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Welcome to the Simply Folk Calendar! This guide will be updated throughout the year and allows you to easily look for performances, events and festivals in your area. You can view them by Venue, by a particular month, or even search on a performer's name. If you want your event included in the Simply Folk Calendar, contact Stephanie Elkins at Wisconsin Public Radio, 821 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53706, call 608-890-3177 or E-mail simplyfolk@wpr.org |
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2/11/2012
8:00 PM |
Coffee House, The 631 N. 19th St. Milwaukee, WI 414-534-4612 |
JOHN GARDNER, poet extraordinaire JOHN GARDNER, poet extraordinaire, returns with his Love Poetry in celebration of Valentine's Day. Enjoy his deep, sonorous voice and carefully crafted words of loves felt, past and present. Guest poetry reader FRAN HENKEL will also appear. Bring your sweetheart along, won't you? $5 suggested donation |
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2/11/2012
7:30 PM |
Harmony Cafe 233 E College Av Appleton, WI 54911 920-734-2233 |
Kent Christensen & Rich George Free concert: A Night of John Denver |
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2/11/2012
7:30 PM |
Irish Fest Center 1532 Wauwatosa Ave (76th St) Milwaukee, WI 414-476-3378 |
DAVID FRANCEY Canadian singer-songwriter David Francey will deliver the news in an eloquent, engaging, witty, no frills, and sometimes provocative format when he showcases his ninth album, Late Edition, during a concert at the Irish Fest Center, 1532 Wauwatosa Ave., Milwaukee, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11. Accompanying the three-time JUNO Award winning performer is long-time friend and guitarist Mark Westberg. Performer Site: http://www.davidfrancey.com/ |
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2/11/2012
7:30 PM |
Jensen Center Amherst, WI 715-824-5202 |
GARNET ROGERS A Tomorrow River Concert at the Jensen Center: 715-824-5202 Performer Site: http://www.garnetrogers.com/ |
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2/11/2012
8:00 PM |
The Root Note 119 4th St S La Crosse, WI 54601-3257 |
Anna Vogelzang Performer Site: http://theanna.com/ |
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2/12/2012
7:00 PM |
Center For Conscious Living 849 E Washington Av #118 Madison, WI 53703 608-843-7740 |
BROTHER SUN Brother Sun is the trio of Pat Wictor, Joe Jencks and Greg Greenway Performer Site: http://www.brothersunmusic.com/ |
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2/12/2012
7:00 PM |
Coffee House, The 631 N. 19th St. Milwaukee, WI 414-534-4612 |
CASA KEMNITZ JAM SESSION A special CASA KEMNITZ JAM SESSION. Living Activism Night celebrates the 10th year of the Casa Kemnitz Jam in a benefit for CASA MARIA. Enjoy an evening filled with songs, guitars and maybe even a banjo or two! Free-will donation with all door $ going to the benefited org. |
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2/12/2012
6:30 PM |
Northwest Baptist Church 4373 N 92nd St Wauwautosa, WI 414-536-7778 |
BIG CEDAR BLUEGRASS Grand Opening of a Woodsongs Coffeehouse. $10 door, or $8 with food pantry item. Call early for reservations: 414-536-7778 |
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2/14/2012
6:30 PM |
The Mode Theater 121 S. Monroe St Waterloo, WI 920-478-3230 |
Valentine's Day Dinner Theatre Benefits the Waterloo Historical Society, "Lovers and Patriots: The Love Story of John & Abigail Adams," an original and loving tribute to the "Romeo and Juliet" of the American Revolution will be performed, starring award-winning actors, Lisa Burgess and Gary Anderson. This is an original script by Gary Anderson whose research material was drawn from a collection of Adams' family letters and diaries, the access to which has made it possible to know the Adams as no other major Americans of our country's founding era. A meal of era cuisine is shared at 6:30pm. Performance at 7:30pm. $30 per person. Please RSVP or request more information at 920-478-3230. Additional performances are scheduled for Fri & Sat, Feb. 17th and 18th at 7:30pm. $12. |
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2/16/2012
7:30 PM |
Barrymore Theatre, The 2090 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI 608-241-2345 |
Jayhawks Performer Site: http://www.jayhawksofficial.com/shows.html |
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2/16/2012
Time: TBA |
Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, WI 920-294-4279 |
SOLAS The Irish group Solas, anchored by founders Seamus Egan who plays flute, tenor banjo, mandolin, whistle, guitar & bodhran, and fiddler Winifred Horan, along with other band members, make a stop in Green Lake on Thursday, February 16. The Philadelphia Inquirer Magazine says, “Seamus Egan and Solas make mind-blowing Irish folk music, maybe the world's best." |
