We are The Big Heart Kind, a folk trio featuring Maximiano, Dandy L. Freling, and Kati Katchever. We are here to entrust our love of folk music, harmonies, and poetry to you. We are here to braid our voices into something you can take comfort in.   St. Louis, Missouri’s The Goldenrods can be best … Continued

The Milwaukee based Chris Haise Band‘s (pronounced Hi-zee) music is a blend of hook filled ballads and toe tappers. Mixing Folk and Rock, Haise’s vocals have been described as Dylan meets Springsteen meets Petty, while his lyrics have been described as “smart new songwriting” and “Intense, Thoughtful Songcraft”. In 2017, Chris Haise released his solo album … Continued

deerfrance has been on NY's underground music scene for several decades. Known for her work with John Cale, Television and critically acclaimed Floor Kiss w/Dee Pop. A notable songwriter in her own right, she now collaborates with Kai Eric of Panther Burns, Rich Thomas of Floor Kiss & Bo Conlon of The BoDeans Prior to deerfrance, … Continued

​Moonglow is a pop-soul band fueled by the cosmic love-vibrations emanated from moonlit drives down ethereal boulevards. The band features the dynamic vocals and keyboard playing of leader Joe, driving funky riffs from guitarist Isaac, a Pop/Soul backbeat provided by rhythm section Brent and Sterling on bass and drums, and the unmatched sultry saxophone playing provided by Tyler. Their live shows aim to … Continued

Andrew Wayne & The Mud Creek Road is a rock, blues, and country band based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The group consists of Andrew Wayne, David Peltonen, Chris Newlin, and Paul Newlin. Grace Under Water is a psychedelic post grunge band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin,::" Doors at 7:00pm, Music at 8:00pm, $10

Resurrectionists, a band hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. History and Formation: The Resurrectionists came together in early 2019. The project emerged after the breakup of another band called Work, in which the bassist and singer/guitarist Joe Cannon were both members. Work had a mix of punk energy and slower, desperate-sounding songs. When Work disbanded due to the … Continued

The Riverwest Sessions is now The Cream City Sessions. We've invited Strangelander & The Steph Lippert Project to join us to celebrate the re-brand of the series and kick off the 2024 run of the series. The Cream City Sessions: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561494123638 Strangelander: https://www.facebook.com/gardenofsilenceandsound/ The Steph Lippert Project: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083511272682 Doors at 1:00pm, Film/Music at 2:00pm, No … Continued

Doors at 8:00pm, Music at 9:00pm, $10 Freezing Hands are coming to the Midwest for the first time ever from Tucson, Az.  Travis and Matt (Resonars) from the Knockout Pills doing catchy-as-hell 60’s-ish garage pop. https://thefreezinghands.bandcamp.com/ Chinese Telephones (2nd press of EP Release show) https://chinesetelephones.bandcamp.com/ No Motel (New Joey Turbo and Shaina doing electronic freaky … Continued

Chapped Lips is a four-piece alternative rock band based in Milwaukee. Fronted by Sam Kaffine, with Slater Gutierrez on lead guitar, Zach Schroeder on bass, and Jonah Mueller on drums. The group originated in Sheboygan, Wisconsin — after meeting in high school jazz band. They began by jamming in their basements for years, before hitting the … Continued

Hey der! We are pumped to be back at Linneman's to rock some groovy tunes this Saturday with 3 Bands! This time around we hand picked some funky openers for your listening pleasure. First off will be local band Kinetic featuring Chris Krellwitz, Harrison Dole, Peter Trueden, And Schultz. Next up will be Gabe Hammer … Continued

Linneman’s Riverwest Inn presents a unique showcase unifying tangential threads in the American folk tapestry.21+, 8pm, 7/25 HIGHLONESOME: Milwaukee legends famous for seamlessly traversing the spectrum of rock, folk, bluegrass, rockabilly, and punk while exploring, sorrow, rage, and regrethttps://highlonesome2.bandcamp.com/album/rock-n-roll JENNY PARROTT: the siren goddess of Austin whose 3-octave vocal range is as expansive as her … Continued

