| Jennifer Richards is a singer/songwriter whom lives in Madison, SD with her two boys, Jackson and Gabriel, and her husband, Michael. Raised in Wichita, KS, she graduated from Dakota State University and currently teaches Vocal Music in the Madison school district at the middle and high school. She is also the Director of the competetive high school show choir, Madtown. Jennifer plays guitar and synthesizer while performing cover songs as well as original pieces. |
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Guitarist Chris Champion has been playing and teaching now for over 40 years. Originally studying classical guitar Chris made the transition to electric guitar in the early 1980's. Attending the Guitar Institute of Technology in Hollywood, CA in 1983 afforded Chris the opportunity to study with some of the finest teachers in the world. In 1997 Chris became the Jazz Guitar Instructor at Arizona State University and held this position until 2008. Currently living in Madison, SD, Chris performs and gives lessons in Madison and the Sioux Falls area on a regular basis. For more information and booking opportunities please visit www.chrischampionmusic.com |
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Nathan Edwards is an acoustic rock and folk singer/songwriter
whom writes songs about love, beauty, challenges, and hope. He
recently released his long anticipated full-length album, "New
Season" available for purchase
online and at
Mochavino. A Wisconsin native, he currently calls Madison, SD
home and is an Assistant Professor of Audio Production at Dakota
State University. In addition to his personal recordings, he has engineered numerous albums by national and regional touring artists. For more information and booking opportinities visit www.naterecording.com |
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Larry Green is a Madison native and local dentist. Performing guitar and
vocals back in the early 1970’s with various rock bands, folk groups, duos and
as a solo artist, Dr. Green has developed a repertoire of classic songs from
this era. Artists include James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Neil Young, The
Beatles, Crosby, Stills and Nash, and many more. Easy listening and
fingerpicking style describes Larry’s favorite music that he loves to share with
his audiences. |
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Michael Rugg is a student and an aspiring musician. He is 19 years of age and
has 5 years of guitar experience. For now, he covers many songs, and is also
currently working on writing his own music, making use of nothing but his voice
and energetic acoustic guitar. Mike is from Mobridge, South Dakota, and
currently attends Dakota State University as an Audio Production major. |
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Humbled by their southeastern South Dakota roots, The Tinder Box, made up of members Chad Konrad, Dominic Osterloh, and Jon Wallner, offer a uniquely cohesive blend of Folk and Bluegrass. With their February 2011 release of their debut EP "These Winds", The Tinder Box has emerged as a three member band with the driving force of most full bands. Foot tapping kick hats, piercing banjo picking, and full harmonies have helped to already create a big name for this young band. For more info visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Tinder-Box/139395957920 |
| Jay Nelson grew up in South Dakota and currently lives and works in Boise, Idaho. He teaches art to elementary school children during the school year and writes and plays music in his free time. He's performed at Idaho festivals, breweries, coffee shops, backyard parties, and anywhere that appreciates live music. Jay plays a blend of folk, country, rock, blues, and jazz. |
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Adam Hammer has lived life well beyond his years and it all comes through in song. His story is one of fatherhood, homelessness, love, addiction, recovery, pain, comfort, and unity told in front of a backdrop of his own unique style of "Tattooed Folk" - melodic acoustic-driven music, highlighted by an indescribable aggression. Along with musical cohort Dave Cofell, Hammer was voted "Best Original Band/Musician" in March 2011 by the St Cloud Times. For more information and booking opportunities visit www.tattooedfolk.com |