Shank Hall

Electric Six, Tragedy: All Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees & Beyond

Today May 1, 20268:00pm $25.00

Electric Six. The band that put out an album a year for what seemed like 666 years. The most reliable act in show business, there was simply no question that each year would bring another E6 record on Metropolis Records. Mayans based their calendar on Electric Six. Flocks of migrating birds used the new Electric Six record as a homing device. Small time criminals were sentenced to four to seven E6 albums with time off for wonderful behavior. In a business so fickle, so unreliable, so difficult to navigate...the only constant was Electric Six. There was always an album a year...

....until there wasn't.

Five years has gone by since the last Electric Six offering and we've heard the chatter. "Electric Six just doesn't have it anymore." "Electric Six has really let me down." "Gotye will have an album before Electric Six does."

As we all know...talk is cheap. And bullshit walks. And now there's a new goddamn Electric Six record ready to go and it's good, Jack. Real good.

Behold Turquoise is here, the long awaited studio album return of Electric Six!!! Perhaps the catchiest, brightest album in their catalog, Electric Six reminds you how profoundly fun they can be, hitting you over the head with fourteen pop explosions guaranteed to burrow their way into your dance hole.

The recording of Turquoise began in January of 2020, but you know, something distracted us for a couple of years shortly after starting the record. The pandemic tacked a bit of time onto the schedule of this project and Electric Six certainly felt the need to tap into the collective feelings of the time in tracks like "Panic! Panic!" and the title track "Turquoise".

The overall vibe of Turquoise ranges from the infectious pop of "Take Me To The Sugar" and "Staten Island Ass Squad", to the heavy rock of "Child Of Hunger" and "Skywriting", to the Springsteeny goodness of "Units of Time". Electric Six is a band for all tastes, all times and all sizes.

The pandemic slowed us all down and ripped time into shreds. It forced Electric Six to take a little time to look at itself in the mirror. And who did Electric Six see staring back? The answer? It saw Electric Six. It saw Turquoise. When a band finally makes an album this exciting, it doesn't need to do anything else anymore anytime soon ever again.

But it will.....Electric Six can never die. And we are still the band that does one album a year....if you re-define "year". Which we do.

Seaside Zoo (Grateful Dead Tribute)

Tomorrow May 2, 20268:00pm $12 advance / $15 door

Seaside Zoo is a Madison-based Grateful Dead tribute band formed in 2019. Composed of eight members, Seaside Zoo covers everything from the 60's Pigpen songs to the late 80's ballads. This group is sure to keep even the pickiest of Dead Heads dancing all night.

Wisconsin's quirky Grateful Dead tribute band, dishing out sun-soaked melodies, fuzzy guitars, and lyrics that wander from beachside daydreams to urban zoo chaos--dontcha know, it's like a surfboard crashed into a punk bar brawl. Their live sets are a wild ride of infectious hooks and zero pretension, perfect for chuggin' PBR's while you sway, stomp, or just lose your mind. Catch these zoo animals unleashed, ya betcha--it's a party that roars louder than a lion with a hangover.

Caitlynne Curtis

Sunday May 3, 20268:00pm $20.00

Gold record and Billboard #1 with Struggle Jennings on "God We Need You Now", Caitlynne Curtis is a Nashville singer songwriter whose powerhouse voice and candid songwriting bridge modern country and soulful storytelling. Her new album digs into faith, heartbreak and the raw everyday life struggles, carried by big hooks and amazing stories. Raised in a small town and road tested onstage, Curtis writes songs for late night drives and full rooms and has earned both critical attention and a devoted fan base.

Pat McCurdy

Saturday May 30, 20268:00pm $10.00

Pat McCurdy is a singer/song writer from Wisconsin. He tours the mid-western part of the USA, his shows usually consisting of just him and his guitar. While the majority of his audience is made up of a college-age crowd, McCurdy manages to appeal to a large number of people of all ages with his interactive shows. Performing well over 300 shows a year, his large catalog of original songs (nearly 600 and growing) covers a variety of topics such as lost loves, politics, family vacations, the joys of Asian cuisine, and the sex organs of long-dead French Emperors.

