Cafe Carpe

For almost a decade, Milwaukee-based artist, Mike Mangione has been writing and performing “orchestral folk music” (American Songwriter), using lush instrumentation and harmonies, bringing listeners into a place of spiritual awakening. Collectively, these songs tell the beautiful story of hope through despair. The style is as unique as the musicians that made it and as […]

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 […]

Ranked as the most influential dulcimer player of the last decade by readers ofDulcimer Player News, RICK THUM has made his mark on every aspect of the hammered dulcimer world. He will be sharing the night with STEVE SEIFERT, the #1 mountain dulcimer player. Don't count on any dueling dulcimers. Rick is perhaps best known from […]

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 […]

One of the many versions of the sometimes Briar Pickers- Brian Ray (mandolin), Starr Moss (guitar), and Ben Sanders (fiddle) are an acoustic trio that plays a compelling blend of traditional appalachian bluegrass and old time music, with just a pinch of the contemporary. They are joined by Blue Grass Boy, and bassist extraordinaire, Mr. Mark Hembree, whose […]

KATIE SCULLIN PLEASE CALL 920-563-9391 to reserve seats. They will be held until 8:15 on the night of the show. Fort born and raised KATIE has been making quite a splash in the Madison area music scene. "She can sing you to the depths of your longing or shake you alive with her beats. Since […]

A pleasant surprise addition- buy tickets here through Brown Paper Tickets  BILL MILLER is an award-winning Native American recording artist, performer, songwriter, activist, painter, and world-class accomplished flute player. Over the entirety, Miller has produced over a dozen albums, received three Grammy Awards, numerous NAMA awards (including a “Lifetime Achievement Award) and led Wisconsin’s La Crosse […]

2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, unless moved due to schedule conflict, as in this case.

Purchase tickets through Brown Paper Tickets by clicking on the widget right here:    Peter explains it thus: "People, this is the heart of what I do. I love to get musicians together and to play music in its raw, conversational form. To listen, to jump in without knowing exactly what comes next, to be surprised […]

Tickets are being sold through BROWN PAPER TICKETS. Click on the Buy tickets box.    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 […]

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 you […]

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 you […]

Carpe will open at 5:30.  Please come early if you want to eat before the show. Tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets by clicking on the Buy tickets widget- right here! can't you see it?   Peter explains it thus: “People, this is the heart of what I do. I love to get musicians […]

THE HOME FIRES is an Americana duo based in Minneapolis comprised of critically acclaimed singer/songwriters, SARAH MORRIS and VICKY EMERSON. Sarah and Vicky are established touring artists and after developing a close friendship and playing live shows together, they unearthed a gorgeous new sound featuring Sarah's clear, melodic voice and Vicky's warm, weathered harmony. They are excited […]

DAVID NOLL's  journey began in Texas where as a young boy he wrote poetry and learned to play guitar in his early teens. He joined his first band while still in high school and spent most of his adult years performing in pubs, restaurants, and coffee houses in south Texas. Still David struggled throughout his life. […]

2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.  Irish music players and listeners welcome.

JACK WILLIAMS - it will be a pleasure to have him share his talents again. Music legends Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul, & Mary) and Tom Paxton lauded Williams as ‘the best guitar player I’ve ever heard’ and ‘one of my (Paxton) all-time favorite pickers.’ It is no cliché  to say that his music defies genre labeling, […]

3 great women singer/songwriters, one great night! DONNA's coming in from Nashville, she's a little on the cajun side, CASSANDRA's more contemporary, while TRICIA is a little jazzy, a little bluesy, a little soft rock, a little singing along. Please call 920-563-9391 to reserve.