Maximiano Janairo, a Milwaukee-based singer-songwriter, has carved out a unique niche in the music scene with their soulful blend of heritage, identity, and raw human experience. Their debut album, “The Real Truth,” explores themes of growth and change, with songs that shimmer, echo, and glide through tales of memory and identity. The album features a variety of sounds, including piano, pedal steel, flute, and clarinet, and is supported by an all-star band of Milwaukee musicians. Maximiano’s music is described as lush, courageous, and ambitious, with a sound that captures the beauty of newfound wisdom. They are known for their willingness to write songs out of necessity, providing companionship for feelings that are too difficult or embarrassing to express. Maximiano’s artistic journey has been shaped by their parents and their deep connection to their family’s ancestry, and they embrace their identity as a mixed-race, non-binary, queer artist.
Liv LaFluv is a music maker and organizer in Bloomington, IN. Her music reaches into an imperfect world and spins beautiful yarns full of adventure, heartbreak, humor, and hopeful promise. Her voice draws you in with its effortless dynamic range. She has a fire in her belly and a twinkle in her eye! Watch out!
Moldy Tates is a West Coast transplant with roots in rural Wisconsin, known for blending folk punk and y’allternative into a distinctive, rhythmic guitar-driven sound. They began playing guitar, singing, and songwriting in the fall of 2023, quickly building a reputation for honest, sweet, and non-pretentious music.
Doors at 6:30pm, Music at 7:00pm, $10 – $20 Sliding scale