The Milwaukee Polka Riot is America’s first and (as far as we know) only alternative polka festival. What began as a fever dream shared among Keith Gaustad, Tahrim Tatum and Evan Maruszewski, finally came to fruition for the very first time on October 21st, 2017. In clandestine meetings with Jim Rice, Eoin McCarthy and Frank … Continued

Sheebie, The Taxmen, & Lowboy coming in Thursday, September 11! Doors at 7pm, Music at 8pm, $10  

Sequoia is a folk singer-songwriter living in Portland, Oregon and raised in New England. Influenced by traditional American music, lyrically inspired. Travis picking, melodic finger-style, and singing in gentle texture. Songs through imagery and storytelling. Dandy Freling:   A highway-kind traveler combining a touch of the high and lonesome hollers of the Appalachian hill people with … Continued

The 3D Four is a gang of scrappy DIY upstarts beloved amongst the south-side MKE jam scene. The 3D Four is churning out local gigs, writing new original music & perfecting years of well-loved originals, although they're best known for their innovative take on classic rock & pop covers, with a repertoire that spans six … Continued

Hailing from Milwaukee's Riverwest, Oh Well, Ok takes a fuzzed out, yet catchy approach to slacker rock.  The band released their debut album "Infinite Monkey" in June of 2025, which takes influences from Pavement and Dinosaur Jr. to Charli XCX. Disposable Thumbs is a new power pop trio from Milwaukee that mixes elements of smooth … 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!! 4th Annual Hungry HeartsA Tribute to Bruce Springsteen for the Benefit of the American Heart Association Linneman’s Riverwest InnSaturday 9/20/20258:00 PM$10 donation. Johnston BrothersMaximianoPete FreemanSoup … Continued

Show your support for WAVE’s anti violence initiatives by attending a benefit performance at Linneman’s Riverwest Inn (1001 E. Locust Street) at 4 PM on Sunday, September 21.  Eccentric Acoustic (Scott Emmons, Sandy Stehling, Ruth Williams) and John Granzow have performed for many years in the Milwaukee area sharing familiar, up-beat swing, folk and rock … Continued

The Haggardlys formed in 2023 and are composed of veteran musicians on the Milwaukee music scene. Bruce Dean, Ted Jorin, Scottie K and Brian Scheehle make up the quarter and have come from diverse band experiences including; M545, Honolulu Millionaires, Honky Tonkitis, Bristlehead, Lack of Reason and Doghouse Flowers. A little bit of country and … Continued

The Bourbon Jockeys are an incredibly talented Milwaukee based band whose energetic mix of vintage R&B and Blues will surely get you all out on the dance floor. Formed in August 2013, The Grovelers were a project conceived by lifelong friends – vocalist Skip and guitarist Graff. They quickly added Dane on drums and bassist Lemonie Fresh. Based … Continued

Peppers & Pineapples:  Formed by musician and writer Andy Klain and musician and producer Greg Zupek in 2023, the duo joined forces to write, record and produce their debut album "Sweet Heat."  The duo met as bandmates in Hot By Ziggy, a reggae rock band from Milwaukee that formed in 2014. Previously, Andrew was part … Continued

Robot Witch is an electro psych, punk rock band from Milwaukee, WI. Described as synth rock with attitude, Robot Witch brings a sound that is unadulterated and true onto itself. Robot Witch Album Release!Our 11 song album is finally here entitled"Take Me To the Show" Robot Witch has recorded 9 new tracks with 2 remixes full … 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 have released their debut CD Dawn of Swivelization. Kismet is a … Continued

Wielding (perhaps) the only chromatic mountain dulcimer in all of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, April Dejon writes songs for angsty women and sad queers. LINKS: Spotify Bandcamp Instagram Kati Katchever (she/they) is a deep lover of the natural world who explores the spaces where light and body meet and co-create. Songpoet-filmmaker-visual artist Ghostcrab is a multi-instrumentalist and … Continued

Join us for a latin themed MKE Music Night, a celebration of music and culture Enjoy a diverse mix of Latin sounds from around the world starting with a special boleros set performed by your musical host Tlalók  Argentinian musician Cristian Sideral will then be making his Linneman's debut with an intimate solo set. Pulpa de Guayaba is a six-piece band from Milwaukee, WI, known for their diverse musical influences and bilingual approach. The band's name, meaning "Guava Pulp," reflects their blend of rock, soul, reggae, and psychedelic cumbia!  … Continued

The Bronswik Affair is a local band featuring: Tom Groff, vocals, guitar Brian Johnston, guitar Steve Nardelli, bass Joolz Kaczmarek, drums They are purveyors of melodic, cathartic, energetic rock. crimesXnature is an all original, queercore, eldercore, all #MKE band. Repeal & heal the crimes against nature. Crimes Against Nature is a local band that brings … Continued

Smoke N' Mirrors is a jazz organ trio from Milwaukee, WI, consisting of Gabriel Hammer (keys), Pete Geraci (sax), and Sam Kacala (drum set). The band has been playing together since 2018 and has released their first studio album, Wolf Party. They are known for their funk-soul sound and have recently released their third album, … Continued

Sequestered PuppiezAn evolving ensemble of dangerous fun!Cherylann Kelly: ukes, percussion, vocalsThor Jaquish: bass, vocalsPamela Kennedy: ukes, vocalsDave Blessum: slide, electric, and acoustic guitarMark Peterson: ukes, electric autoharp, vocals Doors at 6:00pm, Music at 7:00pm, $10 Donation

CAM CAMRYN is a songwriter, poet, guitar shredder, & music producer who writes & plays all original music. Tonight having an EP Release.  Cam is on tour from central Illinois. Maximiano’s music is rarely about just one emotion, moment, or person. Their debut album, “The Real Truth,” instead explores the way that experience flows through … Continued

Oister Boy is a four-piece punk powerhouse from Minneapolis, channeling chaos into catharsis with a sound that slashes through the noise. Ferocious and vulnerable in equal measure, their thrashy, emotionally raw music fuses jagged riffs, scream-along hooks, and moments of disarming clarity. Now into recording their first full-length album and fresh off a run of … Continued

The Present Age is an art-punk band from Oshkosh, WI. Finalizing their lineup in 2019, the group’s sound is marked by contrasting ambient and stiff guitars, dynamic control, and lyrical themes of consumerism, anti-capitalism, and absurdism. They are currently performing in support of their recent album, Avenues of Widespread Consumption. Sex, Fear is a band … 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 own … Continued

Acoustic Anarchy, a loose collaboration of a score of musical friends, presents the classic 1968 album Music From Big Pink by The Band, in its entirety, on Sunday October 26th, 2025. at 3:00 PM. All proceeds from this special program will benefit Planned Parenthood - Milwaukee

Plaza RC: Milwaukee Corridos, Originals and Covers Calakas Sonoras: Milwaukee Cumbia y Rock Death is a Business: Nomadic World Music Doors @ 6:30pm, Music @ 7:30pm, $15