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May 2024
The Belle Weather w/ Kate Stenson
The Belle Weather is a hurricane. We are the heavy, rhythmic storm of an acoustic guitar, the deep pulse of an upright bass, and the soaring elegance of cello, violin, and voice. We are the eye of the storm and the damage done - equal parts modern folk and indie rock - a fusion of inspired anthems and the art of simple storytelling. Over the years, we've taken a great many influences and blended them into a sound that is…
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Humbird w/ Creekbed Carter Hogan
Saturday, May 18, Gibson Community Music Hall welcomes Mile of Music Festival alum Humbird back to Appleton along with special guest Creekbed Carter Hogan! Tickets are also ON SALE now with reserved seating near the stage for advance ticket purchasers! Show Info 7:30 Showtime 6:30 Doors
Find out more »Luke Winslow-King w/ Roberto Luti
VIP/Best Seats Tickets are available in limited quantity (50 tickets) at $20 for this show, with GA Advance available at $12. If room remains, admission will be $15 Day of Show at the door Sales tax as well as a small online fee are added to advanced purchases. PLEASE NOTE: All shows at Gibson Community Music Hall are 21+. Quick Event Info: Who: Luke Winslow-King, Roberto Luti When: Wednesday, May 22 at 7:00pm (Doors @ 6pm) Where: Gibson Community Music Hall (211 W. College, Appleton) Purchase your tickets HERE: https://gibsoncommunitymusichall.ticketspice.com/mile-presents-king-luti Premier Music-Makers, email musicmaker@mileofmusic.com to claim your ticket. Luke Winslow-King (right) is a New Orleans-based guitarist, singer, producer, and songwriter. He appeared at Mile - and he returns to Appleton with a very special show featuring Roberto Luti. His work is an eclectic mix that combines Mississippi delta blues, folk music, traditional jazz, and roots rock & roll. His alchemical songs blend contemporary ideas with styles from bygone eras producing a sound that is rustic and urbane, elegant and entirely his own. Winslow-King and an all-star cast of blues, roots, and world music greats, including Roberto Luti, and Charles Hodges (Al Green), cut his seventh full length record, If These Walls Could Talk in Memphis, TN. The new album presents an evolution of the bluesman’s sound that is both reverent and bright. Bearing up unprecedentedly hopeful lyrics is a deep sonic foundation of LWK’s beloved delta blues fused with the high energy midwestern rock that shaped his teenage years in Northern Michigan. Like all of Winslow-King’s work, If These Walls Could Talk continues to propel rugged roots to the vanguard of modern artistic sensibility. In addition to cutting seven studio records in the last decade, he has toured extensively in North America and Europe, appearing on notable stages such as Austin City Limits, New Orleans JazzFest, Azkena Rock Festival (Spain), Tønder Festival Paradiso (Netherlands), Maverick Festival (UK), and countless more. Roberto Luti (left) was born in Livorno, Italy, in 1977. He grew up hearing and listening to the blues and rock & roll records his father, a big time music lover, played in the house. Luti picked up the guitar around the age of eight, and his dad taught him the basics. He continued learning mostly on his own, loving playing the guitar and trying to match the lines and the tone of the guitar players in old blues records. As a teenager, Luti played in a few bands in the Livorno area, then at age 22, he embraced his old national steel guitar and went to the United States. He was searching for the blues and for adventure, and wanted to travel playing on the streets and living life. He went to New Orleans in September 1999 and left to Italy in 2008. He claims that New Orleans taught him a lot, about both music and life.