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2/17/2012
7:00 PM- 11:00 PM |
Cedar Cultural Center 416 Cedar Ave. South Minneapolis, MN 55454 612-338-2674 Email: CCC@culture.org |
The Pines record release with Jeffrey Foucault Journey with The Pines further into darkness, and closer to the light with their new album Dark So Gold. Sounding both rooted in the past and yet with a fresh, contemporary vision, the band is indeed poised to go gold. |
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2/17/2012
8:00 PM |
Coffee House, The 631 N. 19th St. Milwaukee, WI 414-534-4612 |
BRAD STERN Welcome BRAD STERN in his debut performance at The Coffee House. Enjoy classic folk songs made famous by the Kingston Trio, Peter Paul & Mary, The Chad Mitchell Trio, Gordon Lightfoot and many others. A nostalgic show sure to bring back memories! $5 suggested donation |
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2/18/2012
8:00 PM |
Coffee House, The 631 N. 19th St. Milwaukee, WI 414-534-4612 |
2012 MID-WINTER TALENT CONTEST FINALS Cheer on your favorites in the 2012 MID-WINTER TALENT CONTEST FINALS. Winners announced at the end of the evening! $3.50 suggested donation |
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2/18/2012
6:00 PM- 9:30 PM |
Mazomanie Community Building 9 Brodhead Street Mazomanie, WI |
LOU & PETER BERRYMAN 6 pm Appetizers & beverages; 7 pm concert; dessert at intermission; Raffles to benefit Mazo Lions vision-related and other service projects Performer Site: www.louandpeter.com |
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2/18/2012
7:30 PM |
State Theater 824 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN , WI 55402 (612) 339-7007 |
Jayhawks Performer Site: http://www.jayhawksofficial.com/shows.html |
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2/18/2012
7:00 PM |
The Brink Lounge 701 E Washington Av Suite 105 Madison, WI 608-770-2640 |
DAVID FRANCEY Scottish-born Canadian David Francey is recognized as one of today's finest singer-songwriters. Performer Site: http://www.davidfrancey.com/ |
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2/18/2012
8:00 PM |
The Root Note 119 4th St S La Crosse, WI 54601-3257 |
Jeffrey Foucault Performer Site: http://www.jeffreyfoucault.com/ |
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2/18/2012
7:00 PM |
The Root Note 119 4th St S La Crosse, WI 54601-3257 |
Jeffrey Foucault |
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2/18/2012
Time: TBA |
Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, WI 920-294-4279 |
Willy Porter Willy Porter returns for his much-anticipated annual concert on Saturday, February 18. "Porter is perhaps best known as a down-tuned six string wonder, but as a singer and a writer, and as a showman, he merits equal regard." —Puremusic.com "Thank goodness he doesn't play the flute."—Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull. |
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2/19/2012
11:00 AM |
High Noon Saloon 701 East Washington Madison, WI 608-268-1100 |
FOX and BRANCH Family Matinee Midwestern musicians Dave Fox and Will Branch have been performing their brand of “family folk music” for audiences around the United States for over a decade. Their music has been played internationally on children's radio shows and has received 2 Parent's Choice Recommended Awards. Audience members are invited to sing along, to dance, and to come onstage to try their hand at the washboard and other musical instruments. “Our goal is for children to experience the fun and excitement that traditional folk music still holds, for young and old. We're always glad to see the parents enjoying themselves at our concerts, singing along with their children.” Performer Site: www.foxandbranch.com |
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2/19/2012
3:00 PM |
Stoughton Opera House 381 E Main St Stoughton, WI 53589 608-877-4400 |
HOLY WATER AND WHISKEY; KG and THE RANGER open Fundraiser for the Yahara Grocery Co-op |
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2/21/2012
7:30 PM |
Knights of Columbus Hall 535 Center Antigo, WI |
BILL STAINES Event Email: jjjopekj@frontier.com Nationally acclaimed folk singer Bill Staines will return to Antigo. Many of his songs have originated from the places and people he has encountered during his 40 plus years of touring the United States and Canada. The noted folk singer has produced 26 albums and five books. His latest CD, "Old Dogs," was released in 2007 by Red House Records. A cover charge of $10 per person will be collected at the door. 715-623-2189. Antigo Community Theatre is sponsoring the concert. |
