An interesting evening of music is in development. Percussionist MARK POWERS,  based out of Portland, Oregon, will be an artist-in-residence at St. Joseph's School in Fort Atkinson the week of March 2.  We thought it would be fun if he would further share his talents while in Fort.  He thought it would be fun, too, and […]

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 described […]

After struggling all day with the decision, we have decided to cancel tonight's concert. HOWEVER, Garnet will do a remote concert, and it will be broadcast live at 8:30 via our Cafe Carpe Facebook page. We hope for no glitches, but..... You may call Brown Paper Tickets 1-800-838-3006 to request a refund (call before showtime, […]

This show has been cancelled for all of our health and safety, and has been rescheduled for Saturday May 30. Tickets already purchased will be transferred to that date.  Call Brown Paper Tickets at 800-836-3006 to request a refund if you cannot make that future date.  They are rather busy right now, so you may want […]

TAYLOR JAMES DONSKEY is a lover and writer of songs. Although he has become known for his work as a sideman (bass, vocals, trumpet, trombone, percussion), Donskey considers himself a songwriter and band leader ahead of all else.< Raised in La Crosse, Wisconsin and influenced by his time in the Driftless Region, he picked up […]

The family has decided to cancel the live streaming event. An evening of music by the talented Reinhardt family.  Many Fort locals know KAREN REINHARDT. who also helps the Carpe out by waitressing occasionally. Headlining the Von Carpe Family Singers are ERIC REINHARDT, Karen’s younger brother, and FRANCINE CICARRELLI  from Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Eric began […]

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, poets, and storytellers held regularly on the last Thursday of each month. Traditional Round Robin protocol […]

A self-described “tree-hugger that watches NASCAR, and Buddhist with a gun below the seat,” GRANT PEEPLES is known for his axe-sharp socio-political tunes, raucous humor and heart-gigging ballads. He is the recipient of the Focus Foundation Award for Creative Excellence, which cited the “humor, compassion and wisdom of his songs,” and their "unflinching social insight […]

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 for penetrating, intensely emotional performances of both his original songs […]

KAREN CHOI Rooted in the Americana tradition, KAREN CHOI’s songs explore the common human experience from a rich lyrical perspective. Choi has supported acts such as Son Volt, The Quebe Sisters, Wade Bowen and the late Pegi Young. Her latest release, ‘Lost County’ was recorded and mixed by Tim Gebauer of Electropolis in St. Louis, Missouri. Gebauer […]

FENDRICK & PECK  (Madeline Fendrick and Brian Peck) are adventurous and curious people who have put together their own variety show of songs, poems, and stories. Their music, though familiar and comforting in sound, is noted for its exquisite harmony, lyrics, and composition with a certain raw imperfection that helps you feel at ease in […]