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SUMMARY:RAY BONNEVILLE
DESCRIPTION:RAY BONNEVILLE has just released Easy Gone. \nOn this\, his fourth Red House Records album\, Bonneville delivers 10 reasons why patience pays off. In each\, his guitarwork shimmers like stars emerging at dusk. His voice carries the rich\, natural timbre of time\, though underneath that pearl-like smoothness\, one hears its gritty core. His harmonica rhythms add even more texture to his sound. \nProduced by Bonneville and Justin Douglas\, Easy Gone wears the faded denim of a man who knew when he “said I do to a highway\,” as he sings in “Who Do Call the Shots\,” that it wasn’t going to be an easy marriage. But he also knew divorce was not an option\, and affirms his vows in soulful lyrics that balance thoughtful observation\, impassioned emotion and the restless soul of a wanderer. \nBonneville headed to Austin in 2006\, and released Goin’ By Feel\, his second Red House album. Allmusic.com gave it four stars\, the same as Gust of Wind\, Roll It Down and Bad Man’s Blood — which it calls his “magnum opus\,” noting\, “With darkness and light fighting for dominance … he’s stripped away every musical excess to let the songs speak for themselves.” \n“I have roughly 12 lines to make a story\, so every one has to trigger the listener’s imagination\,” he explains. “I want my songs to be believed\, so I work on them until I believe them myself.” \nOn Easy Gone\, songs like “When I Get to New York\,” “Mile Marker 41” and “Love is Wicked” percolate with hints of something sinister and sexy. In the bluesy “Wicked\,” you can almost hear the finger-poppers lurking in the club’s corners — the ones who might get a little wicked themselves later on. Even the album’s lone cover\, of Hank Williams’ classic\, “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry\,” carries a groove and momentum that’s Bonneville’s alone. It’s haunting\, like many of his songs. He populates a lot of them with society’s fringes: the desperate and dangerous\, damaged and vulnerable. \n“I like the criminals and the lost people\,” he says. “That’s why I love Flannery O’Connor and those kind of writers. ’Cause I’m lost myself.” \nWhether that’s true or not\, he knows how hard it can be for our internal compasses to lock on the direction in which we might need to go. That’s the subject of “Where Has My Easy Gone\,” written with drummer Geoff Arsenault. In it\, he sings\, In the heart of a seeker a needle swings/homing on some elusive thing/I looked in the endless sky down along the sea/I could not find my easy. \nWith just a few simple words\, Bonneville clearly expresses his thoughts\, while allowing space for multiple interpretations. Which\, of course\, is the essence of great songwriting\, the kind that earned him an International Blues Challenge solo/duet win in 2012. He doesn’t pretend to understand how he finds that essence\, however. \n“The whole songwriting thing\, to me\, is mysterious\, and I want to keep it that way\,” Bonneville says. \nUltimately\, what matters is knowing how to translate the mystery into music\, and that\, he understands perfectly.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/ray-bonneville-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
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LAST-MODIFIED:20140326T212339Z
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SUMMARY:THE NEW PIONEERS
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URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/the-new-pioneers-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140503T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140503T223000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20140318T023816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140320T040159Z
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SUMMARY:MIKE BLAKELY
DESCRIPTION:MIKE BLAKELY  has released 11 CDs\, performed all over the U.S.\, and made 16 tours to Europe. His songs have been recorded by Gary P. Nunn\, Red Steagall\, Flaco Jimenez and Raul Malo\, john Arthur martinez\, Randy Brown\, Geronimo Trevino III and Johnny Rodriguez\, Johnny Bush\, Pauline Reese\, and others. \nAlso an author\, Mike has published 17 books released by major New York City publishers. His last two books were co-writes: one with Willie Nelson (A Tale Out of Luck)\, the other with Kenny Rogers (What Are The Chances). Mike is a two-time winner of Western Writers of America’s Spur Award – once for best western novel of the year\, and once for best western song of the year. He has also been nominated several times for “Entertainer of the Year” by the Texas Music Awards.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/mike-blakely/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140502T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140502T223000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20140424T224139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140424T224139Z
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SUMMARY:OPEN STAGE
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/open-stage-55/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140426T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140426T223000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20140408T001337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140411T010306Z
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SUMMARY:THE FOMA/ MODERN DEFIANCE
DESCRIPTION:Local carpenters Robert Preston\, Skip Armstrong and Mark Furst are sharing their love of playing together with the rest of us. blues\, funk\, electric folk\, electronica\, psychedelia\, spoken word
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/foma-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140425T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140425T223000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20140329T164802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140331T191117Z
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SUMMARY:THE BRIARPICKERS
DESCRIPTION:THEBRIAR PICKERS \nThe BriarPickers are a violin/mandolin duet based in southern WI\, 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 and simple fashion and a small number of performers\, with one performer to a part. Resulting is their self-dubbed “rustic chamber music”…a collage of sounds evoking imagery and emotions that take the players and audience on a journey together to different times and places. \nThe pedigrees run deep with this ensemble featuring mandolinist Brian Ray\, fiddler\, Paul Kienitz with special guests\, fiddler extraordinaire\, Shauncey Ali and banjo master\, Jon Peik. \nCome enjoy an evening of a “rustic chamber music”  journey with the BriarPickers!
