Friday, April 3rd CAIOLA full band joins us at Gibson for their Spring Tour! with opening songs from Mid America Quick Details: -$25 General Admission Advanced, $30 At the Door -7:30pm Showtime | 6:30pm Doors A small fee is added to tickets for tax and processing. Please note this show is 21+   Jordan Caiola (CAI•OLA) is a songwriter/musician/producer based out of Philadelphia. He founded the indie rock band Mo Lowda & The Humble in 2010 and due to its intense touring schedule, the band became his main priority along with his side project NightSeason (founded 2016)- an indie/electro-pop producer duo. Though he always felt writing folk songs was his true…

Saturday, April 4th: Very Garcia: A Jerry Garcia Tribute! Join members of Chicken Wire Empire and six-piece band Another One for a night of Very Garcia in Appleton. An evening of music to take you on a journey from psychedelic rock to stripped down string band. Fans of Jerry Garcia and The Grateful Dead won't want to miss this. 7:30pm Showtime | 6:30 Doors Advance Tickets: $25 Seating is first-come first-served Chicken Wire Empire blazes their own path in bluegrass…

Thursday, April 9th Icon Series: An Evening with David Wilcox "The Way I Tell The Story" Join us for our Big Name in a Little Room story and song showcase! Showtime: 7:30 pm | Doors: 6:30 pm Admission: $30 Advance Music-Makers receive exclusive special discount with standard promo code. This is an all-seated, all-listening showcase featuring singer-songwriter icon David Wilcox. All ticket buyers are guaranteed a seat, with seat locations available on a first-come, first-served basis upon entry.   There…

Friday, April 10th Sprig of That with opening songs from Kiyoshi Warriors Showtime: 7:30 pm | Doors: 6:30 pm Admission: $15 Advance Music-Makers receive exclusive discount for this show using their special/standard promo code. This is an all-seated, all-listening performance. Advance ticket buyers are guaranteed a seat. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis upon entry.     Sprig of That is a tabla, fiddle, and guitar trio playing a hearty Midwest-raised and globally inspired acoustic stew. In…

Saturday, April 11th The Wishbone Breakers, Hang Ten, and Quokka = A Wisco Jam!! Showtime: 7:30p | Doors: 6:30p Admission: $10 Advance | $15 at Door Music-Makers receive special discount for this show with their exclusive MM code. Advance ticket purchase guarantees a seat at the show, though seat selection/location is on a first-come, first-served basis upon entry. Experience Wisconsin’s best original bands at the best original venue, according to WAMI voters! Thank you for being supporters of the Appleton…

The Sconnie Residency - a Gibson Signature Monthly Event! Ft. Very-Wisconsin artists as Co-Hosts, Featured performers and guest players each and every show - plus favorite Wisconsin cocktails, snacks, and stories & word play! 4/16 Lineup: Featuring Old Oaks Duo with Wisconsinology Stories from Frank Anderson! Will it be fun? YOU BETCHA! It's not a pot luck, but it is a FREE community music night! All attendees are welcome to sign up here for a free ticket, which guarantees a…

Friday, April 17th: Front Stage Bluegrass Jam Featuring Vickie Vaughn Band & Nick Gonnering Duo Showtime: 7:30 pm | Doors: 6:30 pm Admission: $10 Advance and at Door Advance ticket purchase guarantees a seat at the show, though seat selection/location is on a first-come, first-served basis upon entry. Experience some of the best original touring and regional artists at the best original venue, according to WAMI voters two years running! Thank you for being supporters of the Appleton Music Scene.…

Saturday, April 18: Mile of Music & Gibson Music Hall Present The Talbott Brothers with special guests Sam Ness & The Other Natural Flavors Showtime: 8:00 pm | Doors: 6:30 pm Admission: $30 Advance Tickets This is an all-seated, all listening showcase of Mile of Music alums! **​Please note all 90 tickets have been purchased for the preferred seating and the meet-and-greet. Tickets still remain for the show and all tickets are guaranteed seating.** All other seats will be available…

