Live Entertainment

 
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2012 and beyond...

Entertainment
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 Jan 6th
"J-me Baptist"
Wausau, WI
With an eclectic acoustic collection of classic rock hits, obscure covers, top 40 favorites and original tunes with a punk rock twist, all from a voice that'll stick in your head long after the night is over

Jan 7th
"Classic's 3rd Annual Music Appreciation Night"
Come join us for a Stellar night of music with an array of musicians that play at Classic's! This is a must see event! Get here early to get a good seat for the show!

Jan 13th
"Clinton Miller"
Bowler, WI
North Central Wisconsin based musician Clinton Miller brings a blend of his original solo acoustic guitar music and selected classic covers. A mixed bag of music ranging from The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, 70s prog rock bands and various classic album sets.
Clinton’s latest cd “The Lazarus Sessions, 1997~2000” will be available at this show
www.clintonjmiller.com

Jan 14th
"The Magee Brothers"
Shawano, WI
Come and join Mike and Grady Magee for a night of Rock your socks off shake your booty Rock n Roll.  From your Classic Rock favorites to songs from the 1980's to some great original music the whole night will be sure to please!!!

Jan 20th
"HUSH"
Acoustic Classic Rock
Beatles, Eagles, Byrds and more...

Jan 21st
Split Show
"Calamity & the Owl"
Minneapolis, MN
Calamity and The Owl already has quite a bit of history built up between its members. Joshua Killfoil along with his brother Jared Killfoil have been making music together since they were about 4 and 6 years old. They grew up in North Dakota singing together in their Grandfather’s church. It was there that they were immersed in a rich tradition of Americana, Folk, Country, and Bluegrass. Watching their Grandmother play accordion, banjo, and guitar (all self taught) formed the basis for their musical style. They now play a music reminiscent of old Appalachia, but also strongly influenced by their divergent experiences and tastes. They aim to recapture the magic of the outlaws they’ve named themselves after. As a full band, we've been together since April 2010, and have been a wild group of miscreants ever since

"The Union Suits"
Minneapolis, MN
The Union Suits are children of God's Country. Midwestern jokers with a penchant for song and drink. They are your's to confide in, your's to consume. They are yours.

www.jokertownrecords.com

Jan 27th
"AJ Kleman"
Born and raised in the Central Wisconsin area, Aj is proud to entertain neighbors and friends to give them the best time. Specializes in Classic rock music from the 60's, 70's and a wide variety of alternative hits but loves playing original songs as well. Playing them on acoustic and ripping solos on electric guitar!

Guaranteed you'll love what you hear, so let us know what you'd like and we're happy to accommodate!

Jan 28th
"Burnt Toast and Jam"
Shawano, WI
The story of Burnt Toast & Jam began more than 20 years ago as a group of friends gathered to play music at campfires, in garages and living rooms, on the banks of the Red River and among the tall pines of Northeast Wisconsin. Improvisational jam sessions inspired the creation of “Dewgrass”, a genre of music coined by guitar player Tim Balke's daughter Maggie Rayne. As our jam sessions evolved, so did the band.
www.burnttoastandjam.com

Feb 3rd
"Mike Magee"
Covering several genres, Mike plays music that takes you through decades of favorites with his own twist as well as playing originals that come straight from the heart.

Feb 4th
"Fernandez Groove"
Shawano and Green Bay, WI
Come join Wade, Mario and Nick Fernandez with 'The Fernandez Groove'.
 
This trio does a tasteful style of R&B, Blues, Funk, Reggae, classic Rock, from Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, Temptations, Keb Mo, Stevie Ravon and the Eagles to the Beatles to originals and much more.
 
You can sense the good musicianship that creates an awesome groove. The members are related and make it a fun night. Wade and Mario also have their own professional groups

Feb 10th
"Tucci & Ross"
Appleton, WI
Weston Ross Mueller was born and raised in the Fox Cities of Wisconsin. Influenced by several of his friends who practiced music, he began playing guitar in his early teens. After learning the basics of the guitar and exploring various styles of music, he began creating his own rhythms and focused on songwriting. Although influenced by many different styles of music, acoustical sounds are a big part of his inspiration. Some artists include; Ray LaMontagne, Paul Simon, Dave Matthews, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Xavier Rudd and Amos Lee. Joshua Tucci Hester, a Wisconsin native and originally hailing from Shawano, started out playing music at an early age. Throughout high school and later years, he has been passionate about the art, constantly striving to better himself by learning new instruments and music. From old funk numbers, to contemporary progressive rock, his influences are wide and varied and include Radiohead, Les Claypool, and the White Stripes, along with uncountable others. .Larry Pagel - Guitar and Vocals

