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Open Stage Feature: Casey Karhu * April 2, 2025

Linnemans 1001 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Casey Karhu!

Free

Glitzy EP Release w/ Rainbow Cobra, & Oh Well, Ok * April 4, 2025

Linnemans 1001 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Glitzy is a five-piece band formed with influences as eclectic as their members. Their lineup of two guitars, synthesizer, drums, and bass come together to create riffy, dense, slacker-rock soundscapes. They have been writing, recording, and performing in the Milwaukee DIY scene since 2022. RAINBOW COBRA is a Milwaukee based Rock project formed in 2022 … Continued

$10

J.T. & the Congregants w/ 10KCK, & Chrystal Gales * April 5, 2025

Linnemans 1001 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

JT & the Congregants, who blend a shot of Rock, a dose of Americana, a dash of Fingerstyle and a spoonful of Rhythm & Blues – All coming together in originals and covers! Joining the bill is 10KCK. Chrystal Gales (aka Stephen Ziel of Pet Engine!) will kick things off at 7:30 7:00pm Doors, 8:00pm … Continued

$10

The Swivels w/ Combustor * April 6, 2025

Linnemans 1001 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

The Swivels is a five-piece band and includes a mix of veterans: drummer Dan Glaser, bassist Paul Ryan, guitarist Chris Peterson, songwriter, keyboardist, and singer Carter Hunnicutt, and presenting Caleb Hunnicutt on vocals & percussion. The Swivels play funky original rock & roll, and recently released their debut CD Dawn of Swivelization. Combustor is a Milwaukee-based combo formed in … Continued

$10

Featured Reader: Mario the Poet * April 7, 2025

Linnemans 1001 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Milwaukee’s esteemed and longest-running poet’s open mic! Linneman’s opens at 7:00 pm at which time the sign-up list is put out! Poets Monday begins at 7:30pm. Featured reader usually goes on around 8:30pm. Tonight’s feature is Mario the Poet!

$3

Open Stage Feature: Craig Berry * April 9, 2025

Linnemans 1001 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Craig Berry!

Free

Hwaiting Open Mic Fundraiser * April 10, 2025

Linnemans 1001 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Hwaiting Open Mic fundraiser for J.K. Lee Taekwondo. More info TBA! Doors 6:30, Music 7:30, $10 Suggested Donation

$10

Veterans for Peace Benefit featuring Tom Neilson * April 12, 2025

Linnemans 1001 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

An evening of music, satire, and social commentary with Tom Neilson, a Massachusetts singer-songwriter and activist, to benefit Veterans for Peace Milwaukee. Neilson provides a voice for those who believe in the power of folk music to effect change. It’s a return engagement for Neilson, who delighted audiences at past VFP benefits, this will be the … Continued

$20 – $30

Featured Reader: Ellen C. Warren * April 14, 2025

Linnemans 1001 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Milwaukee’s esteemed and longest-running poet’s open mic! Linneman’s opens at 7:00 pm at which time the sign-up list is put out! Poets Monday begins at 7:30pm. Featured reader usually goes on around 8:30pm. Tonight’s feature is Ellen C. Warren!

$3

Open Stage Feature: Ashes & Sand * April 16, 2025

Linnemans 1001 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Ashes & Sand!

Free

Bristlehead CD Release * April 18, 2025

Linnemans 1001 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Prolific Milwaukee artist Mike Fredrickson (appearance on Saturday Night Live, numerous Grand Ole Opry performances, and other major stages over the world!) is joined by some of the city’s best musicians to form Bristlehead.   An early Friday evening performance to release his newest CD, come and sample some of the hundreds of songs that have been … Continued

$10

Featured Reader: Miss Dia * April 21, 2025

Linnemans 1001 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Milwaukee’s esteemed and longest-running poet’s open mic! Linneman’s opens at 7:00 pm at which time the sign-up list is put out! Poets Monday begins at 7:30pm. Featured reader usually goes on around 8:30pm. Tonight’s feature is Miss Dia!

$3

Open Stage Feature: Zoei * April 23, 2025

Linnemans 1001 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Zoei!

Free

Dusty String Band Single Release w/ Rich & Dusty * April 24, 2025

Linnemans 1001 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

The Dusty String Band is a fledgling group that was formed and named under the loose supervision of the artist named Dusty Pockets. The band uses traditional bluegrass music as a launching pad into other genres that highlight angelic vocal harmonies and virtuosic improvisation including but not limited to jazz, rock, pop and jam music. … Continued

$5

The Periodicals w/ The Pedal Tavern All-Stars * April 26, 2025

Linnemans 1001 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Formed in 2013, The Periodicals are a British/American Wisconsin-based ten-piece band featuring guitars, horns, keyboards, violin, and sensational vocals that have been earning rave reviews for their tight live sets and unique blend of northern soul and alternative rock. Whether its on the festival stage or in the intimacy of a downtown bar, the Periodicals rock the house … Continued

$10

Featured Reader: Di Minardi

Linnemans 1001 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Milwaukee’s esteemed and longest-running poet’s open mic! Linneman’s opens at 7:00 pm at which time the sign-up list is put out! Poets Monday begins at 7:30pm. Featured reader usually goes on around 8:30pm. Tonight’s feature is Di Minardi!

$3

Open Stage Feature: Nate Jenkins * April 30, 2025

Linnemans 1001 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Nate Jenkins!

Free

Natalie Sue & the Steed w/ Kati Katchever, & Bitch Creek * May 2, 2025

Linnemans 1001 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Natalie Sue and The Steed is newfangled country from Milwaukee, WI Kati Katchever:    Songpoet in hues of high blue and deep amber, a flute-throated loon catching light between dusk and dawn. Kati often performs a mix of intimate, genre-defying originals while also imbuing some good ol’ countryfolk covers with her soulful, home-grown style to … Continued

$12

WURK w/ Chili the Band * May 3, 2025

Linnemans 1001 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Wurk is a 6-piece funk-fusion group that formed in Madison, WI in 2016.  Inspired by Snarky Puppy, Umphrey’s McGee, Herbie Hancock, and many others; their innovative original songs and ambitious interpretations of popular covers offer an impressive multi-genre exploration of funk, jazz fusion, prog rock, reggae, and more. Described by Isthmus Magazine as “summer-jam-perfect”, their sound … Continued

$10

Featured Reader: Trunk Bussa

Linnemans 1001 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Milwaukee’s esteemed and longest-running poet’s open mic! Linneman’s opens at 7:00 pm at which time the sign-up list is put out! Poets Monday begins at 7:30pm. Featured reader usually goes on around 8:30pm. Tonight’s feature is Trunk Bussa!

$3

Open Stage Feature: Two Women * May 7, 2024

Linnemans 1001 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Two Women!

Free

Jesse Tyler Frewerd and Dan Lepien * May 8, 2025

Linnemans 1001 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Stories and Songs, a night of country music by Jesse Tyler Frewerd and Dan Lepien JESSE TYLER FREWERD Jesse Tyler Frewerd is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran turned singer-songwriter, based in Menomonee Falls, WI. His musical journey took root after his deployment in Iraq in 2004, where music became more than a passion—it became a … Continued

$10