In a genre full of tall tales and marketable lies, CHRIS ACKER crafts candid songs – weaving his wit and woes into a body of work that exposes the stale plight of the American Songster to the honest, and sometimes hilarious, light of day. In the tradition of Guthrie and Prine, Chris lends a quavering voice […]

The son of a small town farming community, CODY DIEKHOFF logged plenty of highway and stage time under the name CHICAGO FARMER before settling in the city in 2003. Profoundly inspired by fellow midwesterner John Prine, he’s a working-class folk musician to his core. His small town roots, tilled with city streets mentality, are turning heads North and South […]

Texas Female Artist of the Decade and reigning Female Vocalist of the Year, BRI BAGWELL, is a force to be reckoned with on the Texas Country scene. From her first full-length release, Banned from Santa Fe in 2011, to her 2022 release Corazón y Cabeza (Heart and Head) Bri has masterfully commanded the stage for […]

CLEM SNIDE- Alt-country/indie solo project of Israeli-American musician Eef Barzelay. First emerged from Boston as a trio in the early 1990’s, went on to become a cult and critical favorite, picking up high profile fans from Bon Iver to Ben Folds over three decades and more than a dozen studio albums. “The most underrated songwriter in […]

A new supergroup of Madison's finest musicians, The SORRY MOUNTAIN BAND will bring you Bluegrass standards as well as swing and country tunes done Bluegrass-style, with crowd-pleasing 3-part harmonies and energy to spare.

JOE JENCKS is a 25-year veteran of the international folk circuit, an award-winning songwriter, and celebrated vocalist based in Chicago. Merging conservatory training with his Irish roots and working-class upbringing, Joe delivers engaged musical narratives filled with heart, soul, groove and grit. Having penned several #1 Folksongs including the ever-relevant Lady of The Harbor, Jencks […]

Please call 920-563-9391 to reserve seats and to indicate whether you will eat here before the show. KAREN JOHNSON grew up in West Allis, WI, surrounded by music.  One of her favorite memories is listening to old country tunes with her dad while riding along in his old pick-up truck.  At a young age, Karen […]

ANNIE & ROD CAPPS are touring in support of their upcoming new album. Poignant and playful, effortless and endearing, their sound meets at the intersection of Americana & Folk. Like many singer/songwriters whose instrumentation is primarily acoustic the word “folk” covers a broad sonic range of genres and influences – what comes out is a […]

No one knew until it happened exactly how wonderful this quartet sounded in our intimate listening space- very wonderful, as it turns out. "The Ancora String Quartet, now in its 27th season, is delighted to announce Sahada Buckley as its new permanent violist! She will be joining long-time members Wes Luke, Robin Ryan, and Benjamin […]

However - FORT ARTS COUNCIL invites you to a creative gathering to raise funds for their scholarship program. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to fortartscouncil@gmail.com A free (though goodwill donations are welcome) event of creativity and community: *ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS  *CHALK THE WALK* *CARICATURES  *LIVE MUSIC* *SILENT & LIVE LOCAL ART AUCTION* *CASH BAR […]

He never made it to the sunset, so riding again.

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 […]

Collected donations will go to a local charity. Sadly, our friends Janice and MARK FURST are leaving for greener pastures in the Emerald Isle. We so wish that circumstances in our country hadn't dictated this choice. Mark will perform, celebrating the bonds of friendship and community. Still thinking on how to do food- menu may […]

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.

This show is cancelled and will be rescheduled in 2026. Racy songs of geriatric love... BILL & JJ PASSALACQUA are LOVESEAT and their new album "Our Way" is a reflection on their life together. Bill is a seasoned songwriter and touring artist, JJ has only recently been corrupted by him. Bill has 5 studio albums […]