Wild Rose Moon fall concert schedule announced

Wild Rose Moon announced their fall concert schedule last week.

Abbie Thomas kicks off the entertainment on Saturday, September 14th. Influenced by artists such as Carole King, Lauryn Hill, John Mayer, and Ella Fitzgerald, Thomas will perform with the acoustic version of her backing band, The Crazy Hearts.  The upbeat, soul pop-driven live show transforms for one night only at The Wild Rose Moon into “Strings, Stories & Songs”.  Thomas will feature her most story-driven music, featuring both previously released and upcoming new music from her highly anticipated next album, due September 27, 2024. All guests will be gifted an autographed 5x7” photo from the artist.

On September 21st, the dynamic musical duo Rough & Tumble will be back on the Wild Rose Moon stage. From their upbeat, commanding stage presence and sharp banter to their earworm-inducing melodies and heartstring lyrics, this thrift-store Folk-Americana duo refuses to bring the haggard road-worn stereotype to their audience---even though they’ve earned it. In fact, The Rough & Tumble have been elbowing out of most stereotypes. The Rough & Tumble, a dynamic duo comprised of Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler, have been captivating audiences with their unique blend of dumpster-folk and thrift store-Americana for over a decade.

Chicago Blues Hall of Famer Michael Charles makes his 40th anniversary tour stop at Wild Rose Moon on Saturday, October 12th. The nine-time Grammy elected artist has enjoyed being featured in numerous television and radio broadcasts and several music magazines, along with gracing countless stages and pages including Chicago Blues Fest, Philadelphia Jazz and Blues Fest, Windy City Live Television, WGN TV, JBTV, The Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Sun-Times, and The College Music Journal. Now is the chance to see him perform on the Wild Rose Moon stage!

Michigan native Claudia Schmidt brings over thirty years of touring experience to the Wild Rose Moon stage on Saturday, November 2nd. She has recorded fourteen albums of mostly original songs, exploring folk, blues, and jazz idioms featuring her acclaimed12 string guitar and mountain dulcimer playing. A musician who has always hated categories, she describes herself as a "creative noisemaker," which has irritated some critics but delighted many audiences, who learn to expect anything at a Schmidt concert, hymn, poem, bawdy verse, torch song, satire, and the gamut of emotions. Her live performances are not to be missed.

Jason Wilber rounds out a fantastic fall schedule on Saturday, November 9th. Jason Wilber is an American singer, guitar player, songwriter, and recording artist. In addition to his work as a solo recording artist, he is also known as the long-time lead guitar player for singer-songwriter John Prine. Other artists Jason has accompanied live or in the studio include Iris Dement, Greg Brown, Tom Russell, Sheryl Crow, Mary Gauthier, Todd Snider, Simrit, Hal Ketchum, Tim Grimm, Krista Detor, Greg Trooper, Carrie Newcomer, Kim Fox, Bill Wilson, and Over the Rhine. His 2020 album, Time Traveler, plays like a radio signal emanating from some distant outpost. Folk music from the future, with themes at once timeless and timely. Wilber strums stories from space stations and post-apocalyptic bunkers, alongside down-to-earth parables on the mysteries and truths of life.

Wild Rose Moos is excited for a great fall lineup of talented artists. All tickets are $25. Light refreshments will be available at each show.