Select prior performances and presentations

11/14/26 - Madison, WI. Ritt Deitz (Mostly) in French at Muso.

9/16/26 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz on “Journeys into Jazz” (WORT 89.9 FM)

9/9/26 through 10/28/26 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz’s American Canon (Artist-in-Residence).

9/3/26 - Madison, WI. “Transients and Strangers” release party at North Street Cabaret.

A standing-room-only concert celebrating Ritt Deitz’s first vinyl release, featuring several original compositions from the younger Deitz.

6/6/26 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz School for Creative Music Spring Showcase at MYArts.

4/30/26 - Madison, WI. Jocelyne Real Senior Recital at Edgewood College (featured composer- “Return of the Whooping Cranes”).

4/25/26 - Madison, WI. East Side Acoustic Ensemble at Wil-Mar Center (guest artist).

4/17/26 - Madison, WI. Chance Stine at the Hamel Music Center (guest artist).

4/15/26 - Madison, WI. “Settle Down” book release at La Maison Francaise (guest artist).

4/1/26 through 5/20/26 -Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz’s American Canon (Artist-in-Residence).

In the first of several eight-week residencies, Deitz presented his take on the themes, sounds, and personalities of American music. Each lecture-concert featured a different opening act (many of which featured Deitz sitting in on mandolin), new lecture material, and a guest-filled trio set from Deitz, saxophonist Nathan France, and bassist John Minnich.

3/13/26 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz School for Creative Music Winter Showcase at MYArts.

12/8/25 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz School for Creative Music Fall Showcase at North Street Cabaret.

11/22/25 - Madison, WI. East Side Acoustic Ensemble at Wil-Mar Center (guest artist).

11/15/25 - Madison, WI. Live recording, “Recital of Original Works/A Sacred Concert” at Plymouth Congregational UCC.

A concert featuring almost four dozen original pieces, some cermonial (Deitz’s wedding trilogy), some classical (“The Border Suite”), some liturgical (the sacred concert which formed the second half of the recital). The concert was recorded live, on reel-to-reel tape, in front of a live audience.

10/24/25 - Pewaukee, WI. “Settle Down” book release at private home.

9/18/25 - Madison, WI. “Settle Down” book release at the Harmony Bar & Grill (guest artist).

9/5/25 - Madison, WI. Ritt and Wilder Deitz at D-Street Sessions.

6/6/26 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz School for Creative Music Spring Showcase.

4/5/25 - Madison, WI. East Side Acoustic Ensemble at Wil-Mar Center (guest artist).

3/13/25 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz School for Creative Music Winter Showcase.

12/19/24 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz School for Creative Music Fall Showcase.

12/6/24 - Madison, WI. Ritt and Wilder Deitz at North Street Cabaret.

7/27/24 - Madison, WI. Ritt and Wilder Deitz at Atwoodfest (Sugar Maple stage).

A set of original acoustic roots-rock, featuring compositions from both elder and younger Deitz, accompanied by John Minnich on bass, performed in front of a outdoor crowd at Atwood Avenue’s big annual festival.

5/17/24 - Baraboo, WI. Ritt and Wilder Deitz at Village Booksmith.

4/20/24 - Madison, WI. Ritt and Wilder Deitz at North Street Cabaret.

11/16/23 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz School for Creative Music Fall Showcase at North Street Cabaret.

11/8/23 - Madison, WI. Old Soul Gospel Band at Plymouth Congregational UCC (Director).

10/27/23 - Madison, WI. Ritt and Wilder Deitz at North Street Cabaret.

One of many “home-court” performances at Deitz’s favorite local venue.

9/25/23 - Madison, WI. East Side Acoustic Ensemble at Music in Performance (University of Wisconsin).

4/14/23 - Madison, WI. Ritt and Wilder Deitz at Oregon Correctional Institution.

3/24/23 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz School for Creative Music Winter Showcase at Cafe CODA.

12/2/22 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz School for Creative Music Winter Fall Showcase at Plymouth Congregational UCC.

