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November 2018
Fox Valley Roots Music Festival
Welcome to the first ever Fox Valley Roots Festival! We're bringing 1 night, 2 full days and an afternoon worth of music to the table! Get ready for some great bluegrass, hard blues, folk rock, americana and much more! The mission is to support Wisconsin-wide music (while still bringing in some out-of-state talent) and a few staple venues in the area that allow us a spot to enjoy said music! Let's celebrate our roots! Tickets are available for Friday and…
Find out more »Kyle Emerson with Horace Greene
Denver’s Kyle Emerson is joined by Oshkosh’s Horace Greene for a night of high powered tunes at Gibson Music Hall. $10 suggested donation at the door. Folk rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Kyle Emerson broke out with his debut EP, 'Worth It', in May of 2017. With that first release, Emerson has quickly become one of Denver's most promising talents. Mixing swift finger-picking, breathy vocals, and tell-all-lyrics, Emerson tight ropes a blend of the harmonious folk rock of the 60's with…
Find out more »Billy Bronsted at Gibson Music Hall
"A humble man from the Northwoods, Billy Bronsted has a voice that fills the room and a smile that warms the heart. His gentle kindness comes through in his soulful performances, but don't let that sound fool you. He's witty, funny, and loving life." - Livin' in the NEW
Find out more »The Mannish Boys
The Madtown Mannish Boys are a Madison-based Blues band who are steeped in Chicago-style Blues, including artists like Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, Otis Spann, Paul Butterfield, and Little Walter. They play harmonica-driven tunes with gritty fervor and dynamic energy, and they perform with raw exuberance and driving rhythms that make you want to boogie! Andy Smith has a powerful and soulful voice, reminiscent of some of the greats from Blues and R&B. Paul Schwoerer wields his harmonica with a chip…
Find out more »Arts Fishing Club with The Sayers at GMH
Gibson Music Hall Proudly Presents: Arts Fishing Club with The Sayers Nov. 17 (Doors 6:00pm; Show 7:00pm) $10.00 Cover Click here for tickets! Arts Fishing Club: An Appleton Native turned Nashville transplant, Christopher Kessenich fronts the folk-rock collective known as Arts Fishing Club (AFC). Kessenich debuted his first studio EP in 2015 and completed a 1,600-mile WALKING tour from Maine to Tennessee where he played more than 50 shows and shot a documentary as one of "The Walking Guys." Kessenich…
Find out more »Copper Box GMH’s Christmas Parade Party
GMH's Christmas Parade Party with Copper Box! Tuesday, Nov. 20th Doors 5:00; Show 6:00 During the 48th Annual Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade https://www.facebook.com/events/744641835884708/ Come share Christmas "Cheers" and enjoy the show, inside and out! It was a great night last year, so we wanted to make it a holiday tradition! For more parade information visit http://applications.appleton.org/parades/christmas%202018/ Copper Box, one of WI's favorites, that brings melodic folk rock originals and covers featuring the multi instrumentalists, Danny & Michelle Jerabek. Copper Box…
Find out more »Thunder and Rain
Thunder and Rain is an acoustic americana band from the Front Range of Colorado. Consisting of acoustic guitar, mandolin, dobro, fiddle 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 perfectly supports her heartfelt songwriting with strong country grooves, lush harmonies and rich instrumental decoration. https://thunderandrainmusic.com https://youtu.be/bCPBz71DY0s
Find out more »Kyle Megna & the Monsoons
Kyle Megna and the Monsoons (2017 & 2018 Wisconsin Area Music Industry Alternative Rock/Rock Artist of the year) is an original Wisconsin band with an ever-growing following locally and beyond. Touring the Mid-West and South-East the Monsoons are a tight-knit group of accomplished, charismatic musicians with diverse backgrounds, these guys know how to have fun while always keeping it professional. Best seen live, they feed off the vibe of the crowd as well as each other. Their “dark-indie-blues-folk-rock feel” is…
Find out more »The Raglanders at Gibson Music Hall CD Release Show
Come help us celebrate the release of Raglanders first full length recording! http://theraglanders.com Special guests: Kurt Gunn (DePere, WI) 6-7:30
Find out more »Pat McCurdy
Pat McCurdy is a cabaret singer/songwriter from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He regularly tours the upper midwestern part of the United States with regular stops in Milwaukee, Madison, Chicago, Green Bay, and Minneapolis. His shows usually consist of just him and his guitar and include improvised interaction with the audience. While the majority of his audience is made up of a college-age crowd, McCurdy appeals to a large number of people of all ages. Performing well over 300 shows a year, his…
Find out more »Good For The Soul at GMH
GFTS (Good for the Soul) is a duo from Green Bay, Wisconsin comprised of musicians John Warpinski and Cassandra Kremer. http://www.gftsmusic.com
Find out more »MoJoe & Flipside at GMH
Jim, Joe and Tony (rhythm section for "Otis & the Alligators") decided to keep the core band together after Otis retired. With Charlie on bass they merge blues, R&B, and funk creating their own Funky-Americana style.
