The 2025-26 season of Rhythms & Brews will stage 39 original music shows. This mid-week concert series features popular artists from past Mile of Music Festivals, sprinkled in with a few acts you may not know, but you should! Our goal with this special series is to bring you top national, state and regional singer-songwriters performing their handcrafted songs and sharing stories from the road in an intimate, music-first setting! The music is FREE for all attendees. Each show takes…

Wednesday, June 3rd we've got one more for ya! Nick Elstad Trio (Minneapolis) and Simon Cropp and his All-Star Band (Decorah, Iowa) will be joining us for one last hoorah this Rhythms and Brews season!   You know the drill, this is a FREE show with donations for the artists greatly appreciated! Showtime 7pm, Doors 6pm! Join us for an all seated all listening night of original music.

Friday, June 5th The Claudettes! With opening songs from Walt Hamburger Showtime: 7:30 pm | Doors: 6:30 pm Admission: $16 Advance | $20 at the Door Music-Makers receive an exclusive discount with their standard promo code. Advance buyers are guaranteed seating for this show. Limited seating available for this show, though seat selection is available on a first-come, first-served basis upon entry.   Six albums into their lauded career, the Claudettes (of Chicago) continue to put a fascinating new spin…

Saturday, June 6th Horace Greene Album Release Showcase With Special Guests: Scorched Waves & Hang Ten 7 pm Showtime | 6 pm Doors Admission: $10 Advance This will be a mostly standing rock n roll format for attendees. The limited seating to the left and right of the stage will be available on a first-come, first-served basis upon entry. Horace Greene is a band that has done some things. Here is one of the things they did: they released an…

Grammy-nominated tenor saxophonist, composer, and Blue Note recording artist Melissa Aldana is internationally recognized for her profound musicality, fearless improvisation, and deeply personal storytelling. Born in Santiago, Chile, in 1988, Aldana grew up in a family of musicians and began performing professionally as a teenager under the guidance of her father, renowned saxophonist Marcos Aldana. Influenced by Sonny Rollins, Wayne Shorter, and Mark Turner, she has developed a distinct voice that balances jazz tradition with bold innovation.   Monday, June…

Friday, June 19th: PEGASIS with special guests The Getaway! 8 pm Showtime | 7 pm Doors Admission: $10 Advance Advance buyers are guaranteed seating for this show. Limited seating available for this show, though seat selection is available on a first-come, first-served basis upon entry. Since its inception in 2018, Green Bay, Wisconsin-based band PEGASIS have allowed themselves the freedom to make musical art not tied down by labels or genres, something they call discord in synergy-- consciously uniting seemingly…

  ----POSTPONED WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE----- Saturday, June 20th Saturday Songs Matinee - Duo of Duos! Featuring Leading the Blind Duo (Eric W. Krueger & Marty Paschke) plus an Appleton “first-play” from Dellwood (Minneapolis duo) 3 pm Showtime | 2 pm Doors Admission: $10 Advance Music-Makers receive special offer with their exclusive discount code. Advance ticket buyers receive an assigned, reserved seat for this show.   The beginnings of LEADING THE BLIND can be traced back to…

Friday, July 10th Reverend Raven and the Chain Smokin' Altar Boys Featuring West Side Andy An All Seated Blues Showcase 7:30pm Showtime | 6:30pm Doors Advance Tickets: $10 | Day of the show: $15 Advance buyers get a guaranteed seat with first-come first-serve on the location. A small fee is added to tickets for tax and processing. Please note this show is 21+

Saturday, July 11th A Special Summer Showcase with Tall Tall Trees! Opening artist Leading the Blind Duo Showtime: 8 pm | Doors: 7 pm Admission: $20 Music-Makers receive exclusive discount with their standard promo code.    

Friday, July 17th Gibson Presents the one-and-only Paisley Fields! Queer, Country, Cowboy! Full-Band Performance with special guest opener TBA Admission: $15 Advance $20 at the Door Showtime: 7:30 pm | Doors: 6:30 pm Advance ticket purchase guarantees preferred seating for this show. Seat choice is first-come, first-served on entrance. Paisley Fields wants to know — in stretched out audio, in hyperpop gibberish, in plain voice, and in song — Are U Mad At Me? He's kidding, of course. Because it's…

Downtown Divas will be rescheduling to another date - stay tuned for more info!

Yes, it's back - Lawrence Chamber Music Festival !!! This is a FREE concert that gathers together world-class artist faculty from the Lawrence faculty and from all over the world. 40 young artists work with LCMF faculty to present chamber music performances at diverse venues, including the prestigious Mile of Music Festival, where they collaborate with singer-songwriters to create original arrangements of new songs. Show starts at 7pm, admission is free!

Thursday, July 23rd: Sam Ness Of Heart and Home Album Release Party Showtime 7pm | Doors 6pm Advance Tickets: $20 Music-Makers receive exclusive discount with their standard promo code. Of Heart and Home, the new album from Sam Ness, tells the story of a decade-long journey. Songs like the album’s single, Slotty Road, trace the feeling of leaving home and small town life to travel and pursue something greater. The story continues with behind-the-scenes songs about what it’s like to…

Saturday, July 25th 3 Sheeps x Les Paul Presents: BATTLE OF THE BANDS Showtime 7pm | Doors 6pm FREE Community Music Event! Guarantee your spot at “The Battle” by signing up here for your free ticket! Though you can reserve a free ticket by signing up in advance, there will be room for walk-ups the night of the show, which is also no charge. Join us for this unique free community music event! These bands will be performing sample sets…

7:00pm Frail Talk 8:25pm Daniel Rodriguez 9:50 Ruby James 11:10 Good Boy Daisy   -artists and times subject to change-

4pm - Carrie Brockwell 5:20pm - Danni Nicholls 6:40pm - Green Light Morning 8:30pm - Cece Oakley 9:50pm - Buddy Red 11:10pm - Creature Comfort   -artists and times subject to change-

4 - Hannah Geller 5:20 - Afton Wolfe 6:40 - West Texas Exiles 8:30 - Descartes A Kant 9:50 - Surfing for Daisy 11:10 - The Saint Cecilia   -artists and times subject to change-