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“Good Will is Good Business” and Good Music!

The Sleder’s motto, “Good will is good business” is credited to Polly Sleder (nee Kluzak, 1888 – 1967).  Polly was the daughter-in-law of Vencil M. Sleder (1850-1904), the Bohemian immigrant who founded Sleder’s in 1882.  When Polly was running the tavern and sold a case of beer, she’d throw in a double shot and a beer […]

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Jen Sygit Trio in Concert

  Sleder’s Family Tavern is pleased to announce the next performance in our ‘On the Porch’ concert series featuring the talented Jen Sygit Trio on Sunday December 2nd, 2018 at 4 p.m.  Joining Jen in are Sam Corbin, and Geoff Ian Lewis of Lincoln County Process.   The concert will feature banjo, acoustic guitar, light electric guitar, harmonica, cajon, and […]

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October Filmmakers, Colors, Blues, and Brews

Fall dazzled us at Sleder’s this year with fun customers, filmmakers, brilliant fall colors, seasonal drinks and brews, and a fantastic blues concert. Here are some photo highlights!  Roadfood Adventures Filming October 12 We had a full house for the filming!  Thank you to everyone who joined us on October 12.  Roadfood’s visit to Sleder’s […]

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“Best New Irish Band” – Cúig in Concert

Traditional Irish music has never sounded so hot!  Cúig is an Irish five piece band with members from County Armagh and County Tyrone, Ireland, who are tearing up the rule book with their bold approach to their native musical tradition.  Sleder’s porch will be the place to be when this fresh and eclectic Irish quintet […]

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Ireland’s “Best Folk Act,” Aoife Scott, to Perform at Sleder’s

Dublin, Ireland’s Aoife Scott, named Best Folk Act  at the 2018 Irish Post Music Awards (IRE) and Emerging Artist of the Year at the Live Ireland Awards (US), will be performing at Sleder’s “On the Porch” with renowned guitarist, Andrew Meaney, on September 11 at 7:30 pm.  About Aoife Scott Award winning Aoife Scott is a true veteran […]

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The Perfect Porch for Party Season

Party season has begun!  Graduations, weddings, receptions, reunions, and the glorious longer days of almost-summer have many local Northern Michiganders already busy hosting guests and welcoming home those who have been away.  Some haven’t been home since the holidays.  For others, it’s been since last summer.  Still more haven’t been Up North since the last […]

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Spring Finale Show: Cameron Blake with Ethan Lucas and Max Brown

Sleder’s spectacular On the Porch Music Series is planning a very special concert for its final show of the 2018 season. Cameron Blake will be performing songs from his new album, Fear Not, a courageous and intimate collection of songs that takes you on a journey to places far and wide, within and without.  Reviewers praise the […]

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with Scottish Music Duo, McKasson & McDonald

Sleder’s Family Tavern is delighted to announce a Mother’s Day performance with the music of Scotland featuring McKasson and McDonald.  This compelling and creative duo, Ryan McKasson, a Scottish fiddle player, and Eric McDonald, a vocalist and guitarist, captures the heart of an audience and seemingly carries it back to the Highlands and Heather of Scotland.  […]

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A Fool’s Paradise of Music With Adair Correll and the “Older Than Dirt Boys” Band, April 29

Sleder’s Family Tavern is delighted to announce the next performance in the On the Porch Music Series: Adair Correll and the “Older than Dirt Boys” Band.  This performance will be a release party for their CD, On My Bucket List, which captures Adair’s wit and wisdom of a life filled with music.  Adair’s songs are a blend […]

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