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Waterspouts Album Release w/ Heavy Bend, & Teenage Ice Age * May 23, 2026

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

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

$10

“Peace thru Music” – A John Lennon Tribute w/ many acts! * May 24, 2026

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

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

$15

Crow Eater w/ Chet Garrett, & Keshena Armon * May 29, 2026

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

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

$2 – $15

Sapsucker w/ Breakup Tour, & Socially Suspect * May 30, 2026

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

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

$10

Linneman’s 33rd Anniversary w/ many acts! * May 31, 2026

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

Linneman's Riverwest Inn first opened its doors in 1993.  May 31st we celebrate 33 years of great music, great fun, and an action-packed yet laid back entertainment atmosphere to hopefully help soothe the soul. On this 31st of May please enjoy: 12:30pm:  Shell Bells 2:30pm:  Natalie Sue & the Steed 4:30pm:  If I Knew the … Continued

Free

Chrystal Gales w/ The Dirty Sweet * June 4, 2026

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

Chrystal Gales is five Milwaukee musicians with way too many side projects and just enough free evenings to make something happen. Stephen Ziel (vocals, guitar) co-founded the legendary Pet Engine, and Steve Vorass (drums) has kept time for Newski, I'm Not A Pilot, Mixtape, and more. Together they anchor the songwriting and production—power-pop hooks with … Continued

$10

Mouthful (Minneapolis) w/ Shoobie, & In Shining Armour * June 11, 2026

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

Mouthful is words and sounds Minneapolis indie rock bean, chloe, emily, mia, and alex. Oshkosh legends SHOOBIE exist to rock your socks off!! The music and the lyrics can feel so ominous and yet it’s hard to listen without smiling.  The band is comprised of Isaac Lamers, Leah David, Nick Matteson, Nick Morrissey, and Parker Sweeney.  They explode … Continued

$10

Mas Verde w/ Courtesy Call, and Kieran Porter * June 12, 2026

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

Mas Verde is a fusion of Rock, Blues, Jazz, and Psych. Starting out of Milwaukee, WI, Mas Verde is a music collective formed around the songs written by lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Zach Spiegler. Inspiration behind the music of Mas Verde ranges from The Cars, The Beach Boys, and David Bowie to more modern acts … Continued

$10

Tommy Goodroad (Album Release) w/ Max & the Fellow Travelers, & Alewives * June 13, 2026

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

"With his Midwest-inspired music and cowboy charm, Tommy Goodroad possesses damn near all the qualities one could want from a modern country singer,” says Corrine Robinson of Music Mecca. Blending the folksy charm of Midwestern roots music with the rollicking sensibilities of classic honky tonk, Tommy Goodroad’s unique brand of country rock & roll shines … Continued

$12

Hoodah Thunket * June 14, 2026

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

Hoodah Thunket is a group of Milwaukee music veterans that play a variety of originals and covers — mainly rock and blues. Doors at 1:00pm, Music at 2:00pm, a donation to Music6s - a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the mental health of veterans, first responders, healthcare workers, and their families, is appreciated!

Donation

The Rogue Electrics w/ The Unrulies, & Overflow * July 10, 2026

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

The Rogue Electrics are an independent alternative blues-rock band and recording artist based out of Milwaukee Wisconsin. Their mission is to create a catalog of original music with a classic sound and put on quality live performances of those songs as a band. The Rogue Electrics primary musical influences are heavily based in classic rock, … Continued

$10

“Still Messed Up” – 2nd AMU Reunion Show! * July 11, 2026

Missing All Messed Up? Curious about the event and want a taste before you sign up?Join us for the 2nd STILL MESSED UP!!!  An AMU reunion show featuring these bands from past years! Sticky Drips Bluesy Floozy AL Gore Rhythm Cat Shaped Hole Cryptids Slopsink Johnny and the Georgia Run Offs (formerly Trash Pandas in Pajamas) … Continued

$10

Pancho the Kidd w/ Ellie Jackson, & Joe Cannon * July 12, 2026

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

Pancho The Kidd, Cosmic Americana bard of the Boston-based band Old Wave, shares his tender melodies and earnest, heartfelt songs with Milwaukee for the first time, accompanied by a few local and Chicago musician friends. Joining him on the bill is the luminously ascending folk of Ellie Jackson and the steeped-in-lore ditch gospel of Joe … Continued

$10

Breakup Tour w/ Red Quean, North by North (CHI), & Osseo * July 16, 2026

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

Breakup Tour is a Milwaukee-based bubble grunge supergroup formed in 2020 by four friends during the pandemic. The band blends elements of grunge, indie rock, and experimental textures, with all four members contributing vocals, songwriting, and instrumentation breakuptour.bandcamp.com+1. Band Members & Roles Nat Otto – Drums, Man Random Sam Schrader – Guitar, Bureaucratic Drift D.H. Thomas – Guitar, Omnichord, The Unitaskers Amy Upthagrove – Bass, June Gloom, … Continued

$10 – $12

Electrophonic Tonic w/ Combustor * July 17, 2026

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

Comprised of veteran rockers Cliff Ulsberger and Roy Anderson - Guitars, Joel Beskow - Drums and Daniel James - Bass, Electrophonic Tonic is a power quartet designed to sonically assault you with a potent elixir of Pub, Punk and Garage Rock & Roll with an occasional dash of Twang or Jangle. The band mines a … Continued

$10

Oh Well, OK w/ LOBI, TOOMS, & Disposable Thumbs * July 18, 2026

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

Oh well, Ok is a noise rock band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The band plays noisy tunes reminiscent of 80’s and 90’s indie bands such as pavement and dinosaur Jr. The heavy use of distortion and loud guitar noise also takes a leading role in the group. LoBi and the Big Sleep is the project of … Continued

$10

WYVERN w/ ForEach Loop, & Tea Service! * July 24, 2026

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

7/24/26 7:30 - BrandonH (short dj set) 8pm - Tea Service is an indie rock band from Milwaukee made up of Amy Runquist (vocals, puppetry), Jason Sidabras (electric guitar), Hannah Pardee (bass, vocals), and Matt Runquist (drums, acoustic guitar). They combine tuneful vocals with a solid base of pop hooks, with a little bit of performance … Continued

Free

Daniel Villarreal w/ Gabe Hammer Organ Trio * August 6, 2026

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

Daniel Villarreal moves fluidly from psychedelia and jazz to Latin rock, fusion, funk, blues, ballads, and soul, shaping these influences into ​a​ sound that is personal and unmistakable. At the center of his music is the beat: a grounding, propulsive groove that engages both body and mind, live or on record. His collaborators span a … Continued

$10

Cryptocracy w/ Brain Density, & Choppernaugt * August 7, 2026

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

Cryptocracy: 10-10:45 Based out of Milwaukee, WI, Cryptocracy blends hard hitting alternative metal with dark humor and a love for all things conspiracy theory into a high energy live experience.  Brain Density: 9-9:45 Brain Density is an alternative/punk band from Milwaukee Wisconsin formed by Lead vocalist/guitarist Dave Biskobing that does a mix of original music … Continued

$10

Mary Rodgers Menagerie w/ Jon Mroz * August 15, 2026

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

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

$10

Anything You Want (Mpls.) w/ Heavy Bend, & Bowvee * August 20, 2026

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

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

$10

Jake McKelvie w/ Caley Conway, & Liv Mueller * August 21, 2026

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

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

$10