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October 2017
Ethan Keller
Ethan Keller is a singer-songwriter from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was voted Best Solo Artist in the 2011 Milwaukee Music Awards, and Pop Artist of the Year at the 2011 Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Awards. Keller is known for his originality, diversity, and depth. Musically and professionally, Ethan wears many hats. He has been performing and promoting since 1993, played thousands of shows, and composed hundreds of songs. Ethan has performed at prestigious venues in nearly 30 states, and sold…
Find out more »Punk’n Funk – A Wrestling Themed Halloween Dance Party
Punk'n Funk - A Wrestling Themed Halloween Dance Party October 28, 2017, prepare yourselves for one of the biggest show downs of the year as Porky's Groove Machine, Tyler & The Streeters and Nordlund all compete for the belt in this one time cage match punk n' funk dance party! Wear your favorite wrestling outfit. We'll have prizes, tank top ripping contests, and more! All costumes welcome, wrestling themed costumes get extra credit. A full night of music from: Porky's…
Find out more »November 2017
Flannel Fest North at Gibson Music Hall
SHOW INFO: WHAT: Flannel Fest North WHEN: Friday, November 3 at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. WHERE: Gibson Music Hall (211 W. College Avenue, Appleton) TICKETS: General Admission: $20 (+ tax/fee) / VIP: $35 (+ tax/fee) / Day of Show: $25 (+ tax/fee) PURCHASE: bit.ly/FlannelFestNorth AGES: 21+ Featuring: • Lillie Mae • The Mascot Theory • The Beth Kille Band • Queen Hilma • Lost Lakes • Christopher Gold For the first time in its three-year history, Madison's…
Find out more »Hero Jr.
Rock band Hero Jr. is an old school band, but their crisp live sound sets the bar for “real” modern rock music. They have a reputation for playing different shows each night, often stretching their well-crafted rock tunes into epic jams. On tour since 2012, the band has played more than 650 shows across America. Having supported major headlining acts such as Alice Cooper, Tom Petty, John 5 & The Creatures, The Offspring, Tantric and more! Hero Jr. is truly…
Find out more »MaR–Matt and Rissel Album Release Party
Come celebrate M.a.R's album release "The Fourth Mode"!! 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…
Find out more »Trio Del Mare
Trio Del Mare is a new Jazz Ensemble based in Green Bay, WI, composed of Maria Balistreri on vocals, Gillian Evanoff on upright bass and Dr. Stefan Hall on guitar. Trio Del Mare guitarist Dr. Stefan Hall is the founder and guitarist for the popular Jazz Ensemble Gypsy Trip and Marisa and Gillian are original members of the Green Bay-based Gypsy Swing Ensemble Mulatság. As a group or as individuals, Trio Del Mare has performed throughout Wisconsin including at La…
Find out more »Reverend Raven
Reverend Raven has been playing the blues since 1971 when he first saw Freddy King play at the Kinetic Theatre in Chicago. After a 15 year hitch in the Navy he moved to Milwaukee where he began a long friendship and collaboration with Madison Slim, long time harmonica player for Jimmy Rogers. Since 1990 he has opened for Gatemouth Brown, Pinetop Perkins, Koko Taylor Band, Junior Wells, Billy Branch, Magic Slim, Elvin Bishop, Sugar Blue, Lonnie Brooks, William Clarke, Lefty…
Find out more »Narcotic Wasteland
Narcotic Wasteland started as a side project Dallas Toler- Wade had been working the past few years when he was not touring or in the writing/studio mode with "Nile." "The more songs I completed for "Narcotic Wasteland," The more I wanted to put a full band lineup together," said Dallas. Toler- Wade asked longtime friend Edwin Rhone (lead guitar/vox) if he was interested, which he was. They both had played in some metal bands together in the early to mid…
Find out more »Cadillac Pete and the Heat
One of the first questions people ask Pete is how did you get your name, Cadillac Pete? Pete was dubbed "Cadillac Pete" by his fellow musicians. Cadillac is a symbol of excellence, known for legendary performance which fits Pete to a tee; hence the name, "Cadillac Pete". Pete was given a harmonica at the age of 4 and has been playing ever since. He went to see an Allman Brothers concert one night and Muddy Waters opened for them. It…
Find out more »The Days Before Everything, Searchlights, & Rocket Miner!
