The Norwegian

Two of the best musicians in the Midwest are hitting our stage again! Caravan is a swing duo is a world traveling instrumental acoustic jazz group based in Madison, Wisconsin. They are primarily influenced by the legendary Romani Jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. Expect a range of tunes from the “Hot Swing" repertoire, originals, and standards done in uniquely arranged styles.

Free show. Reservations highly encouraged.

If you love crêpes, boeuf bourguignon, crème brûlée, and the toe-tapping style of jazz music pioneered by Django Reinhardt, we hope you'll join us for this special dinner and concert. We're honored to be a stop on this renowned band's spring tour.

Djangophonique is an award winning project that delivers the expressive freedom that is at the heart of Django Reinhardt’s jazz manouche. With respect for the tradition and a fearless creativity that bends the conventions of the style, Djangophonique is keeping the Hot Club revival alive and well. The result is a sound that’s unmistakable to fans of the music, and alluring to the uninitiated—a sound that can bring the lively energy of a Parisian dance hall to the quietest listening room or captivate a buzzing festival audience with the aching nostalgia of a shimmering ballad.

On this tour route the band is joined by Norwegian staff favorite Christo Ruppenthal and Forrest Evans of Christo’s Novelty Combo. They will both accompany Djangophonique and perform a few of their own songs throughout the concert. Christo's Novelty Combo presents a unique mixture of the Vaudeville era, novelty and jazz-infused hot steel guitar and ukulele of the 1920s and 30s "Hawaiian Craze," and the swinging sounds of French, Django Reinhardt-style small group swing jazz from the 1930s and 40s. Think Hot Hawaiian guitar meets Jazz à la Django!

The price of admission covers the show and dinner. A cash bar will be available.

Influenced by everything from folk-rock & blues, to hip-hop, Noah has recorded and released several albums which blend the singer-songwriter, acoustic, rock, urban, and electronic styles into a singular Acoustic-Tronic genre. Currently based out of Madison, WI and regularly touring the Midwest, Noah performs with the use of a looper pedal and various effects, creating a wildly entertaining, full-band sound. Discover all of Noah’s work at: NoahJamesHittner.com.

Welcome back, families and students of Underground Squirrel Studio! Food will not be available for this event, but the bar will be open. Break a leg!

Welcome back Paul Bronson, local guitar virtuoso. Paul incorporates elements of rock, classical, jazz and contemporary instrumental music to his solo performances.