Country Musicians
Country, Western, Bluegrass, Folk Groups who play European Ballads, Story Songs and Dance Music, African-American Blues and Work Songs
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- Above the Town - Bluegrass, Jazz and Celtic by Bill Brenckle, guitar, vocals; Jon Peik, banjo, mandolin, vocals; Brian Baker, string bass; Jerry Loughney, fiddle, vocals, 262-510-1128, Wauwatosa.
- Acoustic Backroads - Ruth Sternemann, 262-719-4160, Delafield.
- Amazing Grass
 Bluegrass, Tim Lewis, bass; Dennis Bricco, guitar; Scott Rudolph banjo; Chuck Thomas, mandolin, guitar, banjo, 920-469-0749, Green Bay.
- Apple Jam Band (2003) - Old time Music played on Mt. Dulcimers and other acoustic instruments. Deb DeMark, Mt. Dulcimer, 262-542-3227; Nick Busch, Mt. Dulcimer, 262-784-5373; Jeff Michalek, bass and acoustic guitar; Steve, harmonica, mandolin, percussion, Waukesha.
- Atlantic Wave - Irish, Scottish and Cape Breton traditional music. Kaitlin Hahn, fiddle; Barry Houlehen, guitar, lead vocals; John Karr, bodhran, bouzouki, vocals; Ed Paloucek, fiddle. Milwaukee.
- Andy's Automatics (2002)
 Classic country, Andy Lubahn, guitar; Jeff Verner, bass; Mike Soffa, guitar; Tom Hansen, vocal, 920-232-0212, Oshkosh. Atlas - Irish traditional music Booking, 414-264-0992, Milwaukee.
- Austin Healey Band
 Variety band, all vocal plus Dave Simonis, fiddle, pedal steel, mandolin; Bonnie Garrigan, guitar; Mike Kinney, bass, guitar; Travis Plantico, percussion; Jeff Fischer, guitar; Mike Tank, guitar, 920-787-7932, central WI.
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- Back Home Boys (1994) - Tim Severson, lead guitar; Joe Schroeder, drums, singer; Chad Nelson fiddle, singer; Mike Heartz, steele, lead guitar; Charlie Chapman, bass guitar. Greg Webster, lead singer, rhythm guitar, 608-326-6724, Prairie du Chien.
- Backroads - Bob Daniels, Ramblin' Rick, 414-425-6168, Milwaukee.
- Peter Baime
 Professional flamenco guitarist and a faculty member at Cardinal Stritch University, UWM and the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. He has studied in Spain with guitarists Diego and Paco Gastor and has been a leading exponent of flamenco guitar in the Midwest. Baime has concertized extensively in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, with additional concerts in Spain, Canada, Italy and Mexico. He has worked regularly in Chicago since 1986 performing in concert, stage shows and clubs. Additionally he has appeared in more than 2,500 public schools as a performer and numerous Public Television and Radio broadcasts. He has five film scores to his credit and for his last effort he won an Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for his original musical score in a PBS Television documentary in the fall of 2000. Baime has accompanied leading flamenco dancers and singers, and has transcribed a large repertoire of flamenco pieces that are distributed internationally.
- Ed Bartoszuk
 Bass guitar.
- The Bear Creek Band - Extremem variety and serious fun. FaceBook and MySpace, Dan Callan, 715-672-4491.
- Bronson Bergeson
 Pro lead country picker with one foot in the blues. Knowledge of bluegrass dobro and pedal steel picker. Great gear, killer tone, fun professional attitude. Bronson Bergeson, Colfax.
- Lena Bezin - Banjo.
- Big Cedar Bluegrass Band (1992) - Marty Burch, 262-338-6954, West Bend.
- The Bikini Beachcomers - Old-time Hawaiian tunes.
- Blues Suede Shoes - A blues band that rocks. Dale Dickerson, 715-387-4051, Marshfield.
- BlueGrace - Bluegrass music, Bobby Tews, druns; Nate Lehner, bass; Sherry Drinkwine, percussion; Paul Mahn, banjo; Neal Letteney, guitar, 414-651-1960, Waukesha.
- Bluegrass Orphans (1997) - Bluegrass, Barry Reese, guitar; George Diak, mandolin; Lisa Steeno, bass; Scott Shank, dobro; Jim Robarts, banjo, 608-643-0049, Sauk City.
- Bluetrain - Gary Messinger, harmonica; Adam Sinclair, guitar; Dice Hamele, bass; Doug Lynch, guitar; Jim Jones, drums, 608-219-1042, Madison.
- Bounding Main - Going Overboard CD. Sextet, Big Jake, 262-366-8591, Racine.
- Donna Boxhorn
 Violin and viola, Donna Boxhorn, Wind Lake.
- Joe Boxhorn
 Guitar, Joe Boxhorn, Wind Lake.
- Carroll Brown
Upright or electric bass, harmonica, vocals. Play or sing bluegrass, country, folk, gospel, old time or western swing. Carroll D. Brown, 262-327-4117, Waukesha.