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/briar-pickers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140419T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140419T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20140315T142938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140325T183205Z
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SUMMARY:NOW WHAT? RETURN OF THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE (a play)
DESCRIPTION:TAPIT Theater brings in the zombies with its one-act comedy. \n You know how it is with zombies – they keep coming back.  The next expected zombie outbreak is here at the Café Carpe. \nPerforming Now What in a café\, instead of a theater\, is like releasing this action-packed comedy into its natural environment.  That’s because Now What sets the Zombie Apocalypse in a coffee shop.  A successful businesswoman dealing with identity theft\, a barista facing both a break-up and college graduation\, a gender-ambiguous prepper and a mysterious but not well-wrapped woman who claims she works for the NSA find themselves thrown together as the world lurches to an end.  As members of this motley crew struggle for survival\, they gain new insights into themselves\, the meaning of community and the surprising survival uses for stir sticks. \nTaking full advantage of everything audience members think they know about zombies\, this comedy lampoons society’s apocalyptic obsessions\, and reminds us that even after you’ve gone over the edge\, tomorrow is still the first day of the rest of your life. \nDirected by Meghan Randolph and written by Danielle Dresden\, Now What is performed by Nedra Bobo\, Francisco Torres\, Donna Peckett and Dresden\, with costumes by Rebecca Sites and appearances by guest zombies. \nSince its premiere in November 2013\, Now What and its original and undead cast have left a trail of tickled funny bones from Akron\, Ohio to Madison\, Wisconsin. \nPlease call the Carpe to reserve.  Contact TAPIT/new works Ensemble Theater at info@tapitnewworks.org or 608-244-2938 for more information about the Zombie Apocalypse. \n 
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/zombie-coffee-shop-a-play/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140418T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140418T223000
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CREATED:20140410T034314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140417T034051Z
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SUMMARY:OPEN STAGE
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URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/open-stage-54/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140417T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140417T220000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20140213T140026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140416T221739Z
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SUMMARY:THE 442'S
DESCRIPTION:The 442’s   an acoustic quartet\, combines two outstanding members of the St. Louis Symphony with two of the city’s finest jazz musicians. \nWhat happens when you combine two outstanding members of the world-class St. Louis Symphony with two of the city’s finest jazz musicians from the Erin Bode Group? You get The 442’s\, an exciting new acoustic instrumental quartet named for the modern standard tuning of 442 Hz! Brought together by the innovative and inspired compositions of Adam Maness\, who also plays guitar\, accordion\, melodica and glockenspiel in the group\, The 442’s features Shawn Weil on violin\, Bjorn Ranheim on cello and Sydney Rodway on bass. This unique collaboration\, formed in the spring of 2012 by a tight-knit group whose love of good food and fine beer makes rehearsals feel like dinner parties\, combines outstanding musicianship\, group singing\, inventive improvisation\, whistle solos and special guest appearances by famed jazz vocalist\, Erin Bode. Exploring the boundaries of jazz\, classical\, folk and rock music\, their music can move you to the edge of your seat or comfort you like a lullaby\, all within the same set.Originally inspired by the Grammy Award Winning album\, The Goat Rodeo Sessions – a collaborative album by Yo-Yo Ma\, Stuart Duncan\, Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile – The 442’s were born of a common musical inquisitiveness and a search for new and exciting musical possibilities. Their search already has taken them to venues as varied as Powell Symphony Hall\, Cyrano’s Cafe\, and the Tavern of Fine Arts (in St. Louis) and\, soon\,  the Cafe Carpe.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/the-442s/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140412T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140412T230000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20140315T212335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140315T212600Z
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SUMMARY:SAM LLANAS
DESCRIPTION:SAM LLANAS is a singer\, acoustic guitarist\, and songwriter in several rock and roots rock bands active from the 1980s to the 2000s\, including the BoDeans and Absinthe. Sam is known for his distinctive voice\, the voice by which many identify the Bodeans. Sam is appearing here once again with his fine band\, Ryan Schiedermayer\, Sean Williamson and Matt Turner\, who play wonderfully to our small room\, putting on a great show each time. \nLlanas was one of the founding members of the roots rock band the BoDeans\, which he formed with high school friend Kurt Neumann in Waukesha\, Wisconsin. In 1985\, after adding Guy Hoffman (drums) in 1984 and Bob Griffin (bass)\, the quartet signed a contract with Slash/Warner Records and shortened their name to the BoDeans. \nUnder the guidance of producer T-Bone Burnett\, they entered Hollywood’s Sunset Sound Factory in October to record their first album. The critically-acclaimed debut Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams was released in 1986. In the late 1980s and early 1990s\, the band had several singles in the top 40 “mainstream rock” charts. In the mid-1990s\, the band had two top 10 songs in the “Adult contemporary” charts. \nThe BoDeans took some time off in the late 1990s so Neumann and Llanas could record solo albums. Llanas founded Absinthe\, with the help of Milwaukee musicians Jim Eannelli (guitars and bass) and Guy Hoffman (formerly of Oil Tasters and Violent Femmes\, currently of Radio Romeo). They have released one album\, 1998’s A Good Day To Die. In 2011 Sam Llanas released 4 A.M. (The Way Home) and left the BoDeans to pursue his solo career. \nRemember to call to reserve seats.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/sam-llanas-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140411T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140411T223000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20140316T161038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140316T161038Z
