Mambo Surfers are a Milwaukee-based band performing original electrified Americana. They claim kinship with rogue folk, jam rock, world music, jazz and blues via songwriting that is filtered through a socially conscious lens. Saji Villoth: Guitars, lead vocalsJason Spottek: Bass, vocalsLinda Orlandi: Drums, vocalsBo Johnson: Percussion, vocalsRon Jones: Guitars, lead vocals Cheaper than Therapy is a 5-piece … Continued

Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Hi Score brings classic video game soundtracks to life with styles ranging from rock, jazz, fusion, and Latin to other genres. With nostalgic melodies from beloved game franchises like Mario, Zelda, Halo, Sonic, and more, Hi Score offers a fresh take through improvisation and high-energy performances. Influences include Japanese fusion bands … Continued

Some very talented Milwaukee musicians/poets come together to remember the amazing era when New York City and East Coast folk music blazed a creative trail thru the streets of Amercia.  Taking part in the project and covering these artists of the late 1950's thru the 1960's: Matt Davies -  Michael Hurley Deadelijk -  Dylan and … Continued

Powered by Louie Lucchesi’s unmistakable voice, Louie & The Flashbombs perform original songs co-authored by Lucchesi and veteran Milwaukee songwriter Mike Benign. The Flashbombs’ songs blend Lucchesi’s love of 1970s New York City rock with Benign’s knack for hooky alternative pop. Rounding out The Flahsbombs are a Who’s Who of Milwaukee musicians: drummer Bo Conlon (BoDeans, Pat … Continued

Celebrity Sighting are a new band from Madison led by Tyler Fassnacht, aka Baby Tyler, and Danielle Tucci. They play ragged garage-pop that pleasingly merges hard-charging rock ‘n’ roll with the kind of indie-pop that proliferates from Oceania and the Midwest alike — “fuzzy bubblegum,” as see/saw calls it. With Fassnacht and Tucci shouting piercing melodies together … Continued

Join us for the 화이팅! Open Mic on Saturday, February 8!  Poets, musicians and performers are welcome! Donations at the door support J.K. Lee City Youth Martial Arts, a local Riverwest 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing youth and families, who would otherwise not have access, an opportunity to learn martial arts. Classes foster mutual respect, confidence, discipline, and good … Continued

All Messed Up XIII Fri. Feb 14th & Sat. Feb 15th at Linneman’s Doors Open at 7pm each night , bands at 8pm. $5 each night at the door 21+ ALL MESSED UP XII SCHEDULEFriday 2/148:00 8:40 9:20 10:00 10:40 11:20 12:00 12:40 Saturday 2/158:00 8:40 9:20 10:00 10:40 11:20 12:00 12:40 It's the officially the 13th year of All Messed Up, Milwaukee's annual randomized musical experiment!The drawing was … Continued

All Messed Up XIII Fri. Feb 14th & Sat. Feb 15th at Linneman’s Doors Open at 7pm each night, bands at 8pm. $5 each night at the door 21+ ALL MESSED UP XII SCHEDULEFriday 2/148:00 8:40 9:20 10:00 10:40 11:20 12:00 12:40 Saturday 2/158:00 8:40 9:20 10:00 10:40 11:20 12:00 12:40 It’s the officially the 13th year of All Messed Up, Milwaukee’s annual randomized musical experiment!The drawing was fantastic! Thank … Continued

Adorner is the new psychedelic prog-rock force, with a mission to adorn their creation “for the sake of beauty alone”. The group is the brainchild of songwriter Madeline Stadel, and is based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ADORNER is known for the powerful lyrics and evocative vocals of Madeline, combined with celestial song structures, with instrumentation fully … Continued

Boney Fingers, Born and raised in Milwaukee, creates an absolutely unique atmosphere sure to entertain music fans of all ages. Boney Fingers transports their audience through many musical vistas and soundscapes, and produces an enjoyable and unforgettable experience. Established in 1990, Milwaukee's own Boney Fingers draws on three decades of Rock & Roll to make … Continued

Francesca & the Night Sky CD Release w/ Bernie Bernhoft Doors at 1:00pm Music at 2:00pm, No Cover Prolific songwriter Francesca played the Milwaukee area for years solo and as leader of the well-loved “Francesca and the 440 Hum”. Francesca and guitarist Tom Plutshack were casually acquainted from the local music scene and when she … Continued

If I Knew the Way is a very new group comprised of Milwaukee music virtuosos Garrett Waite (Guitar), Ernest Brusubardis IV (Fiddle), Dan Budziszewski (Keys), Jordan Kroeger (Bass), and Jack Reed (Drums). Together they explore and improvise the music that Bob Dylan & the Grateful Dead created by joining forces in the 1980's. Doors at … Continued

Sequestered Puppiez cover a fun selection of songs, that give a nod to multiple musical genres, styles, and decades. Our instruments range from ukuleles, bass, guitar, and autoharp, while multi-part harmonies bring it all together! The Sequestered Puppiez are: Thor Jaquish,(electric bass. drum, vocals) Mark Peterson, ( ukulele, autoharp, vocals) Pamela Kennedy, (ukulele ,washboard ,vocals), … Continued

Pat & The Pissers are an indie punk rock quartet from Indiana, consisting of vocalist Alex Beckman, guitarist Matthew Keyser, bassist Alex Kilmer, and drummer Connor Host. The band released their debut album, America’s Dream, in 2019, their follow-up, Soil, in 2022, and a new EP, Growth, in 2023. Chapped Lips is a four-piece alternative rock band based in Milwaukee. Fronted by … Continued

The Bourbon Jockeys are an incredibly talented Milwaukee based Blues and R&B combo.   Formed in August 2013, The Grovelers were a project conceived by life long friends vocalist Skip and guitarist Graff. They quickly added Dane on drums and bassist Lemonie Fresh. Based out of Milwaukee, WI, The Grovelers are a high energy rock & roll … Continued

A very talented original band for just several months, White Dry Pages are three weathered music nerds and a new young buck bassist. Ricky Ganiere, Rob Bueno, Ryan Elliott & Donovan Ganiere are ready to bring the alt-country singalongs and messy rock n’ roll to Linneman’s on March 14th, 2025. Also on the bill this … Continued

Bella Brutto is a veteran Milwaukee rock band playing an eclectic mix of original and danceable cover tunes from the far reaches of your odd cousin’s vinyl collection. Depending on Bella’s mood, you may hear The Monkees or System of a Down, Marcy Playground or The Squirrel Nut Zippers. And then… the accordion comes out! Our … Continued

Beats Workin’ Though not unique it is no less true that Beats Workin’ is the outgrowth of a series of jam sessions attended by 5 guys who love traditional bluegrass music, while believing the genre is not set in stone- that through the joy of making music, tasteful and creative contributions are waiting to be … Continued

Dandy Freling:   A highway-kind traveler combining a touch of the high and lonesome hollers of the Appalachian hill people with the low-down, dusty grooves of the cosmic cowboys, Dandy has created a unique sonic banquet sure to satisfy the hunger of any weary passerby. A boot stompin’ finger picker with remnant hollers of the greats of … Continued

Fightin’ Bob is a 5-piece “Frog Rock” (funk/prog rock) band whose members hail from across the greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin area.  They play originals and covers, ranging from prog rock (ELP, King Crimson, Pink Floyd) to funk/jazz fusion (The Meters, Stevie Wonder, Weather Report) to jam bands/psychedelia (Grateful Dead, Santana, and Jimi Hendrix) and even their … Continued

MKE Music Night w/ TBA Soon!