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SUMMARY:Under Paris Skies
DESCRIPTION:UNDER PARIS SKIES features an acoustic blend of gypsy jazz\, vintage swing & Latin-influenced music. Repertoire is reminiscent of vintage American jazz clubs\, French sidewalk cafes\, Argentine dance halls and Mediterranean streets\nTogether Ron Reimer\, Steven Meger and Chris Hand forge a unique style with wall-of-sound accordion\, swingin’ guitar and rock-steady upright bass. Sophisticated arrangements and sentimental melodies carry you to faraway and familiar places – No passport required.\n“Absolutely delightful!”The hat will be passed. Please bring a minimum of $5 per adult listener. All money collected goes to these fine musicians. Thank you for supporting live music!
URL:https://trempealeauhotel.com/event/under-paris-skies-2/
LOCATION:The Deck
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Dylan Harris & Good Company
DESCRIPTION:In Wisconsin’s Kickapoo Valley where he makes his home\, sometimes people smile and say that Dylan Harris is the hardest working man in show business. That might be a stretch\, but Marty Cina still calls him “the Ed Sullivan of the Driftless”. He’s a singing-guitarist and songwriter who likes to whistle while he works and he has a knack for delivering the music of others in his own recognizable voice. Dylan is well loved for hosting a circuit of open mics & jam sessions that are staples for the music community in the central Driftless. He has released four studio albums as Dylan Harris & Good Company\, with a live album on the way THIS year. All of that to say…cha cha cha! And let the good times roll!\nPlease bring cash for the hat to keep these guys doing what they are doing.
URL:https://trempealeauhotel.com/event/dylan-harris-good-company/
LOCATION:The Deck
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Joe & Vicki Price
DESCRIPTION:A righteous\, joyful\, foot-stomping jubilee\, Joe & Vicki Price catapult the blues. A bit rough & tons of fun.Joe grew up in blue collar Waterloo\, Iowa. Seeking out the sounds of Black musical voices he was drawn to the Blues. Hearing Earl Hooker perform at a local record store slide guitar became his weapon of choice. He met Vicki in a bar in Waukon\, Iowa. She had grown up in the church singing duets with her sister. At the time she met Joe she was playing guitar and performing locally. They exchanged tunes that night and began their life long musical journey.\nThey have spent a lifetime touring\, living most of their married life on the road. They have shared the stage with John Lee Hooker\, Willie Dixon\, Honey Boy Edwards and many more. They have been regular performers at Buddy Guy’s Legends. Weather playing a bar\, a concert stage or a festival their warmth and humor draw the audience in to make everyone feel like they’re at a party with all their best friends.\nIowa blues legends Joe and Vicki Price sound like two guitars being played by a single\, unified mind – with tone that would make Hound Dog Taylor blush. Joe stomps and slides his feet around with all the irresistible rhythms that drive the guitar groove. Serving up blues based roots music\, they are one of those little treasures we’ve been hiding out here in the heartland waiting for the rest of you to catch up with what people with the blues in Iowa can deliver. A really great\, heartfelt diversion from the mainstream their live show is an absolute joy to behold.\nCome join the party. They are more fun than baby goats. The hat will be passed. We ask for $7 per adult listener. The show will be outside\, weather permitting.
