Mark Tonelli is an internationally-renowned musician and educator whose career is characterized by innovation and entrepreneurship. Mark is associate professor of music and coordinator of Guitar Studies in the School of Music at Millikin University, where he coordinates the guitar studies program and teaches courses in commercial music. Mark created the long-running course Arts Cafe, a live-performance venue that students operate, which features...
Come listen to some great music
Become part of the the La Dolce Vita performing community! Join us for an open mic. on the first and third Saturday of the month between 7:00 and 10:00 PM. Bring your instrument, voice, your poetry or comedy routine (keep it clean) and we’ll provide the PA, a very welcoming and supportive audience and of...
Soda Blue is a dynamic duet comprised of partners Alice Frish and David Fermanich. Friends for over 30 years, Alice and Dave share a chemistry that comes across well on stage. Technically a ‘cover’ musical act with a focus on high energy pop and smokey R&B, their joking and overall sense of fun turns their...
Patty Jackson’s angelic voice, her stunning finger style guitar licks, the sweet sound of her ukulele, and the funked up chords of her minty green baritone guitar.Patty’s musical style is a unique fusion of folk, rock, and country with a touch of jazz.Born in central New York, Patty was given some Joan Baez tickets when...
Musician Robert Marcson has performed music his entire life. He plays multiple instruments including violin and piano, but his stripped down shows feature only acoustic guitar and voice. His songwriting style is complex and subtle. He especially likes the play of lyrics that draw the listener into a thoughtful world. He has released four albums...
Roberta Holbrook followed her music dream early with a successful career on the road singing and playing in clubs. She is pleased once again to be focusing on playing music full-time. Together with sweet harmonies, guitars, and keyboards. Roberta keeps the audience engaged as she performs a variety of songs that include Americana, Blues, Folk,...
Become part of the the La Dolce Vita performing community! Join us for an open mic. on the first and third Saturday of the month between 7:00 and 10:00 PM. Bring your instrument, voice, your poetry or comedy routine (keep it clean) and we’ll provide the PA, a very welcoming and supportive audience and of...
Come listen to some great music
John Dandurand, Gary Michaels, and Cal Bromfield are three multi-instrumentalists and vocalists with decades of experience performing around the country. Their music centers on Folk, Blues and Celtic classics reimagined, along with their own originals. You’ll hear them play on 6 and 12-string guitars, steel slide guitar, mandolin, bass. and dulcimer. Over the years, each...