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2/24/2012
5:30 PM- 8:00 PM |
Green Bay Botanical Garden 2600 Larsen Rd Green Bay, WI 54303 920-490-9457 |
GERRI GRIBI Accompanying her clear soprano voice with autoharp, mountain dulcimer and guitar, Gerri uses traditional and original songs to express a world view that's lively, fun, and (gasp!) even educational. Dinner 5:30 • Lecture 6:30 • Concert 7-8 pm Green Bay Botanical Garden "Soup & Substance" Series. Hike, snowshoe or blaze your own skiing trail at the Garden. Then come inside to cozy up with hearty soup, bread & dessert, and enjoy a short garden lecture followed by live music. Performer Site: http://creativefolk.com/ |
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2/24/2012
7:30 PM |
Stage North 123 West Omaha Washburn, WI 715-373-1194 |
Randy Sabien, Mike Dowling, and Jeff Eckels Recipe for a Hot Concert on a Cold Weekend 1) Place one violinist influenced by Stephane Grappelli and Jerry Garcia on stage with pinch of manolin and mandocello. 2) Add Grammy award winning guitar virtuoso marinated in American roots music for 40 years. 3) Stir in bass playing doctoral candiate from North Texas State University and Bayfield native. 4) Simmer for two hours. Occasionally bring to boil. 5) Serve with side trip to bar. Randy Sabien - Violin Mike Dowling - Guitars, vocals Jeff Eckels - bass |
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2/25/2012
8:00 PM |
Coffee House, The 631 N. 19th St. Milwaukee, WI 414-534-4612 |
TOM BERSCH and PETER LEE, autoharpists Tonight, two talented autoharpists share their contrasting styles. TOM BERSCH plays classic folk autoharp selections from his many years of performing from Arkansas to Wisconsin. PETER LEE plays passionate songs about the American heartland and demonstrates different features of the autoharp. $5 suggested donation |
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2/25/2012
7:30 PM |
Stoughton Opera House 381 East Main St. Stoughton, WI 608-877-4400 |
Jeffrey Foucault effrey Foucault grew up in Wisconsin, becoming serious about music at age 17, borrowing his father's guitar, and playing and singing along with old John Prine records. His biography admits to his having stolen a copy of the late Townes Van Zandt's Live and Obscure from a friend, which no doubt opened a path to his singer-songwriter approach. |
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2/25/2012
Time: TBA |
The Stone's Throw 304 Eau Claire Street Eau Claire, WI 715-552-5882 |
KALISPELL (Shane Leonard) WUEC Showcase Performer Site: www.kalispellband.com |
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2/26/2012
2:00 PM |
Black Hawk Folk Society Mountain View Community Center WI Hy 152 and Cty S Mt Morris, WI 920-787-7475 |
Blackhawk Folk Society Jam Session Black Hawk Folk Society seeks amateur singers and players of guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass, autoharp, keyboard, accordion, harmonica, dulcimer (or other folk instruments) who would like to participate in monthly jam sessions. The sessions are held at Mountain View Community Center, about 5 miles east of Wautoma. Performer Site: www.blackhawkfolk.org |
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2/26/2012
7:00 PM |
Coffee House, The 631 N. 19th St. Milwaukee, WI 414-534-4612 |
ACOUSTIC MUSIC/SPOKEN WORD OPEN STAGE Share your talents, whether experienced or just starting out, before a friendly audience at our ACOUSTIC MUSIC/SPOKEN WORD OPEN STAGE. $3.50 suggested donation |
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3/1/2012
7:30 PM |
The Brink Lounge 701 E Washington Av Suite 105 Madison, WI 608-770-2640 |
Andrew Mac Namara, Orla Harrington & Ged Foley Part of the Masters of Irish Traditional Music Series presented by the Celtic Music Association. Call Bob at 251-1072 for more info. |
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3/2/2012
8:00 PM- 10:00 PM |
First United Methodist Church 203 Wisconsin Avenue Madison, WI 608-256-9061 |
STEEP CANYON RANGERS The Steep Canyon Rangers, Steve Martin's incredibly talented backup band and winners of the IBMA's Entertainer of the Year with Steve Martin, are performing what will most assuredly be a fantastic bluegrass show. With smooth vocals, smart songwriting, ferocious instrumentals and jaw-dropping harmony, the Rangers are bringing bluegrass to music lovers across the USA and around the world! Sponsored by the Southern Wisconsin Bluegrass Music Association and the Four Lakes Traditional Music Collective. Tickets can be purchased online at www.swbmai.org or at Lane's Lutherie, 2345 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI |
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3/2/2012
