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SUMMARY:LONESOME BILL CAMPLIN
DESCRIPTION:Tax day\, and no one to play with?  Join Lonesome Bill for some soothing and gut-wrenching music. \nPlease call 920-563-9391 to reserve.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/lonesome-bill/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170414T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170414T230000
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SUMMARY:CHICAGO FARMER
DESCRIPTION:CHICAGO FARMER\, the moniker Bloomington\, Illinois’ Cody Diekhoff performs and writes under\, is set to independently release his 7th album titled Midwest Side Stories on September 30\, 2016.\nMidwest Side Stories is about hope\, depression\, job loss\, meth\, skateboards\, a divided nation\, used cars\, the late shift\, farms\, factories\, the destruction of our environment\, and still being around to sing about it. The new release contains ten tracks all of which were written by Diekhoff (pronounced dee-cough)\, with the exception of the John Hartford classic “I’m Still Here”. \nLyrically driven\, Chicago Farmer delves into the social and political issues of today’s world\, taking it all in and putting it back through music as a commentary on modern times in the Midwest. With his unfeigned and relatable approach\, Chicago Farmer has earned a place in the heart of his generation’s rise of protest songs. He composes music written and sung by and for the working class\, the “regular person”\, bringing to mind modern day folk tales.\n\n “I love Chicago Farmer’s singing and playing and songs\, but it’s the intention behind the whole of his work that moves me to consider him the genuine heir to Arlo Guthrie or Ramblin’ Jack Elliott. He knows the shell game that goes on under folk music…which is sacred to me. Chicago farmer is my brother\, if you like me you’ll love him.” — Todd Snider\n“My favorite discovery of last year\, Chicago Farmer was near the top of my festival must see list. His songs feature a warmth and a sense of humor that recalls Arlo Guthrie along with many other of the greats in the singer-songwriter genre\, though he truly does stand on his own. Featuring a sense of lyrical energy and quirky word play that can bring a smile to even the most jaded of music aficionados\, his Saturday afternoon set was a highlight of the weekend. If he is ever anywhere near your hometown\, I cannot urge you strongly enough to go.” -Rex Thompson festivalfamily.com \nPlease call 920-563-9391 to reserve.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/chicago-farmer/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170413T213000
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SUMMARY:NEW PIONEERS
DESCRIPTION: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.  Its various members have been involved with traditional music locally\, regionally\, and nationally for many years. \nThe Pioneer’s lead singer and guitarist\, Jerry Wicentowski\, has been described by country music historian Bill Malone as “One of the finest singers in bluegrass music”. Jerry has also performed and recorded with such bluegrass greats as Tim O’Brien\, Andy Statman\, Byron Berline\, Tony Trischka and others. Mike Schmidt of Spring Green\, Wisconsin\, is the group’s banjo player. This former French horn player has been a Nashville session musician and member of the popular Wisconsin-based bluegrass bands\, Alive ‘n’ Pickin’ and the Piper Road Spring Band. He also performs occasionally with his wife Lori. Bruce King of Art Stevenson and High Water – also formerly of Alive ‘n’ Pickin’ – is on mandolin. Bruce and Mike are veterans of the Great Northern Bluegrass Festival in Mole Lake\, WI – performing there every year from 1977 to 1982. Fiddle player Paul Kienitz is a member in good standing of regional bluegrass favorites\, The Nob Hill Boys. Bass player John Jirak also has played banjo with various folks in the northeastern WI and Madison areas\, most notably with the Green Bay based Fox River Flyer. As a bass player\, he’s performed shows with the Chicago Bluegrass Band\, Miltown Ramblers\, Krause Family\, Old Cool\, Spare Time Bluegrass Band\, Bob Steeno and The Old Truck\, and Down From the Hills\, and currently Madison’s newest\, Kettle Moraine. \nLike them on Facebook.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/new-pioneers-38/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170408T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170408T230000
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SUMMARY:THE RADIO WRANGLERS
DESCRIPTION:The Wranglers will play after the previously-announced Songwriters’ Showcase. \nTHE RADIO WRANGLERS hail from Wisconsin and are heavily influenced by the sounds of the 1930’s\, 40’s and 50’s with influences ranging from Country and Western\, Western Swing\, and Honky Tonk. The band has had the pleasure of playing at Opryland in Nashville\, and opening for such acts as Wayne Hancock and Carolyn Martin’s Western Swing Band. They strive to encapsulate the sounds of traditional 1940’s and 50’s Country and Western music\, while adding their own tunes to the long-lasting tradition they so greatly admire. From Waltzes to Boogies\, hot swing to high and lonesome blues\, you do not want to miss this band’s unique blend of true American music! \nDrawing influences from such artists as Bob Wills\, Ernest Tubb\, Milton Brown\, Jack Gurhrie\, Tex Williams\, Webb Pierce\, Hank Thompson\, and Hank Williams\, The Radio Wranglers also write original music with a taste of the past. Fronted by the twin fiddle team of Blaine And Ruthie McQuinn on fiddle and vocals\, The Radio Wranglers are Danny Tyksinski on lead guitar\, and Ed Novak on rhythm guitar\, and Peyton Lencho on doghouse bass. \nThe Radio Wranglers have had the good fortune of playing the Nashville Boogie for two consecutive years\, including being the band for the Western Wear Fashion show! And in November 2015\, they have been nominated for an Ameripolitan Award for Western Swing group. \nPlease call 920-563-9391 to reserve.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/the-radio-wranglers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170408T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170408T203000
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SUMMARY:SONGWRITERS showcase until 8:30/ RADIO WRANGLERS at 8:30
DESCRIPTION:A group of songwriters are having a workshop during the day\, and will be sharing their work from about 5:30-8:30.  Public is welcome to come to listen- no charge. \nAfter 8:30 the RADIO WRANGLERS will take the stage. See separate event page for that.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/songwriters-night-2/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170407T223000
