Anyone not familiar with the music of Bill Staines is in for a special treat. Singing mostly his own songs, he has become one of the most popular and durable singers on the folk music scene today, performing nearly 200 concerts a year and driving over 65,000 miles annually. He weaves a blend of gentle […]

Thoughtful indie folk music (Americana doom pop) by people young, hungry & in the area so why not come give them a listen? STRANGLED DARLINGS brings a punk intensity to their live show. Taking a cello and making it a hip hop bass. Taking mandolin and slapping it like a stubborn mule. The Portland-based duo has […]

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.* Its various members have been involved with traditional music locally, regionally, and nationally for many years. The Pioneer’s lead singer and guitarist, Jerry Wicentowski, has been described by country music historian Bill Malone […]

Teaming up with local Wisconsinite  HAYWARD WILLIAMS, New England's RUSTY BELLE makes its debut at the Carpe.  Drummer Zach made great contributions on Bill Camplin's "Old Bones" record. RUSTY BELLE'S   "Common Courtesy" has received some great early press: "Rusty Belle’s songs include a magnificent fusion of genres from country to rock and blues to 80s pop, […]

Song swaps are fun!! Lots of different talent thrown together and inspiring each other. TRICIA ALEXANDER- Joy-filled, uplifting and inspiring are some of the words used to describe Tricia Alexander’s music and performance - which ranges from soothing and deeply spiritual to social commentary and humor. Singer, songwriter, performance poet, accomplished guitarist, percussionist and harmonica […]