- Wilson Brown
 Bass, harmonica, guitar, Wilson Brown.
- Al Brundage
 (1962) - Guitar and Mandolin.
- Greg Brundage
 (1980) - Cello. Burnt Toast & Jam's (1986) - Dewgrass, Kurby Hoffman, banjo and guitar; Timothy L. Balke, guitar; Patrick Rades, guitar and lap steel; Tod Pubanz, bass; Jon Mohr, percussion, 715 421 2084, Wisconsin Rapids.
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- Cactus Club - Bluegrass, Paul Cate, dobro; Mike O'Dair, banjo; Jeff Sarbacker, mandolin; Brian Cate, bass; Paul Kienitz, fiddle; Rick Francois, guitar, 608-424-3865, Belleville.
- Cathouse Drifters - 50s era country western and rockability. Twin guitars, steel, upright bass, and drums. Tex Walker, guitar, banjo; J. P. Cyr, upright bass; Hank Thomas, guitars, 262-424-0512, Waukesha.
- Cayuse Cowboys
 Country Western dance and Cowboy music. Cedar Grove Slim, guitar; Miss Kate, bass; Silver Dollar Jon, fiddle and bass; Miss Ellen, madolin; Weeds Wedekind, banjo; 920-946-1036, Sheboygan.
- Cedar Creek Jam - Wednesday's at Emily's in Cedar Creek. Musicians of Big Cedar, Pickin' Up Speed and other fine pickers attend, 262-677-0138.
- Ceol Cairde - Ed, Kristina, Al, Harry, Sue.
- Chasin' Mason (2003) - Josh, guitar, vocals; Donn, bass guitar; Ryan, guitar; Johnny, drums; Billy O'Dwyer, vocal, 414-839-8117, Milwaukee.
- Cherokee Rose Band - Southern Rock, Country Music and a light mix of classic rock. All vocals plus John Whitt, lead guitar; Ben Bauman bass guitar; Wylie Mueller, guitar; Brian Rusch, keyboard; Keith Schani, drums; Wade Bumgarner, guitar, 920-993-8169, Appleton.
- Clintonville - Fiddler/Penny Whistler - Irish, Old Timey, Contradance, Polka, Rock. Fiddler, 715-823-3696.
- Barbara Joseph Cohen - Marimba, Barbara Cohen, Milwaukee.
- Compass Rose String Band - (Disbanded 2006) Bluegrass, country, folk, gospel, Irish, swing and traditional music; accoustic band. Glenn Gossett, 12-string guitar, lead and back up vocals and front man; Mary Wolfgram, fiddle; Mary Jo Garinger, lead and back up vocals and percussion; Dick Miller, mandolin, 6-string and jokes; Wilson Brown, upright bass and harmonica; Carroll Brown, bass, harmonica and spoons; Clay Siegl, harmonica, bass and dobro; Anna Sparks, fiddle and bass; Gary Rosema, 6 string, vocals; Joe Garinger, banjo and upright bass, 414-425-8426, Muskego.
- Cork "N Bottle String Band (1996) - Dave Landau, guitar; Jim Wright, banjo; Kurt Kellesvig, bass; Pat Logterman, Madison.
- Country Express - Country western, bluegrass, traditional and top 40 country music. Chad Karnitz, pedal steel, steel and lead guitar; Cindy Karlin, keyboards; Jeff Kolbeck drums; Verlin Kolbeck, bass guitar; Glenn Runnels, fiddle, mandolin, lead guitar; Jerry Schmitt, vocals, 715-687 2174, Stratford.
- Country Twist - Julie Helmer, vocal; Dana Ostrom, guitar; Chad Helmer, drums; Mary Lydic, fiddle and keyboard; Jerry Helmer, bass; 608-827-8278, Madison.
- Cream City (Disbanded 2010) - Gospel and bluegrass with vocals, Andy Struthers, guitar and mandolin; Ryan Hanley, mandolin; Tom Summers, dobro and guitar; Harvey Riekoff, banjo, 262-639-4192; Jerry Williams, string bass; Mary Stetson, fiddle, 414-535-1955, Milwaukee.
- Crossroads Coffeehouse - Acoustic Folk, bluegrass, acoustic rock performers invited for open microphone. Third Friday of every month, 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at 2020 Main St., Cross Plains. No cover charge. Joe Snare, 608-798-2080.
- Rudy Custer
 Guitar, Rudy Custer, North Lake.
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- Dalmatia Bratje - Slovenian accordion rhythms.
- Dangerous Folk (2003)
 Sing-along concerts of favorite songs that we all remember. David HB Drake, Julie Thompson, Cap Lee, 414-852-3044, Milwaukee.
- Dantes Bop - Vintage country, rockabilly, pop and originals. Two guitars, bass and drums. Jerome Unger, 414-406-7644, Mequon.
- Sherry DePolis - Country, bluegrass, folk music, music the whole family can enjoy! Sherry DePolis, 715-635-3386, Spooner.
