BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cafe Carpe - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Cafe Carpe X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cafecarpe.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cafe Carpe REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210806T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210806T220000 DTSTAMP:20260417T095357 CREATED:20210726T162114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T024323Z UID:6302-1628280000-1628287200@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:BEN MERENS DESCRIPTION:Please call 920-563-9391 to reserve seats. \nBEN MERENS is a singer\, troubadour\, and storyteller.  \nHe likes to combine all three roles\, take audience suggestions\, and write songs “on the spot.” \nBen also plays originals and well-known covers in never-heard-before ways. \nMany know Ben from his 21 years on Wisconsin Public Radio. He currently broadcasts weekly on Riverwest Community Radio in Milwaukee.  \nHe also works as a case manager for the Milwaukee Health Department.  \nBen is the author of two books —  “People Are Dying To Be Heard\,” and “Uni-Tasking: 25 Tips For Better Listening.”  URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/ben-merens/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210807T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210807T220000 DTSTAMP:20260417T095357 CREATED:20210701T193312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210807T170536Z UID:6133-1628366400-1628373600@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:JIM CRAIG! / MARK DVORAK / BILL CAMPLIN DESCRIPTION:ATTENTION:  The summer fling of the Delta variant has us once again rethinking how to do safely do our business. The small space of the listening room prevents any reasonable distancing.  For the safety of everyone\, and to protect the performers who cannot mask while performing\, we will be requiring mask wearing in the backroom\, and recommending it in all of our spaces when not eating or drinking. \nA lovely in-the-round song swap that was originally scheduled for last year. \nFor those of you who cannot be here in person\, you may watch on our YouTube channel using this link.  Donations accepted at www.paypal.me/cafecarpe \nIt has been a long time since we have had JIM CRAIG! as a solo act\, and to have him with the wonderful MARK DVORAK and BILL CAMPLIN should make for a fantastic evening of music and camaraderie. \n\n\n\nJIM came of age during the folk boom\, “listening to Pete Seeger and Dave Van Ronk\, but also more obscure musicians like Dock Boggs and Pink Anderson\, folks who were off the map but were rediscovered in the early ’60s.” He was a regular at the Green Dragon Inn\,  where we came to know and love him for his understated warm grace. Jim has guitar chops and a beautiful baritone voice\, and an interesting repertoire of songs. \nHe taught guitar at the Old Town School of Folk Music\, jammed with figures in the Chicago folk scene such as Eddie Holstein and Steve Goodman. He is the owner of Hogeye Music in Evanston. He is a gentleman. \n\nMARK DVORAK is a modern day troubadour who has never stopped performing\, writing and recording. He has been called “a folk singer’s folk singer” with “an encyclopedic knowledge of traditional songs.” His original songs are described as “wondrous” and “profound.” Though Mark often appears in theaters and on festival stages\, he is also at home in a more intimate setting. His concerts are a mix of the familiar and the new\, traditional folk and standards from the American songbook. He plays authentic country blues guitar and picks great old-time banjo. \nMark enjoys involving his audiences in sing-along songs\, just like The Weavers used to do\, and mixes in his own well-crafted and infectious originals. Mark has a refreshing\, down-to-earth stage presence\, and is a very engaging performer. He sings with a clear\, signature voice\, and he likes to joke around with the folks who attend his shows. Throughout the program he’ll interject personal anecdotes and add a touch of history or social context to the performance. \n“Masterful” Chicago Tribune \n“The real deal. His show is funny\, passionate\, intimate & unforgettable” Old Town School of Folk Music \n“One of a vanishing breed. Although all of us benefit from the tradition\, Dvorak is one of the few who keep it alive.” Utah Phillips \nAnd then there’s BILL CAMPLIN\, who can sing and play guitar too. Amazing \nDid I mention this will be a really fun in-the-round? \n  URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/jim-craig-mark-dvorak-bill-camplin/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210812T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210812T220000 DTSTAMP:20260417T095357 CREATED:20210723T140826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T232942Z UID:6214-1628798400-1628805600@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:JEFFREY FOUCAULT-advance tickets DESCRIPTION:JEFFREY FOUCAULT is gracing us with a hometown visit\, carrying stories from his trip with fellow-Jeff Bezos. \nBuy tickets right here.  