BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cafe Carpe - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Cafe Carpe X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cafecarpe.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cafe Carpe REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20260114T171246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T194821Z UID:10438-1773432000-1773432000@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:ANNE HILLS DESCRIPTION:“ANNE HILLS is such an exquisite singer that it’s understandable that people might be swept up in the pure beauty of her voice and thereby overlook her writing. That would be a mistake. For me\, Anne’s writing\, in songs like ‘Follow That Road’ and many others\, is as direct\, melodic and deep as any work being done today. She is quite simply one of my absolute favorite songwriters.”— Tom Paxton \n\n \n \n \n \nAnne is one of the most beloved voices of the contemporary folk music scene\, receiving awards and recognition for her live performances\, her unique solo and collaborative recording projects\, and her overall artistry and benefit work. Her song “Follow That Road” was the title cut of the Martha’s Vineyard Songwriter Retreat and has been a certified folk classic since the late 1990s. Whether she is singing her own songs\, the words of six-year-old Opal Whiteley\, or her song settings of the Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley; accompanied with her guitar\, banjo\, or simply a Tibetan bell\, she puts her whole heart and soul into the moment. You won’t want to miss a chance to hear her songs and stories in person. \nThe AllMusic Guide says\, “A stunning soprano tone has made Anne Hills one of contemporary music’s premiere vocalists … Her knack for writing heartfelt songs [has] brought her to the upper echelon of her craft.” URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/anne-hills-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20251211T194236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T220101Z UID:10376-1773518400-1773518400@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:SLIPJIG- SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Get a jump on St. Patrick’s Day without the drunks\, and come hear SLIPJIG play music of the Celtic nations\, featuring fiery dance tunes\, sweet airs & rich harmonies. \nRUTHIE MCQUINN  of The Krause Family Band\, The DangIts\, Darling Daughters\, and The Ramblin’ Kind on fiddle and vocals. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/slipjig/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20251208T210237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T202925Z UID:10340-1774036800-1774036800@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:TIM GRIMM/Sergio Webb DESCRIPTION:As always\, show will start a little later if we are not able to feed everyone by showtime. Be sure to come early if you are planning to eat here. \n\n \n \n \n \nTIM GRIMM is a bit of a Renaissance man in the performing arts world\, forging a rich and varied career that blends his love of songwriting\, travel\, and acting in theatre\, film and television. For most of his 25-year career as a storytelling balladeer in the tradition of John Prine\, Woody Guthrie\, and Bob Dylan\, Tim has written primarily about community\, history\, family\, and social issues – often framed by his strong sense of place and the many years he spent on the family farm he built in rural Indiana. His songs are filled with rural characters and landscapes\, written and sung with vivid warmth and intimacy. \nTim will be joined by respected sideman SERGIO WEBB . URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/tim-grimm-sergio-webb/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20251009T140954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T191415Z UID:10163-1774123200-1774123200@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:MY POLITIC DESCRIPTION:Spring is here\, and MY POLITIC  (Kaston Guffey And Nick Pankey) brightens with their annual visit. \nGuffey and Pankey’s engaging slice-of-life storytelling\, expertly-crafted characters & sibling-like harmony\, shape a collection of songs that are as intimate and engaging as they are unforgettable. \n\n \n \n \n \nKaston & Nick grew up in the Ozarks & have been performing as My Politic for over 15 years. Across 10 releases\, their body of work consistently showcases engaging slice-of-life storytelling\, expertly crafted characters\, highly skilled acoustic instrumentation & sibling like harmonies. Most recently\, My Politic has joined other folk troubadours\, Adeem The Artist\, Margo Cilker & Jaimee Harris for tour stints through the midwest and south. They also made their Woody Guthrie Folk Festival debut in July of 2023 and has returned to Okemah OK every year since. \nThe duo released their latest album\, “Signs of Life” on May 23rd 2025 to critical acclaim. \nAmericana UK says.. “it’s an eye-opening record\, if only because it’s so deeply human and vulnerable. My Politic is still calling things like they see them.” 8/10 \nAmericana Highways had this to say: “Essentially\, it’s a gem of an album\, one that current fans of My Politic will most certainly love\, while also being a perfect introduction for those new to the duo.” \n“My Politic has a style of intimate songwriting that is often reminiscent of the late great John Prine.” – Nashville Scene URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/my-politic-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20260112T233847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T043811Z UID:10419-1774643400-1774643400@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:LILLY HIATT DESCRIPTION:The last few years have been a little hazy for LILLY HIATT\, who finds herself searching for answers on her striking new album\, Forever. Recorded at home with her husband\, Coley Hinson who produced and played most of the instruments\, Forever grapples with growth and change\, escape and anxiety\, self-loathing and self-love. The songs are intensely vulnerable\, full of diaristic snapshots and deeply personal ruminations\, but they’re also broad invitations to find yourself in their unflinching emotional excavations. The result is a raw\, unvarnished work of love and trust that walks the line between alt-rock muscle and singer/songwriter sensitivity\, a bold\, guitar-driven exploration of maturity and adulthood from an artist who wants you to know you’re not alone\, no matter how lost you may feel. \nLilly will appear here solo. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBorn in Los Angeles and raised in Tennessee\, Hiatt first earned buzz with a pair of early solo records before breaking out with 2017’s Trinity Lane\, which helped earn dates with the likes of John Prine\, Margo Price\, Drive-By Truckers\, and Hiss Golden Messenger in addition to festival slots from Pilgrimage to Luck Reunion. NPR called the album “courageous and affecting\,” while Rolling Stone hailed it as “the most cohesive and declarative statement of the young songwriter’s career.” Hiatt returned in 2020 with the similarly well-received Walking Proof\, and in 2021 with Lately\, which The Boston Herald said showcased her “knack for plainspoken\, poetic lyrics” and Uncut proclaimed “captivating.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/lilly-hiatt/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20251215T230019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T044515Z UID:10165-1774728000-1774728000@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:AMY SPEACE/ JOHN SMITH DESCRIPTION:Two gifted songwriters Amy and John will share the evening. Ticket link follows bios. \nAMY SPEACE \nHeralded by Rolling Stone\, Billboard Magazine and The New York Times and featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered”\, Amy was discovered by Judy Collins\, who signed her to her record label and has recorded her songs. She’s the 2020 winner of the AMA UK’s International Song of the Year. Her newest record\, “The American Dream\,” was released October 18th and became the #1 record and the title track was named #1 song in the FAI Radio Charts for its first month out. Her song\, “The Weight of the World” was named the #4 record of last decade by WFUV\, NYC. As well\, her song\, “The Sea and the Shore” was named as one of the 100 best folk songs of the era. \nShe will be releasing a single of Woody Guthrie’s “Plane Wreck at Los Gatos” this summer accompanied by a video\, to help raise awareness for the ACLU. A writer’s writer\, her forthcoming debut collection of poetry will be published by Red Hen Press in Spring 2027. She holds an MFA in poetry from Spalding University and is a professor of creative writing at Cumberland University. This summer\, she published\, “To The Performer: A Singer-Songwriter’s Handbook” based on her 20 years of teaching performance. \n“Amy Speace is a wonderful artist\, a writer of songs\, a performer who has beauty and transformation in her music and her writing. Amy Speace was one of the first people that I chose to sign to my label\, Wildflower Records\, and her songs have transformed my audiences as well as transformed my life.”— Judy Collins \n“Amy Speace is on a roll. Each new release has brought an expansion of her voice and her art\, and she has reached the level of absolute mastery. Folk music doesn’t get any better than this.”— Mary Gauthier \nJOHNSMITH has been sharing his music all across America and abroad. He has become a favorite at festivals\, clubs\, and house concerts alike. In addition to being a Kerrville New Folk Winner\, Johnsmith has released nine solo CDs to rave reviews\, leads musical tours to Ireland\, leads Idaho rafting trips\, teaches songwriting\, and has served as a staff songwriter in Nashville. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/amy-speace-john-smith/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20260205T205955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T043918Z UID:10481-1775248200-1775248200@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:JASON DEA WEST & NORA JEAN DESCRIPTION:JASON DEA WEST & NORA JEAN are brother & sister folk duo with roots in Northwest Wisconsin. Ticket link follows bio.Nora and Jason have been writing\, recording and performing folk music around the country for some decades. In their early years they traveled the country by freight train\, hitchhiking and questionable old vehicles\, cutting their teeth as young buskers on the streets of New Orleans\, Nashville\, Austin\, Chicago and San Fransisco.The two of them have toured extensively with different bands throughout the lower 48 States and Alaska\, appearing in barn dances and taverns\, theaters and music festivals\, the circus and vaudeville circuits and on radio and in film\, forging and delivering their own unique blend of American folk and western music. They are self-built\, independent artists who have gained the attention of many passionate fans all over the world. \nWest’s poignant songwriting breathes new life into vintage sounds of country\, folk and blues. From fierce guitar and harmonica instrumentals to humorous and heartfelt song and story\, Jason and Nora never stray far away from their traditional untraditional anarchic punk-folk roots.They have shared the stage with various other artists including Matt Heckler\, The Resonant Rogues and Larry And His Flask.