Just Dance – February 20, 2027
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
DANCING FOR VETS & FRETS
I’m Cutter. Born and raised in the seedy small towns of Northeast Wisconsin. I picked up my first guitar when I was 10 years old and got on my first motorcycle much earlier than is legally allowed. I got the rock and roll bug at an early age, and I never let it go, even if that means playing in Wisconsin dive bars till I’m 90.
I started my radio career at the age of 19 doing weekend late nights on the mighty WAPL before moving on to Razor in 2002. After almost 20 years of talking music, it was time I graduated to fart jokes by hosting the Morning Show on WAPL. I learned it from watching Rick McNeal. Now it’s all about Laura Lee and me as we take the morning show into a new era.
Charity: Vets & Frets
Through the Veterans Village in Appleton, Vets & Frets teaches veterans how to play guitar and heal through music. As a longtime Vet supporter and a guitar teacher myself, I’ve long believed that music heals the soul and can give people a new lease on life. That is exactly what this program does.
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Wisconsin Veterans Village Presents
VETS & FRETS
Healing Through Music. Building Community
A Wisconsin Veterans Village Association Program
“One chord at a time. One Veteran at a time”.
Why Music?
Music has an incredible ability to reduce stress, improve mood, stimulate memory, and
build lasting relationships.
For many veterans, picking up a guitar becomes more than a learning an instrument – it
becomes a path toward healing.
Whether you’ve never held a guitar or have been playing for years…
You belong here.
What We Offer
Beginner Guitar Instruction
Complete 10 Lessons Receive a Guitar at no Cost
Intermediate Jam Sessions
Group Performances
Fellowshup with Fellow Veterans
Coffee and Conversation
Opportunities to Volunteer
Community Events
Vets & Frets Welcomes:
U.S. Military Veterans
Active Duty
National Guard
Reserve Members
Veteran Family Members
Community volunteers who support our mission
No musical experience required
Np expensive equipment required
We’ll help you get started
Benefits Beyond Music
Participants often discover:
Reduced stress
Increased confidence
Better social connections
Improved mental wellness
New friendships
Opportunities to give back through community performances
Many veterans tell us Vets & Frets becomes one of the highlights of their week.
Support the Missiom
You can help us continue serving veterans by:
Donating guitars
Sponsoring a veteran
Volunteering
Booking Vets & Frets for community events
Making a tax-deductible donation
Please use our donation page
Referencing VETS & FRETS
Or call 920-574-3350
