The Briar Pickers are a violin/mandolin duet consisting of mandolinist Brian Ray and fiddler Paul Kienitz, melding traditional Appalachian folk melodies with classical chamber music sensibilities. This conversational paradigm is the thread woven through the coupling of old-time ‘rustic’ properties with the intrinsic chamber music approach; being that of constructed or made in a plain […]
Please call to reserve. "In today's overly produced pop music market, Ernie Hendrickson is a diamond in the rough; born of heart, soul and grit." - A. Owens www.4twk - international music “This inspiring artist defies categories by blending folk and country with rock and jazz” -Kim Wheeler, Rockford Register Star "Surely a cutting-edge singer/songwriter of […]
Bill has been an integral part of the Wisconsin acoustic music scene for many years both as a performer and as co-owner of the legendary Cafe Carpe in Fort Atkinson, where one can get legendary's disease. Bill is a strong guitarist with a beautiful tenor voice and he is noted for intensely emotional performances of […]
We have been rotating the hosting of open stages. (Hosting involves greeting participants, managing the flow, and being encouraging.) This week's seasoned host will be Mark Prokop. There isn't much formality- just let him know that you wish to perform, be prepared to do a 2 to 3 song rotation, and be considerate and supportive of others as they perform their stuff. And […]
KAREN JOHNSON started performing at the Café Carpe in 1998. She counts herself so very fortunate to have the opportunity to perform at such a wonderful place! (aww.. Ed.) Karen retired early from her career as a 4th grade teacher. She now enjoys many opportunities to visit her grown children and often prays in midwinter […]