Feb 11th
"Sedated"
A Ramones Tribute Band
Jeff Stebane - Bass and Vocals
Derek Stebane - Drums
Hometown Oshkosh
About Our goal is to recreate the vibe of seeing the Ramones live

Feb 17th
"Daniel & the Lion"
"Daniel & we are daniel pingrey and jimmie linville. we are a touring band from madison, wi. we play songs. we also have a blog where we say some things that are funny, and some things that are poignant. thank you for listening to independent music.the Lion"
www.datlband.com

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Feb 18th
"Beer Goggles"
Shawano, WI

Beer Goggles keep focus on music, fun Band members enjoy friendships

+ click to enlarge The Beer Goggles band was the first band to perform at the new Rockin’ on the River concert series, which runs 6-8 p.m. at Kuckuk Park in Shawano. Band members are, from left, Chris Reichl, Troy Zeeman, Nathan Falk and Travis Herrmann.   Tiffany Wilbert Reporter As relatively fresh faces to the Shawano music scene, the Beer Goggles band uses classic rock hits and original tracks to reach new audiences. "We're out to help people have a good time," said vocalist Troy Zeeman. "We're all friends and it's fun when us guys get together and we want the crowd to have as much fun as we are." The band, which formed three years ago, was the first to perform at the Rockin' on the River concert series in Kuckuk Park on Aug. 14. The free summer concerts are new this year, sponsored by the Shawano County Park and Recreation Department. With a playground right next to the concert area, the Sunday evening performance was a big draw for families. "It was a great surprise to see so many people there," Zeeman said. "Everybody I talked to that was there said they were happy to have bands playing. We hope we can expand the series next year." Beginning its first gig in 2008 at a private party, the nameless group was dubbed Beer Goggles by a bartender and the name stuck. "We had two days to prepare and managed to have it go off without a hitch," guitar player Chris (CJ) Reichl said. "From there we never looked back." Reichel and Zeeman performed together previously and took several years off after the band broke up following the death of one of its members. "It was a hard thing for all of us. I sold all my equipment and was never planning to play again," Zeeman said. "But friends told me I should get back into it and then I convinced CJ to play again, and the others were not hard to convince." Reflecting on his first performance, Reichl said it was one of the most exciting things he had ever done. "I played in an open jam session for the first time when I was 22 and it was like jumping out of an airplane," he said. "It was scary and nerve racking at first, but as soon as I was done I wanted to do it again." Drummer Nathan Falk said he has been involved with music ever since he could remember. "I love seeing the joy on peoples faces when you're playing and they really connect to a song," he said. Bass player Travis Herrman said he first started playing about three years ago. "I watched and learned and picked it up pretty quick," he said. "It's a good time."

Feb 24th
Ami Moss & the Unfortunate
Jazz/Folk/Soul
Members Ami Moss: Vocals;
Brach Siemens: Guitar;
Joby Morey: Upright Bass, Piano
Hometown Chicago
Record Label Independent
About The Unfortunate is a Jazz/Folk/Soul group from Chicago, IL.
Chicago, IL
http://theunfortunate.bandcamp.com

 

Feb 25th
"Mojo Perry"
Milwaukee, WI
"There is a fine line where Blues, Rock, and Pure Originality meet
and on that fine line you'll find Mojo Perry."Some call him Acid Rock. Others Call him Blues. Even the word Psychedelic is often used: Beautiful, Intense, Passionate, and many others are also used to describe Mojo Perry's "Northern Sound". However, the facts remain indisputable: You'll find him performing at Blues Festivals, Rock Festivals, your average Joe bar, the big stage opening for National Acts, Headlining his own shows, and if you're lucky.... Inside an Art gallery performing "Blizzard Music; his Avante Gard Guitar looping...
Dig......
Mojo Perry
Pure Originality! Blues Infused Psychedelic Rock !
So Out: It's In...
www.mojoperryband.com

 

March 2nd
"Mike Murphy"
Fox Valley, WI

Born in April 1950, and raised in the midst of the heat and fervor of a Southern Baptist environment. Michael Murphy sings with all the emotion of an old time “tent revival” preacher. Michael cut his vocal teeth in the church his Grandmother forced him to attend... everytime the doors opened! It was this gospel singing that led Michael to appreciate and understand the feeling with which his fellow churchgoers sang. The emotion and honesty expressed in these vocalizations stuck with him. He can’t just sing quietly, instead, he belts out his songs with all the “gut-bucket” energy he can muster. His guitar playing reflects the same kind of fervent fire that you’ll find in his haunting, soulful vocals.

But, whatever you call him, you have to call him a blues singer."

