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https://www.facebook.com/alexwilsonband/
http://alexwilsonband.com/
ALEX WILSON grew up in a family of talented musicians.
Alex’s grandmother, Rosa Saviano was a renowned professional jazz singer in Chicago in the 1940’s and 50’s. Tom Wilson, Alex’s father, is a multi-faceted musician who has had the distinct pleasure of accompanying nearly every blues performer to pass through the Milwaukee/Chicago music scene in the last thirty years. A versatile musician, Alex effortlessly switches between genres. He plays everything from sweet Beale Street blues to West coast swing. From hard Texas grinders to stone cold Chicago grooves with a feeling that’s said to be timeless. Alex’s style and tasty originals matched with his undeniable stage presence and unmistakable guitar style will drive you to the dance floor.
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https://www.reverbnation.com/dproadband?fbclid=IwAR0pqrulbIKWMmiF-x8vfKDj4DjSUk9QH27mwL2wsVlIshGSn8kA73UnEgU
https://www.facebook.com/Donnie-Pick-326352151225/
A good place to start is with the roots. Bluegrass music is where Donnie got his first taste of the limelight at a young and impressionable age. Playing music from Jimmy Martin, Bill Monroe to New Grass Revival and Tony Rice. After years of searching and playing different music clubs and festivals he discovered the raw primitiveness of the Blues and new immediately that he had found what he was searching for all along. Now after 30 plus years of delivering blistering blues licks and rich soulful vocals he is still kicking it up at clubs and festivals today and no plans on stopping any time soon. The debut album “Guitar Slinger” was a success for a freshman attempt and the follow up album will be filled with even more surprises.
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!
https://copperboxband.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YZMC0wn6ak
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https://www.facebook.com/TheBluesDisciples/
https://www.bluesdisciples.com/
A unique blend of Modern and Old School Blues.
Founded in 1990 by “Barefoot” Jimmy Schwarz.
Great Blues music by an energetic and professional band!
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https://cathygrier.com/
Back by popular demand! Tell your friends, because this woman is worth a visit! To make it even more fun, she will be joined by friends to perform randomly with her on stage.
Cathy Grier | Blues Artist
Female Blues Guitarist & Creative Force, Singer, Songwriter
A professional musician since 1978, Cathy Grier’s undeniably powerful voice accompanied by tasty Blues guitar stylings, both acoustic and electric, affirms her place on the world stage. Trailblazing at an early age as an MTV Basement Tapes winner, Cathy has experienced every aspect of the music industry. She’s written hit songs, formed a record company, produced artists in multiple languages, toured extensively, supported important causes and even honed her craft in the subways of New York City as a busker.
Through it all, she has remained true to herself, her music, her writings and her fundamental Blues performances. Inspired by the early great female Blues artists of the 20’s and 30’s, she honors them by continuing to bring the people’s music to the stage. You can’t help but feel her life story with every heartfelt raw performance.
One woman, one guitar, part storyteller, part blues traveler. Cathy’s multi-dimensional guitar technique, her talents on slide and harmonica, her gutsy vocal range, and her unique songcraft, thrill audiences with her performances, and affirm her commitment to representing the Blues worldwide
The Swingin’ Johnsons are are back at Gibson Music Hall for a special show with some very special guests…
-Saturday, May 18 at 8:00 pm-
BLUES WITH SOUL: Jeff Johnston (guitar) formed The Swingin’ Johnsons in 1999, performing at clubs and festivals in Northeast WI. The Swingin’ Johnsons play a variety of genres; from gritty Blues, to R&B covers, and more! Dynamic Jazz & Blues vocalist and 2019 WAMI Female Vocalist of the Year, Erin Krebs, fronts the band with power and soul, and the chemistry between Erin & Jeff is undeniable! Jeff and Erin surround themselves with impeccable musicians, and when joined with Jeff’s soulful and polished guitar playing make an marvelous musical experience that is unrivaled! If you’re looking for Blues with Soul… the Swingin’ J’s have it covered!
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https://www.facebook.com/OfficiallyPierre/
Pierre “Mr Untouchable” Lee is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who’s Dynamic stage presence and energy will Electrify any audience Pierre is a nationally traveled artist and musician who has played with blues and soul greats like Gorgeous George Stancell, Jerome Durham, Jimmy Burns, and has recently shared the stage with Blues Legend John Primer. Pierre and his band will be gracing the Gibson Music Hall stage for the first time May 17th. This is definitely a show you do not want to miss!
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The Blues Howlers are returning to Gibson Music Hall! Come out and help us pack the place! Blues, Swing and Boogie all Night Long!!!!
“Big” Al delivers an authentic, polished blues sound. Hailed by Milwaukee Blues Legends as the one of the greatest young Blues artists out there. Harmonica legend Jim Liban says “We need more REAL Blues harmonica and guitar players like him”.
http://www.bigaldorn.com
$15 online or $20 at the door. Buy online here:
https://bfgatgmh.brownpapertickets.com/
***Dr. Kickbutt is FREE from 6-7:30pm***
-BLACKFOOT GYPSIES – As a band, they have unleashed a set of original roadhouse rockin’ tunes with “To the Top” on Plowboy Records. The Nashville, Tennessee based powerhouse quartet demonstrate raucous energy and soul on this collection delivering their take on white-knuckled rock’n’roll.
-SMOKING FLOWERS – Musically speaking, Kim dances between drums, accordion, acoustic guitar, mandolin, harmonica, shimmering tambourine and her own sensual, simmering vocals. Scott plays electric and acoustic guitar, harmonica, and delivers his vocals with the voice of a feisty, gin-battered, heart-on-sleeve, hardscrabble troubadour. They have influences that range from Led Zeppelin to Gillian Welch and The Ramones to Neil Young. Kim healed cancer using holistic and alternative methods and a raw food diet (no chemotherapy, no radiation, no hormones). The Smoking Flowers 2018 album “Let’s Die Together” was inspired by these events. They remain activists and advocates for holistic and alternative medicine.
-DR. KICKBUTT’S ORCHESTRA OF DEATH – Eclectic jug band extraordinaire. Cross between Frank Zappa and the Muppets.
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http://www.rockinsales.com/
Rockin’ Jimmy Crimmins—one of the most exceptional jazz/blues guitarists on the scene today—was born in Madison, Wis. He started on the instrument early, making his first live appearance at the age of 13. While attending high school and gigging on the weekend, Jimmy became obsessed with learning from the masters. He wore out every B.B. King, Freddy King and Paul Butterfield album he could get his hands on.