TAYLOR JAMES DONSKEY is a lover and writer of songs. Although he has become known for his work as a sideman (bass, vocals, trumpet, trombone, percussion), Donskey considers himself a songwriter and band leader ahead of all else.< Raised in La Crosse, Wisconsin and influenced by his time in the Driftless Region, he picked up […]
The family has decided to cancel the live streaming event. An evening of music by the talented Reinhardt family. Many Fort locals know KAREN REINHARDT. who also helps the Carpe out by waitressing occasionally. Headlining the Von Carpe Family Singers are ERIC REINHARDT, Karen’s younger brother, and FRANCINE CICARRELLI from Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Eric began […]
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. Traditional Round Robin protocol […]
A self-described “tree-hugger that watches NASCAR, and Buddhist with a gun below the seat,” GRANT PEEPLES is known for his axe-sharp socio-political tunes, raucous humor and heart-gigging ballads. He is the recipient of the Focus Foundation Award for Creative Excellence, which cited the “humor, compassion and wisdom of his songs,” and their "unflinching social insight […]