Sunday, April 19th: A Cultural Exchange Sunday Matinee showcasing Alash {Throat Singing Folk Trio from the Republic of Tuva} Matinee Showtime: 4 pm | Doors: 3 pm | Educational Meet-and-Greet Reception: 3:30 pm Admission: $20 Advance Music-Makers receive exclusive discount for this special cultural showcase using their special/standard promo code. All advance buyers will be guaranteed a seat reservation with name card placed to designate their seat. This is an all-seated, all-listening theater-style performance. What does throat singing sound like?…

Thursday, April 23rd: A Special Vinyl Release with Tom Thiel Trio Plus special guests Leading The Blind Duo! Get ready for a masterful blend of modern blues, classic rock, and storytelling with Tom Thiel Trio’s latest record release, “Waiting on the Weather.” Showtime: 7 pm | Doors: 6 pm Admission: $10 Advance Music-Makers receive special discount for this show using their exclusive MM savings code. Advance ticket purchase guarantees a seat at the show, though seat selection/location is on a…

Friday, April 24th An Evening of Story & Song with Claire Kelly and special guest Greg McMonagle Showtime: 7:30 pm | Doors: 6:30 pm Admission: $20 Advance Music-Makers receive exclusive special discount via standard promo code. The first 40 ticket buyers for this intimate songwriter showcase receive preferred seating. All other tickets purchased will be assigned seats with names based on the order of purchase. All ticket buyers are guaranteed seats. This is an all-seated, all-listening “living room style” showcase…

Saturday, April 25th: An Evening with SIRSY - a Gibson Encore! SIRSY will perform two sets of their trademark blend of movin’- and groovin’-inducing rock, pop and folk, with space set aside for those attendees who can’t help but dance or dance-in-place. Showtime: 7:30 pm | Doors: 6:30 pm Admission: $16 Advance | $20 at the door Music-Makers receive an exclusive discount for this show with their standard promo code. This is an all-seated show with advance buyers guaranteed a…

Sunday, April 26th: Fantastic Cat! 7:00pm Showtime | 6:00pm Doors Seated VIP Tickets (Front Section): $40 Seated Preferred Tickets (Back Section): $32.50 Standing General Admission (Front of stage/middle section): $25   Dubbed “the Harlem Globetrotters of Americana” by Rolling Stone and “The Wu-Tang Clan of folk rock” by The Village Voice, Fantastic Cat is, much like pornography, better seen than described. Featuring four widely lauded singer/songwriters who trade vocals and swap instruments on nearly every tune, the band emerged to…

Thursday, April 30th Jazz Odyssey Fox Valley Join us for a vibrant evening of live jazz as we celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) and International Jazz Day with an unforgettable night of music, collaboration, and community! Hosted by Erin Krebs & Eric Koppa Admission: $10 Advance Showtime: 6:30 pm | Doors: 6 pm Advance ticket purchase guarantees a seat at the show, though seat selection/location is on a first-come, first-served basis upon entry. FREE for Music Makers!   Featuring: An…

Friday, May 1st David Paul Martin Album Release Showcase Full-Band Performance plus Special Guests Natural Satellite! David and his band are performing the debut of his sophomore full-length album, SOUL GEOLOGY, with opening songs from Karli & Jason. 7:30pm Showtime | 7pm Doors Admission: $10 Advance Tickets Music-Makers receive free admission for this show with their exclusive MM code! Advance ticket purchase guarantees a seat at the show, though seat selection/location is on a first-come, first-served basis upon entry. Experience…

Saturday, May 2nd Nathan Graham Band! With opening songs from Kyle Megna and Dave LeBlanc Duo! Showtime: 7:30 pm | Doors: 6:30 pm Admission: $15 Advance Music Makers get a special offer with their code. Advance ticket purchase guarantees a seat at the show, though seat selection/location is on a first-come, first-served basis upon entry. Experience Wisconsin’s best original bands at the original venue voted the best by WAMI voters two years running! Thank you for being supporters of the…

Sunday May 3rd, Mile of Music and Gibson Present A Rad Sunday Matinee Brett Newski & the Bad InventionsAnnounce new album, new pocket book “Have a Thing, Miss Your Moment, Wait for the Revival” With special guests Listening Party! Showtime: 3 pm | Doors: 2 pm Admission: $20 Advance

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…