\n\nIn recent years Jason has worked as direct support for Sierra Ferrel\, Lostdog Street Band & The Bridge City Sinners.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n  \n  URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/jason-dea-west/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20260205T210336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T043547Z UID:10474-1775334600-1775334600@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:SHAUNCEY ALI QUARTET DESCRIPTION:SHAUNCEY ALI is a fiddler\, composer and educator who has won the coveted RockyGrass fiddle competition\, performed with multi-Grammy Award winner Peter Gabriel\, composed and recorded theme music for an Ambie-nominated podcast\, and pioneered MadFiddle – a reimagined model for youth music education – work that has taken him across the U.S.\, Canada\, Italy\, Spain and Scotland. \n​At the intersection of tradition and innovation\, the SHAUNCEY ALI QUARTET captivates audiences with evocative melodies and daring arrangements that feel timeless\, adventurous and refreshingly new. The ensemble artfully blends Americana\, Celtic and Scandinavian fiddle styles with sensibilities influenced by pop\, rock\, classical music and a love for improvisation. ​​(Videos available on the website.) \n​Together\, the Shauncey Ali Quartet delivers a chamber-style interplay that is virtuosic yet accessible\, rooted in tradition yet unbound by convention. \n\n \n \n \n \n\nHans Holzen grew up playing fiddle and guitar in Nashville where he was heavily influenced by traditional music and in close contact with some of Music City’s finest musicians.  After studying jazz performance\, Hans toured with Americana and folk acts including Carrie Rodriguez and Chip Taylor (Wild Thing\, Angel of the Morning) and violinist/composer Mark O’Connor.    \nNicholas Vanhaute is a multi-instrumentalist who picked up the guitar at the age of ten and never looked back.  Originally from Arkansas\, Nicholas fell in love with the raw authenticity of acoustic music in college and has become a fixture of the Madison bluegrass scene.   \nDavid Havas was a bassist before becoming a professor of psychology.  His musical travels have taken him from the altitudes of the Colorado Rockies to the valleys of the Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains. Having toured with legendary Tennessee old-time string band\, the Reeltime Travelers\, he now brings a seasoned soulfulness\, sensitivity and insight to his bass playing.      \n\n\nNEW ALBUM   \nBig news – I’m excited to announce that a full-length album of original material is now available for pre-order!  Every pre-order helps make this project possible\, and the rewards are a small way to say thank you for supporting independent music!  I’m so excited to share this music with you. ​ URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/shauncey-ali-quartet/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20251129T060404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T010014Z UID:10308-1775851200-1775851200@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:MUSTARD'S RETREAT DESCRIPTION:MUSTARD’S RETREAT has always sung the songs they enjoyed and cared about\, regardless of the trends of the music industry and pop culture. They are committed to simply being themselves\, not chasing fame or brass rings\, while delighting in and connecting with their audiences as if they were family. The honesty of what they present onstage and the extensive body of outstanding original songs and recordings all contribute to a fiercely loyal audience that continues to grow. “Music to cure what ails you” was how one reviewer in the 1970s described them\, and that is as true now as it was then. \n\n\n \n \n \n \nThey’ve traveled more than a million miles and performed more than 6\,000 shows\, from pig roasts and pool parties to Lincoln Center Out of Doors\, The Barns at Wolftrap and the Kennedy’s Center’s Millennium Stage. \nTheir performances are always joyful and uplifting\, as well as intelligent\, thought provoking and insightful. They’ve recently begun referring to their career and touring as “Defiantly Hopeful.” In part due to their long career\, but more as a statement about what the music has meant to them. “Folk music is\, at its heart\, defiantly hopeful!” Tamulevich says. “We came of age in the 60s\, at the confluence of Pete Seeger\, Peter\, Paul & Mary\, Bob Dylan and the singer/songwriter revolution. We care much more about what we do and stand for and finding that common ground with our audiences\, than fame or money: this is our community of choice\, and we consider ourselves so fortunate to be here.” \nMustard’s Retreat is now a duo with David Tamulevich and Libby Glover. \n“Mustard’s Retreat played to an enthusiastic crowd at the Indy Folk Series. David Tamulevich and Libby Glover charmed everyone with their songs and stories. Fine guitar picking\, coupled with beautiful harmonies\, carried the evening. Libby shined with her a capella songs and unique poems\, she commands the stage. We had great comments about them from the audience\, a tribute to their talent.” URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/mustards-retreat-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20260113T221310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T183941Z UID:10391-1775937600-1775937600@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:LUKE HENDRICKSON DESCRIPTION:In 2017\, after years of playing in bands on weekends\, LUKE HENDRICKSON began nurturing a career as a full-time gigging musician and songwriter. In the time since\, he has performed in more than 40 states\, Canada\, England\, and Wales….releasing 