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SUMMARY:MUSTARD'S RETREAT- CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Mustard’s Retreat had to cancel for health reasons.  Darn. \nMUSTARD’S RETREAT (David Tamulevich and Michael Hough)\, met in Ann Arbor\, MI in 1974\, as short order cooks. Discovering a mutual interest in music/writing and performing\, they put together 3 songs one day after work\, and took them to the legendary Ark coffeehouse’s open mike night. They were a hit\, and\, on the spot\, were invited back to do a 45 minute set 2 weeks later. Within a year and a half they had both quit the restaurant and were doing music full time. 40 years later\, they have 12 highly acclaimed recordings of their own\, plus 3 more CDs with their songwriting collective\, The Yellow Room Gang. \nWhile both Tamulevich and Hough are grounded in the early traditional 60s folk music boom\, they also were influenced by the songwriters of that time\, and their shows represent an eclectic blend of music\, old and new\, with a big dash of storytelling. “We have never performed the same show twice\,” says Tamulevich\, “Each night is its own unique moment\, unique audience. For us\, that is the exciting thing\, the magic: to craft a shared experience and leave people entertained and moved…and with moments and songs they will take away with them and remember\, ponder\, rediscover; hopefully for years to come.” \nMany of those moments are the result of their well-respected and broad body of original material\, written both individually and together. “We take our writing very seriously.” says Tamulevich\, “No matter if it is a serious or humorous song. A song is a tool to communicate a feeling or a story\, …to connect and find some common ground….and we want them to be as effective as we can make it. It is a challenge that we happily embrace. Each song is a unique puzzle\, and it is fun to see where it can and does take you as you write it. Michael and I are both very different people and writers; having different strengths\, and that diversity\, when we can get it right\, can make a song a whole lot richer and more effective. It is a very rewarding process.” \nSpike Barkin\, who produces the prestigious Roots of American Music Festival at New York City’s Lincoln Center\, wrote to thank them for their “folk from the heart\,” going on to say it seemed like David and Michael “take your living room on the road with you and invite people in as friends.” David Siglin\, of Ann Arbor’s premier folk club\, The Ark\, where Mustard’s Retreat did that first open mike\, and have head-lined many\, many times since said\, “In order to last\, there has to be more than just talent – you have to enjoy playing\, enjoy audiences and enjoy being in front of them. Audiences go to your shows because they know they will be entertained.” Margie Rosenkranz\, manager of the Eighth Step at Proctor’s Theatre in Schenectady\, NY\, who has presented Mustard’s Retreat many times\, said a Mustard’s Retreat show “reminds us why we’re doing this\, pulls people together\,” adding that the duo transcends the vagaries of passing trends because they remain so “in tune with the audience.” \n“I work with them several times a year and always wish it was more.” said Canadian songwriter Garnet Rogers\, who also produced their landmark recording The Wind and the Crickets. “The thing that always impresses me is the incredible openness they have with the audience. They stand up there and just radiate friendliness; the audience is included in the whole process\, encouraged to sing along and talk back. I’ve learned a lot from them in that sense.” \n“They are so warm and friendly and giving on stage\, completely in touch with their audience\,” said Tom Paxton\, a folk music star for more than 40 years. “There are no barriers at all\, and you just love to watch that and be part of it. But the thing that strikes me about them from Jump Street – and that makes it all work so well – is that their time is so tight. Michael is such a wonderful\, simple bass player; his time is just flawless. And that’s why two guys can move you musically the way they do – they have a gorgeous sense of time and tempo\, a real musicality to what they do. They’re nice guys on stage and entertaining as hell\, but there’s also music in them.” \nPlease call 920-563-9391 to reserve.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/mustards-retreat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170405T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170405T210000
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SUMMARY:IRISH SESSION
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URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/irish-session-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170401T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170401T223000
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SUMMARY:CAMPEAU & CRAIG
DESCRIPTION:Mitch Thomas and Fred Campeau and Jim and Vivian Craig have put together a ukeclectic show that promises to bring a smile\, and maybe a tear or two. \nIn addition to their tight vocal blending\, the foursome stretch out with some instrumental surprises: Viv and Mitch on ukuleles\, Fred on guitar\, banjo\, and Hawaiian resonator guitar\, and Jim on concertina\, guitar\, and bass ukulele (yes\, you read that right). There’ll be old songs\, blue songs\, and some new songs\, written by Jim and Viv. \nFred Campeau and Mitch Thomas have been a team since the early 70’s\, when they met while both were performing around Chicago. Fred plays guitar\, banjo\, fiddle and harmonica\, and was a long-time member of the Volo Bogtrotters. In addition to playing guitar\, banjo and ukulele\, Mitch teaches choir\, theater and uke\, and is a two-time winner of the Wheatland Festival Folksinging Contest. \nJim and Vivian Craig have been harmonizing for almost forty years. They’re known for their heartfelt deliveries of such songs as Woody Guthrie’s “Deportees\,” to their lively delivery of “Lydia\, The Tattooed Lady.” Whether singing a ballad or a humorous tune together\, few husband and wife duos sing of love and devotion with as much believability as Jim and Viv. The Craigs are the proud owners of Hogeye Music in Evanston. \nWhen not loosely affiliated with Mitch and Fred\, Jim and Viv perform with Chicago-based Na Mele Aloha\, an Hawaiian music ensemble. \nAny of you who used to frequent the Green Dragon would have fond memories of them all. \nPlease call 920-563-9391 to reserve.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/craigs-campeau-and-thomas/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170331T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170331T230000
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SUMMARY:ERNIE HENDRICKSON
