Shank Hall

YYNOT

Today September 18, 20268:00pm $25 advance / $30 door

YYNOT pays tribute to one of the world's greatest and most influential bands of all time. For the past 10 years, YYNOT has been bringing the most accurate and passionate recreation of classic RUSH to thousands of fans across America and Internationally.

YYNOT is known throughout Rush Nation for its exceptional musicianship, high energy and unique swagger.

Weeze, Matchbox 90s, American Idiots

Tomorrow September 19, 20268:00pm $15.00

Got a bad case of Weezer fever? If you live in the Chicago area, you are in luck: The Weeze hits the stage with a hot selection of dope hits from Rivers Cuomo & co! This seasoned tribute band consists of 4 professional musicians who have a passion for all-things Weezer and love to share the most authentic and faithful recreations of the band's most beloved songs. From classic jams like "My Name is Jonas" to fan-favs like "Buddy Holly", anything goes.

Recent Studies that involved more than 700,000 people tound that the more Weezer individuals were exposed to the less likely they were to die an early death trom a number of diseases including Anti-Social Mood disorder, A serious case of nothing to wear, Flatulence by Proxy, Gigantism and especially Boredom. And for those who don't want to consume more Weezer, don't worry - Weeze seems to offer the same health benefits.

Thomas Gabriel, God's Outlaw

Wednesday September 23, 20268:00pm $25.00

Thomas Gabriel is about to give fans of Outlaw Country the album they have been waiting to hear for years. Produced by the multi-GRAMMY-winning-icon, Rodney Crowell, the lyrics are raw, raucous and real, the delivery is awash in passion and purpose, and Thomas Gabriel has lived every word of it. It's an album that took a lifetime to create and it is, right on time. This timeless piece of music could easily stand tall next to the Giants of the 1970's Outlaw scene and will be equally at home on today's playlists spinning between Superstars Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson and Cody Johnson.

While it is yet to be released, the album has already caught the attention of Hollywood insiders landing Thomas his first synch placement with the albums opening song, "Born Behind The Wheel." The track will be showcased in a new Netflix film due this holiday season. Thomas has also been tapped to join a star-studded cast in his silver screen acting debut.

The album which has now been mastered, is scheduled for release later this year. Produced by legendary songwriter Rodney Crowell, it's filled with songs of rebellion and redemption. It takes the listener on a rollicking journey through life's hard knocks, the struggle of addiction and the hope of a better tomorrow. Driven by Gabriel's powerful and earth- shaking vocals, the lyrics envelop the listener in vivid scenes that evoke universal emotions, audiences the world over can relate to.

Gabriel was born into a family of legends in Ventura, California to Kathy Cash (daughter to Johnny Cash and his first wife Vivian Liberto Cash). Thomas spent much of his youth touring with grandparents Johnny and June. Growing up part time on the road had a deep and lasting impact on Thomas, as did his grandfather's nurturing and steady encouragement for Thomas to explore his talents and musical roots.

After years battling substance abuse, Gabriel hit rock bottom while serving time in prison. The solitude of prison provoked a sense of urgency for Thomas to reflect and lean into his faith as well as his songwriting. A journey that had begun in his youth was suddenly providing him with a much-needed outlet to funnel his hopes, fears and dreams into the written word and songs.

After his release from prison, Gabriel had a strong sense of purpose in his new found sobriety. He found his footing as a father, a son, a man of faith and as a prolific songwriter. Not only has he poured his mistakes and dreams into songs, he has dedicated himself to sharing his story weekly with fans during his ever growing Monday Motivational sessions, in which Thomas serves his fans and a community of people by encouraging others not to slide down the slippery slopes of addiction. Be it during a Monday Motivational online, or from center stage on tour, Thomas is channeling the pain of his past into his purpose.

