The Canvasmen hail from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. If Bob Newhart would have had a third major sitcom, it would sound like this. ABOUT PAY THE DEVIL Forged in the middle of a cold Wisconsin winter, Pay The Devil plays an eclectic mix of original, bluegrass, folk, Irish, Americana, obscure, and outlaw country tunes. THE BEGINNING Pay … Continued

Please take note of revised lineup! Sarah Morris has a habit of missing the forest. From the day the Minneapolis based singer-songwriter picked up a guitar, armed with the bone-deep memory of her parents’ well-loved record collection and rooted in the storytelling fire of a Mary Chapin Carpenter tune, she’s been too busy crafting love letters … Continued

Cheaper than Therapy is a 5-piece Milwaukee band that taps into your musical memories from the 60s, 70s and 80s. The core of the band (Gary Reistad, Steve Lirely and Scott Mutch) has been together for 25 years. Newcomers Kevin McMahon and John Hoylman help round out the sound. The music and companionship is Cheaper Than … Continued

We are bringing back our show series to Linneman's for the FOURTH Annual Latin Night We will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by supporting our local Latin musicians and artists Linneman's Riverwest Inn is a staple music venue for our local musician community, you won't wanna miss this EPIC art & music showcase 7pm … Continued

Mythic Mystics tribute to the 50th anniversary of Funkadelic's album Standing On The Verge Of Getting It On. Friday 9/27/24 at Linneman's Riverwest Inn. With special guest Brendan Demet. Also featuring other choice funk tunes plus original material by our frontman Bryan Cherry. Don't miss this special event... Funk is its own reward!7pm doors, 8pm … Continued

Hungry Hearts · A Bruce Springsteen Tribute · for the benefit of the American Heart Association!  Numerous great Milwaukee artists take on their favorite Springsteen gems. All for a great cause!!  Artists taking part include: Tim Wright Jon Knudson Ben Harold The Johnston Brothers Zach Pietrini Band The Riverwest Aces JT & the Congregants with SaxyCass … Continued

The brainchild of singer/songwriter Kira Leadholm, Madame Reaper sets herself apart with angular synth-pop melodies, hyper-produced arrangements, and elaborate harmonies. Her unconventional lyrics and dominatrix persona offer a veiled critique of the way female performers are reduced to tropes, and of gender power imbalances in the industry and in society. Throughout 2021 and 2022, Kira … Continued

The Wild Western Avenue Roots Ensemble plays Country/Folk/Western Swing and is from Chicago, IL.  Tonight they make their debut performance in Milwaukee. The members consist of:  Manuel Adduci - Banjo, Ethan Aronson - Mandolin and Backing Vocals, Brian "Tank" Blankenship - Bass, Scott Cary - Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar, & Chelsea Dvorchak - Viola. … Continued

Sunday afternoon matinee:  Doors at 3:00pm, Showtime 3:30pm.  $15 at the door “Playing in the band” and busting out the jams!!! Deadelijk is a group of Milwaukee based musicians who interpret Grateful Dead music and revel in the spirit of improvisation that the music inspires. While the world may not need yet another Dead cover band, our … Continued

toLoveandRescue is Jeremy (Lead Vocals), Aaron (Bass), Paul (Guitar). A group of guys who enjoy playing/writing music to inspire and empower others to live a life of Hope. Their songs remind you that life is worth living for others and how in our times of struggle, doubt and darkness, we can persevere through this with … Continued

Colin O'Brien CD Release w/ Bill Camplin!  One current, and one former, renowned Milwaukee songwriters join forces, with Colin releasing his newest record Thirteen! Colin O’Brien’s music is informed by the past and speaks to the present.  A playful performer, Colin delights his audiences with fiery melodies, groovy rhythms, soulful lyrics, fancy footwork and old … Continued

