Performing Arts
These are the artists who performed in 2022 - they were amazing! They appreciate your support.
Sophia Landis
Saturday 10 am to noon
Sophia Landis is a lifelong singer and songwriter. Her lyrics are rooted in compassion and grit, backed by polished piano and powerhouse vocals.
Her blend of ballads and blues will soothe and invigorate your soul.
Her blend of ballads and blues will soothe and invigorate your soul.
Patchouli
Saturday, 12:30 to 2:30 pm
Their sound, depth and virtuosity is described as “Simon and Garfunkel meets the Gipsy Kings” and City Pages compares it like “taking a yoga class in a field of running mustangs”. With 22 CDs, 5,000 shows played in US, Europe & Asia Patchouli & Terra Guitarra embody the spirit of the 60's & 70's and the Romance of the Spanish guitar, with their world class music that uplifts & gives hope in a show that “inspires the Human Spirit” - Chicago Tribune.
The duo is excited to return to the Driftless Area Art Fair for their 11th performance on the festival stage with a new album "Nothing But Heart" released mid-pandemic that features songs and videos highlighting the Driftless area.
Visit their website at www.patchouli.net
The duo is excited to return to the Driftless Area Art Fair for their 11th performance on the festival stage with a new album "Nothing But Heart" released mid-pandemic that features songs and videos highlighting the Driftless area.
Visit their website at www.patchouli.net
Acoustic D.O.G.S.
Saturday, 3 to 5 pm
The Acoustic D.O.G.S. hails from the heart of the Driftless and features veteran performing songwriter Scott Kerry Guthrie and multi-instrumentalist Dominic Orrico. Their combined experience gives them an insider's knowledge of what makes a song reach into the hearts of the audience.
Be prepared to dance, laugh, and feel all the feels as they play their way through originals and covers with roots in blues, Americana, folk, county, and rock n roll. Eddie O'Connor joins on percussion to round out this trio.
Be prepared to dance, laugh, and feel all the feels as they play their way through originals and covers with roots in blues, Americana, folk, county, and rock n roll. Eddie O'Connor joins on percussion to round out this trio.
Kickapoo Joy Juice
Sunday, 10 am to 1 pm
In 2017 four local musicians got together with the intent of starting a new band. These musicians all shared a love of music from another time and were also devoted to preserving the legacy of Ethel Lerum. Their music is infectiously fun, toe tapping and danceable with lively polkas, beautiful waltzes, novelty songs, rags and reels.
The members of Kickapoo Joy Juice include Jesse Downs on fiddle and accordion and Liz Voz on guitar. Liz and Jesse have been in the area for over ten years, farming, playing music together and calling square dances. David Gibbs plays the clarinet. A Gays Mills native, David has returned to the area after two decades in San Francisco performing and teaching music. Jane Keeley, a familiar face in the Driftless music scene, plays the stand-up bass. You will love the band’s new take on old-time.
The members of Kickapoo Joy Juice include Jesse Downs on fiddle and accordion and Liz Voz on guitar. Liz and Jesse have been in the area for over ten years, farming, playing music together and calling square dances. David Gibbs plays the clarinet. A Gays Mills native, David has returned to the area after two decades in San Francisco performing and teaching music. Jane Keeley, a familiar face in the Driftless music scene, plays the stand-up bass. You will love the band’s new take on old-time.
Lou Shields
Sunday, 1:30 to 4 pm
Lou Shields continues the tradition of American music with a solo-performance that pulls in styles of days-gone-by. Using his 1931 National Resonator Guitar or Banjo accompanied by a unique front porch style of foot percussion and harmonica, he uses his voice as an extension of the past. Lou carries a full sound during live performances while sharing stories, thoughts and experiences with the audience. He has toured throughout the United States and Europe for over 15 years and has released 8 full-length albums and 13 EP’s.
Lou grew up in Chicago, living downtown or in the South Suburbs his entire life. While downtown he owned an art gallery in Pilsen at 18th and Halsted. Lou often creates his art from experiences on the road. He will take a picture of an old home in Mississippi and then draw it later or he takes inspiration from people and scenes in his wife’s early 20th century photo collection. He exhibits his art in Gallery shows or sells prints out of his merch box or at his wife’s vintage clothing store — Driftless Artifacts in Viroqua WI.
Learn more at www.loushieldsart.comwww.loushieldsart.com
Lou grew up in Chicago, living downtown or in the South Suburbs his entire life. While downtown he owned an art gallery in Pilsen at 18th and Halsted. Lou often creates his art from experiences on the road. He will take a picture of an old home in Mississippi and then draw it later or he takes inspiration from people and scenes in his wife’s early 20th century photo collection. He exhibits his art in Gallery shows or sells prints out of his merch box or at his wife’s vintage clothing store — Driftless Artifacts in Viroqua WI.
Learn more at www.loushieldsart.comwww.loushieldsart.com
Sunday, 2 to 2:15 p.m., Kids Art Award Ceremony
