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Room to dance, room to listen, room to drink, plenty of room to swing. C’mon down for the Hall of it! We’re looking forward to seeing all the Appletonians we know (and that’s a lot).
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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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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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“Jake Anthony Crowe, Greg McMonagle, Kelvin Kaspar, and Mike Malone join forces to bring you your favorite songs on the greatest stage in all of Appleton.” -Mike Malone
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http://slyjoemusic.com
https://www.caleyconway.com/
13 years ago, the band Sly Chef & the Vegetables played their first show at Water City Grill in Oshkosh, WI. Coincidentally, this was also the last performance by the Vegetables. But the trio that came together to make music that night immediately carried on with a new moniker, The Operators. The Operators evolved into the Smooth Operators and the rest is history.
The trio that started it all, the nucleus, the molten core, the Mother Brain of this operation, has remained firm all the while. Tonight, come join the original trio (Joe Slyzelia, Mike Underwood, David Jerabek) for our debut performance at a pretty sweetastic new music venue!
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Caley Conway takes the stage in candy apple red with Pat Keen, slinging a matching telecaster and a new set of rules for the singer/songwriter paradigm. Rooted in folk but hardly bound to it, her inventive style ranges from jazz to post-rock, hints at the familiar, and embraces a dissonant beauty. The Milwaukee native’s breezy voice and disarming wit belie a deep complexity that has earned her praise as “the next big thing in folk music” by No Depression Magazine. Paste Magazine praised her 2016 full-length Silk for Life as “an ambitious piece that puts Conway on the map.” 2018 saw her sharing stages with the likes of Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, Joan Shelley and more. Equally enthralling as a solo performer or a full band with backup singers, Conway leaves rooms hushed; her audiences somewhere between chilled and chuckling.
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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
BEEP BEEP!!!! EARLY START ALERT!!!!!*FREE ADMISSION*!!! BEEP BEEP!!!
–This is the 1st time we have tried something like this. Our 1st set will be unplugged(acoustic) starting at 8 P.M. at the front bar stage. 2nd set will be an electric heater starting at 9:30 on the main stage.
–This is our 1st time at Gibson. If you have never been there, this venue is easily one of the best venues in the state. It has perfect sound. Classy yet rock ‘n roll swag atmosphere. Cool bartenders. And best yet, we decided to have no cover charge at the door for the night.
–We really need your help with advertising for this one, so we have decided to give away 25 of our acoustic CD’s to the 1st 25 people who come through the door that have “shared’ this event with their friends. So just “share” this event and come early. We will be sure to have the grooviest mix playing beforehand over the house speakers. Doors open at 5pm.
CAN’T WAIT TO SEE ALL OF YOU!
The final GMH Jazz Session of the spring concludes with the original music of Mike Malone. Band consists of Kelvin Kaspar on guitar, Jake Anthony Crowe on sax, Matthew Ryan Osowski on keys, Eric Ross on bass, and Mike Malone on drums.
Second set is open to all who’d like to jam with the house band!
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www.officialcodyjames.com
https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheNewOutfit
The solo venture of Cody James is the culmination of over 20 years of playing guitar, most of which were spent with various rock and punk groups around his native area of Oshkosh, WI.
James’ passion for music has brought him to a new musical chapter in going solo, where he trudges forward, relentlessly chasing musical freedom.
The New Outfit hails from Green Bay and are bringing you fresh vibes and tasty tunes in good ol’ Wisco fashion!