He is called the "Big Dog", because of his rather large stature, and his "gravely, growling" voice. He's also known as the "Memphis Ghost", as his extremely light skin complexion, beneath stage lighting teases the imagination to believe. But, whatever you call him, you have to call him a blues singer. He won't let you call him a "bluesman", even though he is no stranger to a life of hardship and pain, with the occasional instance of joy and laughter. "Bluesmen", he says, "are men like Charlie Patton, Robert Johnson, B.B. King. They created the music. They blazed the trail. I just follow the path. I just love it, and play it."

Whether offering a fast, sizzling, deep-fried, foot stompin' song, or, as he calls'em, a "buckle polishin'" slow blues number, his style keeps you wanting to hear more and more. His fans lament that they find themselves having to leave the show when it’s over, still wanting more. But, one thing they all agree on. They always leave his performances feeling much better than when they came in. As Bruce Pratt, an East coast event promoter puts it, “Dog gives you a twenty dollar show for a two dollar ticket!”

He is one of the finest blues vocalists around, and an excellent guitarist as well, with a guitar style that echoes his vocal style - raw, emotional, and honest.

www.bigdogmurphy.com

Click below to Watch Bigdogs new video

http://www.reverbnation.com/artist/artist_videos/874812?sel_video_id=9343662&autoplay=true
 

March 3rd
"Irene's Garden"
Stevens Point, WI
Organic Rock that feeds the Soul

March 9th
"DANO"
Wausau, WI
Folk Rock at its best! All the best from the 60's and 70's.  Join DANO for a whole night of enertainment

March 10th
"Quiet Storm"
Featuring David Deon & Marquis from Unifies Soul!

March 16th
"The Bob & Missy Tucker Band"

March 17th
"The Jay Schultz Trio"

March 23rd
"Alice Evans"
Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Alice absorbed the musical landscape of the town- Cobain, Hendrix, Pearl Jam, and Ray Charles- and weaved her jazz piano stylings into singer-songwriter territory, creating a style that evokes the sound of Tori Amos, Lucinda Williams, Fiona Apple, and a touch of Tom Waits. Her mentors -Wayne Horvitz and Kelly Harland- along with her collaborators- Ben Smith of Heart, acclaimed Seattle bassist Chuck Deardorf, and guitarist Maximillian Keene from the Lani Rose band- made a world-class album that will be on the forefront of pop music for years to come.
www.aliceevans.com
 
March 24th
"Overman"
Plainfeild, IL
Rock/Folk/Blues
Hailing from the fertile musical grounds stretching out from the shadows of nearby Chicago, Overman is the result of four distinct voices and myriad styles congealing to create a unique and multifaceted, yet popular and accessible, musical identity. Its sound speaks, variously, of the pop sensibilities of the Beatles, of the storytelling of American folk, of alternative rock and of Delta blues, a melodic cocktail that has led fans, contemporaries, and professionals to make comparisons to everyone from Primus to Zappa, the Beatles to the Barenaked Ladies.

Overman’s latest release, The Evolution EP, features the single “Evolution Rocks,” a much-blogged-over ode to Darwin that’s become an anthem for science teachers nationwide and overseas

Overman/Reverbnation
Overman/facebook
www.newsite.overman.info/

March 30th
"Valles Flying Machine"
Brownsville, TX
The Valles Flying Machine is a powertrio from Brownsville, Texas down on the Tex-Mex Border. The band is made up of 3 brothers, Texas Joe Valles,Eloy Valles & Noe Valles who write, arrange, sing, record & produce all thier own songs.
The band has been around since 1984 and have released several cd's on thier own label, 5 differant cd titles to be exact. The band has played all over Texas, Northern Mexico, Florida, Alabama, California and Wisconsin.
 
The bands music can be heard all over the world, as thier cd's have been spun on radio stations all across the globe.
Most of the recent Valles Flying Machine recordings can be found on ITUNES or Bandcamp.com and several of thier videos can be seen on You Tube . 

The band has a new 7 song album release on cd as of June 2011 and is already available as a download. The new record is called Witch Tree

www.vallesflyingmachine.com

March 31st
"Northern Skies"
 Grand Rapids, MI
Folk-Rock With Teeth! Whether they're at a brewery pub, a music festival, or on a street corner, Michigan-based band The Northern Skies plays “bluegrass, Americana, and Celtic music and pours it through an indie rock funnel to distill something that sounds like a party out in the back yard. And yes, there is moonshine at that party" (Revue Magazine Grand Rapids, MI).

The sound is created by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Eric Engblade and rounded out by a dynamic rhythm section compris...

"You can call it Newgrass or 'Folk-Rock With Teeth', (the band's description), but the label hardly matters. The Northern Skies takes bluegrass, Americana, and Celtic music and pours it through an indie rock funnel to distill something that sounds like a party out in the back yard. And yes, there is moonshine at that party"
www.thenorthernskies.com