Open Stage Feature: Danise Esswein * May 6, 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 Danise Esswein!
Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Danise Esswein!
Drive-a-tron is an indie-rock/dance band mixing together heavy grooves, unexpected harmonies, pulsing keyboards, and poly-rhythmic lyrics as ingredients in a joyous musical burrito. Lightweight and easy to pack, Drive-a-tron is typically run by one person (Paul Vash - Madison, WI) who writes the songs, plays the instruments, makes the videos, and changes the oil. Dancing, … Continued
Rock for Hong Fundraiser Start time: doors at 7, show at 8 Cost: $10 at the door Performers: Ryan Mason, Mostly, Orange Drink, Dave Purcell and the Contradictions Francesca Hong is a mom, service worker, chef, and community organizer. The daughter of immigrants and a proud Madisonian, a Democratic state representative and democratic socialist. … Continued
The voice between worlds—channeling the energy of air and water through indie soul, folk, and poetic flow. Blujae’s music is a sacred space for vulnerability, joy, and remembrance of unconditional love. Rooted in authenticity and guided by freedom, Blujae Robbie Sender is a Milwaukee based singer songwriter, blending elements of country, folk, and roots music … 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 Kathrine Yets!
Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Lila Rose!
Sushi Cowboy is an energetic rock band hailing from Milwaukee, WI. Their music blends elements of blues, alternative, indie, folk, and classic rock. The band consists of the following talented members: Evan Hummer: Keyboards Dave Williams: Drums Noah Rueckl: Bass, vocals Jake Ringelstetter: Rhythm guitar, vocals Brandon Messmer: Lead guitar, vocals "The Taxmen", a Milwaukee-based band, … Continued
Luke Callen is a songwriter – singer – instrumentalist and poet who spends most of his time living in the Upper Midwest – where the prairie meets the big woods and the rivers all run to the Mississippi. He will be releasing his latest Album – “Fool’s Spring” – on April 1st 2026. Recorded in … Continued
Afterbirth Cartoons is a steady explosion of sardonic beat punk influenced by everything from Nirvana and the Dead Kennedys to Tenacious D and the Beat Generation. Their music is straight-forward, earnest, and biting as they strike out at the world. Bloom the Arctic is an Alternative/Reggae band split between Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin. Formed in May … 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 Timothy Kloss!
Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is J.R. Wesley!
Courtesy Call is toll free psychedelic indie! The Rest is a band based in Madison, WI - Electro Lobotomy Collective The Night Painters are an indie rock band. Doors at 7:00pm, Music at 8:00pm, $10
Waterspouts is an Alt-Country/Rock band from Milwaukee, influenced by artists such as Uncle Tupelo, David Berman, and Neil Young. Featuring both introspective lyrics and fuzzed out riffs, they are a celebration of the best parts of the genre. Heavy Bend and Teenage Ice Age have joined the bill Doors at 7:00pm, Music at 8:00pm, $10
The music of John Lennon comes to life with many of Milwaukee’s finest musical acts taking part to help raise awareness for sensible gun laws. Benefit for Wisconsin’s Anti Violence Effort (WAVE) & The National Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence! Join us for this always fun event of great music by one of the masters! New start … 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 Desmond Bone! No Poets Monday - Happy Memorial Day!
Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Lily Matteson!
Crow Eater is a Country-Fried Folk-Rock music thought form perpetrated by Wisconsin based musician and artist Jaems Murphy. At its core, Crow Eater is the sound of a rootsy folk country inspired rowdy American heartbeat rolling down from the mountains and across the land. Jaems crafted songs and stories telling tales of hard times, bad … Continued
Sapsucker is excitable, expressive, high energy, and full of vim and vigor. Chirpy guitars and ample hooks meet a bouncing and tumbling rhythm section in our ecstatic mixture of pop and rock; we don't stop jumping, dancing, and smiling once we start, and we bet you'll be doing the same! Breakup Tour is a Milwaukee-based … Continued