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January 2018
Chachuba / Plaid Hawaii / TSP / Maves
Chachuba is a four piece electronic/trance-fusion jam band that does not let the notion of "genre" limit the styles and influences found in their live shows. Chachuba has been able to transcend boundaries and have had the honor to play alongside talented jam bands and electronic producers. The band is influenced by electronic dance music, with improvisation as a key component. Their jams are fueled by heavy and melodic guitar riffs, synths, and funky beats. No matter the show or…
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Pine Travelers
Pine Travelers create original music that combines the gritty Americana of outlaw country, folk, and bluegrass with old school funk rave-ups and roots rock & roll. Based in Madison, WI, Pine Travelers have played close to 300 shows in 6 states since their inception in 2013, including Wisconsin, Illinois, Colorado, Texas, Minnesota, and Iowa. In addition to playing notable Madison venues like High Noon Saloon and The Crystal Corner, the band has also held a monthly residency at Alchemy, a…
Find out more »R. Wesley Carr
R. Wesley Carr's musical life has spanned across many genres. He has studied jazz, classical, bluegrass, and other forms of traditional American music. At Northern Illinois University, Wes studied with jazz and classical virtuoso, Fareed Haque. After extensive performing and teaching in the mid-west, Wes chose to continue his education in East Tennessee's State's Bluegrass, Country, and Old-time degree program where he studied with five time grammy award winner, Adam Steffey. While there, he continued performing and teaching while working…
Find out more »Jonny T-Bird & the MP’s
Jonny T-Bird & the MPs belt out a soulful mix of blues and originality. The MPs stands for MARINATED PUPPETS, which was the name of a band that a few of its members were a part of before they gave birth to this Milwaukee combo. Since 2009, their performances included some of southeastern Wisconsin's well-known venues (Miramar Theatre, Cactus Club, Up & Under, The Domes, etc.). The band’s founding members met while they were studying music at Milwaukee Area Technical…
Find out more »Substyle Live at GMH
Soulful group from central WI formed in 2016 by Harold Melo, Matt Reif, Cayli Ballenger. Influenced by Blues, Folk, Soul, R&B music."Friend Of The Devil" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gcywu7_tIiE https://www.facebook.com/substylemusic/
Find out more »Jack and Kitty: Vaudeville Jug Band Folk
Jack and Kitty are high school sweethearts that play “Organic Vaudeville and Jug Band Folk” music. Kitty is the niece of reggae legend Bunny Wailer (of Bob Marley and the Wailers) and Jack’s babysitter was ukulele oddball Tiny Tim. The Emmy Award winning vaudevillian songsters love to perform concerts nationwide, playing a wide variety of folk instruments including: banjo, guitar, ukulele, washboard, jug, kazoo, harmonica, whizbang, rumba box and much more. For more information, visit: http://www.jackandkittymusic.com/
Find out more »Mile of Music: Hillary Reynolds at GMH Monday 2/12!
Mile of Music Presents collaboration at Gibson Music Hall! Hillary Reynolds returns to Appleton for a night of music at Gibson Music Hall (211 W. College Avenue) on Monday, February 12 at 7 p.m. featuring her Aunt Marci... and most likely, her dad! A rare evening to hang with some of our local favorites and soak in some great music. "Auntie Up" is the musical relationship between Hillary and her Aunt Marci. The blood between this duo is responsible for…
Find out more »White Bush Unicorn
White Bush Unicorn kicked things off as the two piece brain child of Kasondra White and Larry Bush, eventually becoming a fully formed 7 piece band in October of 2016. They released their debut EP, "Better Than Nothing" in June of 2017 and are currently working on their debut full length album. As the house band at the Art In in Madison, WI, they have honed their chops and written an ever expanding list of original songs, while often utilizing…
Find out more »70 Miles to Go Album Release Show
Hello everyone we are glad to announce the 70 miles to go album release show our first release under Dogwood Record Label. The night will kick off with Greg Kautz and the Good Time Specials at 5:30 Followed by Noah John and Ringing Iron at 6:30pm And then Kenny Stinson and Perfect Tymin at 9pm 11:30pm will kick of the All Band Jam with Guests. We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Find out more »Mile of Music: FEATherWOLF at GMH Sunday 2/18!