"When things are tough, I can pump out songs like no tomorrow. Maybe I am not as self-aware when I am happy, but I am always working on my songwriting. I love performing live. When I sing one of my own songs, I put everything that went into creating it into the performance...for me the best compliment I can get is when someone tells me that my music has helped them through a hard time or touched their heart in some way. When I look in the audience and someone is singing my lyrics back to me, that's it - it's the biggest thing by far." -- Thomas Gabriel

Christopher’s Project

Friday October 2, 20268:00pm FREE

Soulful jazz, R&B, pop, swing, and high-energy dance music, led by Christopher Pipkins, a three-time winner on Showtime at the Apollo and member of the Milwaukee Bucks Entertainment Team. Opened for legendary acts including The Temptations, George Benson, David Sanborn, The Supremes, and Jennifer Holiday.

Shane Torres & Friends

Sunday October 11, 20267:00pm $30 advance / $35 door

Shane Torres' television appearances to date have included The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson, Conan twice, Comedy Central Half Hour Special, IFC'S Comedy Bang Bang, NBC'S Last Comic Standing, Tru Tv's Comedy Knockout, NBC's Red Nose Day, and Ron White's Comedy Salute To The Troops on CMT.

Shane was the co-host of the massively successful podcast No Accounting For Taste. He has been heard on such popular podcasts such as Savage Love, All Fantasy Everything, Comedy Bang Bang, and Bertcast. He tours frequently across the states and can often be found performing in a comedy club, theaters, and music venues near you. In March 2019 his Comedy Central web series Shane Torres Conquers Fear was released.

In 2023 Shane Torres released his first one-hour special titled The Blue Eyed Mexican. The special was produced by Bert and Leeann Kreischer and ended up on Vulture's top ten special list for 2023.

He has been reviewed by numerous media outlets including The New York Times, Onion A.V. Club, GQ UK, and more.

"Mr. Torres has a laconic drawling delivery with deliberate pacing, placing him firmly in the tradition of dry deadpan specialists like Tig Notaro and Todd Barry. But his style is warmer, relying on punchlines with corkscrew turns that have moments of vulnerability and even melancholy." -- The New York Times.

Cash Box Kings

Friday October 23, 20268:00pm $20.00

For more than 25 years, The Cash Box Kings have been carrying the raw, rollicking spirit of classic Chicago blues into the present. Now, with a powerful new voice at the helm, the band is entering an exciting new chapter.

Founded by Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee and harmonica powerhouse Joe Nosek, The Cash Box Kings have built an international reputation for their fiercely authentic take on the music they love. Their sound draws deeply from the electrifying blues of the 1950s and '60s, while embracing jumping proto-rock 'n' roll, early New Orleans-style R&B, Retro Soul, and the band's own hard-charging hybrid of Chicago blues and Memphis rockabilly--what the Kings affectionately call "bluesabilly."

As MOJO put it, the band are "experts in classic Chicago grooves," evoking Muddy Waters and Little Walter while also delivering original songs that are "both funny and pointed." AllMusic praised their "enthusiastic celebration of Chicago blues in all of its electric forms," noting the band's combination of witty, sharp songwriting and an ability to bring tradition into the present: "The Cash Box Kings make the case that the blues can still speak forcefully and directly about contemporary life."

Featuring Nosek and Webb alongside keyboardist Lee Kanehira, bassist John W. Lauler, guitarists Billy Flynn and Andrew Diehl, and drummers Derek Hendrickson and Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith, the album showcases everything that has made The Cash Box Kings a singular force in contemporary blues: deep Chicago grooves, explosive harmonica, powerful vocals, sharp songwriting, jumping rhythms, and the unmistakable chemistry of a great live band.

That combination of reverence and originality has been at the heart of The Cash Box Kings since Nosek founded the group in Madison, Wisconsin, in 2001. As a teenager growing up in the Chicago suburbs, Nosek began sneaking into Chicago blues clubs to see legends including Junior Wells, James Cotton, Otis Rush, Jimmy Rogers, and Sunnyland Slim. Those experiences inspired him to take up harmonica and develop the driving, expressive style that has become one of the band's defining sounds. After moving to Madison to attend college, he began sitting in with artists including Clyde Stubblefield and Luther Allison before assembling a group of like-minded musicians determined to play raw, rough-edged, hard-charging blues.

