Carol Lee Hopkins has been a respected member of the Milwaukee acoustic music community for many years. Her heartfelt vocals have enhanced recordings by Larry Penn, Barb & Tom Webber, and, most prominently, her husband Jym Mooney and the popular band The Moxie Chicks.

Backing up Carol Lee on guitar (and writing the songs!), Brett Kemnitz has been writing and singing wonderfully crafted songs for decades. Living in the heart of the city, he has been a guiding light for The Coffee House from the beginning, and has been an inspiration and support for Milwaukee's folk scene.

Joining in on dobro is Andy Jehly, whose musical loves are old traditional folk, R&B, and country, including Pete Seeger, Doc Watson, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Aretha Franklin, and Otis Redding. She has a passion for music with great harmonies and evocative lyrics.

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