The Days Before Everything (Previously Thrones): Ambient instrumental post-rock band from Milwaukee, Wi. http://thronesmusic.com/ Searchlights: The music of Searchlights presents a dynamic odyssey. Melancholic guitar lines swell with atmosphere, soft texture gives way to heart stopping bass and propulsive drums --- simple drones evolve into artful grooves. Their unexampled style incorporates ethereal vocals, Japanese taiko and layered soundscapes into compositions that are cinematic and invoke strong emotion. http://www.searchlightsmusic.com/ Rocket Miner: At their very first live performance, it’s not unbelievable that…
Find out more »Copper Box–Appleton Chrismas Parade 11/21 at GMH! ($5)
Copper Box will be perfoming Tuesday night November 21st during the Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade! Come in out of the cold and warm yourselves with a good drink and great music! ($5.00 Cover-Charge) Copper Box, one of WI's favorites, that brings melodic folk rock originals and covers featuring the multi instrumentalists, Danny & Michelle Jerabek. Copper Box is a genre-bending celebration of fusion roots rock that channels the rowdy communal feel of a small-town party with their refreshing, gutsy, americana…
Find out more »Ifdakar’s Thanksgiving Eve on the Ave
IFDAKAR'S 1ST ANNUAL THANKGIVING EVE ON THE AVE Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017 at Gibson Music Hall Appleton, WI Doors at 7pm | Show 9pm-12:30am 21+ | NO COVER ____ Join Appleton original rock band Ifdakar for a brand new holiday tradition: Ifdakar's Thanksgiving Eve on the Ave! We will be collecting food donations for St. Joseph Parish Food Pantry! By bringing a non-perishable food donation, you will receive a FREE Ifdakar sticker and digital download card!
Find out more »Beach Patrol, Memphis Star, & Nature: The Band
Three Awesome Bands! One Great Night! BEACH PATROL is a local staple for rocking, rolling, and things of this nature. Original music in the neighborhood of the Beatles, the Miracles, Sam & Dave, The Kinks, Tom Petty, The Figgs, and Elvis Costello. MEMPHIS STAR is indie power-pop from the midwest of USA. Inspired by 1970's power pop and alt rock. Drums, bass, guitar, organ, and vox harmonies. Tied to an American city where the roots of rock and roll started.…
Find out more »Shaun Marie, FederalHippies, Feed the Dog, FEATherWolf
We are excited to announce a great line-up coming Nov. 30th starting at 7:00! Stop into GMH for a special evening! Shaun Marie FederalHippies Feed the Dog FEATherWOLF
Find out more »December 2017
Nick Anderson & The Skinny Lovers
Nick Anderson and The Skinny Lovers sound like the lovechild of John Mayer and Gary Clark Jr. For fans of vintage style, modern sounds, and craft beer. After a rough patch through high school Nick Anderson overcame depression and realized the power that music has to change lives. Ever since he has been giving his all to write songs that show listeners everyone struggles, the story just changes details. The "got through depression" story is getting old, and that itself…
Find out more »Sam Llanas
Sam Llanas (formerly of the BoDeans) is an iconic American singer, acoustic guitarist, and songwriter. Best known for his unique and distinctively soulful voice, It was Llanas’ voice that supplied the trademark vocal on Robbie Robertson’s “Somewhere Down the Crazy River.” Shedding new light on a multi-decade career Sam Llanas returns to his roots adding a refined rock sound complimented by a full band, all veterans of both studio and live performance. Behind his lone-wolf image and tuffness, Llanas continues…
Find out more »Fun w/ Atoms
Fun w/ Atoms are a Power Pop band from Wisconsin that formed in the 1980s. Dan Collins, Curt Leferve, and Rick Smith have recorded 3 albums together and continue to play shows around their central hub of Green Bay. Their debut album, "Main Street" was recorded at Smart Studios by Butch Vig, prior to his work with Nirvana and a slew of other 90's rock bands. Along with Spooner, the Weeds, and Firetown, Fun w/ Atoms were an important part…
Find out more »Copper Box Trio
Acoustic version of Copper Box, one of WI's favorites, that brings melodic folk rock originals and covers featuring the multi instrumentalists, Danny & Michelle Jerabek. Copper Box is a genre-bending celebration of fusion roots rock that channels the rowdy communal feel of a small-town party with their refreshing, gutsy, americana sound of artists like the legendary Esteban Jordan (the Jimi Hendrix of the accordion), Doug Sahm, Clifton Chenier, Los Lobos, and CCR...a must see!
Find out more »Noah John & Ringing Iron
"We are a band based in Wisconsin playing Classic Bluegrass and Gospel, Mixing it with Country, Americana and folk. We blend driving banjo, powerful mandolin, Wailing Fiddle, booming upright bass, steady rhythm guitar and tight harmonies to create a sound that echoes from the hills and plains of our great Nation. We sing and play the Soul of the Country." http://noahjohncountrybluegrass.com
Find out more »Gibson Music Hall “Planet Jazz” – Janet Planet Trio
Gibson Music Hall proudly presents Planet Jazz -- Janet Planet Trio will be “accentuating the positive” on December 16th at GMH. Tom Theabo (guitar), Danny Lueck (drums) and Andy Sachen (bass). The spirited and vivacious Janet Planet has been self-produced and managed for the majority of her 25-year career. A productive recording artist, performer, teacher and clinician – her concert schedule takes her to performance halls, universities, jazz festivals and clubs across the USA and internationally. It’s been years since…
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