isn’t just another folkduo traveling the country. They’re a dynamic, hardworking tourdeforce, ready to entertain anyone in their audience path, making instant
fans every show. They blend Folk, OldTime, PostPunk, PreWar Jazz, Soul, Rock & Roll, and Country music in the same set, sometimes same song. Adrian’s twisted storylines drive home poignant stories that make you think about what you’re drinking, while Meredith’s fiddle drives the mood. While Adrian plays clawhammerguitar, Meredith’s oldtime and cajun fiddle, and trad clogging treats you in new familiars.
The Sketchballs
The rockin’ fun trio from Milwaukee hits Appleton’s shores!
The Royal Blue
Karm Kerwell was lead vocalist for the Appleton/Madison punk rock band THE MESS (1983-1986). Relocating to San Francisco, he became lead vocalist for the experimental/industrial band SYSTEMS COLLAPSE (1986-1988). After a long hiatus from music, he found himself creating songs again. Some of his “karma Void” songs were a catalyst to jump-start THE ROYAL BLUE.
Jeff Taugner played bass in the Appleton version of THE MESS. After a long, mysterious disappearance Jeff has emerged from obscurity with a vast knowledge of the underground music scene. Reconnecting with Karm, he now plays several fine bass guitars.
Jason Nelson played drums in SEVEN FEET TALL from 1997-2007 (Appleton, WI). From 2007 thru 2012 he played drums with QUARTER LIFE CRISIS (Green Bay, WI). Jason is now playing drums with THE ROYAL BLUE (Appleton, WI).
Sam Luna has been writing music and touring since 2005.
Born in Tuba City, AZ, he began creating music in Kenosha, WI, with the help of J. Hardin and Rogers Randle Jr. He spent the next few years living and playing in Los Angeles, CA, and North County, San Diego, CA. He moved back to the midwest and began recording his first demos with Greg Jackson Combs in Chicago, IL, moved to Los Angeles, CA, and worked with Zambricki Li, and then to Encinitas, CA, to work with Kellen Malloy. In 2010, he met Aaron Duesterhoeft and began recording at SecondHand Studios. They completed their debut album, “Under Construction”, in 2013, and the follow up, “Subject To Change”, in 2015. Sam is now currently recording and touring with a new duet project, FEATherWOLF, featuring Shaun Marie.
This show will be legendary! Punk rock at a huge new venue in the middle of downtown Appleton.
BATTALION OF SAINTS – legendary hardcore punk since 1980 from San Diego, CA. It’s been at least a decade since they played Wisconsin.
https://www.facebook.com/battalionofsaints
https://battalionofsaintssl.bandcamp.com/releases
THE NOBODYS – Classic 90’s punk rock from Colorodo Springs, CO.
https://www.facebook.com/werenobodys
https://radgirlfriendrecords.bandcamp.com/album/hussy
THE CRYPTICS – Melodic punk rock on tour from Dover, NH. They were awesome last time they came through Appleton, don’t miss them this time around!
https://thecryptics.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thecrypticsofficial
https://thecrypticsofficial.bandcamp.com/
CHOOSE YOUR POISON – Appleton’s favorite party thrasher!
https://www.facebook.com/Choose-Your-Poison
https://chooseyourpoison.bandcamp.com/
LAW/LESS – New UK82 style punk rock from Milwaukee, WI
featuring members of a bunch of different bands. This will be their first Appleton show.
https://lawlesscult.bandcamp.com/releases
AT: Gibson Music Hall / 211 West College Avenue, Appleton, WI
Ages 21+.
Music starts at 8pm.
$12 at the door. There won’t be any early bird tickets.
By melding hook-filled melody within hard and heavy beats, BlackBelt Yello-Belli’s sound is an eclectic mix of alternative hard rock tinged with blues. Hailing from the Fox Cities and formed in 2015 “The Yello-Belli band” set out to create something different, powerful and “un-canned” with interesting song structure and time signatures. The bands fruition is a collaborative effort of tenored local musicians: Todd Schimmers (“Schimms”) on lead guitar, Mike Busse on lead vocals- rythym guitar, Greg “the Moose” Ashauer on drums, Luke “the bassman” Hartjes on back up vocals and bass guitar. Their music will instinctively clench your fist and leave you craving more.
The Hook Up is a dirty rock & roll trio formed in Appleton, WI. Their music is driven with compelling hooks, and lyrical density that will take the listener on a musical journey. The band’s personality, swagger, and musicianship shine through while they drop waves of inspired sounds. It’s as if Weezer, Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age melded together to create The Hook Up. With two lead singers the band offers original music that infuses their unique styles, while still feeling like cohesive works. Let The Hook Up take your eyes and ears for a ride!
Mr. Feedback is a 4-piece music machine based in Appleton, WI. The dirty duo of lick spittin’ bassist Michael Brandt and the 6-string motherplucker Derek Beuchel have been playing together since they knew how to walk. Growing tired of the same old song and dance, they joined forces with the percussion whiz kid and international travel guru Jesse Kay.
The formula was still lacking the proper amount of madness and absurdity, and vocalist Eric Allen dropped into the mix. With more range than a Texan, and less hair than a beach ball, his antics were the final piece in what has become Mr. Feedback.
Purposefully striding through a field of 60’s soul and guitar-driven blues rock, Horace Greene has set up camp in Oshkosh, WI where they brew their own unique brand of alternative rock n’ roll. The 3-piece, consisting of Tony Oakley (Vocals/Guitar), Sam Swetlik (Bass), and Mitch Washebek (Drums), is quickly picking up steam in the Fox Valley area and has plans to expand their sound to the Southern and West Coast of the US.
Live Music & Live Art Every Monday!
It’s Monday, so “Buck-Off” at GMH!
As a “Thank You” to all you Service Industry people, drinks are a dollar off every Monday! Local musicians & artists will be on site demonstrating their mad skills!
Their live shows are a mixture of solo original songs performed by both songwriters and duet songs allowing their audience to enjoy a variety of music in every set. FEATherWOLF is currently working on their sophomore album, with their first album, To: You, From: Me, having been released June 2016. They recently toured the US raising money to implement and start art and music classes for kids around the world.
