The Coffee House presents the annual concert in memory of musicians who died the previous year. This year's performers will be Hiro Satoh, Susan and Tim Mocarski, Rich Morgan, and Paul Smith and Andy Jehly. Join us for music memorializing musicians who died in 2020.
Donations will benefit Casa Maria.
Rich Morgan has a deep affinity for beautifully crafted songs and has has the gift of bringing them to life through heart-felt vocals and guitar renditions that range from intricate fingerpicking to driving, compelling rhythms. He describes himself as “a longtime folksinger who specializes in presenting the best songs you never heard”.
Hiro Satoh AKA ”Heroes & Legends” grew up on the north side of Chicago in Wrigleyville, and was heavily influenced by singer-songwriters of the genre loosely referred to as “Acoustic Folk Rock” in the 70’s. Hiro has previously played in various bands and ensembles in the Chicago area, southern Wisconsin, and in Missoula, Montana where he attended college. His repertoire now spans hits from the 50’s to current, and showcases songs by artists and bands that brought meaning into peoples’ lives and had some positive impact. This is the inspiration that led to his musical identity, “Heroes & Legends.”
Wattle & Daub (Susan and Tim Mocarski) met in the fall of 2013 at an open mic in Kenosha, Wisconsin where Tim was performing. A few months later, they sang their first song together, and they've been singing and writing songs together ever since. Married in the fall of 2016, they are devoted to keeping the folk music tradition alive and encouraging their audiences to sing along. Struggles and Love is their first album.
Paul Smith & Andy Jehly bring harmony, humor, and laid-back style to favorite songs from the past, ranging from folk and blues to Motown and psychedelic rock. What they share is a passion for music with history, great harmonies, and evocative lyrics. Together, they specialize in bringing a fresh set of songs from a variety of genres each time they perform to engage audiences and get them singing along. Both multi-instrumentalists, they incorporate guitar, dobro, bass, and the one-of-a-kind gourdalele into their music.