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, poets, and storytellers held regularly on the last Thursday of each month (except sometimes). Traditional Round Robin […]
Sonofmel is the psuedonym of Hayward, Wisconsin's John Adler. He's a deep thinker who sees symbols and human connection in all things, and his album "Springtime in a Foreign City" details moments of his life travelling the world. He's joined by Jordan "Slideman" Grunow of Ashland, WI, for a memorable Scenic Route full of original […]
Literary artist MICHAEL HECHT will present a personal view as a tribute to Martin Luther King utilizing written excerpts, visuals, personal discussion, and writings. Musical accompaniment by Bill Camplin. Deborah Green opens the evening. She has been a songwriter for over 20 years. She recently moved to the Milwaukee area from the southwest, but forgot to […]
Oneida Indian author and poet LOUIS V. CLARK III will read from his book "How to Be an Indian in the 21st Century". This book received an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Wisconsin Library Association in 2018. Written with the rhythms of Oneida oral storytelling traditions, this new Wisconsin Historical Society Press memoir weaves poems and […]
TRICIA ALEXANDER and JEFF MASON first met at the Cafe Carpe almost 20 years ago. They were drawn to each other’s style of play, chord voicings, musical influences and energy. They played several gigs together (often with help from percussionist of light Alpha Stewart, Jr) and then took different musical paths. They reunited recently at the monthly Song […]
