Tag: live music
HOTAP: Ruby John and John Warstler
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
Songwriter’s Woodshed: The Knockabouts
Don’t miss our special guest band The Knockabouts as they talk about their creative process; choosing & arranging songs, writing, and making astonishing music together. The Knockabouts are a Celtic music trio playing traditional, contemporary, and original tunes from around the world. Dynamic & charging, sweet & poignant, their music runs the gamut of emotions. Whether in a pristine concert hall or raucous pub, they captivate audiences with their unique sound and personalities. On fiddle is Barb Rhyneer, a professional string instructor and classical violinist when she’s not playing with … read more Songwriter’s Woodshed: The Knockabouts
HOTAP Kids Concert
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
Songwriter’s Woodshed
For our March Songwriter’s Woodshed, we are thrilled to welcome Adam Carpenter as our special guest! All are welcome! 🎤 So many things to tell you about our March guest artist! Adam Carpenter is a singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and he fronts some popular U.P. bands; Adam Carpenter & the Upper Hand which is chock full of Carpenter’s compositions, has Adam singing lead while holding down the cedar swamp rhythm on the guitar & mando. “Original frost-bitten country.” He is also a founding member of the successful band Chasin’ Steel, bringing … read more Songwriter’s Woodshed
Winter Roots 2025: Michigan-I-O
As part of the Winter Roots Festival 2025, Hiawatha Music Co-Op is presenting a concert featuring Michigan-I-O on March 1st Kognisjon Bryggeri from 6:30-8:30 pm. ❄️ Michigan-I-O is a folk music ensemble based in Holland, MI that has gathered songs from a 1938 journey by folklorist, Alan Lomax, who led a crew commissioned by the Library of Congress to record the folk songs of Michigan and the Great Lakes region. The songs tell a story of the lumbering, mining, shipping, and everyday realities of the people who lived and worked in Michigan’s … read more Winter Roots 2025: Michigan-I-O
Live at the Fold: Laurel Premo
Hiawatha is incredibly honored to have Laurel Premo performing a Live at the Fold concert on January 17th at 6:30 pm. We also want to thank Northwoods Music Collaborative for co-sponsoring this event! Laurel Premo is known for her rhythmically deep and rapt delivery of roots music, voiced on finger-style electric guitar, fiddle, and voice. The glowing heartiness and rich grit of her sound reveal a love and complete submersion in heavy archaic roots—from the crossover of old-time and blues American traditions to darker Nordic sounds. ***Our capacity is … read more Live at the Fold: Laurel Premo
HOTAP: The Make Believe Spurs
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
Songwriters Woodshed: Seth Brown Duo
We are excited to welcome back Songwriter’s Woodshed to the Fold! The first event of the season will be on October 17th from 7-9 pm with Seth Brown Duo! A little about them: The hardest working duo in the U.P., The Seth Brown Duo will knock you over with happiness and leave you with everlasting good vibes. Seth is a wildly prolific songwriter, creating country/folk tinged tunes that make your soul dance. His thoughtful compositions are filled with honesty and hope. His groove based guitar work balanced by Desiree’s dancing … read more Songwriters Woodshed: Seth Brown Duo
Live at the Fold: Warren & Flick
Jacob Warren & Grant Flick from Warren & Flick will be performing a concert at the Fold for the community on October 9th from 6:30-8:00 pm. Come experience an inspiring combination of bluegrass, jazz, classical, and improvised music from Warren and Flick!
Hiawatha Pre Fest Concert
It’s almost festival time! Help us kick off the countdown at Hiawatha Pre Fest on July 11 at Ore Dock Brewing from 6-8 pm. We are thrilled to have The Union Suits playing! This will be the last day to purchase advanced tickets for the festival, which will be available for purchase during the Pre Fest event. Can’t wait to see you there!
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February Jams @ The FoldJanuary 14, 2026On the first and third Sunday of each month, our community holds a Sunday Jam at The Fold office. On February 1st, the Slow Fiddle Jam takes place from 1-3 pm, followed by the […]
Preserving the Roots: The Make-Believe Spurs Honoring Woody & Arlo GuthrieJanuary 14, 2026We 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 […]
Songwriter’s Woodshed: The Make-Believe SpursDecember 11, 2025Songwriter’s Woodshed is back! We are thrilled to have our first SW of 2026 be hosted by The Make-Believe Spurs. Listen, or bring a song/instrument, and get feedback from […]