The Cash Box Kings released their debut, Live! At The King Club, in 2003 and quickly established themselves as one of the Midwest's most exciting live blues acts. Over the years, the band has released eleven albums, earned 25 Blues Music Award nominations--including Album of the Year, Best Traditional Album, Song of the Year, and Band of the Year--and received widespread critical acclaim. Their albums have topped the Billboard Blues, Living Blues Radio, and SiriusXM's B.B. King's Bluesville charts. In 2023, The Cash Box Kings were named Blues Band of the Year at the Blues Blast Music Awards, while their Alligator Records release Oscar's Motel became the most-played blues album worldwide that year.

The band's latest chapter began in 2026 with the departure of longtime vocalist Oscar Wilson, who left the group to pursue new endeavors. Wilson had been an important part of The Cash Box Kings' history since joining in 2007, and his commanding South Side Chicago voice and gritty songwriting helped propel the band to international acclaim. Now, rather than looking backward, the Kings are moving forward with a new generation of energy and musicianship.

Enter Cameron Webb.

Born and raised on Chicago's South Side, Webb began performing at the age of three in the Baptist church where his father served as pastor. From those early beginnings, he immersed himself in the rich traditions of Black American music, developing a powerful and highly expressive vocal style rooted in gospel, blues, soul, jazz, and R&B.

Webb is not only a powerhouse vocalist and dynamic showman but also an accomplished multi-instrumentalist who performs on piano, guitar, bass, and saxophone. He has already built an impressive résumé on the blues and R&B circuit, performing and holding residencies in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago, Atlanta, and New York.

Webb first became part of The Cash Box Kings as a second vocalist, stepping in for Wilson during periods when Wilson was unable to perform. Those appearances quickly made clear that Webb was more than capable of holding his own alongside the band's seasoned musicians. With his remarkable voice, charisma, musicianship, and deep connection to the traditions of Black American music, he brings a fresh energy to the Kings while remaining firmly grounded in the music's roots.

Influenced by legendary vocalists including Junior Parker, B.B. King, Sam Cooke, and Magic Sam, Webb represents the next generation of blues artists, one that understands that keeping the blues alive means allowing it to grow. His arrival gives The Cash Box Kings an opportunity to honor the music's history while pushing their sound into new territory, embracing not only classic Chicago blues but also the soulful sounds of retro soul and early R&B, along with the raw, infectious energy of Sun Records-era rockabilly.

With Webb's stunning vocal power and Nosek's soaring harmonica and songwriting chops, The Cash Box Kings continue to do what they have always done best: make the blues feel immediate, alive, and joyous. They bring the music of the past roaring into the present--not as a museum piece, but as living, breathing music built to move people.

The Cash Box Kings have performed at major festivals and venues throughout the United States and Europe, including the Chicago Blues Festival, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Cambridge Folk Festival, Moulin Blues Festival, Lucerne Blues Festival, Tampa Bay Blues Festival, Doheny Blues Festival, Baltic Blues Festival, and Edmonton Blues Festival. They have also headlined legendary Chicago clubs including Buddy Guy's Legends, Rosa's Lounge, SPACE, and Fitzgerald's.

Twenty-five years after their formation, The Cash Box Kings remain committed to one simple proposition: the blues should sound great, feel great, and make people want to get up and move.

With Cameron Webb bringing a powerful new voice to the band, The Cash Box Kings aren't simply preserving a tradition. They're keeping it alive and thriving.

Trapper Schoepp’s Tom Petty Tribute

Saturday October 31, 20263:00pm $15 advance / $20 door

A new generation of Heartbreakers will soon take our stage--led by Wisconsin singer-songwriter Trapper Schoepp.

"For me, it's about being a link in the chain of musicians before and after my time," Trapper says. "Tom Petty's music has been a soundtrack through much of my life, and bringing his songs to life is a joy--for me and for audiences."

Backed by a four-piece band, Trapper delivers the full range of the Tom Petty catalog--from the fired-up urgency of "American Girl" and "Refugee" to the intimate beauty of "Wildflowers" and "Walls." The performances honor the spirit, swing, and soul of the originals while allowing the band's chemistry and care to shine through.

