Luke Callen w/ Old Pup, & The Nunnery
At the intersection of Harry Smith’s Old Weird America – the songs of heartworn highways – and the tumult of today you can find the music of Luke Callen. The songs – equal parts tragic comedy and hopeless reverie – paint a picture of the places and people that make up his earthly home. A poet – a player – a folk singer – Luke has traversed his country unraveling tall tales – short tunes and all that’s hidden underneath.
Originally from the river town of La Crosse, Wisconsin – the heart of the Driftless Region on the Mississippi River – and currently lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota by way of Colorado, Luke brings his humble sense of humor and humanity wherever he may go. Luke’s second studio effort Also Going Nowhere is set to be released in the late winter/early spring of 2024. Produced by Erik Koskinen and tracked at his studio – Real Phonic Records in Cleveland, MN – it features Lauren Anderson (Bass), Chris Gray (Drums) – Franky Moscow (Keys) and Erik Koskinen (additional guitars). This 11 song effort shows a maturity in Luke’s songwriting – a new sense of groove – and what all great records have…a little love, a little pain, a little laughter and few tracks for to dance.
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 – You can follow his travels on Facebook – Instagram or in real actual life.
“He’s Good” – Charlie Parr
“You know I don’t ever do this…but let me get that glass of whiskey for ya – you’re good” – Storied First Avenue Bartender
“You’re like…legit” – Eau Claire Sound Engineer
The reviews are in folkx – Luke Callen is a fine songwriter – singer – and player.
Old Pup is a psych-folk band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, led by multi-instrumentalist Will Hansen. The band is known for its unique blend of psych, folk, and country music. Hansen’s sepia-toned vocals and the band’s experimental sound have garnered a local following1.
Old Pup’s music often features a mix of traditional and unconventional instruments, creating a distinctive soundscape. Their latest work includes the EP “Lion,” which showcases their conceptual and experimental approach2. The band has also collaborated with various Milwaukee musicians, adding depth and variety to their music.
The Nunnery begins with one voice, layered upon itself becoming a lush soundscape.
Sarah Elstran is an independent musician that bridges the gap between bright-eyed pop composition and hands-on atmospheric live layering of voice. Her vocal loops give us the kind of detail and wide multi-octave range that we might come to expect from a marquee pop star, while her production decisions continually keep us guessing as to what rabbit holes her tracks might fall into next.
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Doors at 7:00pm, Music at 8:00pm, $10