A Curious Tale of Fingerpickin’ Fury - Hit Fringe Show Comes to Horizon Stage

Chase Padgett brings Nashville Hurricane to Spruce Grove on Saturday, February 2

 Legendary Fringe performer Chase Padgett (Six Guitars) returns with another masterful one-man play with some music mixed in. 40 years ago a mysterious acoustic guitarist appeared out of nowhere, conquered the music industry, and vanished without a trace… until now. Padgett becomes manager, mother, mentor, and the prodigy himself, as each tells their side of the rise, demise, and resurrection of the best damn guitar player you’ve never heard of; the Nashville Hurricane. Horizon Stage is excited to present Nashville Hurricane on Saturday, February 2 at 7:30 p.m.

During the course of this 75 minute show the audience learns about Henry Waltrip, aka the Nashville Hurricane. From his humble trailer park beginnings alongside his white-trash mother, Brenda, to the crazy gigs on the road with his blues playing mentor, Tyrone, the stories and songs unfold into hilarious rants about love and music, ending with a blazing acoustic version of “Devil Went Down to Georgia” that will blow you away!

Chase Padgett has been an actor and musician for over 15 years. While attending the University of Central Florida he studied and worked at the Sak Comedy Lab in Orlando Fl, one of the best improv companies in the southeast. After graduating in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music he worked at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in various comedic and musical roles including custom song writing for special events.

In 2010 Chase premiered his first solo show, 6 Guitars, which quickly became one of the most successful shows in the history of the North American Fringe Festival circuit; receiving numerous awards and setting box office records in almost every town it plays in. His second solo show, Nashville Hurricane, has received a similar amount of awards, accolades, and audience attendance levels. In 2014 Chase was hand-picked to perform a sketch comedy showcase for NBC in Los Angeles where he worked with some of the best comedy talent in the field. When not touring or auditioning in L.A. he resides in Portland, OR where he can be seen working with the Curious Comedy Theatre as a writer, performer, improviser, and musician. Chase recently became a honourary Albertan when he got engaged to an Edmontonian. 

Don’t miss Nashville Hurricane, a riveting tale about the dark side of show biz, at Horizon Stage on Saturday, February 2. Tickets are $35 for Adults and $30 for Students and Seniors and may be purchased at the City Hall Ticket Centre (315 Jespersen Ave), by phone at 780-962-8995 or 1-888-655-9090, and online through Ticketpro.ca.

“Nashville Hurricane is a force of nature. Don’t let it pass by without you.”

★★★★★

- CBC

“Padgett had the audience hanging on every note and word.”

★★★★★

- Winnipeg Free Press

“Chase Padgett is nothing short of an electrical storm.”

★★★★

- Edmonton Journal