Jim Nelson is a singer/songwriter currently living in Eau Claire. He was an elementary school teacher for 32 years who is enjoying his retirement by writing songs and singing them for whoever will listen. His music is categorized as "acoustic, singer-songwriter, folky Americana...whatever that means!".
A prolific jazz songwriter and vocalist, Leslie Vincent's lyrical creativity, rich alto tone, and magnetic stage presence have made her a standout in the modern-day jazz scene. Her album of original jazz + pop, Little Black Book, was featured in The Star Tribune as one of the Top Albums of The Year.
Beyond the stage, Vincent is a committed arts advocate and collaborative artist. Her performances often embrace cross-genre interpretation and a sense of openness that invites audiences in, creating an atmosphere that is both welcoming and deeply personal.
Grant Schroeder & Andie Wyne are Eau Claire musicians who met at a local open mic. Music feels easy together for this talented duo.
Colton Warren is a Singer/ Songwriter and Multi-Instrumentalist from the Twin Cities. Using his rich baritone voice and 12 string guitar he builds an atmosphere that is both soothing and vibrant. Sounds like waves, whiskey, and wanderlust.
Crafting gently dark and dreamlike tunes of psychadelic-fringed folk music with verses inspired by a longing for connection to Nature, the sense of solitude and peace in the vastness of the cosmos, meandering reflections on life and loss
Brittany Jean is a folk singer/songwriter currently living in a little apple town on the Columbia River in North Central Washington, with a style rooted in the Folk and Americana Music she has loved all her life.
Her music has taken her across the country many times including: Playing the legendary Bluebird Cafe in Nashville; Opening for Three Dog Night’s sold out concert in New York City; Finalist at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas; and recently Featured on the Michael Jonathon “Woodsongs” Television Program in Lexington, Kentucky.
The Harlow Pennies are an indie band rooted in rural Minnesota, blending pop, rock, and folk into a sound that feels both grounded and expansive. Fronted by the evocative vocals and musicianship of Michaela Engh, Alexandria Gosen, and Steve Clemens, the band crafts music that is as emotionally resonant as it is sonically rich.
Hunter Ribeiro is a singer-songwriter based in the Chippewa Valley. Armed with his guitar and the occasional harmonica, his music is regarded as thoughtful and intentional, and sure to stick with you on the ride home.
CVSC is a local collective made up of around 35 members who meet monthly to inspire, discuss, and present original songs they have written. This event will showcase some of their members. Join us in supporting this creative community.
Hi folks, I’m Jess Jones. I’m from near Indianapolis IN and I’ve been writing recording and performing full time since 2020. Indie Singer/songwriter with introspective lyrics and songs about heartbreak and life.
Nomalala is a singer-songwriter duo from Winona, Minnesota.
Noah and Mariah Short are seasoned musicians who joined forces in 2021. Their musical stylings are a blend of indie-folk, acoustic and pop. They find inspiration through love, nature and life’s mysteries.
Bob Pecor is a singer/songwriter and story teller; a multi instrumentalist and experienced performer. All of his music is a story about events in his life. People say he is a folky and his influences are, John Prine, Harry Chapin, James Taylor and Willie Nelson, along with a few others you might not expect. Bob has published a podcast avaliable on Apple Music or Spotify as: Bob Pecor Music: Stories Behind the Words. He also has a few tracks on Bandcamp at Bob Pecor Music. Check out Bob Pecor Music on Facebook.
Join Opportunity Wisconsin for Turn Up the Volume: Turn Down the Costs: A Community Concert featuring Soggy Prairie on October 24th from 6-8 PM at the Acoustic Cafe. We’ll enjoy a night filled with live music and come together to help our neighbors.
This event is free, and donations of canned food items to Opportunity Wisconsin’s Fill the Gap Winter Essentials Drive are encouraged to help our neighbors in need as winter approaches. A drink ticket will be provided for a donation of a non-perishable food item. Please RSVP in advance.