Keith is a one-man-band from Green Bay who plays the cajon, tambourine, and synth with his feet while singing and playing acoustic and electric guitars for a White Stripes meets Queens of the Stone Age type sound!
Tag: Live Music
Special Wednesday Night Event!
Karate School!
RedHawks Trio!
Taylor McCarl!
Karate School is an indie rock band from Appleton WI featuring Kevin Koutnik and friends. Born out of excess material song writer Kevin Koutnik had sitting on the shelf. Today Karate School has become a full fledged band with roots in Shoegaze, Post Punk, and Pop.
“Electrifyingly new and strangely familiar at the same time…with his mix of modern sounds and old-fashioned feeling, Raymond is steering jazz in the right direction.” (Downbeat Magazine)
Recently voted as a Rising Star Trumpeter in the Downbeat Magazine Critic’s Poll, John Raymond has been making a name for himself as one of the most promising, up-and-coming jazz musicians in New York. Originally from Minneapolis, MN, John has performed with some of most well-respected names in jazz including Billy Hart, Orrin Evans, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ethan Iverson, and Linda Oh among others. His latest album “Real Feels” was released to widespread acclaim, including a ★★★★1/2 Downbeat review and was included on the Best Jazz Albums of 2016 by Stereogum.
Raymond’s trio “Real Feels” is a unique bass-less band that includes rising stars Gilad Hekselman (guitar) and Colin Stranahan (drums). The group incorporates indie-rock inspired originals and covers as well as puts a fresh spin on familiar songs, many of them stemming from Raymond’s roots as a Midwesterner. From American folk songs like Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land,” to classic hymns such as “Amazing Grace,” to Lennon & McCartney’s “Blackbird,” to Thom Yorke’s “Atoms for Peace,” the music undoubtedly evokes a nostalgia for the past. However, “Real Feels” is far from being antiquated; the band’s improvisational, free-wheeling, keep-you-on-the-edge-of-your-seat kind of approach to the music makes the songs feel entirely relevant.
For more information, please visit John’s website www.johnraymondmusic.net
VIDEO LINKS:
Minor Silverstein – https://youtu.be/QIV1t70Gek8
Atoms for Peace – https://youtu.be/HkuS7LhTn8c
Scarborough Fair – https://youtu.be/brZDiyJ0CrU
Stuck On Blue is an original jazz trio from Oshkosh, WI. They released their first album, Direct From The Source in July of 2016. They’ve performed across Wisconsin including the “Jazz at The Trout” concert series in Appleton, WI. Stuck On Blue consists of guitarist Kelvin Kaspar along with bassist Jake Crowe and drummer Mike Malone.
The Incorruptibles burst onto the Milwaukee roots music scene in 2013, showcasing their unique brand of “Rock & Rollin’ Blues-a-Billy” that has built them a solid following in Southeastern Wisconsin. Amy Ashby handles the upright bass with big-time attitude and tops it off with soulful vocals. Guitarist and vocalist Jimmy McCarthy brings more than forty years of experience on the Wisconsin blues scene to the party, and veteran drummer Bill Siebert keeps the fire burning all night long! Elements of Rock & Roll, Rockabilly, Blues, R&B, Soul and you-name-it can be found in The Incorruptibles’ music – sometimes all in the same song.
First off, we have Dylan Finley aka “The Unknown King” performing a solo acoustic set. Dylan is a Wisconsin born singer/songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. Dylan creates music that draws from rock, pop, hip-hop, electronic and folk music. His lyrics are poetic and honest, while demonstrating unique perspectives. He aspires to be the next Rick Rubin, desiring to help all kinds of artists reach their maximum potential.
Secondly, we have Cullen Sampson. Cullen performs with 2 accompanying musicians (forming a trio), one who plays the keys and another that plays the cajon. Heavily influenced by Paul Simon, Imogen Heap and Jon Bellion. His style reflects a mixture of Pop, folk and Indie Music. He looks to inspire a generation of dreamers to create in unique ways while shining their light into new avenues of thought.
Last but not least, we have Bear In The Forest. Bear will also be performing a solo acoustic set. Alberto Kanost, known on stage as Bear, is a singer/songwriter from Milwaukee. An incredibly soulful Indie Folk singer and gifted guitar player, Bear can lull an entire room into a trance. At only 19 years old, his future is as bright as they come.
Sweetalk (Green Bay)
Grim Waters (Appleton)
Iron Price (Appleton)
With influences from Thrice to Norma Jean to Circa Survive, Sweetalk, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, delivers their own brand of high energy three piece rock to the stage and studio.
Comprised of JameKoebe (Vocals/Guitar), Travis Grahn (Bass), and Brian Boelter
(Drums), the band’s latest release, ‘Mutiny’, blisters through five tracks of invigorating rock easily brought to life through the live setting.
In a recent review, Vents Magazine dubs ‘Mutiny’ as, “a first class release from a band destined for even brighter tomorrows”.
Check out Sweetalk on bandcamp here: https://sweetalkband.bandcamp.com
His unique piano skill & trumpet style has entertained audiences at shows throughout the world. As well as leading his own touring band, he has performed with some of the best musicians of rock, country, & jazz.
Formed in late 2010, Tweed Funk has been an integral part of the “soul-revival” movement with their own style of Memphis flavored soul, roots, and blues. This Milwaukee, Wisconsin 6 piece soul-blues revue is fronted by Joseph “Smokey” Holman, who recorded under Curtis Mayfield in the early 70’s. Tweed Funk boasts 5 Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Wins since 2012 for the band and its members. In April of 2016 the band released their fourth CD, “Come Together”, consisting of 10 new original tunes. Tweed Funk toured the Midwest and east coast of the United States in support of their new album. Tweed Funk’s new album hit #11 on the RMR Top 50 Blues Charts; reached #19 on the Living Blues Charts; and featured as Dan Aykroyd’s (aka Elwood Blues) Blues-Breaker on the internationally syndicated radio program on TheBluesmobile.com
In March of 2016 front man, Joseph “Smokey” Holman, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The band took a 7 month hiatus in the latter part of 2016 while Smokey underwent a successful stem cell transplant. Following his treatment the band is returning to the concert and festival stage in 2017.
Gibson Music Hall is happy to announce Kurt Stein’s School of Music Posse will be opening for Tweed Funk! Come see KSSOM Posse play some funk, soul, and jazz this Saturday evening. They hit the stage at 5! No Cover!