Photo: Sara Century @ Sympathetic Lightning
Entertainment Publicity Materials
Techno-Folk Show:
In a blaze of creativity, Spoons for the People demonstrates an array of unique folk instruments as you’ve never heard them before. The Bones, Jug, Nose Flute, Jaw Harp, and more conspire and collaborate, layering on top of each other to form genre-defying grooves with the help of a looper pedal. Intricate arrangements of familiar and original tunes are constructed and improvised in real time, and electronic effects such as the vocoder (AKA ‘robot choir’) blend seamlessly with a colorful ensemble of age-old instruments. Audience members are invited to play the musical spoons (provided) with guided support and encouragement. Join this extraordinary singer, teacher, and folk instrumentalist for an interactive concert that’s sure to engross and inspire attendees. It’s hard not to smile when confronted with how playful music can be!
All photos by: Sara Century @ Sympathetic Lightning
Autoharp Singer-Songwriter Show:
Singable and folksy, with a twist! Join Spoons for the People for a concert of heartfelt original songs, classic popular music, and folk songs from Wisconsin. His soaring vocals, intricate rhymes, and playful nose flute solos weave together to tell stories that catch the ear. As he sings about moldy walls, summer love, snakes, lakes, and earwax, the autoharp adds full-bodied accompaniment with shimmering tones and a unique aesthetic. There will be opportunities to sing along from your seat, or jump onstage and sing during ‘Autoharp Karaoke’. Come hear this talented singer share his passion for crafting stories and connecting with audiences.
Photo: Sara Century @ Sympathetic Lightning
Photo: Sara Century @ Sympathetic Lightning
Jazz & Showtunes Show:
Vince’s smooth, soaring vocals and superb presentation will draw audiences into the storylines of some of your favorite songs. You’ll hear familiar jazz standards that catch the ear and pull at the heartstrings, as well as show-stoppers from Les Mis, Phantom, West Side Story, Sweeney Todd, and more. You’ll also hear expressive instrumental solos on the melodica and the comb & paper. This show can be performed with backing tracks or with the incredible Sean VanZeeland at the piano, as we perform under our duo name: ‘The Dusty Divos’.
Logo & Artist Biography:
Vince Schueren (AKA ‘Spoons for the People’) is a singer, teacher, and folk instrumentalist who prioritizes playfulness and creativity when performing. He’ s dedicated to learning, formally and informally, about music as a way to build community and encouraging others to find their voices. Born and raised in the South, he moved to the Chequamegon Bay area in 2021 and enjoys performing, teaching voice lessons, directing community choirs, and facilitating hands-on educational workshops. He loves improvisation, songwriting, group singing, unique folk instruments, and (of course) teaching unsuspecting concert-goers how to play the musical spoons! Vince holds a Bachelors degree in Vocal Performance and a Masters in Music Education. He recently won first place in the regional singing competition, Big Top Idol, and his debut album, ‘Country-Queer Balladeer’, was recorded live and released in October 2024. You can find him online at www.SpoonsForThePeople.com, or on Facebook/Youtube/Bandcamp.