Mayne Stage Expands Performance Roster with More Music Guests and Events

CHICAGO, IL, October 27, 2010 (Press-News.org) Mayne Stage schedules more performances to its extensive roster including Boss Tenors: A Tribute to Gene Ammons starring Ari Brown, Eric Schneider, Greg Fishman and Hank Ford, Rough Cut, Shannon McNally and Hot Sauce and Darrell Scott. Changes to previously announced shows have also been made. Visit http://www.maynestage.com or call (773) 381-4554 for more information.

**Immediate Price Change for Wednesday, October 27
Ticket prices for Guy Mendilow Band on Wednesday, October 27 at 8 p.m. have been changed. General admission tickets purchased in advance are $15, or $20 on the day of the show. A select number of reserved seats can be purchased in advance for $25. Students can receive a discounted ticket price of $12 purchased at the door with student ID, although these tickets are limited. Please contact the Mayne Stage Box Office with any questions at (773) 381-4554 or online at http://www.maynestage.com.

**Immediate Time Change for Tuesday, November 2
Due to a scheduling conflict, the time for Dumb-ocracy at Work!: Election Night with Daily Show Co-Creator Lizz Winstead has been moved to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $25. Please contact the Mayne Stage Box Office with any questions at (773) 381-4554 or http://www.maynestage.com.

**Immediate Time Change for Thursday, November 11
The time of Johnny Flynn's performance at Mayne Stage has been changed to 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 11. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $15 on sale now. Please contact the Mayne Stage Box Office with any questions at (773) 381-4554 or http://www.maynestage.com.

Newly Announced Shows:
Boss Tenors: A Tribute to Gene Ammons starring Ari Brown, Eric Schneider, Greg Fishman and Hank Ford, October 26
Enjoy Boss Tenors: A Tribute to Gene Ammons starring Ari Brown, Eric Schneider, Greg Fishman and Hank Ford at Mayne Stage Tuesday, October 26 at 8 p.m. Tenor sax master, Gene Ammons, is honored with a one-night-only concert.

Gene Ammons brings a fat, warm tone and relaxed swinging style to the stage as a hero and stylistic role model to many. The concert features an evening of classical Chicago Jazz "Jug" (Gene Ammons' nickname) Style as well as some of Ammons' best work from the early 60's. Hard swinging and melodic, Ammons continues to be a jazz legend according to jazz DJ, Daddio Daley, who also claims that Gene Ammons "set the tone for the Chicago Tenor Saxophone".

Other masters of the tenor saxophone, Ari Brown; Eric Schneider; Greg Fishman and Hank Ford, also perform alongside Gene Ammons. They bring love and respect of Ammons and are excited to honor him in this concert.

Come to Mayne Stage for Boss Tenors: A Tribute to Gene Ammons starring Ari Brown, Eric Schneider, Greg Fishman and Hank Ford on Tuesday, October 26 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $10 at http://www.maynestage.com or (773) 381-4554.

Rough Cut, November 4
Enjoy a night of music with pop, rock and blues group Rough Cut Thursday, November 4 at 8:30 p.m. at Mayne Stage.

Rough Cut developed as four musicians' vision of splicing pop-oriented rock and roll with a gritty, Chicago blues sound. Soaring vocals and angry guitars combine with a relentless rhythm section to form a radio friendly sound, only matched by that of their live sets which have been described as "refreshing," "crisp" and "loud." Rough Cut started as an unproven local band at the bottom of the Chicago music scene and has evolved into a headlining, weekend act at just about every major venue in their home city as well as a consistent success for talent buyers in unproven cities. Learn more at http://www.roughcutgroup.com.

Come listen to Rough Cut play Mayne Stage on Thursday, November 4 at 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $10, on sale Friday, October 22 at http://www.maynestage.com or (773) 381-4554.

Shannon McNally and Hot Sauce, December 2
Rock and Americana group, Shannon McNally and Hot Sauce, perform at Mayne Stage Thursday, December 2 at 8 p.m.

