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
March 12th 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!
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.
Hiawatha now has its own Hiawatha House Band & will be holding monthly square dances at our Hiawatha office, aka The Fold, until May 2026! Mark your calendars for our next dance on February 12th. This is an ages 14+ event, and we’ll have lots of opportunities for folks to join in & jam on the music too! In March, join us at Ore Dock Brewing Co for the Winter Roots Festival! More details to come
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.
Songwriter’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 your fellow music peers. No experience necessary! We hold these events to give a space to the community to share music, receive feedback, and find inspiration. Feel free to just come listen as well! About The Make-Believe Spurs: Our first guest artists at Songwriter’s Woodshed this season are the Make-Believe Spurs! They have been making music together since ‘22. Inspired by … read more Songwriter’s Woodshed: The Make-Believe Spurs
Hiawatha now has its own Hiawatha House Band & will be holding monthly square dances at our Hiawatha office, aka The Fold, until May 2026! Mark your calendars for the 2nd Thursday of each month spanning from January – May 2026. All are welcome and we’ll have lots of opportunities for folks to join in & jam on the music too! In March, join us at Ore Dock Brewing Co for the Winter Roots Festival! More details to come ✨
On November 13th, Hiawatha Music Co-Op is joining Downtown Marquette for Ladies Night Out! At the Hiawatha Fold, join us for drinks, appetizers, music by The Fiddle Femmes, and local art vendors! We will also be having a raffle as well as merchandise sales. Come enjoy local music and art with Hiawatha!
The Hiawatha Music Co-Op Annual Meeting is right around the corner! 🧡 Join us on November 1st @barrelandbeam! 🥂 We are starting off the evening at 5:00 pm with a SQUARE DANCE featuring the new HIAWATHA HOUSE BAND! 🪕 We are so excited to incorporate square dance and the new house band into more Hiawatha events!! Following that, the Member Meeting & Dinner will be from 6-7:15 pm. After 7:30, the concert is free to the public! Please see the RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuFNaCHzByLYlJH_ZiXHwd9_jArMUaBAxxy2qZTQr_49SWGg/viewform
Join us at the Hiawatha Fold on Thursday, October 16th, from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm for a Live at the Fold concert: Master Artist Series with Neil Woodward, Michigan’s Troubadour! Tickets are $5 for Hiawatha Members and $10 for Non-Members. That same weekend, Saturday, October 18th, Neil will be hosting two workshops: Songwriting at 11:00 am- 12:00 pm and Traditional Instruments from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for Hiawatha Members and $15 for Non-Members. All events will be held at The Hiawatha Fold, 1015 N. Third … read more Master Artist Series with Neil Woodward, Michigan’s Troubadour