DESCRIPTION:Please call 920-563-9391 to reserve. \n“In today’s overly produced pop music market\, Ernie Hendrickson is a diamond in the rough; born of heart\, soul and grit.”\n– A. Owens www.4twk – international music \n“This inspiring artist defies categories by blending folk and country with rock and jazz”\n-Kim Wheeler\, Rockford Register Star  \n“Surely a cutting-edge singer/songwriter of tomorrow\, Ernie Hendrickson lives enough in the past to keep what Bob Dylan\, James Taylor and Kris Kristofferson have done alive and thriving for generations.”\n-Jim Hagerty\, Rock River Times  \n“His music easily justifies the mention of his name in the same context as\, dare-it-be-said\, genre power house Ryan Adams.”\nFady Khalil – Jambands.com \n“Dark and pretty songs. Ernie Hendrickson is finding a niche in the indie folk Americana segment. He is a storyteller like Harry Nilsson in a country mood.”\n– Hans Werksman\, Here Comes The Flood \n“Whether exploring tribal beats or graceful homegrown country hymnals\, E. Hendrickson stretches the song-writing pallet. He is drawing influences from Gram Parsons’ Burrito Brothers\, straight through the heart of the America’s Blues tradition.”\n– Martin Halo\, JamBase \nFor ERNIE HENDRICKSON\, the hill country is as much a state of mind as a physical locale\, as the deep but beautifully casual songs on his new One for the Dreamers eloquently remind us. In the hill country of Ernie’s imagination\, the high ground provides an elevated vantage point that enables his listeners to perceive how time can leave important matters unfinished\, or tie up loose ends with sometimes heartbreaking finality. Yet the hill country is\, of course\, a real place\, and where Ernie comes from. The Wisconsin native grew up in what’s called that state’s Driftless Area\, where Midwestern flatness gives way to a more rounded landscape\, so it’s natural that that he chose to record One for the Dreamers nestled among the neatly arranged hills of Middle Tennessee. \nRecorded at Lamplight Studios in rural Primm Springs\, Tenn.\, 2013’s One for the Dreamers was anchored by producer-drummer Chad Cromwell (Neil Young\, Mark Knopfler)\, songwriter-producer-bassist Kevin “Swine” Grantt (Brad Paisley\, Jamey Johnson\, Willie Nelson)\, and Pete Wasner (Vince Gill) on piano\, organ\, and wurlitzer. Special guests include legendary harmonica player Mickey Raphael (Willie Nelson\, Guy Clark)\, pianist Reese Wynans (Stevie Ray Vaughan\, Buddy Guy)\, and rising Americana singer-songwriter Lera Lynn on harmony vocals. \nThere’s a concordance of topography and emotion at work in the new record that comes out of Ernie’s life as a traveling musician and an intuitive record maker—Midwestern openness meets Nashville experience\, you could say. Like the great American singers and songwriters who have inspired him—performers such as Neil Young\, Jerry Garcia and Willie Nelson—Ernie seeks the light amidst the ever-present perils of darkness. \nBorn and raised in the Midwest\, Ernie Hendrickson grew up on a steady diet of Willie Nelson\, Bob Dylan\, Neil Young\, Cat Stevens\, and Jerry Garcia. These early heroes opened the gates to the deep well of American roots music which he continues to draw inspiration from. In 2007 he self-produced and released a highly acclaimed solo record\, Down the Road\, of which the Illinois Entertainer deemed “Groundbreaking” and pushed him straight onto the Midwest’s radar as an emerging singer-songwriter. Hendrickson set the talent bar high in the studio for this album with a cast of players that included the subtle and angelic backing vocals of his sister\, Kelly Hendrickson\, and the legendary harmonica player\, Howard Levy (Bela Fleck & The Flecktones\, Paul Simon)\, aligned with an all-star group of Chicago musicians. \nHendrickson’s second record\, Walking with Angels\, began with a chance meeting between Ernie and veteran producer Bo Ramsey (Greg Brown\, Lucinda Williams) in the spring of ’08 in Iowa City\, where Ernie was opening a show for an old friend of Bo’s\, Kevin Gordon. Even in early conversation\, the two agreed that there was a chemistry evolving that would only deepen once the sessions began. At Bo’s urging\, Ernie sang and played nearly all of the songs on the record with a live band which consisted of Bo\, Jon Penner on bass (Junior Brown\, Bo Ramsey)\, and Steve Hayes on drums (Greg Brown\, Bo Ramsey). This call was made by Bo to try and capture the energy of a great performance and the result could not have been better. All twelve songs on the record feel as though these four guys had been playing together for years. After adding legendary Chicago pedal steel player Brian Wilkie (Alison Krauss\, Pam Tillis) on several tracks\, Bob Black’s banjo (Bill Monroe)\, and taking a trip to Nashville to record keyboardist Kevin McKendree (Delbert McClinton)\, the record shines as a true testament to Hendrickson’s ripening powers as a songwriter. Radio promotion has taken the sophomore album’s success to a higher level on both AAA and Americana stations\, having spent over 25 weeks in the Top 20 on Roots Music Report’s Folk charts and in regular rotation at nearly 100 different stations across the country including Nashville’s award-winning WSM-AM The Legend. \nPlease call 920-563-9391 to reserve.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/ernie-hendrickson-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170330T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170330T220000
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SUMMARY:BEN DE LA COUR
DESCRIPTION:2016 Kerrville New Folk winner BEN DE LA COUR has lived a different kind of life. \nAfter growing up in Brooklyn\, he set out to see the world as an amateur boxer\, bartender\, janitor and agricultural worker in Havana\, London\, Los Angeles and New Orleans before settling in Nashville. Influenced as much by giants such as Townes Van Zandt and Warren Zevon as by Nick Cave and The Gun Club\, Ben de la Cour has managed to meld all of these influences into a uniquely modern\, haunting and sometimes darkly humorous sound that is all his own. \n“Ben de la Cour’s songs are brimming with urgent authenticity. There is thematic hardness and vulnerability throughout\, but what distinguishes de la Cour’s songs from lesser guitar-and-anguished-vocals hacks is the raw humanity of his delivery and the potency of his way with words.” (No Depression) \nIn 2016 Ben de la Cour released ‘Midnight in Havana’\, eleven tightly crafted songs of what he likes to refer to as “Americanoir”. Tales of substance abuse\, murder and mental illness sit in perfect juxtaposition with occasional moments of playful lightheartedness and the ever-present glimmer of hope. However\, upon closer inspection\, darkness almost always wins…an unlikely hero\, but one that suits de la Cour. \n“Ben de la Cour bleeds the songs he sings. Within the understated instrumentation and de la Cour’s baritone voice lie stark\, haunting songscapes: moody recollections that recount the journey of a life that is not always pretty\, but proves better than one of mundane predictability.” (Turnstyled\, Junkpiled) \n“Ben de la Cour is a folk musician with the songwriting acumen of a young Nick Cave and the lyrical wisdom of a vitriolic Leonard Cohen. His songs are stark\, melancholic and packed with emotion and will send you collectively weak at the knees.” (Fresh Deer Meat) \n  \nPlease call 920-563-9391 to reserve.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/ben-de-la-cour-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170325T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170325T230000