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SUMMARY:LONESOME BILL CAMPLIN
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URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/lonesome-bill-camplin-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20140106T151357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140106T151357Z
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SUMMARY:THE NEW PIONEERS
DESCRIPTION:This five piece bluegrass ball of fire featuring vocals\, banjo\, fiddle\, guitar\, bass and mandolin appears here regularly on the 2nd Thursday of the month except when they don’t. Its various members have been involved with traditional music locally\, regionally\, and nationally for many years. \nThe Pioneer’s lead singer and guitarist\, Jerry Wicentowski\, has been described by country music historian Bill Malone as “One of the finest singers in bluegrass music”. Jerry has also performed and recorded with such bluegrass greats as Tim O’Brien\, Andy Statman\, Byron Berline\, Tony Trischka and others. Mike Schmidt of Spring Green\, Wisconsin\, is the group’s banjo player. This former French horn player has been a Nashville session musician and member of the popular Wisconsin-based bluegrass bands\, Alive ‘n’ Pickin’ and the Piper Road Spring Band. He also performs occasionally with his wife Lori. Bruce King of Art Stevenson and High Water – also formerly of Alive ‘n’ Pickin’ – is on mandolin. Bruce and Mike are veterans of the Great Northern Bluegrass Festival in Mole Lake\, WI – performing there every year from 1977 to 1982. Fiddle player Paul Kienitz is a member in good standing of regional bluegrass favorites\, The Nob Hill Boys. Bass player John Jirak also has played banjo with various folks in the northeastern WI and Madison areas\, most notably with the Green Bay based Fox River Flyer. As a bass player\, he’s performed shows with the Chicago Bluegrass Band\, Miltown Ramblers\, Krause Family\, Old Cool\, Spare Time Bluegrass Band\, Bob Steeno and The Old Truck\, and Down From the Hills\, and currently Madison’s newest\, Kettle Moraine. \n 
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/the-new-pioneers-14/
LOCATION:Cafe Carpe\, Fort Atkinson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140405T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140405T223000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20140327T013005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140327T013005Z
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SUMMARY:OPEN STAGE
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URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/open-stage-53/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140404T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140404T220000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20140121T204737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140129T143948Z
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SUMMARY:THE FAUXTONS/ Jill & the JAX
DESCRIPTION:The Fauxtons (pronounced photons) will travel at light speed from Madison to Fort Atkinson to bring you Americana music with an indie influence.  The Fauxtons are comprised of four versatile elementary particles.  Drummer Brian Bentley (Headpump\, BingBong\,  Jim James and the Damn Shames) is a sled dog musher\, even in the polar vortex.  Bass player and vocalist Michael Gruber (Jim James and the Damn Shames\, Mark Croft) is a multi-instrumentalist and composer.  Guitar player Danny Hicks (Arena Venus\, BingBong\, The Back 40’s) uses his technical expertise to produce the richest sounding guitar tone in the midwest.  Guitar player and vocalist Annelies Howell (The German Art Students\, The Back 40’s) bounces\, rocks\, or literally bends over backward to create a great sound. \nJill & the JAX hail from the idyllic environs of Fort Atkinson.  The JAX feature John (JAK) Kleinschmidt on rhythm guitar\, lead and harmony vocals\, and the occasional corny joke.  Jill Kessenich hates jokes\, but she loves singing with John\, and providing some more rhythm on mandolin and tambourizta (from her Bohemian roots). Steve (T-bone) Tesmer takes the lead solos on his kick-A Dobro™. Craig (Fizz-neck) Ficenec is our newest member\, and provides a solid bass line for all of us. He also amuses us with his tales of college garage band antics.\n 
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/thefauxtonsjillthejax/
LOCATION:Cafe Carpe\, Fort Atkinson\, WI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140329T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140329T220000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20140203T003146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140203T003358Z
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SUMMARY:RACHAEL DAVIS
