WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

Traditional ballads, original songs, sea shanties, and questionable stories with Tom Kastle. “Long ago, I was invited to a “sing” at the Tailors Guild Hall in Dublin. They said, “Anyone […]

For 50 years, this Canadian musical legend has been capturing in song the essence of human experience – while fiercely striving to make it better. One of Canada’s finest artists, […]

Rucksack Revolution is the melding of two of Wisconsin’s most recognized modern singer-songwriters. Adam Greuel, of the high-energy string band Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, and Sarah Vos, of the folk-inspired Dead Horses, draw from broad musical influences ranging from Leonard Cohen to Fleetwood Mac to Gillian Welch & David Rawlings to bring you a show […]

Experience the heart and harmony of Wattle & Daub, a folk duo from Northern Illinois, whose songs blend tradition, social commentary and audience connection. They are husband and wife Tim Mocarski and Susan Mocarskik They accompany their vocals with guitar and banjo. Since 2014, they have graced coffeehouses and festivals throughout the Midwest and had […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]