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 […]
Don't miss the amazing MATT LORENZ as the SUITCASE JUNKET. Vote early, and relax with some extraordinary music before results are in. THE SUITCASE JUNKET is a one-man tour de force out of Western Massachusetts. Matt has been road dogging for three years, solo and with his band Rusty Belle, touring with Chris Smithers, David […]
TRET FURE‘s career spans 4 decades. She began her professional work at the age of 16, singing in coffeehouses and campuses in the Midwest, moving to Berkeley where, after performing weekly on the campus of UC Berkeley where she attended college, she discovered that music really was her life. At 19, she moved to LA […]
Hannah and Victor make their debut appearance here. Give them a whirl- Soulful rock kisses raw blues with country charm and rootsy lips...full of lyrics, storytelling and quiet power. VICTOR SANDERS, whose playing will leave you wide-eyed and slack-jawed, is an electric guitarist whose ambient tones are otherworldly. He teams up with HANNAH FRANK, songwriter […]
