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Kansas’ guitarist Rich Williams reflects on progressive rock and his band’s unlikely stardom
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · Kansas’ guitarist Rich Williams reflects on progressive rock and his band’s unlikely stardom Kansas are the progressive rock giants responsible for megahits such as “Carry On Wayward… Read More

Marietta College’s Esbenshade Series Presents Steep Canyon Rangers Livestream Nov. 7
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · Steep Canyon Rangers Performance Stream Nov. 7 In March 2020, a highly anticipated Esbenshade Series performance at the Peoples Bank Theatre from the Grammy Award winning bluegrass… Read More

Mountain Stage’s Larry Groce to Perform in Benefit Livestream for Peoples Bank Theatre Aug. 1
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WOUB Digital · Mountain Stage’s Larry Groce to Perform in Benefit Livestream for Peoples Bank Theatre Aug. 1 Saturday, August 1, Larry Groce, Todd Burge, and Jess Baldwin will perform… Read More

101-Year-Old PBT Hopes Livestream Campaign Can Assist With Next 100 Days
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WOUB Digital · 101-Year-Old PBT Hopes Livestream Campaign Can Assist With Next 100 Days The Peoples Bank Theatre (222 Putnam St.) in Marietta has served the surrounding communities for 101… Read More

The Man With the Songs the People Always Want: Don McLean
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“I had the songs the people always wanted,” Don McLean tells me during a Wednesday afternoon phone interview, in response to being asked what sort of advice he has for… Read More

Local Symphony Celebrates Marietta’s Music
MARIETTA – Get ready for great orchestral pops music, this time with a Marietta twist. The River Cities Symphony brings the tunes and talent you know and love to a… Read More

Jon Anderson of YES Headed to People’s Bank Theater Aug. 16
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Jon Anderson is the legendary creative catalyst behind beloved progressive rock band YES, and he will be performing some of the most enduring YES hits as well as a few… Read More

RUNA Album Release Show at the Peoples Bank Theatre March 16
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Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, nationally lauded Celtic roots music act RUNA is releasing their sixth album, Ten: The Errant Night, at the Peoples Bank Theatre on Saturday, March… Read More

13th Annual Colony Short Film Fest to Feature ‘The Price of Free’
By: Emily Votaw
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Friday, March 1 through Saturday, March 2 mark the 13th Annual Colony Short Film Festival, which will take place at the Peoples Bank Theatre in Marietta. The festival is intended… Read More

Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra Headed to Peoples Bank Theatre March 1
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The Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra will bring their unique live show to the Peoples Bank Theatre on Friday, March 1 starting at 7 p.m. WOUB’s Emily Votaw interviewed the director… Read More

Todd Burge/William Matheny/Adam Remnant at Peoples Bank Theatre Feb. 8 SOLD OUT
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Tickets for the Friday, February 8 Todd Burge, William Matheny, and Adam Remnant show at the Peoples Bank Theatre are sold out! In 2018, Remnant released his highly anticipated debut… Read More

Peoples Bank Theatre to Go Back In Time With Speakeasy Party Feb. 2
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In 2019 the Peoples Bank Theatre is celebrating its 100th anniversary in style, kicking off with a bona fide ride back in time on Saturday, February 2 starting at 8… Read More

Hot Rize Headed to Peoples Bank Theatre Nov. 9
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Influential bluegrass outfit Hot Rize will perform at the Peoples Bank Theatre on Friday, November 9. The performance will also feature Red Knuckles & The Trailblazers. WOUB’s Emily Votaw spoke… Read More

Country Star Kathy Mattea Headed to Peoples Bank Theatre Oct. 26
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On Friday, October 26, Kathy Mattea will perform at the Peoples Bank Theatre in Marietta. WOUB’s Emily Votaw spoke to the country superstar about her new album, “Pretty Bird,” retraining… Read More

Peoples Bank Theatre’s 2019 Winter-Spring Spotlight Series
The historic Peoples Bank Theatre announces its 2019 Winter-Spring Spotlight Series. This latest lineup of eight national touring artists comes in the midst of the theatre’s 100th anniversary. From concerts… Read More

Sofi & the Baladis to Bring Ancient Music to Peoples Bank Theater
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Sofi & the Baladis are a truly unique musical group. The group’s performances are one part demonstrations of fascinating ancient instruments such as the oud and the qanun, one part… Read More

Talking Podcasting, Radio, and Marietta with Paula Poundstone
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Paula Poundstone has been a successful comedian for decades, diligently working her way up through nightclubs and comedy clubs throughout the ’70s until she was discovered by Robin Williams, who… Read More

Speaking With Marcus Collins of the Texas Tenors
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The Texas Tenors are headed to the People’s Bank Theater on Saturday, June 23. WOUB’s Emily Votaw spoke to the contemporary tenor of the group, Marcus Collins, about his role… Read More

The River Cities Symphony Spring Pops Concert
The RCSO presents its Spring 2018 Pops concert “An American in Paris”, featuring music from the legendary generation of American expat composers. Enjoy the best of the Gershwins, Cole Porter,… Read More

Peoples Bank Theatre Announces Summer-Fall Spotlight Series
The historic Peoples Bank Theatre announces its 2018 Summer-Fall Spotlight Series, featuring the return of several audience favorites, as well as award winning artists from the genres of classic rock,… Read More

Brick Street Arts Bash
Peoples Bank Theatre, Marietta College Theatre Department, and ArtsBridge present the Second Annual Brick Street Arts Bash! This block party of visual and performing arts take place on Putnam Street,… Read More

Unni Boksasp Ensemble to Perform at Peoples Bank Theater April 28
The Unni Boksasp Ensemble, a musical group from Norway, will visit Marietta as part of Arts Midwest World Fest. Unni Boksasp is a warm and imaginative singer who draws you… Read More

Scotty McCreery Headed to Peoples Bank Theatre May 19
Scotty McCreery is currently rising up the charts with his smash hit song “Five More Minutes,” which has already earned 30 million streams and sold 100,000 downloads. He made history… Read More

12th Annual Colony Short Film Festival Opens March 1 at Peoples Bank Theatre
The Colony Short Film Festival marks its 12th year of showcasing local and international short films in downtown Marietta, March 1–3 at the historic Peoples Bank Theatre. This year’s short… Read More

PHOTOS: Undercurrent Winter Festival
February 2-3 marked the first ever Undercurrent Winter Festival at the Peoples Bank Theatre in Marietta. The indie and alternative-rock tinged music festival featured everyone from Athens’ own Adam Remnant to… Read More