Likely to sell quickly- \nNOTA BENE- After discussion with Jeff\, the following decision was made: The room will be crowded\, and the Delta variant seems to be working overtime\,\, so we are requiring proof of vaccination to enter\, and masking during the show. \n\n \n \n \n \nAssuming y’all know of him\, but for the uninitiated\, here are some takes on his art: \nTHE NEW YORKER:\n“Jeffrey Foucault sings stark\, literate songs that are as wide open as the landscape of his native Midwest” \nMOJO:\n“Songwriting brilliance” \nTHE IRISH TIMES:\n“Quietly brilliant” \nUNCUT:\n“The music of Wisconsin native Foucault is the kind so many aspire to but never attain: beat-up troubadour folk whittled to dolorous perfection” \nSo bright you gotta wear shades. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/jeffrey-foucault-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210813T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210813T220000 DTSTAMP:20260417T095357 CREATED:20210614T134058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T213520Z UID:6122-1628884800-1628892000@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:GEORGIA RAE/ GEORGIA RAE FAMILY BAND- canceled DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/georgia-rae-georgia-rae-family-band-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T220000 DTSTAMP:20260417T095357 CREATED:20210721T234642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T143224Z UID:6264-1629316800-1629324000@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:BILL STAINES DESCRIPTION:Please call 920-563-9391 to reserve seats. \nMasks are required in the confined space of our listening room\, and recommended elsewhere when not eating or drinking. \nAnyone not familiar with the music of BILL STAINES is in for a special treat. \nSinging mostly his own songs\, he has become one of the most popular and durable singers on the folk music scene today\, performing nearly 200 concerts a year and driving over 65\,000 miles annually. He weaves a blend of gentle wit and humor into his performances and one reviewer wrote\, “He has a sense of timing to match the best standup comic.” \nBill’s music is a slice of Americana\, reflecting with the same ease his feelings about the prairie people of the Midwest or the adventurers of the Yukon\, the on-the-road truckers\, or the everyday workers that make up this land. \nMany of Bill’s songs have appeared in grade school music books\, church hymnals\, and scouting campfire songbooks; he is one of only a few songwriters to have eight songs published in the classic song collection\, Rise up Singing. Composer David Amram recently described Bill as “a modern day Stephen Foster…his songs will be around 100 years from now.” \nOver the decades\, you have heard Bill singing on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion\, HBO’s award winning series Deadwood\, and Public Radio’s Mountain Stage. Additionally\, his music has been used in a number of films including Off and Running\, with Cyndi Lauper\, and The Return of the Secaucus Seven\, John Sayles’ debut as a writer- director. \nIn 1975\, Bill won National Yodeling Championship in Kerrville Texas. Another important recognition was given to him in 2007. Presented by the Boston Area Coffeehouse Association\, The Jerry Christen Award recognized Bill’s contribution to New England folk music. \nCurrently\, Bill has recorded 26 albums; The Happy Wanderer and One More River were winners of the prestigious Parents’ Choice Award\, taking a gold medal and silver medal respectively. His songs have been recorded by many artists including Peter\, Paul\, and Mary\, Tommy Makem and Liam Clancy\, The Highwaymen\, Mason Williams\, Grandpa Jones\, Jerry Jeff Walker\, Nanci Griffith\, Glen Yarborough and others. \n“Folk music is rich in the human spirit and experience. I’ve always wanted to bring something of value to people through my songs.” With these thoughts\, Bill continues to drive the highways and back roads of the country year after year\, bringing his music to listeners\, young and old. \n“Bill Staines has been my hero since 1977. He carries on where Woody left off-carrying on the tradition of stories and characters you wish you knew.” – Nanci Griffith \n“Staines is one of the best songwriters in folk music today\, penning lyrics that evoke a sense of place and a generous spirit to go along with his pretty melodies. – Associated Press \n“There is no better writer of instantly memorable singalong choruses in this genre of music!” – The Boston Globe \n“His gentle lilting voice\, spacious melodies and common-chord lyrics give his songs a homespun grace that often belies his mastery of the folk form. He is such a pure pleasure too\, people forget