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April 15th: HOTAP Kids Concert

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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

March 18th: Winter Roots Festival: HOTAP with Matt Watroba

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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

HOTAP: Adam Carpenter & The Upper Hand

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Our February HOTAP artist is Adam Carpenter and the Upper Hand! Come by Ore Dock Brewing Co on Wednesday, February 25th, from 6-8 PM for a fantastic evening of music.  Tickets are sold at the door. $5 for Members and $10 for Non-Members. All ages welcome! Kids under 12 get in free. 

Preserving the Roots: The Make-Believe Spurs Honoring Woody & Arlo Guthrie

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We are kicking off 2026 with a Preserving the Roots Hiawatha on Tap, featuring The Make-Believe Spurs! 🌟 The Make-Believe Spurs will be showcasing the history & music of Woody Guthrie and Arlo Guthrie! Mark your calendars for January 21st from 6-8 pm at Ore Dock Brewing Co 🍻🎙️ We are so excited for this one and can’t wait to celebrate the incredible music of Woody and Arlo.

HOTAP: Ruby John and John Warstler

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Join us on May 21st from 6-8 pm at the Ore Dock Brewing Company for an evening of music featuring Ruby Johns and John Warstler!  The duo of Ruby John and John Warstler formed out of their contra dance band, The Johns. The band was formed twelve years ago. Ruby and John have performed as a duo for the past six years and they recently played at the University of Chicago Folk Festival, the Ten Pound Fiddle concert series, the Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering and the Emerald Isle Feile, on Beaver … read more HOTAP: Ruby John and John Warstler

HOTAP Kids Concert

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We are so excited to announce our April HOTAP kids concert on April 16th at Ore Dock Brewing Co.! We will have duo Greta and Savannah perform from 6-7 pm and Papa Crow and Kerry Yost from 7-8 pm for interactive music, dancing, and fun for the family. Kids under 12 get in free! 12-17 year olds: $5 Adult Hiawatha Members: $5 Adult non-members: $10 Kick off the springtime with good tunes and even better company

HOTAP: The Make Believe Spurs

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On January 15th from 6-8 pm, Hiawatha will have its first HOTAP of 2025 at Ore Dock Brewing Co., with music by the local alt-folk band, The Make-Believe Spurs! We can’t wait to see you there!  Hiawatha Members: $5 Non-Members: $10

Bayou Chocolat HOTAP

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Bayou Chocolat is a Marquette-based Cajun band playing traditional Cajun music from Southwest Louisiana. The group plays traditional Cajun instruments including twin fiddles, rhythm guitars, upright bass, single row diatonic button accordion and T-fer (triangle). Lyrics are sung in Cajun French. The band also provides insights into Cajun history and culture. Bayou Chocolat plays a variety of two steps and waltzes, so bring your dancing shoes! Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez! In the photo, band members from left to right are: Eric Brown, Maggie Morgan, Sharon Vierk, Gail Brayden, Lynn Baldwin, and … read more Bayou Chocolat HOTAP

Sons of the Never Wrong for Winter Roots Festival and Hiawatha

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March 15 is Hiawatha on Tap (HOTAP) at Ore Dock Brewing from 6-8 pm featuring Sons of the Never Wrong! $10 for non-members and $5 for Hiawatha members.  On March 16, you can head over to the Hiawatha Fold for a “Harmony Through the Backdoor” Workshop with SOTNW from 11-12:45 pm. $5 suggested donation. SONS OF THE NEVER WRONG is a turbo-charged Altfolk trio that delivers witty, whimsical songs with their signature soaring vocal harmonies and gorgeous arrangements. They are songwriters Bruce Roper, Sue Demel & Deborah Lader. Their odd … read more Sons of the Never Wrong for Winter Roots Festival and Hiawatha

HOTAP: Preserving the Roots

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Hiawatha Music Co-Op and Ore Dock Brewing Co. are kicking off the New Year with a HOTAP on Wednesday, January 17 from 6-8 pm. This event is focused on Preserving the Roots: Celebrating Women of Traditional Music. We are so excited to have 10+ exceptional musicians performing! Tickets are $10 for non-members, $5 for members, and FREE for children 12 & under. Hiawatha will provide pizza! We can’t wait to see you there.

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