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  • Gays Mills Folk Festival of Music and Dance

    The New Community Commerce Center Highway 131, Gays Mills, United States

    The event begins with a Friday night square dance. Saturday afternoon activities include Maypole dance and music workshops. The evening concert features Roochie Toochie, The Down Hill Strugglers and Cedar County Cobras. There is a gospel sing Sunday at 11:00.

    $15
  • Cris and Ann Plata Concert

    Mt. Morris Town Park N3837 County Road G, Wild Rose, Wisconsin, United States

    This singer-songwriter duo is a Black Hawk favorite. Cris’ music reflects his childhood–born in South Texas, the son of migrant workers who moved from one harvest site to another, providing a wide range of musical experiences that have become his signature style: “Mexican roots.” Ann adds bass guitar and back-up vocals. Enjoy an optional potluck […]

    $10 – $19
  • Portage Road Songwriters Guild

    The Coffee House 2717 E. Hampshire St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

    The Portage Road Songwriters Guild is a group of 9 supportive, creative singer-songwriters that have been nourishing new songs into existence for over 20 years. The Coffee House has hosted its well-anticipated new song concert each year. The Guild includes Eric Baer, Rick Fitzgerald, Jay Bullock, Bob Estes, Chris Head, Mark Plotkin, Chris Straw, and […]

    $5 – $15
  • Thursday Evening with David Cox

    Minocqua Brewing Company 2925 East Washington Avenue, Madison, United States

    A masterful singer-songwriter and guitarist, David Cox continues to mesmerize audiences at the Tap Room, blending sharp wit, heartfelt storytelling, and stellar musicianship. A longtime Steel Bridge Songwriter, his work has been praised by Tom McCarthy (AP, LA Times) as “original, funny, and heartbreaking” and by Grammy nominee Pat MacDonald as “brilliant and authentic.” Expect […]

    Free
  • Songwriters Showcase

    Galena Center for the Arts 971 Gear St, Galena, Illinois, United States

    Songwriter Showcase is a platform that celebrates and nurtures regional singer-songwriters, promoting the creation and sharing of original music. This edition of the showcase features three talented artists who are making their mark in the Americana Folk, indie, and pop genres: Camela Widad, a mainstay Americana Folk troubadour, brings a blend of saintly charm and […]

    Free
  • David H.B. Drake Presents Blowing in the Wind

    Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center 504 S. Brearly St., Madison, Wisconsin, United States

    Veteran Milwaukee folksinger/songwriter David H.B. Drake will present a slideshow with a singalong on the theme of the Folk Revival of the 1950’s and 1960s. This should be a great participatory event, David is doing this show as a benefit for the WQild Hog in the Woods.

    $2 – $4
  • Curtis & Loretta at Cafe Carpe

    Cafe Carpe 18 S. Water St. West., Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, United States

    Soaring harmonies with a wild menagerie of instruments that includes guitars, harp, mandocello, banjo, ukulele, kazoo, harmonica, and percussion. Poignant originals with humor and heart.

    $15
  • Jim Witter Sing Us a Song

    Northern Pines Auditorium Eagle River, United States

    Jim Witter, an HCPA perennial favorite, is a superb showman, great musician and an excellent creator of appealing shows. He has led strong tours, including Piano Men (Billy Joel & […]

    $35
  • The Big Pink Project

    The Coffee House 2717 E. Hampshire St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

    Music from Big Pink is the debut studio album by The Band. Released in 1968, it employs a distinctive blend of country, rock, folk, classical, R&B, blues, and soul, and […]

    $5 – $15
  • Spring with Ken Lonnquist

    Minocqua Brewing Company 2925 East Washington Avenue, Madison, United States

    Ken Lonnquist returns to the Tap Room in Madison! Ken is a fine singer/songwriter, actor, playwright and composer for self produced shows and for other companies including the Children’s Theater […]

    Free
  • Cream City Hotclub

    River Arts Center 105 9th St, Prairie du Sac, WI, United States

    Cream City Hotclub at Leola Hall at the Sauk Prairie River Arts Center (105-9th Street, Prairie du Sac) Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2pm $20 Inspired by Hot Club de France, the 1930s swing jazz group, Cream City Hot Club continues the upbeat, danceable style popularized by Louis Vola, Stephane Grappelli, and Django Reinhardt, and led […]

    $20
  • Madison Maennerchor 173rd Spring Concert

    St. Joseph Catholic Church 1905 West Beltline Hwy, Madison, United States

    The Madison Maennerchor presents songs about sailors and the ocean, love and loss, the outdoors and more. Works in German, English, Italian and Japanese include traditional folk and drinking songs; the Blue Danube Waltz; and contemporary works, including the premiere of a song composed by a current choir member. Refreshments available following the concert.

    $10