Luke Callen February Residency

Wednesday, February 26

8PM ✖ Bar ✖ Free ✖ 21+

 

Luke Callen is originally from the river town of La Crosse, WI-the heart of the Driftless Region-and currently lives in Minneapolis, MN by way of Colorado.  A teller of tall tales and a singer of short tunes-Luke lugs around a couple of guitars-a few harmonicas and even a banjo if he has to.  A simple writer and liver who cares more about his cast irons than he does about his interweb streams-Luke is now on tour and will be for the foreseeable future.  To track him down and see a live show for yourself…please just get in touch.

Having steeped himself-like a cheap bag of tea that you found in a drawer you rarely open-in the recording’s of Harry Smith’s Anthology of American Folk Music, to campfires, classrooms, honky tonks, festivals and clubs across the country, Luke brings his humble sense of humor and humanity. With his Chevy Astro greased up, Luke has played hundreds of shows spanning both coasts, the American west, south and heartland.  He has had the opportunity to provide support for Dom Flemons, Dead Horses, The Dustbowl Revival, Kacy & Clayton, James McMurtry, Whiskey Shivers, Charlie Parr, The Lowest Pair, The Last Revel, Lilly Hiatt, Chicago Farmer, and Robbie Fulks among others

Hemma 
Hemma is the musical project of Eau Claire songwriter Hannah Hebl. Raised in a family of singers, she started writing songs at an early age on guitar and piano. She’s had the honor to serve as a backing vocalist for HALEY, Sarah Krueger, and Wendy Lewis. She joined the PEOPLE collective in 2018 with hômlê. Her debut EP, “Tomorrow River”, co-produced with Shane Leonard, out December 2019.
 
Mikkel Beckmen’s Washing Machine
Mikkel Beckmen is unlike any other rhythm player in the cities.  With washboard – serving tray – and stomp box in tow Mikkel quite literally beats to the walk of his own drum.  He list of accompaniments is long – but it includes Charlie Parr – Strong Buffalo and Ben Weaver – Corpse Reviver – Mike Munson – Liz Draper and others.  Luke will join Mikkel on guitar to close out this months residency.