Cafe Carpe

Anyone not familiar with the music of Bill Staines is in for a special treat. Singing mostly his own songs, he has become one of the most popular and durable singers on the folk music scene today, performing nearly 200 concerts a year and driving over 65,000 miles annually. He weaves a blend of gentle […]

THE YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKERS perform original songs and tunes inspired by the classic hillbilly, country-duo, and old-time musical traditions--and also mines this same repertoire for forgotten gems that deserve to be heard again. Based in Soldiers Grove, WI, the Sapsuckers (Nikki Grossman, guitar, fiddle, and vocals; Joe Hart, guitar, mandolin, and vocals) perform frequent concerts, as well as […]

From the salvaged sounds of American juke joints, back porches, honky tonks, and rock clubs, THE SUITCASE JUNKET conjures an entirely new sound on his essential rock collection Pile Driver (out April 21, Signature Sounds Recordings). The Suitcase Junket is MATT LORENZ: artist, tinkerer, swamp yankee, one-man band. His is the road-worn voice rising over […]

Tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets- click on the link. Kicking off the August LAMPLIGHTER SESSION:  PETER MULVEY “Peter Mulvey is one of the most accomplished guitarists you’re ever likely to hear… utterly original… it is nigh on impossible to explain him to the uninitiated… his intelligent and sometimes complex songs engage both hemispheres […]

We will be selling tickets through Brown Paper Tickets- click on Buy Tickets. Part of the August LAMPLIGHTER SESSIONS:  The music of JACK WILLIAMS, rooted in his native South Carolina, was shaped by a 59-year career of playing folk, rock, jazz, R&B, classical and the popular music of the 30s, 40s and 50s. He is counted among […]

We are selling tickets through Brown Paper Tickets: click on Buy Tickets. Part of the August LAMPLIGHTER SESSIONS:  The music of JACK WILLIAMS, rooted in his native South Carolina, was shaped by a 59-year career of playing folk, rock, jazz, R&B, classical and the popular music of the 30s, 40s and 50s. He is counted among the […]

We are selling tickets through Brown Paper Tickets. Click on this image:   Part of the August LAMPLIGHTER SESSIONS: SHANE LEONARD is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter living in Eau Claire, WI. Over the past few years he's worked with Field Report, Larry Campbell (Bob Dylan, Paul Simon), Justin Guip (Levon Helm Band), The Stray Birds, Sara […]

SOLD OUT!!!   We are selling tickets through Brown Paper Tickets- click on Buy Tickets. Part of the August LAMPLIGHTER SESSION:  “PETER MULVEY is one of the most accomplished guitarists you’re ever likely to hear… utterly original… it is nigh on impossible to explain him to the uninitiated… his intelligent and sometimes complex songs engage […]

We will open at 5:00, and are serving dinner.  Please come early if you want to eat before the show. We are selling tickets through Brown Paper Tickets. Click on Buy Tickets: Part of the August LAMPLIGHTER SESSIONS:  “PETER MULVEY is one of the most accomplished guitarists you’re ever likely to hear… utterly original… it […]

Free Event. Fun and open to everyone! Chat with a scientist, Bridget Seegers, from NASA (she grew up in Elkhorn) about how satellites are used to study your local lakes. -Hands-on Science -Explore local lake samples -Free Sippin’ On Science stuff -Trivia -Science Prizes -Learn about research robots and satellite science -Engaging Informal Presentation focused […]

Kentucky Based, Patuxent Music recording artist, THE KEVIN PRATER BAND is bringing the finest in Pure Kentucky Bluegrass, Classic Country, Grassed up Vintage Rock and Gospel music for their debut appearance here. Kevin Prater has shared his vocal and instrumental talents in 24 countries. His unlimited talents vocally and instrumentally have gained him world wide recognition and […]

Carpe artist-in-residence SATCHEL PAIGE plays his heartfelt compositions accompanied by Madison cellist Eric Miller. Who I am: I have been playing and teaching music in Wisconsin for nearly a decade. As a musician, I am fascinated by beautiful tone and music that speaks directly and immediately. As a teacher, I want to help create a […]

"Hood’s vocal delivery brings an affecting authenticity. Throughout, they play furiously together and Green’s melodic leads and solos often provide the highlights. Their trademark acoustic folk-pop sound will remind some listeners of the work of Dan Fogelberg and Simon & Garfunkel.” – Tucson Weekly "A heartfelt slice of hook-heavy, folk-laced pop, complete with introspective musings and […]

ECCENTRIC ACOUSTIC is a trio featuring Ruth Williams on mandolin, Sandy Stehling on guitar, and Scott Emmons on bass. They perform a wide variety of music, ranging from swing era jazz and country blues to more contemporary country, folk, and Americana. Ruth Williams started singing harmony while doing the family dishes with her sister. She […]

The scheduled show has been cancelled so now you have the opportunity to hone your talents and present them in a 2-3 song rotation with others who come to do the same.    

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, poets, and storytellers held regularly on the last Thursday of each month (except sometimes). Traditional Round Robin […]

TRICIA ALEXANDER and JEFF MASON first met at the Cafe Carpe almost 20 years ago. They were drawn to each other's style of play, chord voicings, musical influences and energy. They played several gigs together (often with help from percussionist of light Alpha Stewart, Jr) and then took different musical paths. They reunited recently at […]

Bill and band members Jason Klagstad, Bob Mueller, Alpha Stewart and Paul Wehrley bring their considerable talents together to honor and celebrate the beginning of September. What is so great about the first day of September?  You will have to ask them. Please call 920-563-9391 to reserve seats.