URL:https://trempealeauhotel.com/event/paul-silbergleit-trio-cd-release-party-jazz-after-dark/
LOCATION:The Deck
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Pieta Brown & The Taken
DESCRIPTION:Pieta Brown & the TakenPieta Brown was last at Trempealeau for a sold-out co-bill show with Jeffrey Foucault and is returning with her band for her first full Pieta Brown show at The Trempealeau Hotel.Hailed as a “self-styled poetess\, folk goddess\, and country waif” by the BBC\, Pieta Brown first came to international prominence with the release of her self-titled debut in 2002. Since then she has released multiple highly critically acclaimed albums\, EPs and singles\, with much attention being paid not only to her distinct sound and style\, but also the power of her singing and songwriting\, including fan favorite\, Paradise Outlaw\, which Bon Iver mastermind Justin Vernon has called his “favorite recording made at our studio.”Brown has toured worldwide with artists such as John Prine\, Amos Lee\, Brandi Carlisle\, JJ Cale\, Ani Difranco\, Mavis Staples\, and Calexico among others. She has co-written songs with and made guest appearances on albums by Calexico\, Amos Lee\, Howe Gelb\, and Iris Dement. Brown’s most recent album Freeway was co-produced by S. Carey and earned widespread critical acclaim from NPR Music\, Stereogum\, Billboard\, FLOOD\, Paste\, American Songwriter\, Folk Alley\, and Relix. She followed that shortly after with the bold and experimental single “Follow You” as well as an EP/digital triptych collaboration recorded at Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner’s HIVER Festival called We Are Not Machines featuring Ani DiFranco\, S. Carey\, Holland Andrews\, Jen Wassner\, and more.In 2022 Pieta further expanded her musical prowess by recording and releasing an album of original cinematic instrumentals\, The Less I Needed The Better I Felt\, under the moniker Sylvee & The Sea featuring John Convertino (Calexico)\, Don Was\, and CJ Carmerieri (Carm). She also co-produced Iris DeMent’s most recent album Workin’ On A World\, which has garnered praise from Rolling Stone and The New York Times among many others. Along the way she has earned respect and accolades for her talents in soundtrack design\, videography\, and photography as well; Brown’s photographs have appeared in gallery shows and on numerous album covers for fellow artists. Continually revealing new layers as a songwriter\, singer\, musician\, producer\, visual artist and performer\, Brown is being recognized as a true multi-hyphenate and one of modern Americana’s true gems.\n“A style and a sensuality that’s all her own….” – Pop Matters\n“Brown’s vocals couldn’t be more stellar if she tried.” – Stereogum\n“Serious firepower” – Boston Globe�”Moody\, ethereal…I will listen over and over again.” – NPR’s All Songs Considered�”It’s exciting to hear such quiet mastery of a genre.” – Bust�“Pieta Brown sings about love and trust…“In my heart you sing clear and bright / It makes me feel like things will be all right\,” she intones\, convincing both herself and anyone listening.” – The New York Times\nABOUT THE SHOWTickets are $20 advance/$30 day and limited to 45 listeners through Eventbrite or purchase from the Hotel. It’s very likely they will sell out quickly. ALL admission money goes to the artists.We respectfully ask that conversation be kept to a minimum and only between songs.There will be two fifty minute sets with a 15-20 minute intermission.Your ticket ensures that you have a seat in the performance space for the occasion.ABOUT THE VENUEEquidistant from Winona and LaCrosse\, The Hotel sits right on the river and offers stunning views\, responsibly sourced food\, comfortable lodging and good vibes. Call 608 534 6898 to reserve a room or table. Food will be limited to salad\, soups\, stew\, vegan/gf stew and dessert.Food will not be available in the performance area. Drinks may be purchased from the bar during the show. Ticketed guests may claim their seats from 4pm. Show begins at 7pm.\n\nBuy Your Pieta Tickets Online
