock and Roll Xmas CD, “Trim My Tree.” and “RRXS – Live at The Paramount” CD. He’s been an actor and a game show host! Whether it be in front of thousands of people opening for HBO’s Dennis Miller, or selling out theaters with Deuces Wild nationwide… Manderfeld has consistently proven that he truly is a showman’s showman and musician’s musician.
Named after a haunting Bob Dylan song, Farewell Angelina is an all-female country group with four powerhouse vocalists, dynamic songwriters and accomplished multi-instrumentalists. Their stellar blend of heart-stopping harmonies over blazing double violins and guitars has earned soaring praise across the board. Roughstock calls them a “Superstar Act… with Killer Songs.” Rolling Stone says, “Wickedly smart songwriting delivered with a healthy dash of sass… deft playing… into one sonic knockout punch.”
A band of longtime friends, Nicole Witt, Andrea Young, Lisa Torres & Ashley Gearing all met pursuing their dreams in Nashville, TN. Each deeply respected and admired one another while they were building successful solo careers, touring and recording with top artists, and writing songs for some of Country Music’s biggest hitmakers. When they heard the undeniable magic of their voices together for the first time, they couldn’t wait to take their show on the road. Major opportunities soon followed including singing the National Anthem for Thursday Night Football, The Unbridled Eve Gala for the Kentucky Derby, the ACM All-Star Jam, and festivals in Switzerland, Norway, Spain, France, Indonesia & Malaysia.
Farewell Angelina’s chemistry lives in watching each other shine, and most of all, creating moments every night with the Country Music fans they love so much. The relationship they share with their fans won them the fan-voted “Hot Seat” spot of the Taste of Country 2017 “RISERS” Program by over 20,000 votes. They’ve also been named among Rolling Stone’s “New Artists You Need To Know,” and Roughstock’s “Ones to Watch” with a tour schedule to prove it. The girls have opened shows for the likes of Kenny Chesney, Old Dominion, Frankie Ballard, Jake Owen, Billy Currington, Maroon 5, and Trace Adkins, to name a few. The girls joined the Bacon Brother’s (Kevin & Michael) as the opening act on many dates of their last two summer tours. They are currently headlining their own “Women & Wine Tour” to packed crowds across the US and Europe. In late 2019, they were selected by American Music Abroad to represent the United States as not only performers, but as official Cultural Ambassadors of the U.S.A. So far, this adventure has taken them across Southeast Asia, but high demand will take them to several other countries this year. The girls will close out 2020 having played over 100 shows.
The band’s highly anticipated “Women and Wine” EP (that the band co-produced) was released on January 25th, 2019 to rave reviews.
Music Row’s Bob Oermann says,”This female quartet has flawlessly rehearsed vocal harmonies to spare. The shimmering, echoey production is lovely. The song is super contemporary: “You know only two things get better with time, women and wine.” Welcome to the winner’s circle.”
CMT celebrated with a worldwide premiere of the band’s music video for the single, “Ghosts.” which was #1 on the CMT 12Pack Countdown for 5weeks and in the top 3 for 8. On September 5th, Billboard premiered the music video for “More Problems” calling the harmonies “stunning” and the song, “a perfect respite to the end of summer.”
Outdoors (covered) under the Jerry and Shirley Miner Family Multi-Use Pavilion at the IRA Civic Center!
Limited to 250 tickets
Social distancing required
Masks encouraged
Bring a chair
Rain or shine
No outside food/drink
No re-admission
No firearms
Free parking
The Mighty Ducks, August 25 | 9 PM
Free-Will donations to the Reif Arts Council Encouraged.
REMINDER: Only families who reside together at home should be in a vehicle together
THANK YOU to Edward Jones for allowing us to make this a FREE community event!
Advanced tickets required (One per car). 40 car limit.
In order to experience this event, your vehicle must be equipped with an FM radio.
Drive-in Movie Rules
- If a patron feels sick or has COVID-19 symptoms they must turn around and go home
- Cars must be parked 6’ from other cars
- Only patrons that reside together at home should be in a vehicle together
- No more than 10 people per vehicle
- Restroom facilities are limited
- Masks required inside the Reif Center.
Boat-up to Tioga Beach in Cohasset for a FREE concert featuring The Christopher David Hanson Band.
No boat? No problem! Bring a chair to the beach (limited to 250 people, social distancing required).
Free-will donations will be accepted on behalf of the Reif Youth Arts Fund.
Via The Reif
Via Facebook
Strong rhythms, great hooks, and catchy tunes pretty much sum up this Northern Minnesota Group, The Christopher David Hanson Band is known for shows that bring out the dancers, fellow musicians, and story song lovers. The first inceptions of CDHB started way back in 2008 out of Minneapolis and reformed again on the Iron Range of Northern Minnesota in 2013. The line up has changed over time but the music and showmanship have remained strong. The band has a long list of notable accomplishments including 5 songs placed in Motion Pictures, numerous TV specials about the band, and host of opening slots with some of nations top groups including; Gin Blossoms, Black Oak Arkansas, Live, Kid Rock’s Shannon Curfman, Cory Chisel, Sister Hazel, and more. Christopher David Hanson is also a Nashville recording artist that has worked with many members of Wynonna Judd’s band, and Carrie Underwood’s group.
The Band has released 4 studio albums available nationwide on every major online platform including; Itunes, Amazon, Google Play, CDBaby, and Spotify. With their own Pandora station, you can hear them anytime, on any device, as easily as searching their name on your phone.
Find them on facebook and visit their website for show details and scheduled events: christopherdavidhanson.com.
September 2020
Miracle, September 1 | 8:30 PM
Free-Will donations to the Reif Arts Council Encouraged.
REMINDER: Only families who reside together at home should be in a vehicle together
THANK YOU to Grand Dental Center for allowing us to make this a FREE community event!
Advanced tickets required (One per car). 40 car limit.
In order to experience this event, your vehicle must be equipped with an FM radio.
Drive-in Movie Rules
- If a patron feels sick or has COVID-19 symptoms they must turn around and go home
- Cars must be parked 6’ from other cars
- Only patrons that reside together at home should be in a vehicle together
- No more than 10 people per vehicle
- Restroom facilities are limited
- Masks required inside the Reif Center.
Boat to Sugar Bay on beautiful Pokegema Lake for a FREE concert featuring Classic Country/Rhythm & Blues duo Torn and Frayed!
Free-will donations will be accepted on behalf of the Reif Youth Arts Fund.
THANK YOU TO SPONSORS
Brian & Jeanne Nicklason
“We are saying what HE said,” laughs Matt Vee referring to the one and only Neil Diamond. Matt along with cousins Jeff and Tommy Vee, local music scene veterans and sons of the legendary Bobby Vee, join forces with their family and friends as The Killer Vees to celebrate the music from a timeless catalog. With songs like “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “Song Sung Blue,” and “Sweet Caroline,” Neil Diamond sold over 100 million records worldwide with music that became the soundtrack to one generation after another with hits spanning five decades. As a Tin Pan Alley song writer in the mid 60s, he penned songs recorded by everyone from Elvis Presley to Deep Purple and, of course, the Monkee’s classic, “I’m A Believer.”
“This is not a tribute show,” says Tommy Vee. “This is a celebration of an amazing musical icon, one we all love and respect. We have been fans since we were in grade school and first learning our respective instruments and played many of these tunes over the years in various bands. We have recruited an incredible group of singers and players and have gone back to the original records,” he explains, “it is all about the vocals and Matt nails it. It’s a Rockin’ show!”
Outdoors (covered) under the Jerry and Shirley Miner Family Pavilion at the IRA Civic Center.
- Please bring your own chair.
- 250 people maximum at the event.
- All ticket holders will be ushered to individually distanced pods.
- Three people maximum per pod.
- Remain inside your pod at all times, unless utilizing facilities/concessions.
- Masks and social distancing required when outside of your pod.
- No outside food or drink.
- If you have health or safety concerns, please notify a Reif staff member.
- Rain or shine
- No re-admission
- No firearms
- Free parking
The hilarious comedians of Self IMPROVment battle it out for the ultimate braggin’ rights and no cash prize!
Outdoors (covered) under the Jerry and Shirley Miner Family Pavilion at the IRA Civic Center.
- Please bring your own chair.
- 250 people maximum at the event.
- All ticket holders will be ushered to individually distanced pods.
- Three people maximum per pod.
- Remain inside your pod at all times, unless utilizing facilities/concessions.
- Masks and social distancing required when outside of your pod.
- No outside food or drink.
- If you have health or safety concerns, please notify a Reif staff member.
- Rain or shine
- No re-admission
- No firearms
- Free parking
Toy Story 4: Friday, September 25 | 7:30 PM
Free-Will donations to the Reif Arts Council Encouraged.
REMINDER: Only families who reside together at home should be in a vehicle together
THANK YOU to AMERICAN BANK for allowing us to make this a FREE community event!
Advanced tickets required (One per car). 40 car limit.
In order to experience this event, your vehicle must be equipped with an FM radio.
Drive-in Movie Rules
- If a patron feels sick or has COVID-19 symptoms they must turn around and go home
- Cars must be parked 6’ from each other
- Only patrons that reside together at home should be in a vehicle together
- Restroom facilities are limited