Formed in southern Los Angeles, The Voodoo Fix are a must see live band with a sound that echoes the soul of rock & roll, West Coast funk, and Chicago Blues. With a constant touring schedule, the band developed a cult fan base spanning the US and Europe. On their new album Back For More, The Voodoo Fix creates an alluring sound filled with primal grooves and hook-laden melodies greased with soul. After relocating to Nashville, the band caught the…

Charlie Christenson (vocalist, pianist, songwriter and educator) is currently a doctoral fellow in the Studio Music & Jazz program at the Frost School of Music and a member of the indie rock band, beddside. Before moving to Miami this Fall, he served as Head of the Voice Department and Director of the Graduate Program at the McNally Smith College of Music in St. Paul, MN. Charlie received his Bachelors of Music in Education from Lawrence University in Appleton, WI, and…

As a duo, M.a.R. has thirty years of combined performing experience. Recent graduates of UW-Green Bay, M.a.R. uses the skills learned under the UWGB music faculty as well as bringing a flair of their own to their performances. On an individual basis, Matt Hillman, the guitarist, collaborates regularly with Appleton's Big Band Reunion, The Peguero Sisters, Funk Trunk, Unified Soul, The Noble Brothers, and many others. Rissel Peguero, the vocalist and pianist, collaborates mostly with The Peguero Sisters but has…

Deliciously Stanky. Dynamically Funky. Recklessly Hopeful. Grounded in soul, the Charles Walker Band has been compared to Prince, Bruno Mars, The Brand New Heavys, and James Brown. The Milwaukee based band has refined their sound into Neo-Funk, a fusion of funk infused rhythms with pop melodies. The three-piece band rehearses tirelessly in Charles’ basement, amidst couches and low ceilings, Charles having to stoop the entire time. Surprisingly, at the band’s shows, there are no fans. There is only family. The…

BT&J--30 years of Sonic Adventures. Dewgrass for Bluegrass! Some things have changed over the years. Folks have come and gone, it's PBR in the cooler now, we've shrunk in numbers and become wooden rather than electric but we miss the big rhythm sections and the electric power and... maybe someday again? But Dewgrass keeps keeping on and we wouldn't have it any other way. It is a pleasure to gather and a grace to play. Walking down an old familiar…

Catch Appleton's very own Eric Allen, performing at GMH this Saturday night! Eric has an awesome energy that is all his own, which he freely shares with the rest of us! Come soak in some good vibes. (Cheers to Brenna Swanson for the awesome pic!)

The Lone Canary is a Folk/Americana duo comprised of Rockford, IL musicians Jesse Fox and Heather Camacho. They have an acoustic, rootsy sound echoing the styles of legendary folk artists. Jesse, a solo artist since 2008, and Heather, who occasionally played and sang with him, officially joined forces in June of 2014 to form The Lone Canary. In the latter half of 2014, they embarked to create their first album together. After 7 months of the recording/producing process, they independently…

Cousin Curtiss produces rootstomp music at its finest. Lyrics with meaning. Vocality with power. Guitar with fury. Stomp with soul. And the guy plays harmonica like his hair's on fire. Cousin Curtiss's finger-picking style is reminiscent of John Butler, his harp playing is on par with John Popper, and his loop jams are straight out of Keller Williams handbook. His one-man-band, ceaselessly-energized performance is designed to move people. Ever practiced. Never the same. Always entertaining. http://cousincurtiss.com/about/ https://youtu.be/rtrkwsSxnBs

Roanoke is a rising Folk/ Americana band based in Nashville, Tennessee, and have quickly garnered a reputation for tight vocal harmonies and an energetic live show. Roanoke crafts songs steeped in the storytelling tradition of folk with the spirit of country and rock. Visit Roanokeband.com for music and more! David Paul Martin is a Wisconsin singer-songwriter with a genre-hopping sound informed by the likes of John Mayer, Alabama Shakes, and Bernhoft. Martin’s musical style ranges anywhere from indie pop and…

Boot scuffing Appalachicana. Hooting, hollering, and general tomfoolery! As those who have seen him live can attest, Pierce Edens absorbed the songwriting, storytelling and musical styling of the surrounding Appalachian Mountains, where he spent his childhood. This history takes the form of old time, folk and bluegrass music as well as spoken words of storytellers from his North Carolina home; this has earned him the moniker of “Appalachicana.” Over the last ten years, Edens has been drawing on those roots…

More Then Merry: Focused on writing original energetic funky rock music. They are a three-piece band from Oshkosh WI consisting of Chad “Rex” Hopfensperger (guitar/vocals), Chris “BP” Nobbe (bass, backing vocals), and Ric “Spatula” Armstrong (drums, backing vocals). On stage, the band strives for energetic performances, engaging the audience, and ultimately, having fun! http://www.reverbnation.com/morethenmerry Black Belt YelloBelli: From Appleton, WI They feature a unique blend of Rock, Funk, Blues and Alternative genres in its music with a distinctive original sound.…

The Accords are professionally trained band with flares of country, folk, blues, and psychedelia. Comprised of musicians from all over the United States, The Accords split time between Madison, Milwaukee, and occasionally the Fox Valley area. https://www.theaccordsband.com Band Members: Adam Drees Will Cole Sam Knott Jack Coughlin Bret Skenandore Graham Tougas Madie Vandenhuevel

Spatola Rides Again at GMH! Spatola is a family band consisting of brothers Matt and Kyle Spatola, Matt's son Benjamin, and father/grampa Mikey.  If you haven't experienced their show, you need to!  No Cover!  No Excuse! Party Rock, Dance Rock, Rock & Roll Band Members Matthew Spatola: Vocals, Guitar Kyle Spatola: Guitar Mikey Spatola: Bass Benjamin Spatola: Drums https://spatola.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8uPUvVOvKx8aCjnA4g7pUg/featured

Americana duo Of Sea and Stone tour through Appleton, WI to play Gibson Music Hall on Thursday, August 9th! Join them from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM for a live performance filled with harmonies and intimate songwriting. Of Sea and Stone is an emerging Americana duo known for their polished vocal harmonies and intimate songwriting. After meeting through Tinder, Luke and Morgan quickly realized their vocal chemistry and began performing together the following week. The now married duo's sound ranges…

Beth White is an R&B singer-songwriter who grew up in a small town in southwest Wisconsin. She grew up singing with her sisters from a young age and started playing the piano at age 5. Beth picked up the guitar when she was 14 years old and began writing songs. Located in Nashville, TN, Beth plays out with her band at various local venues. With draws of inspiration from artists including Norah Jones, Amy Winehouse, John Legend and Emily King,…