Mile of Music Presents collaboration at Gibson Music Hall! Join Shaun Marie Krueger and Sam Luna of FEATherWOLF at Gibson Music Hall (211 W. College Avenue) on Sunday, February 18 at 4 p.m. for a record release showcase of "In the Living Room," a live-tracked, live-mixed album the duo recorded with Aaron Duesterhoeft of Second Hand Studios, who, this time around, brought the studio to them! Looking for an organic sound that makes the listener feel like they are right…
Find out more »Greg Gilbertson
Wisconsin native singer-songwriter and award-winning acoustic guitarist Greg Gilbertson has an engaging charm which often belies the subject matter of his lyrics. Whether solo or accompanied by his band, his shows are, in turn, energetic, then reflective. His warm tenor voice lends itself well to his subject matter as he moves fluidly between ballads, up-tempo rootsy tunes full of layered imagery, and on to impressively smooth and complex instrumentals that serve as a reminder that he is a world-class player, fully capable of…
Find out more »Alex Wilson Band and The Chocolateers
Alex Wilson Band with The Chocolateers! No Cover! Doors Open at 4:30! The Chocolateers (6-7:30): A must-see live act composed of interwoven four part harmonies, dynamic lead guitars, and authentic Americana lyrics all driven by a well-defined roots rock rhythm section guaranteed to engage even the most discerning audience. Combining their penchant for on-stage improvisation and the constant reimagining of their own original music, fans are always guaranteed that no two shows will be the same. Alex Wilson (8-11): A…
Find out more »The Begowatts with Open Tab
The Begowatts craft a distinctive blend of rock & roll, rooted in deep 70’s grooves with an ear toward modern atmospheric aesthetics. Formed in 2012 in Madison, Wisconsin, the band built buzz across the Midwest and honed their live presence through relentless touring and Pabst Blue Ribbon consumption. Along the way, the foursome’s sound evolved. While the early Begowatts paid faithful homage to classic rock, the band has matured toward a tighter, more layered fusion of old and new which…
Find out more »March 2018
Copper Box Trio at GMH
Always glad to welcome back Michelle, Danny, and Zepp who will be jammin' originals and some groovy acoustic covers, while people dance and have a great time. We'll see you there!
Find out more »Durango McMurphy
3 Time " Best Vocalist " Winner on Garage Band . com , Durango McMurphy is the World's First Steampunk & Western singer. Favorite Quote : “The answer is never the answer. What's really interesting is the mystery. If you seek the mystery instead of the answer, you'll always be seeking. I've never seen anybody really find the answer. They think they have, so they stop thinking. But the job is to seek mystery, evoke mystery, plant a garden in…
Find out more »Captain Ivory with The Lately
GMH is proud to welcome back two favorites for one great night!! No Cover! Captain Ivory and The Lately! Captain Ivory--Michigan born, but touring out of Nashville, TN, Captain Ivory has developed a strong following through heavy touring of festivals and clubs across the US and Europe, including a marathon 42-day tour through France, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, & Spain in early 2015. The group has supported everyone from Otis Taylor, Whitey Morgan & the 78’s, Frontier Ruckus IAMDYNAMITE, and more.…
Find out more »Mike Kubicki Jazz Trio
Mike has played jazz piano for 20 years. His influences include Bud Powell, Horace Silver, Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, and Kenny Barron, grounding his playing in the bebop and hard bop traditions. Mike works throughout the Midwest at clubs and festivals in a variety of formats, including solo, combos, and with vocalists. Mike has four young children and lives in Neenah, Wisconsin.
Find out more »Lil’ Davy Max
Lil' Davy Max plays vintage Chicago blues the way they should be played, steeped in the Windy City tradition replete with guitar, harp and piano melding as one in the ensemble style that was the feature of the town's blues in the 50s and 60s. He is also blessed with a tough blues voice that is ideally suited to his chosen genre.
Find out more »Linus and the Lute
Linus and the Lute Americana / Bluegrass band from Wausau, WI. Billy Bronsted - Banjo, Vocals John Kneipp - Guitar, Vocals David Blessent - Bass, Vocals Chris Lalonde - Mandolin, Vocals Here is a taste from their album It's Real released Oct. 31, 2017. Recorded at Rock Garden Studio in Appleton. https://linusandthelute.bandcamp.com/track/living-this-way https://linusandthelute.bandcamp.com/track/meltdown
Find out more »Mini-Mile of Music
A Mini-Mile of Music makes its way to Downtown Appleton on Monday night, March 12. The Wisconsin Governor's Conference on Tourism is in town, so our Fox Cities tourism leaders asked us to showcase what the Mile of Music Festival is all about! It's a great chance for some of our local artists to shine for a state audience. This event is FREE and takes place at 9 Downtown Appleton venues, and will feature 15 artists. The Mini-Mile of Music…
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