Category: Press Release

Albion, Michigan, August 1, 2017 – The next Blues at the Bohm will be on August 7, 2017 from 7 to 10 PM. Our feature band this month will be Harper and Midwest Kind. Admission is only $5. Concessions and food from Gina’s Pizza and Deli will be available for purchase.

Joining us on our historic stage again will be multi-award winning Australian singer/songwriter Peter D. Harper and the Detroit based band Midwest Kind. Harper possesses a powerful soulful voice and a deep, almost mystical approach to music that some might say has evolved into its own genre. Harper calls it “World Blues” — a rich musical stew of ‘50s rhythm and blues, a ‘60s message of love and unity, and ‘70s funky soul, stirred up with masterful, virtuoso harmonica and the deep, woody, percussive tones of the didgeridoo, served up in a feast of timeless mystery.

During construction on Superior Street there is plenty of well lit parking in the back of the Bohm Theatre. Once parked there, it is easy to get to the entrance of the theatre by walking through the bank drive through.

Think Albion. Think Music.

Albion, Michigan, June 30, 2017 – Blues at the Bohm will be on July 10th from 7-10 PM. Tickets are only $5 while concessions and food from Gina’s Pizza and Deli are available for purchase.

Hosting this month’s Blues at the Bohm will be Crossroads Resurrection. Based in Kalamazoo, this blues, jazz and funk band is great for all occasions. Performing originals and covers, they are sure to entertain the audience and keep the fun rolling! Community members are welcome to sign up and jam on stage throughout the evening.

During construction on Superior Street there is plenty of well lit parking in the back of the Bohm Theatre. Once parked there, it is easy to get to the entrance of the theatre by walking through the bank drive through.

Join us for a great performance and Think Albion. Think Music.

Albion, Michigan, May 31, 2017 – This month’s Blues at the Bohm will take place on Monday June 12, 2017 from 7-10 PM. Admission is only $5 and food from Gina’s Pizza and Deli will be available for purchase. Performing will be Kit LeBlanc and various community jammers!

Kit LeBlanc first went on the road with a band when she was just 18 years old and has been performing and doing recording sessions ever since. Kit has a rich, soulful-bluesy voice that can cover a range of genres with ease. She has performed and recorded with five time Grammy winner Victor Wooten and she can be heard on his album “Words and Tones” singing Bonnie Raitt’s song I Can’t Make You Love Me. Kit lights up the stage not only with her talent, but her sparkling personality.

Come join us at the Bohm to see Kit and numerous talented community members take the stage!

Think Albion. Think Music.

Albion, Michigan, April 30, 2017 – On May 8, 2017 from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Airtight will take the stage during our monthly Blues at the Bohm. Admission is $5 and food from Gina’s Pizza and Deli will be available for purchase.

Airtight consists of local musicians from Albion and Jackson with over 40 years of musical experience with band members that have traveled the world performing the hottest cover songs. Currently, Airtight has been together for over 6 years moving and grooving together performing a variety of different genres of music. They’re known for their renditions of Jazz, Blues, Motown, and R&B music. Band members consist of: Guitarist John White, drummer Richard Pinard, base player Kipp Larson, keyboardist Phillip Ragland, percussionist and lead vocalist Jeff Thomas, and lead vocalist Taneka Thomas.

It promises to be another night full of great music, great friends and great fun! Think Albion. Think Music.

Albion, Michigan, March 27, 2017 – On April 3, 2017 from 7:00 – 10:00 PM Twyla Birdsong will take the stage at the Bohm Theatre during Blues at the Bohm. Community jammers are welcome to join the musical concert throughout the evening. Admission is $5 and food will be available for purchase from Gina’s Pizza and Deli.
From the first moment Twyla Birdsong sets free a deep soulful note, audiences are moved by the raw talent and radiance that pours from this incredible woman. Her rich, resonant voice strikes a balance between diva and divine, making her one of Lansing’s most talented – and loved – vocalists. ‘Twyla’ has become a word that encapsulates her essence, the force that is Ms Birdsong, bears a striking resemblance to distinguishable female vocalists before her with the same synergy between self and song. Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James – women who fill your hearts with their voice.

After two years, Blues at the Bohm has become an integral part of Albion’s musical community! Come and see how this live event has helped shape Albion. Think Albion. Think Music.

Albion, Michigan, March 17, 2016 – To celebrate Spring Break this year the Bohm Theatre will show three family friendly $1 matinees. Each matinee will be screened at 11:00 AM.

April 4th – ROCK DOG : When a radio falls from the sky into the hands of a wide-eyed Tibetan Mastiff, he leaves home to fulfill his dream of becoming a musician, setting into motion a series of completely unexpected events.

