Prolific Milwaukee artist Mike Fredrickson (appearance on Saturday Night Live, numerous Grand Ole Opry performances, and other major stages over the world!) is joined by some of the city's best musicians, including guitarist Jason Klagstad, keyboards and saxophonist  Bob Jennings, and drummer Dave Braun to form Bristlehead. Bring the dancing shoes or just relax and sample … Continued

Fred Bliffert has a long and storied career in Milwaukee and the national music scenes! Starting in the 1960’s Fred founded such renowned bands as Freddie & the Freeloaders, Hound Dog Band, Jelly, and Freddy & the Blifftones. Fred recorded two albums on major labels, and charted several hits nationally. He is also President & CEO … Continued

Jared Rabin‘s debut record, “Something Left to Say” was called “An Americana masterpiece” by American Songwriter Magazine. The title track won First Place Folk Song in the 2016 USA Songwriting Competition, and the self-produced record reached #15 on the Roots Music Report Americana Radio charts after receiving nationwide airplay. Jared started learning music at age … Continued

Jack Reed (drums) and Tommy Antonic Guitar) lead this new group of prominent Milwaukee musicians who are making a debut appearance. Dinosaur Rocket celebreates all that is beautiful about music from our American Culture, we incorporate deep Delta Blues, Psychedelic Rock, Soul, Funk, with an approach from the legitimate jazz tradition of improvisation.. Individually & collectively the … Continued

Join us for a boot stompin’, beer drinkin’, blues jammin’ celebration of American roots music at the legendary Linneman’s Riverwest Inn (1001 E Locust, Milwaukee) Friday, August 2 from 7:30-midnight. J.R. & The Strangers is teaming up with some of Wisconsin’s finest Americana musicians for Riverwest Roots Night II. Bring the whole crew. $7 cover. … Continued

The Oh Yeahs is an acoustic female trio featuring three of Chicago's top vocalists and multi-instrumentalists: Leslie Beukelman, Allison Orobia, and Sarah Marie Young. Each of these women has a diverse musical background, but they all have one thing in common: they love to make music and sing together, and it shows. The Oh Yeahs … Continued