Neal Peck Memorial New Talent Stage
The festival includes an open showcase stage for musicians of dulcimer, ukulele, harp, autoharp, and other traditional instruments. Pre-registration is strongly suggested - simply review the schedule on this page and then click the SIGN UP button below to request a stage time. Once confirmed, your name and biographical info will be displayed.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR DULCIMER PLAYERS: Download information HERE
Stage Schedule as of April 23, 2026
Sat 10:00 OPEN
Sat 10:30 OPEN
Sat 11:00 OPEN
Sat 11:30 OPEN
Sat 12:00 Jam with Greg Rouse
Sat 12:30 Jam with Greg Rouse
Sat 1:00 OPEN
Sat 1:30 Pete Cholewinski with David Patterson
Pete Cholewinski is a singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist. His music is a fresh mix of folk, country, and roots, pairing poetic but relatable lyrics with strong guitar rhythms and fingerpicking. Pete enjoys sharing his music at open mics and released his first album late last year. Pete is joined by David Patterson on autoharp. David is a musicologist who - among myriad musical interests - emcees for the Lakeside Pride Symphonic Band in Chicago.
Sat 2:00 Jam TBA
Sat 2:30 Jam TBA
Sat 3:00 Sweet Melody Strings
Sweet Melody Strings was started in 2019 by Mary Jensen. The group came together and has grown as Mary teaches people how to play the hammered dulcimer. Based in the Racine Wisconsin area they meet the first and third Saturday every month at St Michaels Episcopal Church in Racine WI. Other instruments included are mountain dulcimer, bowed psaltery, guitars and bass ukulele. Sweet Melody Strings welcomes any acoustic instruments.
Sat 3:30 OPEN
Sat 4:00 Jam with Chris Foss
Sat 4:30 Jam with Chris Foss
Sun 10:00 OPEN
Sun 10:30 OPEN
Sun 11:00 OPEN
Sun 11:30 OPEN
Sun 12:00 Jam with Greg Rouse
Sun 12:30 Jam with Greg Rouse
Sun 1:00 OPEN
Sun 1:30 OPEN
Sun 2:00 Jam with Chris Foss
Sun 2:30 Jam with Chris Foss
Sun 3:00 Jam with Elwood Ukuleles
Sun 3:30 Jam with Elwood Ukuleles
Sun 4:00 CLOSED
Sun 4:30 CLOSED
