Buddy has written songs recorded by other artists, worked with legends like Peter, Paul and Mary, and maintained a long career as a touring artist himself.

(and Why You’ll Want to Hear Him Live) There are some artists who sound good on a recording, and then there are artists who feel like they were made for a listening room. The kind of performer who can walk onstage with a guitar, start a song, and have the whole room leaning in within a minute. That is exactly why I am so excited that Pierce Crask  is coming to Wesley’s Place on Friday, January 9 . When I asked Pierce to describe his live show in three words, he didn’t hesitat

Live at Wesley’s Place — Friday, January 9 We’re excited to kick off our 2026 season with Pierce Crask , a Chicago-based Americana singer-songwriter whose music is packed with craft, heart, and the kind of lived-in honesty that’s made for a listening room. Ahead of his Friday, January 9  show at Wesley’s Place, I asked Pierce a few questions about songwriting, performance, and what makes an unforgettable night of live music. His answers are thoughtful, funny, and most importa

Pierce Crask is live at Wesley's Place January 9. Some artists sound good on a record. Others sound like they were made  for a listening room — the kind of musician who can hold a room with nothing more than a guitar, a voice, and a story that lands right where you live. Pierce Crask  is one of those artists, and we can’t wait to welcome him to Wesley’s Place on Friday, January 9 . Pierce is a songwriter rooted in the best traditions of Americana and folk — the kind of music

If you’re coming to your first show at Wesley’s Place, the most important thing to know is this: it’s meant to be fun . Relaxed, friendly, smile-a-lot fun. The kind of place where you can settle in, enjoy great music up close, and leave feeling glad you came. Wesley’s Place is a listening room, which simply means the music gets a little more attention than the chatter. People come because they want to hear the songs, catch the stories between them, and share the experience wi

At Wesley’s Place, a concert is more than a performance,  it’s a shared experience. From the moment people arrive, there’s a sense that something intentional is happening here: musicians are listened to, audiences are present, and the room itself feels part of the music. This isn’t background sound or a noisy night out. It’s a place to slow down, lean in, and truly hear what an artist has to say. We curate our concerts with care. Each artist who plays Wesley’s Place is chosen

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