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SUMMARY:SAM LLANAS
DESCRIPTION:SAM LLANAS \nSam Llanas (formerly of the BoDeans) is an iconic American singer\, acoustic guitarist\, and songwriter. Best known for his unique and distinctively soulful voice\, It was Llanas’ voice that supplied the trademark vocal on Robbie Robertson’s “Somewhere Down the Crazy River.” \nIn 1997 Llanas founded the band Absinthe. As Absinthe Sam released one album\, 1998’s critically acclaimed A Good Day To Die. In 2011 Sam Llanas left the BoDeans and released 4 A.M. (The Way Home) on Inner Knot Records. In 2013 he released the live retrospective 4/5 Live – Vol I. \nIn 2012 the music from 1998‘s A Good Day To Die was incorporated into a collaboration with playwright Doug Vincent and producer Gary Tanin in the production “A Day for Grace.” By 2013 the play had evolved to include multi-city tours and multi-week runs in New York City. \nOn November 18th\, 2014 Llanas released The Whole Night Thru an all new studio record produced by longtime collaborator Gary Tanin. It features 9 new Llanas originals. The Whole Night Thru is Llanas’ first studio outing after parting ways with the band he co-fronted for over a quarter century. Shedding new light on a multi-decade career Sam returns to his roots adding a refined rock sound complimented by a full band\, all veterans of both studio and live performance. Behind his lone-wolf image and toughness\, Llanas continues to hone his skills. A master craftsman who feels most at home in the city he’s always called home\, Llanas has set the stage for fans to embrace his new identity. \nSam will be supported by guitarist Sean Williamson. \nSam Llanas biography Wikipedia®  \nPlease call 920-563=9391 to reserve.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/sam-llanas-solo-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170324T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170324T230000
DTSTAMP:20260407T235646
CREATED:20170216T211228Z
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SUMMARY:RACHAEL KILGOUR/ BRIANNA LANE
DESCRIPTION:Two great Minnesota songwriters who happen to be friends in one show.  BRIANNA LANE has been here many times\, often with PETER MULVEY.  RACHAEL will be making her Carpe debut. \nBRIANNA LANE  is the latest in a deluge of compelling songwriters flooding the region. Lane’s vocals are both confidant and fragile\, running parallels to Mindy Smith or Americana veteran Patty Griffin. Behind Lane’s beguiling smile lies a heart that has had its share of heartache where songs like “In My Bones” and “Company” draw their inspiration. Her stories oscillate between a sense of urgency and resolve while seeking a tranquil balance. \nBrianna is a gifted singer/songwriter in true Americana form. She writes and performs on an acoustic guitar as well as a banjo\, crafting songs that are clear-eyed and pure—with an integrity derived from her gritty\, unflinching emotional honesty. Jim Walsh recently wrote\, “She’s poised\, ambitious\, a great writer\, a soul singer of the first order\, and an accomplished guitarist.” (Star Tribune) \nLane grew up in Minnesota and still calls Minneapolis home. In her eight years of touring Lane has shared the stage with Gillian Welch & David Rawlings\, Colin Hay\, Billy Bragg\, Dar Williams\, Patty Larkin\, The Weepies\, Jennifer Nettles (of Sugarland)\, and numerous other well seasoned musicians. She has also shared powerhouse\, leg-powered bicycle tours with Signature Sounds’ artist Peter Mulvey. Lane has released four full length solo records and one duo EP with Cahalen Morrison as “Harbor Collective”. Her latest full-length CD is entitled “The Navigators Club”. \nRACHAEL KILGOUR is a Minnesota-based songwriter and performing artist whose sincere\, lyric-driven work has been called both brave and humane. The 2015 grand prize winner of the esteemed international NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition\, Kilgour has been featured at NYC’s Lincoln Center and by the ASCAP Music Cafe at the Sundance Film Festival. She was also a finalist in the 2015 Telluride Troubadour Contest. A versatile performer\, Kilgour has shared stages with the likes of indie artists Haley Bonar & Jeremy Messersmith as well as folk legends Greg Brown\, Cheryl Wheeler & Catie Curtis. \nMarried in her early twenties\, Kilgour devoted her young adulthood to parenting her stepchild and building family and community. Her work from that time (Self-Titled 2008\, Will You Marry Me? 2011\, Whistleblower’s Manifesto 2013) chronicled her life as a young parent in a same-sex partnership and addressed socio-political issues from government corruption to income inequality and religious hypocrisy. Kilgour’s music career took a backseat during those years as she lived a slow\, home-focused life. \nIn 2014\, divorce brought an unwanted end to her role as a member of the family she had helped to grow. In the months following\, Kilgour found solace in songwriting. Rabbit in the Road\, was born out of that time: the love\, loss\, betrayal\, disorientation and the profound sense of resilience that followed. \nRabbit in the Road\, is due out March 3rd\, 2017 on NewSong Recordings. It was produced by CATIE CURTIS with help from sound engineer\, Crit Harmon and mixed by Gar Ragland at Echo Mountain Recording Studios in Asheville\, NC. The album takes an intimate and often painful look at the failed marriage and loss of family. Kilgour’s writing and delivery cut deep\, with resolute simplicity. Sorrow\, rage\, resilience and compassion exist side by side within a series of honest and memorable melodies. The collection of work stands tall on a foundation of vulnerability and opens the door to moments of profound connection. \n“So when Kilgour sings “No one’s predictable as you\,” there’s a steadfast confidence to her voice\, which lingers around the guitar and keystrokes like smoke above a dying fire. There’s hints of Stevie Nicks and Neko Case in her pensive\, almost rustic vocals\, which do great justice to the song’s solemn mood.”  Chris Payne- BILLBOARD \nPlease call 920-563-9391 to reserve.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/rachael-kilgour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170323T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T235646
CREATED:20170110T170012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170110T170012Z
UID:3033-1490295600-1490302800@cafecarpe.com
SUMMARY:SONG CIRCLE w/ TRICIA ALEXANDER