DESCRIPTION:Rachael Davis \nWhat people say about Rachael: \nMary Lou Lord: “[Rachael sings] with the voice of the most beautiful color you’ve never seen. \nSusan Werner: “We don’t have Eva Cassidy anymore but we do have Rachael Davis” \nEddie From Ohio: “With a voice that moving – we could listen to her sing the alphabet all night and that would be enough.” \nEllis Paul: “Rachael Davis . . . has one of those voices that you know will somehow find its way to a national spotlight . . . keep an eye — and an ear — out for her” \nClaudia Schmidt: “Rachael is a bold explorer in the undefined and powerful territory of her primary instrument — her own human voice — and the stories that come through it.” \nDean Magraw (folk and jazz guitar wizard): “People . . . please open your hearts and bathe your ears in the ‘Be-here-now\, soul-on-your-sleeve’-inspired new voice of Rachael Davis!” \nScott Alarik (Boston Globe): “Davis is off to a faster start than any Boston-based songwriter in memory.” \nBen Edmonds (Detroit Free Press): “Davis commands a voice older than her years\, an instrument that is equally sure expressing strength and vulnerability\, and her songwriting is fearlessly eclectic.” (full article) \nBrian Bishop (The Musical Curmudgeon): “This woman is anything but minor league. She has a major league voice which essentially is her instrument . . . You better see Davis soon\, because it won’t be long before it will be too late to say: ‘I saw her when.'” \nMike Hughes (Lansing State Journal): “Her voice and songwriting seem to defy age. One moment\, she’s a jazz singer\, her voice vaulting across ranges; the next\, she’s a folksinger\, wizened and weary.” \nAnn Arbor Review: “Her music is built around her voice\, a shimmering and versatile thing that trips lightly through Ella-esque jazz lines\, growls and belts and glides.” \nJack Leaver (The Grand Rapids Press): “Davis’ music defies categorization. The 10 tracks on her debut run the gamut of her influences\, with minimal instrumental backing built around her versatile and powerful voice.” (full article) \nHolly Figueroa (singer/songwriter): “Another really scary thing as a songwriter is to share a show with someone 10 years or so younger than you who is\, by far\, a better songwriter\, singer\, and performer than you ever were\, ever will be\, or ever thought there could be in someone so young. This happened to me for the first time at Club Passim on December 5\, when I had the good fortune (or misfortune\, depending on how you look at it) of following Rachael Davis. She blew me clean away in about 20 different ways. I think she’s maybe 19. Maybe. She writes these songs about dreamers and drinkers and Mississippi . . . stuff that no 19 year old from the UP in Michigan thinks about\, let alone writes poetic gems about. And her voice . . . like Billie Holiday and Allison Krauss had a love child. Check her out. She’s wicked awesome.”
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/rachael-davis/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140328T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140328T223000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20140306T140508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140327T021221Z
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SUMMARY:SONG SWAP w/ JIM BARNARD/ TRACY BECK/DAVE RAMONT
DESCRIPTION:Another song swap offering a variety of songwriters to sample. \nTRACY BECK performs a range from blues and folk to country and swing\, accompanying herself on guitar and harmonica. \nJIM BARNARD‘s original songs are rooted in contemporary folk/blues.  He provides an entertainment package of warmth\, humor\, finger-style guitar artistry\, alluring melodies and engaging lyrics. \nHis debut CD\, “Artificial Flowers”\, released in 2013 was received with high acclaim.  Jim’s blusey composition\, “Baby Please Baby Me” is featured on the Madison Songwriter’s compilation CD\, “Made at Home”. \nDAVE RAMONT   was born in Illinois one muggy\, August Tuesday with a song stuck in his head. The doctors couldn’t get it out. (He was also left-handed but they couldn’t fix that either.) He grew into a little kid and began listening to lots of vinyl- Simon & Garfunkel\, Stones\, Guess Who\, Dylan\, Gary Puckett. Soundtracks from “The Good\, The Bad\, And The Ugly” & “Jesus Christ Superstar”. Other hobbies included ruminating and kicking stuff down the street. Then he growed up more\, or at least he got taller… \nAfter releasing his first CD “Toaster Reflection” he moved to Austin\, TX for a time and soaked up the thriving indy music scene –playing open mics\, songwriter showcases\, and driving a bakery truck. His songs began receiving some airplay. The Austin Chronicle said “The world could always use another quality singer-songwriter with meaty lyrics\, gritty vocals and a tight back-up band.” \nDave returned North with a tad more twang (and a helluva hangover) and recorded the rootsy\, darker “Scofflaws”. The Illinois Entertainer said “…unlike many simplistic roots-revivalists\, Ramont isn’t afraid to mix things up…gorgeously unexpected accordions and cellos pop up on this wonderfully produced CD.” He continued playing gigs and teaching. And digging ditches. \nIn 2000 he released “Scrawny” and began receiving more widespread airplay in the US (mostly on public and college radio) and Europe. Richard Milne of WXRT in Chicago called it “a delicious collection of distinctly American music.” Mark Guarino of Chicago’s Daily Herald said it was “…the finest collection of songwriting I’ve heard in a long time.” Once again the guitar\, bass & drums core was surrounded by accordion\, cello\, piano\, Dobro\, mandolin\, dulcimer\, crowbar\, lap steel\, horns\, etc. He toured more extensively- Midwest\, East\, South\, Southeast- and became\, well\, sleepier… \nHe borrowed a banjo and co-founded the swamp-billy band Dick Smith with some musical pals. They recorded 4 CDs and developed a hardcore little following\, playing around the Chicago regions and the Midwest. Acoustic Guitar Magazine picked their record “Smoke Damage” (2002) as one of the top 3 indy releases of the year. Dave then stepped away from music for a few years. But a feller never stops thinking about new songs\, nope –even if he wants to… \nAt the end of 2009 -flying in the face of recession- Ramont released a sprawling double CD called “Taw”\, polished his 1967 Gibson J-50 and started playing out again. \nAnd now in 2012 he’s writing songs for a new record\, gigging\, and working with Dick Smith again. And when no one’s looking\, he still enjoys kicking stuff down the street now and again\, yep. \n 
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/song-swap-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140322T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140322T223000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20140222T035501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140319T003543Z
