July 10th, Friday, 6pm
Andy BerkhoutMilwaukee-based singer/songwriter Andy Berkhout never planned for his solo music to see the light of day. After living in South Africa for nearly half a year, he began writing songs as a way to transition back to life in the United States. ”The pace of everything felt very fast, so writing music became my practice of taking some time out of the day to slow down and reflect,” recalls Berkhout. ”The songs were very personal and almost like a diary to me.”
Andy's Website
July 24th, Friday, 6pm
Yasen Marie
July 11th, Saturday, 6pm
Larry Silvestro and Andy Kelly
Larry Silvestro, owner and teacher of Con Brio School of Music, returns. This time he brings friend and college Andy Kelly with him. Larry teaches bass and guitar, while Andy teaches woodwinds. The two will be performing some tunes as a duo. Their song list includes Take 5, A Train, Desafinado, Donna Lee, You are my sunshine, and many more. Don't miss this set by some local music educators.
Check out more from their school here: Con Brio School of Music
July 17th, Friday, 6pm
Rudy Rudesill
Rudy is a singer/songwriter with his roots in western Wi. He has played music for over twenty five years, quite a bit of that time as one-half of "Backroads". Now playing solo, Rudy brings his excellent vocals and his trusty Guild guitar to coffee shops, wine bars, and restaurants in various locations in western Wi. and eastern Mn. Along with his original songs, he sings a variety of music, including songs by Dylan, Eagles, Neil Young, Guy Clark, Grateful Dead, Jimmy Buffett, and more. He enjoys his new career and it is apparent by his excellent performances.
July 23rd, Thursday, 6pm
George Christiansen
It is hard to narrow George Christiansen's music down to just one particular category. It defies easy labeling while at the same time having a familiar quality to it. A soulful voice mixes with intricate guitar
George ChristiansenIt is hard to narrow George Christiansen's music down to just one particular category. It defies easy labeling while at the same time having a familiar quality to it. A soulful voice mixes with intricate guitar
playing and interesting word play to create a song catalog that is varied without being schizophrenic. His songs reveal an original perspective while at the same time making you feel like you can relate.
July 24th, Friday, 6pm
Yasen MarieYasen Marie is an all girl folk/rock band based in the Twin Cities. They have been a band for about a year and have grown significantly in a short amount of time, playing at several bars and cafés around the cities. Their harmonies and instrumentals thrive as they draw their influences from artists such as Ani Difranco and Alannis Morissette. Their lyrics are powerful and their passion apparent as they express their music through their life’s tribulations and triumphs. Yasen Marie invites you to come, watch and listen and let them share their music with you!
