Ladders is a rock band from Milwaukee, WI!  Tonight's show is a reunion! https://www.facebook.com/laddersmke/about https://laddersmke.bandcamp.com/album/ladders-ep Vanity Plates is post-butt-rock for fans of Jeopardy but not the college tournament. From the Midwestern landscapes of Michigan, and the vinyl collection of parents' basements, are Valentiger. Doors at 7pm, music at 8pm, $10

Folk, roots, hop storytellers in the business of detangling ancestral knots. Raw and real, The Never DeadBeat Poets combine harmoniously blended lyrics over guitars and ambient percussion, weaving intimate and introspective stories that captivate the soul. Opening will be Casey Stokes of Spare Change Trio! Doors at 7pm, Music at 8pm, $10

Long Mama’s music blisters with the heart and grit of someone who has lost hard, loved harder, and licked her burns until they stung then silvered. In a drafty attic just west of the Milwaukee River she grew up on, you’ll find songwriter Kat Wodtke (Wood-key) raking through notebooks in search of a salve: words, … Continued

Get down for another GLAM good time with Cynthia Starich Ft. Chris Hanson + The Gang on Thursday, May 18th! This high energy show is taking off like a runaway train for another night of witty – realism with a western flare! Bust out that leather and lipstick and sing along to power anthems, rock … Continued

The Trusty Knife celebrates the vinyl rerelease of their self-titled album from Dusty Medical Records, with a return to their wild and inspired live show, at one of the first venues they ever played.  Records will be available.  They are supported by sets from two of the most exciting rock and roll acts in the … Continued

The Best Westerns meld instrumental virtuosity and the powerful charm of classic songs old and new, from way out West to Tin Pan Alley. Some call it swing, some call it jazz, some might think it’s rockabilly, and some even call it western music. And that’s how you know it’s Western Swing. The six-piece ensemble … Continued

Doors at 6:30pm, Showtime 7:30pm.  $10 at the door “Playing in the band” and busting out the jams!!! Deadelijk is a group of Milwaukee based musicians who interpret Grateful Dead music and revel in the spirit of improvisation that the music inspires. While the world may not need yet another Dead cover band, our hope … Continued

The Swivels play funky original rock & roll, and just released their debut CD Dawn of Swivelization. The five-piece band 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 Breadmen are a four-piece instrumental group that love … Continued

Ya-Ya Biggs transcends space, time, and genre. The members, however, are just some pals who are pretty much down for w/e. Doors at 6:30pm, Music at 7pm, $10

A fantastic evening of solo artists featuring Chris Darby w/ Matthew Davies, Maximiano, & Jorge Vallentine.  A songwriter's showcase "not to be missed!" Doors at 6pm, music at 7:00pm, $10  

Seattle retro-rockers SAM RUSSELL & THE HARBORRATS are back in the Midwest for the first time in 6 years.  Join them at Linneman's Riverwest Inn in Milwaukee for an evening of pure vintage rock n' roll Sam & band are famous for their throwback sound and originals that evoke the sound of late 50s rockabilly … Continued

We are bringing back our show series to Linneman's for our Third annual latin night We will be celebrating hispanic heritage month by supporting our local latin musicians and artists This year we'll be featuring the musical stylings of Pulpa de Guayaba & Los Mitoteros with more acts to be announced... There will also be local art … Continued

Iowa City native Sam Knutson is an incredible talent, a traditional folky whose skillful guitar work and songwriting pop right off the page. His new album “Donkey Island” is receiving rave reviews, and this performance will serve as an album release! Buy “Donkey Island” on Bandcamp: https://samknutson.bandcamp.com/album/donkey-islandSpotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/5o91iphr4gmodSzCXC0zPF?si=Aag5TYlBRpa7gEJV1bRdvQ   Bio:  After ten years running and writing … Continued

Maple Stave (Durham, North Carolina) Since 2003, Andy Hull (baritone guitar), Evan Rowe (drums), and Chris Williams (baritone guitar, vocals), have written songs to overwhelm. In 2019, Chris Rasmussen (bass) joined to add even lower-end. Arguments, their 3rd LP, due August 2023, is an explosive amalgamation of what’s come before and a tense, heavy album of loud … Continued

5PM to Nowhere is an alt-pop project formed in 2020 by Milwaukee singer-songwriter Jacob Webb. Evoking the emotional balladry of Coldplay and the thematic songwriting of Sufjan Stevens, he explores his own experiences and hopes in his music. Webb’s musical journey began following the passing of his father when he was eight years old; searching for … Continued