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SUMMARY:BILL CAMPLIN BAND
DESCRIPTION:BILL CAMPLIN BAND will greet spring.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/bill-camplin-and-the-spring-chickens/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140321T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140321T223000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20140222T035403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140319T214853Z
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SUMMARY:OPEN STAGE
DESCRIPTION:The restaurant is not open until 6:45 this night to accommodate a private event.  Come anytime after that to eat/drink/play/listen.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/open-stage-52/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140315T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140315T223000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20140212T132703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140221T032726Z
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SUMMARY:KATIE BURNS
DESCRIPTION: Mineral Point (via Omaha) singer-songwriter KATIE BURNS will make her debut appearance here with Eric Miller on cello and John Birner on electric guitar.  Some of you may have heard Katie on the WPR 45 North last May  with author Dean Bakopoulos.  They performed their storylogues (Dean reads his stories in sections\, with Katie performing songs in between that go with the story) on radio stations\, and at art centers and book festivals.  Katie studied classical guitar in high school and majored in English and creative writing in college.  Her husband is an artisanal cheese maker\, and rumor has it that she may bring some along.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/katie-burns/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140314T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140314T220000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20140203T003942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140203T013313Z
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SUMMARY:THE WRONG OMAR
DESCRIPTION:The Wrong Omar\, aka Joey Shaheen\,  has been touring the US and Canada\, singing his “sidewalk confessionals of bad choices” with a tongue-in-cheek curmudgeon persona for old souls of all ages. His solo acoustic show follows a string of radio and TV performances throughout the Southeast and Mid-West. Soulful work on the piano leads to a set of guitar/harp and foot tambo songs that can be best described as: “crying tears of joy while making love”. You might also laugh yourself silly with some of his stories. Be warned: you may walk away with these tunes stuck in your head\, and you will be encouraged to sing along at times too. \nThe Wrong Omar presents a night of roots/folk/rock with blues harp\, stories and rock&roll aphorisms.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/the-wrong-omar-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140308T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140308T223000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20140212T133024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140213T002134Z
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SUMMARY:BUDDY MONDLOCK
DESCRIPTION:BUDDY MONDLOCK \n“Buddy Mondlock is the most startling new songwriting talent I’ve heard this year. This guy is an American Original\, a folk poet whose vision veers effortlessly from wild witticism to soul-piercing insights. Living proof that the troubadour tradition sings on.”  Robert K. Oermann – Syndicated Music Writer \n“As acclaimed as he is as a songwriter\, he is a fine performer who can create his share of magic with his high clear voice and inventive acoustic guitar.”  David Johnson – Boston Globe \n“Buddy Mondlock\,  a south suburban Chicago native\, has written for singers from Garth Brooks to Joan Baez.  Now he is finding his own spotlight.”   Dave Hoekstra – Chicago Sun Times \n“One of my favorites\, Mondlock is brilliant in his word choice\, poignant in his observations and powerful in his presentation.”  Kathleen Hudson – Kerrville Daily Times
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/buddy-mondlock/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140307T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140307T223000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20131224T010701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140221T011856Z
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SUMMARY:CHAD ELLIOTT
DESCRIPTION:“Equal parts Townes Van Zant and Woody Guthrie. A remarkably competent finger style guitarist and arguably one of new folk’s most gifted new lyricists.” \nAveraging over 100 shows per year\, CHAD ELLIOTT has been on the road for more than a decade performing a blend of roots\, blues and folk music. He has played across the country and has been lauded as a modern-day troubadour. \nElliott has released an astonishing 18 full-length albums since he began his songwriting career. The most notable being his latest studio album\, “Redemption Man\,” released in 2009. Elliott worked with producer and guitarist Bo Ramsey (Lucinda Williams\, Greg Brown) on this album to achieve its distinctive electrified roots sound. It also features Pieta Brown on the song\, “Same\, Old Way\,” which was the 2009 Woody Guthrie Festival song contest winner as well as a 3rd place winner in the 2009 International Songwriting Contest for the Americana category. Two other songs on this album\, “Redemption Man\,” and “Illinois\,” won Elliott a new folk finalist spot in the 2008 Grassy Hill Kerrville Folk Festival. \nThere’s something in that Iowa soil- (Greg Brown\, Dave Moore\, Bo Ramsey\, the Pines) \nAbove all the Iowa songwriter’s music slips stories about life as he has experienced it through living with the homeless\, love\, divorce\, fatherhood and discovering inspiration in the modern world. \n 
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/chad-elliott-with-bonita-crowe-2/