7:30 PM |
Folklore Village 3210 County Highway BB Dodgeville, WI 608-924-4000 |
THE FOGHORN STRINGBAND Wowing audiences across the country and across the pond playing over 200 days a year, Foghorn is one of the most sought after acts for festival stages and music camps. A typical Foghorn set is based around exquisitely rare old-time tunes and songs, vintage sounding originals and recent explorations in Cajun song traditions. $12 general admission.(608) 924-4000 Folklore Village is located 6 miles east of Dodgeville. Performer Site: www.foghornstringband.com |
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3/2/2012
7:30 PM |
Ironwood Theater Aurora Street Ironwood, MI 49938 906-932-0618 |
The Pines |
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3/3/2012
7:30 PM |
Mosquito Hill Nature Center N3880 Rogers Road New London, WI 920-779-6433 |
BILL STAINES |
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3/3/2012
Time: TBA |
Orpheum Theatre 216 State St Madison, WI 608-255-6005 |
Yonder Mountain String Band Yonder Mountain String Band has always played music by its own set of rules. Bending bluegrass, rock and countless other influences that the band cites, Yonder has pioneered a sound of their own. With their traditional lineup of instruments, the band may look like a traditional bluegrass band at first glance but they’ve created their own music that transcends any genre. |
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3/3/2012
7:00 PM |
St Peter's UCC 424 Fremont St Kiel, WI |
RED STAR EXPRESS with PETE SCHEUERMAN Event Email: mike@deltapublications.com Bluegrass Gospel Concert: Join us for an evening of inspirational music featuring tightly woven harmonies and fast-paced instrumentals. Tickets $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Performer Site: www.redstarexpress.com |
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3/3/2012
7:30 PM |
Stage North 123 West Omaha Washburn, WI 715-373-1194 |
The Pines |
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3/3/2012
7:00 PM |
Turner Hall Ballroom Milwaukee, WI |
An Acoustic Café Evening Tour with Carrie Rodriguez, Pieta Brown, Kelly Joe Phelps An intimate, amazing live experience featuring great solo artists collaborating live together. This year's version of the "an Acoustic Café evening" Tour features Pieta Brown, Carrie Rodriguez (hosting), & Kelly Joe Phelps. Each evening is hosted by Carrie Rodriguez. Each night is a detour and an exploration. |
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3/7/2012
6:00 PM |
Majestic Theater 115 King St Madison, WI 608-255-0901 |
WPR Presents: An Evening of Song and Story with Colin Hay WPR Presents: An Evening of Song and Story with Colin Hay Colin Hay may be best known as the lead singer for Men At Work, the platinum selling Australian band that topped worldwide charts in the 80s with anthems like “Down Under,” “Overkill,” and “Who Can It Be?” Hay’s justifiably proud of his place in pop history, but since moving to Los Angeles in 1989, he’s made 11 solo albums and he reckons that Gathering Mercury may be the best of the lot. |
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3/8/2012
8:00 PM |
HOUSE CONCERT Madison, WI |
Charlie King and Karen Brandow Invitation required. Go to www.madfolk.org for more info. Charlie & Karen are currently touring with a one-hour performance piece that recreates in story, song & projected images the great Bread & Roses strike of 1912 in Lawrence MA. "100 years ago in our home state of Massachusetts immigrant labor took on the robber barons & won," Charlie says. |
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3/11/2012
7:00 PM |
The Pabst Theater 144 East Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 414-286-3665 |
HOT TUNA Event Email: anelson@pabsttheater.org For further information, contact Andrew Nelson, (414) 286-6182, anelson@pabsttheater.org Jake Schneider, (414) 286-3611, jschneider@pabsttheater.org |
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3/11/2012
7:00 PM |
Turner Hall Ballroom Milwaukee, WI |
BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO American musical legend Stanley “Buckwheat” Dural Jr.—along with his band, Buckwheat Zydeco—is the preeminent ambassador of Louisiana zydeco music. |
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3/14/2012
5:30 PM- 7:30 PM |
Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street Madison, WI 608-258-4177 |
WHITNEY MANN at Overture After Work with Stephanie Elkins, emcee Performer Site: http://www.whitneymannmusic.com/ |
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3/17/2012
6:00 PM- 9:00 PM |
Halverson's Supper Club Stoughton, WI |