Schoepp's connection to Petty's world runs deep. His latest album, Siren Songs, was recorded at Johnny Cash's historic Cash Cabin--the same space where Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers served as Cash's backing band on the Grammy-winning Unchained (American Recordings II). He has also released tender, atmospheric recordings of "Free Fallin'" and "Walls," further cementing his reputation as a thoughtful interpreter of Petty's work.

Beyond the tribute, Schoepp brings an acclaimed original career. In 2019, he released a long-lost song co-written with Bob Dylan, making him the youngest artist to share a writing credit with the Nobel Prize laureate. The release sparked a #1 trending article in Rolling Stone and led to over 100 tour dates worldwide.

Schoepp has released five albums, collaborating with members of Wilco, The Raconteurs, and The Jayhawks. PBS praised his songs as "story songs that explore and explode the conventions of rock and roll," while Rolling Stone France called his work a "charming 100% Americana opus."

An international touring artist, Schoepp has shared stages with The Wallflowers, Three Dog Night, Old 97's, The Jayhawks, and Frank Turner, performing at iconic venues including New York's Town Hall, Los Angeles' Roxy Theatre, and SXSW.

Davy Knowles

Friday November 6, 20268:00pm $25.00

Whether playing acoustic, mandolin, national steel, or screaming electric guitar, Davy Knowles has an unmistakable style.

Since bursting on to the scene with his band Back Door Slam's critically acclaimed album 'Roll Away' in 2007 ("I heard the spirit of Jimi Hendrix" Patrick McDonald - Seattle Times), Davy's star has only risen. His sophomore release 'Coming Up For Air' was produced by the legendary Peter Frampton ("Davy already has a recognizable style. He's definitely the gunslinger guitarist of the 21st century,''- Peter Frampton), with subsequent tours seeing him supporting and sharing the stage with acts such as Jeff Beck, The Who, Joe Bonamassa, Kid Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd, George Thorogood, Brian Setzer, the Sammy Hagar- fronted supergroup Chickenfoot, and guitar hero Joe Satriani who called Davy "My favorite modern Bluesman".

Knowles has several top-5 Billboard Blues charting albums under his belt, high profile TV appearances (Jimmy Kimmel Live and CBS Good Morning America among others), and has been praised with high accolades from heroes and press alike - but it's not just the music industry who has taken note. Knowles was also the very first artist in history to perform live to the International Space Station directly from mission control in Houston TX, and has had his music taken to the Space Station by two astronauts, Nicole Stott and Ron Garan, on their respective missions orbiting Earth.

Never one to be satisfied or to sit still, Knowles has explored multiple genres and styles, from the hard-hitting 70's classic rock influenced album 'Three Miles From Avalon', to the haunting acoustic delta blues of '1932', and the sweet, soul-searching folk of 2023's 'If I Should Wander'.

Whether spending an evening onstage armed with just an acoustic guitar, or wielding his well worn and trusty Telecaster while fronting his blues/rock trio - and at any point in between the two - Davy Knowles is one of the most versatile and formidable songwriters, vocalists and musicians in the world today. A true artist in every sense of the word.

Welshly Arms, The Astronomers

Friday November 13, 20268:00pm $20.00

After dropping their anthemic single "Legendary" in 2017, the indie rock world was quickly introduced to Welshly Arms' penchant for unleashing larger-than-life alt-rock bangers and spine-tingling live performances. Their 2018 album No Place is Home has garnered over 375M total streams and provides a sensational musical journey that hits all the swaggery notes. Put simply, the band injects a powerful dose of emotion that continues to leave the Welshly Arms' faithful enamored.

Coming off a successful German festival tour in the summer of 2025, Welshly Arms returned to their native Cleveland, Ohio, and released two new singles - "Glorious" and "In Chills" - that mark a defining new chapter for the band. Shaped by reflection, momentum, and a renewed sense of purpose, the songs were recorded in a familiar home-base environment that allowed the group to explore both power and vulnerability without distraction. Together, the releases capture a band pushing forward with clarity and intention, balancing the grit and resilience that define their sound with a more stripped, emotionally exposed approach - signaling a clear and confident path ahead.

