Karla Miller - 7:00AM-9:00AM

Karla Miller is a singer/guitarist and sometimes songwriter from Coralville, Iowa. She has played guitar for over 50 years and has sung all of her life.

Miller has performed with several other local musicians over the past 45 years or so at many venues, including bars, benefits, churches, rallies, parties, and Fireside Winery. Her music covers several genres.  In the 70’s and 80’s, Karla played “Women’s Music” and political music, as well. She and her band once opened for Holly Near. Karla has played with Laurie Haag, Tess Catalano, Brian Lewis, among others. She was part of a group of a local musical review focused on anti-war and anti-oppression music. The review included Pigs and Clover, the Machine, Jesus Don’t Like Killing, and Greg and Jean Thompson. Karla performed as Voice of Reason. These acts focused on anti-war, feminist/humanist, anti-oppression music and songs of empowerment. Karla also has enjoyed playing children’s music and songs for almost all occasions.

Karla has been involved with Seth Bailey’s Courage Ride since its inception, taking pictures and playing music. She highly respects the Bailey family and believes deeply in this cause.

Swampland Duo The Swampland Jewels is a musical collective hailing from the heartland of Iowa, and the Swampland Duo is a stripped down version of the ensemble featuring accordionist and singer Nate Basinger and percussionist and singer Forrest Heusinkveld. Embracing the diverse influences of Iowa and the Gulf Coast, their self-titled debut album represents a unique fusion of cultures and a celebration of the musical connections that transcend geographical boundaries. Playing a mix of original, Gulf Coast oldies, traditional Cajun/Creole, and TexMex tunes, they are sure to get you on your feet. If you aren’t a fan of the accordion, you will be after catching their set!

Old Man Band - 11:00am-3:00pm

Old Man Band has been bringing their good-time music to fans in east central Iowa since 2018. Audiences can’t help but smile and tap their toes to classic rock, country, and pop songs they recognize and love. Band members’ comfortable banter with each other and the audience just adds to the fun. “It’s ear candy” in the words of one eloquent fan.

“You guys are always so much fun! We definitely want you back next year! Put it on your calendar!”
Jackie Bailey, Courage Ride Founder

“They always fill the tent and the crowd stays until the very end.”

Nancy Roth, Kalona Fall Festival Organizer

Dodge st. duo - 8:00am-11:00Am

Dodge St. Duo plays a mixture of bluegrass, country, old-time, and original material. Max Lipnick and Alex Flesher showcase 2-part vocal harmonies and fresh takes on new and original instrumental tunes on mandolin, banjo, and guitar.

Hart Parker Electric consists of Cathy Hart and Lorie Parker who both play guitars and sing. They started playing together in 2015 and have performed many shows in bars, wineries, private parties, outdoor street dances and more. Hart-Parker perform multiple decades of familiar rock and country covers in their own fun style and encourage a bit of crowd participation. After nearly 8 years of performing acoustic duos they decided to expand their horizons to offer options. Now, in addition to their duo, they have a percussionist, Gary Collins, who joins sometimes in a trio as well as a lead guitarist and bass player to offer a full 5-piece band. Always fun in any arrangement!

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