DESCRIPTION: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! \nTraditional Round Robin protocol applies – everyone is part of the circle and has an opportunity to: play\, pass or request a song from someone in particular or from anyone in the circle. \nEveryone is welcome to attend. $5 cover for musicians and audience. Come early and have a bite to eat-
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/song-circle-w-tricia-alexander-12/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170322T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T235646
CREATED:20170110T170304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170110T170304Z
UID:3035-1490209200-1490216400@cafecarpe.com
SUMMARY:IRISH SESSION
DESCRIPTION:2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month\, except when other Carpe musical events displace it. \nIrish music players and audience welcome.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/irish-session-8/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170319T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170319T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T235646
CREATED:20170125T030736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170319T224508Z
UID:3051-1489951800-1489960800@cafecarpe.com
SUMMARY:PETER MULVEY
DESCRIPTION:  Doors will open at 5:30. \nTo PETER MULVEY\, there is no such thing as a straight and narrow path. At least\, not one that he has any interest in taking. \nA live-wire on any stage\, Peter Mulvey is an acoustic singer/songwriter/guitarist who\, in fact\, defies this categorization. His ferocious guitar playing whisks him through more tunings than he has fingers in the course of an evening\, as he winds his way from full-throated rockers to deceptively plain-spoken musings. Whether solo or with longtime musical collaborator David “Goody” Goodrich at his side (coaxing unearthly sounds out of electric guitars and mandolins)\, Mulvey is someone who just naturally commands a stage: \n“Peter Mulvey is one of the most accomplished guitarists you’re ever likely to hear… utterly original… it is nigh on impossible to explain him to the uninitiated… his intelligent and sometimes complex songs engage both hemispheres of the listener’s brain… one of the finest\, most complete entertainers… stunning.” – THE IRISH EXAMINER \n“The cream of the crop sings with a clarity reserved for the likes of legends.” \n“Peter Mulvey is all substance\, which is his style.” \nPeter will have a new record almost in hand\, “Are You Listening?”\, produced by Ani DiFranco and available March 24 on Righteous Babe Records. \nPeter says\, “The work I do in this life has never felt so flimsy to me\, but it has also never felt so necessary. I’ve been trying to hold still in the middle of that tension\, and recently came across this helpful observation from Phil Ochs: “In such ugly times\, the true protest is beauty.” Ani and I and Todd Sickafoose and Terence Higgins and Anna Tivel did our level best to make something beautiful. I hope it reaches you. \nThanks.” \nSee ticket link above.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/peter-mulvey-7/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170318T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170318T230000
DTSTAMP:20260407T235646
CREATED:20170206T192445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170227T183250Z
UID:3055-1489869000-1489878000@cafecarpe.com
SUMMARY:BILL CAMPLIN and the IDOLS of MARCH
DESCRIPTION:“It’s the Idols of March\, beware already.” \nPlease call 920-563-9391 to reserve.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/bill-camplin-and-the-idols-of-march/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170317T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170317T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T235646
CREATED:20170221T154100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170221T154150Z
UID:3076-1489779000-1489788000@cafecarpe.com
SUMMARY:OPEN STAGE
DESCRIPTION:Come on down and strut your stuff in a 2 song rotation with others.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/open-stage-86/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170315T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T235646
CREATED:20170312T160256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170312T160256Z
UID:3095-1489604400-1489611600@cafecarpe.com
SUMMARY:IRISH SESSION
DESCRIPTION:Usually 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month\, except when other Carpe musical events displace it. This is a special St. Patrick’s Day week addition \nIrish music players and audience welcome.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/irish-session-12/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170311T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170311T230000
DTSTAMP:20260407T235646
CREATED:20170110T165451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170301T205956Z
UID:3029-1489264200-1489273200@cafecarpe.com
SUMMARY:MARK STUART
DESCRIPTION:MARK STUART is a full-time touring musical artist\, bringing his years of experience to the stage. His focus is on the songs he has penned and recorded\, delivered with a soulful singing voice and highly memorable guitar playing. \nAfter many years on the Americana/Folk circuit\, Stuart has cultivated a very rounded performance. His show consists of storytelling\, flashy guitar “chops”\, and songs that seem to draw from his rock\, blues\, country\, and folk music roots. Mostly\, this artist from Tennessee has toured solo or in a notable duo with his wife (“Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart”). There were stints along the way as a sideman\, though (Steve Forbert\, Freddy Fender\, Steve Earle\, Joan Baez). If placed on the bill with a contemporary artist he is usually asked to play guitar on their portion of the show. Just ask Jason Ringenberg\, Ray Wylie Hubbard\, or Jimmy LaFave. \nOne can find Mark Stuart on any given night in a small theater\, coffeehouse\, house concert\, festival stage\, club\, church auditorium\, etc. giving it his all. Aside from that\, he could be instructing at a guitar clinic\, songwriting workshop\, or playing on someone’s recording session. As\nco-owner of Gearle Records he has produced or co-produced many albums. Stuart’s career has repeatedly taken him to all of the USA\, Canada\, Europe\, and the United Kingdom\, and\, has spanned several decades. \nPlease call 920-563-9391 to reserve.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/mark-stuart/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170310T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170310T223000
DTSTAMP:20260407T235646
CREATED:20170131T153655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170218T010934Z
UID:3052-1489176000-1489185000@cafecarpe.com
SUMMARY:GAELYNN LEA/ ROD PICOTT