"With "In Chills," we wanted to step away from the grit and power of our usual sound and strip things back. A cleaner, more vulnerable production let the emotion sit closer to the surface - the performance feels exposed, almost fragile at times, which mirrors the uncertainty and tension in the lyrics," says Sam Getz [Lead, Singer, Guitar]. Regarding "Glorious," Getz adds, "We wrote "Glorious" because we needed a reminder that even in the hardest moments - when your head is down and you feel like giving up - there's still something inside worth fighting for."

Rave Jesus

Saturday November 21, 20268:00pm $20 advance / $25 door

What began as a prayer call for the music industry in 2018 has evolved into King Topher's latest project, Rave Jesus--a bold initiative blending faith and dance music. At its core, the project reflects Topher's desire to see God's presence permeate every corner of the music world.

Rave Jesus made waves last year with the release of a debut EP, garnering widespread acclaim and taking the stage at events both domestically and internationally. More than just an artist, Rave Jesus is a collaborative movement challenging the conventions of modern worship music by reimagining it through the lens of dance music.

With a decade-long solo career as a DJ, King Topher boasts impressive credentials, including over 200 million Spotify streams, tracks charting on the Billboard Dance Top 25 and U.S. Dance Radio Top 20, and support from global heavy weights like Diplo, John Summit, Chris Lake, Tiesto, and Kaskade. His music has reverberated across the world, earning play at renowned festivals such as Tomorrowland - the world's largest dance music festival.

Previously signed to Republic Records, Repopulate Mars, Hexagon, Atlantic, Interscope and Spinnin' records, 2025 brings a new chapter for Topher as he births his own label; True Royals, a joint venture with Sony Music.

Deadelijk

Sunday November 22, 20263:00pm $15 advance / $20 door

"Playing in the band" and busting out the jams!!!

Deadelijk is a group of Milwaukee based musicians who interpret Grateful Dead music and revel in the spirit of improvisation that the music inspires.

While the world may not need yet another Dead cover band, the power of this music to bring people together in celebration of life is undeniable. Our hope is to take audiences on a journey utilizing the tunes we all love so much as the vehicle. Hop on the bus and let's take this trip together!

The Last Waltz: 50th Anniversary Tribute

Saturday November 28, 20268:00pm $20 advance / $30 door

This production is a tribute to the original concert that happened 50 years ago this year, that made The Last Waltz a Thanksgiving tradition across the country. The all-star house band will feature members of PHUN and Mike & Friends, and will be directed by Mike Scieszinski himself, while both the Madison and Milwaukee music scenes are well represented by musicians participating in The Last Waltz at Shank Hall. Featuring many special guests throughout the night, attendees can expect the music of The Band, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, Grateful Dead, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Dr. John, Neil Young, Neil Diamond and more!

The iconic Last Waltz concert happened 50 years ago on Thanksgiving 1976, and was billed by Bill Graham as the final performance by The Band. The whole affair was recorded on video, and eventually made into a concert film by Martin Scorsese. This is a piece of American Music History that deserves to be celebrated, and a great way to work off that pumpkin pie! Happy Thanksgiving weekend!

Jared James Nichols

Wednesday December 2, 20268:00pm $20.00

Jared James Nichols was a small town Wisconsin kid, hopping a fence with his caseless guitar to play alone for hours on the final stage Stevie Ray Vaughn ever graced.

Now he's a decade into a career that's taken him millions of miles around the planet and made him a peer and jamming buddy of guitar gods like Buddy Guy, Zakk Wylde, Slash and Joe Perry.

Nichols' new record Louder than Fate (Frontiers Music SRL), due June 5th, shows a more song-driven approach, with upfront vocals and harmonies injected into catchy choruses. Of course, Nichols made his name playing roots-based guitar rock, so he doesn't abandon big riffs and shredding leads.

