Cafe Carpe

Round robin song circle led by TRICIA ALEXANDER– (performer, poet, healer, “with a voice, music and lyrics that resonate the heart”) done informally, not from the stage, no microphones. This is a lovely gathering of singers, songwriters, musicians and music appreciators! Traditional Round Robin protocol applies – everyone is part of the circle and has an opportunity to: […]

SCOTT AINSLIE  has studied with elder musicians on both sides of the color line – in the Old-Time Southern Appalachian fiddle and banjo traditions, as well as Black Gospel and Blues. He plays this music with affection, authority, and power. Armed with a variety of instruments – vintage guitars, a fretless gourd banjo, a one-string, homemade […]

The coalition of the william except for those who are busy giving away their daughters.

2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Unless it’s not.  Irish music players and listeners welcome.

This five piece bluegrass ball of fire featuring vocals, banjo, fiddle, guitar, bass and mandolin appears here regularly on the 2nd Thursday of the month- except when they don’t.  Its various members have been involved with traditional music locally, regionally, and nationally for many years. The Pioneer’s lead singer and guitarist, Jerry Wicentowski, has been […]

The JAX feature Jill Kessenich providing lead and harmony vocals, and some more rhythm on mandolin and tambourizta (from her Bohemian roots). Steve (T-bone) Tesmer takes the lead solos on his kick-A Dobro™. Craig (Fizz-neck) Ficenec provides a solid bass line for all of us. He also amuses us with his tales of college garage band antics.  Jeff Mason will be […]

The bikes stop here! for 2 nights. PETER MULVEY? The Washington Post: "The subtle power of his voice, a husky, hushed baritone... understated, at once sophisticated and intimate as cover-worthy as Randy Newman, Elvis Costello." Peter will have SISTA STRINGS on violin and cello. SistaStrings are Milwaukee-based sisters who are using their gifts of music to creating […]

The bikes stop here! for 2 nights. PETER MULVEY? The Washington Post: "The subtle power of his voice, a husky, hushed baritone... understated, at once sophisticated and intimate as cover-worthy as Randy Newman, Elvis Costello." Peter will have SISTA STRINGS on violin and cello. SistaStrings are Milwaukee-based sisters who are using their gifts of music to creating […]

2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Unless it’s not.  Irish music players and listeners welcome.

Round robin song circle led by TRICIA ALEXANDER– (performer, poet, healer, “with a voice, music and lyrics that resonate the heart”) done informally, not from the stage, no microphones. This is a lovely gathering of singers, songwriters, musicians and music appreciators! Traditional Round Robin protocol applies – everyone is part of the circle and has an opportunity to: […]

Buy tickets using this link to Brown Paper Tickets: LUCY KAPLANSKY is a rare vocal talent, “a truly gifted performer…full of enchanting songs” (New York Times). Blending country, folk and pop styles, she has the unique ability to make every song sound fresh, whether singing her own sweet originals, covering country classics by June Carter Cash […]

Since 1974, ROXANNE has performed traditional and contemporary folk music and ballads, drawing from Appalachian, Scottish, Irish and English traditions. She also performs original songs and those of her favorite singer-songwriters. She complements her beautiful clear singing voice with guitar, piano, spoons, and bones. One of the first performers to be featured on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Simply Folk” program, Roxanne […]