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RANDY SABIEN "Jazz violinists usually draw from one of two traditions. The best of both can be found in the superb Randy Sabien... he combines classical technique and folk energy in a program that's still strictly jazz." USA TODAY "...The resulting sound is swinging, rocking, rhythmic and bluesy with a fiddle that often plays more […]

D. PATRICK KLAYBOR is a singer songwriter with an Earth friendly, conscience inspiring message, wrapped in a fun fusion of all music genres style.  He appeared here in a concert for the Sacred Sites Run. Soaring from Menominee Indian Reservation roots, WADE FERNANDEZ  knows how to both soothe and rock. With versatility, he honors tradition while […]

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 except when they don't, like this 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 […]

"Equal parts Townes Van Zant and Woody Guthrie. A remarkably competent finger style guitarist and arguably one of new folk's most gifted new lyricists." Averaging over 100 shows per year, CHAD ELLIOTT has been on the road for more than a decade performing a blend of roots, blues and folk music. He has played across […]