to notice how damn good at the job of singer-songwritering he really is.” – New England Folk Almanac \n“Folk singer Bill Staines’ compositions recall the paintings of Grandma Moses – simple\, literal and evocative of a bucolic tranquility that modern times have almost erased.” – Hartford Courant \n  URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/bill-staines-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210820T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210820T230000 DTSTAMP:20260417T095357 CREATED:20210614T134810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T232022Z UID:6116-1629491400-1629500400@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:PIPER ROAD DESCRIPTION:ATTENTION– Be sure to stay tuned for updates. The Delta variant is having a summer fling which may last past the summer\, and we will be adapting.  Since the backroom space is so small\, and will be really crowded on this night\, the band has requested for their safety that all attendees bring proof of vaccination\, and that masks be worn during the performance\, and as much as possible elsewhere except while eating or drinking or in open air.  This variant carries a ridiculous viral load\, and the more we can reduce its spread\, the better. \nPIPER 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 and Bill Monroe and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band release of “Will The Circle Be Unbroken” in the early 1970’s\, they put away the electric amps and guitars and developed a unique acoustic/bluegrass style. They never completely abandoned their musical roots and have blended Irish fiddle tunes with American country\, big band\, novelty and space-aged Grateful Dead inspired jams. \nThe band continues to swing! With their strong bond of friendship\, commitment to quality musicianship and continuing support of a strong fan base\, Piper Road invites you to join them as their show hits the road. The current Piper Road roster has accumulated over 100 years of experience performing together.\n\nPurchase tickets below or at the Carpe in advance of the show.\n  URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/piper-road-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210821T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210821T143000 DTSTAMP:20260417T095357 CREATED:20210726T000914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T035826Z UID:6287-1629549000-1629556200@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:Rhythm on the River Remix- JOHN GAY DESCRIPTION:This will take place in our parking lot. It is part of the Fort Chamber of Commerce Rhythm on the River Remix: \nJoin us Saturday\, August 21st from 10:00am to 6:00pm along the Rock River in Fort Atkinson for a “remix” of Rhythm on the River. This family-friendly\, free event will feature five downtown venues with regional musical talent scheduled at each throughout the day. Pick up your event “passport” and enjoy a day of music\, dining\, shopping and prizes during this end-of-summer celebration! \nRhythm on the River has been a late August staple of the community for over 15 years\, and this year’s Rhythm Remix is a way to keep the tradition alive. With a focus on family friendly entertainment and supporting our downtown businesses\, Rhythm Remix is a day long festival that is meant to encourage community members and visitors to explore the best that Fort Atkinson has to offer. \nSinger-songwriter JOHN GAY brings a gritty\, contemplative sound to his Americana-Country-Christian style. In 2017\, John started performing his solo acoustic set at various venues around southeastern Wisconsin\, playing original music along with covers of his favorite artists such as Jason Isbell\, The Lumineers\, Chris Stapleton and Zach Williams. \nBe sure to catch the lineup of amazingly talented local and regional artists at the following venues: \nRiverwalk Plaza (behind Brock’s Riverwalk Tavern & Grill at 99 S. Main Street)\nCafe Carpe (18 S. Water St. W.)\nJones Market (601 Jones Ave)\nBarrie Park Bandshell (210 Robert St)\nTavern on Rock (29 Sherman Ave W.) URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/rhythm-on-the-river-remix-john-gay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210821T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210821T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T095357 CREATED:20210726T001118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T003518Z UID:6289-1629558000-1629565200@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:Rhythm on the River Remix- THE DRIFTLESS DESCRIPTION:This will take place in our parking lot. It is part of the Fort Chamber of Commerce Rhythm on the River Remix: \nJoin us Saturday\, August 21st from 10:00am to 6:00pm along the Rock River in Fort Atkinson for a “remix” of Rhythm on the River. This family-friendly\, free event will feature five downtown venues with regional musical talent scheduled