Prince & The Peach LIVE @ArtStart

The Roots Concert Series continues with its second concert of the year, presenting The Prince and The Peach on ArtStart's stage February 12th at 6:30pm. Join us for an intimate evening in our listening room style setting, where you don't just hear the songs, you hear the stories. Roots Concerts are made possible with support from WXPR 91.7FM. Doors open at 6pm, and there is a suggested $10 donation at the door. A cash bar will be open with both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. The Prince and The Peach is an Indie/Americana band based out of Sugar Camp, Wisconsin. Founded by Robert Mesun and Suzanne Johnson, the two have been performing together since 1996, collaborating in various bands, covering a wide range of musical genres, and writing their own original songs. In 2018, they decided to focus exclusively on crafting original music, leading to the creation of their debut full-length album, The Ghost of Me, which was released in the fall of 2020. When the pandemic hit and venues went dark, The Prince and The Peach refused to stop creating. They released a self-titled EP in the fall of 2022, marking the next chapter in their musical journey. With years of performing together, Robert and Suzanne are incredibly in tune with one another, delivering live performances that are as unique as they are energetic. Each show is infused with playful banter, comedic humor, and a deep connection to the audience, making for an entertaining and lively experience every time. In late 2024 they reunited with Adam Johnson. One of the original members of the band and a fixture in their cover band The Chillbillys. With the addition of Adam, a fantastic vocalist the harmonies will take on another layer and set them apart from other bands from the region. In 2023, the band earned recognition at the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) awards, where they were nominated for New Band of the Year and their song "I Wish You Enough" was a finalist in the Folk Song of the Year category. In 2025 we were they were WAMI nominated for Album of the Year/Folk Category – Brighter Days, Male Vocalist – Robert Mesun, Female Vocalist – Suzanne Johnson,Performer of the Year/Folk Americana, and Album Artwork – Brighter Days Once again they were nominated for Band of the year (FolK) for the 2026 WAMI awards. Robert Mesun and Suzanne Johnson were also nominated for vocalist of the year.