



Upcoming Events 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
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:
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
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:
AUG
14
Sun, Aug. 14, 4-8PM
TR Quartet
The Shore Club
Tiki Bar
Elkhart Lake, 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.
Arrangements have been creatively crafted with unique, bluesy, and artistic touches. 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
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 twenty-six years. Ann enjoys many genres of music, but has a passion for soulful blues 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! You can find him these day at Sheboygan's own, Torke Coffee. He enjoys blues, classic rock, 80's rock, and pop. Jeff and Ann happen to be 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. 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, lucky guy! Rock, jazz, blues, and country are his favorites. 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
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
AUG
17
Weds, Aug. 17
PRIVATE EVENT
Sheboygan, WI
AUG
25
Thurs, Aug. 25, 5:30-9PM
TR TRIO
Music in the Park
Lakeview Park
Random Lake, WI

SEPT
2
Fri, Sept 2, 5-9PM
TR Quartet
Blind Horse Winery
Kohler, WI
SEPT
10
Sat, Sept 10
PRIVATE EVENT
Fond du Lac WI
OCT
13
Thurs, Oct. 13
TR Quartet
OktoberFEAST
Sheboygan, WI
DEC
3
Sat, Dec. 3
Osthoff Elk Room
Elkhart Lake, WI
Be sure to check back for updates!
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