Tag: songwriters
April 16th: Songwriter’s Woodshed: Tyler Dettloff
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
March 21st: Winter Roots Festival: History of Protest Songs Workshop
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!
March 19th: Songwriter’s Woodshed: Cloverland Band
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.
March 18th: Winter Roots Festival: HOTAP with Matt Watroba
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
Master Artist Series with Neil Woodward, Michigan’s Troubadour
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
Tales from the Land and Lake: Marquette Songwriters Showcase
Art week is slowly approaching, and Hiawatha Music Co-Op and City of Marquette Arts and Culture is excited to announce the opening Art Week Concert of 2025! ✨ Tales from the Land and Lake: Marquette Songwriters Showcase will be taking place on June 23 from 6-8pm in the Marquette Commons. We will have music by wonderful local artists that have a focus on storytelling and place-based music. Thank you to Cloverland Band, The Make-Believe Spurs, The Knockabouts, and Troy Graham for being a part of this event! Come, bring a … read more Tales from the Land and Lake: Marquette Songwriters Showcase
Songwriter’s Woodshed: Troy Graham
Join us May 15, 2025 from 7-9 pm at the Hiawatha Fold for our last Songwriter’s Woodshed of the year! Our special guest artist for the last Songwriter’s Woodshed of the season is the wonderful Troy Graham! A singer-songwriter who performs throughout the Great Lakes Region, Troy performs relevant, original songs while musically reflecting on his personal experiences. Come and watch him weave his sweet vocals with acoustic guitar, harmonica, and a little jingle-jangle from the foot tambourine. This U.P. troubadour is not to be missed. Marquette is lucky to call him … read more Songwriter’s Woodshed: Troy Graham
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
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
Songwriter’s Woodshed: John Davey
This month’s special guest is the remarkable, talented recording artist John Davey. Considered an emerging talent to watch for, John melds story with twang, and honesty with lush melody. His penchant for meaningful lyrics and his hopeful tunes make you think about humanity and tap your foot at the same time. John’s is a singular voice, unique and moving. Don’t miss any opportunity to hear this special U.P. artist. Find out more at johndaveysings.com “ A masterful lyricist who takes listeners with him as he navigates the roads & obstacles … read more Songwriter’s Woodshed: John Davey
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