Shawn Gerhard's “The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute" at the Ohnward Fine Arts Center -- October 18.
Saturday, October 18, 7 p.m.
Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 East Platt Street, Maquoketa IA
Performing from the repertoire of a county icon who boasts two Grammy Awards, 17 American Music Awards (including "Artist of the '90s"), and the RIAA Award for being the U.S.'s best-selling solo-album artist of the century touring performer Shawn Gerhard brings The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute to Maquoketa's Ohnward Fine Arts Center on October 18, the concert event sure to include Brooks favorites such as "Friends in Low Places," "The Dance," and "The Thunder Rolls."
As stated in his press-release biography: "Shawn’s journey began in the early 1990s — a time when country music was undergoing a massive transformation thanks to the rise of superstar Garth Brooks. Inspired by Garth’s unique blend of rock-infused country and high-energy stage presence, Shawn honed his craft, performing across the United States from the East Coast to the West Coast. Throughout his career, Shawn has opened for some of country music’s biggest legends, including Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Tim McGraw, and many more. His dedication to the genre and his uncanny ability to channel Garth Brooks has led to the creation of his own touring production: The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute.
"What sets Shawn apart? Authenticity. His performances aren’t just concerts — they’re immersive experiences. During Garth Brooks’ retirement, even his longtime keyboardist Dave Gant joined Shawn on stage, bringing an added layer of realism and credibility to the tribute. When it comes to authentic country music tributes, few performers can match the energy, charisma, and vocal power of Shawn Gerhard as Garth Brooks. With decades of experience and a passion that runs deep, Shawn has earned a national reputation as one of the top Garth Brooks tribute artists in the country."
Garth Brooks himself has released 16 studio albums, two live albums, and 63 singles. He has sold estimated over 170 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists in history. According to RIAA, Brooks is the top-selling solo artist of all time with 157 million certified albums in the U.S. American Music Awards honored him the "Artist of the 90s Decade" and iHeartRadio Music Awards also honored him the "Artist of the Decade". Brooks has scored nine number-one albums on Billboard 200 and achieved 19 chart-topping hits on Hot Country Songs. Nine of his albums have achieved Diamond status in the United States, the most for any artist ever.[5] Billboard lists Brooks as the 20th Greatest Artist of all time while Recording Industry Association of America list him as the second-best-selling artist in history.
Shawn Gerhard's The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute comes to Maquoketa on October 18, admission to the 7 p.m. concert is $35-40, and more information and tickets are available by calling (563)652-9815 and visiting OhnwardFineArtsCenter.com.
