The Midnight Wanderers started over a decade ago when husband and wife, Matt and Jenny Richardson started to delve deeper into the folk tradition. Matt picked up the banjo and Jenny gravitated to upright bass. From here they slowly shaped their band and the old-time goodness of their setlists which draws from bluegrass to old time, to folk and blues their music covering the gamut of americana. Matt, who grew up the son of a Texas Western Swing fiddle player, has recently started bringing more Bob Wills tunes into the group. Jenny, one of the main songwriters in the band has been adding in original tunes that blend well into the mix.

Thad Miller, fiddler extraordinaire, joined the band in 2019.  He has become an integral part of their sound, with his fiery fast fiddle runs and high lonesome harmonies and vocal leads.  Joel Greenemeir brought his dulcet tenor and mandolin to the Wanderers in early 2022. A bluegrass veteran of the Lincoln scene.   Rounding out the Sound is Colten Welch on those lightning-fast guitar licks and rhythm, bringing a fun energy to the group.

The Midnight Wanderers really are a collaborative effort. Taking turns singing lead and picking songs keep the set diverse. And with songs curated from so many genres including classic rock, Western swing, country and bluegrass there's something for everyone.

They took 1st place in the Acoustic band division at the TallGrass Fiddle Festival. They were also invited to play the Nebraska City Bluegrass Festival, Grand Island Music Series, Plainsong Folk Festival, Lightest day Festival, Harvest Ale Festival, Wild West Fest, Big River Steampunk Festival, Albion summer concerts series and the  Applegrass festival, among others

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Our open mic nights showcase local singer/songwriters--whether you're a seasoned performer or a new comer that wants to perform in front of an audience for the first time, come on out and join the fun! 

Sign up begins at 6:30pm and open mic will commence at 7pm. Hosted by Mark Lowe.

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Join us for our weekly Thursday Open Mic Night!

Our open mic nights showcase local singer/songwriters--whether you're a seasoned performer or a new comer that wants to perform in front of an audience for the first time, come on out and join the fun! 

Sign up begins at 6:30pm and open mic will commence at 7pm. Hosted by Mark Lowe.

*All events are free to attend, but we ask that anyone
taking a seat make a purchase from Crescent Moon.

Poetry & prose open mic - sign up at 6:30pm.

Hosted by Jeff Martinson

Join us for our weekly Thursday Open Mic Night!

Our open mic nights showcase local singer/songwriters--whether you're a seasoned performer or a new comer that wants to perform in front of an audience for the first time, come on out and join the fun! 

Sign up begins at 6:30pm and open mic will commence at 7pm. Hosted by Mark Lowe.

*All events are free to attend, but we ask that anyone
taking a seat make a purchase from Crescent Moon.

Join us for our weekly Thursday Open Mic Night!

Our open mic nights showcase local singer/songwriters--whether you're a seasoned performer or a new comer that wants to perform in front of an audience for the first time, come on out and join the fun! 

Sign up begins at 6:30pm and open mic will commence at 7pm. Hosted by Mark Lowe.

*All events are free to attend, but we ask that anyone
taking a seat make a purchase from Crescent Moon.

Poetry & prose open mic - sign up at 6:30pm.

Hosted by Jeff Martinson

Join us for our weekly Thursday Open Mic Night!

Our open mic nights showcase local singer/songwriters--whether you're a seasoned performer or a new comer that wants to perform in front of an audience for the first time, come on out and join the fun! 

Sign up begins at 6:30pm and open mic will commence at 7pm. Hosted by Mark Lowe.

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Poetry & prose open mic - sign up at 6:30pm.

Hosted by Jeff Martinson

Seasonality in the Midwest

Pam Whisenhunt displays a collection of images captured in various locations throughout the Midwest.  These images highlight the beauty that comes with seasonality, from flowers blooming in the spring, summer sunsets, leaves changing color in the fall and snow-covered fields in the winter.  

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Sign up begins at 6:30pm and open mic will commence at 7pm. Hosted by Mark Lowe.

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Poetry & prose open mic - sign up at 6:30pm.

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Join us for our weekly Thursday Open Mic Night!

Our open mic nights showcase local singer/songwriters--whether you're a seasoned performer or a new comer that wants to perform in front of an audience for the first time, come on out and join the fun! 

Sign up begins at 6:30pm and open mic will commence at 7pm. Hosted by Mark Lowe.

*All events are free to attend, but we ask that anyone
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Poetry & prose open mic - sign up at 6:30pm.

Hosted by Jeff Martinson

Join us for our weekly Thursday Open Mic Night!

Our open mic nights showcase local singer/songwriters--whether you're a seasoned performer or a new comer that wants to perform in front of an audience for the first time, come on out and join the fun! 

Sign up begins at 6:30pm and open mic will commence at 7pm. Hosted by Mark Lowe.

*All events are free to attend, but we ask that anyone
taking a seat make a purchase from Crescent Moon.

Poetry & prose open mic - sign up at 6:30pm.

Hosted by Jeff Martinson

Join us for our weekly Thursday Open Mic Night!

Our open mic nights showcase local singer/songwriters--whether you're a seasoned performer or a new comer that wants to perform in front of an audience for the first time, come on out and join the fun! 

Sign up begins at 6:30pm and open mic will commence at 7pm. Hosted by Mark Lowe.

*All events are free to attend, but we ask that anyone
taking a seat make a purchase from Crescent Moon.

Poetry & prose open mic - sign up at 6:30pm.

Hosted by Jeff Martinson

Join us for our weekly Thursday Open Mic Night!

Our open mic nights showcase local singer/songwriters--whether you're a seasoned performer or a new comer that wants to perform in front of an audience for the first time, come on out and join the fun! 

Sign up begins at 6:30pm and open mic will commence at 7pm. Hosted by Mark Lowe.

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Poetry & prose open mic - sign up at 6:30pm.

Hosted by Jeff Martinson

Originally from Southeast Pennsylvania, Hannah Ashburn (she/her) is a visual artist, fiber artist, and educator in Lincoln, Nebraska. Hannah received her Bachelors of Art in Studio Art from Union College and since her graduation in 2017 has been part of the Noyes Art Gallery and the Lincoln art market scene. Hannah has taken some graduate level learning in Art History at UNL, and her love and research of alternative art spaces and art made outside of the conventional school/museum setting led her to a career as an Art Instructor at Live Yes Studios. Ashburn works as the Fiber Arts instructor there and encourages a setting to play and make mistakes and find adaptive ways of learning.  Hannah enjoys collecting trash (treasures) she finds on her walks to the bus, drinking strong coffee, writing poetry, and spending time with her partner Kaymon and cat Squid.

Her most recent body of work explores the dichotomy of the mundane and the extraordinary. Hannah uses a mix of cotton, wool, and acrylic tufted yarn to create mixed media fiber pieces. Her use of abstract color and texture conveys themes of domestic labor, personal mental illness, and intimate moments of euphoria. Personal poetry is the springboard for most of her compositions and tailored color palettes emphasize each theme.

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