Past Events from March 6, 2017 – July 21, 2026 – Linneman's Riverwest Inn Past Events from March 6, 2017 – July 21, 2026 – Linneman's Riverwest Inn

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Featured Reader: Robin Christie * June 1, 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 Robin Christie!

$3

Open Stage Feature: Ethan Munson * June 3, 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 Ethan Munson!

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

The HWAITING (화이팅) Open Stage Fundraiser * June 5, 2026

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

The HWAITING (화이팅) Open Stage is a vibrant open mic event held at Linneman's Riverwest Inn in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was launched by City Youth Martial Arts (CYMA) as a fundraiser and community engagement project, with the first event taking place in September 2024. The event is hosted by Marika Holbusz, a singer-songwriter and martial … Continued

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Featured Reader: Jeff Giese * June 8, 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 Jeff Giese!

$3

Open Stage Feature: Ben Koshick * June 10, 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 Ben Koshick!

Free

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

Featured Reader: Goldilocks * June 15, 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 Goldilocks!

$3

Open Stage Feature: Quentin Goehrig * July 8, 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 Quentin Goehrig!

Free

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

Featured Reader: Benjamin Gray * July 13, 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 Benjamin Gray!

$3

Open Stage Feature: Bryan Cherry * July 15, 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 Bryan Cherry!

Free

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

Featured Reader: My Poetry Speaks * July 20, 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 My Poetry Speaks!

$3