Early in the new year The Coffee House celebrates the poets and musicians that have passed away in the past year. This year, Gary Kitchin, Bob Estes, Ives Iverson, and the duo Bird & Bloom will perform the poetry and songs of some of their favorites of those we have lost.

Gary Kitchin and Bob Estes are experienced Coffee House performers, each playing a variety of instruments. They will play together, bringing the kind of energized, devoted renditions that inspire us to join the singing in true Coffee House fashion.

Ives Iverson is a multi-instrumentalist and singer who loves the musical/poetic places where blues and folk, bluegrass and jazz, song lyrics and poetry meet up and enrich each other. Expect some banjo, guitar, harmonica, and voice, and maybe a special guest to add to the fun.

Bird & Bloom is a mother/daughter music duo from Burlington, Wisconsin. Their music is an eclectic mix of styles featuring cello, piano, and vocals.