Old Oaks

The Old Oaks Trio encompasses the chill-yet-funky acoustic music of singer-songwriter Frank Laufenberg. Their latest album The Day Before Yesterday is a reflection on the past, meant to be understood like a memory that's on the tip of your tongue. Their folk-funk originals are paired with covers from artists spanning from Neil Young to Jimi Hendrix to Vulfpeck. Laufenberg's vocals and 12-string guitar interludes are complemented by harmonious saxophone solos and alto flute riffs by Daniel Haschke. The intimate sonic atmosphere is held together by Claire Kannapell's formidable upright bass and vocal performance. Laufenberg and Haschke also play with Madison’s award-winning funk-fusion band Wurk.