2 full-length albums\, gathering nominations from the Midwest Country Music Association\, for awards such as “Album of the Year” and “Songwriter of the Year”. Having emerged from the farmlands of rural Southern Minnesota\, Luke is occasionally joined by his band “The Crop Circles”. Cosmic. Cornfed.” URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/luke-hendrickson/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20251129T060254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T202042Z UID:10305-1776020400-1776020400@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:JAMES LEE STANLEY DESCRIPTION:Bio follows ticket link: \n\n \n \n \n \nJAMES LEE STANLEY is an American singer\, songwriter\, musician\, composer\, and producer whose six-decade career spans numerous artistic mediums. He is the true renaissance man\, born in Philadelphia\, PA\, and has been recording and performing since the age of fourteen\, with 34 album releases and television and film credits to his name. \nHe has toured consistently since he returned from the USAF (as a Chinese linguist) and has performed up to three hundred dates a year since then\, with such diverse acts as BONNIE RAITT\, ROBIN WILLIAMS\, NICOLETTE LARSON and even STEPHEN STILLS. STEVEN WRIGHT chose James Lee as his opening act for three years in a row; a testament to his professionalism and talent. \n“So where have they been hiding James Lee Stanley? We could say that James Lee Stanley is probably the last great undiscovered singer-songwriter in America. But true as that may be let’s say something else\, let’s say that a diamond has been smuggled into the wasteland … and here is where the wasteland ends” – Tom Robbins\, Author of Even Cowgirls Get the Blues \n“It is simple\, really. With James Lee you get great songs\, great guitar playing\, great voice and a gifted comedian as well. You are in for a very entertaining evening.” Village Voice \n  URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/james-lee-stanley-12/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20260129T214655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T220350Z UID:10476-1776456000-1776456000@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:HIROYA TSUKAMOTO DESCRIPTION:HIROYA TSUKAMOTO is an innovative guitarist\, composer\, and singer-songwriter from Kyoto\, Japan who fuses together folk\, jazz\, and world music. He’s not only a dizzyingly agile fingerpicker\, but a soulful and transcendent performer\, with compositions that combine instrumental guitar work with lyrical performance and spoken stories from his life. \nIn 2000\, Hiroya received a scholarship to Berklee College of Music and came to the United States. He formed his own group in Boston “INTEROCEANICO (inter-oceanic)” which consists of unique musicians from different continents including Latin Grammy Colombian singer Marta Gomez. The group released three acclaimed records (“The Other Side of the World”\, “Confluencia” and “Where the River Shines”). Hiroya has released five solo albums. \nHiroya is a two time 2nd place winner of International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship in 2018 and 2022. \n“…chops\, passion and warmth. Zealously recommended!” –Jazz Review.com \n“Hiroya Tsukamoto may play the guitar with the skill of a virtuoso\, and he may write compelling music that draws from many different cultures and genres\, but if I had to choose one word to describe him it would be orchestrator. ” – Acoustic Guitar Magazine URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/hiroya-tsukamoto-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20260218T194152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T174835Z UID:10570-1776540600-1776540600@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:BILL CAMPLIN (not lonesome) and MICHAEL HECHT DESCRIPTION:Literary artist MICHAEL HECHT will read excerpts from speeches or literature\, and BILL CAMPLIN will sing a song between each excerpt. \nBill & Michael have done this collaboration many times with different readings\, and really enjoy the concept\, as have those in attendance. \nReadings from August Derleth\, John Steinbeck\, and others URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/lonesome-bill-camplin-44/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T201500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T201500 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20260218T000114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T000610Z UID:10559-1777061700-1777061700@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:WHAT'S HIS NAME & the OLDER GUY DESCRIPTION:If y’all manage to arrive in a timely fashion so that we can get you fed before 8\, show will start at 8. Please buy tickets at least a day in advance so we can plan for the evening. \nWHAT’S HIS NAME & THE OTHER GUY are Brian (Looper) Lucas & Greg (Loopier) Valde . These two have been playing together around these parts for over 25 years – under an array of monikers. You may have known them as “Lost Souls” “Devil in the Outhouse\,” or “Syd Hartha & the Monkeyminds.” Folks often ask if they are twins\, but they’re not. Fun fact: same sperm\, different mothers.  As for music\, expect some stirring and rousing americana\, blues\, country\, and humor. \n“Sure it’s juvenile and irreverent\, but if you drink enough it’s not that bad.” URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/whats-his-name-the-older-guy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20260109T171131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T173209Z UID:10421-1777147200-1777147200@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:MARK HEMBREE BAND DESCRIPTION:MARK HEMBREE BAND \n\nMark Hembree -bass\, Michael Falk -banjo\, Starr Moss -guitar\, Paul Kienitz -fiddle\, Nicholas Vanhaute -mandolin\n\nIt’s straight-ahead\, traditional bluegrass: hot picking\, solid rhythm\, tight harmonies\, good humor\, and a wealth of great stories make for an enjoyable show anytime you see the Mark Hembree Band.