URL:https://trempealeauhotel.com/event/pieta-brown-the-taken/
LOCATION:The Saloon\, 11332 Main Street\, Trempealeau\, WI\, 54661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food,Live Music
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SUMMARY:35th Rastaversary! Reggae Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Dred I Dread \nDred I Dread\, widely recognized as the “Minneapolis Reggae Legends\,” is a Minneapolis\, Minnesota–based roots reggae band delivering powerful messages of love\, unity\, and social justice. Formed in 1998\, the band quickly made its mark\, earning “Best Local Reggae Band” by City Pages Magazine in 1999 and later “Best Reggae Band in Minnesota” by the Minnesota Music Academy in 2000 and 2001. \nThe band features a diverse and international lineup of talented musicians from Jamaica\, New Orleans\, Minnesota\, and Türkiye. This rich cultural heritage is deeply reflected in their sound—blending authentic Jamaican reggae traditions with influences from jazz\, blues\, and world music to create a style that is both timeless and contemporary. \nDred I Dread released their debut album Listen to the Revolution in March 1999\, produced by renowned reggae keyboardist Tony “Asher” Brissett\, a former member of Black Uhuru. Over the years\, the band has shared stages with internationally acclaimed artists such as Chronixx\, The Wailers\, Yellowman\, Israel Vibration\, The Meditations\, De La Soul\, Jimmy Cliff\, Sister Carol\, Third World\, Wailing Souls\, and Collie Buddz. Their studio collaborations include reggae legends such as Earl “Chinna” Smith\, Tony Asher\, Flabba Holt\, Dean Fraser\, and Nambo Robinson\, and they have proudly performed at major festivals and events in Jamaica. \nA standout moment in the band’s history includes their performance at the Twelve Tribes of Israel Headquarters in Kingston\, Jamaica\, during Haile Selassie’s Coronation Celebration (November 2\, 2017)\, sharing the stage with Chronixx and Earl “Chinna” Smith—an iconic cultural and spiritual gathering at the heart of reggae tradition. \nLed by Rawle G (lead vocals) and Peewee Dread (vocals and percussion)\, Dred I Dread’s live performances are known for their energy\, passion\, and deep connection with audiences. Guitarist Serdar G\, originally from Ankara\, Türkiye\, brings a unique global perspective\, blending reggae with elements of jazz\, blues\, calypso\, and even Turkish music. \nBacking the front line is a tight\, dynamic rhythm section featuring Paul Kammeyer on bass\, Adam Cole on drums\, and Alex Cole (Cole Brothers/Mindsettaz) on keyboards. Together\, they create a deep\, groove-driven foundation that defines the band’s signature sound and delivers a rich\, immersive live experience. \nRooted in the influence of reggae greats such as Dennis Brown\, Gregory Isaacs\, Peter Tosh\, Aswad\, and Black Uhuru\, Dred I Dread continues to carry the torch of conscious reggae music forward. With over two decades of experience\, the band remains committed to uplifting communities and bringing positive vibrations to audiences around the world. \nTUGG\nThese artists do an amazing job channeling tropical grooves and breezy melodies and they are a top draw in the Midwest and beyond. TUGG boasts an impressive resume of rubbing shoulders with reggae heavyweights. From shows with Ziggy Marley\, Barrington Levy and Slightly Stoopid to Tours with The Wailers\, The Dirty Heads\, and PASSAFIRE… TUGG continues to prove why they’re a star of the alternative reggae/ska scene. All of the band’s last 5 releases have debuted in the Top 50 of the iTunes Reggae Chart. Their EP “Home Brew” climbed all the way to #2 and spent 3 weeks in the Hot 100 iTunes Reggae Album Chart. Their album “Mazes” was recorded and produced by PASSAFIRE’S Ted Bowne. \nDJ Trichrome\nThe ‘Vibesetta’ has music flowing through his veins…Both local and global\, Trichrome has been rockin’ the decks and spreading his vibrations throughout the universe for decades. He maintains his own niche in the world of digital media with REAL