Dr. Love (KISS tribute)
Today January 28, 2012 8:00pm $10.00
Like kids playing air-guitar to the mirror, or grabbing a hairbrush and pretending it was a microphone, this all started with a dream.... Many have tried, few have succeeded. It's a daunting task, but one we are up for... One that we will rise to the occasion for... It's our calling... And, we're calling: DR LOVE!....read more
Rumer, Ron Plevak
Wednesday February 1, 2012 8:00pm $12.00
Rumer was born and spent the very early years of her life in Pakistan. Her father was the chief-engineer involved in the construction of the enormous Tarbela Dam, 30 miles to the northwest of Islamabad. Previously, the job had taken him, together with his young family, to the Western Australian outback and Tasmania as well....read more
Strange Arrangement, Wook
Friday February 3, 2012 8:00pm $10.00
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
Harmonica Blow Out with Jim Liban, Steve Cohen, Matthew Skoller and Benny Rickun
Friday March 2, 2012 8:00pm
Roger Clyne (solo)
Thursday March 8, 2012 8:00pm $15.00
A third generation Arizonan, songwriter Roger Clyne regularly bares his soul in rock 'n' roll originals that are often tinted with Southwest influences: a verse in Spanish here or a line about a desert landscape there. However, ¡Americano! takes Clyne's experiences a step further and combines his popular lyrical style....read more
Blitz The Ambassador
Thursday March 22, 2012 8:00pm $15.00
Born and raised in Accra, Ghana, Blitz the Ambassador grew up to the sounds of Afro-Beat, Highlife, Jazz, and Motown. But when his older brother introduced him to Public Enemy's classic album, It Takes A Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, as a young boy, he was changed forever. "I had never heard young Black people....read more
Mike Doughty - The Book of Drugs: reading, concert, Q&A
Sunday March 25, 2012
Mike Doughty and his book "The Book of Drugs." He'll read gleefully dark, haunted, and funny stories about addiction, the rise and bitter collapse of his band Soul Coughing, playing songs in between. There'll even be a Q&A with the audience. Mike Doughty is a singer/songwriter, noted recently for smash hits "27....read more
Wook, The Coop
Friday March 30, 2012 9:00pm $10.00
Madison, WI's Jam/electronic band, Wook has drawn on influences from all genres. A mix of jam, progressive rock, singer songwriter roots, and electronic instrumentation, the group creates a sound that is ever changing. This youthful approach to music is mirrored by the youthfulness of the band. Only in their early....read more
Animation (A Tribute to RUSH)
Saturday March 31, 2012 8:00pm $15.00
Animation has been headlining as "A Tribute to RUSH" since the first show in March, 1987 at "Chances R" in Palatine, IL. We've mostly played Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin but we'll drive up to six (or so) hours to play a gig. Do you have a favorite venue that needs a RUSH tribute band? We WANT to hear from you. MN, MI,....read more
The Sandcarvers, The Form
Saturday April 7, 2012
Milwaukee's nationally-touring, award-winning, festival-adored AmeriCeltRock Troubadours hit the stage going ninety to the dozen. The Sandcarvers have been hailed as one of the best Celtic rock bands in the country. Their exuberant live show and exhilarating fan interaction have earned them top billing in the music....read more
Semi-Twang
Saturday April 21, 2012 8:00pm $10.00
John Sieger has led two popular midwest bands, The R&B Cadets (in collaboration with Paul Cebar), who recorded for Twintone Records in the R&B Cadets (1980-86) and the critically acclaimed band Semi-Twang (1986-91). In 1988, "Salty Tears" by Semi-Twang was released with much praise and even landed the band a major label....read more
Green River Ordinance
Thursday April 26, 2012 8:00pm $10.00
This fall season marks the 10th Anniversary of Green River Ordinance as a band. In 2009 and 2010, GRO saw tastes of much sought after success: 2 Top 40 radio singles, songs on over 20 TV shows ("So You Think You Can Dance", "The Hills", "The Young & Restless"), 2 music videos on MTV and VH1, tours with American Idol....read more
Steez
Friday April 27, 2012
Categorization be damned, the Madison-based five piece, Steez, consisting of Matt Williams (keyboards/synthesizers/accordion), Steve Neary (guitar and vocals), Rob Bessert (drums), Chris Sell (bass), and Andrzej Benkowski (saxophone, oboe, and violin) is -- in the simplest terms and the most convenient definitions -- a....read more
Southern Tradition
Saturday May 5, 2012 8:00pm $8.00
Known for their gritty down-home playing, Southern Tradition has emerged as one of the premier Country Rock cover bands in Wisconsin. Blending together elements of Rockabilly, Southern Rock, Outlaw/Classic Country with Todays Country, Southern Tradition is known for pushing the boundaries of country music. Formed in 2008,....read more
Wishbone Ash
Sunday May 6, 2012 8:00pm $25.00
The classic rock bands of the late 60s and early 70s enjoy a unique place in popular musical history. The Beatles had gone their separate ways, Britain had already gone through the Blues Boom, and Psychedelia had made its impact. The possibilities were infinite. Wishbone Ash, one of the new breed of Progressive Rockers,....read more
Mary Fahl
Friday May 18, 2012 8:00pm $25.00
"Sounding like no other singer of her generation" (Allmusic.com), Mary Fahl is an expressive, emotional singer/songwriter who first achieved fame as lead singer and co-founder of the mid-90s chamber-pop group October Project. Fahl's elegant, cinematic songs draw on classical and world music sources, American art song, as....read more
John Prine, Kendel Carson
Friday March 9, 2012 8:00pm
At the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts in Milwaukee, WI. Tickets on sale at the Marcus Center box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com, or charge at 414-273-7206 or toll-free at 888-612-3500.
Barry Manilow
Saturday April 28, 2012 8:00pm $174.99 / $94.99 / $74.99 / $54.99 / $9.99
ON SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD at 10:00AM! 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.
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