Past Events from March 6, 2017 – September 8, 2026 – Linneman's Riverwest Inn Past Events from March 6, 2017 – September 8, 2026 – Linneman's Riverwest Inn

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Open Stage Feature: Lily Slay * July 29, 2026

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

Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Lily Slay!

Free

Featured reader: Mac Watson * August 3, 2026

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

Milwaukee’s esteemed and longest-running poet’s open mic! Linneman’s opens at 7:00 pm at which time the sign-up list is put out! Poets Monday begins at 7:30pm. Featured reader usually goes on around 8:30pm. Tonight’s feature is Mac Watson!

$3

Open Stage Feature: Brad Lee Curtis * August 5, 2026

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

Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Brad Lee Curtis!

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

Featured reader: Raindog * August 10, 2026

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

Milwaukee’s esteemed and longest-running poet’s open mic! Linneman’s opens at 7:00 pm at which time the sign-up list is put out! Poets Monday begins at 7:30pm. Featured reader usually goes on around 8:30pm. Tonight’s feature is Raindog!

$3

Open Stage Feature: Chris Haise * August 12, 2026

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

Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Chris Haise!

Free

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

Featured reader: Seth Copeland * August 17, 2026

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

Milwaukee’s esteemed and longest-running poet’s open mic! Linneman’s opens at 7:00 pm at which time the sign-up list is put out! Poets Monday begins at 7:30pm. Featured reader usually goes on around 8:30pm. Tonight’s feature is Seth Copeland!

$3

Open Stage Feature: John Gorman * August 19, 2026

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

Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is John Gorman!

Free

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

John Kruth & the Atomic Croutons * August 22, 2026

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

The Unexpected Return of John Kruth and the Atomic Croutons including Mike Kashou - bass, Jasper Kashou - sax and flute, Steve Bear - percussion, and Peter Roller - guitar! With twelve solo albums to his credit John Kruth is a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/composer who plays mandolin, guitar, banjo, flute, harmonica and sitar. John currently leads the … Continued

$10

Maribelle Holmes Album Release w/ The Upside, John Gorman, & Chris Darby * August 23, 2026

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

Maribelle Holmes is a nonbinary Milwaukee mom who began as a poet and picked up guitar, now they have an album out called evolve or repeat with a goal of helping people heal through music.  Spreading healing through music and reiki, tonight Maribelle releases her new album Evolve or Repeat! The Upside (Sam Jansen) is a … Continued

$10

Featured reader: Bodega Rat * August 24, 2026

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

Milwaukee’s esteemed and longest-running poet’s open mic! Linneman’s opens at 7:00 pm at which time the sign-up list is put out! Poets Monday begins at 7:30pm. Featured reader usually goes on around 8:30pm. Tonight’s feature is Bodega Rat.

$3

Subtropolis w/ Primitive Broadcast Service, Vile Bees, & 10KCK * August 28, 2026

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

Subtropolis is an electro-prog-noir duo based in St. Louis, Missouri. Known for their blend of future-garage, "trash-prog," and dark synthesizer sounds, the project frequently plays local venues around the Midwest. https://www.instagram.com/subtropolisss —————— https://primitivebroadcast.bandcamp.com Three-piece noise rock band from Milwaukee. Street talk in the dissonant sprawl since 2018. Urban skronk is the new disco. "They remain … Continued

$10

The Mosleys * August 29, 2026

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

Original Americana. The band consists of prominent Milwaukee veterans Mike Fredrickson, Bob Jennings, Dave Braun, Bruce Dean, and Robbie Gjersoe! Doors at 6:30, Music at 7:30, $10

$10

Featured Reader: Blue Lotus * August 31, 2026

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

Milwaukee’s esteemed and longest-running poet’s open mic! Linneman’s opens at 7:00 pm at which time the sign-up list is put out! Poets Monday begins at 7:30pm. Featured reader usually goes on around 8:30pm. Tonight’s feature is Blue Lotus!

$3

Van Tripper Single Release wsg Byrdbrain * September 4, 2026

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

Van Tripper Single Release wsg Byrdbrain. VAN TRIPPER is a new project from guitarist/vocalist Patrick Van Bibber. BYRDBRAIN fuses alternative rock, jazz, and electronic music, playing original tunes and covers from influences like Radiohead, Wayne Shorter, the Grateful Dead, Super Mario, Bowie, and the Beatles. Featuring Brendan Demet on guitar and vocals, Michael Ritter on … Continued

$15

The Milwaukee Polka Riot * September 5, 2026

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

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 Chandek, the … Continued

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