Spare Change Trio radiates a carefree island atmosphere with tight drums and energizing bass lines, while their iconic rock drive steers the musical journey with awe-inspiring guitar riffs and vintage vocal harmonies. Known largely for their eclectic live performances that incorporate the Australian didgeridoo into flowing soundscapes of reggae, funk, blues, and jazz-fusion, SC3 consistently leaves audiences wanting more. Deeply rooted in the positive message of reggae music, the band has grown to realize their calling: to spread peace, love, and harmony… all the while laying down an infectious groove. The band’s 2015-16 tour highlights include: Shangri-La, Fungus Fest, Summerfest, and Merging Madison Music Festival, as well as making their way around the Midwest at venues such as the Bootleg at Atomic Cowboy (St. Louis), the Door County Brewery, The Miramar Theater (Milwaukee), and the High Noon Saloon (Madison). In addition, SC3 has opened for national touring acts including The Wailers, Aaron Kamm & the One Drops, and The Jauntee. SC3 is currently recording their debut full length album, ‘Higher and Stronger’. The album is focused around the organic growth and development of their recently released EP, ‘Plant the Seed’.

Barbara Stephan and Peter Mac have both been constant figures in the Milwaukee music scene for well over 15 years. Peter was the staff guitarist for The Milwaukee Bucks house band, Streetlife, for twenty three years which gave him exposure to thousands of people. Peter has recorded eleven solo CD’s and played on over three hundred radio and TV spots. He has opened for Chicago, INXS, KIngs X, Robin Trower and so many others. He fronts Peter Mac And The Fighting Fish, and is also the guitarist for the new Milwaukee rock group, Uprising. Barbara has been a favorite regular singer with many local bands but has also performed with national recording artists Susan Tedeschi and Jon Paris. She’s recorded her own original music as well as being staff songwriter for Full Moon Productions composing film/TV music. Currently she sings for Chicago’s blues/soul band Tabasko Sound Kitchen, Chicago’s Steve Edwards Orchestra and also co-fronts Milwaukee’s Eddie Butts Band. Peter and Barbara have now teamed up performing as a duo that is getting RAVE reviews!! You will be hearing more from these two soon!

A self-taught musician and singer/songwriter from the Northwoods of Wisconsin, Luke left his corporate job in 2014 to spend more time writing, collaborating, and performing. Embracing all musical styles and forms, Luke’s bread and butter lies in American roots and folk music. His debut solo release in 2019 chronicled the past 10 years of his life and since then he has written two more solo albums, planned for release in 2021. In 2020, Luke was selected to represent Wisconsin through the Paramount Music Association in the solo category at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, placing as a semi-finalist. When he’s not performing as an original act or with Milwaukee-based psyche rock band Vinz Clortho, he can be found spending time with his family gardening, hiking, camping, and cooking delectable meals on the BBQ.