Wisconsin singer-songwriters Johnsmith and Dan Sebranek will be featured in concert at the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek on WedS., January 16. Tickets for the 8 p.m. concert are $22.
For more than 30 years, Johnsmith has been sharing his music across America and abroad. He has become a favorite at festivals, clubs, and house concerts. In addition to being a Kerrville New Folk Winner, he has released eight solo albums, leads musical tours to Ireland, teaches songwriting, and has worked in Nashville as a staff songwriter. With his faded jeans, twinkly blue eyes and his infectious smile, John immediately connects with audiences.
Dan Sebranek is a renowned singer, songwriter and musician who started his musical career at the age of 14 with musical roots in bluegrass and rock and roll. He has shared the stage with Johnsmith, Michael Martin Murphey, Hans Mayer, Bill Miller, John Prine, Perry Jordan (Heartsfield) along with Pure Prairie League. Dan performs each year in Ireland and regularly tours his home state of Wisconsin as well as Florida (Siesta Key / Key Largo) and Colorado as a solo performer, with Johnsmith and in the String Ties Bluegrass Band. Dan has five successful recordings including previous works with Johnsmith.
Optional pre-concert fixed price dinner served at 6 p.m. The menu includes Chicken and Dumplings served with roasted red peppers, wilted kale, and spinach in a saffron broth; Cobb salad topped with hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, avocado and red wine vinaigrette; and flourless chocolate cake for dessert.
Tickets and more information on the concerts and the optional dinners can be obtained by calling the White Gull Inn at (920) 868-3517 or toll free (800) 624-1987, or accessing the inn’s website, www.whitegullinn.com. If still available, concert tickets can be purchased at the door, although many concerts sell out, so advance ticket purchase and reservations for the pre-concert dinners are recommended.