Paul Hecht brings a wide musical curiosity and a commitment to jazz traditions in the piano/keyboard trio format. Hecht trained with musicians from Detroit and Chicago and now divides his time between Chicago and Eau Claire.

A romance depicted through the Art of Music
In 2000, Shannon and Jason Gilmore embarked on their musical journey, sharing the stage with The Old Dog Band in Colorado Springs. Their friendship was forged through Shannon’s vocals and Jason’s mastery of the guitar and mandolin. Despite Shannon relocating to California in 2005, their connection endured, while Jason continued to explore his musical path, contributing to various bands in the Colorado Springs area. By 2016, Shannon returned, engaging in the local music scene and taking ownership of a significant music venue. More than a decade later, Shannon and Jason rekindled their musical partnership, spanning multiple genres and evolving their friendship into something deeper. This evolution led to the birth of The Gilmore Family Band in 2019. After a brief stint in Boulder, CO, the Gilmore’s ventured north to Wisconsin’s driftless plains in October of 2023, embracing a new musical chapter and unveiling their debut album, MESS THAT WE MADE. Marking another exciting turn in their ongoing adventures.

Drawing inspiration from great session bands like Booker T & The MGs, The Meters, Funk Brothers, The Wrecking Crew, the heart and soul of Rhythm Posse is the rhythm section. The Posse got it’s start in 2010 as the stage band for the Stage Fright – Tribute to the Last Waltz production. Since then they have performed on their own as a quartet, and also with additional horns, vocalists, musicians in tribute acts to: The Blues Brothers, Little Feat, The Meters.

Sue Orfield is a tenor saxophonist and vocalist based in the Chippewa Valley. A prolific recording artist, she has contributed to hundreds of albums throughout her career and continues to perform and tour internationally.