Perhaps not coincidentally, since several songs were recorded at the Foo Fighters' Studio 606 in Los Angeles, Nichols went for more of a classic guitar rock feel, intertwined with jagged, evergreen choruses. It's not unlike early Foos or one of Nichols' heroes,. Guitarist Leslie West snarling about a "Mississippi Queen," which still appears on rock radio 55 years later.

Foos' keyboardist Rami Jaffee fits right in, with a guest spot on the record, on which Nichols' drummer, Ryan Rice plays Dave Grohl's slice-through-the-mix drum set. If the Foo Fighters aren't enough of a connection to Nichols' classic hard-but-catchy singalong rock, he played through amps belonging to Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen, tapping into the vibe of the kings of 1970s Beatlesque power pop.

Nichols says it's about honoring the songs.

"That was a really conscious decision," Nichols says. "It's being able to say 'OK, cool. We have the riffs; we're not going to smash people over the head and have them go 'Enough is enough,' as I feel I've done a little of in the past. We were careful with the structure of 'How do we make these songs so the people can sing along but I can fulfill my crazy rock and roll guitar urges?'"

"We were so hyped up about being there," Nichols says, of Studio 606. "What we heard in there is the way you hear it on the record, which is amazing.

"Nichols was always laser-focused on becoming a guitar hero. From losing his scholarship from prestigious Berklee College of Music as a teenager for not conforming, to arriving in Hollywood in 2011 with no band and almost immediately winning a guitar competition at which his future manager was a judge (and told him to go find a band).

He spent much of the next decade as a regular in guitar magazines and playing with legends like Buddy Guy, Joe Bonnamassa, Billy Gibbons, and George Thorogood. Nichols is now mentioned alongside the greats, with a loyal worldwide fanbase big enough to carry a long career for which most musicians would sell their soul at the nearest crossroads.

But that's not enough. Nichols wants to evolve.

While the Nashville resident has made his power trio's reputation with hair-raising live performances, Nichols is also a gritty and expressive vocalist, with a voice he shaped into a weapon as powerful as his six-string skills.

It's only part of a dynamic package that's steadily grown since his first release, 2015's Old Glory & The Wild Revival. Nichols' musical evolution is most evident in the songwriting. He admits his early recordings featured songs in which big riffs and bigger, showy leads were the emphasis.

"What's cool with this record is this is the first time I ever took my time as a songwriter and we did not rush any aspect of it, working with people who have their eye on the prize of the song ," Nichols says. "It's a totally different vibe."

"Every record has another shade, it's been like cutting a little deeper into the fruit - It's like I know there's more down there and I'm just trying to reach for it."

Davina and the Vagabonds

Friday December 4, 20268:00pm $25.00

"Davina Sowers creates her own Americana mishmash -- a little Amy Winehouse-worthy neo-soul here, a little Great American Songbook-influenced songcraft there." Rolling Stone Magazine

"Davina and the Vagabonds combat heartache with sugar and sass." DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE

Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene with their high-energy live shows, level A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism, and Sowers' commanding stage presence. With influences ranging from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits, the band is converting audiences one show at a time, from Vancouver to Miami and across Europe.

Much like the music, the story spurns era, expectation, and classification. The often unbelievable, sometimes harrowing, and wholly inspiring journey of Davina Sowers gave birth to her eponymous band Davina and The Vagabonds in 2004. As the tale goes, she grew up in the economically depressed Allegheny town of Altoona, PA, which she now describes as "awesome in the industrial era, but horrible for high school." She was adopted by her much older stepfather when he was in his 80s; he passed away when she was just 13. Through him and his Edison phonograph, she first heard The Ink Spots, Sidney Bechet, Louis Armstrong and Louis Prima, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and many others. "Great man. He was my angel and still is," she says.

On her own, she vividly recalls hours in front of the record player where she religiously spun Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Simon and Garfunkel records belonging to her folk singer mom.

To this day, Davina still refers to music as "my first and eternal love." Despite early dalliances with classical piano and guitar, she developed a heavy drug habit in high school, which morphed into heroin dependency, left her homeless, sent her in and out of jail, and brought on all manner of trouble. Kicking dope on the streets, she "got clean, started the band, and worked [her] ass off every day since."

