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All acoustic musicians are welcome. Our guest musicians at the open mic either "sit in," or perform on their own. We've had people perform bluegrass, folk, old time, original songs, blues, country, polka, and acoustic rock. Folks have played the guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass, Dobro, harmonica, accordion, flute, trumpet, and even the dijeridoo ! A sound system with several microphones is provided. There's always a good audience on Wednesday nights and they love to hear new guest musicians.

Directions to the Northland Ballroom:

• From the East: From Highway 10 at Waupaca, take Highway 49 north. Drive through Scandinavia and Iola as you continue north on Hwy 49. The Northland Ballroom is about  seven miles northwest of Iola at the junction of Hwy 49 and Hwy C, on the left.
• From the South and West: From I-39 at Stevens Point, take Highway 66 east through Rosholt, and go straight (east) at the junction of Hwy 66 and Hwy 49. Follow Hwy 49 southeast for about three miles. The Northland Ballroom is at the junction of Hwy 49 and Hwy C, on the right.
• From the North: From Highway 29 west of Wittenberg, take Highway 49 south, through Elderon and Galloway, to the junction of Hwy 49 and Hwy 66. Take a left and follow Hwy 49 southeast for about three miles. The Northland Ballroom is at the junction of Hwy 49 and Hwy C, on the right.

Food:    The Northland Ballroom kitchen serves homemade pizzas, soups, hamburgers and other sandwiches.  Check the menu board for specials! Soft drinks, beer, and bar drinks are served.

• Click to view The Cat Came Back!
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• Click to view "Little Red Wagon!"

For over seven years, Art and Stephanie Stevenson and Dale Reichert hosted the weekly open mic. We would like to thank all the customers, musicians, and the staff of the Northland Ballroom for making our stay such a happy time. We have had many great nights out there and will miss it, I'm sure. High Water's performance schedule can be seen at http://highwatermusic.com/Calendar.htm We will visit the open mic from time to time. Again, thanks for all the great nights at the Northland Ballroom, and keep the music alive with Sloppy Joe and Jimmy Howen! - Art Stevenson, 10/18/06

(Left) Dale Reichert, George and Jed Cordwell entertaining. (Right) Brian Jennings, Bill Yenter, Brad Klabunde, and Dale Reichert pick some bluegrass.

A busy Wednesday night at the Northland Ballroom.

(Left) Pizza, refreshments, and good friends. (Right) Dale giving banjo lessons to Nate and Jed in the back room.

Bill Yenter, best country singer for miles around!