DESCRIPTION:Two special performers share the evening- please call to reserve at 920-563-9391. \nGAELYNN LEA is a musician from Duluth\, MN. She has been playing violin for over twenty years. First classically trained\, she began learning traditional Celtic and American fiddle tunes at the age of 18. During her college years Gaelynn started sitting in with various folk/rock musicians and developed an improvisational style all her own. Eventually she also began singing and dabbling in songwriting. Gaelynn has played alongside many notable Minnesota musicians over the years\, including Alan Sparhawk\, Charlie Parr\, and Billy McLaughlin. \nGaelynn Lea has been actively performing throughout Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin since 2006\, contributing to a number of musical projects in the Twin Ports. Currently her most active collaboration is The Murder of Crows\, an atmospheric alternative duo with Alan Sparhawk. Together they recorded an EP titled “Imperfecta” in 2012. Their original song “When We Were Young” was featured on the Sundance Channel’s acclaimed drama “Rectify” in June 2014. Gaelynn also regularly performs solo sets of experimental fiddle tunes sprinkled with her original songs; her aim is to create a meditative\, layered sound that allows the listener’s mind to drift. \n“Karen Dalton and Joanna Newsom melt together in the form of Gaelynn Lea and set about absolutely obliterating your heart.”  -Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys) \n“The way her voice resonates is so unusual and beautiful\, like nothing I’ve ever heard before.”   -Jess Wolfe (Lucius) \nThe son of a welder from rural New England\, ROD PICOTT is a masterful songwriter and soulful singer who carries with him as fine a suitcase of songs as you’ll find anywhere. Slaid Cleaves\, Ray Wylie Hubbard and Fred Eaglesmith have recorded Rod Picott songs. A former construction worker who hung up his tools when he released his debut CD in 2000\, Picott has carved a career for himself with a run of 6 beautifully crafted self released CDs over the last 13 years and a well earned reputation as a engaging\, emotion fueled performer.\nHang Your Hopes On Crooked Nail\, produced by RS Field [Billy Joe Shaver\, Justin Townes Earle\, Hayes Carll] is a collection of carefully crafted songs of rugged truth and beauty. Recorded at Joe Pisapia’s [KD Lang\, Guster] Middletree Studios in East Nashville the CD highlights Picott’s particular gift for exploring complex themes in common language. The eleven songs on Hang Your Hopes On a Crooked Nail offer an unblinking albeit wry gaze into our common heart and a clenched fist of defiance against the trials that tear at our humanity. \n“Accept Rod Picott for what he is; Americana of the highest order”    Julian Piper/ Acoustic Magazine \n“Gems that finely balance despair\, desire and optimism with dexterity    Arthur Wood/Maverick Magazine \n“Hangdog lyrics and deadpan delivery have the ability to strike a chord with anyone who has a heart.”    Alison Stokes/Country Music People \nPlease call to reserve at 920-563-9391.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/gaelynn-lea-rod-picott/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170309T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T235646
CREATED:20170110T165552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170110T165647Z
UID:3031-1489086000-1489095000@cafecarpe.com
SUMMARY:NEW PIONEERS
DESCRIPTION: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.  Its various members have been involved with traditional music locally\, regionally\, and nationally for many years. \nThe Pioneer’s lead singer and guitarist\, Jerry Wicentowski\, has been described by country music historian Bill Malone as “One of the finest singers in bluegrass music”. Jerry has also performed and recorded with such bluegrass greats as Tim O’Brien\, Andy Statman\, Byron Berline\, Tony Trischka and others. Mike Schmidt of Spring Green\, Wisconsin\, is the group’s banjo player. This former French horn player has been a Nashville session musician and member of the popular Wisconsin-based bluegrass bands\, Alive ‘n’ Pickin’ and the Piper Road Spring Band. He also performs occasionally with his wife Lori. Bruce King of Art Stevenson and High Water – also formerly of Alive ‘n’ Pickin’ – is on mandolin. Bruce and Mike are veterans of the Great Northern Bluegrass Festival in Mole Lake\, WI – performing there every year from 1977 to 1982. Fiddle player Paul Kienitz is a member in good standing of regional bluegrass favorites\, The Nob Hill Boys. Bass player John Jirak also has played banjo with various folks in the northeastern WI and Madison areas\, most notably with the Green Bay based Fox River Flyer. As a bass player\, he’s performed shows with the Chicago Bluegrass Band\, Miltown Ramblers\, Krause Family\, Old Cool\, Spare Time Bluegrass Band\, Bob Steeno and The Old Truck\, and Down From the Hills\, and currently Madison’s newest\, Kettle Moraine. \nLike them on Facebook.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/neew-pioneers/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170308T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170308T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T235646
CREATED:20170110T170232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170301T000829Z
UID:3034-1489001400-1489010400@cafecarpe.com
SUMMARY:JOHN STATZ
DESCRIPTION:(NOTA BENE: The Irish Session will not be held tonight- moved to Tuesday March 7.) \nWisconsin-born songwriter JOHN STATZ is working on a new recording project\, the follow-up to his acclaimed TULSA\, produced by JEFFREY FOUCAULT.  John describes what this endeavor may include: \n“I have been writing love songs lately\, specifically about the kinds of romantic love that burn. Namely\, all of them. When we first enter a new relationship we are filled with burning desire. Sometimes we later take those same relationships for granted and seemingly burn right through them. At the end we might find ourselves literally burning old love notes\, or simply bridges\, which turns out to be an excellent time to listen to that fire in our bellies. Hit the road\, see something new\, spend time on ourselves before striking a new match.” \nWhat people say: \n“John Statz writes songs you can’t shake. They follow you around all day and run through your head at 3 a.m. Open-hearted\, horizon-line songs.”– Jeffrey Foucault” \nStatz uses the spaces in between the lyrics to cast his haunting spell of longing and lost ways.” – Guitar World’s Acoustic Nation \n“John writes the kind of songs that float through your mind\, seeking purpose and stay nestled in your thoughts long after listening.” – American Songwriter \n“…lush melodies and a sense of time\, space and place dominate his work\, creating a sound that stops the listener in his or her tracks and once there\, holds them spellbound… More than merely a set of songs\, it holds together conceptually\, making it the kind of album that figures to be a landmark of sorts in Statz’s still smoldering career. It’s simply that good.” – PopMatters  \n“This is a modern musical travelogue; a diary of different moments and places\, captured in words and lyrics…HIGHLY RECOMMENDED” – PopDose  \n“John Statz follows a guitar echo over the open plains of Oklahoma to reach into ‘Tulsa’\, the title track from his upcoming release. Once the tale catches up with the slow echo of rolling rhythm rumble\, it starts to head west out of the Sooner state.” – The Alternate Root (named “Tulsa” a “Top 10 Song of the Week”) \nPlease call 920-563-9391 to reserve.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/johnstatz/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170307T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T235646
