Sam Shaber w/ Kristin Ronne

Art in the cafe...

Laurel Statz


"The Spectator"


December 2025



Laurel Statz is a painter and Madison area native. Her work, while figurative, is influenced by abstraction and minimalism. The paintings often have a quick and instinctual nature, capturing just what’s needed. While she often times herself to eliminate extra details and over-precision, she has ventured into more detailed works as well. Laurel does not attach narrative to her pieces. Rather, she thinks of them like a journaling process for her scatter-brained psyche. The figures in the pieces are meant to be processing tools for the artist and the viewer. She hopes that seeing these figures helps the...
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Ruth Comfort


"The Metaphysical Affect"


January 2026



A diverse collection of mixed mediums, extensively encapsulating my heart and soul concerning the dreams of the human condition. ARTISAN RUTH COMFORT My given name is Ruth Comfort. Named after the amazing artist Louis Comfort Tiffany. I hail from a very long line of artisans and musicians. Even dating back to the great German philosopher...
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Friday, February 27, 2004

\'Folk-Influenced Pop\' is how Sam Shaber describes her music. Her soulful vocals, strong guitar playing, and rich but unfussy songs really grab your ear and make an impression.

Chicago native Kristin Ronne combines thought-provoking lyrics with complex song structures that are defiantly non-commercial. On her mostly-acoustic debut, Red Line Train, R--nne flavors her folk tunes with elements of jazz and Latin music. Her rough-edged, soulful voice serves to focus and direct the music. The CD finds her collaborating with guitarist/mandolin player Ben Lansing, who also joins R--nne for live performances.

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