SLAID CLEAVES spins stories with a novelist’s eye and a poet’s heart. Childhood friend Rod Picott, who has co-written with Slaid on several indelible blue-collar vignettes over the years (“Broke Down,” “Sinner’s Prayer,” “Bring It On,” “Black T-‐shirt”) says, “Slaid is my favorite co-writer. He’s a smart writer with a gift for wringing the most out of a […]
ANNA TIVEL and JEFFREY MARTIN - you can't go wrong with this double hitter ANNA TIVEL has spent some quality hours in a dodge caravan repeating lyrical lines over and over until the words fall in time with the windshield wipers, or until the gas light comes on. Anna gained a number of fans by playing […]
Round robin song circle 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! Traditional Round Robin protocol applies – everyone is part of the circle and has […]
KAREN JOHNSON started performing at the Café Carpe in 1998. She says she counts herself so very fortunate to have the opportunity to perform at such a wonderful place! (aww.. Ed.) Karen retired early from her career as a 4th grade teacher. She now enjoys many opportunities to visit her grown children. Joan Baez, Nanci […]
Tickets only available if someone cancels. Please click on the link below and leave a note and some contact info in the Discussion section to state your desire for tickets. LUCY KAPLANSKY is a rare vocal talent, “a truly gifted performer...full of enchanting songs” (New York Times). Blending country, folk and pop styles, she has the […]
