BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cafe Carpe - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T213000 DTSTAMP:20260506T134033 CREATED:20231129T015918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T005127Z UID:8467-1709321400-1709328600@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:THE BOSTON IMPOSTERS DESCRIPTION:Please call 920-563-9391 to reserve seats and to let us know if you will dine here that night. \nTHE BOSTON IMPOSTERS are a husband-wife singer-songwriter duo and music educators based in Southeast Wisconsin. Davey Harrison and Maire (pronounced like Mary) Clement began collaborating many years prior\, but their duo was officially founded during their time living as Midwestern Impostors in Boston. The duo blend beautiful harmonies\, accompanied by acoustic guitar\, mandolin\, and banjo to craft heartfelt original songs. Inspired by traditional\, classic and contemporary folk music\, The Boston Imposters write about their lives and experiences\, inspired by the people who have been a part of their journey. \n“Hearkening back to the traditional folk duos of the 1950s and 1960s\, The Boston Imposters represent the genre at its most pure: two capable voices\, supported by sparse-yet-effective instrumentation\, working together to earnestly share stories anyone can relate to.” – Elena See\, FolkAlley.com \n  URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/the-boston-imposters-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T213000 DTSTAMP:20260506T134033 CREATED:20240118T032412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T003456Z UID:8531-1709753400-1709760600@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:CHRIS PUREKA DESCRIPTION:It’s rare for an artist to bridge the divide between critical acclaim and dedicated fan engagement. CHRIS PUREKA is a Portland-based singer-songwriter whose body of work has resonated deeply with these seemingly disparate milieus. Their music has straddled the folk\, americana and indie rock genres over the course of their 20 year career\, and over that time\, their bold vulnerability in processing the intimacies of life in song has struck a chord with those listeners who crave authenticity and depth. \nMore bio below ticket link.  Also\, note that the show may be slightly delayed if all have not finished eating by 7:30. \n\n \n \n \n \nChris’s elegant emotionality as a vocalist and their flair as a lyricist have garnered them favorable comparisons to Chan Marshall\, Bruce Springsteen\, and Patty Griffin. Over many years of touring on both sides of the Atlantic\, they have shared the stage with such diverse and esteemed artists as The Lumineers\, Gregory Alan Isakov\, The Cowboy Junkies\, Haley Heynderickx\, and Ani DiFranco. They have had their songs featured on such television shows as Brothers and Sisters\, Covert Affairs and Shameless and well as a song featured in the Sundance featured indie film\, The Royal Road. Along the way\, Chris has remained truly independent\, selling nearly 50\,000 albums through their own label\, Sad Rabbit Records. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/chris-pureka-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T213000 DTSTAMP:20260506T134033 CREATED:20240124T041858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T050350Z UID:8545-1709839800-1709847000@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:THIRD COAST BLUEGRASS DESCRIPTION:Ticket purchase link follows the bio. \nTHIRD COAST BLUEGRASS (TCB) is a band of longtime friends and musical cohorts with deep roots in the Upper Great Lakes bluegrass scene going back to the 70’s. The lineup speaks (and picks and sings) for itself\, in alphabetical order: \n\nMarc Edelstein – Bass & Vocals\nKen Finkel – Banjo & Vocals\nPeter Knupfer – Fiddle (& you don’t want the vocals!!)\nDon Stiernberg – Mandolin & Vocals\nJerry Wicentowski – Lead Vocals & Guitar\n\nTCB’s repertoire spans bluegrass classics\, hidden gems\, originals\, and adaptations from amazing songwriters. The band highlights Jerry’s “true to the tradition” vocals\, seamless trios and masterful instrumentals. With world class soloists Don and Peter stepping out front on the instrumentals with rock solid banjo from Ken\, it’s as powerful as it is tasteful. Marc’s bass and Jerry’s rhythm guitar lay down the essential rhythmic foundation.  