BettySoo is on tour of the midwest and I am so excited to host a special session with her. BettySoo, has firmly carved herself a spot as one of Austin's top songwriters. Her mastery of storytelling and guitar set the foundation for her incredible voice. We are in for a real treat. RsVp today - bookings@scottkirbymusic.comwww.BettySoo.com
Brook Pridemore, on the road again- their travels bring them back to the midwest and offer us an opportunity to host a session with them right here in the barn. Brook is originally from Detroit,MI but has called Brooklyn, NY home for most of their adult life-(albeit they constantly tour). https://brookpridemore.bandcamp.com/music
Brett Albertson, Aka "Cement Shoes" - is one of the northwoods most Prolific songwriters that you probably haven't heard of. Albertson's Collection of introspective prose and poetry has an unavoidable honesty. Someone said, "this guy's like the Neil Young of Rhinelander"- He sings beautifully poignant ballads, with a punk rock sensibility to them. I'm really excited to host Brett for a very special session Live at the Bertsch Barn.
Jerrika Mighelle of Eau Claire, WI -is a 1 woman wall of sound. She literally had the whole house shaking during her "Midwest Music Hour-live from the living room session". Her soaring vocals reveal honest emotion and thru heartfelt storytelling, we get an unadulterated glimpse at every tragedy & triumph she's endured. "Brightest Star"- debuted in February of '21 and is a stunning collection songs that offer a dedication to Mighelle's mother. Her newest release "my greatness" debuts 6-10-22 and is all about LGBTQ+ love & acceptance- Join us won't you for this special session. www.jerrikamighelle.com
Matt the Electrician is on tour to promote the release of his latest album " we imagined an ending", and it is so exciting to announce his special performance at the Bertsch Barn.
““Matt the Electrician sings about virtue and hope on his upcoming album, We Imagined An Ending...The guitars are Big Star bright, the harmonies choir-like, and Matt’s own delivery a jolt of clarity in a cacophonous world.” -Rolling Stone”
Since hanging up his Day job as an electrician in 2004, Matt Sever, has been taking his roots-based blend of Americana music to places like Japan, and Denmark. He keeps a steady schedule of gigs around his home base in Austin, TX and tours nationally.
He's been described as a young Paul Simon wrapped around a Tom Waits heart, and often writes of his own experiences.
Join us virtually from wherever you may be for this very special session with Matt the Electrician.
Aaron Lee Kaplan is a solo acoustic blues/folk guitarist and singer/songwriter currently living in Marshfield, WI. He has been gaining a reputation throughout Wisconsin for his slide and fingerstyle guitar playing and thought-provoking original songs.
We are excited to Have Aaron Lee at the Bertsch Barn for this Special Session of The Midwest Music Hour.
Evil Folk Punk from Central Wisconsin featuring -
Sylas Schaberg - Guitar & Vocals
Luke Moat - Bass & Banjo
Al Vuorinen - Mandolin
Sheilagh Lyon - Fiddle
Stoked to have these folks to the Bertsch Barn for a special session of the Midwest Music Hour~
Hailing from Austin,TX -Curtis McMurtry is out on Tour with DIana Burgess-
We are excited to welcome them to the Bertsch Barn for a very special session with this Americana Treasure.
When Sarah Vos and Adam Greuel join musical paths, they call themselves
The Rucksack Revolution-These two artists have helped forge the path
of two of wisconsin's most beloved americana/bluegrass groups- and it's
thru their honesty, humble nature, inspired acts of kindness & beautiful
music that they continue to captivate audiences, spreading joy.
We are also pleased to partner with the St. Germain Brewing Company for a special Premier tasting of their chipmunk chocolate stout.
Adam Greuel of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades teams up with Sarah Vos of Dead Horses to form the Rucksack Revolution.
Enjoy this special performance live from the Bertsch Barn- WXPR is a cosponsor of this event