Tim Case is a songwriter from Wisconsin. Born and raised in Beloit to a public school teacher mother and a factory foreman by day/Pentecostal minister by night father, he discovered the power of music at a young age to evoke strong feelings while giving voice to life’s big questions. Following a move to Madison after college, he was a co-founding guitarist of alt-country outfit Ghost Town Council, sharing the stage with many nationally and regionally renowned artists during his time with the band. In 2010 he moved to the Chippewa Valley and, following a brief period – okay, a decade – of deliberation, launched a solo project with the 2022 release of the “Great Big Moon” EP, recorded over a long weekend with friend and former GTC bandmate Brian Knapp at The Dojo in Madison. As a solo performer he has been honored to share the stage with Erik Koskinen, Martha Scanlan, Jon Neufeld, Michael Gay, The Lone Canary, Andie Wyne, and many other talented singers and songwriters from around the upper Midwest and beyond. He lives with his wife and daughter in Eau Claire.
“Tim’s music is emblematic of the duality of the Midwestern landscapes he calls home — raw, and rolling–bleak and verdant–and at times as brooding and grey as a winter afternoon, but still laced with an optimism and an honesty that the seasons will continue on, both in life and in nature.” -Matthew R. Sayles (Philville Records, The Driftless Revelers)
“Songs and stories independently experienced but universally felt, with wonderful vocals and melodic riffs evoking the classic singer/songwriter tradition.” -Bob Wynkoop (Chippewa Valley Songwriters Circle)
News
2/2/24: Tim was recently a guest on the Song of the Soul podcast on Northern Spirit Radio, hosted by Mark Helpsmeet. Their wide-ranging, hour-long discussion covered much of Tim’s life’s journey in and out of music as Tim shared the inspiration behind five of his original songs. Listen to the episode here, or search for “Song of the Soul” on your podcast app of choice.
10/7/2023: Tim was interviewed in issue 124 of Aldora Britain Records’ monthly e-zine. The interview goes in depth on the writing and recording of 2022’s “Great Big Moon” EP (available on Bandcamp). Click here to read the interview (starts on page 26). Thanks to Tom Hilton and ABR for the opportunity!
Tracks from “Great Big Moon” have been included on two recent Bandcamp compilations from Aldora Britain Records: “Lake Louie” was featured on Beck Blues, and “Learn to Swim” was featured on The Second Coming.
2024 Shows
- 1/31/24: Chippewa Valley Songwriters Showcase, 2 Roots, Eau Claire, 6 pm
- 2/10/24: The Spirit Room at Mabel Tainter, Menomonie, 7-8:30 pm
- 3/9/24: 2 Roots Art & Wine Gallery, Eau Claire, 7-9 pm
- 4/5/24: The Stone’s Throw, Eau Claire, Supporting Philville Records Presents Erik Koskinen & Martha Scanlan and Jon Neufeld, 7 pm
- 4/20/24: 2 Roots Art & Wine Gallery, Eau Claire, 7-9 pm
- 4/23/24: Campfire Stories at The Lakely, Eau Claire, 7 pm
- 4/27/24: Cargo Coffee East, Madison, 6:30-8:30 (w/ Andy Hanson)
- 5/16/24: 2 Roots Art & Wine Gallery, Eau Claire, 7-9 pm (w/ Andy Hanson)
- 7/31/24: 2 Roots Art & Wine Gallery, Eau Claire, 7-9 pm
- 8/10/24: TBA
- 10/9/24: Fireside Tunes at The Lakely, Eau Claire, 7:30 pm
- 11/15/24: 2 Roots Art & Wine Gallery, Eau Claire, 7-9 pm
- Summer & Fall 2024 Dates Coming Soon
Tim Case 