



Upcoming Events:
AUG
11
Fri, Aug 11, 6:30-9:30PM
TR Quartet
Plymouth Blues & Jazz Crawl
52 Stafford
Plymouth, WI
AUG
12
Sat, Aug 12, 12-4PM
TR Quartet
Luxembourg Fest
Belgium, WI
AUG
18
Fri, Aug 18, 5-9PM
TR Quartet
Blind Horse Winery Patio
Kohler, WI
AUG
20
Sun, Aug. 20, 10AM-1PM
TR Duo
The American Club Library
Kohler, WI
AUG
26
Sat, Aug. 26, 1PM
TR Duo
Veterans For Peace Event
Rotary Riverview Park
Sheboygan, WI
SEPT
16
Sat, Sept. 16, 7-10PM
Oktoberfest
8th St Ale Haus
Sheboygan, WI
SEPT
30
Sat, Sept. 30, 7-10PM
TR Trio
Copper Cock Tavern & Restaurant
Fond du Lac, WI
OCT
7
Sat, Oct. 7, 7-9:30PM
TR Duo
The Stagecoach Inn
Cedarburg, WI
OCT
12
Thurs, Oct. 12, 5:30-8PM
TR Quartet
OktoberFEAST
Sheboygan, WI
(ticketed event)
DEC
1
Fri, Dec 1, 5-8PM
TR Quartet
Private Event
Sheboygan Falls, WI
DEC
30
Sat, Dec 30, 5-9PM
TR Duo
Taverne on Woodlake
Kohler, WI
JAN
27
Sat, Jan 27, 2024, 5-9PM
TR Duo
Taverne on Woodlake
Kohler, WI
JUNE
22
Sat, June 22, 2024, 3-6PM
TR Quartet
JUNE-A-PALOOZA
Woodstock on the Farm!
Christopher Gardens
(ticketed event)
Be sure to check back for updates!
Past Events 2023:
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
7
Sun, May 7, 9AM-12PM
TR Duo
The American Club
Kohler, 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
4
Sun, June 4, 10AM-1PM
TR Duo
The American Club Library
Kohler, WI
JUNE
10
Sat, June 10, 5:30-8:30PM
TR Quartet
BBQ & Blues Series
MOTOR Bar & Restaurant
Harley Davidson Museum
Milwaukee, 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 28 years. Ann enjoys many genres of music, but has a passion for soulful blues, jazz, folk, 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 us today for booking and rates!
tonicroots@gmail.com

JUNE
11
Sun, June 11, 12-3PM
TR Quartet
Parker John's Sheboygan
Sheboygan, WI
JUNE
24
Sat, June 24, 3-6PM
TR Quartet
JUNE-A-PALOOZA
Woodstock on the Farm!
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
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