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Sweet Joe Williams and Preachers Daughter in Concert, December 1
Sleder's Family Tavern is pleased to announce Sweet Joe Williams and Preachers Daughter (Elizabeth Sexton Rivers) will bring their unique mix of guitar and outstanding singing to the Sleder's Porch on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Sweet Joe Williams has been burning up the stages of Northern Michigan since the young age of 14. By the time Joe turned 16 he had earned [...]
Windborne in Concert, November 17
Sleder’s Family Tavern is pleased to announce Windborne, an internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble, will perform on the Porch on November 17th, 2019 at 5 p.m. Windborne is a group of vocal chameleons who specialize in close harmony singing, shifting effortlessly between drastically different styles of traditional music. Their dynamic concerts include songs from Corsica, the Republic of Georgia, Bulgaria, Quebec, and Basque country, as well […]
Chuck Brodsky in Concert, October 27
Sleder’s Family Tavern is pleased to announce Chuck Brodsky will perform on the porch Sunday afternoon, October 27th at 4 p.m. Chuck is a storyteller, a songwriter, a troubadour, and modern-day bard. His wit and irony, down-to-earth warmth, and quirky, rootsy, finely crafted songs tell stories of oddball and underdog characters. His songs celebrate the goodness in people, the eccentric, the holy, the profound, the […]
Scotland’s Tannahill Weavers in Concert, October 2
The Tannahill Weavers will bring their mystical and dynamic Celtic music to the Sleder's "On the Porch" Concert Series Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 7 p.m. The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland's premier traditional bands now entering their 51st year. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, and original ballads and lullabies. Their music demonstrates to old and young alike [...]
One for the Foxes Concert, Sept. 16
Sleder’s Family Tavern is pleased to announce One for the Foxes, an exiting and dynamic transatlantic trio, is the opening performance of the 2019-2020 On the Porch Concert Series. One for the Foxes brings a rousing blend of Irish and American folk music to Sleder’s, having already won over audiences on both sides of the ocean. From energetic fiddle tunes and beautiful ballads and songs, […]
Save the Dates! The On the Porch Concert Series Resumes in September.
The On the Porch Concert Series at Sleder's Family Tavern in Traverse City welcomes another season of international music, home-grown singer-songwriters, folk troubadours, and some of the best Celtic bands in the world playing traditional and original music. Sleder's is proud to be an original-music venue. The On the Porch series showcases performers who compose, sing, and perform their own material. Sleder's "porch" is a [...]
Happy Cherry Festival!
Join us at Sleder’s during the National Cherry Festival! We are located at 717 Randolph Street in Traverse City. From US 31, we are a block south of West Grand Traverse Bay. We are walking distance from the TART trail along the bay or there’s plenty of parking in our lots. MENU We have a full menu with appetizers, salads, soups, burgers, burritos, steak, smelt, […]
Sleder’s on The Four 9&10 News
Sleder's Family Tavern's newest menu item, the meat-free Beyond Burger, along with one of our well-established favorites, the House Salad with creamy garlic dressing were recently featured on The four on 9&10 News. The Four is a lifestyle show that spotlights area cuisine in the CBS studio's Heritage House Kitchen. The Four reporter, Melissa Smith, brought the Cadillac-based show to Sleder's in Traverse City to [...]
Happy Father’s Day!
Sleder's Family Tavern wishes all the dads in your life a grand and memorable Father's Day, and if you're a dad, we celebrate you too! Happy Father's Day!
Summer Kickoff June 2 with John Gorka & Lynn Miles
The 2018-2019 Sleder’s “On the Porch” Concert Series concludes on June 2 with a summer kickoff concert. “New folk” singer-songwriter John Gorka will perform at 7:00 pm with special guest Lynn Miles. John Gorka has 14 critically acclaimed albums and has had collaborations with Nanci Griffith, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Ani DeFranco, Lucy Kaplansky, Patty Larkin, and many others. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 […]
