Recording 65 Hour-long Episodes since 2017
The Red Jacket Jamboree is a themed old-time radio variety show recorded in front of a live audience in Calumet, Michigan. (The village formerly known as Red Jacket). The show shares songs, stories, history and music from Michigan's Copper Country and beyond. The cast of performers and musicians who share these stories with the help of guest singer-songwriters, poets, authors, and other storytellers. Two hourlong themed episodes are recorded per show. It's a family show featuring comedy, music and a whole lot of stories!
Next Live Recording July 18th! |
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Featuring guest jazz vocalist Jana Nyberg. Nyberg .
Known for her expressive and soulful approach, she effortlessly shifts between genres. A sought-after performer and recording artist, Nyberg has collaborated with Gigamesh, The Adam Meckler Orchestra, Jason Peterson DeLaire (Michael Bolton), Unus, Rass Kwame and others. On stage, she brings a vibrancy and passion that is infectious and ignites her audiences. Nyberg's newest project, The Jana Nyberg 5, released their freshman effort, "Set On You," in August of 2017. The JN5 pushes small ensemble vocal jazz to the modern edge with exciting interpretations of well-loved standards and obscure gems alike. The Current named Nyberg one of "Ten Women To Know On The Twin Cities Jazz Scene" 2018. Guest Storyteller is Charles Eshbach. Charles Eshbach has been guiding people in the back country and working as a professional photographer in the Keweenaw Peninsula for over forty years! He has lead groups and conducted interpretive trips into the wilderness of Keweenaw and Isle Royale for 20 years, Last but not least is an appearance by the a cappella group "Day Break" Daybreak is the 2026 SingUnited International Region 17 Champion a cappella quartet. Based in the Pittsburgh area, the quartet includes tenor Joan Boutilier, lead Sara Clevenger, baritone Mim Manuel, and bass Allison Hengelsberg. |
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"While vacationing in the Calumet area 🍁🍂 we attended your show. Best decision ever!! Our entire group thoroughly enjoyed the comedic flavor of the variety show mixed with the outstanding talent of your blues 🎸performer! Looking forward to seeing a future show! 🎭🎶👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 " ~ Aimée B. |
"Oh my GAWD !!! Show is so good !!! Heard the story of the miners... listened to the Copper Cats play (so awesome) and the time travel sketch... This is just SO GOOD!" -Vincent Miller, Kalamazoo, MI |
The Red Jacket Jamboree is a program of Real People Media.
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The Red Jacket Jamboree is excited to announce that we will be broadcast on RPM's own LP radio station - WRJX-LP 94.1 broadcasting from the Keweenaw Storytelling Center at 215 5th Street. Real People Media is taking donations to help with the build out of this station!
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Mailing AddressThe Red Jacket Jamboree
C/O Real People Media, Inc. P.O. Box 381 Calumet, Michigan 49913 Street AddressKeweenaw Storytelling Center
215 Fifth Street Calumet, Michigan 49913 |
Located in the heart of the Keweenaw Peninsula! |
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