By Craig S. Semon Telegram & Gazette Staff While attending the Eau Claire campus of the University of Wisconsin, Willy Porter was instructed by his creative writing professor to write a poem at home and to read it in front of a mirror to see if he looked like a chump. If he did, the […]
Willy & Carmen are proud to partner with Milwaukee’s Hunger Task Force as part of their CD release for Bonfire to Ash taking place at The Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee WI, on December 16. The Hunger Task Force works to prevent hunger and malnutrition by making food and resources available to those in need and […]
By: Julie Stricker, Newsminer.com FAIRBANKS — In the six years since Willy Porter and Carmen Nickerson started their musical collaboration, the two have created a lush aural landscape that touches on love, loss, relationships and the joys and hardships of everyday life. Guitarist and singer/songwriter Porter has been on the indie music scene for 25 years, mostly […]
By: Caitlin Skvorc, Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman WASILLA — Indie folk rock artist Willy Porter is up north this week with Carmen Nickerson from Milkwaukee, Wisconsin for a whirlwind tour of performances throughout the state. The finger-picking, crooning duo flew into Alaska Thursday for shows in Fairbanks, Anchorage and Palmer this weekend, and to promote their […]
By: Dory Jackson, OnTap Magazine At 11 years old, Wisconsin-based musician Willy Porter had learned to play his first song on the guitar – “The House of the Rising Sun” by The Animals. For those familiar with the 60s tune, it isn’t your typical lighthearted song that the average pre-teen would be interested in playing. […]
Hey Friends! We’ve got some great gigs recently added to Willy’s summer tour. July 21, join Willy & Carmen at Washington DC’s cool music spot, The Hamilton. Steve Forbert supports. August Willy heads to the UK for several dates before kicking off his sold out Guided Tour of Ireland. Head on over to the tour […]
By: Eli Okun, Manchester Union Leader In the early 1990s, a Milwaukee improv comedy troupe sometimes hired musicians to come play in the middle of their shows; They’d participate in a scene or two, working with cast members to make up songs on the spot. It’s that experience that taught guitarist, singer and songwriter Willy […]
By: Lauren Halligan, Saratogian SARATOGA SPRINGS >> In preparation for their upcoming album folk rock duo Willy Porter and Carmen Nickerson are hitting the road on a tour that will stop through the Spa City this weekend. Porter is a Milwaukee-based guitarist and singer known for his high-energy finger-picking style and thoughtful songwriting, and his […]
By: Michael Casper, The Scene Willy Porter is an extraordinary songsmith in the folk / bluesy vein, whose lyrics weave tales you follow as if on a pleasant walk. Native to Milwaukee, he thinks himself a ‘musical carny’ singing his soulful collection on stages around the world, pausing between tunes long enough to tell stories […]
By Danny Coleman, New Jersey Stage “It’s everything small music rooms should be. There’s a patina, it’s the perfect room for people or artists who are on their way up or down. I’ve played there several times before; I love the vibe, the town, I just the love The Saint!” Those are the words of Wisconsin’s […]