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 […]
BUDDY MONDLOCK “Buddy Mondlock is the most startling new songwriting talent I’ve heard this year. This guy is an American Original, a folk poet whose vision veers effortlessly from wild witticism to soul-piercing insights. Living proof that the troubadour tradition sings on.” Robert K. Oermann - Syndicated Music Writer “As acclaimed as he is as […]
The Wrong Omar, aka Joey Shaheen, has been touring the US and Canada, singing his "sidewalk confessionals of bad choices" with a tongue-in-cheek curmudgeon persona for old souls of all ages. His solo acoustic show follows a string of radio and TV performances throughout the Southeast and Mid-West. Soulful work on the piano leads to […]
Mineral Point (via Omaha) singer-songwriter KATIE BURNS will make her debut appearance here with Eric Miller on cello and John Birner on electric guitar. Some of you may have heard Katie on the WPR 45 North last May with author Dean Bakopoulos. They performed their storylogues (Dean reads his stories in sections, with Katie performing songs in […]
The restaurant is not open until 6:45 this night to accommodate a private event. Come anytime after that to eat/drink/play/listen.
Another song swap offering a variety of songwriters to sample. TRACY BECK performs a range from blues and folk to country and swing, accompanying herself on guitar and harmonica. JIM BARNARD's original songs are rooted in contemporary folk/blues. He provides an entertainment package of warmth, humor, finger-style guitar artistry, alluring melodies and engaging lyrics. His debut […]
Rachael Davis What people say about Rachael: Mary Lou Lord: " with the voice of the most beautiful color you've never seen. Susan Werner: "We don't have Eva Cassidy anymore but we do have Rachael Davis" Eddie From Ohio: "With a voice that moving - we could listen to her sing the alphabet all night […]
The Fauxtons (pronounced photons) will travel at light speed from Madison to Fort Atkinson to bring you Americana music with an indie influence. The Fauxtons are comprised of four versatile elementary particles. Drummer Brian Bentley (Headpump, BingBong, Jim James and the Damn Shames) is a sled dog musher, even in the polar vortex. Bass player and vocalist Michael […]
