The Listening Room | Fargo ND

Friday - June 8 - 7:30 pm
Sarah Peacock

Big things definitely come in small packages! Sarah Peacock is a powerhouse pop country vocalist and performer with a style reminiscent of Heart's Ann Wilson and a boot-kickin' twist of the Sugarland "country-ness." Add a hint of classic rock on the palate, throw in the fact that her songs are melodic and catchy, and you've got a star in the making! Averaging over 200 dates a year, Atlanta native, Sarah Peacock tours full time to cities all over the globe.

At age 11 Peacock picked up a guitar for the first time. It was her uncle's first guitar, which was cheap, badly warped and nearly impossible to play. But, that didn't stop her from muscling up and beating out the chords until her fingers bled. Every day after school she would practice and eventually proved herself worthy of owning her very own guitar and it's been nonstop since then.

Friday - September 14 - 7:30 pm
Adam Hammer and Dave Cofell

Adam Hammer and Dave Cofell are no strangers to taking the spotlight solo with their infectious songs and stories. But when the two team up to split the bill, something incredible happens.

Somewhere along the line between Hammer's intricate finger-style guitar playing and fluid lyrics, and Cofell's heartfelt vocals and folky blues style, two acoustic worlds collide. The result is often unexpected and always memorable.

The duo was voted Best Original Band/Musician in the St. Cloud Times' annual Best of Central Minnesota reader's poll in March 2011 with more than 60 percent of the total vote.

Hammer has lived a life well beyond his years and it all comes through in song. His story is one of fatherhood, homelessness, love, addiction, recovery, pain, comfort and unity told in front of a backdrop of his own unique style of "tattooed folk" - melodic acoustic music, highlighted by an indescribable aggression.

Cofell has been a fixture of the Minnesota music scene for more than three decades. His vast repertoire spans from folk to blues to rock to roots and even a dash of country. He has toured throughout the Midwest with shows at some of Minnesota's top venues.

Friday - May 18 - 7:30 pm
John Wort Hannam with Anthony Chaput

John Wort Hannam comes from a long line of people who make a living using their hands. His great-great grandfather drove horse and buggy for the village doctor. His great-grandfather was a stevedore, his grandfather, a farmer and his father still works as a master carpenter. Wort Hannam now carries on the tradition making his living writing songs and playing music.

Thriving on live performance, John Wort Hannam is truly happy when he is on the road playing and connecting personally with an audience. He tours extensively in Canada and the US. His many appearances have included a 2009 Mainstage performance at the Kerrville Folk Festival, a 2008 performance at Trafalgar Square and the 2006 Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington DC in conjunction to one of John's songs, "Church of the Long Grass" appearing on the prestigious Folkways recording label.

John has been only working as a professional musician for 10 years, but his list of accomplishments is impressive, to say the least. 2010, Juno Nominated for Roots & Traditional Album Of The Year; 2009, Calgary Folk Festival, Winner of Best Song; 2007, Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Winner; 2006, Calgary Folk Festival, Best Performance; 2005, Two-time Canadian Folk Music Award Nominee; 2005, CBC Galaxie Rising Star Award Winner; 2004, Calgary Folk Festival Best Song.

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Anthony Chaput

Combining elements of folk, rock, and soul, Anthony Chaput has been writing and performing music for most of his adult life. Born and raised in Walhalla, North Dakota, he spent four years living in Los Angeles. He recently returned to Fargo last year and has been busy performing his music for audiences throughout the Red River Valley.