Cafe Carpe

2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, except when other Carpe musical events displace it. Irish music players and audience welcome.

(NOTA BENE: The Irish Session will not be held tonight- moved to Tuesday March 7.) Wisconsin-born songwriter JOHN STATZ is working on a new recording project, the follow-up to his acclaimed TULSA, produced by JEFFREY FOUCAULT.  John describes what this endeavor may include: "I have been writing love songs lately, specifically about the kinds of […]

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. The Pioneer’s lead singer and guitarist, Jerry Wicentowski, has been […]

Two special performers share the evening- please call to reserve at 920-563-9391. GAELYNN LEA is a musician from Duluth, MN. She has been playing violin for over twenty years. First classically trained, she began learning traditional Celtic and American fiddle tunes at the age of 18. During her college years Gaelynn started sitting in with various folk/rock […]

MARK STUART is a full-time touring musical artist, bringing his years of experience to the stage. His focus is on the songs he has penned and recorded, delivered with a soulful singing voice and highly memorable guitar playing. After many years on the Americana/Folk circuit, Stuart has cultivated a very rounded performance. His show consists of […]