- Der Drehorgelmann
 Organ grinder John Miller, 414-379-1960, Milwaukee.
- The Desert Sound Ensemble - Mid-eastern, mid-western melodies.
- Desperate Ottos - Otto Shape, guitar; Otto B. Fishin, bass guitar; Otto Whack, drums; Otto Nobetter, vocal; Skip E-De-Do-Dotto, pedal steel; John Lueders, Waupaca.
- Det & Seth Foerster Band - Need info.
- The deVillebillies - Dave Hall, 608-635-4953, Poynette.
- Dale Dickerson
 Bass guitar, Dale Dickerson, 715-387-4051, Marshfield.
- Down From the Hills - Bluegrass, Bill McWilliam, banjo, guitar; Jim Lottridge, guitar, mandolin; Laura Kvalheim, fiddle, guitar; Dave Bacholl, upright bass, guitar; Pat Downing, mandolin, fiddle, melodion, Blanchardville.
- Dreams & Train Smoke
 Folk, Americana and acoustic blues. John Norland, Pat Wynes, Alan Lemke, 608-884-7576, Edgerton.
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- Kurt vonEckroth - Zithest, German and viennese favorites.
- Daniel Ertel - Plays fiddle and guitar in the blues, rock, country, and bluegrass genres. Daniel Ertel, 920-720-9893, Neenah.
- Dan Ewart - Guitar, Greenfield.
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- Fair Webber - An enjoyable mix of folk-rock, country, blues and gospel, along with many original songs. Quartet available for festivals and small gatherings. An enjoyable mix of folk-rock, country, blues and gospel, along with many original songs. Available for festivals and small gatherings. Tom and Barb Webber, 414-543-7850, Milwaukee.
- Fairland - Five piece Family Bluegrass band with Teri Rass, bass; Erin Kipp, mandolin; Calyn Rass, banjo; Hana Rass, fiddle; Dan Rass, guitar and mandolin, 920-825-7511, Brussels.
- Rick Fitzgerald - Folksinger, songwriter, guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, Rick Fitzgerald, 414-916-7004, Franklin.
- The Floppy Cowboys - Tim Bohnenkamp, De Soto.
- Folk Jam
 Info on acoustic Bluegrass, old-time, Irish, fiddle, roots and acoustic jam sessions.
- 4th St Elevator - Jen Centron, vocals; Phil Schwin, mandolin; Ryan Eckert and Garreth Lippe, guitars; Isaiah Rembert, violin; Mike DeNomie, bass.
- Fox and Branch
 Family and kids Folk tunes, acoustic blues, old-time and traditional American music, Celtic and Cajun fiddle tunes, and New Orleans-Jazz-flavored swing and pop standards. William Branch, guitar and vocals, 414-647-9405, Milwaukee; Dave Fox, guitar, fiddle and washboard; 414-475-5497, Milwaukee.
- Freshwater Bluegrass
 Gospel and bluegrass with vocals, Andy Struthers, guitar and mandolin; Ryan Hanley, mandolin; Tom Summers, dobro and guitar; Jerry Williams, string bass; Harvey Riekoff, 262-497-3024, Racine.
- Front Porch Boys - Bluegrass authenticity. Jim Price, mandolin; Tom Nowlin, banjo; Greg Spencer, upright bass; Clark Speck, guitar, 414-897-7073, Waukesha.
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- The Garlic Mustard Pickers (2003)
 Acoustic eclectic Celtic instrumental music. Slibh Russel, Morgan Megan, Bobby Groth, 414-764-0612, South Milwaukee.
- Philip Gatewood Band - Philip Gatewood, 414-916-5252, Milwaukee.
- Glenn Gossett
 12 string guitar and sings, Glenn Gossett.
- Grass & Eclectic Company - Bluegrass, Steve McDermott, guitar; John Bashaw, banjo; Jeff ,Couillard, bass; Bob McDermott, mandolin, 262-367-2700, Nashota.
- Mike Gregory
 Banjos made, played, repaired, remodeled. Formerly famous Moustache Mike. Mike Gregory, 414-482-4809, Brown Deer.
- Mike Greylak - Banjo, 414-817-6863, Milwaukee.
- Grumpystiltskyn Jug Band - Darrell David Dobbs , guitar; Nancy Gregory, washboard; Greg Gregory, bass banjo; Michael Gregory, 5-string banjo, 414-482-4814, Milwaukee.
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- Hand-Picked Bluegrass - Bluegrass, Susan Cronick, guitar; Robin Mileham, standup bass, 715-360-2599; Joe Cronick, mandolin, 715-453-8037, Tomahawk.
- Harbor Lighthouse - 6 pc mix of guitar, bass, drums, piano, dobro, banjo, mandolin, pedal steel guitar and fiddle. Gospel music, ranging in styles between southern-style country, country-western, and bluegrass, with mostly original songs. Bruce Pieper, 715-453-3575, Tomahawk.
