MARK ERELLI is a critically acclaimed American singer-songwriter, producer, and guitarist known for his distinctive blend of rock, folk, and Americana. His music is known for its lyrical depth and intricate instrumentation, drawing influence from classic rock icons. Mark has collaborated with artists including Rosanne Cash, Sheryl Crow, and Anaïs Mitchell; opened for the likes of […]

VANCE GILBERT “If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a love child, with Rodney Dangerfield as the midwife, the results might be something close to the great Vance Gilbert", says Richmond Magazine. Vance's new album, "The Mother Of Trouble”, features Grammy winner Lori McKenna on background vocals, Juno award recipient and Bonnie Raitt Grammy hit […]

There is a city-wide arts event on this day. Our portion of it is a poetry open stage from 6:30 to 7:30, and a music open stage from 7:30 to 9:30. Other activities throughout the day include Plein Air & Chalk The Walk & Dwight Foster Public Library showing of WI PBS "Welcome Poets" about […]

Mesmerizing folk duo ORDINARY ELEPHANT has spent the better part of the last decade on a never-ending tour that’s earned married couple Crystal and Pete Damore widespread critical acclaim and made fans of luminaries like Tom Paxton and Mary Gauthier. In 2017, the pair took home the International Folk Music Award for Artist of the Year on […]

“CAROL MONTAG  is a genuine discovery and the best to come out of Iowa since Bonnie Koloc.” Upon receiving the album Marigolds he described the recording as “…excellent in songwriting style, performance, and production.”- Tom Paxton, folk music legend “Upon hearing her music I was stunned and couldn’t wait to write about her. Once I […]