Open Stage Feature: Chris Haise * August 12, 2026
Linnemans 1001 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesDoors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Chris Haise!
Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Chris Haise!
Mary Rodgers is a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, performer, and educator whose dynamic career spans genres and stages across the country. Originally from Milwaukee, WI, Mary earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on saxophone from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in 2006. With a reputation for versatility and soulful expression, Mary has performed … Continued
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 Seth Copeland!
Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is John Gorman!
https://linktr.ee/anythingyouwantband https://www.anythinguwant.com Anything You Want is a folk-rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. In the summer of 2024, lightning struck the earth, an angel, and Anything You Want was born. At their shows, you’ll find yourself swept away by addictive riffs, powerful vocals, and pure magic onstage. Their energy is infectious and electric, their sound a loving homage … Continued
Jake McKelvie has traveled the DIY touring circuit in the US and UK for over a decade, carving out a niche for himself as a songwriter and performer. Known for his off-kilter "stream of self-consciousness" lyricism, he sings his songs either as a solo performer or with his newly minted backing band, "the New Old … Continued
The Unexpected Return of John Kruth and the Atomic Croutons including Mike Kashou - bass, Jasper Kashou - sax and flute, Steve Bear - percussion, and Peter Roller - guitar! With twelve solo albums to his credit John Kruth is a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/composer who plays mandolin, guitar, banjo, flute, harmonica and sitar. John currently leads the … Continued
Maribelle Holmes is a nonbinary Milwaukee mom who began as a poet and picked up guitar, now they have an album out called evolve or repeat with a goal of helping people heal through music. Spreading healing through music and reiki, tonight Maribelle releases her new album Evolve or Repeat! The Upside (Sam Jansen) is a … Continued
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 Bodega Rat.
Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Maribelle Holmes.
Subtropolis is an electro-prog-noir duo based in St. Louis, Missouri. Known for their blend of future-garage, "trash-prog," and dark synthesizer sounds, the project frequently plays local venues around the Midwest. https://www.instagram.com/subtropolisss —————— https://primitivebroadcast.bandcamp.com Three-piece noise rock band from Milwaukee. Street talk in the dissonant sprawl since 2018. Urban skronk is the new disco. "They remain … Continued
Original Americana. The band consists of prominent Milwaukee veterans Mike Fredrickson, Bob Jennings, Dave Braun, Bruce Dean, and Robbie Gjersoe! Doors at 6:30, Music at 7:30, $10
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 Blue Lotus!
Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Sam (The Upside).
Van Tripper Single Release wsg Byrdbrain. VAN TRIPPER is a new project from guitarist/vocalist Patrick Van Bibber. BYRDBRAIN fuses alternative rock, jazz, and electronic music, playing original tunes and covers from influences like Radiohead, Wayne Shorter, the Grateful Dead, Super Mario, Bowie, and the Beatles. Featuring Brendan Demet on guitar and vocals, Michael Ritter on … Continued
The Milwaukee Polka Riot is America’s first and (as far as we know) only alternative polka festival. What began as a fever dream shared among Keith Gaustad, Tahrim Tatum and Evan Maruszewski, finally came to fruition for the very first time on October 21st, 2017. In clandestine meetings with Jim Rice, Eoin McCarthy and Frank Chandek, the … Continued
Brief Candles are a Milwaukee, Wisconsin–based indie rock and post-dream pop band known for their lush, layered sound and live shows that draw comparisons to My Bloody Valentine, Pale Saints, and Doves Last. The group was originally formed in Peoria, Illinois, before relocating to Milwaukee, where they have remained active for over two decades. The … Continued
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 TBA!
Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Sabrina Prochaska!
Igniting every stage with passion, BAMM’s songs and performances blend rich roots music with touches of Southern rock and funk—brought to life through dynamic musicianship and high-energy improvisation. Their sound invites both deep listening and toe-tapping fun, drawing in fans from diverse musical backgrounds. Lead guitarist and singer-songwriter Bo Messer grew up on blues and … Continued
“Jonathan Burks teams up with Dave Gelting, Didier Leplae and Nathan Kilen for the latest iteration of Jon Burks’ Band, bringing on bass, electric guitar and Rhythm and Blues. A little less country, a lot more Rock and Roll, Burks continues to move forward exploring demons and ideas with psychedelic warmth and self-deprecating wit.” Erin … Continued
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 TBA!
Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Dave Farwell!
The Fatty Acids are a Milwaukee-based rock band known for their energetic, genre-bending "scramble-pop". Formed in 2008 in Riverwest, a block away from Linneman's, the group built a dedicated following with their self-produced albums and dynamic live shows. Their September 2026 shows will be the first time playing live in a decade. More details to … Continued
The Fatty Acids are a Milwaukee-based rock band known for their energetic, genre-bending “scramble-pop”. Formed in 2008 in Riverwest, a block away from Linneman’s, the group built a dedicated following with their self-produced albums and dynamic live shows. Their September 2026 shows will be the first time playing live in a decade. More details to … Continued