Find out more »WURK and Modern Joey Rock GCMH
Gibson Music Hall presents Wurk and Modern Joey Friday, May 24th, 2024 Showtime: 7:30 $10 Presale Tickets: https://gibsoncommunitymusichall.ticketspice.com/wurk... $15 DOS Wurk is a 6-piece funk-fusion group which formed in Madison, WI in 2016. Inspired by Umphrey’s McGee, Snarky Puppy, Lettuce, Phish and many others, their innovative original songs and ambitious interpretations of popular covers offer an impressive blend of jazz fusion, prog rock, jam rock and more, all with the consistent underlying grooves of funk. Wurk has opened for acts…
Find out more »FREE Community Music Night: STURTZ (Special Performance from Bordini/Grabner Duo)
Join us for a bridge-the-gap FREE Community Music Night at Gibson, as we make our way towards the start of the Courtyard Series following this year's Rhythms & Brews season! Donate what you can at the door to help support live music and our artists on this night! Hard to believe May's coming to a close, but we have a (as the kids say) banger of a show to end our Wednesdays on for the month, with STURTZ being joined…
Find out more »Hero Jr. and The Traveling Suitcase
Hero Jr. and The Traveling Suitcase team up for an unforgettable night of music at Gibson Music Hall in Appleton, WI Tickets at https://gibsoncommunitymusichall.ticketspice.com/hero-jr-suitcase
Find out more »June 2024
Wilson Family Blues Band
Quick Show Info: Who: Wilson Family Blues Band When: June 1 @ 8:00pm (Doors @ 7:00) Tickets: Purchase here! Tickets are available in advance of this show for $10, with a small online processing fee attached to each purchase! PLEASE NOTE: All Shows at Gibson Community Music Hall are 21+. Alex Wilson grew up in a family of talented musicians. Alex’s grandmother, Rosa Saviano was a renowned professional jazz singer in Chicago in the 1940′s and 50′s. Tom Wilson, Alex’s father, is a multi-faceted musician who has had the distinct pleasure of accompanying nearly every blues performer to pass through the Milwaukee/Chicago music scene in the last thirty years. Marc Wilson, Alex’s uncle AND drummer, is one of the most sought after drummers in the country. He’s played with B.B.King, Big Walter Horton, Buddy Guy, Jimmy Rodgers, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Susan Tedeschi, Anson Funderburgh and Sam Meyers to name but a few. With Marc on the drums, and Alex’s brother Matthew singing harmonies and playing bass, Alex is running with one of the toughest bands on the scene today. It’s no surprise that they won the 2007 WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Award for blues group/artist of the year. After playing a series of shows for the Chinese New Year in Beijing with Grammy nominated blues harmonica player Charlie Musselwhite, Alex returned to the states to find himself a triple nominee for the WAMI Awards in 2008 and winner of the award for guitarist of the year…and then winning again in 2009 and 2011 for Blues Artist. In 2010 he was the recipient of the peoples choice award and was chosen to represent his local blues society in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in 2011 along with 130 other bands from all over the world. Alex and his band ended up finishing in the top 8 in the IBC finals at The Orpheum Theater.
Find out more »Courtyard AfterShow: David Paul Martin
Join us Wednesday evenings after Concerts in the Courtyard wraps up for an AfterShow at Gibson! On June 26, the event features David Paul Martin. Music from 8-9:15pm. Artist donation suggested at the door.
Find out more »July 2024
Music For the Mile Event ft. South For Winter
We're excited to announce the return of South for Winter to Appleton! Join us on Saturday, July 6 at Gibson Community Music Hall! This will be a benefit show for Appleton Community Music, the non-profit helping to raise funds for Mile of Music artists and artist hospitality. About South for Winter: In the summer of 2014, New Zealander Nick Stone and Coloradan Dani Cichon met as volunteers building greenhouses in South America. There, on a Peruvian rooftop, the two musicians wrote their first of many songs together; a song that would one day become South for Winter’s first single, “Fallen Seeds.” After years of pursuing separate musical projects on opposite sides of the world, Stone and Cichon joined up again as a duo in Christchurch, New Zealand. The two later moved the project to Nashville TN, where they met cellist Alex Stradal. Stradal rounded out the eclectic blend of instrumentation and vocals that has since become so characteristic of their music, and the sound and entity of South for Winter were officially born. As a trio, they hit the road; playing hundreds of shows throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and New Zealand and turning heads as they went. Often described as “folk-blues," "roots," or “Renaissance,” South for Winter's songs are intoned with a depth of emotion and richness of experience that invites listeners into the story - eager and anxious in turn with each verse. In a landscape saturated with incredible songwriters and musicians, South for Winter have developed a sound all of their own. With meticulously crafted lyrics, captivating natural charisma, and an impressive assortment of instruments at their command, South for Winter have time and time again established themselves as a crowd favorite. TICKETS: -Music-Makers (Premier, Music-Makers, Festival): FREE w/ code sent via email -Advance General (through 7pm on July 6) -Tickets available at the door if they remain. -All-Seated, All-Listening show Purchase here: https://mileofmusicfestival.ticketspice.com/south-for-winter Quick Event Info: Who: South For Winter When: Saturday, July 6 @ 8:00pm (Doors at 7:00) Where: Gibson Community Music Hall (211 W. College Ave.) Other: This is a 21+ Please be aware of scammers! We recommend purchasing directly from us, or reaching out to us to verify a third party ticket sale. Artists are subject to change/substitution. We want everyone to feel safe and welcome at this event, as well as all other Mile of Music Presents events. View our full Vision of Respect. PROUD PARTNERS: Mile of Music Presents | Willems Marketing & Events | Appleton Community Music
Find out more »AfterShow ft. Karli Reisdorf of Natural Satellite
Join us at Gibson after Mile of Music Presents: Concerts in the Courtyard for a fun AfterShow! Music starts at 8:00pm and goes until 9:15pm. Quick Event Info:Who: Karli Reisdorf of Natural SatelliteWhen: July 10, 2024 at 8:00pmWhere: Gibson Community Music Hall (Downtown Appleton)Cost: FREE - suggested artist donation at the door.
Find out more »Drag Me to Gibson Hall: A Drag Show Event!
Join us for a fun night filled with dazzling performances & unforgettable moments at Gibson Community Music Hall as we welcome Drag Me to Gibson Hall! Hosts Anita Bobbypin and Ellah Maeaux will be joined by cast members Mama J, Jessica Bee, Lola Lue. Tickets are $10 in advance! (Tickets will be available at the door, if they remain.) Doors at 7:00PM Showat 8:00PM Hosts: Anita Bobbypin and Ellah Maeaux Cast Members: Mama J, Jessica Bee, Lola Lue Date: July 13, 2024 Venue: Gibson Community Music Hall (211 W. College Ave.) Doors open at 7:00pm, with the show beginning at 8:00pm! PLEASE NOTE: All Shows at Gibson Community Music Hall are 21+.
Find out more »Phillip-Michael Scales
Tickets are available for $15 in advance of the show. Taxes as well as a small processing fee are added to advanced purchases. PLEASE NOTE: All shows at Gibson Community Music Hall are 21+. Growing up, Phillip-Michael Scales didn't understand what it meant that his aunt's close friend, the guitar player who called him "Nephew" and he called "Uncle B," was B.B. King. Once Phillip-Michael began guitar less, the significance became so clear that he shied away from soloing and most things blues. Instead, he fell in love with songwriting when an English teacher told him "A great writer can make their reader identify with anyone." The trouble was he couldn't find…
Find out more »August 2024
Parachute ft. Hillary Reynolds & Katherine Biskupic
Join us for a Variety Show hosted by Hillary Reynolds & Katherine Biskupic! August 24, 2024 7pm (Doors at 6:30pm) Tickets are available now! $15 or $10 for 2024 Music-Makers.
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Daniel Champagne
September 12th at 7:30PM $25 Following a stirring 2023 performance at Gibson, Australian guitar maestro Daniel Champagne returns for a Thursday showcase on September 12th!
Find out more »Rise Together Fundraiser
This is a FREE event to support Rise Together's 11-year celebration! 6:00 PM - Doors Open Doors open. Come check out exclusive downtown Appleton raffle baskets, featuring local goods. 6:30 PM - Welcome & Opening Remarks -Kick off with Executive Director Nadine Machkovech and Founder Anthony Alvarado share highlights from Rise Together’s 11-year journey. Followed by a powerful presentation from guest speaker Jessica Geschke from Start Healing Now, sharing her impactful work on overdose prevention. 7:00 PM - Live Music…
Find out more »SIRSY with Auralai
Mile of Music and Gibson Present SIRSY live in concert with Auralai, Saturday Sept 14th at the award winning Gibson Community Music Hall in the heart of Downtown Appleton - your community of song. $10 show tickets available in advance or at the door. All advance purchases receive reserved/preferred seating. Show starts at 7:30pm, doors open for seating at 6:30pm! TICKETS PURCHASED HERE
Find out more »Rhythms and Brews: Chris Haise and Karli Reisdorf
Every Wednesday join us for a FREE show full of stories from the road and original music! Show starts at 7pm Chris Haise: In 2020, the singer song-writer released a solo record during the pandemic lockdown called "The Quarantine Tapes" while at the same time recording the 2021 studio release "Half Of All Of Nothing" as Haise’s exploration of navigating through the uncertainty of the modern world. Karli Reisdorf: This artist from Natural Satellite will be performing solo with her…
Find out more »An Evening with Sam Ness
Come join us for some great music with Sam Ness! This event will be $10 at the door. About The Artist:From theater performer, to full-time busker and wanderer, festivals and cafes, Sam Ness has shared the stage with America, Styx, Night Ranger, Chris Barron (Spin Doctors), and many others. Mixing Traditional Folk/Americana roots with a new-age Alternative Singer/Songwriter feel, Sam Ness finds inspiration in the ancient cobblestone streets across the globe. Sometimes wild and dance oriented, other moments raw, emotional,…
Find out more »Sam Burchfield & The Scoundrels
About This Show Early Bird Tickets are available beginning at Noon CT on Tuesday 4/23 (VIP or GA available) Public On-Sale of GA Advance tickets begins at Noon CT on Thursday 4/25 Taxes as well as a small processing fee are added to advanced purchases. PLEASE NOTE: All shows at Gibson Community Music Hall are 21+. About The Artist Sam Burchfield was raised in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina, where he learned to play and…
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