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nAbout That Hembree\nMark Hembree started his music career in Wisconsin in the 1970s\, and before long he was hosting a live radio show from the Glenmore Opera House near Green Bay. After a couple of years in Denver with the Monroe Doctrine\, he returned to Wisconsin briefly before an audition at a local festival netted a job with Country Music Hall of Fame legend Bill Monroe\, the Father of Bluegrass Music. He became a Blue Grass Boy in 1979 and worked with Monroe for five years\, then was one of the founding members of the Nashville Bluegrass Band. While in Nashville he recorded with several well-known artists\, including the all-star band Dreadful Snakes (with Jerry Douglas\, Béla Fleck\, Roland White\, Blaine Sprouse\, and Pat Enright) and Peter Rowan (on the Grammy-nominated album “New Moon Rising”). He returned to Wisconsin in 1989\, played with local bluegrass groups the Rounders and Nob Hill Boys\, and Western swing bands the Western Box Turtles (including Asleep at the Wheel steel guitarist Eddie Rivers) and his own group\, the Best Westerns.\n\nAdditionally\, Hembree has appeared as a guest lecturer and instructor at various music workshops\, seminars\, and film presentations\, as well as in Bill Monroe tribute shows on “A Prairie Home Companion” and at North Carolina’s MerleFest (performing with Del McCoury\, Roland White\, Blake Williams\, Peter Rowan\, and Bobby Hicks). He also appears in the feature-length documentary film “Powerful: Bill Monroe Remembered\,” directed by Joe Gray and produced by the International Bluegrass Music Museum.\n\nThe Band\nAs experienced journeymen of the WI bluegrass scene\, Michael Falk\, Starr Moss\, ‘Nick’ Vanhaute\, Paul Kienitz (Bigtooth\, Squirrel Gravy\, Shauncey Ali Quartet\, New Pioneers\, Nob Hill Boys\, etc.)…you can count on solid back-up\, a unique blend of driving classics\, original songs and masterly instrumentals that support the bands sound. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/mark-hembree-band-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20260226T053439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T053746Z UID:10585-1777487400-1777494600@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:ROUND ROBIN w/ TRICIA ALEXANDER DESCRIPTION:Round robin led by TRICIA ALEXANDER– (performer\, poet\, healer\, “with a voice\, music and lyrics that resonate the heart”) done informally\, not from the stage\, no microphones. This is a lovely gathering of singers\, songwriters\, musicians and music appreciators\, poets\, and storytellers held somewhat regularly on the last Wednesday of each month. \nTraditional Round Robin protocol applies – everyone is part of the circle and has an opportunity to: play\, pass or request a song from someone in particular or from anyone in the circle. \nEveryone is welcome to attend. $5 cover for musicians and audience. Come early and have a bite to eat- therein lies our sustenance. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/round-robin-w-tricia-alexander-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T201500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T201500 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20260130T020259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T052443Z UID:10485-1777666500-1777666500@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:CASH BOX KINGS w/ Queen Lee Kanehira DESCRIPTION:For a moment\, this was scheduled for Saturday May 2.  Now it is scheduled for Friday May 1. \nAlligator Recording artists the CASH BOX KINGS are bona fide blues royalty. Co-led by real-deal Chicago blues vocalist and songwriter OSCAR WILSON and songwriter\, harmonica giant and singer JOE NOSEK\, the band plays masterfully raw and unvarnished houserocking blues. Wilson’s huge\, gritty vocals and Nosek’s powerhouse harmonica fuel their razor-sharp original songs. BILLY FLYNN is on guitar. \nThe Kings will be joined by QUEEN LEE KANEHIRA\, recognized as one of the premier blues and boogie woogie piano players in the world today. She was the winner of the inaugural 2019 Chicago International Blues Piano Competition. She regularly tours throughout Europe\, Asia\, and North America as a solo artist (and as a member of the Cash Box Kings). She was a featured artist for the Otis Span Tribute concert at the 2024 Chicago Blues Festival. \n\n \n \n \n \nMixing tough Chicago and Delta blues\, jumping proto-rock ‘n’ roll\, and steamrolling “bluesabilly” (their original mix of Chicago blues and Memphis rockabilly)\, they attack every song they play with contemporary authority and old school authenticity. With their top shelf musicianship and trademark good humor\, the Cash Box Kings are a one-of-a-kind blues band. In the words of MOJO magazine\, the band is “flawless.” URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/cash-box-kings-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20260305T193903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T025258Z UID:10606-1777752000-1777752000@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:SUNNY GABLE DESCRIPTION:SUNNY GABLE is a talented musician\, award winning songwriter\, and the charismatic front woman for the band Mean Irene. She was born and raised in Illinois and Colorado\, where she developed a love for music at a young age. Sunny’s passion for singing and songwriting led her to pursue a career in music\, and she has been performing for audiences across the country for many years. \nCurrently residing in Mancos\, Colorado Sunny continues to create and perform music with her band Mean Irene\, blending rock\, country\, and blues to create a unique sound that is all their own. Her powerful vocals and commanding stage presence have won over fans and critics alike\, and she has become known for her electrifying live performances. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/sunny-gable/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20260330T025117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T025153Z UID:10630-1777921200-1777921200@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:GARNET ROGERS DESCRIPTION:GARNET ROGERS \nRumored to be his last tour to the States. Glad and grateful that he has added this show to his tour to honor our long history. \nIMPORTANT NOTE regarding FOOD:   This show being on a Monday\, when we are not usually open\, we are offering a limited menu of just 2-3 items\, and we will be sending an e-mail  a week before the show to ask you to choose between them so we can prepare properly and serve quickly. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/garnet-rogers-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20251207T175742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T184302Z UID:10338-1778184000-1778184000@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:MARK ERELLI DESCRIPTION: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 Marc Cohn\, Watchhouse\, Josh Ritter\, and many others; released fourteen solo albums and three albums with his bluegrass band Barnstar!; and produced two records for GRAMMY-winning artist Lori McKenna. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/mark-erelli-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20251211T174441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T185050Z UID:10372-1778272200-1778272200@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:VANCE GILBERT DESCRIPTION:VANCE GILBERT \n“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. \nVance’s new album\, “The Mother Of Trouble”\, features Grammy winner Lori McKenna on background vocals\, Juno award recipient and Bonnie Raitt Grammy hit song co-writer Joey Landreth on guitars\, and Americana-Roots master mandolinist Joe K. Walsh. With 4 bullies\, 4 deaths (3 of them murders)\, 3 moms\, 2 accidents\, 2 Black people\, 2 dogs\, 1 dog ball\, 1 gay kid\, and 1 missed flight thanks to gas station sushi\, this album benefits from the gifts of time and experience honing songwriting skills that put this most vital of acoustic storytellers at the top of the game. \nOh\, and Management wants to make sure to tell you that this is the 14th release for this acoustic stalwart. \n\n \n \n \n \n30 years into his career\, the songwriter’s influence can be felt all over the contemporary Folk and Americana realm as he has helped pave the way for many of the BIPOC artists who have followed. \nVance was born and raised in the Philadelphia area. Starting out hoping to be an R&B and jazz singer once at college\, there he discovered his affinity for the storytelling sensibilities of the acoustic singer-songwriter thing. Word spread like wildfire about Gilbert’s stage-owning singing and playing\, and Shawn Colvin invited him to be special guest on her 1992 Fat City tour where he took much of America by storm and by surprise. “With the voice of an angel\, the wit of a devil\, and the guitar playing of a god..” wrote the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. \nNoted not only for being the ever consummate performer\, Gilbert has recorded 13 albums\, including 5 for Philo/Rounder Records. Along with being opener of choice for artists as varied as Arlo Guthrie\, Anita Baker\, The Milk Carton Kids\, and Southside Johnny\, the mid 2000’s found Gilbert opening 150+ shows for comedian George Carlin. \nGilbert has also been a prominent presence at some of the world’s most prestigious gatherings and halls\, among them the Newport\, Winnipeg\, Rocky Mountain\, Calgary\, Ottawa\, and Falcon Ridge Folk festivals\, the Kate Wolf Music Festival\, and Australia’s Woodford Folk and Mullum Music Festivals\, Mountain Stage\, Boston’s Symphony Hall\, Nashville’s Lyman Auditorium\, The Barns at Wolftrap\, and a private party for his veterinarian where there was terrific lo-mein. \nMost recently he’s been the opener of choice for Mad About You/Stranger Things star Paul Reiser’s stand-up shows (50 +) for the last 7 years\, along with his own busy acoustic music touring and coaching schedule. That current schedule includes Vance’sMondayNightAcousticPajamaParty on YouTube. Having started the first week of the pandemic in 2020\, Vance has played a live\, themed\, weekly 90 minute mixed bag of originals and cover tunes to a rotating following of about 200 folks. 