Cafe Carpe

Buy ticket link lower on the page.  “Chicago Farmer represents the best qualities of Midwestern U.S.A. His lyrics, his stories and his heart are true. He’ll give you that feeling of ‘going home’. He’ll make you want to say all those things you’ve been meaning to say but were too afraid. At the same time […]

“Singer-songwriters are often called poets. In truth, only a few deliver the deep insight and sense of the new that breaking through the predictable achieves. Anna Tivel is one.” NPR, Ann Powers “Everything here is testament to her storytelling gifts (she’s been likened to Steinbeck and I suspect she may have a novel or short […]

Please call 920-563-9391 to reserve seats and to indicate whether you are likely to eat here this evening. The MARK HEMBREE BAND Mark Hembree -bass, Trent Cuthbert -guitar/mando, Paul Kienitz -fiddle, Michael Falk -banjo It’s straight-ahead, traditional bluegrass: hot picking, solid rhythm, tight harmonies, good humor, and a wealth of great stories make for an […]

LUKE CALLEN  At the intersection of Harry Smith’s Old Weird America – the songs of heartworn highways – and the tumult of today you can find the music of Luke Callen.  The songs – equal parts tragic comedy and hopeless reverie – paint a picture of the places and people that make up his earthly […]

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 somewhat regularly on the last Thursday of each month (unless […]

Looking forward to a great night with 2 great acts.  LONG MAMA had to cancel their last gig due to COVID, so this will be their first shot at the Carpe.  ERIK, who produced their new record, is a seasoned Carper. LONG MAMA: Songwriter Kat Wodtke leads Andrew Koenig and Nick Lang (Ryan Necci & […]

So excited to have the fabulous Mike back in our country and our room. MIKE DOWLING "Dowling is one of the most relaxed and highly skilled acoustic guitar players of his generation that I have ever heard. Everything he performs appears natural and deceptively effortless and with a tone, particularly when he plays slide guitar […]

the new tradition of the newly-plated LOST SOULS playing the day after Thanksgiving Buy tickets following bio Americana, folk, blues and humor (intentional & otherwise…), this could be the band for you.  Is it true they’ve won multiple awards and are incredibly good looking?  Is it true they are masters of their instruments and on-stage […]

Purchase tickets below bios. HAYWARD WILLIAMS is a veteran singer/songwriter from Milwaukee, WI. With seven full length records under his belt, Williams is set to release his latest effort: Every Color Blue.  A Soul record of the highest order in a time when Soul is needed the most. Growing up in Wisconsin in the 80's and […]

Ticket link follows bio- JOHNSMITH is one of those artists so often under-recognized – he possesses a genius that cannot be denied, ignored, or overlooked. For the past forty-plus years, Johnsmith has been sharing his music all across America and abroad. He has become a favorite at festivals, clubs, and house concerts alike. In addition […]

For this event, the CHRIS HANSON BAND will consist of Chris Hanson, Robin Pluer, and John Parrott.  Purchase tickets after the bios. If you've ever watched TV you've heard CHRIS HANSON's music. Founder of MidCoast Music's Catalog through Warner Chappell PM Chris's compositions have been on 20/20, The Super Bowl, Sex and the City, the Sopranos […]