Cafe Carpe

Anyone not familiar with the music of Bill Staines is in for a special treat. Singing mostly his own songs, he has become one of the most popular and durable […]

Thoughtful indie folk music (Americana doom pop) by people young, hungry & in the area so why not come give them a listen? STRANGLED DARLINGS brings a punk intensity to their […]

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.* Its various members have been involved with traditional […]

Teaming up with local Wisconsinite  HAYWARD WILLIAMS, New England's RUSTY BELLE makes its debut at the Carpe.  Drummer Zach made great contributions on Bill Camplin's "Old Bones" record. RUSTY BELLE'S   "Common […]

Song swaps are fun!! Lots of different talent thrown together and inspiring each other. TRICIA ALEXANDER- Joy-filled, uplifting and inspiring are some of the words used to describe Tricia Alexander’s […]