CitySlang features original music from veteran songwriter Doug Chasteen, with musicians from legendary Milwaukee bands including The Exotics, Indonesian Junk, Silk Torpedo, Six Wives, & many others. The Mighty Deerlick are a punk rock band from Milwaukee, WI. The band formed in 1989 when the members of The Slow Pedestrians (Dave Reinholdt, Dan Franke, Mike … Continued

Experience an intimate Thursday evening! Doors open at 6pm, melodies washing over you from 6:30-10pm.  Featuring an inspiring lineup: Tlalok, igniting the night with rhythm, JC Munguia, serenading us with his latin style, Whitney Rose, enchanting us with her voice, Mike Yellick, captivating our hearts, Mr E, bringing his unique flair, and our headliner, Bob Cat, … Continued

Max & the Fellow Travelers EP Release w/ Old Pup, & Dandy Freling / Doors at 7pm, Music at 8pm, $10 Armed with little but a 6-string, a harp rack and a stack of songs that harken back to the wrought folk rock of yesteryear, Max Niemann packs a punch that is as heartfelt as it is … Continued

Sunday Drive is a band from Milwaukee, Wl whose songs have a driven and hopeful tone. Fusing classic rock alternative and modern indie & pop influences, the band delivers a fresh approach to an open, honest, and guitar-driven sound. Originally a cover band, their first album, Coming Up for Air, began as a creative experiment … Continued

Grace Under Water is a psychedelic post grunge band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  With epic riffs, intoxicating grooves and timeless melodies the band is one of a kind. Ah.. Cripes! Adam Dosemagen Bass, Steve Schara Drums, Zacke Lyons Guitar, Eric LeMieux Lead Door at 7:00pm, Music at 8:00pm, $10

School of Rock Shorewood Fall Showcase Doors at 6:00pm, show at 6:30pm.

Mary Don't Care is MKE folk punk/emo. Pete McDermott of Ladybird:  Peter McDermott is frontman for Milwaukee’s preeminent good-time country band, Ladybird, who, has been kicking since 2021, releasing EPs filled with lounge car love songs, honky tonk mamas, and redneck raceways. Tonight, Peter will be solo. My Melody is a band from Milwaukee comprised … Continued

CASSINI ECHOES is a versatile indie rock band from Milwaukee, layering atmospheric textures, dynamic structures and earworm melodies. Their debut album, “The Only Way Out Is Through” will be released tonight! Cellist Janet Schiff and Percussionist Renee Bebeau create the bold and vibrant new sound of NINETEEN THIRTEEN. A cello made in Romania in the … Continued

Ryan Meisel Quartet Album Release party, available for the first time on Vinyl! Jarred “Electric” represents one of the biggest musical risks Ryan has taken on a recording project. Stretching boundaries, he wanted to capture the edginess of 80’s and 90’s rock and heavy metal along with the fusion of the 1970's. Playing through an … Continued

Bunk Bed is a Milwaukee based indie art rock band that consists of Corey Gibb, Chris Ouchie, Nicholas Ouchie and Bob Schaab. Their influences range from psych, surf, metal, jazz, and everything in between, making their songs a journey of genre bending glory. The band formed in the summer of 2022 and released their debut … Continued

The Swivels is a five-piece band and includes a mix of veterans: drummer Dan Glaser, bassist Paul Ryan, guitarist Chris Peterson, songwriter, keyboardist, and singer Carter Hunnicutt, and presenting Caleb Hunnicutt on vocals & percussion. The Swivels play funky original rock & roll, and recently released their debut CD Dawn of Swivelization. Bernie Bernhoft is a … Continued

Milwaukee musician Yonat Piva is a singer-songwriter guitarist who performs under the stage name Dovekeeper. Her songs vary from introspective 70s AM radio singer-songwriter acoustic tracks, contemporary blues rockers to world and roots soundscapes. Before returning home to Milwaukee, she was performing around the San Fransico Bay Area since 2011 as ‘Yonat & Her Muse’ … 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