Sunday, April 5th and Sunday, April 19th Slow Fiddle Jam 1-3 PM Phil Watts Old Timey Jam 3-5 All experience levels welcome! 1015 N Third St, Marquette
April 9th from 6-8 pm at The Fold! Join Hiawatha House Band for an evening of dancing and music. This is a free event and is for ages 14+. Don’t forget your comfortable dancing shoes!
It’s almost time for the 2026 Kids HOTAP Concert! 🥁 On Wednesday, April 15th, from 5-8 PM at the Ore Dock Brewing Co, we will be joined by local musicians Carrie Biolo, Biscuits & Gravy, and Corinne Rockow! A special part of this Kids HOTAP is its focus on children’s well-being. A couple of wonderful local organizations will be present to share resources & education on supporting our children’s mental health, including @uphealthplan and Cori Noordyk (LMSW, LLMFT, + AASW). A huge thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Marquette … read more April 15th: HOTAP Kids Concert
A mini-concert, an open mic, & workshop in one. Each month, a guest songwriter/band shares a song, their creative process, and a sing-along to start the open mic. Songwriters sign up, perform on stage, and receive great feedback from guests and attendees. The guest closes with another original and Q&A. Come play a song & build your songwriting community! 7 PM About Tyler: Tyler Dettloff (Anishinaabe Métis/Italian) is a poet and songwriter raised in the edge of the Delirium Wilderness. Currently living in Marquette, Michigan, Tyler’s latest album, Reconcile, was … read more April 16th: Songwriter’s Woodshed: Tyler Dettloff
Marquette Ukulele Group will be holding their monthly gathering at The Fold from 6-7:30 pm. All experience levels are welcome!
After the History of Protest Songs Workshop at the Fold, make your way over to Ore Dock Brewing Co from 1-4 pm for an afternoon full of Celtic music, Irish dance, live tunes, and a community square dance. Here’s the full schedule: 1:00 -1:45 PM IRISH DANCE & MUSIC WITH CAROLYN PROVENCHER, THE KNOCKABOUTS, & MICHAEL WAITE 2:00 -2:30 PM THE KNOCKABOUTS CONCERT 2:30-4:00 PM SQUARE DANCE WITH HIAWATHA HOUSE BAND AND JO FOLEY This event is $5 for Hiawatha Members and $10 for non-members. We will be accepting nonperishable … read more March 21st: Winter Roots Festival: Winter Roots Workshops!
As the third event of Winter Roots Festival, Brian Wallen and Erin Colwitz will be holding a workshop on Saturday, March 21st, from 11 am-12 pm at The Hiawatha Fold on the history of protest songs. Dr. Erin Colwitz (Professor of Music, NMU) and singer/songwriter Brian Wallen will offer a historical perspective on protest music and its impact, as well as current examples and songwriting tips for participants interested in writing their own protest songs. Donations encouraged!
Our March guest host for Songwriter’s Woodshed is Cloverland Band! Join the group on March 19th from 7-9 at The Fold for peer-review songwriting, jams, and community connection.
As our first concert of Winter Roots Festival 2026, we are thrilled to announce Matt Watroba as our March 18th HOTAP guest artist. He will be leading a Community Sing, where other guest artists will join him in song and celebration. Some of whom include: John Gillette, Sarah Mittlefelhdt, Dan Truckey, Molly Wallen, & Tim Clearly. About Matt: “Many know Matt Watroba as the voice of folk music in Michigan for his work producing and hosting shows for public radio. He has devoted his life and career to being a … read more March 18th: Winter Roots Festival: HOTAP with Matt Watroba
Sunday, March 1st and Sunday March 15th Slow Fiddle Jam 1-3 PM Phil Watts Old Timey Jam 3-5 All experience levels welcome! 1015 N Third St Marquette