Bring your lawn chairs! Join us in welcoming Drew Peterson and Jake Manders! This is a rain-or-shine event. This is a PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN event. The suggested donation is $20 per ticket, but if you’re in a position to contribute more, we would surely be grateful! If you’re low on cash at the moment, no worries, every little bit helps! Just come out and enjoy the music! Please note: The amount you enter is for each ticket, not the total. All ticket sales are final except when an outdoor show gets rained out and moved inside. In that case, refunds are available to those who did not purchase one of the first 55 tickets. The first 55 people to reserve tickets will be guaranteed a spot inside the folk house if it rains. All others can receive a refund of their donation if they so desire. Link to tickets here through this event page or at brickyardpottery.com/events ABOUT THE MUSICIANS DREW PETERSON Drew Peterson is an independent Americana singer-songwriter who has captivated fans across the Midwest for over 20 years. Since fronting the Minnesota-based group Forty Watt Bulb, Peterson has spawned two other successful Roots projects; the twangy, upbeat Dead Pigeons and bluegrass-influenced Boxstore Bird. Peterson comes from a long line of musically inept Norwegian Farmers (unless you count Grandpa Pops, the town drunk, who played the harmonica and the concertina for booze). Peterson was not born with musical talent. Mom bought him a guitar at a church rummage sale for five dollars and it was then he decided he wanted to become a musician. Growing up on a farm in rural Minnesota, he tackled this endeavor the way he had been taught - hard work and lots of practice. And practice is what he’s been doing for 20 years. His passion has always been crafting lyrics and songwriting. Peterson has built a unique brand that transcends the genre. With clever, dry humor and thought- provoking lyrics, Peterson’s music is like oil over gravel. Drawing on influences from John Prine, Tom Waits, Cat Stevens, Van Morrison, among others, Peterson offers the world upbeat tunes with a soft- spoken gravitas that belies his years. With a performance style that can transform from intimate listening room to rowdy festivals and bars, Peterson always gives his heart and soul to the stage. And with each new performance, he works to connect with the audience through storytelling. JAKE MANDERS Singer-songwriter Jake Manders plays folk music ranging from foot stomping jams to mournful ballads. His songs are often storyteller songs accompanied by harmonica. He also performs with the alt - bluegrass band "the Pistol Whippin' Party Penguins". Beyond his songwriting and performing Jake is also a Practicing multi-media artist and art-teacher. ABOUT THE VENUE Nestled in the north woods of Wisconsin, Brickyard Pottery & Folk House is a unique space that combines a pottery studio, an art gallery featuring over thirty local artists, a live music venue, and a home, all housed in a charming former two-room schoolhouse built in 1921. While most of our concerts will be held outside with room for 150 music lovers, occasionally we will be indoors in the folk house, which makes for the perfect space to consume live music. With a focus on original music performed by seasoned musicians, this intimate listening room has a capacity of just fifty-five seats, allowing for a close and personal experience for music lovers. BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS! - Food will be available with a suggested donation beginning at 6:30 pm. Beer and N/A beverages will be available separately for purchase. - Please use the porta-potty rather than the indoor public bathroom. Our old plumbing system thanks you! - Showtime is at 7:00 PM - Tickets are pay-what-you-can with a suggested donation of $20 and can be purchased online at brickyardpottery.com/events, in-person at Brickyard Pottery & Folk House in Shell Lake WI or via WILL CALL at 715-468-7341. Camping tickets can be purchased at the same time you purchase the concert tickets and are available for a suggested donation of $15 per vehicle, with access to a public porta-potty OR our public indoor bathroom (please note: no showers available). While we are not a full campground, our two acres of land accommodate both RVs and tent camping. It is a large yard next to a cornfield (not actual campsites). Be aware that you may have close camping neighbors and will likely share a campfire, providing a great opportunity to meet other music fans and have some fun! For any questions, feel free to email brickyardgallery@gmail.com
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