Should be a  grand evening with 2 once Madison-based songwriters bringing it all back home.  As always, please call to reserve.

JOHN STATZ  will be bringing you some rootsy folk-rock.  His yet-to-be-released newest record is produced by JEFFREY FOUCAULT.

“The singer-songwriter’s unquenchable wanderlust has taken him from Colorado to
Wisconsin to West Virginia to Hungary, and during his travels, he wrote Ghost Towns, a
full-length dripping with folk-rock immediacy and the kind of grit that cooled heels never
gather.”  – Jason Heller, Westword – Denver, CO

“…a collection of beautiful songs…” “…music fireworks…” – Johan Schoenmakers, AltCountryForum – Netherlands

“…a very fine album from the first note to the last word.”- One Chord To Another (Finland)

“… a poignant album about the desolation and decay that like the bullet holes featured in
the cover art, riddle the modern world.”  – Record Dept. Music Reviews – Oregon

“…a hard-chugging roots-rock record in the tradition of Neil Young and Tom Petty…” – Shepherd Express (Milwaukee)

“…dense arrangements and ramshackle jalopies like “Disclaimer” make riding through a
demilitarized zone in an old junker sound surprisingly comforting.”  – The Onion – Madison, WI

“Ghost Towns makes it clear that Statz takes his art seriously. The album is a collection of
rootsy folk-rock that travels through places, time and emotions.”  – Rich Albertoni, The Isthmus – Madison, WI

“…this release achieves a perfect balance between those upbeat folk-rock gems and the
subdued singer-songwriter tracks. It’s great to hear John’s music fleshed out with a full
band.”- Travis Wood, 5 Score Pachyderm – St. Louis, MO

Touring across continents, JOSH HARTY ‘s unique blend of American music has become a must-hear for those who keep the tradition of country, blues and folk close to their hearts. Born and raised on the plains of North Dakota, Josh has continued the old family tradition of playing guitar. His father, both a preacher, and the Police Chief of their small town, was also Harty’s music mentor.

“An honest voice and fingers that seem to catch fire!” -Atlanta Music Guide

“There is a dignity to this music making that leaves us feeling enriched for the experience. . . “
-No Depression

In the past decade Josh has put out three critically acclaimed albums, while touring continuously across Europe and North America, and shows no signs of slowing down. More than just moving along, he’s spending plenty of time in the communities along the way, from Brooklyn to Haarlem, from London to Portland. Josh is always looking for that balance between the rolling road and the people who inspire him, trading stories around kitchen tables and theatre stages. Harty’s live shows prove that good story telling combined with journeyman musicianship is as American as music gets.

Camela Widad opens.