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2026 Events:
(Check back for updates!)
 

May

30

May 30, 7-9:30PM

TR Trio (Ann, Jeff, Adam)

Stagecoach Timber Club

Cedarburg, WI

June

13

June 13, 2:30-5:30PM

TR Quartet w/JT

Plank Rd Distillery

Plymouth, WI

June

19

June 19, 7PM

TR Quartet

Erickson Center For the Arts

Curtis, MI

ABOUT US:

Tonic Roots is a Sheboygan, Wisconsin–based band featuring

Ann Berchem (vocals/keys), Jeff Kolar (guitar/vocals), Adam DeSombre (bass), and Paul Massey (percussion). The group draws from a wide spectrum of musical influences, blending soulful blues, jazz, acoustic rock, reinvented classics, and original repertoire into a sound that is both familiar and fresh.

Known for smooth, soulful vocals, intricate guitar work, and uniquely crafted arrangements, Tonic Roots brings a distinctive artistic touch to every performance. Their diverse set lists span generations and genres, with interpretations of artists such as Etta James, Billie Holiday, Susan Tedeschi, Melody Gardot, Eva Cassidy, Sara Bareilles, Norah Jones, Peter Gabriel, and Sting, along with a dash of Led Zeppelin and many influences in between.

 

With a sound that is warm, engaging, and deeply musical, Tonic Roots connects with audiences of all kinds, offering something special for every musical palate.

Aug

1

August 1, 3-6PM

TR Quartet

Silarian Vinyards

Reedsville, WI

MEET THE BAND:

Aug

5

August 5, 6:30-8PM

TR Quartet

Kohler Andrae State Park

Sheboygan, WI

Aug

7

August 7, 5:30-9PM

TR Quartet

Luxembourg Under the Stars

Buechler Farms

Belgium, WI

Aug

14

August 14, 6-9PM

TR Quartet

Cheese Capital

Jazz & Blues Crawl

Plymouth Distillery

Plymouth, WI

Aug

29

August 29

TR Duo

TBA

Sept

13

September 13, 12-3PM

TR Quartet

SoLu Winery

Cascade, WI

Oct

8

October 8, 5:30-8Pm

TR Trio

TBA

Oct

17

October 17, 2-5PM

TR Duo

Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery

Sturgeon Bay, WI

Nov

28

November 28

TR Trio

Christmas in the Country

Laack's Hall

Sheboygan Falls, WI

Dec

4

Dec 4, 5-7:30PM

TR Quartet

Plymouth Arts Center

Plymouth, WI

NEW 2026 SINGLE RELEASE!
Available on all streaming platforms:

Ann Berchem: Lead Vocals/Keys

Jeff Kolar: Guitar/Vocals

Adam DeSombre: Bass

Paul Massey: Percussion

Ann has been singing and involved with music all of her life, performing in various realms and settings including musical theatre, choral music, jazz, writing/arranging, and 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 ed. and vocal performance. She has been teaching music for 30 years, currently as an elementary music teacher in Sheboygan. Ann has recently served as vocal music director for productions with Sheboygan Theatre Company, Dare to Dream, and Memories Dinner Theater, then switching gears to be back on stage as Donna in STC's 2026 production of Mamma Mia. She enjoys many genres of music, but has a passion for soulful blues, jazz, folk, and roots music. 

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 days at Sheboygan's own, Torke Coffee. He enjoys blues, classic rock, 80's rock, and pop. Jeff also was a football and basketball coach for many years 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 well over a decade.

Adam has been a percussionist throughout his life, taking up double bass later, during his adult years. He was the bass player with the former group, This Big Life, and played percussion with the former band, Hot Jupiter. Adam has also played bass with the UWGB Sheboygan/Lakeland Chamber Orchestra, and has had his hands in many other local music projects over the years. Adam is a full-time chemist with Milliporesigma. He has a sweet dog Fred, and raises 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! 

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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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
House Concerts


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

© 2026 TONIC ROOTS

All rights reserved.

Established 2018

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