CREATED:20170206T185717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170206T185801Z
UID:3054-1488913200-1488920400@cafecarpe.com
SUMMARY:IRISH SESSION
DESCRIPTION:2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month\, except when other Carpe musical events displace it. \nIrish music players and audience welcome.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/irish-session-10/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170304T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170304T223000
DTSTAMP:20260407T235646
CREATED:20170215T213352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170221T162619Z
UID:3066-1488657600-1488666600@cafecarpe.com
SUMMARY:LONESOME BILL CAMPLIN
DESCRIPTION:so much better than being loathsome
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/lonesome-bill-camplin-13/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170303T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170303T230000
DTSTAMP:20260407T235646
CREATED:20170116T181328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170130T124555Z
UID:3040-1488573000-1488582000@cafecarpe.com
SUMMARY:MARE EDSTROM & KENN FOX/ Liz DeYoe
DESCRIPTION:MARE EDSTROM and KENN FOX  have been playing\, teaching and researching the blues together for over 14 years; and Kenn has spent his entire life archiving 20th century music\, especially its foundation in the blues. They have released six critically acclaimed blues albums on the Wisconsin-based Spiritone label. Mare has been the subject of many feature articles and has received consistent airplay\, particularly throughout Europe\, for her solo album work. Kenn has released eight solo fingerstyle albums as well as two albums with the Midwest Guitar Trio\, and a current album with Celtic band Kellswater Bridge. \nMare and Kenn are passionate about sharing the lore of the blues in their current act\, “The History of the Blues from 1920–1970.” Come and experience the magic of the music\, the myth and the stories of the Mississippi Delta\, and the surprising role Wisconsin played in the early development of the blues. \nLIZ DEYOE \,  a jazz guitarist and composer from Milwaukee\, Wisconsin will open. She has performed live concerts in a variety of settings including solo guitar\, cover bands\, big bands and a singer songwriter duo. In 2014 she earned her Associate’s Degree in Music Occupations from Milwaukee Area Technical College and in 2016 she graduated summa cum laude from McNally Smith College of Music with a Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance. In 2015 Liz placed 4th in the international guitar competition Queen of Strings. She is currently focusing on composing for her original project The Fool’s Journey. When she is not doing music\, Liz enjoys cooking and baking desserts. \nLiz began her journey into music at the age of 5 with piano lessons. By the time she reached 3rd grade Liz was playing pieces by Satie\, Bach\, and Debussy – her favorite composers. She transitioned from piano to guitar and formed a rock band that played covers and her original compositions in high school. Although she had intended to study pharmacy in college\, Liz discovered that music was what she ultimately wanted to pursue. Her college career began at Milwaukee Area Technical College where she first learned about jazz. During her time in Milwaukee she performed with the pop cover band Best Kept Secrets\, worked for Hal Leonard Publishing and composed original works for dance performances at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. After earning her Associate’s Degree in 2014 she transferred to McNally Smith College of Music in Saint Paul\, MN. During her time in the Twin Cities she placed 4th in the international guitar competition Queen of Strings and was given the honor of playing for the Minnesota Guitar Society’s Jazz Guitarathon in December of 2015. She also performed with the all female Swing Sisterhood Big Band and premier McNally Smith ensembles X-Tet and Advanced Jazz. In 2016 she graduated summa cum laude with a B.M. in Guitar Performance. \nPlease call 920-563-9391 to reserve.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/mare-edstrom-kenn-fox-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170302T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170302T223000
DTSTAMP:20260407T235646
CREATED:20161228T141403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170107T003251Z
UID:3020-1488484800-1488493800@cafecarpe.com
SUMMARY:DAN NAVARRO
DESCRIPTION:DAN NAVARRO \nPlease call 920-563-9391 to reserve. \nDan has been here many times\, and is a gracious engaging performer with many devoted fans. \n“Navarro’s passion for creating music and for protecting all artist’s right to make a living is incredibly inspiring.” JRoser\, That Mag \n“Dan Navarro is an enthusiastic and captivating performer” BLDicks\, NWTimes \nDan started his career as a songwriter\, most often with Eric Lowen\, for artists as diverse as Pat Benatar (the Grammy-nominated “We Belong”) \, The Bangles\, Jackson Browne\, Keb’ Mo’\, Dave Edmunds\, The Temptations\, Dionne Warwick\, Dutch superstar Marco Borsato\, The Triplets\, Austin outlaw legend Rusty Weir and many more… \nIn the 1990s\, he recorded and toured with Lowen in the acclaimed acoustic duo Lowen & Navarro until Eric’s retirement in 2009. Dan has since transitioned into a growing solo career\, increasingly in demand on the national concert circuit… \nHe’s moonlighted as a singer and voice actor for 25 years\, in major motion pictures\, such as The Book Of Life (as the archvillain “Chakal”)\, plus The Lorax\, Happy Feet (1 & 2)\, Rio (on the Oscar-nominated “Real In Rio”)\, Ice Age (2 & 3)\, and a dozen more; TV series Turbo Fast\, Prison Break\, Family Guy and American Dad; recordings with Neil Young\, Andrea Bocelli\, Luis Miguel\, Jose Feliciano\, Susanna Hoffs and Jon Anderson of Yes; and commercials for Subaru\, Shakey’s Pizza\, McDonald’s\, Toyota\, Coca-Cola\, Honda\, El Pollo Loco\, Nationwide and hundreds of others… \nHe has contributed countless hours in Washington on issues of intellectual property\, copyright and performer’s rights\, including testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Copyright Royalty Board on behalf of the Nashville Songwriters Assn Int’l\, AFTRA\, NARAS\, BMI \, SoundExchange and the musicFIRST Coalition… \nDan also serves on the boards of SAG-AFTRA\, Folk Alliance\, The Levitt Pavilions LA and the Golden West Chapter of the ALS Association\, fighting the neuromuscular disease better known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease\, which tragically took Eric Lowen’s life in 2012…\nIn 2009\, after 22 years and 12 albums with Lowen & Navarro\, Dan released the spirited “Live at McCabe’s”\, backed by his pals from Austin-based Stonehoney. His newest album \, “Shed My Skin” — his first studio album of new material—was released in 2015.