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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 [...]
In Concert June 2: John Gorka with Special Guest Lynn Miles
Sleder's Family Tavern is pleased to announce a very special evening of music as the 2018-19 On the Porch Concert Series concludes with a dual concert featuring Red House Recording artist, John Gorka. with his special guest, Lynn Miles. John Gorka is a gifted singer/songwriter whose shows combine songs and stories that touch your heart with whimsical observations about life. He enchants an audience. [...]
Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day! Bring your mom to Sleder’s for her favorite food and a special Mother’s Day celebration featuring the all-women, American roots band, Stella! The concert begins at 3:00 pm on our Victorian-style porch, a perfect acoustic listening room and warm setting for sharing some special moments with moms. Read more about Stella! here.
Dennis Palmer CD Release Party, May 19
Sleder’s Family Tavern is pleased to announce Leelanau singer-songwriter, Dennis Palmer, will be performing on the porch May 19th at 4 pm. The concert is a CD Release Party for Palmer’s latest recording, Untethered, and everyone who buys a ticket to the concert will receive a free copy! Dennis will be joined by several great guest musicians during the performance. Palmer has released five CDs […]
Vance Gilbert Returns May 5!
Sleder’s Tavern is delighted to be hosting a return performance by Vance Gilbert. Vance burst onto the singer/songwriter scene in the early 90’s when buzz started spreading in the folk clubs of Boston about an ex-multicultural arts teacher who was knocking ’em dead at open mics. Noted not only for being the ever consummate performer, Gilbert has recorded 12 albums, including 4 for Philo/Rounder Records […]
Impossible! Sleder’s Now Serving a Plant-Based Burger!
Update September 16, 2019: The nation-wide shortage is over, and Sleder’s is again serving the Impossible Burger! Update June 5, 2019: High demand for the Impossible Burger has led to a national shortage, and now it’s on backorder. We will serve the Beyond Burger in the meantime, and as soon as possible, we’ll again serve the Impossible! Sleder’s Family Tavern is famous for its award-winning […]
This Sunday! The Dūges Open for Legendary Folk Troubadour Bill Staines
Spring is here and music is in the air! Come delight in the glory of it this Sunday, March 31 on the porch at Sleder's! The Dūges will be opening for legendary folk troubadour Bill Stains at 4 pm. Tickets are on sale now. The Dūges, Garrison Wilson and Doug Moser, are a musical duo whose selections range from classic folk, rock, and pop to [...]
Peter Mulvey in Concert, April 7 at 4pm
Sleder’s Family Tavern is pleased to announce the next performance in the On the Porch Concert Series featuring singer-songwriter, Peter Mulvey. Peter is currently touring in support of his brand new album, There is Another World. The concert at Sleder’s is set for Sunday, April 7 at 4:00 pm. Peter Mulvey is a veteran singer and songwriter from Milwaukee, Wisconsin who began his career […]
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Sleder’s!
Join us for a fun St. Patrick's Day on Sunday, March 17 at Sleder's! The tavern is decorated for St. Patrick's Day, so come enjoy a Guinness and homestyle meal at the tavern this weekend. On Sunday, we will be serving our classic, Irish-American Corned Beef and Cabbage Boiled Dinner from noon until 9 pm. Sunday, on the porch at 5:00 pm, the phenomenal Steel [...]
