HARPETH RISING

Cafe Carpe Fort Atkinson

Harpeth Rising Billed as an “Americana Sensation” by WSM 650, this group of young classically trained musicians is making an immense impact wherever they play. The quartet brings an exciting and distinctive sound to the Americana genre." With a banjo and fiddle, you might think they’re traditional bluegrass, but think again: cello and hand drums […]

$10

LONESOME BILL CAMPLIN

Cafe Carpe Fort Atkinson

A somewhat rare opportunity to catch Bill all by his- YouTube can provide you with a sample of what you may hear unless Bill undergoes some amazing transformation in the next few days.

$7

ARI & MIA

Cafe Carpe Fort Atkinson

ARI AND MIA FRIEDMAN are a soulful and spirited acoustic accompanied duo exploring the traditions of Southern Appalachia, Northeastern fiddle music, and the realm where their own compositions cross paths with older traditions. Their hearts also lie with early American swing, jazz, and bluegrass music. Combine this with their bold approach to song and tune-writing […]

$12

OPEN STAGE

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JOHN STANO/ BRETT NEWSKI

Cafe Carpe Fort Atkinson

The trademark of singer/songwriter, JOHN STANO individual sound is a distinctive blend of acoustic six string, twelve string and National steel slide guitar, mandolin, rack harmonica and expressive vocals, developed over many years of performance and study. Initially self-taught, John went on to study American fingerstyle guitar at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and harmonica […]

$8