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See also our Special Events
- Friday July 4 (Coffee house closed. Enjoy Independence Day!)
- Friday July 11 (8:15pm, $5) *CLAUDIA RUSSELL and the Folk Unlimited Orchestra Award-winning California singer/songwriter. Eclectic folk with traces of all her musical loves: blues, western swing, rock and country. Kerrville finalist! Guitar, mandolin, bass.
- Friday July 18 (8:15pm, $5) COMPASS Jerry Thiel, Dave Borton, Tom Bradfish & Chuck VanderVennet present a veritable folk festival with traditionals & originals, ballads, swing, Celtic, country, and more! Guitar, bass, bouzouki, whistles, percussion, more!
- Friday July 25 (8:15pm, $5) DAN ZAHN & KATE MORETTI Dan’s lead guitar, mandolin and smooth voice plus Kate’s rhythm guitar and sultry lead vocals bring swing, bluegrass, folk, western swing, originals and the great music of the 30's and 40's.
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- Friday August 1 (8:15pm, $5) FEBRUARY SKY Traditional Celtic singer/guitarist Phil Cooper joins singer/songwriter Susan Urban presenting old & new songs with intricate instrumentals. Guitar, cittern, banjo, dulcimer, percussion & vocal harmonies.
- Friday August 8 (8:15pm, $5) CAT CATALANI Popular singer/songwriter/guitarist whose songs are witty, imaginative sometimes intense and fun! A published poet and former college teacher. “Catchy charming original imagery.” (Rich Warren)
- Friday August 15 (8:15pm, $5) KITTY DONOHOE Award-winning Michigan songwriter successfully merges her Irish and American roots in music that is rich, luminous, earthy and compelling. Guitar, cittern & piano. Brand new CD: Northern Border.
- Friday August 22 (8:15pm, $5) PATTY STEVENSON & CRAIG SIEMSEN Two fine Milwaukee songwriters in an terrific duo show. Both acclaimed musicians: Craig is a powerful guitarist, Patty plays piano, guitar and harp. Great lyrics, voices.
- Friday August 29 (8:00pm, $5) OPEN MIKE Anyone is welcome to perform, and we always have a great variety of acoustic performers! So popular we must limit the number of acts. 12 songs, 10 minutes max. Doors open at 7:30 for signups first come, first served. Show starts 8:00. For more information, phone 630-968-5526.
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- Friday September 5 (8:15pm, $5) FOUR SHILLINGS SHORT California duo blends Celtic & American folk music with Indian raga, blues and jazz to create an exciting sound! Vocals, hammered dulcimer, tinwhistle, mandolin, sitar, doumbek & more!
- Friday September 12 (8:15pm, $5) LONG JOURNEY HOME Classic “brother style” country duo featuring Keith Baumann on mandolin & Chris Walz on guitar. Close vocal harmony and great picking; beautiful haunting ballads and hard driving breakdowns!
- Friday September 19 (8:15pm, $5) *SALLY SPRING with Ted Lyons An inimitable voice and evocative, powerful songwriting; folk, blues, country, old time and pop, often with a crunching, rhythmic guitar. “She’s a treasure,” says Gene Parsons (Byrds)
- Friday September 26 (8:15pm, $5) ERIC & BETH CARLSON They return with their rich blend of vocal harmonies and a dash of bluegrass, including songs from their excellent CD, Fine Spun Threads. With 6- and 12-string guitar, banjo and bodhran.
* Will be featured the next night on WFMT 98.7 "Folkstage" with Rich Warren.
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