- Hartland Music Jam - Monthly the Third Tuesday, 7-9 p.m., at Hartland Music, 1125 James Dr. (off Hwy 83 just south of Hwy 16), Hartland, 262-367-5333.
- The Hawaiian Hillbillies - A wonderful multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, a great percussionist, and ultimate variety band thing with the craziest instrument combos you'll ever see. Lisa Horngren, 414-328-1727, West Allis.
- The Hawthorne Hills Band - Bluegrass, Americana, acoustic. Erin Craig, mandolin, fiddle; Jim Towar, lead guitar; Bill Armstrong, dobro; guitar; Mark Wundrock, banjo; Steven Stokes, bass,414-303-8419, Thiensville.
- Cole Heinrich - Guitar and instructions. Cole Heinrich, 612-387-2456.
- High Water - Bluegrass of Dale Reichert, banjo and dobro; Bruce King, mandolin; Stephanie Stevenson; and Art Stevenson, 715-884-6996, Babcock.
- Honkytonk Attitude (1992) - Outlaw country and classic rock band. Maynard Dahl, bass, 608-989-2431; Scott Braun, drums; Kristina Gilberg, vocals; "Farmer Stan" Dirvin, lead guitar and piano, Nick Lee, vocals and guitar, 608-989-2393. Trempeleau and LaCrosse Counties.
- Lisa Horngren
 Teaches guitar, mandolin, bass, banjo, fiddle and Bluegrass jamming. Lisa Horngren, slap bass. Moved from West Allis to Tennessee in September, 2005, to play with Johnny Cash's band, The Tennessee Three.
- Hounds Tooth Blues (2006) - Matt Beeman and Mike Kay, guitars; Chris Peck, bass; Jeff Oscarson, drum; J.D. Optekar, guitar, 414-828-6395, Milwaukee.
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- Ishkabibel - Bluegrass duo, Joe Kabibel, guitar; Scott Ish, banjo, Green Bay.
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- Jackie And Some Guy
 Duo from the lake country of southeastern Wisconsin. Country, folk and pop classics. The lovely and talented Jackie combines her sweet vocals and lilting harmonies with the dark and rugged country outlaw style of "scruffy dawg" Some Guy. Jackie Nicholson and Rudy Custer, North Lake.
- The Jefferson County Bluegrass Band - Doug Hodge, 608-752-6321, Janesville.
- Jeff's Jam - The Acoustic Music Jam, monthly on the second and fourth Friday at 8 p.m., at the Lord of Glory Church (on Route 120 between Allegheny and Hainesville Roads), Grayslake.
- Jefferson Bluegrass Jam - Monthly second Saturday, 3-7 p.m., at Landmark Tavern, Hwy 26, Jefferson.
- Bill Jorgensen Bluegrass Band, The - Traditional bluegrass and country music. Jennie, fiddle; John, bass; Ryan, guitar; and Bill Jorgensen, banjo, the Father of Wisconsin Bluegrass, 920-743-1244, Sturgeon Bay.
- Bill Jorgenson's Monthly Jam - Monthly on last Sunday, 1-5 p.m., at Tom's Garage, 222 W. Franklin St., Appleton, 920-882-2183.
- Leslie Judd - Composer, Kenosha.
- Jump Ship Blues Band - We'll play the blues or swing for you, with style. Eric Grasamkee, harp; Erich Carlson, guitar; Harley Pryne, drums; Tedd Schmidt, vocals; Rich Johnson, bass, 715-325-2815, Wisconsin Rapids.
- Just Pete (1981) - Country, Pete Skeris, 920-457-6670, Sheboygan.
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- Karl and the Country Dutchman - German Polka band. Karl Hartwood, concertina; Mollie Busta, keyboard.
- Ke Aloha Aku - Hawiian Dancers.
- KG and The Ranger
 For a musical ride through the sagebrush. Classic cowboy songs, yodeling and trick rope-spinning. Karen Gogolick and Rick Roltgen, 608-222-4084, Madison.
- King & Cos - Atypical tunes, house concerts and parties. Virginia King and John Costigan, guitars and vocals, 262-652-1850, Kenosha.
- John King - Guitar, Wauwatosa.
- King's Trio (1986) - Blend of Country, Bluegrass and Southern Gospel. George Olinske, 715-289-4845, Cadott.
- Bob Kister
 Banjo, Bob Kister, 262-639-1034, Racine.
- Krause Family Band (2005) - Bluegrass, Rick Krause, guitar and mandolin; Katie Krause; Ruthie Krause, fiddle; David Hall, guitar and banjo; Pete Olig, bass.
- KR Bluegrass Band - Need info, Racine.
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- Inna Larsen - Solo Nord Musikk, Norwegian Hardanger Fiddle, Inna Larsen and Jeff Larsen, jazz guitar , 608-236-0468, Madison.
- The Lawrence Family - Melissa Lawrence, 262-658-2990, Kenosha.