10 to 20% of his weekly tip jar is donated to a local 501(c)3 of his choice. At the time of this writing\, having done 155 of these shows has become newsworthy in itself. \nGilbert has been a songwriting\, performance\, and voice coach all around the world\, kinda\, from Australia to Winnipeg\, at all the festivals above plus The Kerrville and Rocky Mountain Song Schools\, he is currently on staff as Instructor/Professor at the University Of Colorado Denver and has a decade worth of summer programs at the Berklee College Of Music under his belt. What? Private coaching? Yes\, 6-10 students weekly too. \nConsidered by many to be an integral part of the national folk scene\, his previous record “Good Good Man” features an eclectic roster of musical types including rocker Mike Posner\, world renowned Celtic harpist Aine Minough\, bluesman Chris Smither\, and Al Green’s organist Stacey Wade. \nGilbert runs 3 to 4 miles ever so slowly 5 days a week to stay sharp for the road and does historical aviation research and model building just for great nerdy fun. \nHe even has a tune on a Grammy Nominated children’s album. How rounded is that? URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/vance-gilbert-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20260402T224118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T224118Z UID:10663-1778351400-1778351400@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:WRITE ON THE RIVER 2026 DESCRIPTION:There is a city-wide arts event on this day. \nOur 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. \nOther activities throughout the day include Plein Air & Chalk The Walk & Dwight Foster Public Library showing of WI PBS “Welcome Poets” about Wisconsin Poet Laureate Nick Gulig and Lorine Neidecker. \n  URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/write-on-the-river-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20251208T211218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T041803Z UID:10347-1778788800-1778788800@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:ORDINARY ELEPHANT DESCRIPTION: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 the strength of their breakout album\, Before I Go\, and two years later\, they returned with the similarly lauded Honest\, which the Associated Press hailed as “one of the best Americana albums of the year.” \nThe band’s new stripped-down\, self-titled collection is the purest distillation of their sound yet\, showcasing the arresting power of the couple’s gorgeous harmonies and intricate fretwork. The songs are timeless\, rooted in rich\, character-driven storytelling\, and the performances are similarly transportive\, fueled by delicately intertwined banjo\, guitar\, and octave mandolin. Though the songs were born out of a period of deep uncertainty\, the record itself is a work of profound self-assurance\, one delivered by a duo whose personal and professional lives embody the limitless possibility of honest\, organic collaboration. Press play on Ordinary Elephant and you’ll hear more than just a husband and wife; you’ll hear the sound of sincerity and commitment\, of patience and gratitude\, of learning to let go of expectation and revel in the simple beauty of the moment. \n\n \n \n \n \nNominated for 2024 IFMA Album of the Year by Folk Alliance International \n“…earthy economy of the songwriting\, where songs are plucked and crafted with care. It results in something ornate\, carefully curated\, a neatly woven tapestry\, time and experience in every stitch.”\n— Tom Harding\, Americana UK \n“I’m a big fan of Ordinary Elephant—their intimate songs\, the weaving harmonies\, and the stories that draw you in as if you were gathered around an enchanted campfire.”- Eliza Gilkyson \n“It is pure. It’s masterful. It is brilliant in the simplicity of two voices and two instruments spinning together\, intertwining in utter beauty and perfection\, even in its imperfections.”- Red Line Roots \n“Ordinary Elephant showcase folk music at its best. Commentary of social issues\, a focus on the importance of family and seeking out the highest human aspirations\, delivered with tender care and precision – never over-playing or needing to throw in tricks.”- Listening Through The Lens URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/ordinary-elephant-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20260226T200059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T203711Z UID:10596-1778875200-1778875200@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:CAROL MONTAG DESCRIPTION:“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 \n“Upon hearing her music I was stunned and couldn’t wait to write about her. Once I even rented a bus and took a bunch of Register reporters and editors on a trip across Iowa to hear Carol sing at Stone City. Carol has a true gift and is a true Iowa treasure. Her music is powerful\, beautiful\, harmonic\, soulful\, and real… I’d match her voice and ability to engage an audience with any female vocalist anywhere.” – Julie Gammack\, former Des Moines Register reporter \n“Carol has a touch of homespun about her\, but she takes the stage like a pro.” – Chuck Mitchell\, songwriter and actor \n\n \n \n \n \n  URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/carol-montag/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20260402T224308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T230617Z UID:10665-1778963400-1778963400@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:SATCHEL PAIGE & friends DESCRIPTION:RUTHIE MCQUINN & NICK LANG are likely to be on board. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/satchel-paige-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20260210T011505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T231040Z UID:10524-1779566400-1779566400@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:LONESOME BILL CAMPLIN DESCRIPTION:Our very owner\, Mr. Lonesome\, goes it alone.  (This date was originally for May 9- sorry for any problems the change may have caused.) URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/lonesome-bill-camplin-43/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20260226T053552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T053552Z UID:10587-1779906600-1779913800@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:ROUND ROBIN w/ TRICIA ALEXANDER DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/round-robin-w-tricia-alexander-10/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20251207T175822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T204156Z UID:10328-1780086600-1780086600@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:SARAH MORRIS/ KELLEY SMITH DESCRIPTION:A special evening shared by 2 Minnesota songwriters: ticket link follows bios. \nSARAH MORRIS ‘s endearingly honest\, expertly penned songs encourage audiences to pull away from the big picture and get caught up in the magic of our everyday minutia\, the rainy day ache in her sunlit voice granting us permission to escape into stories at once hauntingly familiar and uniquely her own. \nIn 2016\, Sarah was a top four finalist in the NewSong Music Contest at Lincoln Center in New York City\, 2nd place winner of the Chris Austin Songwriting Competition at MerleFest in Wilkesboro\, NC\, and an Americana semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition. In 2018\, she went on to win the Kerrville New Folk Competition\, collecting an honorable mention at the Telluride Troubadour contest along the way.  More recently\, Sarah was named Midwest Country Music Organization’s Songwriter of the Year for the third time. \nIn 2023\, Sarah released her 5th album of originals\, ‘Here’s To You’\, which was recently awarded ‘Album of the Year’ by the Midwest Country Music Organization. \nProduced by Dave Mehling\, Dave Franklin of The Big Takeover said of Here’s To You\, \n“It’s a triumph. An album of space and restraint\, any note played\, every word uttered feels perfectly and purposely placed. The album is a beautiful blend of groove and grace\, intimacy and entertainment\, fun\, and feeling. What more could you ask for? What indeed?” \n“Rootsy singer Sarah Morris offers a Norah Jones-like approach to Americana\, smoothing overs its rough edges with a butter-velvety voice and an intimate songwriting style.”  Chris Riemenschneider\, Star Tribune. \nInclined toward the intimacy of live performance\, Sarah spends a remarkable amount of time on stage. \nDeeply committed to the Twin Cities’ life-giving music community\, Morris hosted an online interview program called\, “Hey\, I Miss You\,” to amplify the work of her peers\, and currently can be found online collaborating with musicians for a Youtube series of under-rehearsed cover songs filmed in her laurel green bathroom. \nAs a writer\, lover\, mother\, and witness\, Morris invites us to join her in missing the forest for the trees\, with songs that count and celebrate the glorious details of our messy\, magical\, everyday lives. \nFolksinger-songwriter KELLEY SMITH is a hopeless romantic who fancies old poetry and grandpa sweaters. All at once whimsical and haunting\, Smith delivers deeply affecting lyrics with wry charm and a time traveler’s voice. Prone to melancholy and daydreaming\, Kelley spent her childhood roaming the woods of Minnesota and singing to forest animals. To this day\, her longing for that landscape runs deep and seems to find its way into her songs in one way or another. \nRaised by musicians\, Smith always had music in her bones\, but it wasn’t until she was 40 and a mother of four that her first record\, Moon Child (2022)\, came to be. As an insomniac\, she wrote this first batch of songs by moonlight. They evoke a sense of belonging\, juxtaposed with escapism\, as she croons about long-term love\, grief\, and her draw to the night sky. ”Her authentic\, rootsy sound\, falling somewhere between country\, folk\, bluegrass and old-time music\, is a pitch-perfect vehicle for the themes she explores…” – Adventures in Americana \nSince 2022\, Kelley has been honored to share stages with folks such as Charlie Parr\, Kelly Hunt\, Wild Horses\, Dave Simonett\, Alan Sparhawk\, Stephen Wilson Jr.\, The Weary Ramblers\, and Drew Peterson. Most often performing solo or as a duo\, Smith interprets old folk songs on guitar and banjo\, in addition to her original music. \n“Her ability to close the distance from the stage to your ears\, while portioning out strong emotions\, keeps you constantly leaning in more and more.” – Smouse In The House \n”[Smith] has been making waves in the local folk and Americana scene. Her rustic sound\, combined with relatable gut-punchy lyrics has been resonating with audiences up north and beyond.” – Southern Minn Scene \n”…armed only with her guitar and a spine-tingling voice\, you couldn’t tell she’s only been at this a couple years. Smith transported the room into a realm of enchantment both beautiful and sorrowful. With deeply affecting lyrics and haunting melodies\, Smith shared stories we could all relate to. Her solo acoustic set created an atmosphere of intimacy and vulnerability\, allowing the audience to connect on a deep and personal level..” – Adventures in Americana URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/sarah-morris-kelley-smith-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20260326T164832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T164832Z UID:10641-1780689600-1780689600@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:LONESOME BILL CAMPLIN DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/lonesome-bill-camplin-46/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153946 CREATED:20260319T183445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T030024Z UID:10628-1780776000-1780776000@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:PIPER ROAD SPRING BAND DESCRIPTION:From the band: \nBrian Lucus (Looper) leads fellow FIENDS Bill Kangaroo\, Bob Mason\, Mark Hembree\, and Mike Schmidt to the Listening Room @ the historic Café Carpe. Special Guests are expected. \nTicket link coming soon URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/piper-road-12/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR