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November 2018

The Lone Canary

November 3, 2018 @ 6:00 pm

The Lone Canary is a Folk/Americana duo comprised of Rockford, IL musicians Jesse Fox and Heather Camacho. They have an acoustic, rootsy sound echoing the styles of legendary folk artists. Jesse, a solo artist since 2008, and Heather, who occasionally played and sang with him, officially joined forces in June of 2014 to form The Lone Canary. In the latter half of 2014, they embarked to create their first album together. After 7 months of the recording/producing process, they independently…

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February 2019

Good Morning Bedlam at GMH

February 2, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
Gibson Community Music Hall, 211 W. College Ave.
Appleton, WI 54911
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Good Morning Bedlam has become an innovative force in the midwest folk scene. Their shows are known for their contagious energy, with members careening about the stage, jumping and dancing with a wild playfulness. With tight soaring three part harmonies, and thumping kick-drum, they captivate their audience night after night with no intention of slowing down. Every song is a unique twist on what is generally dubbed as folk music.We want to surprise our audience from song to song. Rather…

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Nick Foytik

February 28, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Free

www.nickfoytik.com   Hailing from the pines of Northern Wisconsin, Nick began playing guitar at 15. From early on, his songs have shown a connection to the blues, soul, and rock n’ roll. Now, with more than 20 years of experience, Nick continues to work as a guitar for hire, but spends most of his time getting his own music heard. As his solo act moves around the Midwest growing momentum, he also focuses on the Nick Foytik Band, catching the…

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March 2019

Chaminade Women’s Chorus Fundraiser

March 15, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
$16

Join us for the 2nd annual Chaminade Women's Chorus Fundraiser. Once again there will be great music, food, raffles and so much fun. Lineup The Ultrasounds Shoobie TBA Proceeds will benefit the programming of Chaminade Women's Chorus including the BRAND NEW Girls Rock Fox Cities program. Doors 6PM Music 7PM Price $15 Purchased in person from a Choir Representative $16 Online Ticket Tickets purchased online will be available at a Will Call line under the name of the purchaser the…

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Women in Music

March 21, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Gibson Community Music Hall, 211 W. College Ave.
Appleton, WI 54911
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Free

*FREE ADMISSION* As you probably gathered by it's title, this special evening is centered around women in music. It features close-up performances with just 3 of the midwest's many hard working female singer/songwriters. On this night, we have the honor of presenting: -Amelia Ford, https://www.facebook.com/ameliafordmusic/ -Brianna Kocka, https://www.facebook.com/briannakockamusic -Genevieve Heyward, https://www.genevieveheyward.com/

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Kurt Gunn Band

March 28, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Free

*FREE ADMISSION* http://www.kurtgunn.com/ You may not have heard of Kurt Gunn; he's far more interested in writing and performing music than promoting himself. But with five solo albums to his credit, and nominations for Singer Songwriter of the Year, and Male Vocalist of the Year by the Wisconsin Area Music Industry, Gunn's fan base has grown steadily, as his talented guitar work, turned phrases, and unique, impassioned songwriting continually garner attention in Green Bay and beyond. Kurt tastefully appropriates whichever…

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April 2019

Jason Schaefer w/ Rex

April 11, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Gibson Community Music Hall, 211 W. College Ave.
Appleton, WI 54911
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Free

*FREE ADMISSION* Jason Schaefer (from Tate Rooper), will be performing his uniquely soulful selection of acoustic rock music with the assistance of guitarist Max Kresch. Rex (from More Then Merry) will be there, kicking the night off with an opening solo acoustic set as well! Join us at Gibson Music Hall (downtown Appleton) for a night of LOCAL, live, original acoustic music! https://www.facebook.com/jasonschaefermusic

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Feed the Dog & Ginstrings

April 13, 2019 @ 9:00 pm
Gibson Community Music Hall, 211 W. College Ave.
Appleton, WI 54911
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8:00pm Doors I 9:00pm Show $10 ADV I $12 Early Arrival (5-7pm) I $15 (7pm-Close) Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feed-the-dog-ginstrings-tickets-56338344505 Feed the Dog is an eclectic and action-packed, high-energy, jam-rock-grass band. The Appleton based group features masterfully crafted fiddle, Kottke like finger pickin' acoustic six and twelve string guitar, funky bass lines, and percussive soul. The band started in July of 2015 and has been relentless playing festivals, theaters, and clubs alongside regional and national touring acts. Freshmen album "Sheep" out now.…

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May 2019

Szlachetka w/ Matt Blake

May 9, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Gibson Community Music Hall, 211 W. College Ave.
Appleton, WI 54911
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$15

Join us for an awesome night in our intimate venue with Szlachetka and Matt Blake. Szlachetka doesn't get around to us very often, and space is limited, so get your tickets now! Purchase tickets here: https://szlachetkagmh.brownpapertickets.com/ $15 pre-sale or $18 at the door. https://szlachetkamusic.com/prolific-americana-songwriter/

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June 2019

Helen Exner & Friends

June 7, 2019 @ 8:00 pm
Gibson Community Music Hall, 211 W. College Ave.
Appleton, WI 54911
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*FREE ADMISSION* https://www.facebook.com/helenexnermusic/ Helen Exner returns from Florida for an exclusive evening to play good music with old friends! Jay Stulo(guitar), Drew Hicks(bass), and Ryan Corb(drums) and of course, Helen Exner(keys and vocals). Helen Exner grew up playing piano from the age of 5, writing down her first melody at age 8. The daughter of a doctor and nurse, she spent her childhood in different states and countries. These experiences influenced her love of history and culture, bringing her from…

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Copper Box

June 8, 2019 @ 8:00 pm
Gibson Community Music Hall, 211 W. College Ave.
Appleton, WI 54911
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Copper Box, one of WI's favorites, that brings melodic folk rock originals and covers featuring the multi instrumentalists, Danny & Michelle Jerabek. Copper Box is a genre-bending celebration of fusion roots rock that channels the rowdy communal feel of a small-town party with their refreshing, gutsy, americana sound of artists like the legendary Esteban Jordan (the Jimi Hendrix of the accordion), Doug Sahm, Clifton Chenier, Los Lobos, and CCR...a must see! https://copperboxband.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YZMC0wn6ak

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Old Soul Society

June 13, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Gibson Community Music Hall, 211 W. College Ave.
Appleton, WI 54911
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*FREE AMISSION* Links: Official - www.OldSoulSociety.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/OldSoulSociety Youtube - www.youtube.com/OldSoulSociety Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldsoulsocietyband Twitter - www.twitter.com/oldsoulsociety Old Soul Society brings their Americana Folk Rock show to Gibson Music Hall in Appleton, Wisconsin on Thursday June 13, 2019 from 7:00 - 10:00pm Bio: Old Soul Society is a Wisconsin-based act, rooted in Americana with branches into Folk, Rock, Soul, Pop, Country, Blues & more. Fronted by Singer/ Songwriter Derek Ramnarace on Vocals & Guitars and featuring a cast of…

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Fallen Firefighter Family Benefit

June 22, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
Gibson Community Music Hall, 211 W. College Ave.
Appleton, WI 54911
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Free

The event cover photo says it all. Let's come together as a community through music to help the family of fallen firefighter, Mitchell Lundgaard. We cannot thank enough, all those involved to help make this happen! They include, but are not limited to: -Appleton Downtown -Willems Marketing & Events -105.7 WAPL -91.1 The Avenue -WFRV Local 5 -The Post-Crescent (Appleton-Fox Cities, Wisconsin) -BConnected, LLC -Kyle Megna, Coyote Brother, Kurt Gunn, Cool Waters Band -Everyone else for their ideas and sharing…

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July 2019

NICK ANDERSON & THE SKINNY LOVERS

July 6, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Gibson Community Music Hall, 211 W. College Ave.
Appleton, WI 54911
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$10

Saturday, July 6th General Admission | 21+ Showtime 8PM $8 in advance | $10 at the door (no ticket fees) Get your ticket now by clicking the ticket link right here: https://www.nickandersonandtheskinnylovers.com/store/p19/NickAndersonAppleton.html#/ BIOGRAPHY After the release of their first two EPs, Ephrem Pts. 1 & 2, Nick Anderson & The Skinny Lovers (NASL) partnered with Tinderbox Music in Minneapolis, MN. Their first radio promo landed them a number 1 chart position in Florida, and a number 8 position in North…

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Thunder & Rain + No Show Cadillac

July 11, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Gibson Community Music Hall, 211 W. College Ave.
Appleton, WI 54911
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*FREE ADMISSION* No Show Cadillac - 6pm Thunder & Rain - 8pm 21+ Only ABOUT THUNDER AND RAIN Thunder and Rain is a 4-piece acoustic Americana band from the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Consisting of acoustic guitar, mandolin, dobro, and upright bass, Thunder and Rain seamlessly blends their favorite elements of bluegrass, country, pop and alt-rock to cultivate their own take on the American roots music traditions. Driven by the catchy choruses and dreamy melodies sung by Erinn Peet-Lukes, the band…

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Andrea VonKampen + Auralai

July 28, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Gibson Community Music Hall, 211 W. College Ave.
Appleton, WI 54911
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*FREE ADMISSION* Add extra fun to your Sunday Funday as Andrea von Kampen & Auralai will be performing live at Gibson Music Hall on July 28th, at 3:00 PM. Doors at 2pm with mimosas and bloody marys a-plenty! Andrea von Kampen is an independent folk singer-songwriter based in Lincoln, Nebraska, whose effortless vocal delivery has been praised by Hear Nebraska as “soulful and worn-in.” With the successful release of two EP’s, Another Day (2015) and Desdemona (2016), a Christmas EP…

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September 2019

TAE returns to Gibson!

September 5, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Gibson Community Music Hall, 211 W. College Ave.
Appleton, WI 54911
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Tae is back! Get ready for another great night of solo-acoustic music in the directions of Soul, R&B, and Pop-rock. Tae’s soulful kind of story telling stands as a force to inspire social change and bring awareness to matters ranging from micro to macro. She has been working on her first album to share with all of you very soon and will be sharing the songs that will be on this album at Gibson Music Hall on this night. You…

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Camille Rae(Solo)

September 19, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Gibson Community Music Hall, 211 W. College Ave.
Appleton, WI 54911
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Free 7pm Camille Rae is a talented singer songwriter out of Tennessee that tours nationally, playing great originals and covering songs you know and love! With her country/bluesy country style she commands the stage, her powerful voice will fill the room at Gibson Music Hall in Appleton Wi.  It's hard to think of a better venue!

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October 2019

Billy Bronsted & the Loot ft. Max Jones

October 19, 2019 @ 8:00 am
Free

This show is part of The Loot's Fall 2019 guest musician series featuring Tomahawk-native brother David Blessent on Bass and The Fox Valley's well known guitar shredder Max Jones! Free Entry | $5 suggested donation Billy Bronsted and the Loot are a predominately hard-playing, big-sounded duo from Wisconsin's Northwoods. Billy and his percussionist, John Kneipp were both born and raised in Tomahawk, Wi, where their love for music was definitely thought of as unique. Tomahawk is a place full of…

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November 2019

Music Without Boundaries Presents: The Thriftones

November 21, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Gibson Community Music Hall, 211 W. College Ave.
Appleton, WI 54911
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We are heading back to Gibson Music Hall and we are bringing out Milwaukee friends, the Thriftones. This is going to be one hell of a show, come join us! Music Without Boundaries Presents: Thriftones Thursday November 21, 2019 Gibson Music Hall 211 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI 7pm | No Cover www.music-without-boundaries.com www.facebook.com/thriftones www.gibsonmusichall.com

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