BIOS | Patty & Craig

Patty Stevenson

“Her songwriting is astute and heartfelt. Her musicianship, whether guitar, piano, or harp, is impeccable.” -Victory Review, Tacoma, WA

From coffee houses & house concerts to music festivals, Patty has delighted audiences from the midwest, southwest and beyond with “Songs that shine“ Whether singing about cleaning out your attic or inspiring an audience to sing “One Person can make all the difference”, Patty believes that music has the magic to open hearts and bring us together; to inspire us all to “make this planet a place where dreams really do come true.” Her music has been described as “The perfect antidote to a tough day”.

Patty Stevenson is best known for her masterful piano, inspired songwriting, sweet vocals, and guitar as well as a harp she built for her 1st folk recording, The One About You. She has 3 solo albums and 2 with husband and music partner Craig Siemsen. Her very first recording, Clouds on the Mountain, featured piano solos. Read More

Patty & Craig

Described as genuinely talented with classic folk voices, Patty Stevenson and Craig Siemsen are known for their gorgeous harmonies, impeccable musicianship, playful stage humor, and jewel-like original songs. Patty says about performing, “I try for magic – nothing less! For the place that opens hearts and will move an audience to tears or smiles.”

Patty and Craig were individually ‘out there’ enjoying their music, when, in the mid – 1980s, they met while performing at a folk music festival. For many years, the couple maintained solo careers, even after they married. Eventually, with the prodding of wise friends, they agreed to perform one show as a duo. The rest, as they say, is history. Today, they continue to create and record original songs as well as their own variations on timeless pieces that often span the ages of creativity in sound.

Patty and Craig tour the Midwest and beyond. Their work includes solo recordings, guest appearances on others’ CDs, and, most recently, a well-received duo CD entitled, “Paint Me a Picture”, that has received airplay around the world, and charted on the Folk DJ Charts. Enjoy the celebration of life and love with veteran song masters Patty Stevenson and Craig Siemsen.

Craig Siemsen

“One of the finest songwriters and performers on Wisconsin’s acoustic music scene.” Wisconsin Singer/Songwriter Concert Series

Drawn to all music since he can remember, Craig plays mostly by ear, teaching himself to play guitar… listening to what moves him in other’s playing. This approach, along with a stubborn resistance to not “play it like the record” has created a very unique flat-picking guitar style. Craig has always enjoyed great vocalists. After taking lessons from the late jazz great Jessie Hauck, Craig learned to use his voice as an instrument to communicate his music.

For almost twenty-five years audiences have been heartened by Craig’s personal blend of original, old time country, and traditional folk music. With a voice made for crooning, Craig uses a playful stage presence to deliver his songs and stories to audiences around the United States. Read More