VINYL! Trichrome started his career as a DJ in 1988 alongside Pacesetter Sound System. He went on to co-found Three Kings Sound System in Minneapolis and currently plays with First Settlement Sound System. Trichrome has been a regular fixture in the 311 scene since he joined the Summer Unity Tour with Soulman and Sublime with Rome. He’s shared the stage with many local\, national and international recording artists and adds his own unique energy which sets the vibe and energizes the crowd. \nMike Oregano\nTruly a unique act unlike anything yet\, Mike Oregano has fully embraced both the aesthetic and sonic details of the “One Man Band” concept. Performing in a unique Reggae/Hip Hop/Jazz style\, he is sure to turn heads wherever he is jammin’. He uses a custom built drum set\, as well as an array of fully intuitive effect pedals complete with: loopers\, bass splits\, synthesizers\, etc. He records the rhythm (guitar and bass) on the spot\, and layers over it live with drums while singing and soloing on his guitar simultaneously. \n\nBuy Your Tickets Online Now!Tickets\n$20 advance/$25 day of show and are currently limited to 750. You may purchase tickets here or at The Hotel. All ages welcome. Those 18 and under must be accompanied by a paid adult. 12 and under are free\, 13 – 17 pay $10 at the gate\, 18 and over require adult tickets. \nNo refunds. Gates open at 1pm. This is an outdoor\, rain or shine event. \nAbout the Venue\nThis relaxed venue overlooks the Mississippi\, with fabulous sunsets and a warm\, friendly vibe. Entry is through the Main Street gate of Hotel yard. Your name will be on our will-call list if you purchased your tickets here or online. Bring photo ID for proof of ticket purchase and consumption of alcohol. Sorry\, pets are not allowed on grounds during large shows. No food or beverage of any kind may be brought in.\nFood and beverage is available for sale outdoors from The Hotel\, Taco Town and 2 Scoops & a Bar. If you have foldable chairs in sacks\, keep bags in the car to speed up entry (and you wont lose them). All bags and blankets will be checked. No coolers are allowed. \nAn ATM is located at the entrance. Only cash is accepted for drink and ticket purchases during the festival. \nVendors\nClothing\, arts and crafts will be available for sale. If you are interested in being a vendor\, email: amy@trempealeauhotel.com \nRestaurant \nThe indoor bar and restaurant will be closed Saturday June 6th. \nVendors \nClothing\, arts and crafts will be available for sale. If you are interested in being a vendor\, email: amy@trempealeauhotel.com \nRestaurant \nThe indoor bar and restaurant will be closed Saturday June 7th.
URL:https://trempealeauhotel.com/event/35th-rastaversary-reggae-fest-2026/
LOCATION:The Yard
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Balkan Blue Duo
DESCRIPTION:Nicolle Roen and Sally Reimer are the Balkan Blue duet.Join us for an evening of compelling Balkan melodies on folk and modern instruments\, odd time signatures\, and timeless stories with Nicolle and Sally of Balkan Blue. Music from Bulgaria\, Macedonia\, Andalusia\, Turkey\, Albania\, Hungary\, and the Roma people.Nicolle plays accordion\, Macedonian tambura\, and frame drumsSally plays mandolin\, electric bass\, and percussion.We ask for a minimum of $5 per adult listener\, with all money going to the artists.
URL:https://trempealeauhotel.com/event/balkan-blue-duo/
LOCATION:The Deck
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food,Live Music
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SUMMARY:La Crosse Confluence
DESCRIPTION:The La Crosse Confluence is a high energy cover band of talented high school musicians. The band plays an incredible variety of music from Aretha Franklin to Adele\, from Charlie Daniels Band to Dave Matthews Band and everything in between (and beyond). Launched in 2023\, The La Crosse Confluence continues to inspire and impress audiences with the remarkable skill and passion of its young musicians.Donations to the band are greatly appreciated. The hat will be passed.