Find out more »December 2018
Tommy Winch Live
Tommy has been a working musician since 1978, performing with two very prominent area bands- Bill Waters Band and Curly's Hat Band back in the late 70s and early 80s. He decided to fly solo in 1982 and has been ever since. He grew up in Neenah, WI and at the tender age of 8 yrs. picked up the guitar. His influences include Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, James Taylor among many others. In 1985 he transplanted himself…
Find out more »KWT featuring Tom Washatka
The career of KWT is long, varied and continues to evolve at every turn. Their music has captivated audiences throughout the United States. And has built a loyal following by never doing the same thing twice. Combining jazz with elements of R&B, and pop music. Kevin Wells first performed professionally in his home town of Chicago over 35 years ago. Playing Blues and R&B in smoky south side blues clubs as a high school student, before attending the University of…
Find out more »GMH Jazz Session #5: Meade St. Collective
The final installent for 2018 of the Gibson Music Hall Jazz Session featuring local/original jazz quartet, Meade St. Collective! The first set features Meade St playing thier original music and arrangements and the second set is open to anybody to come jam! Stop down for a great time! Malakai Flynn//Guitar Adam Hatton//Drums Katie Del Giacco//Sax Austin Bolden//Bass GMH Jazz Sessions continue in 2019 beginning January 3rd!
Find out more »Dimebash 2018 Brothers United
The areas 14th annual Tribute to Dimebag, in memory of his brother Vinnie Paul. $10 cover Win a Dimebag style Dean guitar! Vulgar Display of Wisconsin With Special Guests Evoked HEADSTONE L3AD Shield the Survivors Dopeheads on Mopeds Chi Noden
Find out more »Warm It Up – Benefitting Pillars Inc.
Join abel insurance, and Unison Credit Union as they present the 3rd annual Warm It Up event benefitting Pillars, Inc. , formerly the Fox Valley Warming Shelter, Homeless Connections, and the Housing Partnership of the Fox Cities, on December 11th at Gibson Music Hall. Kyle Megna & the Monsoons will host the intimate musical celebration along with their friends Corey Mathew Hart of Lost Lakes, and Tommy Norris. 100% of the proceeds raised will help Pillars, Inc. in Appleton, WI…
Find out more »The Swingin’ Johnsons at GMH
Jeff Johnston (guitar) formed The Swingin' Johnsons in 1999, performing at clubs and festivals in Northeast WI. The band once opened up for Joe Bonamassa and his band at Mill Creek Bar in Appleton. The Swingin' Johnsons play a variety of genres; from gritty Blues, to R&B, and more! WAMI-nominated vocalist Erin Krebs fronts the band with power and soul, and the chemistry between Erin & Jeff is undeniable! Jeff and Erin surround themselves with impeccable musicians, and when joined…
Find out more »Kurt Gunn Solo Show
Just in case you haven't heard of Kurt Gunn yet; he's far more interested in writing and performing music than promoting himself. But with four 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 styles…
Find out more »Paul Filipowicz Blues Band at GMH
Paul Filipowicz, Chicago born Lockport, IL raised (singer, songwriter, guitarist, harmonica). Over the 30+ years fronting his own band, he has played venues from the mid-west to Denver to stints in Texas and Mississippi. Some of his fondest memories are the shows with "Hound Dog Taylor" and "Mighty Joe Young". Luther Allison was a great friend of his who once told Paul "I know you're a bluesman and you know you're a bluesman and every time you take the stage…
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