December 2023

For nearly 20 years, Substitute: Tales From The Who has delivered the hits and more to a variety of festivals and prestigious venues across the United States. A tribute to one of the most prolific and influential rock bands in history, the band's reputation has been built on high-energy performances and an unrivaled commitment to artistic integrity. From Baba O'Reilly and Love, Reign O'er Me to Pinball Wizard and Won't Get Fooled Again, Substitute brings legends to life.

In September 1998, No Quarter, The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience was brought together in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bound and determined to create the most mesmerizing and accurate portrayal of the band, each individual member was selected to portray both the presence, sound and playing styles of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones. Together the quartet pays homage with its powerful and unmistakable Led Zeppelin sound. Since its formation, No Quarter has played a number of performances. Their outstanding reputation and following has also kept the band in demand. If you missed Led Zeppelin live in the 70s or are looking for a great chance to relive the Music, Magic and Mystery of Zeppelin, you must experience No Quarter. The sound and visual effects will astound you and bring you back to the "Hammer of Gods" career (from 1968-1980).

YAM YAM formed in late 2015, coming together from playing in an assortment of local bands in central PA. The band is inspired by 1970s soul music, New Orleans roots of jazz music, and modern/vintage funk and jam music. YAM YAM features raw instruments and captures a high-energetic sound. YAM YAM is Mike Dempsey on keys, Jason Mescia on saxophone, Xander Moppin on bass, Tom Fuller on guitar, and Tyler Fuller on drums.

The band released its debut, self-titled album in late 2018 and upon its release, it charted on Billboard Jazz Albums section at No. 17. The band has opened for Lotus, Dopapod, and Keller Williams among others and has been featured in NepaScene, LiveForLiveMusic, TheBurg, and Burg in Focus.

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Midnight Hound is a freedom rock band out of milwaukee, WI featuring q1Jesse Cerar on vocals and guitar, Dan Kimpel on guitar and pedal steel, Ian Sidious on bass and vocals and Todd Schmidt on the drums and vocals. The band is a free-wheeling tornado of kaleidoscopic sounds.

It is a true, and nowadays rare, musician who writes lyrics so vulnerable and authentic that an audience is irrevocably captured by the powerful experience of sharing the journey. An album that is essentially an autobiographical account of personal mistakes, change, and growth, offers listeners a chance to reflect on their own experiences and connect with another's story.

With Griffin House's upcoming album, So On And So Forth, it is clear the artist digs deep and offers up his narrative after much reflection. House is now a young family man and artist who is choosing sobriety and celebrating the path to his success, through songs which share his perspective on how people remember the past with rose-colored glasses, how we grow up and realize what we deeply need, and how we must find happiness in ourselves in the present.

"The record has a lot to do with recognizing the ego in one's self and letting it die. It can feel like your whole identity is being wiped away, and you don't even know who you are anymore. For the person singing these songs, holding on to one's own individuality in order to remain special or important in the world has started to became far less important than being content with being a good, decent, and loving person. But old habits die hard," adds House.

The project was tracked last summer at Lakehouse Recording Studios, in Asbury Park, New Jersey. House's ties to Asbury Park go all the back to 2004, when he was invited to tour with Patti Scialfa. His first show in the boardwalk town was opening a show for Scialfa at the Paramount Theatre. It was there that Griffin met her husband, Bruce Springsteen, and all the wonderful characters in their crew and band. Those memories and experiences made returning to Asbury Park over a decade later to record So On And So Forth feel like a full circle moment in his career.

House recorded the essentially live project with no click track and very little overdubbing. Lakehouse owner, Jon Leidersdorff, helped assemble the band. Prior to walking into the studio, House had never met the musicians and had no idea how the songs would turn out. He adds, "The experience ended up being one of the most fun and positive of my career. The process was stress-free and freeing." The resulting album reflects this journey -- a leap of faith with triumphant results.

Recording and performing for over a decade, House has toured with Ron Sexsmith, Patti Scialfa, Josh Ritter, John Mellencamp, Mat Kearney, and The Cranberries. He received early critical acclaim on the CBS Sunday Morning, and his songs have since been featured in countless films and television shows such as One Tree Hill, Army Wives, and Brothers and Sisters. He has also appeared on Late Night with Craig Ferguson. Most recently, CNN Newsroom invited House to perform "Paris Calling," from So On and So Forth, live on the air, and the song has been picked up by radio prior to being serviced. House has released ten albums and continues to headline his own national tours. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Jane and their two daughters.

Jumpstart your holiday cheer with an unforgettable night of classic holiday tunes presented by Joe and the band. You'll leave feeling all the warm and fuzzies that are bound to set you up for a season filled with joy!

Joe Richter sings from the heart, emotes his truth with sweet melodies and telegraphs no pretensions in his approach to the microphone. He loves the songcraft of his musical idol Billy Joel as well as Bruce Springsteen. Richter's early inspirations included Marc Cohn, John Mayer, and Ryan Adams.