Davina and the Vagabonds shine every time they play. To date, they've performed in forty-five states, twelve European countries, and two Canadian provinces. Not to mention, they've earned feverish acclaim from the Chicago Tribune, NPR, and more in addition to performing on BBC's international favorite late-night program Later... With Jools Holland and appearing on PBS's Bluegrass Underground.

Delvon Lamarr

Wednesday December 16, 20268:00pm $20.00

DELVON LAMARR ORGAN TRIO--or as it is sometimes referred to, DLO3--specializes in the lost art of "feel-good music." The trio is formed by collecting a unique blend of guitarists and drummers worldwide. They leave you with a feeling of wonder caused by seeing something surprisingly beautiful and unforgettable for their fans at every show. The trio started from humble beginnings in 2015 with the goal of creating feel-good music to heal the world. Since then, the band has released several Billboard charting albums and toured the world to sold-out venues. DLO3 showcases the kind of raw, bottomless talent you have to see to believe.

The trio started from humble beginnings in 2015, but since then has released several Billboard charting albums and toured the world to sold-out venues. Not to mention, Congratulations to Delvon Lamarr on being named the Rising Star Critics Choice for Organist of the Year! Check out the 70th Annual Downbeat Critics Poll.

On The Lash

Thursday December 17, 20268:00pm $20.00

In honor of Irish traditional music, On The Lash creates timeless sounds through original voices. With new takes on classic songs and original constructions of established standards, OTL aims to explore the inherent energy and versatility of the genre. Dynamic musicality, powerful vocals, and charming authenticity are united in this group of four friends sharing the great breadth of emotion uniquely expressed in the tradition. On The Lash formed in early 2022, with their very first set of shows being a tour through PA and DE. Since then, OTL has been busy performing at festivals and concert venues across the US, as well as sharing their unique background and experience in the genre through educational workshops. Some notable festivals include the Michigan Irish Music Festival; the KVMR Celtic Fest in Grass Valley, CA; the Yachats Celtic Fest In Yachats, OR; the Long's Peak Highland Fest in Estes Park, CO; and the Celtic Classic in Bethlehem, PA. During their travels, On The Lash has had the opportunity to share the stage with renowned artists such as Jeremy Kittel, Talisk, Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Hass, as well as opening for Altan within their first year of performing. Their recorded work includes the 2022 single Dog in the Distance and their 2025 Debut EP Fireside.

All graduates of Western Michigan University's music program, each member of On The Lash has a unique, yet complimentary background in folk and classical styles. Elizabeth June (flute/vocals) grew up learning classical flute, but she also had the unique experience of having a large family full of passion for folk music. With her dad on the banjo, mom on upright bass, and 10 siblings covering practically every instrument in-between, she began singing and playing from a very young age with her family's bluegrass band. Going on to earn a master's degree in flute performance from the University of Michigan, OTL has allowed her to exercise fully her passions for flute, voice, and folk music. Joel Tyrone Myers (mandolin) started on fiddle as a young lad playing with the Chelsea House Orchestra, gaining a love and admiration for Irish music at the outset of his music career. Over the years, he discovered a passion for composition and songwriting, which has led to his writing and arranging a majority of the music for OTL. John Robey (fiddle/stomp) began learning classical violin around seven years old, and it wasn't until he was fourteen that he began diving into modern styles and improvisational techniques in his church's worship band. It was this development that first kindled a desire for a non-classical music career, which manifested into his current trajectory in Celtic music. Patrick Hartson (guitar/bass) started out in music playing cello not only classically, but also in fiddle club learning various styles of Irish dance tunes. He then went on to earn multiple advanced degrees in cello performance from DePaul University following his time at WMU. Along the way, he picked up guitar as a secondary instrument, opening the door to playing in bands in genres from metal to rock and ultimately back to his roots in Celtic.