LOCATION:Cafe Carpe\, Fort Atkinson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20140106T151251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140212T132504Z
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SUMMARY:THE NEW PIONEERS
DESCRIPTION:This five piece bluegrass ball of fire featuring vocals\, banjo\, fiddle\, guitar\, bass and mandolin appears here regularly on the 2nd Thursday of the month except when they don’t\, like this month. Its various members have been involved with traditional music locally\, regionally\, and nationally for many years. \nThe Pioneer’s lead singer and guitarist\, Jerry Wicentowski\, has been described by country music historian Bill Malone as “One of the finest singers in bluegrass music”. Jerry has also performed and recorded with such bluegrass greats as Tim O’Brien\, Andy Statman\, Byron Berline\, Tony Trischka and others. Mike Schmidt of Spring Green\, Wisconsin\, is the group’s banjo player. This former French horn player has been a Nashville session musician and member of the popular Wisconsin-based bluegrass bands\, Alive ‘n’ Pickin’ and the Piper Road Spring Band. He also performs occasionally with his wife Lori. Bruce King of Art Stevenson and High Water – also formerly of Alive ‘n’ Pickin’ – is on mandolin. Bruce and Mike are veterans of the Great Northern Bluegrass Festival in Mole Lake\, WI – performing there every year from 1977 to 1982. Fiddle player Paul Kienitz is a member in good standing of regional bluegrass favorites\, The Nob Hill Boys. Bass player John Jirak also has played banjo with various folks in the northeastern WI and Madison areas\, most notably with the Green Bay based Fox River Flyer. As a bass player\, he’s performed shows with the Chicago Bluegrass Band\, Miltown Ramblers\, Krause Family\, Old Cool\, Spare Time Bluegrass Band\, Bob Steeno and The Old Truck\, and Down From the Hills\, and currently Madison’s newest\, Kettle Moraine. \n 
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/the-new-pioneers-13/
LOCATION:Cafe Carpe\, Fort Atkinson\, WI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140301T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140301T223000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20140129T145453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160427T151223Z
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SUMMARY:WADE FERNANDEZ/ PATRICK KLAYBOR
DESCRIPTION:D. PATRICK KLAYBOR is a singer songwriter with an Earth friendly\, conscience inspiring message\, wrapped in a fun fusion of all music genres style.  He appeared here in a concert for the Sacred Sites Run. \nSoaring from Menominee Indian Reservation roots\, WADE FERNANDEZ  knows how to both soothe and rock. With versatility\, he honors tradition while forging ahead in an ever expanding world of music. Award-winning vocals\, guitar\, songwriting\, native flute & drumming\, all flow from deep within a rich blood memory\, echoing his words\, “Music is a very powerful gift to be returned and shared in a good way.” \n“Your life is all that you’ve touched\, all that has touched you and all that came before you. You only really live it when you learn to listen to its music.” \nBorn on the Menominee Indian Reservation in Wisconsin\, USA. Wade grew up in a house surrounded by dense forest. “I could walk through the trees for maybe 6 miles behind the house and not see another human being. After crossing the road in front of the house\, I could probably walk another 10 miles and once again\, see only forest and animals.” The Menominee Reservation is over 95% forest and the roots of Wade’s inspiration. Wade’s first attempt at playing music came at the age of 5. His dad sat him down in front of a record player\, handed over a “huge” acoustic guitar and said try to figure out this song. It was “Apache” by the Shadows. Young Wade thought cool an Indian song\, but after 10 minutes of having no clue\, he decided to give it up. But then at 11 years old\, Wade decided to pick up the guitar and started a band on the rez with his cousin Quint. Since then he has won several national/international awards and scholarships for music and other forms of artistic expression (including video and writing). Wade toured Europe several times\, played and produced CDs\, and played many styles of music before he decided to go to college and further his study of music. Currently\, Wade has a degree in Music Education with a teacher’s certification\, manages an active music career\, works a GEAR UP job for students on the Menominee Indian Reservation\, is a member of the Menominee Indian School Board\, working on several film projects\, writing a play\, teaches native flute/guitar/bass/rock band classes\, and is raising a beautiful family of 5 children with his wife on the reservation. \n  \n  \nPERFORMANCESAs a well-established performer shows include; The Honor The Earth Tour\, Woodstock ’94\, The Reebok Human Rights Awards (2002 Winter Olympics)\, Ed McMahon’s Next Big Star\, Chicago’s World Music Festival\, Canada’s Aboriginal People’s Choice Awards\, and Germany’s Tollwood Festival. Wade jammed stages with many artists including Jackson Browne and The Indigo Girls and continues to tour. AWARDS & HONORS2010 national Community Spirit Award With the “diversatility” of Wade’s CD “4 the People” he won the 2007 “Best Contemporary Instrumental” and believe it or not\, best “Country” from the North American ISMA awards while also being in the Top 5 for best “Classic Rock”\, “Pop”\, “Flute”\, and “Blues” recording of the year. 4 the People also had Wade nominated for “Artist of the Year” and “Best Rock Recording” from the NAMMYs. The recording even made it into the GRAMMY voting process for “Best Rock Instrumental Performance”\, “Record of the Year”\, and “Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album”. 2006 Wade won “Best Male Artist of the Year” award from the NAMMYS and was among the Top 5 for “Best Pop/Rock Recording” and best “Long/Short Form Video”.2004 & ’06 nominations “Best Male Artist\,” “Songwriter of the Year\,” “Blues/Jazz Recording of the Year” “Pop/Rock Recording of the Year” “Classic Rock” “Contemporary Instrumental” nominee from the Native American Music Awards (Nammys) and/or the Indian Summer Music Awards (ISMA)2001 “Writer of the Year”\, Wordcraft Circle of Native Writers and Storytellers 2005-6 numerous awards and screenings for Wade’s music video Commodity Cheese BluesMedal of Honor from the Menominee Nation \n 
