After twelve years together, one thing has remained constant for Wisconsin rock & rollers the Family Business - it's always been about the music. "Looking back to when we started out, most of us were still in High School, so a lot has changed for each one of us personally. Somehow we've all remained very close friends who still like making music together," says bassist Garrett Wartenweiler. And they haven't just made music, they've done so at a proli c…

Equally rich in meaning and melody, Paladino delivers honest, heartfelt lyrics and soaring, stirring harmonies.  Their songs blend genres (Americana Rock, Indie Folk, Progressive Bluegrass) with poetic imagery and novelistic detail, shot through with real emotion and dynamic musicality. Founded in late 2014, long-term friends Mark Harrig (mandolin/vocals/guitar) and former band member Phil Wamser (concertina/keyboard) set out to start a bluegrass band.  Having picked up a mandolin and concertina, they both joked about their miniature instruments and thought to start…

TheyGuanUs -A Mexican/American Fusion Reggae Band. From Milwaukee Wi. Buena Vibra/Musica. Influences: Los cafres, Dread Mar I , Cultura Profetica, Bob Marley https://www.reverbnation.com/theyguanus

While Wild Skies has carved out their own, unique sound at the intersection of folk, rock and Americana, the band members have come from all different musical backgrounds, each of them bringing a different perspective to the collaboration. That diversity, at its core, is what has helped Wild Skies forge their own path and distinctive sound. The Chicago based foursome came together through a series of Craigslist ads posted by Ohio transplant and singer/songwriter Aaron Lechlak while searching for band…

“Planet Theabs” Tom Theabo & Janet Planet Yup! One of the many performances during our illustrious careers was the “Casbah Cafe”, College Ave., Appleton. We’re BAAAACCCCCKKK!! Gibson Music Hall will be the host and there will be some wonderful surprises!!Can’t wait to share with you some guest artists along with some of the songs that we love to play. Come early 7:30-9:30. http://www.janetplanet.com/events/gibson-music-hall-tom-theabo-janet-planet-still-crazy-after-all-these-years/

This Friday, June 1st come celebrate our 1st anniversary with 3 awesome bands, Spatola, The Jay Edward Band, Dirty Deuce! NO COVER! Spread the word! We truly thank each and every one of you for all your help and support! Cheers to many more years!

Gary has been singing and playing guitar since high school. He studied classical guitar in Vermont and jazz and blues guitar in Ann Arbor Michigan. He became a very sought after lead guitar player for rock bands while in high school and formed a number of folk groups in college. Gary is one of a few solo artists to have headlined at Art Street and His Oasis (Plainfield, Wisconsin) multiple times. Gary is an advanced guitarist / vocalist / entertainer…

Sweet Delta Dawn is a four piece rock ensemble from Madison, Wisconsin consisting of a talented group of musicians/songwriters with a strong technical experience in sound engineering, and software design. Starting in 2012, Sweet Delta Dawn has been a staple in the Madison jam community ever since. Together, they tell a futuristic tale of American life with a wholesome blend of the past. Covering a variety of folk, classic rock, jazz, funk, and modern music alongside a multicultural mix of…

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!

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…

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

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…