Southbound

Saturday December 19, 20268:00pm $15 advance / $25 door

Join Southbound for a night dedicated to the music of the Allman Brothers Band, as they bring the classic album Eat a Peach to life on stage. This ABB tribute show pairs a "best of" set of Allman Brothers favorites with a full, start-to-finish performance of Eat a Peach -- every track, in order, the way it was meant to be heard.

Southbound is a Milwaukee-based band built on Classic Rock and Blues with a jam-fueled groove. With more than thirty years of experience bringing rock's greatest songs to the stage, Southbound honors the integrity of every song while layering in their own originality and improvisation. The band has built a devoted Midwest following, drawing large crowds to high- profile gigs and earning a fan base that spans generations of rock and roll lovers -- making them a natural fit to do Eat a Peach justice, sometimes note for note and sometimes with improvised jams.

The Lemonheads

Sunday March 21, 20278:30pm $45.00

The Lemonheads return in 2025 with Love Chant (out via Fire Records, October 24th), their first studio album in nearly two decades - a bold, melodic reaffirmation of Evan Dando's singular songwriting voice. Written across continents and recorded primarily in São Paulo, Brazil, where Dando now resides, Love Chant finds the frontman reconnecting with longtime collaborators while introducing new creative voices. It's a record of fresh starts and familiar sounds - emotionally raw, melodically rich, and unmistakably Lemonheads.

The new album features contributions from J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr), Juliana Hatfield, Tom Morgan, Bryce Goggin, Erin Rae, and Nick Saloman of The Bevis Frond. It's a diverse but coherent work - from the full-throttle hooks of "Deep End" to the spectral softness of "The Key Of Victory," and the Modern Lovers-like drive of the title track. Co-released alongside Dando's forthcoming memoir Rumours Of My Demise (via Faber, November 6th), Love Chant marks both a return and a reckoning - the sound of an artist who's lived, lost, and located the thread once again.

Formed in Boston in 1986, The Lemonheads have long thrived on that intersection between chaos and charm. With a revolving cast built around Dando's melodic instincts and ragged charisma, their early punk roots were forged across three scrappy albums on local label Taang! before signing to Atlantic Records and releasing 1990's Lovey. It was on tour for that record in Australia where Dando connected with Tom Morgan and future bandmate Nic Dalton - a meeting that reshaped the band's songwriting and sound.

Their commercial breakthrough came with 1992's It's A Shame About Ray and 1993's Come On Feel The Lemonheads, both records that married punk energy with melodic pop, and established Dando as one of alternative rock's most compelling figures. National TV appearances followed, and so did the tabloid glare - by the late '90s, the music sometimes took a backseat to Dando's unpredictable, chaotic public persona. He disbanded The Lemonheads in 1997 following a turbulent performance at Reading Festival.

In 2003, he released his acclaimed solo album Baby I'm Bored - quieter and more introspective, it hinted at a new phase. But it wasn't long before The Lemonheads were reborn. In 2006, a self-titled album marked a head-on collision of wordy '70s punk and cosmic country, followed by Varshons (2009) and Varshons 2 (2019), two mixtape-like collections of cover versions that spanned Townes Van Zandt to GG Allin, Leonard Cohen to The Bevis Frond - always with the same emotional clarity and melodic magnetism that defines Dando's output.

Over the years, The Lemonheads' shape has shifted - Descendents, Dinosaur Jr, Blake Babies and members of Fuzzy have all passed through the ranks - but at its core has always been Dando's songwriting: wry, vulnerable, catchy, and true. With Love Chant, that core burns brightly once more.

Recent years have only deepened the band's influence. Artists like Courtney Barnett, Waxahatchee, Phoebe Bridgers and MJ Lenderman cite The Lemonheads as touchstones, covering their songs and praising their emotional candor and melodic economy.

As Record Collector noted, "The Lemonheads have always been recognised as purveyors of grade-A pop punk." Or, in Rolling Stone's words: "Few bands have been able to walk the line between the angst of grunge and the warmth of folk quite as elegantly as The Lemonheads."

Home Free: Coming Home For The Holidays

Saturday November 21, 20267:30pm $64.75, $87.75

At the Meyer Theatre, Green Bay, WI