11/19/22 - Madison, WI. East Side Acoustic Ensemble.

10/28/22 - Baraboo, WI. Ritt and Wilder Deitz at the Village Booksmith.

7/30/22 - Madison, WI. Ritt and Wilder Deitz at Grace Presents.

5/21/22 - Madison, WI. Ritt and Wilder Deitz at North Street Cabaret.

5/15/22 - Wilmington, NC. Ritt and Wilder Deitz at Ronald Sachs Violins.

5/14/22 - Vienna, VA. Ritt and Wilder Deitz at House Concert.

5/13/22 - Fort Thomas, KY. Ritt and Wilder Deitz at Parlor and Patio.

A small tour, spanning the eastern half of the country, performed in living rooms and music shops in front of standing-room-only crowds. Deitz led and accompanied on piano, mandolin, guitar, and vocals.

4/25/22 - Madison, WI. Ritt and Wilder Deitz at North Street Cabaret.

3/18/22 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz School for Creative Music Winter Showcase at Plymouth Congregational UCC.

11/13/21 - Spring Green, WI. Ritt and Wilder Deitz at Slowpoke Lounge.

11/6/21 - Madison, WI. East Side Acoustic Ensemble at Wil-Mar Center.

9/7/21 - Madison, WI. Ritt and Wilder Deitz at House Concert.

8/19/21 - Baraboo, WI. Ritt and Wilder Deitz at Concerts on the Square.

An outdoor performance for a festival crowd on Baraboo’s beautiful and historic downtown green.

8/14/21 - Madison, WI. Chance Stine Quartet at Cafe CODA.

6/11/21 - Madison, WI. Ritt and Wilder Deitz at The Sparrow’s Nest.

1/15/21 - Portage, WI. Ritt and Wilder Deitz at Zona Gale Theater.

12/18/20 - Madison, WI. Documentary Release of “No Detour: The East High School Black Music Ensemble.”

11/7/20 - Madison, WI. Ritt and Wilder Deitz livestream concert from Cafe CODA.

8/22/20 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz livestream concert from Cafe CODA.

A solo performance, given during the pandemic-era “lockdown,” broadcast from one of Madison’s premier jazz clubs. Deitz performed a set of improvisatory works on the club’s Yamaha grand piano.

1/23/20 - Madison, WI. “Y’all” vinyl release party at North Street Cabaret.

A concert celebrating Deitz’s first vinyl pressing, featuring a large ensemble (three horns, three vocalists, drums, percussion, bass, piano, guitar) and guests.

12/10/19 - Madison WI. Wilder Deitz at Metropolitan Place Holiday Party.

11/14/19 - Madison, WI. East Side Acoustic Ensemble.

10/19/19 - Fort Thomas, KY. Ritt and Wilder Deitz at Parlor and Patio.

10/18/19 - Bloomington, IN. Ritt and Wilder Deitz at House Concert.

A small tour, featuring a tight original set.

9/6/19 - Middleton, WI. Wilder Deitz Group at the Strollin’ series.

8/17/19 - Madison, WI. Piano Recital at Oakwood Village University Woods.

8/3/19 - Middleton, WI. Chance Stine Trio at Common Ground.

7/20/19 - Madison, WI. Richard Davis Lane Dedication.

7/19/19 - Madison, WI. East Side Acoustic Ensemble at Mother Fool’s Coffeehouse.

7/12/19 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Band at La Fete de Marquette (Sun Stage).

The second of 2019’s mainstage festival performances in Madison, featuring a large ensemble (piano, bass, drums, percussion, horn section, two vocalists).

6/24/19 - Oshkosh, WI. Wilder Deitz Group at Wisconsin Presenters Network Showcase.

6/9/19 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Group at Marquette Waterfront Festival (Main Stage).

5/18/19 - Southwestern WI. Wilder Deitz Singers at wedding.

4/26/19 - Madison, WI. East High School Black Music Ensemble at Jazz Dinner Dance.

4/18/19 - Madison, WI. LaFollette High School Black Music Ensemble at Fredric March Play Circle.