Classifying McCurdy's style has long been a problem since he tends to follow wherever his muse takes him. Many of his songs could be classified as rock/pop, though he's been known to wander into folk, jazz, country and even Gilbert and Sullivan. Whatever style he chooses, his songs often include memorable lyrics.

UltraBomb

Thursday June 25, 20268:00pm $20 advance / $25 door

UltraBomb brings together three seasoned veterans of the punk rock scene: Greg Norton (Hüsker Dü) on bass and vocals, Derek O'Brien (Social Distortion, Agent Orange, Adolescents) on drums and vocals, and Ryan Smith (Soul Asylum) on guitar and vocals. With decades of punk history behind them, the trio delivers music that feels raw, urgent, and unmistakably current--driven not by nostalgia, but by the fire of experience. Their upcoming album, The Bridges That We Burn, arriving May 1, 2026, was recorded at Creation Audio in Minneapolis and produced, engineered, and mixed by John Fields. The record pushes UltraBomb's sound forward while staying true to the stripped-down intensity that defines the band.

Flickerstick

Wednesday July 15, 20268:00pm $20.00

As the winner of the breakthrough Emmy nominated VH1 reality series, Bands on the Run (2001), Flickerstick converted national viewers seemingly overnight to its style of emotional rock music.

Following the series, with a video for the song "Smile" airing, sold-out shows, and a major label bidding war, the band eventually signed with Sony/Epic. Welcoming Home the Astronauts, the band's debut album, was released in November of 2001. Recorded at Todd and Toby Pipes' (Deep Blue Something) studio, Bass Propulsion Laboratories, WHTA was co-produced by YouTube megastar Rick Beato and mixed by Tom Lord-Alge (Weezer, Blink-l82, Marilyn Manson). The album debuted in the Billboard top 200 and reached #2 on Billboard's Heat Seekers. The first single, Beautiful, reached #26 on modern rock radio. Astronauts received 3.5/5 stars in Rolling Stone and, in their review of the album, Spin Magazine proclaimed, "Tough guitar scrimmages, soaring supergroup moments that last a lifetime, boner-like intensity, roto-toms--Astronauts has it all."

On 9/11/2001 the band was in NYC preparing for a sold-out label launch show at Irving Plaza when everything in the world changed. The music industry landscape shifted overnight with radio and label reps moving or being laid off and key executives overhauling their marketing strategies. For most of the largely unproven bands at the time, like Flickerstick, this meant getting lost in the static with little to no label support. The relationship with never recovered.

Reclaiming their independence after buying out their Sony/Epic record deal, Flickerstick signed with indie label Idol Records in 2004 and released the much-anticipated Tarantula LP in October 2004. The album was produced by Keith Cleversley (Flaming Lips, Hum) and features some of the fan's favorite songs including "Bleeding" and "Teenage Dope Fiend". Over the years, Flickerstick has also released two live albums (Causing a Catastrophe, 2002 and Live in Atlanta, 2007), an EP/DVD (To Madagascar and Back, 2003), and a Singles, B-Sides, and Rarities album (When We Were Young, 2021).

Widely regarded for their energetic and emotional live performances, Flickerstick's extensive touring schedule began in 2001 and included sold-out headlining shows across the country. After 8 years of non-stop touring, releasing music, and multiple departures of original band members, the band began to tire of the grind and made the difficult decision to retire from writing and touring in 2009.

Fast forward 12 years and a growing Facebook group of fans dedicated to a reunion show ignited the eventual re-birth of the band. As the FB group grew to 2,000 members, a local label, DFW Legacy Series, approached the band about releasing Astronauts on vinyl. The albums sold out within hours, indicating there was demand for the music which sparked conversations amongst the original band members around a show. Over the next several months the idea of a reunion show gained steam and in January 2022, a one-night reunion show at HOB Dallas was announced. The show sold out during pre-sale and a week later a second show was announced. The second show sold out after 12 hours of on-sale.

In June of 2022 the band announced that it was reforming with a lineup comprised of some original, some former, and some new members and that the band would be releasing new music and touring in the coming months. The first new single in 15 years, Shine On, hits all streaming services on 9/11/2022 (as an homage to that fateful day in the band's history). A concert film capturing the reunion shows is planned for release in late 2022.

Stay tuned to our website and social media for upcoming shows and music releases!

Cristina Vane

Thursday July 16, 20268:00pm $20 advance / $25 door

More than a mere practitioner of her craft, Cristina Vane has a breadth and depth of serious musical skill compiled from countless miles across all kinds of geography. On her third studio album 'Hear My Call,' the pairing of a lifetime pursuit and growing treasure trove of songs makes for a record that demands to be heard.

Her sound reflects and amalgam of experiences; born at the foothills of the alps in Italy and raised between Italy, England and France, Cristina's half American -- half Guatemalan heritage is as unique as her sound. She is a product of a merging of numerous worlds- her classic rock, 90s indie, and heavier roots with her passion for prewar blues, old time fiddle banjo music, country and bluegrass. Rolling Stone described her early single Badlands as "evocative of a young Bonnie Raitt and early PJ Harvey [...] entrancing stuff".

A deft multi-instrumentalist and captivating vocalist, she began writing songs and playing guitar in her teens, before the power of slide guitar captured her attention one summer in London and changed the course of her sound. After graduating from Princeton University, Vane moved to Los Angeles with a dream to pursue her constant passion, music. There, inspired by Rory Block, Skip James, and Blind Willie Johnson, she began teaching herself slide in open tunings and found herself working at folk staple McCabe's guitar shop where the universe conspired in her favor by putting under the tutelage of her fingerstyle guitar mentor, Pete Steinberg. It was also at McCabe's that Vane began her journey on the clawhammer banjo, and continued to busk on the Venice Boardwalk, putting in countless hours of practice to become closer to the powerhouse performer she is today.

After four years in Los Angeles, Vane felt the itch to move. True to her industrious and fearless nature, she used her small social media following at the time to crowd sourced her first tour, which she called "Show Me Your Hometown Tour" and describes as one of the most transformative experiences of her life. Six months of living out of her tent, car, and strangers couches, she dove into life on the road with a gusto that culminated in her moving to Nashville and recording her first studio album- "Nowhere Sounds Lovely", recorded by Grammy award winning producer and drummer Cactus Moser (Wynonna Judd, Noelline Hoffman). Her second full length album came a year later, recorded at The Studio by Brook Sutton and coproduced with Jano Rix (Wood Brothers).

This third album is different, though. In some ways, it retains the musical diversity of the first two- Vane refuses to bend herself into a box, writing excellent bluegrass songs that exist cohesively alongside her blues, rock, and hill country blues inspired tunes. But she feels differently now- a decade of finding herself has brought her full circle; in her words, " "When it came to the album, I wanted it to be a reflection of who I am, not just of the old music that I've come to love", she explains, "and I'm essentially a rock kid who is obsessed with old music. After being exposed to all of this music that was foreign to me, I am slowly figuring out how to find my own voice within it. It is the sound of growing up."

Recorded with Brook Sutton at The Studio, she had her touring band come in to reflect the reality of what she spends her year doing as a nationally touring artist, and features exciting co-writes with Mike Harris (Old Crow Medicine Show) and Silas Lowe, as well as guest features from Molly Tuttle, JD Simo, Kenny Vaughan, Bronwyn Keith Hines and Brenna MacMillan.

Cristina has an extensive touring history and has provided direct support for: Molly Tuttle, Bob Weir, Jerry Douglas, Wynonna Judd, Sam Bush, Nikki Lane, Town Mountain, Duane Betts Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band, Arlo McKinley, and Willi Carlisle. She has been mentioned in Rolling Stone Country and NPR, and was featured in the Bank of America ad for Ken Burns' "Country Music" documentary. She was an invited guest for Billy Strings' String the Halls 3, has appeared on Travis Book's (Infamous Stringdusters) Happy Hour and at Portland Blues Festival, Under the Big Sky Four Corners Folk Festival, and Roosterwalk.

