From the time COREY MATHEW HART started singing at a young age, his voice has amazed audiences. “The human voice is such wonderfully complex instrument. So often, words can fail to portray the whole meaning or idea you are trying to get across, but in song you can convey more emotion and add more depth […]

Vicky and Sarah will be sharing the evening, playing and harmonizing on each other's tunes.  Sounds like fun, no? VICKY EMERSON "The music on Vicky Emerson's latest release Wake Me When the Wind Dies Down drips with folk, traditional country and even a bit of blues and pop. Her music is rich with instrumentation such as […]

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. The Pioneer’s lead singer and guitarist, Jerry Wicentowski, has been […]

CRAIG CARDIFF - one of those Canadians Armed with an extensive catalogue of songs, his Book of Truths, sharp wit and soft voice, Cardiff is considered a pioneer in alternate venue touring, often appearing in churches, camps, prisons, basements, festivals, kitchens and even taking to the streets, bringing his fans with him. With a voice described […]

The WHISKEY BELLES -Roots Country Music, Born of Gin Halls and Juke Joints – Hank Williams passion, Carter family harmonies, with a little Hee Haw mixed in for good measure. The WhiskeyBelles are an all-female traditional country and Americana trio based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Belles are widely known for captivating shows featuring their own […]

Beginning June 8th and ending on July 10th  a group will walk the Enbridge Pipeline in approximately 20 miles increments from Walworth to Superior.  They are stopping to give in Fort Atkinson and will give a presentation on the pipeline. Check out their Facebook page. "Our walk along the Enbridge crude and tar sands pipeline system is […]

Round robin song circle led by TRICIA ALEXANDER– done informally, not from the stage, no microphones. This is a lovely gathering of singers, songwriters, musicians and music appreciators! Traditional 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 […]

PIPER ROAD is: Randal Harrison - Fiddle Bob Mason - Mandolin Mark Hembree -- Bass Barry Riese -- Guitar - Vocals Bill Kangaroo -- Washboard Piper Road was born into the age of rock & roll with individual backgrounds diverse as classical, cowboy, folk, blues and Dixieland. Influenced by some live performances of Doc Watson […]

Grab the chance to hear the distinctive voice and talent of Sam Llanas in a solo performance. SAM LLANAS (formerly of the BoDeans) is an iconic American singer, acoustic guitarist, and songwriter. Sam is best known for his unique and distinctively soulful voice.  It was Llanas’ voice that supplied the trademark vocal on Robbie Robertson’s “Somewhere […]

The BriarPickers  BRIAN RAY & PAUL KIENITZ Take a "Monroe style" mandolin player, with a gravely voice, add a fiddle player obsessed with Kenny Baker, and apply that to a guitarist with a slightly modern bent, and you'd have The Briarpickers. This Madison-based trio (or quartet with bass) features Brian Ray, Paul Kienitz, and Starr Moss. […]

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This show has just sold out.  If interested in trying to get tickets should anyone not use theirs, follow the link and leave a message in the Discussion section on Brown Paper Tickets. Tickets are being sold through BROWN PAPER TICKETS.  Click on Buy tickets to get there. Not for the low-fat crowd- this is the […]

Tickets are being sold through BROWN PAPER TICKETS.  Click on Buy tickets to get there.   Not for the low-fat crowd- this is the cream of the crop of Wisconsin musicians/ songwriters. Strength in Voice, Instrumentation, Lyrics, Entertainment, these guys are VILE. "They will go as far as outer space to bring you the truth. I shit […]

Click on BUY TICKETS to buy tickets.  Carpe will open at 5:30 this evening. This show has been added because all these fabulous people were still available to play and the other shows sold out. And now we have CARSIE BLANTON too. She happens to be a different gender from the other people on the […]

HEATHER QUAY and JON SVETKEY have been singing together for almost 20 years. It's been longer than that since Jon last played at the Carpe, sporting some awesome shoes. Wonder if he still has them? Are they scuffed, or well-buffed? Together, and separately, they have performed at venues including Club Passim, Johnny D's, Cafe 939 at Berklee […]

ADRIAN + MEREDITH isn't just another folk-duo traveling the country. They're a dynamic, hard-working tour-de-force, ready to entertain anyone in their audience path, making instant fans every show. They blend folk, old-time, post-punk, pre-war jazz, soul, rock and roll, country and acoustic music in the same set, sometimes same song. Adrian's twisted storylines drive home poignant […]

Celebrate your independence and ability to make wise music choices. Bill Camplin has been an integral part of the Wisconsin acoustic music scene for many years both as a performer and as co-owner of the legendary Cafe Carpe in Fort Atkinson. Bill is a strong guitarist with a beautiful tenor voice and he is noted […]