Richter's first-ever full-band recording "Revival" showcases the sound he envisioned when entering the studio in 2017 with some of Milwaukee's finest session players. Joe's Milwaukee music pal Willy Porter lends solo guitar support on the lead single "Happy Tears" that dropped prior to the album's release.

Richter released a solo acoustic album in 2012 entitled "Grace." The title track of that EP was taken from a recording session in Nashville, TN at Castle Recording Studios in 2008.

In 2017, Joe debuted as lead vocalist in the Daryl Stuermer Band performing the songs of Genesis and Phil Collins. Stuermer has been a member of the Genesis and Collins touring bands for decades.

Joe has applied himself tirelessly to gigs around southeast Wisconsin performing his own material, as well as in demand covers - both as a solo acoustic performer and with his band.

A Stephen Kellogg performance is like watching Ted Lasso live. Whether you have heard of him before or not you will leave the show inspired, restored and having experienced an offering like no other. For more than two decades, this wordsmith, Tedx speaker, stand up comic, family man and troubadour, has delighted audiences around the world. Planet Bluegrass calls him "a first class songwriter with a poets gift for fresh imagery," and Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz says of Kellogg, "there are few people in rock n' roll who are just so great." He has received the Armed Forces Entertainer of the Year award and has had his work nominated for a Grammy. Rolling Stone magazine describes his sound as "John Prine fronting the Heartbreakers." Kellogg's songs and stories speak to our lives with an immediacy scarcely seen in the modern landscape. Each performance paints a unique canvas that covers the full spectrum of human emotions. You'll laugh, you'll cry and you'll go home with a full heart.

Gothic Rock/Love Metal from Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Happy Hippie Christmas! This event has been a mainstay for years in Madison, and now it's coming to Milwaukee! Guitarist Mike Scieszinski fronts Mike & Friends, a party band and Grateful Dead Tribute will play in celebration of all holidays this season. Music is truly an all inclusive religion! And the music of the Grateful Dead represents a musical community that is larger than any single demographic, so let's celebrate like Jerry intended: With a balls out party for no good reason but the season, and that is truly the gift of a Hippie Christmas!

Please join Southbound for their Annual Allman Brothers Band Tribute at Shank Hall. The idea for this show started well over a decade ago and this year they're celebrating the 50th Anniversary of one of the most popular albums in history, the ABB Classic LP "Brothers and Sisters."

Southbound is a Milwaukee-based band specializing in classic rock with a groove. With a thirty-year history of producing authentic versions of the best rock music in history, Southbound maintains the integrity of music they cover while adding a touch of their own jam-oriented originality. Southbound has enjoyed much success in the Midwest performing in front of large audiences and high-profile concerts opening for rockers such as the Black Crowes, Deep Purple, The Outlaws and more. Southbound has built an extraordinary following which appeals to a wide range of music lovers who appreciate great rock and roll. The focal point of the Southbound experience involves strong vocals and stunning instrumentation. Southbound is comprised of Stan Lukasz (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Gary Koehler (Guitar, Vocals), Tony May (Keyboards), Tim Schulz (Drums), Jim May (Bass, Vocals). Mike Kasprzak (Cactus Brothers & Violent Femmes) will complete the ABB double drum attack for this show. Buy your advance tickets early as this can't be missed.

Forty of the best, most experienced, most professional musicians of the Milwaukee music scene join together again for the annual Sleighriders show and charity auction! These musicians join forces in one gigantic rockin' band. It's a very special holiday event that you don't want to miss and a true Milwaukee tradition. For over 30 years now the band has donated their time and talents for charity. This year is no exception as we sponsor Variety of Wisconsin helping disabled children.

The Lovelies are a melodic, harmony soaked band located in Milwaukee. Although they disbanded in the early 2000s, they continue to play reunion shows. They formally released three full length discs. Members are Liv Mueller, Barbara Endes, Damian Strigens and Bill Backes.

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.

No Can Do is the passion project of Rich Hoffman, WAMI winning vocalist for Wisconsin band Almighty Vinyl and the original music band, SACRED.

Rich's love for the timeless music of Daryl Hall & John Oates compelled him to seek like-minded, top-quality musicians from other well-established bands to recreate their music. Playing it like you remember it is what No Can Do is about. This is a tribute to the music and memories associated with Daryl Hall & John Oates.

No Can Do is playing limited shows through 2023. Don't miss your chance to see them.

This project is rounded out by these great musicians:

Craig Brog from U2Zoo on drums
Dave Ciccantelli on keyboards and vocals
Tony Inzeo from The Myles Wangerin Band on guitar and vocals
Harry Ipsarides from 33RPM and Barracuda on guitar and vocals
Angie Rypel from Vintage Groove on vocals
Carl Stessl from King Kong on bass
John Vollmar from The Prince Experience on sax, vocals and keyboards

Damaged Justice is Chicago's female fronted Metallica tribute band, formed in 1996 by drummer Robert Masliansky. Robert kept the band together through the thick and thin of Metallica's career and the local Chicago music scene. It's the band's long-term goal to play every single song in Metallica's catalog live on stage. In the short term, Damaged Justice aims to please Metallica fans of every type; with set lists routinely comprised of tunes spanning the entire Metalli-collection.