Johnsmith featuring Dan Sebranek & Elisi Smith-Waller

Trempealeau songwriter Johnsmith is joined by his long time sidekick Dan Sebranek and daughter Elisi Smith-Waller Sunday March 8th for a Listening Session. They will lift you out of your winter blahs and have you contemplating life’s journey. Surround yourself with friendly folks in this intimate setting.
Only 45 tickets will be sold through Eventbrite and will sell out.
TICKETS GO ON SALE TODAY, February 9th at 4pm.
ABOUT THE MUSICIANS
Wisconsin songwriter Johnsmith has won several awards including the Kerrville TX New Folk and Great Lakes Songwriting Contests. He teaches songwriting at festivals, song camps, and Big Sur CA’s Esalen Institute. He’s been featured on the elite NPR program ‘New Dimensions’. He is the founder of Inishfree Irish musical tours and also leads musical rafting trips on the Salmon River in Idaho.
Dan Sebranek is a musician’s musician and renowned singer/songwriter who has shared the stage with Michael Martin Murphey, Hans Mayer, Bill Miller, John Prine, Perry Jordan (Heartsfield) along with Pure Prairie League. He is an exceptional flatpicker in all genres and a great lead and harmony singer. He and Jonsmith have been playing and singing together for 39 years. Dan also plays solo gigs and duo shows with his wife Mary Cortesi.
Also joining John and Dan will be John’s daughter Elisi Smith-Waller of Crooked Willow notoriety. A superb singer and clawhammer 5 string banjo player, she’s been an active part of Great River Folk Festival, Boats and Bluegrass, Riverfest, Midwest Music Festival and serves on the Larryfest board.
With John and Dan’s time playing together and Elisi’s blood connection to John, together they create magical harmonies only time and family can produce.
“Johnsmith’s songs always move me. They make me laugh, cry, dance, or just sing along. He is one of the most consistent writers of quality songs that I’ve ever met.” Lydia Hutchinson, Editor, Performing Songwriter Magazine
ABOUT THE SHOW
Tickets are $25 and limited to 45 listeners through Eventbrite only. ALL admission money goes to the artists. We respectfully ask that conversation be kept to a minimum and only between songs.
There will be two fifty minute sets with a 15-20 minute intermission.
Your ticket ensures that you have a seat in the performance space for the occasion.
ABOUT THE VENUE
Equidistant from Winona and LaCrosse, we sit right on the river and offer stunning views, responsibly sourced food and comfortable lodging. Call 608 534 6898 to reserve a room or dining table.
Food will not be available in the performance area. Drinks may be purchased from the bar during the show. Ticketed guests may claim their seats as early as 1pm.

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