THE MIDNIGHT COMMANDER WAS HERE Master singer-songwriter brings new myths to Fort Atkinson to tilt at 21st century windmills. A fine finger-style guitarist with a precise baritone, Kray Van Kirk has a Ph.D. from the University of Alaska, but he put science aside to write songs, tell stories and summon heroes. He will bring those […]

Chris Farrell is a veteran of Chicago’s Earl of Old Town singer-songwriter scene dating back too the days of John Prine and Steve Goodman. He spent forty years as a faculty member of the Old Town School of Folk Music. Some of his memorable performances over the years have been at The Bluebird Cafe in […]

Steam Machine is a midwest based old time/bluegrass music project fronted by award winning Minneapolis fiddler AJ Srubas and Twin Cities old time music & dance instigator Rina Rossi on guitar. A shortlist of spectacular musicians perform with the band on banjo and bass, and when possible, mandolin. Originally formed in Minneapolis in 2017, Steam […]

Tapestry String Band, five talented musicians, will perform Americana, bluegrass, folk, Celtic, and more tunes in Mt. Morris Town Park, a beautiful lakeside park (rain site: Mountain View Community Center N3137 21st Lane, just off Highway 152, south of Mt. Morris). Bring lawn chairs and whatever you need to enjoy this outdoor experience. The afternoon […]

Carsie Blanton writes anthems for a world worth saving. Inspired by artists including Nina Simone and Randy Newman, her songs encompass a wide range of genres, from sultry pop to punk-tinged Americana. Whether alone with her electric guitar or fronting her four-piece “handsome band,” Carsie delivers every song with an equal dose of moxie and […]

Join award-winning folksinger Lil Rev for an evening of songs and stories. Lil Rev performs on a plethora of instruments, including guitar, banjo, ukulele. mountain dulcimer, harmonica and mandolin. He is known for his enthusiastic approach to roots-based music, blurring the lines between styles, as he covers folk, blues, early country, bluegrass and his own […]

Casey Day and Greg Matysik form the duo Casey and Greg, known for their tight harmonies, excellent musicianship and entertaining style. They blend their guitar playing stylesto perfection. They will be playing an eclectic mix of folk rock and other acoustic favorites at this 80th birthday celebration for Denny and Trisha Day. All are welcome!