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. In 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, […]

Mustard's Retreat had to cancel for health reasons.  Darn. MUSTARD'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. […]

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. After 8:30 the RADIO WRANGLERS will take the stage. See separate event page for that.

The Wranglers will play after the previously-announced Songwriters' Showcase. THE 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 […]

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 […]

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. Midwest 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 […]

Tax day, and no one to play with?  Join Lonesome Bill for some soothing and gut-wrenching music. Please call 920-563-9391 to reserve.

2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, except when other Carpe musical events displace it. Irish music players and audience welcome.

CHIP DUNCAN will give a presentation relating to his recently published book of short stories, Half a Reason to Die, stories of love and death, murder and mayhem, humor … and even a little dancing. This fictional short story collection from writer-filmmaker Duncan is inspired by real life events experienced by the author during his […]

At 6:30, Guitarchaeology will play. In honor of SHAKESPEARE’s birthday, a dozen of the Bard’s fans will be getting together for this informal readers' theater production of “Comedy of Errors”,  (with Bill Camplin himself playing one of the roles!). Cake will also be provided. It’s not every day you turn 453! Please call 920-563-9391 to reserve.

Wild ponies are unafraid to cross boundaries, determined to carry on a heritage that’s been decades in the making. That independent streak also holds true for Doug and Telisha Williams, who take their band name WILD PONIES from the small-but-mighty animal that roams their native Virginia highlands. The married duo’s music draws on old-time tradition […]

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! Traditional Round Robin protocol applies – everyone is part of the circle and has […]

TOM KASTLE is a singer, songwriter, actor, and sailor who has performed throughout the US, Canada, Europe, and New Zealand. He is a co-director of the Chicago Maritime Festival, a faculty member of the Old Town School of Folk Music, and the Narrator for the Candid Concert Opera Company. Tom hosted a short documentary about […]

Karen Johnson started performing at the Café Carpe in 1998. She says she counts herself so very fortunate to have the opportunity to perform at such a wonderful place! After retiring early from teaching 4th grade, she treasures spending time with her golf-crazed husband, visiting with her two grown boys, taking care of her two […]