- Tomm Lehnigk - Singer, guitarist, entertainer. Tom Lehnigk, 262-544-9794, Waukesha.
- Lekspel - Swedish and Scandinavian folk and dance band. Lisa Horngren, 414-328-1727, West Allis.
- Liberty Bluegrass Band (2006) - (Update needed) Bluegrass and Americana. Gary Flach, guitar; Ryan Hanley, mandolin; Joe Garringer, upright bass; James Brocksmith, banjo, 414-803-7477, Franklin.
- Mikhail Litvin
 Madolin, Biography, Milwaukee.
- Lonesome Rogues - Bluegrass, Thomas, Madison.
- Loose Strings (1997)
 Performing country blues, boogie grass and western swing music. Aljohn Pieper, acoustic lead guitar, harmonica; Dave Poffinbarger, acoustic upright bass; Rev. Jme Saegert, washboard and percusion; Mike Dennis, dobro, steel guitar; Tim Krogman, acoustic rhythm guitar; Dave Simonis, fiddle and mandolin; Dave Poffinbarger; acoustic upright bass; Mike Dennis, dobro, steel guitar; Kelly Wohlbier, drums; Stevens Point.
- John Losiniecki
 Bass, fiddle, mandolin and ragtime piano, John Losiniecki, 414-264-9545, Milwaukee.
- Lucky Break - Jerry Wicentowski, Scott Vestal, banjo; Andy Statman, mandolin; Byron Berline, fiddle; Tim O'Brien, vocal; Mark Hembree, bass.
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- Madison Bluegrass Jam Mondays, 6:30 - 10:30 p.m., at The Dry Bean, 5264 Verona Rd., Madison, 608-274-2326.
- Jeff Mann
 Banjo, Jeff Mann, Wales.
- Mecan River Ramblers - Bluegrass, Keith Keehn, bass; Rebecca Patek, fiddle; Mark Schafhauser, guitar; Mike Smith, mandolin; Patrick Canney, banjo, 262-251-6770, Menomonee Falls.
- Ed Merriman - Civil War style guitar, Ed Merriman, Kenosha.
- The Messengers - Premier bluegrass gospel. Erin Kipp, mandolin; Calyn Rass, banjo; Hana Rass, fiddle; Teri Rass, bass; Daniel Rass, guitar, 920-825-7511, Brussels.
- Middle Spunk Creek Boys - Chuck Kreitzer, bass; Bruce Jaeger, mandolin, fiddle; Mark Kreitzer, banjo, guitar, fiddle, mandola; Alan Jesperson, guitar, 612-727-2489, St. Paul, MN.
- The Mighty Lumberhorn
 A new standard in hillbilly music. B. J. McCrow, lumberhorn, bass, guitar; Boy Howdy, banjo, guitar; Jeffro, American Tourister drumset; Heather Lewin-Tiarks, fiddle, 414-774-1353, Milwaukee.
- The Mil-Town Ramblers (2000)
 Great young Bluegrass super singers and pickers. Nathan Sitzman, mandolin, 414-915-1825; Chad Witty, banjo, 414-704-6248; Seth Foerester, guitar, 262-893-4859; Lisa Horngren, 414-328-1727, West Allis.
- Dick Miller
 Mandolin, sings, Dick Miller.
- Missing String Band - Bluegrass, Chris McGarry, guitar; Chris Coyier, mandolin; Harmony Greenhalgh, fiddle; Drew Stathus, standup bass, Walworth County.
- Mud River Lee Band - Bluegrass, Lee Modder, 414-964-3880, Milwaukee.
- Mud River Lee & the Bluegrass Orchestra - Bluegrass, Barbara Meyer-Spidell, 414-333-3334, Milwaukee.
- Mike Mueller
 (1972) - Banjo, Mequon.
- Dan Muniz
 Guitar, 262-634-2775, Racine.
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- Warren Nelson - Wrote and sings the Outdoor Wisconsin Theme Song.
- Neon Nights - Country band featuring 96' Hodag Champion Keith Zorn with Danny Lee, Kris Koeppe and. Hodag Finalist Just Pete, 920-207-8912, Sheboygan.
- New Crew Band - Blues. Duke Baker, drums; Rick Swadley, bass; Bob Corbit, sax; John Davis, guitar, Madison.
- The New Pioneers - Bluegrass, Jerry Wicentowski, guitar; Bruce King, mandolin; Bruce King Jr., bass; Paul Kienitz, fiddle; Mike Schmidt, banjo, Spring Green.
- Jackie Nicholson
 Guitars, vocals, Jackie Nicholson, Delafield.
- No Brakes Bluegrass Band
 Progressive and traditional bluegrass. Lisa Horngren, guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, bass, nickelharpa; John Losinecki, bass, fiddle, mandolin; Brian Loebig, mandolin, banjo, guitar, bass. Milwaukee.
- Nob Hill Boys - Traditional bluegrass music. Jon Peik, banjo; Dan O'brien, guitar, 608-241-9072; Paul Kienitz, fiddle; Joshua Perkins, bass; John Fabke, mandolin, 608-251-2104, Madison.
