Red Barn’s Special Events

All performances begin at 7:30PM, unless otherwise noted.

VOCALIST CHRISTINE MILD RETURNS TO THE RED BARN WITH A STELLAR NEW SHOW

Remember that all shows at the Red Barn now have a curtain time of 7:30 pm.

Vocalist Christine Mild, who has wowed Red Barn audiences for the last several years with her “Always, Patsy Cline” and “Women of Country Music” shows, will be returning to the Barn January 15-18 with her brand new show, “A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock ‘n’ Roll.” All show times are 7:30 pm.

While Mild’s heart has always rested in country music, she says she always tries to bring “a little something new” to each of her stops in Key West, and this year will be no different.

“I’ll never stray too far from country music, of course,” Mild said, “but with this new show, we’re going to be expanding the boundaries a little bit, which has been happening in the music business over the last couple of years, with Dolly Parton releasing a rock album, and Beyonce and Lady Gaga releasing country albums. The lines are getting blurred and an awful lot of good music is coming out.”

Mild said she’ll still be featuring country touchstones, focusing on female artists like Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood, Jody Messina, and Shania Twain, but “we’ll be adding in friends like Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, Patty Smith, and even some Heart. It’s all great music.”

And as usual, Mild will have a kickin’ band with her, featuring her regular sidemen – Jim Rice on keyboards, Gary Rivenson on bass, and Gary McDonald on drums. But she’s expanding the group for this show with some top-level name players. She’s bringing in British guitarist Matt Backer, who’s played with a number of top recording artists. And one of her best friends, Chicago vocalist Erin Parker, will be on stage to add the extra dimension of another female voice for harmonies. The sound will be bigger and richer, more a concert event than a small group.

“I always want to bring Key West something new, and this is going to be an awesome show, given all the new pieces in the band and the music that we’ll be doing. You’re going to know a lot of this music, but we’ll surprise you with a few new things I know you’re going to like.”

Tickets are available now for the best seats at keystix.com or redbarntheatre.com. For more information, visit the website or call 305-296-9911. Remember that all shows at the Red Barn now have a curtain time of 7:30 pm. Sponsored in part by William L. and Pattye Monroe III, and the Monroe Country Tourist Development Council.