\nHe is the father of a 19-year-old son and a known abuser of acoustic guitars. \nPlease call 920-563-9391 to reserve.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/dan-navarro-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170225T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170225T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T235646
CREATED:20170110T231345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170111T192603Z
UID:3028-1488051000-1488058200@cafecarpe.com
SUMMARY:BEN FRANKLIN & BARON von STEUBEN vs. the PAINE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
DESCRIPTION:Individuals of all political persuasions invoke the “Founding Fathers” to justify their positions – but have you ever wondered what the Founding Fathers themselves would think? \nThat’s the question at the heart of Ben Franklin & Baron von Steuben vs. the Paine County School Board\, the latest play from TAPIT/new works Ensemble Theater. The play is in two acts with a ten-minute intermission. \nThe play is inspired by a little-known historical fact – Baron von Steuben\, the Revolutionary War hero credited with transforming the Continental Army into a force capable of beating the British\, was a gay man. When a history teacher in the fictitious Paine County School District teaches this\, and conservative school board members get wind of it\, the stage is set for dramatic confrontation. \nAll this proves a bit much for Franklin and von Steuben\, who’ve been observing the action from the Great Beyond. They decide to risk intervening in contemporary affairs to set the record straight\, successfully transforming controversy into comedy and demonstrating that even if history doesn’t repeat itself\, it will still try almost anything to get your attention. \nWritten by Danielle Dresden\, Ben Franklin & Baron von Steuben vs. the Paine County School Board is directed by Stephen F. Murray and performed by Francisco Torres\, Krystal Lonsdale\, Liz Light\, Issac Brieske\, Donna Peckett\, and Dresden. \nPlease call 920-563-9391 to reserve.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/ben-franklin-baron-von-steuben-vs-the-paine-county-school-board/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170224T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170224T223000
DTSTAMP:20260407T235646
CREATED:20170111T200112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170111T200153Z
UID:3037-1487966400-1487975400@cafecarpe.com
SUMMARY:KAIA FOWLER/ MARK DVORAK
DESCRIPTION:KAIA FOWLER’s music is a cross-blend of folk\, blues\, roots and rock. With her warm\, angelic voice and accomplished guitar work\, Kaia shares songs that explore life’s longings\, struggles and celebrations. Inspired by nature and the human condition\, Kaia’s songs resonate with strength and vulnerability as she explores a vast emotional and spiritual landscape. \n“Sharing songs helps me connect with others\,” says Kaia. “When I sing about my loves and losses\, concerns and inspirations\, fears and hopes\, I know we all share these experiences\, each in our own way. There\, in that moment\, because of the magic of music and words\, we understand one another better. We sense that we’re all in this together. I love that aspect of what I do most of all.” \n“Each song is very well written\, with a true authenticity of life. You can picture yourself or someone you know in each story line.” … “Fowler is a tremendous lyricist. Her lyrics paint pictures and her musical notes add the color…” Americana Gazette \nMARK DVORAK is a modern day troubadour who has never stopped performing\, writing and recording. He has been called “a folk singer’s folk singer” with “an encyclopedic knowledge of traditional songs.” His original songs are described as “wondrous” and “profound.” Though Mark often appears in theaters and on festival stages\, he is also at home in a more intimate setting. His concerts are a mix of the familiar and the new\, traditional folk and standards from the American songbook. He plays authentic country blues guitar and picks great old-time banjo. \nMark enjoys involving his audiences in sing-along songs\, just like The Weavers used to do\, and mixes in his own well-crafted and infectious originals. Mark has a refreshing\, down-to-earth stage presence\, and is a very engaging performer. He sings with a clear\, signature voice\, and he likes to joke around with the folks who attend his shows. Throughout the program he’ll interject personal anecdotes and add a touch of history or social context to the performance. \n“Masterful” Chicago Tribune \n“The real deal. His show is funny\, passionate\, intimate & unforgettable” Old Town School of Folk Music \n“One of a vanishing breed. Although all of us benefit from the tradition\, Dvorak is one of the few who keep it alive” Utah Phillips \nPlease call 920-563-9391 to reserve.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/kaia-fowler-mark-dvorak/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T235646
CREATED:20170110T165907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170110T165907Z
UID:3032-1487876400-1487883600@cafecarpe.com
SUMMARY:SONG CIRCLE w/ TRICIA ALEXANDER
DESCRIPTION: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! \nTraditional Round Robin protocol applies – everyone is part of the circle and has an opportunity to: play\, pass or request a song from someone in particular or from anyone in the circle. \nEveryone is welcome to attend. $5 cover for musicians and audience. Come early and have a bite to eat-
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/song-circle-w-tricia-alexander-11/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170222T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T235646
CREATED:20170209T224305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170210T011506Z
UID:3060-1487790000-1487797200@cafecarpe.com
SUMMARY:IRISH SESSION
DESCRIPTION:2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month\, except when other Carpe musical events displace it. \nIrish music players and audience welcome.
URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/irish-session-11/
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