- North Country Drifters - Need info.
- Northern Trails - Traditional, contemporary, gospel, and instrumental bluegrass music. Randy King, fiddle and mandolin, Rey Hux, guitar; Howard Anderson, bass; Greg Kautz, banjo and dobro. Fox Cities area.
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- Colin O'Brien - Banjo, fingerstyle and bluegrass guitar, Biography, Milwaukee.
- Katie O'Brien
 Mandolin.
- Orange Blossom Special Band (2001) - LaVerne Smikrud, guitar, banjo, mandolin, accordion; Gary Thill, drums; Jerry Dahl, guitar; Ivan Lutz, guitar; Dale Dahl, guitar, 608-582-4175, Galesville.
- The O'Shyttes - Irish Bluegrass Blues Rock. Tom Foley, bass; Dave Moss, Irish whistle, button accordian; Grant Ziolkowski, mandolin; Starr Moss, guitars; Heather Lewin-Tiarks, fiddle, 414-774-1353, Milwaukee.
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- Mike Parlow, - Guitar, Mike Parlow, 262-896-0490, Waukesha.
- Pickin' Up Speed (1982)
 Bluegrass. Jerry Smith, mandoloin; Ron Wedekind, banjo; Mike Stern, lead guitar; Poul Sandersen, bass; Linda Somers Sandersen, guitar, 414-961-0660, Whitefish Bay.
- Pike Creek Bluegrass Band (1977)
 Traditional, original and modern bluegrass music. Mike Brey, guitar; Susan Jeske Dermody, fiddle; Mark Vitkus, mandolin; Scott J. DeKok, bass, 414-476-7441, Milwaukee.
- Piper Road Spring Band (1970) - Bob Mason, mandolin; John Widdecombe, bass; Andy Trout, guitar; Bill Kangaroo, washboard; Al Byla, fiddle, 262-473-6729, Whitewater.
- Dale Polichek - Banjo, Waukesha.
- Poplar Grove - Monthly the third Saturday, September through May, 1-5 p.m., at The Grove, SR-173 and Poplar Grove Rd., Poplar Grove, 815-877-2336.
- Prairie Smoke - Bluegrass, Dale Peterson, guitar; Dan Abelman, banjo; Nate Paske, fiddle; Matt Morse, upright bass; Gregg Steinhaus, guitar. Portage.
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- Rachelle & The Red Hot Rattlers - Seven piece high energy country with great vocal harmonies. Suitable for any venue from small to large. Multi award winners. Info.
- Jim Ramus
 Acoustic guitarist plays Folk, Folk-rock or Americana. Jim Ramus, Whitefish Bay.
- Rattlesnake and Eggs
 Country music with a bite! Jason Francis, rhythm guitar; Mike Dillon, lead guitar; Karen Wegge, drums; Gene Whoerle, bass guitar. Shauna Koerten, 715-295-9671, Stevens Point.
- Red Higgins and Yankee Train - Lisa Marie, lead/backup vocals; Steve Hamm, lead/rhythm guitar; Lance Gregorich, lead/rhythm guitar; Terry Liekie, bass; Todd Olson, drums; Mark Wayne, steel guitar. Red Higgins, lead vocals, 715-785-7755, Medford.
- Red Star Express (1993)
 Traditional American Bluegrass and old-time music. Jerry Jost, mandolin; Eldon Klein, guitar; Chris Jost, guitar; John Losiniecke bass; Sue Woodward, fiddle; Sally Sikora, vocals; Mike Mathes, guitar, 920-894-2828, Newton.
- Reedy Buzzards (1992)
 Vintage acoustic classic country heartbreakers, "brother" songs, blazing guitar, mandolin picking and gospel music. Tom Schwark, mandolin; Ruth Werner, guitar; Dean Werner, mandolin; Lisa Horngren, multi-instrument, 414-328-1727, West Allis.
- The Replay Band
 Jean Reed , keyboard; Steve Arnold, guitar; Erin Reed, keyboard; Tom Germiat, bass; Greg Reed, drums, 920-735-0589, Appleton.
- River City Ramblers (1979)
 Traditional Bluegrass with Andrea Christopherson, fiddle; Jim Ellenson, guitar; Don Willson-Broyles, dobro; John Herman, bass; Andy Muenich, banjo, 715-834-8565, Eau Claire.
- River Road - Irish music. Paul Grevsmuehl, guitar; Matthew Grevsmuehl, bodran; Melissa Grevsmuehl, penny whistle; Mary Stetson, fiddle and vocal, 414-535-1955, Milwaukee.
- Roberts String Quartet (2004) - Classical, folk, bluegrass. Jacob Sudbrink and Margaret Jarvis, violins; Heather Lewin-Tiarks, cello; T J Hull, viola; Booking, Milwaukee.
- Dave Rogers Blues Band - La Crosse.
