“Dakota Air: The Radio Show” to play out in the heart of the Bakken
Fargo production company Prairie Airwaves has announced that the variety program Dakota Air: The Radio Show will be performed for a live audience at the Watford City High School Media Center on Saturday, September 15th, at 7p.m. CT, and recorded for broadcast on the statewide Prairie Public Broadcasting radio network.
“We’re looking forward to visiting this part of North Dakota again and showcasing the talent of some long-time locals amid the bustle of boomtown,” said the show’s executive producer Merrill Piepkorn. The September show will be Dakota Air’s live debut in Watford City, and its first return to the state’s northwest corner since its Williston performance in March of 2011.
“What a wonderful chance for our community to enjoy this great radio show live,” said Jan Dodge, Director of McKenzie County Tourism, noting that a portion of proceeds from the show will benefit The Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County. She added, “I appreciate and thank the sponsors for their support of the arts and of the Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County. This promises to be a great evening of entertainment!”
Dakota Air: The Radio Show is a traveling show performed to live audiences at locations throughout North Dakota in an old-fashioned radio variety format. Each show features music from “The Radio Stars,” a band popular across North Dakota and Minnesota and original comedy by professional acting company “The Dakota Airheads” under the creative direction of humorist and historian Steve Stark.
The mission of Dakota Air is to entertain, educate and inspire audiences while highlighting the talents, history, and culture of the region. At the September 15th show, crowd favorite “Mr. History” will unfold some illustrious facts about Watford City and the area. Local guest stars will include popular North Dakota singer/writer Jessie Veeder, country/folk duo “The Onlys”, and long-time western North Dakota band “Lonesome Willy.”
Tickets for the live performance are $20 in advance ($25 at the door if available) and can be purchased in Watford City at The Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County (100 2nd Street Southwest) and at the Long X Visitor Center (100 2nd Street Southwest); at Gate City Bank in Williston (422 Main Street); or by calling (701) 444-5804. Due to the intimate setting and limited seating of the Watford City High School Media Center, tickets are limited and will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The show will be broadcast on Prairie Public radio’s statewide network later in the month and will also available worldwide for playback online at http://www.DakotaAirThe RadioShow.com after the radio broadcast.
Corporate sponsors for Dakota Air are Basin Electric Power Cooperative, BNSF Railway, Gate City Bank, North Dakota Farmers Union, and the Medora Musical. Prairie Public is the radio-broadcast partner.
For more information about Dakota Air: The Radio Show, contact Merrill Piepkorn, Executive Producer, at (701) 205-2665 or [email protected] more information about and tickets for the Watford City performance, call The Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County at (701) 444-5804.
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