Open Stage Feature: Sam J – The Upside * February 18, 2026
Linnemans 1001 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesDoors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Sam J - The Upside!
Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Sam J - The Upside!
Waterspouts is a Alt-Country/Rock band from Milwaukee, influenced by artists such as Uncle Tupelo, David Berman, and Neil Young. Featuring both introspective lyrics and fuzzed out riffs, they are a celebration of the best parts of the genre. NIM: emotional rock band from Kyoto, Japan. Startographers: Dreamy Pop, Alt Rock. Indie, Lots of reverb! Lots … Continued
Kieran Porter is a musician based in Milwaukee, WI, known for his work with the band Night Fever MKE, which is a tribute band to the Bee Gees. The band has been active since 2022 and has become a premier Bee Gees tribute in Milwaukee. Night Fever MKE consists of local musicians such as Christian Porter, John Lenz, Kieran Porter, Tlalok Rodriguez, Peter Behlmer, Carl Erikstrup, and Riverwest legend Brett Westphal. The band specializes in Bee Gees repertoire and has been performing with intense conviction and burning passion.  Cosmic Lovechild is a Milwaukee-based band led by Christian Porter. It was conceived as an homage to the forefathers of R&B, rock and soul. The band's music evokes feelings of loss, love, longing, hope, dreams, and everything in between. They perform with intense conviction, burning passion, and commanding authority, leaving an indelible mark on their audience. The band's music is indebted to the big three: love, loss, and longing, and they are known for their heartfelt tunes that resonate with listeners. Shell Bells’ music is an intriguing blend of indie folk, sunshine rock, neo soul, and sound healing psychedelia. The artist behind Shell Bells, a sprite from Milwaukee, delivers her heartfelt songs straight from her soul. She uses guitar effects and vocals to create an amorphous … Continued
Featuring some of Milwaukee’s finest players from the jam band, jazz, and bluegrass scenes, If I Knew the Way is a project dedicated to celebrating rich points in American music. In this performance, the band explores the music that Bob Dylan & the Grateful Dead created by joining forces in the 1980’s. Far from being … Continued
Celebrate biking in February by coming to my release show of “Yeah Bikes!” And Music Video Premiere edited by @oochzilla (Chris Ouchie) at Linneman's Riverwest Inn featuring Mari Grace on Feb 22 at 2:22pm! If you’re passionate about biking, consider submitting a poem about bikes. I will select up to 10 poems to be read … Continued
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 Tim Knapp!
Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Blujae!
Heavy Bend is an alternative folk rock band from Milwaukee, WI, known for their deep and direct lyrics that speak to the tension between selfhood and togetherness. The band's music is influenced by the Violent Femmes, The Microphones, and Big Thief, with a focus on emotional drive and sincerity. They have released two singles, "Scared to Know" and "Sidetracked," and are currently working on their sophomore studio album. Their live performances are known for their earnest and evocative sound, with a blend of fuzz-saturated guitars, blunt drums, and melodic bass lines. Oh Well, Ok are 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. Disposable Thumbs is a power pop trio from … Continued
SSAANN: Spiraling between the realms of dreampop and shoegaze, SSAANN builds upon expansive reverb, hypnotic echoes, and vast guitar textures. Their debut album is set to be released in Spring of 2026 under Broken Palace Records. Faded Places is the product of years in the Milwaukee music scene, deep science, and happenstance. Comprised of songwriters, tradesmen and … Continued
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 Miss Dia!
Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Sabrina Prochaska!
"Bringing a fresh sound to the Milwaukee music scene, Digbii delivers a powerful blend of original composition and improvisation. Creating and performing music with a mix of catchiness and complexity, Digbii takes inspiration from diverse influences including the music we were brought up on - Steely Dan, Pink Floyd - and the music we’re listening … Continued
Eclecti-Pop! is (or, when in the U.K., are) the uniquely "almost-every-genre" melange of longtime folkie/rocker Laura Nash (drums/guitar), journeyman punk-pop bassist/guitarist Paul McComas and, up front, pop and baroque(!)-music maven Emily Quinn (keyboard/lead vocal). (Oh, and they're all active feminists.) The Chicago-based band's name came in reply to the question "What do you play?" (Alternate answer: Everything EXCEPT metal, gangsta rap, and arena-friendly hair-band … Continued
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 Bryon Cherry!
Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Barry Patton!
10KCK is a five-piece rock band from Milwaukee. They play catchy post-punk best described as Great Lakes Indie Sleaze. Their single "Boyfriend from Sheboygan" is streaming now. The Yellow Dog Club is a rock band from northern Wisconsin. Alexandra opens. Doors at 7:00pm, Music at 8:00pm, $10
The Bourbon Jockeys formed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and have built a reputation for delivering high-energy shows that blend classic R&B and blues, often encouraging audiences to dance with their infectious rhythms and spirited performances. Their music draws heavily on vintage soul and blues influences, creating a sound that feels both nostalgic and lively, appealing to … Continued
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 James Sokolowski!
Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Jordan Schuster!
Original Americana. The band consists of Mike Fredrickson, Bob Jennings, Dave Braun, Bruce Dean, and Robbie Gjersoe. Doors at 7:00pm, Music at 7:30pm, $10
A Musical Tribute to Paul "Fly" Lawson, with performances feature the music of The Dummy Club, The Alewives, Nicole and the Educators, Immortal Plants, Dr. Chow's Love Medicine, the Trashfest Allstars, Fly and the Swatters, and of course, Paulette. Facebook Event Page
PONS is a noise rock, post-punk esoteric group that released its latest album The Liquid Self” in October. The group includes drummer Jack Parker, percussionist Sebastien Carnot, and Sam Cameron on guitar and vocals. “The Liquid Self” is a rock opera about sailors lost at sea. RAINBOW COBRA is a Milwaukee based Rock project formed in … Continued
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 Anthony Halliwell!
Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Nate Jenkins!
Disposable Thumbs, My Melody, Wyvern, & Her Haunting Melody