Rafter Bat, The Envies, & Toast Ghost at Popcorn Tavern (La Crosse, WI)
Rafter Bat is splitting a glorious looking bill with The Envies and Toaster Ghost at the Popcorn Tavern. Show starts at 9pm.
Brennan Henry at the Seed Swap
BH is performing some folk music as a backdrop for the seed swap hosted by Seed Savers Exchange at the Vesterheim Commons.
Come swap seeds, talk with local gardeners, farmers, and enjoy some folk.
Brennan Henry at Sir Benedict’s Tavern (Duluth, MN)
BH is hitting the road and heading up north with the guitar, banjo, and accordion in hand. Tell your friends that live by the lake a great show is coming in the new year!
Rafter Bat at No Name Bar (Winona, MN)
Rafter Bat is splitting a bill with Waisted and Toaster Ghost. This will be a blast!
The Basics of Clawhammer Banjo: Level One at the Driftless Folk School
Join Brennan Henry for a class that will help the aspiring banjo player learn the basics of playing their instrument in an old style! Clawhammer banjo is a method of playing that's usually associated with traditional American music, although the style can be well applied to contemporary genres, too. Topic to be discussed in class include the history of banjos, fundamentals of strumming, frailing, and drop-thumbing, music theory for the banjo, alternative tunings, and a few reels, waltzes, and more.
Students will leave with exercises to help them improve muscle memory and dexterity, with tablature for playing many traditional banjo tunes, and a fresh perspective and appreciation of the countless ways to play the banjo.
For more details, check out the event page here. General info about the Driftless Folk School, they’re awesome!
The Basics of Clawhammer Banjo: Level Two at the Driftless Folk School (Copy)
Level 2 of the Basics of Clawhammer Banjo with Brennan Henry will provide students with more advanced techniques for playing their banjo in an old style! Topics will include a refresher on the fundamentals of strumming and drop-thumbing, chord shapes (and their inversions) music theory for the banjo, techniques for playing up-the-neck, alternative tunings (playing scales and chords within these tunings), and a plethora of reels, jigs, and more.
Students will leave with exercises to help them improve muscle memory and dexterity, with tablature for playing many traditional banjo tunes, and a fresh perspective and appreciation of the countless ways to play the banjo.
For more details, check out the event page here. General info about the Driftless Folk School, they’re awesome!
Rafter Bat at the Octopus
Rafter Bat is splitting a bill with Cass Magpie Trio and others.
Crater City String Band at the Decorah Farmer’s Market
Crater City String Band will be performing at the Decorah Indoor Farmer’s Market (Fairgrounds Building).
CCSB consists of Brennan Henry (banjo, tenor banjo, guitar) with Rob Hervey (mandolin, fiddle) and Pat Carey (guitar, dobro).
Crater City String Band at the Landing
Crater City String Band will be performing a cozy fireside show at the Landing in Decorah. Bring your friends and grandma for an easy-going show - nice and warm!
CCSB consists of Brennan Henry (banjo, tenor banjo, guitar) with Rob Hervey (guitar) and special guest TBA.
Brennan Henry at the Landing - Silly Saturday
BH will be teaching and demonstrating all about stringed-instruments for Silly Saturday at the Landing in Decorah, IA.
All ages, family-friendy!
Rafter Bat at the Lift
Rafter Bat is splitting a bill with Lou Sherry (of Iowa City). It will be a grand old time in that awesome basement!
Brennan Henry & Friends at Bremer Brewing
BH will be performing with Evan (drums/vox) as a duo for the Paha Cider One Year Anniversary Party at Bremer Brewing in Waverly, IA. Drink up thy cider!
Brennan Henry at the La Crosse Farmer’s Market
BH will be performing at Cameron Park Farmer’s Market in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Western Home String Band CONTRA DANCE
WHSB will performing, Sue Helsether calling for a good ol’ contra dance. Come on out and enjoy the sets!
Rafter Bat at the Root Note
Rafter Bat is opening up for Horace Green. First show in Wisconsin!
Tell your friends to head on over!
Brennan Henry at the Decorah Farmer's Market
Catch Brennan performing for the fine folks attending the farmer’s market in Decorah. Bring some tips and get that fresh food!
Rafter Bat at the Hay Market
Rafter Bat will performing the officially unofficial AFTER PARTY (of Nordic Fest). Bring your dancing shoes and ear plugs for a grand old time!
Brennan Henry @ Squash Blossom Farm
Brennan Henry (and friend/s) will be performing at the delicious Squash Blossom Farm in Oronoco, Minnesota (just north of Rochester).
Contra Dance with the Western Home String Band
Western Home String Band will performing for a contra dance in Decorah! Get ready to bust a move!
BH at the Decorah Farmer's Market
Catch Brennan performing for the fine folks attending the farmer’s market in Decorah. Bring some tips and get that fresh food!
Crater City String Band CONTRA DANCE
Crater City String Band’s first performance will be at Dream Acres Farm (Wykoff, MN). With Robin Nelson calling, a contra dance will be held for Boots & Roots: A Celebration of People - hosted by the Land Stewardship Project.
CCSB consists of Brennan Henry (banjo, tenor banjo) featuring Rob Hervey (guitar) and Lucas Blekeberg (fiddle, mandolin).
BH at the Cedar Falls Farmer's Market
Catch Brennan performing for the fine folks attending the farmer’s market in Decorah. Bring some tips and get that fresh food!
BH at the La Crosse Farmer's Market
Catch Brennan performing for the fine folks attending the farmer’s market in Decorah. Bring some tips and get that fresh food!
Contra Dance with the Western Home String Band
Western Home String Band will performing at the Highlandville Schoolhouse. Bring your dancing shoes!
Western Home String Band
Performing with Western Home String Band for a CONTRA DANCE at Pulpit Rock Brewing