April 5th – MONSTER TRUCKS : Looking for any way to get away from the life and town he was born into, Tripp, a high school senior, builds a Monster Truck from bits and pieces of scrapped cars. After an accident at a nearby oil-drilling site displaces a strange and subterranean creature with a taste and a talent for speed, Tripp may have just found the key to getting out of town and a most unlikely friend.

April 6th – SING : In a city of humanoid animals, a hustling theater impresario’s attempt to save his theater with a singing competition becomes grander than he anticipates even as its finalists’ find that their lives will never be the same.

We would like to thank our sponsor The Albion Community Foundation. Come enjoy these family films at an affordable price!

Albion, Michigan – Since opening in late January 2017, the Bohm II has shown Oscar nominated films such as LA LA LAND and MANCHESTER BY THE SEA and I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO in addition to Oscar nominated Animated and Live Action shorts. In just four weeks, the Bohm Theatre’s second screen has drawn in over 470 people.

Having an additional screen is allowing the Bohm to present more film product and not miss opportunities to show major blockbuster films. This March we will be screening a few highly anticipated films including LOGAN, KONG: SKULL ISLAND and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

Like the Historic Bohm, the Bohm II screening room is available to rent for speaking engagements and private events during the mid-week. This summer we are preparing to host a two day workshop targeting high school aged students that will teach the history of race relations in film. These are just a few of the things that will be happening at the Bohm II.

In addition to this second screen expansion, we have also added another live musical event each month called Singer-Songwriter Open Mic at the Bohm. Every Monday following Blues at the Bohm we will host a forum for both emerging talent and professional musicians to try new material, or improve their performance skills with an enthusiastic audience. More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/openmicatthebohm/

We’re looking forward to more films, events and opportunities here at the Bohm and BohmII!

Albion, Michigan, February 26, 2017 – The Bohm Theatre will be celebrating the second year anniversary of Blues at the Bohm on March 13, 2017 from 7:00-10:00 PM. In two years the Bohm has produced 24 Blues at the Bohm jam sessions with over 200 musicians “jamming together” on the historic stage! Ticket admission for this live musical event is $10 and food will be available for purchase from Gina’s Pizza and Deli.

The night will feature Larry McCray with a special guest performance by the Jake Kershaw Band. Larry McCray is one of a handful of talented young blues performers leading the genre across boundaries and into the new century. McCray’s savage blues-rock guitar and warm, soulful vocals have drawn attention worldwide. McCray’s albums have been well received by both the U.S. and European press and he was honored as the Orville Gibson 2000 Male Blues Guitarist of the Year.

Take the raw talent, the feel, the heart, the soul, the drive, and the sophistication of the music from Stevie Ray Vaughn, BB King, Joe Bonamassa, Jonny Lang, Eric Johnson and Albert King, the result is Jacob Kershaw. Joined with Terry Oosterhart on bass and Ryan McFadden on drums, the Jake Kershaw band will give an unforgettable performance!

With over 200 advance tickets already sold, we have less than 150 tickets remaining. This show promises to be one of the best and we hope to see you there! Think Albion. Think Music.

Albion, Michigan, February 3, 2017 – On February 13, 2017 at 7:00 PM Michael Trotter Jr. will perform live at Blues at the Bohm! Admission is $5 admission and food from Gina’s Pizza and Deli will be available.

Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Mr. Sammy Davis Jr would be proud of this young man. Noted for his works in the United States Armed Forces as an Army War Veteran (Iraq) Trotter is both humbled and thankful to be alive, yet the music doesn’t stop there. With his eager approach to any stage he reels all emotion in when it comes to relating to the world he both served and protected. Community members are welcome to come and jam on stage with the band.

Join us for this musical treat! Think Albion. Think Music.

Albion, Michigan, December 27, 2016 – The Bohm Theatre is kicking off 2017 with their first Blues at the Bohm on January 16th from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Admission is still only $5 and food will be available for purchase from Gina’s Pizza and Deli. The host band will be Martila Sanders & Gee Q and community jammers are welcome as always.

No matter how breathtaking the sky, one star will always shine brighter. In the case of the ensemble formerly known as “Gee Daddy’s Big Blues Revue”, even with the cast of players, all solid professionals, bringing over a century of combined experience to the stage and over six years as a unit, it is the Voice and sparkling personality of Martila Sanders capturing the hearts of the audience. In what we are sure shall be the final re-branding, We are proud to introduce “Martila Sanders & Gee-Q”. Featuring an expanded repertoire, reaching across multiple genres, including Soul, R&B, Classic Rock, Blues and an ever growing list of powerful original material.

Let’s start the year right at the Bohm Theatre! Think Albion. Think Music.