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June 2018
The Shotgun Gerdy Gang
The Shotgun Gerdy Gang is a high energy 5 peice Bluegrass Style string band out of central Wisconsin. Guns a Blazin' Good Time! FootStompin' TrailerGrass Hijinks For All! Have a listen here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=1s&v=fKgLwOWcCC4
Find out more »Starkweather Bay Blues Band
Starkweather Bay Blues does all styles of blues from Chicago blues, Delta blues and all others in between. A variety of songs and music that will keep the crowd wanting more. Developing originals songs and making old songs like new, SWB is always bringing new music to each gig. Come sit back or better yet, dance the night away! Phyllis Becker (Keyboard) and Dennis Becker (Harp) on lead vocals, Bryan Johnston on Lead Guitar and Pam Brozek on Bass, Dave…
Find out more »Fun with Atoms
GIBSON MUSIC HALL presents Fun with Atoms on Saturday June 16th. We have decided that the most FUN would be had by going deep into our songlist and play the whole night! Come early, we start at 7pm and play until 11pm. EARLY GIG ALERT! It's sure to be a great summer night on College Ave. Come out and tear it up with us!
Find out more »Claire Kelly
Meet Claire Kelly- the eternal optimist. This girl is on a mission to brighten every corner she steps in with honest lyrics and lively melodies. Her vocal ability and folk/pop style have been shaped by a love for artists like Regina Specktor and Ingrid Michaelson. Over the years, Claire has had the privilege to open for Anderson East, Lee Dewyze, William Becket of The Academy Is, The Ballroom Thieves and Tall Heights. She loves to share stories, playing everything from…
Find out more »Grim Waters, Rocket Cat, & NeoCaveman at GMH
Saturday Night June 30th! Gibson Music Hall proudly presents: NeoCaveman, Rocket Cat, & Grim Waters! NO COVER! 21+ NeoCaveman https://neocaveman.bandcamp.com/ Rocket Cat http://www.rocketcatband.com/ Grim Waters https://grimwaterswi.bandcamp.com/releases
Find out more »July 2018
The Voodoo Fix
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…
Find out more »Charlie Christenson at GMH
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…
Find out more »The Blues Disciples
The Blues Disciples have been bringing their Blues to the people of the local clubs in the Milwaukee area and the Midwest region since 1990. Founded by “Barefoot” Jimmy Schwarz with the intent of remaining true to the influences of the Chicago electric blues era of the ’50’s and 60’s. Influenced initially by the likes of Little Walter, and Muddy Waters, and then directly by Wisconsin Blues greats Jim Liban and Billy Flynn they forged a sound and band that…
Find out more »MaR- Matt and Rissel at Gibson Music Hall
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…
Find out more »Charles Walker Band
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…
Find out more »Burnt Toast & Jam at GMH
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…
Find out more »Eric Allen LIVE at GMH
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!)
Find out more »The Lone Canary Sat. 7/14
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…
Find out more »Cousin Curtiss
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
Find out more »Roanoke at Gibson Music Hall with David Paul Martin
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…
Find out more »Pierce Edens
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…
Find out more »More Then Merry, Black Belt YelloBelli & Sons of Kong
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.…
Find out more »The Accords
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
Find out more »Spatola
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
Find out more »August 2018
2018 Mile Of Music 6 (Aug. 2-5)
Mile of Music 6 GMH Line Up 2018’s Mile of Music, dubbed Mile 6, will take place Thursday, August 2 through Sunday, August 5 and will feature 200 performing artists and bands from around the country. This FREE music-first and 100% Original festival, presented by Tundraland, is housed throughout Downtown Appleton’s walkable mile-long stretch and showcases 70 local venues, including bars, restaurants, coffee shops, parks and more! Festival attendees can expect to see and hear 900 sets of live, original…
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