DELAVAN — What better way to greet the holiday season than with a string of concerts?
Tickets are on sale now for six Christmastime shows at Belfry Music Theatre, 3601 Highway 67, Delavan.
It starts with The Christmas Chronicles, which is Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.
The Christmas Chronicles uses HD projections, music and vintage outfits to create a unique and visually stunning, Victorian Era-styles holiday event with intertwined, seasonal vignettes. Features narration by Leonard Ford, Susan Aquila and the Paganini String Trio, with Jeff Lubin on guitar and vocals.
The Four C Notes return to the Belfry for Seasons Greetings Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2 and 3. Recreating the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, the Four C Notes will perform a selection of rock ‘n roll Christmas classics.
People are also reading…
Christmas with Chris Ruggiero is Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 7 and 8. The PBS.TV star will perform fan favorites from his anticipated Christmas album as well as his other music. Fun fact: Ruggiero has worked with the same arranger who created the hits for Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Always Olivia, a tribute to Olivia Newton-John, is Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9 and 10.
Annie Aiello, a professional singer/songwriter of the Chicagoland area for over 20 years, was a “Round 2” candidate on “The Voice.” She has worked with Richard Marx and several Nashville artists.
Tickets for the next two acts are selling quickly, according to Belfry’s website, belfrymusictheatre.com.
Trans-Infinity Orchestra brings its Trans Siberian Orchestra tribute to the stage Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 14 and 15. Using a state-of-the-art light show and an angelic choir, the act will tell the story of Christmas around the world.
Another act that has played the Belfry before, Chicago Rewired brings A Chicago Christmas to audiences Friday and Saturday, Dec. 16 and 17.
All shows start at 7 p.m. Cost is $58 to $76 per ticket.
To purchase tickets and for more details, visit the Belfry website.
Sonic tonic: Most relaxing albums ever made
10. Steve Roach, “Quiet Music 1”
Grammy-nominated artist Steve Roach.
9. Brian Eno, “Ambient 1: Music For Airports”
Brian Eno, shown here in 2013 during the digital festival TagDF in Mexico City, popularized the term “ambient music.” His 1978 album “Ambient 1: Music For Airports” is a dreamy set of songs featuring piano, synthesizer and wordless vocals.
8. Craig Kupka, “Clouds: New Music for Relaxation”
Cover of Craig Kupka’s “Clouds: New Music for Relaxation.” In the 1970s and 80s, Kupka made albums dedicated to dance techniques and relaxation. Today, he is a high school music director.
7. Joanna Brouk, “Hearing Music”
The cover for Joanna Brouk’s “Hearing Music,” a 22-song compilation released in 2016.
6. Deuter, “Ecstasy”
Pioneering New Age artist Deuter has been active since the early 1970s. His album “Ecstasy” is a soothing blend of eastern and western styles of music.
5. Fumio, “Meditation”
The cover of Fumio Miyashita’s “Meisou,” which was released in the U.S. in 1995 under the title “Meditation.”
4. Hiroshi Yoshimura, “Music For Nine Post Cards”
The cover for Hiroshi Yoshimura’s “Music For Nine Post Cards,” which was released in the U.S. in 2018. It was first released in 1982.
3. Scott Fitzgerald, “Bamboo Waterfall”
The cover for Scott Fitzgerald’s “Bamboo Waterfall,” which includes the use of over 40 different wind chimes and bells.
2. Laraaji, “Essence/Universe”
Laraaji used an electronically modified zither to create “Essence/Universe,” which was first released in 1987.
1. Steven Halpern, “Spectrum Suite”
Shown here arriving at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in 2013, Steven Halpern’s “Spectrum Suite” is nearing its 45th anniversary.