2/28/19 - Madison, WI. East High School Black Music Ensemble at Fredric March Play Circle.

2/23/19 - Madison, WI. Ritt and Wilder Deitz at Grace Presents.

12/13/18 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz at Metropolitan Place.

11/29/18 - Madison, WI. East High School Black Music Ensemble at Fredric March Play Circle.

11/17/18 - Madison, WI. “Horses and Smoke” record release party at Mother Fool’s (Ritt Deitz).

A performance celebrating a CD of originals and arrangements from the elder Deitz, featuring guitar, piano, hammered dulcimer, bass, and more.

11/13/18 - Lexington, KY. Wilder Deitz Singers at Raven House.

11/11/18 - Madison, WI. Jazz Brunch at HotelRED.

11/10/18 - Madison, WI. East Side Acoustic Ensemble at the Wil-Mar Center.

11/9/18 - Baraboo, WI. Ritt Deitz at Village Booksmith.

11/9/18 - Madison, WI. Appearance on Mud Acres, WORT 89.9 FM.

10/27/18 - Appleton, WI. Ritt Deitz at Harmony Pizza.

10/20/18 - Madison, WI. Ritt Deitz at house concert.

10/19/18 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Trio at UW-Madison French House Centennial Gala.

10/17/18 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz at private fundraiser.

10/11/18 - Madison, WI. Presentation at Richard Davis Tribute, Overture Center for the Arts.

10/6/18 - Louisville, KY. Ritt Deitz at house concert.

10/5/18 - Newport, KY. Ritt Deitz at York Street Cafe.

9/28/18 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz at Art In.

9/27/18 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz at North Street Cabaret.

9/25/18 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Quintet at Marling Apartments Grand Opening.

9/23/18 - Madison, WI. Ritt Deitz at James Reeb UU Church.

9/15/18 - Middleton, WI. Ritt Deitz at Common Ground.

9/9/18 - Madison, WI. Jazz Brunch at HotelRED.

8/31/18 - Madison, WI. Angela Puerta.

8/24/18 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Trio at Wisconsin Memorial Union Terrace.

8/3/18 - Middleton, WI. Chance Stine at Crossroads Cafe.

8/1/18 - Spring Green, WI. Wilder Deitz Singers at The Shitty Barn.

A sold-out performance at an old, remodeled barn along the river in Spring Green, featuring a large ensemble (piano, bass, drums, horn section, and two vocalists).

Summer, 2018 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Group at Overture Center for the Arts Rising Stars Competition. (Call-back)

Summer, 2018 - Madison, WI. Angela Puerta at Overture Center for the Arts Rising Stars Competition. (Call-back)

7/19/18 - Madison, WI. Angela Puerta at Sosonic.

7/8/18 - Madison, WI. Jazz Brunch at HotelRED.

6/21/18 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz at Coventry Village.

6/16/18 - Louisville, KY. Wilder Deitz Singers at Solid Light.

6/15/18 - Burlington, KY. Wilder Deitz Singers at house concert.

6/14/18 - Bloomington, IN. Wilder Deitz Singers at house concert.

A small tour featuring a stripped-down version of Deitz’s 2018 band- keyboard, guitar, drums, saxophone, and two vocalists.

5/25/18 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Trio at Wisconsin Memorial Union Terrace.

5/21/18 - Madison, WI. Working Draft Trio at Working Draft Beer Company.

5/11/18 - Cross Plains, WI. Wilder Deitz at Crossroads Coffeehouse.

5/3/18 - Madison, WI. East High School Black Music Ensemble at Forward Community Investments Annual Awards Ceremony.

4/29/18 - Madison, WI. East Side Acoustic Ensemble at Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center.

4/27/18 - Madison, WI. East High School Black Music Ensemble at East High School Jazz Dinner Dance.

4/18/18 - Madison, WI. Fundraiser for the East High School Black Music Ensemble at North Street Cabaret.

4/12/18 - Madison, WI. East High School Black Music Ensemble at Fredric March Play Circle.

