Inspired by the winds of Lake Michigan, Green Sails sets an entertaining course of rousing tunes and delightful melodies fueled by Amy Otis-Wilborn's Irish fiddle and Sandy Weisto's guitar and vocals. Their performances offer Irish/Celtic luscious melodies and rousing dance tunes as well as delightful songs, intriguing stories, and engaging opportunities for audience participation. Their name, Green Sails, represents "Green" for Irish music as well as ecological sustainability and "Sails" for the winds that are the spirit Celtic sailing tales and tunes. They can be found performing at local Farmer's Markets and various Irish themed events including Milwaukee Irish Fest.

Opening is Jim Winston, a native Milwaukee singer songwriter, living in Bay View. He has appeared in holiday and benefit concerts and faithfully participated in the “Play Music on the Porch” international event each August for the past 7 years. Winston’s music could be categorized as finger-style, but does not fit a particular mold. Influenced by blues, bluegrass, classical, folk, jazz, and world music, it incorporates a wide range of styles, and includes old standbys, original songs and musical inventions.

Joe DeLucia is a self taught, gifted singer/songwriter who brings to you his heartfelt spirit through his lyrics and melodies. He's a James Taylor style guitarist and singer and he would love to share his gift of music with you. Joe is also well-known for his work in running The Wisconsin Singer Songwriter Series, one of the great venues for seeing great creative folk artists.

John Higgins, a United States Navy veteran, is a member of the Stringalong Band and plays solo shows of original songs and covers. We’re glad to say that John is also a long-time Coffee House volunteer. "The power of music is incredible. I believe music is the great peacemaker and allows us to experience creative hope”. https://jphiggins.weebly.com/home.html

Our 14th annual Community Sing features Midwest folk singers and song leaders Will Branch, Julie Thompson, and Craig Siemsen. Julie, Craig, and Will will lead the audience in a group sing featuring well known and loved songs. The Community Sing is part of a movement that started at the Ten Pound Fiddle in East Lansing, Michigan, and has spread throughout the country. We hope that all listeners — in-person and virtual — will join in singing. Our song leaders are each accomplished musicians, songwriters, and humorists. Will Branch is a singer, guitarist, banjoist, and teacher, beloved by both big and little people. Noted folk singer Joe Jencks has said Julie Thompson sings with a style that is silky and soulful. Craig Siemsen has been called “(an) acclaimed performer on the Midwest’s burgeoning acoustic folk scene” by Albuquerque’s The Weekly Alibi. The lyrics and chords will be available and shared as we get closer to the concert date.

Will Branch http://www.willbranch.com/

Julie Thompson http://www.julievoice.com

Craig Siemsen www.craigtunes.com

Earth Poets & Musicians Holly Haebig Wake, Suzanne Rosenblatt, and Harvey Taylor welcome you to their 38th Annual Earthstravaganza celebrating Mother Earth, and doing their best to defend Her, with poems from far-flung members of yester-year also to be shared, from Louisa Loveridge Gallas, Jeff Poniewaz, and Susa Silvermarie.

Tone Home will open, Singing to Connect —- a revolving group led by duo singer-songwriters Ian Powell and Sarah Moore. Powerful lyrics and melodies capture the conundrum of being alive through experimental folk music.

Join us for an evening of inspiration, enlightenment, humor, and joy. The Earth Poets & Musicians are pleased to donate the door $ to the Coffee House, in gratitude for being our long-time “home base.”