Come on out and enjoy the dance floor with the Western Home String Band and caller Sue Hulsether.

We will be performing at T-Bock’s in downtown Decorah (second floor).

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!

BH is performing some folk music at the lovely greenhouse / community space Little Bird Plants in Viroqua, WI.

Come enjoy the warmth, the plants, and some easy going folk tunes for an excellent evening of tunes!

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!

Rafter Bat is splitting a bill with Waisted and Toaster Ghost. This will be a blast!

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!

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.

Rafter Bat is splitting a glorious looking bill with The Envies and Toaster Ghost at the Popcorn Tavern. Show starts at 9pm.

Rafter Bat is splitting a bill with Cass Magpie Trio and others.

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 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.

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 is splitting a bill with Lou Sherry (of Iowa City). It will be a grand old time in that awesome basement!

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!

BH will be performing at Cameron Park Farmer’s Market in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

WHSB will performing, Sue Helsether calling for a good ol’ contra dance. Come on out and enjoy the sets!

Rafter Bat is opening up for Horace Green. First show in Wisconsin!

Tell your friends to head on over!

Catch Brennan performing for the fine folks attending the farmer’s market in Decorah. Bring some tips and get that fresh food!

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 (and friend/s) will be performing at the delicious Squash Blossom Farm in Oronoco, Minnesota (just north of Rochester).

Western Home String Band will performing for a contra dance in Decorah! Get ready to bust a move!

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’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).

Catch Brennan performing for the fine folks attending the farmer’s market in Decorah. Bring some tips and get that fresh food!

Catch Brennan performing for the fine folks attending the farmer’s market in Decorah. Bring some tips and get that fresh food!

Western Home String Band will performing at the Highlandville Schoolhouse. Bring your dancing shoes!

 Performing with Western Home String Band for a CONTRA DANCE at Pulpit Rock Brewing

Catch Rafter Bat live at Octopus in Cedar Falls.