4/5/18 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Singers at North Street Cabaret.

3/9/18 - Baraboo, WI. Wilder Deitz & Deja Mason at the Village Booksmith.

3/2/18 - Madison, WI. East High School Black Music Ensemble at Madison East High School.

2/16/18 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz & Friends Play Hip-Hop Music at North Street Cabaret

1/25/18 - Madison, WI. Ritt Deitz at The Whiskey Farm Benefit for Refugees International.

1/18/18 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz & Deja Mason at 2018 Madison Arts Commission Honors Event.

12/15/17 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Group at Ambrosia Co-op.

9/29/17 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Group at Behind the Beat, Memorial Union Terrace.

9/15/17 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Group at Prism Festival.

A spotlight performance during a short-lived but bright-burning local music and arts festival.

7/13/17 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Group "Summer Mixtape 2017" release.

5/4/17  - Madison, WI. Black Music Ensemble at Fredric March Play Circle.

5/1/17 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Group at UW-Madison Chancellor’s Undergraduate Awards Ceremony.

4/25/17 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Group on Wisconsin Public Television's 30 Minute Music Hour.

Deitz’s second appearance on Wisconsin Public Television, following a childhood feature accompanying his dad.

4/19/17 - Madison, WI. Ritt Deitz Trio at Our House.

4/14/17 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Group on 91.7 WSUM.

1/20/17 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Group at Der Rathskellar, Memorial Union Terrace.

12/16/16 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Group at Ambrosia Co-op.

11/10/16 - Madison, WI. Black Music Ensemble at Fredric March Play Circle.

10/6/16 - Stoughton, WI. Wilder Deitz Group at Stoughton Opera House.

8/25/16 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Group at Darbo-Worthington Peace Walk & Block Party.

An electrifying performance at an outdoor neighborhood festival, organized in part by Deitz.

8/6/16 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Group at Behind the Beat, Memorial Union Terrace.

7/22/16 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Group at Strollin' Main Street.

7/15/16 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Group "Child's Play" release at Ambrosia Co-op.

6/11/16 - Madison, WI. East High School Black Music Ensemble at Marquette Waterfront Festival.

4/16/16 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz & Ben Ferris at Grace Presents.

A set of chamber music and jazz from Deitz and bassist/composer Ferris.

11/20/15 - Madison, WI. Black Music Ensemble at Fredric March Play Circle.

10/30/15 - Madison, WI. East High School Black Music Ensemble, Webster and DJ Salinger at Goodman Community Center.

10/2/15 - Stoughton, WI. Wilder Deitz Group at Stoughton Opera House.

Deitz’s first appearance at the historic opera house theater, featuring an ensemble with two bassists, a saxophone, and a drummer.

8/15/15 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Trio at Grace Presents.

7/5/15 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Trio at Artisan.

5/22/15 - Madison, WI. East High School Black Music Ensemble at Strollin' Schenk's Corners

4/11/15 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz & Cooper Schlegel at Tempest Oyster Bar.

2/28/15 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Quartet at house concert.

2/13/15 - Baraboo, WI. Wilder Deitz Quartet at Village Booksmith.

1/15/15 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Group, DJ Salinger and the Deitz Family Band at The Cafeteria.

10/24/14 - Baraboo, WI. Wilder Deitz Trio at Village Booksmith.

10/18/14 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Trio at house concert.

9/25/14 - Madison, WI. Black Music Ensemble at Fredric March Play Circle.

4/17/14 - Madison, WI. Black Music Ensemble at Fredric March Play Circle.

8/16/13 - Baraboo, WI. Wilder Deitz Trio at Village Booksmith.

6/21/13 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Quartet at Brink Lounge.

6/6/13 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Quartet at Dobhan.

5/24/13 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Sextet at Kennedy Manor.

5/9/13 - Madison, WI. Wilder Deitz Trio at Dobhan.

2/13/13 - Madison, WI. Black Music Ensemble at Morphy Hall.

9/5/12 - Baraboo, WI. Wilder Deitz Quintet at Village Booksmith.