Author: bdbeckcharternet

Milwaukee-based Gospel Singers Brother 0.W. Griffin came up with the idea of the Exalters, in the summer of 1990, while teaching his son to master the bass guitar. Eventually, Sister Mary Griffin, O.W.’s wife, and their three children, Temple, Tiffany …

Retired local art educator with a past in painting/visual arts and performing music.  Experience in the 80s-90s fronting the bands “Pursuit” (Hard Rock’n- CCM), and “Beggar’s Joy” (rock/jazz/folk/blues fusion- CCM); Relocating, focused on teaching, and his own painting regimen, Larry …

Bizhiki Culture and Dance Company The Bizhiki Culture & Dance Company was founded in 2016 on the pillars of public engagement and education, with the goal of furthering people’s understanding of Indigenous cultures through interactive workshops, presentations, and exhibitions. The dedicated …

Stone Soup, hailing from the Wisconsin NorthWoods brings an eclectic blend of acoustic tunes ranging from Americana & folk to straight ahead blues. At the group’s core is Shannon Hauser, John Santy & Michelle Smith-Grage, all from Rhinelander. These seasoned …

Kinsella Irish Dance was founded by Ryan Kinsella-Alba and Brigid O’Sullivan in 2004 with the mission to develop a premier Irish dance program that promotes a love of Irish dance, music, and culture in a family-oriented, safe, and enriching environment.     Ryan and Brigid …

Wade Fernandez / Wiciwen Apis-Mahwaew/ Walks With The Black Wolf http://www.WadeFernandez.com Soaring around the world with Menominee Indian Reservation roots, Wade Fernandez (Walks With The Black Wolf) is a “deeply authentic” multi-award winning international touring artist from the Menominee Nation …

I have been playing and writing since the age of 13. Self-taught, I started with rock and punk rock bands (Vandals, Tyrants and Minors) in the late 70's, early 80's, penning many songs including the blues tinged "Slime Dog" and …