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Feb
16
Sun
Foghorn Stringband @ Anodyne Coffee
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Feb 16 @ 2:00 am

Foghorn-Stringband

Foghorn Stringband is the shining gold standard for American stringband music, with seven albums, thousands of shows, over a decade of touring under their belts, and two entirely new generations of old-time musicians following their lead. Through all this, they’ve never let the music grow cold; instead they’ve been steadily proving that American roots music is a never-ending well of inspiration. From their origins in Portland, Oregon’s underground roots music scene, the core duo of Foghorn Stringband, Caleb Klauder, whose wistful, keening vocals and rapid-fire mandolin picking have always been the heart of the band, and Stephen ‘Sammy’ Lind, perhaps the best old-time fiddler of his generation, have spread the old-time stringband gospel all over the world, but they’ve also brought in new influences and inspirations from their many travels and fellow bandmates. Vintage country and honky-tonk became a staple of Foghorn Stringband thanks to Klauder’s intense passion for the music, and frequent visits to Louisiana have inspired the group to bring Cajun songs into the repertoire. As the music has changed, the band has changed and reformed as well. Canadian singer and bassist Nadine Landry, from Québec via the Yukon, joined the band in 2008, bringing a wealth of experience as an internationally touring bluegrass musician. New member, singer and guitarist Reeb Willms, came down from Bellingham with a suitcase of old, vintage country songs and a powerfully beautiful, pure voice born in the farmlands of Washington State. It’s a new Foghorn Stringband these days, but the music is as furiously compelling as ever.

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Categories: WMSE Sponsored & Partner Events Tags: Anodyne Foghorn Stringband
Mar
22
Fri
Murphy’s Law @ Club Garibaldi's
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Mar 22 @ 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm

NY Hardcore band Murphy’s Law takeover Club Garibaldi’s for a blistering night of music. The Royal Malossi, 5 O’Clock Charlie and ZOR open the night.

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Categories: WMSE Sponsored & Partner Events Tags: 5 O'Clock Charlie Club Garibaldi Murphy's Law The Royal Malossi ZOR
Mar
11
Fri
interview: Josh Okeefe
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Mar 11 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Tune into WMSE as Sonia speaks with English x US folk artist, Josh Okeefe before he heads to Milwaukee’s Irish Cultural & Heritage Center for a show on April 9th. Only on WMSE!

Born in Derby, England, the relatively new artist delivers potent lyrics with the gravitas of a seasoned veteran. After dropping out of school at age 16, Okeefe led a nomadic life in music that spans generations and encompasses myriad genres, traditions and disciplines. He often slept on the floors of recording studios and coffee houses before traveling to the United States in search of the places his music idols Hank Williams and Johnny Cash once roamed. After settling in Nashville, he began writing songs at an astonishing pace and selling out shows from New York to California.

Okeefe has performed at major music events on both sides of the Atlantic including the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, where he sang “This Land is Your Land” with Woody’s son Arlo. He was also invited by English singer-songwriter and activist Billy Bragg to play at the prestigious Glastonbury Festival in 2019. Okeefe has also shared the stage with Alison Krauss, Rufus Wainwright and Ramblin’ Jack Elliot among others and performed for a crowd of 10,000 for Kris Kristofferson’s birthday.

 

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Categories: Phone Interview Tags: 91.7 FM ICHC Josh Okeefe WMSE
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