- Roller Mills String Band - Wisconsin Dulcimer, The Roller Mills String Band, Dulcimer News, Hammered and Mountain Dulcimer. Jim Burch, fiddle and mandolin; Mike Stern, guitar; Jerry Williams upright bass; Dale Palecek, hammered dulcimer, 262-268-7052, Port Washington.
- Walter Roob
 Harmonica, sing, dance, jokes, entertainment and fun. 414-643-6430, Brookfield.
- Bob Ropiak
 Published songwriter and solo country/gospel/comedy performer. Plays guitar and mandolin, Bob Ropiak, 262-633-8338, Racine.
- Gary Rosema
 Guitar and sings, Gary Rosema.
- Michael Rospenda - King of the Street Corner Musicians and Wisconsin's Premier Upside Down Banjo Player, Michael Rospenda, banjo, 920-991-2766, Appleton.
- Round Barn Acoustic Jam & Sing Reunion Jam & Potluck Supper - Held the third Saturday of January. Carroll D. Brown, 262-327-4117, Waukesha.
- Round The Bend (2000) - Sherry Crownhart, mandolin; Mike Cunningham, bass; Don Engelhart, guitar; Carolyn Hegeler, banjo; Doug Hodge, bass; Fred Newmann, fiddle. 608-238-6863, Madison.
- Paul Ruppa - Mandolin, Paul Ruppa, 414-964-3738, Milwaukee.
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- Sawdust Symphony - Al Brundage, mandolin, guitar, bass; Greg Brundage, guitar, bass; Mike Mueller, banjo; John Losiniecki, bass, banjo, fiddle, accordion, Milwaukee.
- Ann Sayner - Violin and fiddle, Ann Sayner, Madison.
- Rich Schwartz
 Mandolin, Rich Schwartz, 262-719-3549, Hartland.
- Shitz & Giggles - Country-Western Dance every 2nd Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. at American Legion Hall-Post 81. Gary & Sandy Magnuson, 608-847-2424, Mauston.
- Clay Siegl - Harmonica, bass and dobro.
- Slopgrass - Jeff Sachs, upright bass, fiddle, banjo, guitar, jug, mandolin; Gavin Schaberg, banjo, guitar, mandolin; Stef Lee, guitar, upright bass, fiddle, wooden spoons; James Soukup, washtub, upright bass; 715-693-2435, Mosinee.
- Smoked Chubs (2001) - Pru Palecek, guitar; Jim Price, mandolin; Jon Stoll, fiddle; Charlie Malec, upright bass; Dale Palecek, banjo, 262-268-7052, Port Washington.
- Sloppy Joe - Bluegrass, Gavin Schaberg, banjo, mandolin, guitar; Stef Lee, guitar, bass, wooden spoons; Jeff Sachs, upright bass, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, jug; Jimers Soukup, washtub bass, upright bass; Jimers Soukup, 715-693-2435, Mosinee.
- Smith Brothers - Rudy Smith, Mike Smith and Jackie Nicholson.
- Southbound (1988)
 Hard-driving country sound with a road house edge. Lawrie, bass guitar; Todd, drums, vocals; Brian Baumann, lead guitar, vocals; Chelle Baumann, keyboard, acoustic guitar, vocals, 715-345-2713, Plover.
- Southern Wisconsin Bluegrass Association - SWBAI Jam fourth Saturday monthly, 3-6 p.m., at Weary Traveler, 1201 Williamson St., Madison.
- Sparetime Bluegrass Band - Lisa Steeno, bass;Bobby Steeno, madolin; Jim Robarts, banjo;Bobby Batyko, 608-575-9945, Madison.
- Anna Sparks - Fiddle and bass.
- Elmer Sparks
 Guitar, Elmer Sparks, 262-662-9805, Mukwonago.
- Spring City Grass (1995) - Bluegrass, Tom Johnston, banjo, mandolin; Kim Knutson, fiddle; Bob Laitenen, mandolin; Lynda Pilon, bass; Harlan Pilon, guitar, 262-547-6290, Waukesha.
- The Squezeties - Accordion fun.
- Sreangan Bin - Bowed Psalteries, music for some occasions. Barbara Hilbert and CC Fredericka Westgaard, 414-421-1598, Milwaukee.
- John Stano - Guitar, mandolin, button accordion, National slide guitar and warm vocals combine to create a richly textured, unique sound. John Stano, Shorewood.
- Stealin' Strings - Ryan Ogburn, mandolin, guitar, harmonica, vocals; Rob Shivley, guitar, harmonica, vocals; Jordan Kroger, bass; Scott Krenzke, drums. 262-387-0061, Cedarburg.
- Mary Stetson
 Irish and Bluegrass music. Master of Arts in Viola Performance from UW-Milwaukee. Plays with Cream City and River Road. Mary Stetson, fiddle and vocal, 414-535-1955, Milwaukee.
- Sting-Rays - Bluegrass, Info, Madison.
