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 Wednesday (switched from Thursday) of each […]

Ticket link follows bios. TODD ALBRIGHT  is a country blues, twelve string guitar player and vocalist based in Detroit, Michigan. Grounded in the pre-war era of the blues tradition (1880-1939), Todd is a mindful purveyor of blues history. His repertoire upholds musical pillars such as Blind Willie McTell, George Carter, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Leadbelly. His life’s work […]

This is an acoustic open stage, sound system set up in advance, just stand up and play. Share 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. Please support our business by buying drink and/or food.

TICKET LINK follows bio. SETH BERNARD came to an understanding early that music, poetry and art, along with activism, farming and earth science, all intertwine into one great work. Probably because of the crowded farm dinner table, where books of poetry, tapes of jazz, blues, rock n’ roll and traditional music, guests of all kinds, […]

Ticket link follows bio. MARK STUART spends every year as a full-time working artist and musician. Mostly performing his own unique shows, doing singer-songwriter concerts, he can be witnessed excelling as a band guitarist at hometown Nashville, Tennessee gigs or sessions, too. Notable artists such as Freddy Fender, Steve Earle, Joan Baez, and Steve Forbert […]

THE FLYING CHAUCERS  aka Daniel Connolly and Keralee Gueneviere — began auspiciously and explosively in 2013 when K stumbled upon D’s gig on a subzero night in a famous Chicago dive bar. With her face towards a Guinness and her back towards the band, Keralee heard Daniel’s empyrean harmonies and delicatatious finger pluckings; then turned […]

WILLY PORTER   RANDY SABIEN  BILL CAMPLIN (Peter Mulvey found something worse to do.)

WILLY PORTER   RANDY SABIEN  BILL CAMPLIN (Peter Mulvey found something worse to do.)

WILLY PORTER   RANDY SABIEN  BILL CAMPLIN (Peter Mulvey found something worse to do.)

WILLY PORTER   RANDY SABIEN  BILL CAMPLIN (Peter Mulvey found something worse to do.) We will open at 4, and are serving food.  Please come at least an hour early if you plan on eating here.

ROD MACDONALD  ticket link follows bio Some of you may know Rod from the days he played at Charlotte's Web in Rockford. His visits to the Midwest are rare, so take advantage of this opportunity. Rod MacDonald is an American singer-songwriter, novelist, and educator. He was a “big part of the 1980s folk revival in Greenwich Village clubs”, performing at the Speakeasy, The […]

MIKE COMPTON and JOE NEWBERRY,  masters of old-time mandolin and banjo/guitar, dig deep into early country music and blues. Their duet-singing, two-man string band ranges between traditional songs, instrumentals, ‘mother’ ballads and original tunes. It’s not about the number of notes with Compton and Newberry, but telling the truth and respecting the song. More bio […]

JOY CLARK is a New Orleans-born singer-songwriter, lyrical guitarist and composer who creates soulful compositions that celebrate peace and the undeniable power of love. Her intricate rhythms and warm melodies reveal a sweet vulnerability that have enchanted audiences around the world. Growing up the daughter of a minister, she learned to create an atmosphere ripe for […]

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 Wednesday (formerly Thursday) of each month. Traditional […]

A self-described “tree-hugger that watches NASCAR,” GRANT PEEPLES is known for his axe-sharp socio-political tunes, raucous humor and heart-gigging ballads.  More bio follows ticket link. 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 and cultural acuity.” […]

Please call 920-563-9391 to reserve seats and let us know if you will dine here that night.   Literary artist MICHAEL HECHT will read excerpts from speeches or literature, and BILL CAMPLIN will sing a song between each excerpt. Readings this time will be from Jimmy Baca,Van Gogh, Mary Oliver,  Tennesee Williams, and Hecht himself. They have done this […]