Singer-songwriter Shannon McNally brings her alternative country music to Chicago. McNally has toured North America and performed with many highly regarded artists including Willie Nelson, Stevie Nicks, John Mellencamp, Rufus Wainwright and others. She has appeared on NPR, The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Mountain Stage and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Learn more at http://www.myspace.com/shannonmcnally.

Enjoy music by Shannon McNally and Hot Sauce on Thursday, December 2 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $10 in advance or $12 on December 2. Tickets are available beginning Friday, October 22 at http://www.maynestage.com or (773) 381-4554.

Darrell Scott, December 7
Come listen to singer-songwriter Darrell Scott perform at Mayne Stage Tuesday, December 7 at 8 p.m.

Scott has written songs that have been recorded by more than 70 artists including Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Garth Brooks and many more. His song, "Long Time Gone" performed by the Dixie Chicks was nominated for Best Country Song at the 2003 Grammy Awards. He also performs his own country music and recently released A Crooked Road, his sixth solo album. With a soul-saturated voice and dazzling instrumental chops, Scott's latest album is a hit with both long-time and new listeners. Learn more at http://www.darrellscott.com.

Darrell Scott performs Tuesday, December 7 at 8 p.m. at Mayne Stage. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are available Friday, October 22 for $20 in advance, $25 at the door and $40 for VIP seating at http://www.maynestage.com of (773) 381-4554.

Bears vs. Vikings Party, December 20
Watch the Chicago Bears take on the Minnesota Vikings for a thrilling Monday night football game on December 20 at Mayne Stage. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Come cheer on the teams and watch touchdowns scored on a larger than life, 22-foot high definition screen. Tickets cost $15 and include a full football buffet starting at 6:30 p.m. with buffalo and barbeque wings, barbeque baby back ribs, chili, nachos, crudites and lobster macaroni and cheese. Drink specials for the game are $3 Miller Lites, $5 Jack and Coke, $5 Southern Comfort and Coke and more.

Join Bears and Vikings fans at Mayne Stage Monday, December 20 for an unforgettable game and viewing experience. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at http://www.maynestage.com or (773) 381-4554.

Third Coast Percussion, May 24
Enjoy music by Third Coast Percussion at Mayne Stage Tuesday, May 24, 2011.

Third Coast Percussion uses an impressive array of percussion instruments to create a performance experience like no other. With exceptional talent and dedicated artistry, the quartet combines the driving intensity of drums, the beautiful warmth of marimbas and vibraphones, and the surprisingly exotic sounds of everyday objects to make music that is playful, memorable and profound.

Third Coast Percussion has established a reputation for its commitment to expanding percussion repertoire and setting the highest standard in new music performance. Passionately dedicated to modern music, Third Coast has commissioned, premiered, and performed pieces by many of today's preeminent up-and-coming composers, programming them alongside 20th century masterpieces for percussion. Learn more at http://www.thirdcoastpercussion.com.

Enjoy a live performance by Third Coast Percussion Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at Mayne Stage. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $15 in advance, or $5 for students at the door. Visit http://www.maynestage.com or call (773) 381-4554 to purchase.

Supporting Acts Announced
Chicago performer SOVA opens for The Black Swans on Wednesday, November 3 at 8:30 p.m. Learn more about this ambient, psychedelic, punk performer at http://www.myspace.com/axissova. Tickets are $10 at http://www.maynestage.com or (773)381-4554.

About Mayne Stage
Mayne Stage is located at 1328 W. Morse Ave. in Rogers Park, on the north side of Chicago. A wide range of performances are held at Mayne Stage including concerts from varied music genres, comedy acts, theatrical shows and more. Mayne Stage is also the perfect place to host a private party or event. Visit http://www.maynestage.com or call (773) 381-4554 for more information, to buy tickets, or see a list of upcoming shows. "Like" Mayne Stage on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MayneStage and follow Mayne Stage on Twitter at @MayneStage.

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