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:20240404T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240404T213000 DTSTAMP:20260603T163253 CREATED:20240119T035307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T124846Z UID:8538-1712259000-1712266200@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:THE WILDWOODS DESCRIPTION:They were enthusiastically received on their first visit last September- glad to have them back. Bio follows ticket link.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\nTHE WILDWOODS are an enchanting Folk/Americana trio based in Lincoln\, Nebraska\, whose flowing songwriting tandem has been praised by Paste Magazine as “focused and charmingly human”. The Wildwoods’ delicate melodies and descriptive lyrics come from nature\, love\, experiences from the road\, and growing up in Nebraska.\n\nThe band released their debut album\, Sweet Nostalgia\, followed by a duo EP\, Birdie & Goose\, in 2017\, and quickly established themselves as a creative\, harmonious\, and instrumental force in their local music scene. Since then\, The Wildwoods have released two full-length records\, Across A Midwest Sky (2019) and Foxfield Saint John (2023)\, as well as a handful of singles\, Little Home (2020) and Like My Old Man (2021)\, and have supported touring acts such as Elephant Revival\, Arts Fishing Club\, The Accidentals\, The Way Down Wanderers\, and Jamie Wyatt.\n\nAlong with performing several Sofar concerts in cities such as London\, Brooklyn\, and St. Louis\, as well as a European tour in 2019\, the group has performed at several festivals including: Summerfest\, The Nebraska Folk and Roots Festival\, Wakarusa\, and the Flatwater Music Festival.\n\n“The young songwriting tandem of Chloe and Noah Gose harmonize like something out of the Depression Era\, fitted with a certain weight yet warmly and triumphantly capable of lifting hearts regardless.”— Andrew Stellman – Hear Nebraska\n\n“The Wildwoods know exactly what kind of music they want to make. It’s not often we hear a sound this focused. Their singular brand of folk-pop riles up images of young love\, innocence\, unbridled joy\, and the occasional heartbreak. But even the heartbreaks are lined in a comfy flannel of bright\, braided colors and cast out upon the backdrop some might call “the bright side of things.” Landon Kuhlmann – Paste Magazine & Daytrotter URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/the-wildwoods-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240405T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240405T220000 DTSTAMP:20260603T163253 CREATED:20231129T014543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T042045Z UID:8474-1712347200-1712354400@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:MUSTARD'S RETREAT DESCRIPTION:Bio follows ticket link: \n\n \n \n \n \nMUSTARD’S RETREAT has always sung the songs they enjoyed and cared about\, regardless of the trends of the music industry and pop culture. They are committed to simply being themselves\, not chasing fame or brass rings\, while delighting in and connecting with their audiences as if they were family. The honesty of what they present onstage and the extensive body of outstanding original songs and recordings all contribute to a fiercely loyal audience that continues to grow. “Music to cure what ails you” was how one reviewer in the 1970s described them\, and that is as true now as it was then. \nThey’ve traveled more than a million miles and performed more than 6\,000 shows\, from pig roasts and pool parties to Lincoln Center Out of Doors\, The Barns at Wolftrap and the Kennedy’s Center’s Millennium Stage. \nTheir performances are always joyful and uplifting\, as well as intelligent\, thought provoking and insightful. They’ve recently begun referring to their career and touring as “Defiantly Hopeful.” In part due to their long career\, but more as a statement about what the music has meant to them. “Folk music is\, at its heart\, defiantly hopeful!” Tamulevich says. “We came of age in the 60s\, at the confluence of Pete Seeger\, Peter\, Paul & Mary\, Bob Dylan and the singer/songwriter revolution. We care much more about what we do and stand for and finding that common ground with our audiences\, than fame or money: this is our community of choice\, and we consider ourselves so fortunate to be here.” \nMustard’s Retreat is now a duo with David Tamulevich and Libby Glover. \n“Mustard’s Retreat played to an enthusiastic crowd at the Indy Folk Series. David Tamulevich and Libby Glover charmed everyone with their songs and stories. Fine guitar picking\, coupled with beautiful harmonies\, carried the evening. Libby shined with her a capella songs and unique poems\, she commands the stage. We had great comments about them from the audience\, a tribute to their talent.” URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/mustards-retreat-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240406T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240406T220000 DTSTAMP:20260603T163253 CREATED:20231019T014858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T015431Z UID:8358-1712433600-1712440800@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:TIM GRIMM DESCRIPTION:TIM GRIMM is a bit of a Renaissance man in the performing arts world\, forging a rich and varied career that blends his love of songwriting\, travel\, and acting in theatre\, film and television. For most of his 25-year career as a storytelling balladeer in the tradition of John Prine\, Woody Guthrie\, and Bob Dylan\, Tim has written primarily about community\, history\, family\, and social issues – often framed by his strong sense of place and the many years he spent on the family farm he built in rural Indiana. His songs are filled with rural characters and landscapes\, written and sung with vivid warmth and intimacy. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/tim-grimm-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T220000 DTSTAMP:20260603T163253 CREATED:20231107T224940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T224958Z UID:8325-1712952000-1712959200@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:CHERYL WHEELER w/ special guest Kenny White DESCRIPTION:Brilliant\, hysterical performances and beautifully crafted songs. Longer bios follow ticket link: \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCHERYL WHEELER It has always seemed as if there were two Cheryl Wheelers\, with fans of the New England songwriter relishing watching the two tussle for control of the mic. There is poet-Cheryl\, writer of some of the prettiest\, most alluring and intelligent ballads on the modern folk scene. And there is her evil twin\, comic-Cheryl\, a militant trend defier and savagely funny social critic. The result is a delightful contrast between poet and comic. \nAs the late Scott Alarik wrote\, “Wheeler emerges as a gifted and open-hearted songwriter approaching the sure summit of her craft. Her abiding faith in her audience’s ability to find their own life reflected in the sweet spaces of her songs reveals an artist comfortably wearing the austere genius that defines folk music’s best traditions.” \nKENNY WHITE opens the show and then accompanies Cheryl for her set. \nHailed by reviewers from the New York Times to the San Francisco Chronicle for his “thrilling” and “unique” piano playing\, Kenny is a talented singer-songwriter and a successful NYC-based record producer. He has written\, performed\, and produced music for hundreds of TV and radio commercials as well as film soundtracks\, and has toured with stars like Judy Collins\, Stephen Stills and Tom Jones\, among others. \nSnapshots of human condition\, from heartwarming to humorous; astonishingly gifted pianist who finds a hook at the end of a long phrase. “Kenny has earned a place among my favorite singer/songwriters. A true wordsmith and musician who reveals a fine sense of humor as well.” – David Crosby \n  URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/cheryl-wheeler-w-special-guest-kenny-white/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T203000 DTSTAMP:20260603T163253 CREATED:20240215T195550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240330T190723Z UID:8628-1713036600-1713040200@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:BILL CAMPLIN w/ MICHAEL HECHT DESCRIPTION:Please call 920-563-9391 to reserve seats and let us know if you will dine here that night.   \nMICHAEL HECHT will read excerpts from speeches or literature\, and BILL CAMPLIN will sing a song between each excerpt. \nThey have done this collaboration many times with different readings\, and really enjoy the concept. \nThis time\, Michael will share readings from Martin Luther King\, Jr. and Nelson Mandela. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/bill-camplin-w-michael-hecht-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T220000 DTSTAMP:20260603T163253 CREATED:20240128T040814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T023036Z UID:8484-1713556800-1713564000@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:MOJOHAND DESCRIPTION:“Serving the song is what’s most important to us-  that’s what we’re all about.” says Mojohand’s lead-singer\, guitarist\, and primary songwriter Elijah Klein. NJ/NYC based Americana-rockers Mojohand have been winning over audiences from Pittsburgh\, PA to Austin\, TX and everywhere in-between for over five years now\, and there are no signs of slowing down for this road-hungry quartet. \nMore bio follows ticket link: \n\n \n \n \n \nMOJOHAND was born in 2016 from the fiery remains of countless high school bands and side projects. Having played music together since the tender years of teenagehood\, childhood friends Elijah Klein and Joe DiNardo tapped keyboard extraordinaire Ian D’Arcy and began gigging around the Garden State with a revolving cast of local musicians. When Elijah met Bay Area drummer Jasper Mahncke at The New School of Jazz\, the group found their groove and locked in with a flurry of singles and shows around the Northeast – from the woods of Vermont to packed bars in New York City and everywhere in between. \nAn aspect too-often under-discussed about songs – their arrangement – is where Mojohand again stands head and shoulders above peers in the genre. “We never want to have the lyrics and the chords\, and say ‘That’s it\, the song’s done.’ \nPlaying over 70 shows from their formation of their current lineup in the lead-up to the pandemic gave the band an opportunity to find their sound and tighten up their audience-pleasing skills: “In the studio\, you can do everything right and cut out mistakes… onstage is where you see if you can actually make people dance and have a good time.” says drummer Jasper. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/mojohand/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T203000 DTSTAMP:20260603T163253 CREATED:20231201T184433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T184719Z UID:8496-1714069800-1714077000@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:SONG CIRCLE w/ TRICIA ALEXANDER DESCRIPTION: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\, though this will be the first one of 2024. \nTraditional Round Robin protocol applies – everyone is part of the circle and has an opportunity to: play\, pass or request a song from someone in particular or from anyone in the circle. \nEveryone is welcome to attend. $5 cover for musicians and audience. Come early and have a bite to eat- therein lies our sustenance. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/song-circle-w-tricia-alexander-59/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T220000 DTSTAMP:20260603T163253 CREATED:20231013T005814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T202301Z UID:8363-1714161600-1714168800@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:JOSHUA DAVIS/ Sage DESCRIPTION:Bio below ticket link:\n\n \n \n \n \n\nSpeaking or singing\, the voice of JOSHUA DAVIS is a disarming instrument: weathered and warm\, as capable of conjuring confessional intimacy on a global stage as it is of making a small room\, well off the beaten path\, resonate with startling urgency and power. Couple it with an earnest poetic sensibility\, a boundless work ethic\, and an uncanny gift for connecting with audiences spanning generations\, and it’s no wonder that Davis is now poised at the brink of the sort of widespread recognition that typically passes right over such a humble troubadour.\n\nOver the past twenty years\, Michigan-based Davis has honed an impressive range of skills – songwriter\, bandleader\, guitarist\, and vocalist among them – in the most honest possible fashion: night after night\, song after song\, show after show Davis simply delivered every performance as though his life depended on it. Investing himself in the American musical diaspora\, he has explored the common thread connecting folk\, blues\, jazz\, ragtime\, and country forms – discovering his personal perspective as a composer in the process.\n\n“My sound is rooted in the folk tradition\,” Davis explains\, “but it’s not folk music. Terms like Americana\, roots rock\, and heartland rock come up\, but there’s so much more to it than that. I’m not a purist: I play with that American folk lineage\, I play with those metaphors.” His versatility and ravenous musical curiosity has resulted in a divergent and fervent output. Since his appearance as a finalist on Season 8 of NBC’s “The Voice”\, Davis has been churning out an album a year and has plans to continue to do so. His sensibilities shine brightest on his latest trio of solo releases\, each a thoughtful dispatch on life\, love\, change\, and growth.\n\nHe’s currently touring in support of “Live From The Robin.” His first solo effort captures his essence in a way that pares his songs down to their emotional\, musical and lyrical roots. Recorded over the span of two nights\, this documents a raw and revealing glimpse of an artist who has his finger on the pulse of a culture\, a culture that lives\, loves and laughs\, cries\, mourns and heals. Joshua’s authenticity plucks all of the right heartstrings\, soars on the updrafts\, and plumbs the depths of the human experience.\n\nThis is a deep and warm conversation with a room full of old friends. “I’ve wanted to make this album for years” says Davis. “And I’m so excited to share it. I love playing solo shows. It allows me the freedom to dig deep into my songs and really be in the moment with the audience.”\n\n\nOpening for Joshua will be “SAGE”\, a group of songwriting students from Interlochen Arts Academy\, a boarding arts high school located in Northern Michigan (Joshua is on the Interlochen faculty). Students worldwide audition to attend the esteemed boarding arts high school\, the first of its kind. Lucy Letscher\, Audrey Mason\, and Eliza Prymak have put together an intimate and harmony-heavy set that will reassure you that the future of music is in good hands. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/joshua-davis/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T213000 DTSTAMP:20260603T163253 CREATED:20231201T025449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T170914Z UID:8489-1714246200-1714253400@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:TRICIA ALEXANDER/ JIM GARY/ WATTLE & DAUB DESCRIPTION:Ticket link follows bios. \nTRICIA ALEXANDER Joy-filled\, uplifting and inspiring are some of the words used to describe Tricia’s music and performance – which ranges from soothing and deeply spiritual to social commentary and humor. \nTricia moves between jazz\, blues and folk\, spoken word & music\, original compositions re-interpreted cover tunes – and she does it all with seamless grace. \nWATTLE & DAUB’s authentic acoustic voice is rooted in their passion for the power of the folk music tradition. From the heart of the midwest\, in northern Illinois\, husband and wife singer-songwriters\, Tim and Susan Mocarski are dedicated to keeping folk culture alive and kicking through participation\, social commentary\, and entertainment. \nJIM GARY is an acoustic singer/songwriter. He grew up in southeastern Michigan listening to all the great sounds of the ‘60s – Motown\, Beatles\, and all those great Jimmy Webb songs. He now lives in the Chicago area. \nPicking up a guitar at age 14\, he started learning chords and moved on to fingerpicking the songs of John Denver\, Jim Croce\, Harry Chapin\, James Taylor\, and Gordon Lightfoot. In the years since then\, Jim continued to write\, perform\, and record music\, releasing several albums and EPs along the way. \nJim Gary is a Kerrville New Folk Finalist and an award-winning songwriter (Great River Folk Fest) who writes songs of wit and wisdom in whatever genre strikes his fancy. His 6 albums representing over 70 original songs contain a variety of styles but always a firm commitment to lyrics and images that will move you! URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/tricia-alexander-jim-gary-wattle-daub/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR