CORNING – Making a return appearance to the Corning Opera House Cultural Center is Bill Chrastil, 2016 Texans Male Vocalist of the Year. Bill will perform music from many legends 7 p.m. Friday.
Chrastil is a well-versed artist with a high-energy show. He has been performing since 1983. In addition to his vocals, he is also an accomplished songwriter, producer and instrumentalist. He plays guitar, piano bass guitar, drums and harmonica.
Bill has been honored with numerous awards throughout his career. While performing in Branson, Missouri, he received awards including Best Gospel CD of the Year, Best Vocal Impressionist of the Year and Best Horizon Show of the Year. He has been inducted into the Nebraska and South Dakota Country Music Hall of Fame and is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Association.
The Bill Chrastil Show infuses hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s, country, classic rock and original songs with a little humor and audience involvement added in. The well-known segment of his show is his salute to music legend Elvis Presley.
To purchase adult tickets for $25 (advance $20) or kindergarten through 12th-grade student tickets for $10, go to State Bank of Brooks; the opera house, website www.corningoperahouse.com; or call Executive Director De Heaton at 641-418-8037.
Other upcoming events include an Opry Show from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 28 for $8 a person or $15 a couple and Randy Burk and the Prisoners 7 p.m. Sept. 24. More information can be found on the website or Facebook.