




2025 Events:
(check back for updates- more coming soon!)
March
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29
March 29, 5:30-8:30PM
TR Quartet
MOTOR Bar & Restaurant
BBQ & Blues
Milwaukee, WI
May
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2
May 2, 5-7:30PM
TR Quartet
Plymouth Arts Center
May Art Opening
Plymouth, WI
ABOUT US:
Tonic Roots features Ann Berchem (vocals/keys), Jeff Kolar (guitar/vocals), Adam DeSombre (bass), and Paul Massey (percussion). 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:
May
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23
May 23, 7-9:30PM
TR Trio (Ann, Jeff, Paul)
Stagecoach Inn
Cedarburg, WI
June
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6
June 6, 5-9PM
TR Quartet
The Blind Horse Winery
Kohler, WI
July
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12
July 12, 5-9PM
TR Quartet
The Blind Horse Winery
Kohler, WI
JULY
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18
July 18, 4:30-8:30PM
TR Quartet
Rotary Lobster Boil
Fountain Park
Sheboygan
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AUG
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2
August 2, 3-6PM
TR Quartet
Silarian Vineyards
Reedsville, WI
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AUG
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6
August 6, 6:30-8PM
TR Quartet
Music in the Park
Kohler Andrae State Park
Sheboygan, WI
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AUG
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8
August 8
TR Quartet
Luxembourg Under The Stars
Belgium, WI
(ticketed event)
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AUG
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16
August 16, 4-8PM
TR Quartet
Upper Lake Park
Beer Garden
Port Washington, WI
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SEPT
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26
Sept. 26, 5-9PM
TR Trio (Ann, Jeff, Paul)
Good Food Party
Nourish Farms
Sheboygan Falls, WI
(ticketed event)
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OCT
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9
Oct. 9, 5:30-8PM
TR Quartet
OktoberFEAST
Location TBA
(ticketed event)
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NOV
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29
Nov 29, 7-9:30PM
TR Trio (Ann, Jeff, Paul)
Christmas in the Country
Laack's Hall
Sheboygan Falls, WI
(ticketed event)
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2024 PAST Events:
Ann Berchem: Lead Vocals/Keys
Jeff Kolar: Guitar/Vocals
Adam DeSombre: Bass
Paul Massey: Percussion
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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. She has been 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 served as the vocal music director for the STC production of Mary Poppins this past fall.
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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 over a decade.
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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 full time chemist, as well as helping his wife with her Sheboygan uptown business, Green Bicycle Co. 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!
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Paul is a native of Two Rivers, WI, and graduated from UWGB with a degree in Music Performance. He then decided he liked to eat, so he went back to college for IT. He's played with some big names, orchestras, and broadway tours throughout the years. His passion for percussion and, lucky for us, his sudden availabiliy have aligned to allow him to step up and become our new drummer and percussionist. In his spare time he likes traveling, staying active, and doting on his 2 cats, wife, and grandson. Probably in that order. He now lives in Glenbeulah, where he works in IT, of course, and bangs on his drums over lunch.
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MARCH​
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2
Sat, March 2, 7-10PM
TR Duo
BBQ & Blues Series
MOTOR Bar & Restaurant
Harley Davidson Museum
Milwaukee, WI
APRIL
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6
Sat, April 6, 7-10PM
TR Quartet
Limelight Pub
Sheboygan, WI
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APRIL
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27
Sat, April 27, 7:30-9:30PM
TR Trio
Wisconsin Poets Conference
Blue Harbor Resort
Sheboygan, WI
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MAY
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11
Sat, May 11, 10:30AM-1PM
TR Duo
Local Food Fair
Nourish Farms
Sheboygan Falls, WI
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JUNE
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1
Sat, June 1, 1-4PM
(RAINED OUT-Canceled)
TR Duo
Blind Horse Winey Patio
Kohler, WI
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JUNE
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2
Sun, June 2, 12-3PM
TR Quartet
Parker John's
Sheboygan, WI
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JUNE
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12
Weds, June 12, 6-8PM
TR Quartet
Summer Concert Series
River Park
Sheboygan Falls WI
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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
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

JUNE
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22
Sat, June 22, 3-6PM
TR Quartet
JUNE-A-PALOOZA
Christopher Gardens
(ticketed event)
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JUNE
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25
Tues, June 25, 5-7:30PM
TR Duo
Grilling in the Garden
Nourish Farm
Sheboygan Falls WI
(ticketed event)
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JUNE
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26
Weds, June 26, 7PM
TR Quartet
Music in the Park
Kohler Andrae State Park
Sheboygan, WI
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JUNE
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29
Sat, June 29, 3-6PM
TR Quartet
Silarian Vineyards
Reedsville, WI
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JUNE
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30
Sun, June 30, 4-7PM
TR Quartet
The Shore Club Wisconsin
Tiki Bar
Elkhart Lake, WI
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JULY
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13
Sat, July 13, 7-9:30PM
TR Trio
The Stagecoach Inn
Cedarburg, WI
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JULY
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14
Sun, July 14, 1-4PM
TR Duo (Ann & Paul)
The Castle Vineyard
July Open House Event
Cleveland, WI
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JULY
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19
Fri, June 19, 4:30-8:30PM
TR Quartet
Rotary Lobster Boil
Fountain Park
Sheboygan
(ticketed event)
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AUG
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3
Sat, Aug. 3, 5-9PM
TR Duo (Jeff & Ann)
Taverne at Woodlake
Kohler, WI
AUG
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9
Fri, Aug. 9, 6:30-9:30PM
TR Trio
Cheese Capital Jazz & Blues Crawl
For the Arts
Plymouth, WI
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AUG
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10
Sat, Aug. 10, 5-7PM
TR Duo (Jeff & Ann)
Luxembourg Under the Stars
Belgium, WI
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AUG
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18
Sun, Aug. 18, 12-3PM
TR Quartet
Parker John's
Sheboygan, WI
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SEPT
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13
Fri. Sept 13, 7-10PM
TR Quartet
Osthoff Resort
Elkhart Lake, WI
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SEPT
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14
Sat. Sept 14, 5-8PM
TR Quartet
Private Event
Fond du Lac, WI
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OCT
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10
Oct. 10, 5:30-8PM
TR Quartet
OktoberFEAST
(ticketed event)
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NOV
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2
Nov. 2, 12-4PM
TR Quartet
Sip & Savor fundraiser
Acuity
Sheboygan
(ticketed event)
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NOV
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16
Nov. 16, 5:30-8:30PM
TR Trio
MOTOR Bar & Restaurant
BBQ & Blues
Milwaukee, WI
NOV
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30
Nov. 30, 7-9:30PM
TR Trio
Christmas in the Country
Laack's Hall
Sheboygan Falls, WI
(ticketed event)
DEC
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21
Dec. 21, 5-9PM
TR Duo (Jeff & Ann)
Taverne on Woodlake
Kohler, WI​
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