Live Music: Nickel and Rose

Nickel&Rose is an American folk-music duo made up of Upright Bassist Johanna Rose and Guitarist Carl Nichols. Carl’s background brings elements of West African music and Blues while Johanna brings her experience playing Bluegrass, Folk and Jazz. From loss to heart break to love, Nickel&Rose address the human experience with gentle harmonies and soul stirring cries. With a shared appreciation for traditional music and a desire to break rules, the two have have created a unique sound that embodies Americana's past and future.

The Milwaukee-based group has toured extensively and has been featured everywhere from music festivals to intimate singer-songwriter shows. This once in a lifetime live music event is generously funded by the Friends of Sun Prairie Public Library.