MIKE McCLOSKEY - St. Patrick's Day Party Halverson's Third Annual St Patrick's Day Party! Mike McCloskey will play acoustic blues, folk, jazz, country, swing and Irish tunes. Then Jamie and friends will join Mike for an acoustic jam session! Plus a special appearance by "The McCloskey Guys and Gals" and maybe an Irish step dance or two! Free. Performer Site: www.cdbaby.com/cdmikemccloskey |
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3/24/2012
7:30 PM |
Jensen Center Amherst, WI 715-824-5202 |
L. J. BOOTH A Tomorrow River Concert at the Jensen Center Performer Site: http://www.ljbooth.com/ |
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3/29/2012
7:30 PM |
Majestic Theater 115 King St Madison, WI 608-255-0901 |
Wisconsin Public Radio presents: William Fitzsimmons William Fitzsimmons is equal parts songwriter and psychotherapist, creating captivating music, which uniquely melds depravity, honesty, and autobiography into a counter-intuitive seamless whole. Since 2005, Fitzsimmons has created three full-length albums, each thoroughly themed and embossed with matters of family history, intimate disclosure, and bold confession, yielding rich folk music, ranging from the stark and acoustic to the voluminous and electronic. |
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3/29/2012
7:00 PM |
Turner Hall Ballroom Milwaukee, WI |
Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks Event Email: anelson@pabsttheater.org For further information, contact Andrew Nelson, (414) 286-6182, anelson@pabsttheater.org |
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4/14/2012
7:30 PM |
Jensen Center Amherst, WI 715-824-5202 |
SALLY BARRIS A Tomorrow River Concert at the Jensen Center Performer Site: http://www.sallybarris.com/ |
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4/20/2012
7:00 PM- 10:00 PM |
Halverson's Supper Club Stoughton, WI |
MIKE McCLOSKEY Mike McCloskey will play acoustic blues, folk, jazz, swing and country tunes plus selections from his CD "Blues, Swings and Other Things". Then Jamie and friends will join Mike for an acoustic jam session! Free. Performer Site: www.cdbaby.com/cdmikemccloskey |
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4/20/2012
Time: TBA |
Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, WI 920-294-4279 |
Peter Yarrow Peter Yarrow, legendary folk singer, writer and social activist of the famed 1960s folk music trio Peter, Paul & Mary, is swinging through Green Lake on Friday, April 20. Yarrow is known for his songwriting, sound quality and commitment to excellence, as well as being internationally recognized for his ability to write songs about social concerns with a powerful voice that still inspires today. |
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4/29/2012
1:30 PM |
St Peter's UCC 424 Fremont St Kiel, WI |
MONROE CROSSING Event Email: mike@deltapublications.com Bluegrass and Gospel concert with Minnesota Bluegrass Hall of Famers and nationally renowned recording artists. Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and heartfelt originals. Their airtight harmonies, razor sharp arrangements, and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canada. Performer Site: Monroecrossing.com |
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5/12/2012
Time: TBA |
Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, WI 920-294-4279 |
Ruthie Foster May: Blues artist Ruthie Foster is finally making her way back to Thrasher on Friday, April 20. Ruthie is the 2011 Blues Music Award winner of the Koko Taylor Award for Traditional Blues Female Artist of the Year, and a 2010 Grammy Nominee for Best Contemporary Blues Album. |
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5/18/2012
Time: TBA |
Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, WI 920-294-4279 |
Poco Poco, the easygoing Southern California country rockers of the '70s, perform their acoustic show on Friday & Saturday, May 18 & 19 at Thrasher. Poco, one of the first groups to pioneer Country-Rock music with their tight harmonies and instruments of Country mixed with Rock 'n 'Roll rhythms, paved the way for supergroups like the Eagles. Hits included: Crazy Love, Heart of the Night, Rose of Cimarron, Good Feelin' To Know, Indian Summer, Call It Love and much more! |
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6/17/2012
4:00 PM- 7:00 PM |
Halverson's Supper Club Stoughton, WI |
MIKE McCLOSKEY, Father's Day Cookout Party "Halverson's 4th Annual Fathers' Day Cookout Party" on the patio! Mike McCloskey will play acoustic blues, folk, jazz, swing and country tunes plus selections from his CD "Blues, Swings and Other Things". Then Jamie and friends will join Mike for an acoustic jam session! Free. Performer Site: www.cdbaby.com/cdmikemccloskey |
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