Upcoming Events:
FEB
17
Sat, Feb 17, 2024, 7-10PM
TR Quartet
Copper Cock Tavern & Restaurant
Fond du Lac, WI
MARCH
2
Sat, March 2, 2024, 7-10PM
TR Duo
BBQ & Blues Series
MOTOR Bar & Restaurant
Harley Davidson Museum
Milwaukee, WI
APRIL
6
Sat, April 6, 2024, 7-10PM
TR Quartet
Limelight Pub
Sheboygan, WI
APRIL
13
Sat, April 13, 7-10PM
TR Quartet
Fundraiser for Youth Arts
Laack's Ballroom
Sheboygan Falls, WI
(ticketed event)
APRIL
27
Sat, April 27, 2024, 7-9PM
TR Trio
Wisconsin Poets Conference
Blue Harbor Resort
Sheboygan, WI
MAY
24
Fri, May 24, 2024, 5-9PM
TR Quartet
Blind Horse Winey Patio
Kohler, WI
JUNE
2
Sun, June 2, 2024, 12-3PM
TR Quartet
Parker John's
Sheboygan, WI
JUNE
12
Weds, June 12, 2024, 6-8PM
TR Quartet
Summer Concert Series
River Park
Sheboygan Falls WI
JUNE
22
Sat, June 22, 2024, 3-6PM
TR Quartet
JUNE-A-PALOOZA
Christopher Gardens
(ticketed event)
JUNE
25
Tues, June 25, 2024, 5-7:30PM
TR Duo
Grilling in the Garden
Nourish Farm
Sheboygan Falls WI
(ticketed event)
JUNE
26
Weds, June 26, 2024, 7PM
TR Quartet
Music in the Park
Kohler Andrae State Park
Sheboygan, WI
JUNE
29
Sat, June 29, 2024, 3-6PM
TR Quartet
Silarian Vineyards
Reedsville, WI
JUNE
30
Sun, June 30, 2024, 4-7PM
TR Quartet
The Shore Club Wisconsin
Tiki Bar
Elkhart Lake, WI
JULY
13
Sat, July 13, 2024, 7-9:30PM
TR Trio
The Stagecoach Inn
Cedarburg, WI
JULY
19
Fri, June 19, 2024, 4:30-8:30PM
TR Quartet
Rotary Lobster Boil
Fountain Park
Sheboygan
(ticketed event)
AUG
18
Sun, Aug. 18, 2024, 12-3PM
TR Quartet
Parker John's
Sheboygan, WI
OCT
4
Oct. 4, 2024, 5:30-8PM
TR Quartet
OktoberFEAST
(ticketed event)
Be sure to check back for updates!
ABOUT US:
Tonic Roots features Ann Berchem (vocals/keys), Jeff Kolar (guitar/vocals), John Truttschel (percussion) and Adam DeSombre (bass). Based out of Sheboygan, WI, this group covers a diverse range of artists and genres, including soulful blues, jazz, acoustic rock, reinvented classics, and original repertoire.
Tonic Roots reaches every audience with smooth and soulful vocals, intricate guitar work, and creatively crafted arrangements featuring their own unique, bluesy, and artistic touch. From Etta James and Billie Holiday to Susan Tedeschi, Melody Gardot, Eva Cassidy, Sara Bareilles, Norah Jones, with a dash of Led Zeppelin, and so many more influences in between, Tonic Roots is sure to provide something special for every musical palate!
MEET THE BAND:
Ann Berchem: Lead Vocals/Keys
Jeff Kolar: Guitar/Vocals
Adam DeSombre: Bass
John 'JT' Truttschel: Percussion/Vocals
Ann has been singing and involved with music all of her life, performing in various realms and settings including musical theater, choral music, jazz, writing/arranging, and recently took part in an independent musical drama film. She was classically trained in voice, and holds both a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in K-12 vocal/choral/general music education and vocal performance, teaching music in public schools for the past 28 years. Ann enjoys many genres of music, but has a passion for soulful blues, jazz, folk, and roots music. She also occasionally sits in on vocals & keys with local group,The Connemara Boys, trad. Irish group.
Jeff is an accomplished musician, playing guitar, bass, percussion, and arranging throughout his life. Jeff can play just about any song you ask, right out of his head! He is also an experienced, and well known brewmaster, creating craft beer many years before it became trendy around here! You can find him these day at Sheboygan's own, Torke Coffee. He enjoys blues, classic rock, 80's rock, and pop. Jeff also coaches football and basketball for his son's teams during the fall/winter months. Ann & Jeff are brother in-law and sister in-law, and have been performing in other projects together for several years.
Adam has been a percussionist throughout his life, taking up double bass during his adult years. He played bass with the former group, This Big Life, and percussion with Hot Jupiter. Adam played bass with the UWGB Sheboygan/Lakeland Chamber Orchestra, and has had his hands in many local music projects over the years. Adam is a chemist as well as recently opened a new local business, Green Bicycle Co, with his wife. They also raise chickens! Little fun fact: Adam's dad played percussion in the local band, The Eldorado's, with Ann & Jeff's father in-law in the 1960's!
John (JT) started drumming at an early age, receiving a drum set so he would stop banging on everything in the house. He played with a few local bands in the 70’s and 80’s, then took time off to raise a family. His grown children also now have bands of their own, write and record music. John has recently retired from the working world, and loves to spend time being a grandpa, lucky guy! Rock, jazz, blues, and country are his favorites, and if you ask him any music trivia from those genres, he will amaze you with his knowledge! You'll also hear him chime in on some vocals as well! John, Jeff, and Ann have been playing together locally for the past several years with their former group, JJARU.
For more demo samples, please click here for our audio/video page link!
Providing Music for:
Special Events
Private Events
Festivals
Weddings/Cocktail Hour
Wine Bars / Wineries
Pubs / Restaurants /Breweries
Holiday Events
Corporate Events
Duo, Trio, and Quartet Options!
We will create a specialized set for your event or venue needs and musical taste.
Contact us today for booking and rates:
tonicroots@gmail.com
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Established 2018