HANNAN, DieveNoire

Friday July 17, 20268:00pm $10 advance / $15 door

In a recent review of HANNAN's "Deliver Me" Single, Arts and Entertainment magazine "Leo Weekly" summed up HANNAN by saying "Listening to "Deliver Me" by Louisville's HANNAN makes you realize how bad we, as a record-buying public, screwed up by letting the music industry, as we knew it, die off; because this is multi-platinum album selling, sold out arena, major festival headlining, worldwide stardom-level material right here! HANNAN is one of those rare bands that click on every level. The musicianship, the songwriting, everything here is just flat out astounding. This is the perfect mix of hard rock, modern rock, and alt-rock, all wrapped up in one big groove-oriented, riff-driven package. This song could be released by a major label as is, no tweaks necessary."

It was this musical balancing act of musical integrity and catchy, melodic hooks along with a highly charged stage show that caught not only a growing legion of fans but also the attention of Chet Roberts, guitarist from 3 Doors Down. After seeing HANNAN live in the winter of 2018, Chet Roberts approached HANNAN and offered to produce them. This partnership resulted in 2019's "Charm Offensive" EP and 2024's "Last Disguise" album.

To date, HANNAN has released singles for "Drive", "No Reason Why", "Drama Queen", "Make up your Mind" and "Long Way Down" with the latter spending 4 months in the top 20 of the Global Digital Rock Radio Charts. The recognition and popularity continues to grow as they have now amassed over a million streams across all platforms from their latest effort.

HANNAN continues to headline regional venues as well as being a much sought after direct support act for national and regional touring acts. In 2024, HANNAN continued their meteoric rise and made their triumphant debut at Inkcarceration Festival in Mansfield, OH.

Clark Beckham

Thursday July 30, 20268:00pm $20 advance / $25 door

Clark Beckham's talent is indisputable. It's as simple as that. Growing up just outside of Nashville, Tennessee, Clark discovered an undeniable love for music through church and later on as a street performer where his bluesy vocals could be heard throughout the streets of Music City. After graduating from Lee University, the multi-instrumentalist traded in the bustling streets of downtown Nashville for the bright lights of Hollywood. In 2015, Clark received his golden ticket for Season 14 of American Idol where he captivated millions across the globe and was voted the runner-up of the season. Clark's live performances dominated the top 10 most-viewed videos on American Idol's YouTube channel.

In 2018, Clark released his Year One EP, which debuted at #6 on iTunes' Alternative chart and #22 on Billboard's R&B Sales chart. Since then, Clark has performed with the famous Nashville Symphony, opened up for platinum-selling recording artists Jon Bellion and Allen Stone, and was nominated for a Teen Choice Award. Clark is currently gearing up to resume his tour to promote the release of his album, Light Year, which infuses elements of Soul/R&B with pop melodies. The latest release from the album, "Luckiest Man," is a lyrically beautiful, stripped down track with a deeply personal meaning.

Inspired by musical icons from Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles to Marvin Gaye and Al Greene, Clark combines his love of timeless Soul/R&B music with pop sounds and melodies to create a sound uniquely his own. From growing up singing in a gospel trio to performing on the streets of Broadway all the way to an illustrious stage in Hollywood, Clark has achieved a magnitude of success thus far. With a captivating and dynamic energy, complemented by his effortless vocal range, Clark's musical journey is just getting started.

Signify, Big Time

Friday August 14, 20268:00pm $20.00

Signify is a Chicago-based ensemble that plays the music of Porcupine Tree and Steven Wilson. We dive deep into the band's amazing catalogue of songs and play many of the longer cuts.

Founding members Mark Pieper-keys and Fred Faller-drums, first played together in a production of Kevin Gilbert's, Shaming of the True, called the Champions of Nothing. Mark was also an original recording artist with Big Picture, and Fred powered the eclectic sounds of Zip Tang.

Rick Wolfe (Doc, as he's affectionately known) played bass in Zip Tang with Fred and was excited to join Signify (then Cloud Zero) solidifying the rhythm section. Doc played professionally with Bad Oskar and has a long history as a touring rock bassist.

Alec Yeager-guitar/lead vocals, was raised with the music of Yes, Gentle Giant, and Genesis before he learned to talk. He picked up guitar at age 12 and has been prog rocking ever since.