URL:https://trempealeauhotel.com/event/la-crosse-confluence/
LOCATION:The Stage\, 11332 Main Street\, Trempealeau\, Wisconsin\, 54661
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Winona is Dead
DESCRIPTION:Winona Is Dead and The Trempealeau Hotel present “Fire On The Water”\nA summer evening of community\, dancing\, food\, vending and of course Grateful Dead music along the banks of the great Mississippi River.Join us for a night of music played by Winona Is Dead which consists of touring musicians who have all made their home in beautiful Winona\, MN. The band features Mike Munson (Mike Munson Trio) and Kyle Gruhlke (Jackie Treehorn and the Malibu Sheriffs) on guitar duties\, with Scotty Lochner (The People Brothers Band) on bass guitar\, Jake Allen (Texas Toast) on drums and Dante DeGrazia (Sleeping Jesus) on pianos and organ. The band will curate different set-lists of The Grateful Dead’s repertoire filled with improvisation and fueled by their own musical tastes and influences. We absolutely love when the stars align with all of our schedules and we get to play these tunes.\nIn the spirit of The Grateful Dead and the scene they famously created we will have Food\, Art\, Jewelry and Clothing vendors onsite to share their craft with us all.\nGrab your tickets in person at The Trempealeau Hotel or online. First 200 are $15 in person or online (plus the eventbrite fees). Price is $20 after. Day of show admission is $25\, and depends on availability.Gates open at 6pm. Show starts at 7pm. This is an outdoor\, rain or shine event.\nRooms are for rent at The Hotel as well as Inn on the River\, Little Bluff Inn and various short term rentals. There is camping at Perrot State Park and Lake Road Campground.\nThe Restaurant and Saloon will be closed for dinner service Saturday July 25. All food and drink during the show will be sold outside. Chef’s Table is joining us. Lunch from the restaurant will be available Saturday from noon until 4pm.\n\nBuy Your Winona is Dead Tickets Online
URL:https://trempealeauhotel.com/event/winona-is-dead/
LOCATION:The Stage\, 11332 Main Street\, Trempealeau\, Wisconsin\, 54661
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Charlie Parr
DESCRIPTION:About Charlie ParrIn the music of Charlie Parr\, there is a sincere conviction and earnest drive to create. The Minnesota-born guitarist\, songwriter\, and interpreter of traditional music has released 19 albums over two decades and has been known to perform up to 275 shows a year. Parr is a folk troubadour in the truest sense: taking to the road between shows\, writing and rewriting songs as he plays\, fueled by a belief that music is eternal and cannot be claimed or adequately explained. The bluesman poet pulls closely from the sights and sounds around him\, his lyrical craftsmanship built by his influences. The sounds from his working-class upbringing—including Folkways legends such as Lead Belly and Woody Guthrie—imbue Parr’s music with stylistic echoes of blues and folk icons of decades past. Parr sees himself merely as a continuer of a folk tradition: “I feel like I stand on a lot of big shoulders\,” he said in an interview. “I hope that I’ve brought a little bit of myself to the music.”With a discography simultaneously transcendental in nature and grounded in roots music\, Charlie Parr is the humble master of the 21st century folk tradition. Parr started recording in Duluth in 2002\, where he lives today. Life in the port town on Lake Superior has a way of bleeding into his work the same way his childhood in Austin\, Minnesota does. Parr self-released his debut album\, Criminals and Sinners\, and did the same for his sophomore album 1922 (2002). With growing popularity abroad\, Parr signed with Red House Records in 2015\, where he recorded break-out albums Stumpjumper (2015) and Dog (2017). Parr’s music has an overwhelming sense of being present and mindful\, and his sound is timeless.Parr’s mastery of his craft is only more apparent when contextualized within the history of folk tradition of which Parr has dedicated his practice The land and lives around and intersecting with Parr have always influenced him\, from the hills and valleys of Hollandale\, Minnesota to the Depression-era stories from his father. Parr strives to listen to everything: “I don’t see that I’d ever be capable of creating anything if it weren’t for these inspirations and influences\, books and music as well as the weather and random interactions with strangers and animals. So\, the well never runs