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/patrick-klaybor-wade-fernandez/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140228T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140228T223000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20140129T144829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140129T145332Z
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SUMMARY:RANDY SABIEN w/ CHRIS WAGONER & MARY GAINES and BILL CAMPLIN
DESCRIPTION:RANDY SABIEN \n“Jazz violinists usually draw from one of two traditions. The best of both can be found in the superb Randy Sabien… he combines classical technique and folk energy in a program that’s still strictly jazz.”\nUSA TODAY \n“…The resulting sound is swinging\, rocking\, rhythmic and bluesy with a fiddle that often plays more like a saxophone than a violin. There are shades of Duke and Miles and you can certainly hear the echoes of the great jazz violinists from the swing era but above all\, Randy is a product of his time – someone who grew up playing the violin while immersed in the music of the 60s and 70s. ” \nCHRIS WAGONER & MARY GAINES will join Randy on the first set. \nOriginally a jazz-guitar major at the University of WI-Stevens Point\, MARY GAINES truly found her musical voice studying jazz cello under the tutelage of the great Richard Davis (bass player with artists ranging from Sarah Vaughn to Van Morrison) at the UW-Madison. Mary is also known for her amazing voice–often compared to Bonnie Raitt but definitely her own. She (along with her husband\, Chris) has done extensive work as a session musician\, appearing on albums such as Smashing Pumpkin’s Gish\, several Freedy Johnston\, Willy Porter\, and Carrie Newcomer albums\, and scores of others. \nA founding member of Madison’s Harmonious Wail\, The Common Faces\, The Bob Westfall Quartet\, and The Moon Gypsies (the latter three co-founded with Mary Gaines)\, CHRIS WAGONER has had his foot in just about every musical circle in Madison. Classically trained as a violinist\, (he also plays ukulele\, hawaiian guitar\, accordion)\, he met Mary while attending the UW-Madison. Switching to an alternating diet of jazz and classical violin studies\, while playing in bands ranging from rock\, blues\, bluegrass\, and country\, to folk and jazz\, Chris has been an in-demand performer and session musician in the region for almost two decades. \nBILL CAMPLIN will deign to play with Randy for the second set.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/randy-sabien-w-chris-wagoner-mary-gaines-and-bill-camplin/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140222T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140222T223000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20140121T205347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140121T205347Z
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SUMMARY:BILL CAMPLIN BAND
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URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/bill-camplin-band-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140221T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140221T220000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20140121T204559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140216T141910Z
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SUMMARY:THE FOMA
DESCRIPTION:Local carpenters Robert Preston\, Skip Armstrong and Mark Furst are sharing their love of playing together with the rest of us. blues\, funk\, electric folk\, electronica\, psychedelia\, spoken word \nspecial intergenerational guests will open
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/the-foma/
LOCATION:Cafe Carpe\, Fort Atkinson\, WI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140216T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140216T220000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20140121T184401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140216T141458Z
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SUMMARY:ELLIS PAUL- CANCELLED!!!!
DESCRIPTION:Sunday night’s show has been CANCELLED because Ellis could not get a flight in time for the other gigs on this tour. His agency is trying to work quickly to get a June tour planned. We will know that replacement date (likely Thursday June 12) very soon and will post it on the website and on Facebook.  PLEASE CONTACT US if you have tickets or reservations for this show so that we will know you have been reached.  Sorry- those damn vicissitudes. \nELLIS PAUL \n“A singer songwriter is only as good as the times he reflects. In times like these\, when so many nuts are running the show\, it’s comforting to know that Ellis Paul is actually holding our sanity on his own stage! Wise\, tender\, brilliant and biting\, Ellis is one of our best human compasses\, marking in melodies and poems where we’ve been and where we might go if we so choose to. Personally Ellis\, I’m goin’ where you’re goin’!” –Nora Guthrie (Woody Guthrie’s daughter) \n  \nEllis Paul is one of the leading voices in American songwriting and one of the top songwriters to emerge out of the fertile Boston folk scene. He helped create a movement that revitalized the national acoustic circuit with an urban\, literate\, folk rock style that helped renew interest in the genre in the 90’s. \n  \nHis charismatic\, personally authentic performance style has influenced a generation of artists away from the artifice of pop\, and closer towards the realness of folk. Though he remains among the most pop-friendly of today’s singer-songwriters – his songs regularly appear in hit movie and TV soundtracks – he has bridged the gulf between the modern folk sound and the populist traditions of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger more successfully than perhaps any of his songwriting peers. \n 
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/ellis-paul-3/
