Colin is joining up with some Milwaukee friends to provide you with a lively evening.

Banjo, fiddle, guitar, footboard playin’ COLIN O’BRIEN, recently released his CD, “After a Song”, recorded in Nashville with some of music city’s best pickers: Larry Perkins, Matt Combs, Mark Howard and Dennis Crouch. Those boys were so enthralled with Colin they urged him to move there, which he and his wife, after a bit of consideration (1 or 2 minutes), did.

It was in the summer of 2011 that Nashville music legend Larry Perkins heard Colin’s set at the John Hartford Memorial Festival. Larry was side-struck. He immediately invited him down to Nashville make a record. The result, After A Song, features 12 of Colin’s originals and a band comprised of some of the late John Hartford’s band mates.

“After A Song…Bottles the lighting that was John Hartford’s engagingly off-center songwriting” – Jon Weisberger, The Nashville Scene.

Colin even played John Hartford’s banjos for the sessions! In addition to his solo work Mr. O’Brien has also recently formed The Colin O’Brien Stringband. It’s a veritable acoustic supergroup featuring some of Music City’s finest players, Matt Combs, Mike Compton and Todd Phillips. The group will be releasing a live recording “Live at the Station Inn” in very early 2013.

Colin has recently signed on with Nashville Artist Management and Promotion Company Rockin’ Robyn Productions.

FROGWATER is a Milwaukee-based acoustic duo who perform Celtic, bluegrass, blues, ragtime, regional instrumental dance.

John (Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin) & Susan (Vocals, Viola, Mandolin) are particularly influenced by their love of Irish & Scottish music, with their passion being evident in performance. The intoxicating blend of their energy and style of music is sure to engage you.and create that festive atmosphere.: Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele, Harmonica and banjo. The band’s repertoire spans the breadth of many traditional styles including Old-Time, Celtic and regional instrumental dance music, Blues, Ragtime, Ballads and original compositions- they pride themselves on being both eclectic and entertaining!