Once upon a time, three music nerds became best friends in college and formed Violet Wilder - a genre-bending group that explores sounds of alternative indie, rock & roll, and folk. VW's compositions incorporate piano, viola, acoustic & electric guitar, miscellaneous percussion, and (last but NOT least) sumptuous 3-part harmony. Sometimes they write unconventional melodies & … Continued

Detention is a Cleveland Ohio punk band.  In 2022 & 2023 it took home the award for “Best Punk Band” at the Cleveland music awards. https://www.facebook.com/detentionbandofficial 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. … Continued

Based on Stevens Point, Bare Ass Antlers is a rock band that loves to experiment with different styles of music ranging from punk, jazz, pop, folk, grunge, Midwest emo, and hardcore. The goal of every Bare Ass Antlers performance is to have fun, dance, and possibly get a little in your feels. Doors at 7:00pm, … Continued

Deep Cricket Night has come out of the pandemic with a sonic - style shift through the wormhole. We used the roots at the portal's gate as a ladder, climbing out of our past sound. The present sound regards fulfilling the new, post-pandemic range. For practical cliches, our sound is now akin to Joy Division meets … Continued

Second Hand Souls are a three piece modern rock outfit producing energetic, thoughtful tunes. Bad Year is a three-piece Milwaukee rock band. Of the Orchard is a Minneapolis Rock band. Doors at 7:00pm, Music at 8:00pm, $10

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Two Stars in the Vast Dark is a trans-centric sci-fi folk opera with original music and movement! A young space trucker and oddly self-aware bio-computer confront each other while stranded in the void. Can we connect across distance and difference? Found Creature is a Minneapolis based trans performing duo finding unique ways to tell queer … Continued

After living on opposite ends of the country for more than 10 years, brothers Jason Braatz (bass) and Adam Braatz (keys) reunited in Milwaukee to bring their dream band to life. Combining their vast experience as professional touring musicians with a love of boundary-pushing progressive rock and an eclectic style that pays homage to the … Continued

Ladders is a rock band from Milwaukee, WI!  Tonight’s show is a reunion! Luxi: electro pop goddess & multimedia artist Mourning Star   Doors at 7:00pm, Music at 8:00pm, $10

Spontaneous. Surprising. Weird. Energetic. Boozy. These are just some of the words that have been used to describe Milwaukee dark roots band Steering Ships With Empty Bottles. With an eclectic mix of traditional roots sounds, fast-paced punk and rock riffs, and soulful lyrics it's no wonder they've set themselves apart in an expansive musical landscape. … Continued

Whiskey and the Devil serves up an original, unrelenting, flight of Rock & Roll, saturated with grimy, 180 proof riffs and searing guitars straight from the still. Best enjoyed straight, no chaser. Adorable Vandals started as a side-project, playing a last-minute show for Bam-Bam and the Gigolos. They quickly congealed into a tight and high-energy … Continued

Lost Orange Cat burst onto the Milwaukee music scene in 2018.  Musically featuring their original songs inspired by a broad variety of styles and genres.  They are always pushing the boundaries of their creativity to find new sounds that feel familiar.  The band's live performance brings the force of a locomotive led by Josh Konkel's … Continued

Disposable Thumbs is a brand-new power pop trio from Milwaukee that mixes elements of smooth jazz, shoegaze, and psychedelia to create tunes as bizarre as they are addicting. Expect a constant flux between jangly grooves and fuzzed out fury (with a good dose of phaser). They played their first live show ever at Linneman’s in … Continued

Hiking Journal is an experimental music duo from Milwaukee. The group channels sounds and thoughts from the natural world, found media, language, folk and electronic music. Luke McGovern's songs run the gamut, at times carrying a country twang, and other times following a more mystical sound inspired by the fantastic. He has been described as … Continued