The Dorset Players are delighted to welcome local celeb, Bob Stannard and Those Dangerous Bluesmen to the Dorset Playhouse on Saturday, May 6 at 7:00 pm for an evening of “Rockin’ Blues”. Bob and his guys have graciously agreed to present a benefit concert to help raise money for some much needed structural repairs to our Playhouse. Bob will be releasing his new and perhaps his final CD, "Ain't Dead Yet" and has promised to have the hottest Blues you'll ever hear joining him for this special benefit concert.
A self-taught Harmonica player, Stannard has played with numerous musicians throughout the world including both Kings; Stephen and BB. He played with BB King on stage at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland.
In addition, he's shared the stage with Blues legends John Hammond, Chris Smither, Maria Muldaur, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Lynard Skynard, Buddy Guy, Susan Tedeschi, Issac Hayes, David “Honey Boy” Edwards, Charlie Musselwhite, Mark Hummel and Anthony Geraci.
Bob has a long- time association with the Dorset Players. His mom and dad, Thyra and Jim Stannard, performed on this stage as has his daughter, Meredith (Stannard) Hairston.
For 90 years the Dorset Playhouse has offered people of all ages exposure to the arts through live theater, community workshops, Missoula Children’s Theater, special performances and space for local schools and community gatherings. The Playhouse enriches the lives of those who take an active part in it, as well as those patrons who attend live theatre. The Playhouse is in need of major structural work and without an endowment we are lacking the funds for the repairs and updates needed. We are asking for your help.
Please join us for a night of Rockin’ Blues and a wine and hors d'oeuvres reception after the concert. Please support your community Playhouse and help us raise $20,000 toward the next 90 years. Your $30.00 ticket can be purchased online @www.dorsetplayers.org or by calling (802) 867-5570.