THE LAMPLIGHTER SESSIONS
It has become a tradition that in the weeks before Christmas Peter Mulvey will run a marathon series of shows here, inviting various of his talented compadres to join him in the buff though they mostly demure and just play in the round. The stage is set in the middle of the room, and the performers face each other as they would if they were sitting in a living room swapping songs. They swap songs. There’s magic in the air. Lamplighter? Ask Peter.
Who is Peter Mulvey? and Why?
“Night after night, …Mulvey attempts to be the sum of his parts, to draw on all the musical legacies he has studied, to make a fresh, vital moment out of everything he and the audience have brought to the table that night. “People need this. I need this. To come together in a room, to try to make music come alive, for real, for right now, and then to let it go…that is the whole deal for me.””
These shows have become quite popular, and attract people from all over the globe (Alaska, England, and Australia so far). It behooves you to make your reservations early, and pay promptly to keep those reservations, or it may boohoo you. In past years, the REDBIRD shows have sold out, often early, so time is of the essence. If a show you were thinking of has sold out, dare yourself to experience some new performers. (UPDATE: Friday December 14th Redbird show is now SOLD OUT.)
Whenever anything is popular, the darn smooth-runnin’ police enact RULES
RULES regarding ticket purchases for these sessions
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RESERVE SEATS
Please call 920-563-9391 to reserve seats, ideally during hours when we are not open- before 11 am and between 1:30 pm and 5:00 pm during the week, before 4:30 pm on Saturday, and all day Sunday and Monday. Give your first and last name. (As a courtesy, please always contact us if you have reserved seats and can’t use some or all of them.)
PAY IN ADVANCE
You are not guaranteed your reserved seat unless you pay in advance. Payment by check (preferred) or credit card is fine, but there will be a $2.00 per transaction handling fee on the latter. Be sure to write on the check the date of the show. There are no actual tickets- we write PAID next to your name in our reservation book once payment is received, and assign seats under that name. If you want confirmation that your money has been received, include your e-mail address. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
REDBIRD MONEY BY DECEMBER 1st You will lose reserved seats for the Redbird shows if money has not been received before December 1st. For the other shows, if payment has not been received in advance, we will not feel obligated to hold your seats.
If you wish to rid yourself of seats, or seek them once we have sold out, you can post your desire on the Cafe Carpe Facebook page.
THE NIGHTS OF THE SHOWS- When to arrive, etc.
Please come at least 15 minutes early to increase the likelihood that the shows will start on time. If you wish to eat before the show, we urge you to come at least an hour before showtime. Our space is small, our kitchen is small, and our brains are small, which means there may be a bit of waiting and delightful chaos reigning. Abandon yourself to it- it’ll be fun.
On the busiest nights the menu will be limited to specials and a reduced menu of sandwiches to facilitate feeding large numbers in a short period of time. Apologies in advance if your favorite item is not offered.
Did I mention it’ll be fun?