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February 2018
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…
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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…
Find out more »Ivory James
Midwest-raised popfunksoulectro singer-songwriter. Professional tacky chain-wearer. Ivory James was born out of Prince-worship and bad luck in romance. A kinetic fusion of soul music, jazz piano, vintage synthesizers, wailing saxophone, clattering drum machines and one man's cynicism and humor. Human connection is the mission, but I'll settle for making you dance. https://soundcloud.com/ivoryjames/sets/auld-lange-syne
Find out more »Blue Collar Blues Band
Blue Collar Blues Band was founded circa 1980 by Hoss Hosmer and Terry Mewhorter. The group has gone through many changes to personnel over the years but one thing has remained constant (We Love The Blues). The foundation of the group consisted of Guitar, Harmonica, Bass and Drums, with the addition of Saxophone from time to time. Current members: Hoss Hosmer on Guitar, Terry Mewhorter on Harmonica, Russ Allen on Drums, Aaron Pantol on Bass. Mike Meidl on Sax joins…
Find out more »St. Paddy’s Day! Brother O’ Brother, Spatola, Liv Mueller at GMH!
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Gibson Music Hall with some bagpipes plus more amazing music! No Cover! 21+ Doors open at 4:30! We'll kick things off around 5:30 with some traditional Irish bagpipes followed by Liv Mueller, Spatola and Brother O' Brother! 6:00pm: LIV Mueller (of The Lovelies): "She’s an individualistic songwriter with a thing for haunting, minimalist guitar, which she multitracks with the reverb turned all the way up, building a creepy, majestic backdrop for her slowly unwinding anthems…
Find out more »Tae Popour / Kyle Megna Ross Caterton Duo at GMH
6:00pm--Tae Popour 8:00pm--Kyle Megna & Ross Caterton Duo (8:00pm) No Cover! 21+ Kyle Megna and Ross Caterton are two strong song writers that play in the same band Kyle Megna and The Monsoons! Their “dark-indie-blues-folk-rock feel” is a magnetic force that’s ever-charged with surges of creativity and artistic experimentation. Fused with a healthy dose of spontaneity and humor, Kyle and Ross channel "can’t-get-enough energy" that’s good for the soul. http://www.kylemegna.com/ https://youtu.be/7w0_Mgdq5nE Tae Popour--Passionate, open-minded, and willing. As a young human,…
Find out more »The Jay Edward Blues Band
The Jay Edward Blues Band is based on honoring the great blues artists who came before us. Harmonica driven dance blues and boogie tunes all night long! "Blues at its finest! The Jay Edward Band is a collection of some of the best musicians that you will ever hear. Their interpretations of blues classics are true to the greats who created these fantastic tunes. As a front man and harp player Jay energizes and engages the audience offering songs that…
Find out more »Robert Allen Jr. Band
3 time WAMI nominee, and 2001's Best Blues Artist Award Winner, their music starts with smooth vocal harmonies, filled with fluid guitar solos, strolling and rolling bass lines, and tempos in the perfect rhythmic pocket
Find out more »Jeremiah Jams Band
Jeremiah Jams Band is a four piece power house jam band that delivers sick grooves, and tight jams that are sure to make a real good time!!!! ♫♪♪:-) Bring your friends and your booty, and get ready to shake what your momma gave you!!!♫♪♪:-)
Find out more »You Bred Raptors?– YBR?
You Bred Raptors? is a three piece band with the Music Under New York program busking with legal permits in New York City. They are an orchestral post rock ensemble made up of 8 string bass, cello, glockenspiels and drums. Recently, the band has performed with Yoko Ono at her One Woman Show at the Museum of Modern Art, played close to 50 cities since 2015, performed and spoken at an official TED Talk, commissioned to be the house band for ADULT SWIM at Comic…
Find out more »The Strip Club Band
The Strip Club is an Energetic folk rock band founded in Appleton in 2017 by longstanding members of the local music scene. 5 out of 7 of the members contribute songs in a variety of styles and moods. They’ve played at many of the local venues and recorded an upcoming album of original music. Soundcloud.com/thestripclub and Thestripclubband.com
Find out more »John Statz
One of the more prolific and hard-working young songwriters working in the Americana genre, John Statz has released seven studio albums, and performed all over North America (including Canada and Mexico) and Europe, all in just a shade over a decade. Throughout that time he’s been writing the kind of songs that float through your mind and stay nestled in your thoughts long after listening (American Songwriter) and it’s been said that his songwriting can stand beside the best and…
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