As Don says\, “Back to the roots of the hard grass with admired colleagues who are also great friends. What could be better?” URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/third-coast-bluegrass-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T133000 DTSTAMP:20260506T134033 CREATED:20240307T235750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T235750Z UID:8716-1709897400-1709904600@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:CLOSED FOR LUNCH DESCRIPTION:closed for lunch hours\, open for business as usual in the evening. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/closed-for-lunch/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T223000 DTSTAMP:20260506T134033 CREATED:20231014T204847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240303T173507Z UID:8360-1709929800-1709937000@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:MY POLITIC DESCRIPTION:MY POLITIC  is a Folk/Americana duo consisting of  Kaston Guffey and Nick Pankey\, who grew up together in Ozark MO and started My Politic around the age of 15. Kaston writes character driven story songs and Nick adds sibling-like harmony to create a unique sound that is totally their own. More bio below ticket link. \n\n \n \n \n \nInspired by artists like John Prine\, Woody Guthrie\, Randy Newman\, Bob Dylan\, Patty Griffin\, Nina Simone\, Simon & Garfunkel classic country and so much else\, My Politic has recorded 10 albums to date\,  3 of those when living in Nashville: “Anchor” (2015) “12 Kinds of Lost” (2017)\, “Short-Sighted People In Power” (released 10/30/2020) which is a collection of songs written and recorded between March and August of 2020 hyper-focused on politics & current affairs. The album has been featured 3 times in American Songwriter. They’ve also had the pleasure of appearing at Americanafest and multiple times at The Bluebird. \nNewest release is  “MISSOURI FOLKLORE: SONGS & STORIES FROM HOME“\, reviewed below. \n“As with all their previous albums it proves to be an engaging and interesting experience\, heightened by the superb harmonies and wonderful interplay among the musicians….[Guffey’s] writing has always displayed an acute insight on the human condition and his astute observations are as finely honed as ever “— Lonesome Highway Magazine \n“combines fine musicianship with perceptive\, reflective and provocative lyrics. My Politic have produced a very fine record which provides intelligent\, thoughtful insights not only into their home state but also the complexities and paradoxes of what it is to be human.” — Americana UK \n“It has the trappings and truth telling of a John Prine or John Hartford style track… It deserves the attention of serious Americana and folk fans.” — Ear to the Ground Music (on “Buzzards on a Powerline”) \n“Keen-edged imagery\, delicately soft vocals with hard\, reflective lyrics\, Missouri Folklore is a slow-creeping quintessential addition to your music collection.” – Listening Through The Lens \nRead an article about them here. \n  URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/my-politic-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T223000 DTSTAMP:20260506T134033 CREATED:20240119T034627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T034627Z UID:8535-1710016200-1710023400@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:STEVE DAWSON/ TOMMI ZENDER DESCRIPTION:This show was postponed from last year due to Steve being sick. \nBios appear after ticket link. \n\n \n \n \n \nChicago Folk / Americana singer / songwriter\, STEVE DAWSON has been called “one of the most underrated songwriters in American music\,” who writes\, “graceful\, poetic songs akin to a volume of great short stories in their precise\, exacting wordplay and soulful heartache.” Dawson has released six albums with his long-time band\, Dolly Varden\, and five solo albums\, including 2020’s critically-acclaimed “Last Flight Out” with his folk / jazz ensemble\, Funeral Bonsai Wedding\, and his latest\, “At The Bottom Of A Canyon In The Branches Of A Tree\,” on Pravda Records. \nOriginally from San Diego\, California\, he spent his teen years in Hailey\, Idaho\, where he learned guitar and started writing songs. After a few years at the Berklee School of Music in Boston\, Dawson moved to Chicago and formed the band\, Stump The Host\, with his future wife\, artist and singer\, Diane Christiansen. Dawson also teaches songwriting at the legendary Old Town School of Folk Music and co-wrote a book on songwriting and the creative process with Mark Caro called\, “Take It To The Bridge: Unlocking The Great Songs Inside You.” \nTOMMI ZENDER is a multi-instrumentalist who hails from Evanston IL\, working and playing regularly in Chicago IL.  