Claire Wellin is a singer, writer, multi-instrumentalist, educator, and organizer who uses music-making to open us up—to each other, to ourselves, and to new ways of seeing and being. Claire leads the surrealist folk band Youth in a Roman Field, is the lead singer of the indie rock powerhouse San Fermin, and is a proud … Continued

Under his moniker Orillia, Andrew Marczak follows the long tradition of folk music’s more progressive stewards, commanding audiences with his unique bracing tenor and skeletal arrangements. His debut self-titled record, which was tracked completely live, acoustic, and straight to tape at Jamdek Recording Studios in his hometown of Chicago, marries the quotidian poetry of Sam … Continued

Sushi Cowboy is an energetic rock band hailing from Milwaukee, WI. Their music blends elements of blues, alternative, indie, folk, and classic rock. The band consists of the following talented members: Evan Hummer: Keyboards Dave Williams: Drums Noah Rueckl: Bass, vocals Jake Ringelstetter: Rhythm guitar, vocals Brandon Messmer: Lead guitar, vocals Kieran Porter is best known … Continued

Sam Jansen (The Upside) is a singer/songwriter from Milwaukee, WI writing and performing midwestern/emo/folk on an acoustic guitar. Placing the capo and strumming chords are channels of emotion, honesty, and hope. The Upside is a rush of heartfelt pop indie rock melodies that find a way to get stuck in your brain and put a … Continued

Morally Gray is a five-piece indie folk band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, known for blending indie folk with a slight alternative confessional twist. The group features guitar, percussion, piano/keyboard, and bass/hand percussion, with Gray writing the songs and all members contributing vocals. Their sound is described as indie folk with an alternative edge, often leaning into confessional and emotionally raw themes. This … Continued

Lily Slay has a voice like velcro, molasses, and campfire ashes. Milwaukee by way of Charleston, SC, she cut her teeth playing with The Royal Tinfoil, slingers of rock Americana, garage blues, dumpster pop, and pluff mud party jazz debauchery. Slay and her impressive wig collection now call the Cream City home, where she’s working on … Continued

Farewell Moonlight is the alternative rock/post punk project by Wisconsin based brothers James and David Webb. Through lyrically descriptive world building, grungy guitars, and powerfully intricate drumming, Farewell Moonlight deliver a unique and compelling perspective on the initial pain and healing that ensues after significant loss. The Present Age is an art-punk band from Oshkosh, WI. Finalizing … Continued

JT and the Congregants are a Milwaukee-based band blending rock, Americana, fingerstyle guitar, and rhythm & blues into a mix of originals and covers. They are known for their organic, jam-session feel and a sound that fuses tight songwriting with inventive instrumentation. The group’s music is described as a “shot of rock, a dose of … Continued

The SPEAK PRESENTS team and some of our friends been working hard to bring you this open mic event. We are strong supporters and believers of spreading epilepsy awareness. This is our first benefit show like this, but decided to use our platform to support a cause and educate the community. This will be an … Continued

The Midnight Purchase – Orlando Peña is a Milwaukee-based singer and songwriter for the award-winning, americana/soul folk band, The Midnight Purchase.  He makes use of a commanding vocal ability to recount tales from his years in the High Sierra mountains of Nevada, to the low, vast plains of rural Illinois and countless places in between. … Continued

The Canvasmen make enthusiastic, funk-driven rock and roll. They like to embrace a healthy rumble and will travel exclusively by circus train when they go on tour. Collectively, they measure just shy of 18 feet tall. Opening will be Jim Demski Doors at 7:00, Music at 7:30pm, $10

Sequestered Puppiez cover a fun selection of songs, that give a nod to multiple musical genres, styles, and decades. Our instruments range from ukuleles, bass, guitar, and autoharp, while multi-part harmonies bring it all together! The Sequestered Puppiez are: Thor Jaquish,(electric bass. drum, vocals) Mark Peterson, ( ukulele, autoharp, vocals) Pamela Kennedy, (ukulele ,washboard ,vocals), … Continued

“Nod to Bob” is a tribute to one of the world’s all-time truly great songwriter’s – Mr. Bob Dylan. 2026 marks the 28th annual event, which always doubles as a fundraiser for a critically important local charity – Milwaukee’s Hunger Task Force, during its most needy time of the year!  This night before Thanksgiving event … Continued