Cafe Carpe

“Though not unique it is no less true that ‘BEATS WORKIN’ is the outgrowth of a series of jam sessions attended by 5 guys who love traditional bluegrass music, while believing that the genre is not set in stone, and that through the joy of making music, tasteful and creative contributions are waiting to be discovered (We […]

Literary artist MICHAEL HECHT will read excerpts from speeches or literature, and BILL CAMPLIN will sing a song between each excerpt. Readings will be posted later. Bill & Michael have done this collaboration many times with different readings, and really enjoy the concept, as have those in attendance.

Bill discovered he had already had a gig on the 13th, so he rescheduled to this date. BILL MILLER is an award-winning Native American recording artist, performer, songwriter, activist, painter, and world-class accomplished flute player. Over the entirety, Miller has produced over a dozen albums, received three Grammy Awards, numerous NAMA awards (including a “Lifetime […]

MOJOHAND - ROCK & ROLL, GINGER SOUL, AND JERSEY TWANG Mojohand is known nationally for their relentless work ethic, electric live shows and catchy, classic songwriting. Their sound is uniquely their own, while also often compared to Americana heroes John Prine and Townes van Zandt, legendary rockers such as Bruce Springsteen and Drive-By Truckers, and beloved […]

WILLY PORTER    PETER MULVEY    RANDY SABIEN   BILL CAMPLIN in the semicircle, holding down the fort.

WILLY PORTER    PETER MULVEY    RANDY SABIEN   BILL CAMPLIN in the semicircle, holding down the fort.

WILLY PORTER    PETER MULVEY    RANDY SABIEN   BILL CAMPLIN in the semicircle, holding down the fort.   Summer solstice with the mostest

WILLY PORTER    PETER MULVEY    RANDY SABIEN   BILL CAMPLIN in the semicircle, holding down the fort.  

Round robin 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 Round Robin […]

Rooted in the mountains of Western North Carolina,  The RESONANT ROGUES are fronted by songwriting duo Sparrow Smith and Keith Josiah Smith, who share a passion for movement and sound. The sounds of Appalachian old-time, classic country, and vintage soul all make appearances in their shows and records. RR have an extensive touring history and […]

ticket link on its way Singer-songwriter and pianist ANNE HEATON has captured audience imaginations for over fifteen years with her songs that are, by turns, "tender, barbed and spiritual" (Washington Post). She's been featured by the New York Times Popcast, played numerous times on NPR and shared the stage with artists such as Jewel, Sarah […]