at each throughout the day. Pick up your event “passport” and enjoy a day of music\, dining\, shopping and prizes during this end-of-summer celebration! \nRhythm on the River has been a late August staple of the community for over 15 years\, and this year’s Rhythm Remix is a way to keep the tradition alive. With a focus on family friendly entertainment and supporting our downtown businesses\, Rhythm Remix is a day long festival that is meant to encourage community members and visitors to explore the best that Fort Atkinson has to offer. \nTHE DRIFTLESS is a Cambridge-based band specializing in classic country\, bluegrass\, rock\, and folk by bringing reimagined music with soul to all listeners. The five-person band is made up of Dave Kratovil\, Will Peters\, Mark Hansen\, Joe Lundsten\, Matt “Huck” Gent\, Jake Kemler and Jim Fitzgerald. Amazing vocals\, acoustic guitar\, electric guitar\, banjo\, 12-string guitar\, mandolin\, percussion and bass guitar all make an appearance during performances. \nBe sure to catch the lineup of amazingly talented local and regional artists at all the following venues: \nRiverwalk Plaza (behind Brock’s Riverwalk Tavern & Grill at 99 S. Main Street)\nCafe Carpe (18 S. Water St. W.)\nJones Market (601 Jones Ave)\nBarrie Park Bandshell (210 Robert St)\nTavern on Rock (29 Sherman Ave W.) URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/rhythm-on-the-river-remix-driftless/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210821T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210821T223000 DTSTAMP:20260417T095357 CREATED:20210726T161801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T230620Z UID:6300-1629577800-1629585000@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:BILL CAMPLIN BAND DESCRIPTION:ATTENTION: The summer fling of the Delta variant has us once again rethinking how to do safely do our business. The CDC recommends that vaccinated Americans return to wearing masks in indoor spaces in communities where coronavirus transmission is substantial or high\, and Jefferson county\, Wisconsin\, is currently in the substantial category https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view\, so we’ll do our part. \nThe small space of the listening room prevents any reasonable distancing. For the safety of everyone\, and to protect the performers who cannot mask while performing\, we will be requiring mask wearing in the backroom\, and recommending it in all of our spaces when not eating or drinking. \nKeep checking for updates\, as circumstances could require further measures\, or even cancellation. We are cautiously optimistic that the show will go on.\n\nPlease call 920-563-9391 to reserve seats. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/bill-camplin-band-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210827T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210827T220000 DTSTAMP:20260417T095357 CREATED:20210726T161634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T230708Z UID:6298-1630094400-1630101600@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:KAREN JOHNSON DESCRIPTION:ATTENTION: The summer fling of the Delta variant has us once again rethinking how to do safely do our business. The CDC recommends that vaccinated Americans return to wearing masks in indoor spaces in communities where coronavirus transmission is substantial or high\, and Jefferson county\, Wisconsin\, is currently in the substantial category https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view\, so we’ll do our part. \nThe small space of the listening room prevents any reasonable distancing.  For the safety of everyone\, and to protect the performers who cannot mask while performing\, we will be requiring mask wearing in the backroom\, and recommending it in all of our spaces when not eating or drinking. Keep checking for updates\, as circumstances could require further measures\, or even cancellation. We are cautiously optimistic that the show will go on. \nPlease call 920-563-9391 to reserve seats. \nKAREN JOHNSON grew up in West Allis\, WI\, surrounded by music.  Her favorite spot was riding along in her dad’s old pick-up truck while listening to old country tunes.  At a young age\, Karen learned to play the Tamburitza and sing harmony as a member of the American Croatian Silver Strings Tamburitzans. Now playing the guitar\, she has been performing at various venues since 1998\,  but nothing compares to the amazing listening room at the Cafe’ Carpe. Karen sings songs of her favorite artists including Joan Baez\, Nanci Griffith\,  Alison Krauss\, and Suzy Bogguss\, to name a few. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dclx2nwDJNY \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6pYX8uK25o \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z6AN79G3TE URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/karen-tuten-2/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR