STRANGLED DARLINGS

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 live show. Taking a cello and making it a hip hop bass. Taking mandolin and slapping it like a stubborn mule. The Portland-based duo has […]

NEW PIONEERS

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 music locally, regionally, and nationally for many years. The Pioneer’s lead singer and guitarist, Jerry Wicentowski, has been described by country music historian Bill Malone […]

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RUSTY BELLE/ HAYWARD WILLIAMS

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 Courtesy" has received some great early press: "Rusty Belle’s songs include a magnificent fusion of genres from country to rock and blues to 80s pop, […]

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PETE JONNSON/ TRICIA ALEXANDER/ BILL CAMPLIN

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 music and performance - which ranges from soothing and deeply spiritual to social commentary and humor. Singer, songwriter, performance poet, accomplished guitarist, percussionist and harmonica […]

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TONY FURTADO

Tony Furtado is an indie record label's dream artist. He has lived primarily on the road for the last two decades. He is gregarious, engaging and entertaining, on and off stage. He's been called a genius on banjo and slide guitar and his own creative interpretation- hybrid of Americana and indie rock is captivating. Onstage, […]