dry as long as my eyes and ears are open\,” Parr said in a 2020 interview. Before he was even 10 years old Parr was rummaging through his father’s record collection—sometimes drawing dinosaurs on the vinyl sleeves—and listening to country\, folk\, and blues legends\, many of whom are staples in the Folkways catalog. When Parr sings and plays his resonator or 12-string\, you can hear influences like Mance Lipscomb\, Charley Patton\, Spinder John Koerner\, Rev. Gary Davis\, and Dock Boggs. This is especially true in his playing\, when\, after a diagnosis of focal dystonia\, Parr turned to greats like Davis\, Doc Watson\, and Booker White for two-finger picking inspiration. Gifted a 1965 Gibson B-45 12-string by his father\, Parr has never had a formal lesson and learned by to listening records and watching musicians he admired.Parr’s first album with Smithsonian Folkways\, Last of Better Days Head (2021)\, foregrounded his lyrical craftsmanship and sophisticated bluesman confidence\, with spare production highlighting Parr’s mastery of guitar and elevating his poetry. Last of Better Days Ahead is a portrait of how Parr saw the world in that moment\, reflecting on time and memories that have past while holding an enduring desire to be present. In his 2024 release\, Little Sun\, Parr weaves together stories celebrating music\, community\, and communing with nature. Putting forth an ambitious and raw album that exemplifies the best of Parr’s sound: a blend of the blues and folk traditions he continues to carry with him and the steadfast originality of a poet.\nAbout Dead NorthDead North is a progressive bluegrass band from the northwoods of Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula. Now residing in Minneapolis\, the band is comprised of Luke Pascot (guitar\, vocals\, banjo)\, Kora Melia (mandolin\, fiddle\, vocals)\, and Nate Miller (bass\, vocals). Together\, they push the limits of the bluegrass genre with bold experimentation while still maintaining a high level of respect for tradition. Their sound elegantly mixes bluegrass with elements of jazz\, rock\, country\, funk\, and so much more. Influenced by the likes of Tony Rice\, Billy Strings\, David Grisman\, etc.\, Dead North is a must see for any fans of progressive acoustic music.\nAbout the VenueGates open at 6pm. Show starts at 7pm. This is an outdoor\, rain or shine event.�The Hotel grounds overlook the Mississippi\, with fabulous sunsets and a warm and friendly vibe. Entry is through the Main Street gate of the Hotel yard. Bring photo ID for proof of ticket purchase and consumption of alcohol.Hotel food and drink purchases are cash only during the event. ATM on premise for the show. Pets are not allowed on grounds during these large shows. Food is available for purchase outdoors during the show by a TBD Food Truck and Trempealeau Hotel. Food and beverage may not be brought into the venue. Bags and blankets will be checked. No coolers are allowed. If you bring foldable chairs in sacks\, keep bags in your vehicle to avoid delays at entry (and you won’t lose them).There are rooms for rent at The Hotel as well as Inn on the River\, Little Bluff Inn and various short term rentals. There is camping at Perrot State Park and Lake Road Campground.Restaurant� The Restaurant and Saloon will be closed for dinner service Saturday August 22. All food and drink during the shows will be sold outside. Lunch from the restaurant will be available Saturday from noon until 4pm\n\n\nBuy Your Charlie Parr Tickets Online
URL:https://trempealeauhotel.com/event/charlie-parr/
LOCATION:The Stage\, 11332 Main Street\, Trempealeau\, Wisconsin\, 54661
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Karyn Ann
DESCRIPTION:With a voice that’s equal parts church bell and bourbon barrel and a gut-punching grit reminiscent of Bonnie Raitt or Grace Potter\, Portland-based singer-songwriter Karyn Ann has opened for artists like Chris Issak\, Oliver Wood (of The Wood Brothers) and Seth Walker\, and been recognized at national festivals like the Great River Folk Fest (WI)\, Rocky Mountain Folks Festival (CO) and Tucson Folk Festival (AZ). Her new album recorded in historic Muscles Shoals\, AL is slated to be released this summer.The hat will be passed. We ask for a minimum of $5 per adult listener. Thank you for your support of the arts.
URL:https://trempealeauhotel.com/event/karyn-ann/
LOCATION:The Deck
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food,Live Music
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