Simply Folk Shindig 2022 feat. Chicken Wire Empire with Paco Fralick (21+)

Join WPR for the 2022 Simply Folk Shindig, featuring Milwaukee’s own Chicken Wire Empire and award-winning Ojibwe singer-songwriter Paco Fralick, live and in-person at Whitewater Music Hall in Wausau, Thursday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m. This is a 21+ event.

Born from the Wisconsin jamband scene, Chicken Wire Empire will have you on your feet with high-energy jamgrass that rides the line between traditional and contemporary bluegrass. Opening artist Paco Fralick blends notes of country, folk, pop and Native Americana with lyrics that speak to his life experiences and the healing messages he hopes to share with the world.

La Taqueria will have delicious food available for purchase and special thanks to them for being a sponsor of our VIP reception!

General admission and limited VIP packages are available now. The VIP package includes a pre-show meet-and-greet with the artists, food, drink and a reserved location in the concert venue.

Praise for Chicken Wire Empire:

"This modern bluegrass band combines musical chops with skillful songwriting." -Milwaukee Magazine

"The band is a tight unit instrumentally with a lot of intertwined picking between members. The vocals and harmonies are strong, and they play with a high-energy blend of traditional and modern approaches to their music." - Bluegrass Unlimited

Praise for Paco Fralick:

"This contemporary Native American Objiwe singer/songwriter excels with lyrics and vocals that are original, authentic and speak of the world of everyday people. He is a profound artist in the tradition of Guthrie & Dylan." - Global Music Awards

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