Zender wears many musical hats: Singer/Songwriter\, Guitarist\, Drummer/Percussionist\, Producer/Arranger\, Ambient Soundscape Improviser\, Teacher/Coach\, Bassist\, Collaborator\, Accompanist\, Studio Gun-for-hire\, Musical Director\, Transcriber\, and of course music fan.  He currently teaches adult classes at Old Town School of Folk Music\, and he has coached music privately in Evanston IL since 1996. \nZender has released 4 records of original music\, all available on Bandcamp. He has been an accompanist for the likes of Phil Angotti\, Steve Dawson (Dolly Varden)\, Dag Juhlin (Poi Dog Pondering\, Expo ’76)\, legendary 80’s pop-rockers Green\, Peter Mulvey\, Happy Chichester (Afghan Whigs\, Royal Crescent Mob\, Brad)\, Al Day\, Push Puppets\, Jon Brion (yes that guy\, at The Hideout) Jason Falkner (yes that guy too\, once upon a time at NU’s student union) and many more… in fact it’s now to the point this is simply shameless name dropping. Tz has taken part in many of Tom Dunning’s legendary Hoot Night’s at Schuba’s Tavern in Chicago. It’s not out of character for Tommi to go up on stage unrehearsed with people he barely knows to accompany them on various instruments. He currently is a member of the bands Steve Dawson & The Lucid Dreams and Push Puppets\, both based in Chicago. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/steve-dawson-tommi-zender/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T220000 DTSTAMP:20260506T134033 CREATED:20240129T040457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T043603Z UID:8567-1710532800-1710540000@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:JOHN STANO/ PAUL CEBAR DESCRIPTION:SUPER BROTHER-IN-LAW TAG-OFF as PAUL CEBAR and JOHN STANO cast their songs back and forth. \nSinger/songwriter JOHN STANO’s sound is a distinctive blend of acoustic and slide guitar\, stellar rack harmonica\, expressive vocals and insightful songwriting developed over many years of performance and study. He sometimes adds a little mandolin\, cigar box guitar or banjo to the mix as well. His style can be described as a combination of Folk\, Americana and Country Blues. Initially self-taught\, John went on to study American fingerstyle guitar at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and harmonica with national blues legend\, Jim Liban. \nPAUL CEBAR’s “voice has warmed Milwaukee’s ears while on stage and on the airwaves at WMSE\, where he regularly hosts a Wednesday morning show featuring an eclectic\, all-vinyl mix. His bands The Milwaukeeans and Tomorrow Sound — as well as his earliest project\, The R&B Cadets — have garnered plenty of well-earned attention. \nHe’s worked with notable musicians like John and Mike Sieger\, Willy Porter\, Robyn Pluer\, Peter Mulvey\, Juli Wood\, Mike Fredrickson\, Reggie Bordeaux and Bob Schneider\, serving up soulful sounds infused with worldly appeal. ” \n“Paul Cebar is a masterful synthesist of rhythmic culture.” URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/john-stano-paul-cebar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240322T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240322T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T134033 CREATED:20240319T225314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T225605Z UID:8736-1711132200-1711139400@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:ACOUSTIC OPEN STAGE DESCRIPTION:This is an acoustic open stage\, sound system set up in advance\, just stand up and play. \nShare your songs (or stories- storytellers welcome) in a two song (think 7-9 minutes) rotation with whoever else is there to play\, being respectful of others. \nPlease support our business by buying drink and/or food. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/open-stage-114/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T213000 DTSTAMP:20260506T134033 CREATED:20240219T021522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T022107Z UID:8653-1711222200-1711229400@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:LONESOME BILL CAMPLIN DESCRIPTION:Please call 920-563-9391 to reserve seats and to let us know if you will be dining here that night. \nBill’s friend documentary filmmaker Chip Duncan has this to say about the lonesome guy. \n“BILL CAMPLIN is among the finest singer-songwriters in Wisconsin history. No longer a youngster\, Bill has refined his voice and guitar playing with a richness and quality that has few comparables even among the best-known artists of this generation. Bill is also the longtime co-owner of the Café Carpe\, one of America’s great performance spaces for musicians across the US. Bill’s shows are always personal for me – I first saw him play when I was a high school sophomore\, and he literally changed my life. Without the depth of Bill’s lyrics and style\, I’d never have picked up a guitar\, never have written a poem or song\, and very likely not have followed the professional road to storytelling.” URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/lonesome-bill-camplin-34/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240329T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240329T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T134033 CREATED:20240327T031717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T031717Z UID:8753-1711737000-1711744200@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:ACOUSTIC OPEN STAGE DESCRIPTION:This is an acoustic open stage\, sound system set up in advance\, just stand up and play. \nShare your songs (or stories- storytellers welcome) in a two song (think 7-9 minutes) rotation with whoever else is there to play\, being respectful of others. \nPlease support our business by buying drink and/or food. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/acoustic-open-stage-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T220000 DTSTAMP:20260506T134033 CREATED:20231019T014006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T031027Z UID:8365-1711828800-1711836000@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:RUPERT WATES DESCRIPTION:“Terrific hooks\, deep lyrics\, awesome voice and nearly astonishing fingerpicking chops – the real deal” (Monterey County Weekly CA) \n“Lyrically\, these songs combine the economy of a Woody Guthrie ballad with the intricacies of contemporary singer-songwriter Richard Thompson” (Jim Abbott\,Orlando Sentinel\, May 21\, 2013) \n“I was overwhelmed by how good he was\, both lyrically and vocally. His guitar work was truly unbelievable.” (K. Perrin\, Circle Entertainment\, Southport NC) \n“This is one gifted s.o.b…If you’re not hip to this guy you’re missing a lot” (F.A.M.E) \n\n \n \n \n \nRUPERT WATES was born in London and studied at Oxford University. He has been a full time songwriter since the late 1990s\, when he signed a publishing contract with Eaton Music Limited.  In London he worked with some of the best performers in the city.  Moving in 2001 to Paris\, Wates formed his own quartet and began playing live regularly. In fall 2006 he came to the US. He is now based in New York City and Colorado.  Since coming to the US\, he has won more than 50 songwriting and performing awards (www.rupertwatesmusic.com/awards). \nHis music is an eclectic mix of acoustic\, melodic art/folk\, with flavors of jazz\, vaudeville and cabaret. He has released twelve solo CDs. They have received outstanding reviews in the international online press and tracks from them have been played on radio all over the world. In addition\, Wates’ songs have been covered by other artists in the UK\, Canada and the US. Two full length tribute CDs to his material have been recorded: ‘Crazy Puzzle‘ (2015) by Nashville-based performer Roxie Rogers\, and ‘Wide Open Heart‘ (July 2017) by Los Angeles vocalist Susan Kohler. Both these CDs were initiated and funded entirely by the artists themselves\, and comprise exclusively songs taken from Rupert Wates’ back catalog. Over 20 recordings featuring Wates’s songs by other artists were made in 2016\, and more are scheduled for 2017 (full list at www.rupertwatesmusic.com/covers). \nIn 2010 Wates released Joe’s Café\, an album of 15 original songs based on true stories\, each interpreted by a different vocalist\, retelling the stories of ordinary American people. Through them we trace the story of America itself: through two world wars\, the Dust Bowl depression\, Vietnam and the struggle for Civil Rights\, all the way to the present day. Recorded live in the studio in a single weekend\, the album’s warm sound evokes the welcoming atmosphere of an all-night café\, where friends gather to share their stories. Featured virtuoso musicians on the recording include Darol Anger on violin and Michael Manring on bass. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/rupert-wates/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR