We had such a good time last month with our first-ever Blues Bash, we're bringing it back again! Join us, along with MoJoe & Flipside, Pierre Lee Quartet and Max Jones Trio, and indulge in another great night of blues tunes at Gibson Music Hall. Who: MoJoe & Flipside, Pierre Lee Quartet, Max Jones Trio When: Saturday, March 26 at 6:00 PM (Doors at 5:00 PM) Where: Gibson Community Music Hall (211 W. College Ave, Appleton) Cost: $10 at the…

Rounding out the month of March, we bring to you a group effort in Orlando Peña and The Midnight Purchase! Nominated for the 2021 WAMI “New Artist of the Year”, you will not want to miss this up-and-coming act when they take the Gibson Music Hall stage! Who: The Midnight Purchase (Trio) with Orlando Peña When: Wednesday, March 30 at 7:00 pm (Doors at 6:30) Where: Gibson Community Music Hall (211 W. College Ave, Appleton) Cost: $5.00 at the door…

Preaching the gospel of Blues since 1971 and opening for B.B. King, Junior Wells and others, Reverend Raven knows what it takes to get a crowd going. As the man himself says, "if I can put a smile on your face and get you to shake your rear end I've done a good job". His band is in tow to help him do just that, along with harmonica extraordinaire Westside Andy. You'll want to get down with these guys, we…

Mile 9 may still be a little ways away, but that certainly doesn't mean we can't get a taste of what's to come in the meantime. Join us at Gibson Music Hall for a teaser of a few songs and artists that are coming to the Mile in 2022! Then, Milwaukee's Listening Party takes the stage, with the WAMI-nominated duo showcasing their multi-genre influenced style of Americana. Who: Listening Party (Duo) plus Mile 9 preview When: Wednesday, April 6 at…

Christopher Gold and the Mile go way back, with the man himself having played every MoM and his band joining him for the last six festivals. Now, he brings the fellas back around with him for a special acoustic performance on the Gibson Music Hall stage! They'll be joined by Alyssia Dominguez, who has graced Summerfest, the State Fair and now Gibson, with her unique brand of country based on her Tejano music roots. You'll want to get in the…

Get ready, folks, because a couple of Wisconsin artists are coming to give you another great show on the Gibson Community Music Hall stage! That's right, Mile 8 performers Disconapse are coming together with Hunter Gatherer for a night you won't want to miss. Who: Disconapse, Hunter Gatherer When: Friday, April 15 at 7:00 pm (Doors at 6:00) Where: Gibson Community Music Hall (211 W College Ave, Appleton) Cost: $10 at the door to the public DISCONAPSE: Disconapse is a…

From the City of Saints to the Gibson Community Music Hall stage, we proudly present to you The Cashbox Kings! Living Blues calls them “…one of the best blues bands in the land” and the Chicago Tribune raves of their “fearless, full-tilt Chicago blues”. So, for those unfamiliar, who indeed are The Cashbox Kings? Well, let us tell you: The Cash Box Kings are bona fide blues royalty. Co-led by real-deal Chicago blues vocalist and songwriter Oscar Wilson and Madison,…

Do things ever leave you with that "It's only Tuesday" feeling? Well, come on down to Gibson Community Music Hall and relax with some jazz music courtesy of some local favorites! Hosted by Erin Krebs, this Jazz Hang welcomes both the Harmon brothers in Noah and Zach, as well as Jerry Sparkman to the stage. Plus, a special "edutainment" set from international vibraphonist Chris Dingman kicks things off. Who: Erin Krebs, Noah Harmon, Zach Harmon, Jerry Sparkman, Chris Dingman When:…

As April begins to wind down and spring continues to set in, come join Gibson Music Hall by indulging in some good ol' fashioned Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets (responsibly of course). Having played back in September, they are no stranger to our stage, and we are excited to have them back! Based out of Madison, Wisconsin Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets has, according to the Isthmus, “laid themselves bare in a way that’s cathartic, even if the lyrics are…

Mile of Music Presents Nashville North, featuring fresh Music City songs from King Margo, Gabe Lee and Hollier. Don’t miss this special performance from one of Mile 8’s breakthrough artists. King Margo played multiple sets along The Mile last August and was featured at First Songs on the eve of Mile 8 as well. As part of Nashville North, they’ll also be introducing us to two of their favorite Music City performers, Gabe Lee and Hollier. Gabe Lee is fresh…

A pair of Gibson favorites are returning to the stage for a great night of synth and blues! The Claudettes out of Chicago, who last graced our venue back in November, will be joined by Appleton's own Before Dawn, who were last on our stage in December! Who: The Claudettes, Before Dawn When: Saturday, April 23 at 7:00 pm (Doors at 6:00 pm) Where: Gibson Community Music Hall (211 W College Ave, Appleton) Cost: $10 at the door BEFORE DAWN…

Hard to believe, but with this show, another season of Rhythms & Brews comes to an end. However, with these two taking the stage, we think it's a pretty darn good way to go out! Making his Mile debut at Mile 8, Chicago's Nathan Graham has gained plenty of fans in Appleton, and not just due to his side gig as a James Harden doppelgänger. A former contestant on NBC's The Voice, Graham says he aims to "show a different kind…

With April nearing its end, we at Gibson Community Music Hall welcome three more fantastic female artists to the stage for Women In Song. Nashville's Erinn Peet Lukes and Stacy Antonel are joined by Madison's own Caley Conway for a Thusday night throwdown. Who: Erinn Peet Lukes, Stacy Antonel, Caley Conway When: Thursday, April 28 at 7:00 pm (Doors at 6:00) Where: Gibson Community Music Hall (211 W College Ave, Appleton) Cost: $10 at the door ERINN PEET LUKES: Erinn…

You know what they say, "third time's the charm", right? Well, we at Gibson Community Music Hall thought so too! With that in mind, it's almost time for our third Blues Bash event. Co-hosted by Ian Seaholm, this show brings three Blues acts to the stage in The Swingin' Johnsons, Alex Wilson Band and the Ian Seaholm Blues Band. Not only that, this event will continue our mission to show how music can make a difference, benefitting the Oshkosh Police…

Two Mile of Music Festival alumni return to Appleton for this all-seated, all-listening showcase at Gibson Community Music Hall. Don’t miss Sway Wild (ft. Mandy Fer & Dave McGraw) and Auralai on May 5! Who: Sway Wild (ft. Mandy Fer & Dave McGraw), Auralai When: Thusday, May 5 at 7:00 pm (Doors at 6:00 pm) Where: Gibson Community Music Hall (211 W College Ave., Appleton) Cost: $20 in advance, $10 for 2022 Music-Makers with code sent via email SWAY WILD:…

Come join us at Gibson Community Music Hall as a pair of Mile of Music alumni take the stage once again! Tae & The Neighborly, who played Mile 8, and Horace Greene (Mile 6-8) are sure to put on a great show, and you will not want to miss it. Who: Tae & The Neighborly, Horace Greene When: Thursday, May 12 at 7:00 pm (Doors at 6:30 pm) Where: Gibson Community Music Hall (211 W College Ave, Appleton) Admission: $10…

Get ready for a special event at Gibson Community Music Hall, as we will be featuring album debuts from both Chris Haise Band (Future, Future, Who Am I?) and Cullah (Firebird)! Who: Chris Haise Band, Cullah When: Friday, May 13 at 7:00 pm (Doors at 6:00 pm) Where: Gibson Community Music Hall (211 W College Ave, Appleton) Admission: $10 at the door; $5 for Mile of Music Music-Makers CHRIS HAISE BAND: Hailing from Milwaukee, WI, the indie/folk/rock band’s music has…