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Boy Dirt Car, F/i, Eric Lunde

Today May 19, 2012 8:00pm $10.00

Boy Dirt Car has been and continues to be a vehicle for musical exploration and improvisation. Over the past 30 years Boy Dirt Car has performed numerous shows across the continental United States (sharing the stage with bands such as Einsturzende Neubauten, Psycic tv, Sonic Youth, Big Black, Schockbilly and Pussy Galore),....read more

The Barr Brothers, Ed Anderson (Magic Box, Backyard Tire Fire)

Wednesday May 23, 2012 8:00pm $10 door / $12 advance

One of the first Christmas presents that Brad and Andrew Barr received were two pairs of red boxing gloves. They set up a makeshift ring in their basement in Providence, RI and hung a bell from the water pipes. When the bell....read more

Anders Osborne, Clarence Bucaro

Thursday May 24, 2012 8:00pm $15.00

Anders story (his life, his career) is not unlike those of the other great songwriters and artists that he's been compared to by critics and roots purists Dylan, Guthrie, and Van Morrison, by the time he found New Orleans (or maybe it is the other way around) by taking the long way trekking through Africa and Egypt,....read more

The Pines

Friday June 8, 2012 8:00pm $10.00

In a world swimming in singer/songwriters, it's difficult to rise above the masses and create a truly unique sound that captures ears and stimulates the mind. The Pines are a band that has accomplished this feat, honing their musical craft to near perfection with a sound that wavers on the edge of traditional....read more

Revolush, Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles

Friday June 15, 2012 8:00pm $10.00

You know that sarcastic little voice whispering in your ear at a meeting? That sassy boy playing your Cyrano when you find the smartest girl in the bar? The inside joke that lets them know you can hang with the boys but you are all woman? That's Revolush, Baby. Give 'em the key to your place -- you know you want to. They....read more

Strange Arrangement, The Coop

Friday July 13, 2012 9:00pm $8 advance / $10 door

Officially formed 4 years ago in Chicago, and with roots dating back to the mid 90s, Strange Arrangement is a progressive jazz funk rock hybrid with an emphasis on lyrics, songwriting, and compositional sections. Utilizing out of the box time signatures, left of center harmonies, and catchy melodies Strange Arrangement has....read more

Neil Hamburger, Tim Heidecker (of Tim and Eric), DJ Douggpound, The Kenny "K-Strass" Strasser Yo-Yo Extravaganza

Sunday July 29, 2012 8:00pm $20.00

America's Funnyman Neil Hamburger is the hardest working comedian in existence, performing up to 399 shows a year internationally to critical acclaim and audience bewilderment. He's toured as the hand-picked opener for....read more

Jerry Joseph & the Jackmormons

Monday July 30, 2012 8:00pm $10.00

For more than 30 years, Jerry Joseph has been strapping on a guitar and chasing down truth, understanding and soul with tenacity and resonant skill. Joseph is the archetypal musician's musician - something that's resoundingly clear on his sweeping new double album Happy Book, to be released March 20, 2012 on Response....read more

GrandMothers of Invention

Friday August 3, 2012 8:00pm $25.00

The GrandMothers of Invention are the only Frank Zappa/Mothers of Invention alumni who have been consistently performing the music of the maestro since 2003. From the classic "Freak Out", "Absolutely Free", "We're Only In It For The Money", "Uncle Meat", and "Burnt Weeny Sandwich" - to - "Weasels Ripped My Flesh",....read more

The Lovin' Kind

Saturday August 4, 2012

The Lovin' Kind is a Milwaukee group who have re-emerged as a 60's rock band with Beatle and Rolling Stones roots. This group of seven musicians has dedicated themselves to entertaining those folks who truly love a song with a hook and a beat. The music is designed to produce songs that never leave your head. We play....read more

The Dunwells

Sunday August 5, 2012 8:00pm $12.00

Utterly natural. There's no more fitting description for both the music of The Dunwells as well as the story of their magical rise from the pubs of Leeds, England to an American record deal and a stunning debut album in just two short years. The group is two brothers, two cousins and totaling five best mates who simply....read more

Reckless Life (Guns N' Roses Tribute)

Friday August 17, 2012 9:00pm $10.00

Nominated for a 2012 Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Award, Reckless Life is Wisconsin's premiere Guns N' Roses Tribute Band. The most important thing in any tribute act is to have a lead singer that represents the original. John Wood does just that with his feral Axl howl. Reckless Life's authentic vibe has earned....read more

Elizabeth Cook, Tim Carroll

Friday August 24, 2012 8:00pm $12 advance / $15 door

To say that Elizabeth Cook's background is like something out of a country song would be wildly underestimating the entire genre. The youngest of 11 half-brothers and sisters, she grew up in rural Florida where her musician parents met while playing in local country bars. Her father learned to play upright bass in a....read more

BangTower Featuring: Percy Jones, Neil Citron & Walter Garces

Saturday September 29, 2012 8:00pm $25.00

BangTower is a progressive musical alliance featuring legendary bassist Percy Jones, Grammy winning guitarist/engineer/producer Neil Citron and LA "Drum Guru" Walter Garces. Their maiden voyage entitled Casting Shadows is....read more

Barry Manilow

Saturday August 4, 2012 8:00pm $174.99 / $94.99 / $74.99 / $54.99 / $9.99

At the Milwaukee Theatre in Milwaukee, WI. Purchase tickets at the Milwaukee Theatre box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com, or charge at 800-745-300.