Cathy Lawson Anderson, the band's newest member, is a multi-instrumentalist, adding guitar, woodwinds, and vocals to Signify's sound. A lifelong prog music enthusiast, (shaped by an early obsession with Frank Zappa and King Crimson) she brings her unique voice and unbridled energy to the band.

Scattered Hamlet

Thursday August 20, 20268:00pm $15.00

Imagine Stone Cold Steve Austin with his partners Bo and Luke Duke in a parking lot brawl on a Saturday night set to music! Then you have Scattered Hamlet. With equal parts Motorhead and Lynyrd Skynrd combined with full throttle punk rock attitude, Scattered Hamlet has been gaining traction through relentless touring and major festival appearances across the United States. Though maybe not the traditional active rock format, Scattered Hamlet appeals to fans of Down, Clutch, Blackstone Cherry, Weedeater, Nashville Pussy, Blacktop Mojo, Texas Hippie Coalition, Alabama Thunderpussy, Jackyl and Maylene and The Son's of Disaster. With their outlaw vibe, blue collar work ethic, pop sensibility and down to earth accessibility, this drifting roadhouse band is poised to plow through any obstacles that get in their way.

David Nail

Friday October 9, 20268:00pm $40.00

Hailing from Kennett, Missouri, David Nail is well-respected up and down Music Row. Some might even call him a "tour de force" as his songs pull no punches in evoking the demons with which he has wrestled through much of his life. The GRAMMY-nominated multi-platinum singer/songwriter's early releases, I'm About To Come Alive, The Sound Of A Million Dreams, I'm A Fireand Fighter, ignited his reputation as an innovator and creative risk-taker yet left Nail feeling restless. This led to the departure of the only record company home he'd ever known, MCA Nashville, where he'd formed friendships that endure even now.

Through dealing with his own journey of mental health and the feeling of needing to "rebel against what people expect you to be," Nail began making his most "organic" work to date, David Nail & The Well Ravens, with Jason Hall and Andrew Petroff. That project liberated Nail and propelled him into his next adventure.

Writing solo for the next few months led to his debut solo independent EP Oh, Mother, a reflective piece of work. Of the title track, Rolling Stonenoted that "the song creeps in like a sunrise -- quiet, restrained cello and keys are the only underpinning for Nail's powerful vocals at first. But then it slowly builds to something more massive and majestic."

That release was followed by Bootheel 2020 and Bootheel 2021, projects dedicated to the singer/songwriter's hometown in the "bootheel" of Missouri. Nail released an EP titled Best of Me in 2023 and the title track has seen heavy press support and country radio airplay. 2024 brought more touring than ever, two great single releases "If I Could Call" and "Why" featuring Aubrie Sellers.

Nail plans on releasing the start of an excitingly different and elevated album project this year leaving behind any self-imposed restrictions. In Nail's own words, "My philosophy has always been, I just hope to have a good enough year that I can have a next year while staying as true to myself as I possibly can."

Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel

Monday October 19, 20268:00pm $35.00

Duane Betts ignites and brings an evolution to the Southern rock tradition. With a fiery legacy forged by his father, the legendary Dickey Betts, the second generation musician infuses it with his own soul-stirring blend of blues, raw passion, and six-string mastery. Backed by his band, Palmetto Motel, Betts delivers a dynamic live show filled with searing guitar solos, heartfelt storytelling, and a mix of classic influences with fresh energy. Fans can expect a blend of roots rock, blues, and some improvisational jamming, creating an electrifying yet deeply authentic experience. With top-tier musicianship, a connection to rock 'n' roll history, and the desire to make every performance a true experience, a Palmetto Motel show is an unforgettable journey that no music lover should miss.

Palmetto Motel is...
Johnny Stachela (guitar, vocals)
Pedro Arevalo (bass, vocals)
Vincent Fossett Jr. (drums)
Max Butler (B-3 organ)

Emo Orchestra with The Spill Canvas

Friday May 8, 20267:30pm $35 / $65

At the Barrymore Theatre, Madison, WI.

Tickets on sale at barrymorelive.com or by phone at 608-241-8664 (Mon-Fri noon-5pm).

Del Amitri

Saturday June 13, 20266:00pm

At the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center, Milwaukee, WI.

Tickets on sale at southmilwaukeepac.org.