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Upcoming Events 2023:

JAN

14

Sat, Jan. 14

TR Quartet

Private Event

Pine Hills

Sheboygan, WI

 

JAN

21

Sat, Jan. 21, 4:30-7:30PM

TR Quartet

BBQ & Blues Series

MOTOR Bar & Restaurant

Harley Davidson Museum

Milwaukee, WI

 

FEB

18

Sat, Feb 18

TR Quartet

The Copper Cock Tavern

Grand Opening event

Fond du Lac, WI

 

MAR

5

Sun, March 5, 1-4PM

TR Quartet

Sunday Afternoon Tunes

8th St Ale Haus

Sheboygan, WI

 

APR

1

Sat, April 1, 7-10PM

TR Quartet

The Limelight 

Sheboygan, WI

 

APR

15

Sat, April 15

TR Trio

Private Event

Sheboygan, WI

 

APR

 

29

Sat, April 29, 7-10PM

TR Quartet

NZ's

Sheboygan, WI

 

MAY

13

Sat, May 13, 7-10PM

TR Quartet

The Copper Cock Tavern

Fond du Lac, WI

 

MAY

27

Sat, May 27, 5-9PM

TR Quartet

Blind Horse Winery

Kohler, WI

 

JUNE

 

10

Sat, June 10, 5:30-8:30PM

TR Quartet

BBQ & Blues Series

MOTOR Bar & Restaurant

Harley Davidson Museum

Milwaukee, WI

 

JUNE

11

Sun, June 11, 12-3PM

TR Quartet

Parker John's Sheboygan

Sheboygan, WI

JUNE

24

Sat, June 24, 2-6PM

TR Quartet

JUNE-A-PALOOZA

Christopher Gardens

(ticketed event)

JUNE

28

Weds, June 28, 7-8:30PM

TR Quartet

Music in the Park

Kohler Andrae State Park

Sheboygan, WI

JULY

12

Weds, July 12, 6-8PM

TR Quartet

Summer Concert Series

River Park

Sheboygan Falls, WI

JULY

16

Sun, July 16, 12-3PM

TR Quartet

Parker John's Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI

JULY

29

Sat, July 29, 3-6PM

TR Quartet

Silarian Vineyards

Reedsville, WI

AUG

3

Thurs, Aug 3, 2023, 6-10PM

TR Quartet

The Shore Club Tiki Bar

Elkhart Lake, WI

 

AUG

11

Fri, Aug 11, 2023

TR Quartet

Plymouth Blues & Jazz Crawl

Plymouth, WI

 

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 27 years. Ann enjoys many genres of music, but has a passion for soulful blues 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.

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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

Duo, Trio, and Quartet Options!

We will create a specialized set for your event or venue needs, contact today for booking and rates!
tonicroots@gmail.com

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AUG

12

Sat, Aug 12, 2023, 1:30-4PM

TR Quartet

Luxembourg Fest

Belgium, WI

 

AUG

18

Fri, Aug 18, 2023, 5-9PM

TR Quartet

Blind Horse Winery Patio

Kohler, WI

 

SEPT

16

Sat,  Sept 16, 2023, 7-10PM

Oktoberfest

8th St Ale Haus

Sheboygan, WI

 

OCT

12

Thurs, Oct. 12, 2023, 5:30-8PM

TR Quartet

OktoberFEAST

Sheboygan, WI

(ticketed event)

 

Be sure to check back for updates!

Events/Schedule 2022:

APRIL

29

Fri, Apr. 29, 7-10PM

TR Quartet

Limelight

Sheboygan, WI

MAY

14

Sat, May 14, 4-6PM

TR DUO

Parallel 44 Winery

Kewaunee, WI

MAY

21

Sat, May 21

TR Quartet

Family Resource Center 

25th Anniversary

(Ticketed Event)

Nourish Farms

Sheboygan, WI

Tickets/Host Link

:https://familyresourcesheboygan.org/fundraiser/

JUNE

3

Fri, June 3, 5-9PM

TR Quartet

Blind Horse Winery

Kohler, WI

JUNE

9

Thurs, June 9, 7-9:30PM

TR DUO

Off the Deck Music Series

Stagecoach Inn

Cedarburg, WI

JUNE

17

Fri, June 17, 7-11PM

TR Quartet

Osthoff Lake Deck

Elkhart Lake, WI

JUNE

23

Thurs, June 23, 6-9PM

TR Quartet

Luxembourg Beer Garden

Belgium, WI

JUNE

25

Sat, June 25

TR Quartet

JUNE-A-PALOOZA

Christopher Gardens

Ticket/Host Link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/june-a-palooza-2022-a-benefit-for-fresh-meals-on-wheels-tickets-258179561017

JUNE

29

Weds, June 29, 7PM

TR Quartet

Music in the Park

Kohler Andrae State Park

Sheboygan, WI

JULY

15

Fri, July 15, 5-9PM

TR Quartet

Blind Horse Winery

Kohler, WI

JULY

17

Sun, July 17, 12-3PM

TR Quartet

Parker John's

Sheboygan, WI

JULY

27

Weds, July 27, 6-8PM

TR Quartet

Summer Concert Series

River Park

Sheboygan Falls, WI

JULY

29

Fri, July 29, 7-10PM

TR Quartet

Sebbatical Brewing Co.

Manitowoc, WI

JULY

30

Sat, July 30, 3-5:30PM

TR Quartet

Silarian Vineyards

Reedsville, WI

JULY

31

Sun, July 31, 2-6PM

TR Quartet

Osthoff Lake Deck

Elkhart Lake, WI

AUG

13

Sat, Aug. 13, 1PM

TR Quartet

Waukesha Blues Fest

Delafield, WI

Ticket link:

https://www.waukeshabluesfest.com/tickets

AUG

14

Sun, Aug. 14, 4-8PM

TR Quartet

The Shore Club

Tiki Bar

Elkhart Lake, WI

AUG

17

Weds, Aug. 17

PRIVATE EVENT

Sheboygan, WI

AUG

25

Thurs, Aug. 25, 5:30-9PM

TR Quartet

Music in the Park

Lakeview Park

Random Lake, WI

SEPT

2

Fri, Sept 2, 5-9PM

TR Quartet

Blind Horse Winery

Kohler, WI

SEPT

9

Fri, Sept 9

TR DUO

Camp Sinawa Movie Night

Valders, WI

SEPT

10

Sat, Sept 10

PRIVATE EVENT

Fond du Lac, WI

OCT

13

Thurs, Oct. 13, 5:30-8

TR Quartet 

OktoberFEAST

TICKET Registration Link:

https://sheboygan.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/39115

Nourish Farms Barn

Sheboygan Falls, WI

 

NOV

12

Sat, Nov. 12

TR Trio

Private Event/Wedding

Sheboygan Falls, WI

 

DEC

3

Sat, Dec. 3

TR Quartet

Osthoff Elk Room

Old World Christmas Market

Elkhart Lake, WI

 

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