Cafe Carpe

Guitarist and songwriter CHUCK LEMONDS lived over 15 years in the west-central Wisconsin countryside, freezing his tail off in winter just like all the others who were passing through. In the early 90’s Chuck immigrated to Europe, specifically to Austria and set up shop and is currently releasing his 10th album of songs called “A Walking […]

The award winning AMERANOUCHE (pronounced uh-Mare-uh-noosh) plays a passionate style of music they call “Gypsy Flamenco Swing.” They are veterans of the Newport Jazz Festival, Djangofest Northwest, Muzikfest Bethlehem, PA and the National Press Club. The name is derived from two words: American and Manouche, the gypsy tribe of guitarist Django Reinhardt. The rip-roaring ensemble is […]

A group of regional songwriters are having a workshop in Fort Atkinson during the day, and will showcase their songs here of the evening. Leading the workshop will be DON HENRY, who will also perform a few songs. Grammy Award winner Don Henry's songs have been recorded by legends like:  Ray Charles, Patti Page and […]

Please call to reserve at 920-563-9391 and send money in advance. BOBBY LONG  British singer-songwriter Bobby Long emerged from London’s club scene with a reputation for creating memorable songs inhabited by hauntingly poetic lyrics. He relocated to New York in 2009 and has since released three CDs inhabited by powerful original material: A Winter Tale […]

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 […]

Back in the day, that being in the '70's, that being 190's,  BILL CAMPLIN recorded an album called Cardboard Box with Bob "The Kid" Knetzger, Bob "Hot Dog" Mueller, Jason Klagstad, and Jamie Sheldon. The band is getting together for their second reunion in almost four decades. The first reunion in 2011 was recorded and now […]

Hasn't been much opportunity for these of late, so come on down and take advantage of it. Mark Nordeen is the latest in our host rotation.

 Show is SOLD OUT.  Click link below to post in the Discussion section if you have tickets to get rid of or want to acquire tickets someone wishes to get rid of. We will open at 5:30 and are serving food.  Was a great show when Albert Lee came here this winter with his band, […]

Buy tickets at the link below: JOHN GORKA … With a tangle of songs that emotionally connect us all and leave a tender trace,  John Gorka stimulates the cerebrum, keeps our smiles agile and fit and reconnects us with what really matters most in music: honesty. His atmosphere allows for the listener to feel his […]

Smoldering vocals laced among the jazzy mandolin and guitar; an infectious blend of continental jazz, swing, gypsy music and melodic vocals …how DOES one describe the sound of HARMONIOUS WAIL? The Wail has caught numerous listeners by total surprise during its more than 20-year history. Of all the venues and stages that these ‘NPR regulars’ […]

There are many reasons FRED is legendary. Eaglesmith, a songwriter’s songwriter, has a depth that is informed by miles of experience as a true road dog. Fred is not only the star of show but also the bus driver and chief mechanic while on tour, keeping him and his band on the road. Unlike many […]

BONNIE KOLOC " A folk-ballad-pop-blues singer of enormous range, charm, and charisma." JOHN ROCKWELL/NEW YORK TIMES “One of the giants of the 70’s Old Town folk scene that included John Prine and Steve Goodman, and still going strong…” GREG KOT, CHICAGO TRIBUNE “Bonnie has a great voice, warm and engaging, but it is the extra […]

Australian turned Wisconsonian DEREK rocks like Lou Reed, accompanied by wife Nan on keyboards. Please call to reserve at 920-563-9391.

Hosted this week for the first time by PERRY BAIRD.  Come on down and strut your stuff in a 2 song rotation with others.

Doors open at 5:30, and we are serving food. Come considerably early if you want to have time to eat before the show.   Click on the link to purchase tickets through BROWN PAPER TICKETS:  Leave a note including contact info in the Discussion section at Brown Paper Tickets if you are interested in being […]

Phil Dickert on lead guitar and vocals and Rob Junceau on bass and vocals- the reduced-to-an-acoustic duo YOUR MOM. Fun, high energy covers. As always, please call 920-563-9391 to reserve.

Your chance in the spotlight.  Two song rotation- hosted by KAIA FOWLER.

THE KRAUSE FAMILY BAND Roots music by father Rick and his daughters Ruthie and Katie featuring beautiful 3- part harmonies and stellar musicianship. Catch a glimpse and listen  here. Rick: Guitar, vocals, harmonicas, mandolin, song writing, stories, etc… Ruthie: Fiddle and vocals Katie: Vocals Ruthie and Katie love singing in the old "brother-duet" style, (think Everly's, Louvin's, Monroe's, […]