



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.




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
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
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
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:
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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