- Stone Sober - Ryan Gustafson, guitar; Scott Alsup, lead guitar; Bobby Wagner, drums; Lee Claflin, bass; Dan Rass, lead guitar, 920-495-9969, Sturgeon Bay.
- The Stellanovas - Chris Wagoner and Mary Gaines.
- Straight Up BlueGrass
 Traditional bluegrass and more. Terry Bane, guitar; Bill Bane, bass; Rob Anderson, mandolin; James Block, fiddle; Michael Rospenda, banjo, 920-991-2766, Appleton.
- Strait & Narrow - Bluegrass gospel music for the glory of God. Ed Bartoszuk, base guitar; Bob Ropiak, mandolin; Bob Kister, banjo, 262-639-1034, Dan Muniz, guitar, 262-634-2775, Racine.
- String Ties - Bluegrass, Wayne Beezley, mandolin,; Kevin Blom, fiddle; Hans Mayer, bass; Tom Pfaff, banjo; Dan Sebranek, guitar, 608- 452-3917, Coon Valley.
- Sweetwater
 Disbanded October, 2002. Wisconsin's Ambassador's of Country Music. Bruce A. Singstock, 920-235-1538, Oshkosh.
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- Macyn Taylor
 Guitar and singing, YouTube, Macyn Taylor, 262-337-0794, Delafield.
- Texas '55 (1993)
 Rockability and classic Country. Rob Laplander, guitar, 414-328-0605; Jim Szymanski, guitar; Trinie Hornburg, keyboard; Ken Miller, drums;, Lisa Horngren, slap bass, 414-328-1727, West Allis.
- Theiss and O'Connor - Original, Irish, and traditional folk music with a few stories thrown in. Larry Theiss, guitar; occasional guest musicians; Lin O'Connor; vocals; Bill O'Connor, guitar; 414-315-1814, Wauwatosa.
- .357 String Band - Banjovi, banjo; Derek, guitar; Jayke, mandolin; Rick, upright bass. Info, 414-736-1610, Milwaukee.
- Three Mile Creek Bluegrass - Kewaunee County.
- Julie Thompson
 Folk and country songs, Julie Thompson, Milwaukee.
- Mark Thone
 Bass, Mark Thone, Menomonee Falls.
- Tim and the Floppy Cowboys (1992) - Top 40 country but also do some old country, and southern rock. Tim Bohnenkamp, De Soto.
- Time and a Half Band - Country, bluegrass and folk. Roger Glenna, 608-784-0100, La Crosse.
- The Tracks Outta Town (2001) - Railroad and train music, rock, blues, country, western, bluegrass, Texas swing. Dennis Lynch, keyboards; Bob Corbit, saxophone; Dave Roever, drums; Bill Powell, bass; Mike Forkal, guitar, fiddle; Steve Baillies, 608-825-0182, Madison.
- Trails End String Band - Bluegrass, Greg Bennett, fiddle; Mark Kunkel, guitar; David Stabbe mandolin; Brian Hirsh, bass, 608 206-0655, Madison.
- Trillium - Fold guitar trio.
- Trio Du Monde - Classic continental civility.
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- Dick Valgrt - Guitar, Dick Valgrt, 262-284-4409, Port Washington.
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- Zachary Wade - Singer and songwriter, classic and original songs, Zachory Kranz, Grafton.
- Mark Wayne
 Pedal steel guitarist and vocalist, Mark Wayne, 715- 612-0648, Tomahawk.
- Tom and Barb Webber (2000) - Traditional and contemporary folk, country, blues, rockabilly, bluegrass and even some classic rock. Tom Webber, 414-543-7850, Milwaukee.
- Tom Wendtland
 Old Time Country, accordion, Tom Wendtland.
- Bob Westfall Band - Need info.
- Whiskey River Band (1977)
 Bonnie Peronto, vocals; Vince Boehlen, drums; Brent Clauson, steel guitar, fiddle, guitar; James Peronto, bass guitar; and Al Blau, guitar, harp and keyboard, 920-922-7385, Fond Du Lac.
- Wild Heart
 Carmel Willett, vocals; Theresa Peart, vocals; Preacher Man, vocals, lead guitar; Siggy, drums; Jeff Root, bass, 608-576-9769 or 608-697-3565, Madison.
- Greg Winkler - A variety of original acoustic music from upbeat and humorous songs to passionate ballads. Songwriter, guitarist, Greg Winkler, Janesville.
- Chad Whitty
- Mike Woitowicz - Solo banjo entertainment. Michael J. Woitowicz, banjo, 262-245-5516, Williams Bay.
- Mary Wolfgram
 Violin and teaches violin, Mary Wolfgram.
- Wooden Bridges
 Country, bluegrass, old time, Celtic, traditional and gospel music. Rudy Custer, guitar; Jeff Mann, banjo; Mark Thone, bass; Rich Schwartz, mandolin; 262-719-3549, Hartland.
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- Steven Yeo - Tenor ukulele, concertina, digital art and photography. Steven Yeo.
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