LOCATION:Cafe Carpe\, Fort Atkinson\, WI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140215T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140215T223000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20140212T173751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140212T173751Z
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SUMMARY:OPEN STAGE
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URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/open-stage-51/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140214T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140214T223000
DTSTAMP:20260524T105830
CREATED:20140103T221252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140129T155156Z
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SUMMARY:THE PINES/ Mike & Ruthy
DESCRIPTION:A Valentine’s Day spectacular with 2 great acts- \nTHE PINES  with opening act  Mike and Ruthy \nFounded by Iowa natives David Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey\, indie-roots band The Pines surprisingly actually met in Arizona\, where they both lived in a Mexican barrio and first began playing together. Forming The Pines\, they returned to the Midwest\, moving to Minneapolis. \nThe Pines weave together many musical styles to create their own unique sound that is hip and haunting. The son of Greg Brown’s producer and sideman Bo Ramsey\, Benson was reared on folk and blues music and those influences continue to shine through\, even on louder electric songs. David shares Benson’s deep love for traditional music\, and together the two craft songs that evoke the ancient\, while incorporating newer rock and pop grooves. Both strong writers\, singers and instrumentalists\, David and Benson have distinct voices that complement each other\, causing audiences and critics alike to tout them as a powerful young force in American roots music. \n“simply and eloquently stated sonic poetry…the real deal.”  Acoustic Guitar“richly resonant indie-folk in the vein of Bon Iver\, Calexico and Mason Jennings”  The Onion A.V. Club“a hushed mix of acoustic and electric guitars and keyboards creates a kind of haunted landscape…an affecting portrait capturing an American journey”  All Music“a soundtrack of American gothic intensity…a stunner of an album.”  Vintage Guitar“a dusty and often ghostly take on Americana”  CBS Minnesota“quietly gripping” Rolling Stone \nMike and Ruthy  He grew up listening to ska-punk and alternative rock radio\, dreaming of becoming a songwriter on the political edge. She was raised at the intersection of folk and swing\, daughter of fiddle master Jay Ungar and country songwriter Lyn Hardy. They met in NYC\, just out of college\, and went on to found “subversive acoustic stringband” The Mammals\, one of the most popular folk rock bands of their generation. When The Mammals entered a prolonged “hibernation”\, and they married\, they spent their honeymoon in the studio\, recording a debut duo album aptly called The Honeymoon Agenda. \nNow\, after two more full-length albums and over a decade of performance together\, indie folk roots pair Mike + Ruthy\, aka Michael Merenda and Ruth Ungar\, have established a reputation for breathtaking delivery and intimate performance\, with exquisite songs and songcraft that combine catchy folk-pop choruses with honest\, organic tradfolk and roots elements\, played out on guitars\, fiddle\, banjo\, ukulele\, and a single microphone. \nFUN FACTS \n•  Mike has been playing in bands and writing songs since age 12.  •  Ruthy was raised at the intersection of folk and swing\, daughter of fiddle master Jay Ungar and country songwriter Lyn Hardy.• In 1998 Mike + Ruthy met in NYC\, just out of college\, and went on to found “subversive acoustic stringband” The Mammals\, one of the most popular folk rock bands of their generation.  “The Mammals are the finest young bluegrass/old-timey band in the country\, the country-branch house band for the new weird America.” – LA Weekly  • Mike & Ruthy are proud to perform around 100 concerts per year traveling with their five-year-old son\, Willy\, and one-year-old daughter\, Opal. • Mike & Ruthy’s haunting posthumous Woody Guthrie collaboration “My New York City” has been hailed as one of the most gorgeous pieces ever to have come out of the archive.  Watch the video!• In 2013 Mike & Ruthy organized a bi-annual folk and roots festival called The Hoot at the Ashokan Center near their home in upstate NY.  The first Winter Hoot brought together Amy Helm\, Spirit Family Reunion\, Elizabeth Mitchell\, Jeffrey Lewis\, Jay Ungar & Molly Mason\, and other Americana favorites. The Summer Hoot featured 28 bands including Pete Seeger\, Natalie Merchant\, Dan Bern\, Dirt Farmer Band\, AC Newman\, Happy Traum\, and The Wiyos plus screening of the Levon Helm film\, “Ain’t In It For My Health.”  The 2014 Winter and Summer Hoots are planned for Feb 7-9 and Aug 22-24 respectively.  • Mike + Ruthy are part of a Woodstock music collective including Amy Helm and a host of others which performs sporadically on Friday nights at Levon’s barn\, Home of the Ramble. \n  \n“Warm\, rich\, vintage Americana.” — Time Out NY \n“Some of the best songwriting of their generation.” – LA Weekly \n“Infectious new folk rock” — Boston Globe \n“This summer’s must hear acoustic album.” – Performer Magazine“Easily a new favorite.” – Daytrotter“Mike & Ruthy are a national treasure.” – Anais Mitchell“Mike & Ruthy are carrying the torch for simple\, heartfelt acoustic music with a direct line back to the Carter Family via Woody Guthrie\, Hank Williams\, Bob Dylan and even the Byrds .”  — Maverick Magazine\, UK“There’s perhaps no better way to summarize the lasting impact of Woody Guthrie’s music than to note the quality of the very newest music being made with his words.  Husband-wife Mike + Ruthy Merenda got the lyrics to “My New York City” from the Guthrie archives and set it to one of the most gorgeous melodies ever to accompany one of Woody’s songs.  It came out in April 2012: Brand new right now\, it’s destined to become a classic.” -eMusic’s 20 Best Woody Guthrie Songs (Sung By Other People)>“starkly poetic\, buzzed-about Americana” Minneapolis Star Tribune 
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/the-pines-mike-ruthy/
LOCATION:Cafe Carpe\, Fort Atkinson
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