Aug 03 Saturday
It's the August edition of State of Sound, our monthly showcase for some of the best talent Wisconsin has to offer. With drinks by Discourse and our Walker's Point studios serving as the backdrop, this month's show is sure to deliver with a lineup featuring:
Waldemar — A heartland indie rock band (think The War on Drugs and The National with a dash of Willie Nelson) based in Eau Claire, Waldemar combine soaring vocals and poignant, confessional lyrics against a dense backdrop of sweeping guitar tapestries and synth textures (Bandcamp link).
ANDII — Her powerful, unique voice draws from the traditions of American jazz and folk vocalists of the 50’s and 60’s, while her writing and performative style lean towards contemporary pop sensibilities (Bandcamp link).
Long Mama — Debut album Poor Pretender is a 10-song palette of country, folk, indie rock and punk that reflects its makers' coming-of-age in the rustbelt crossroads of north, south, east and west (Bandcamp link).
Secret Menu — This four-piece alternative rock band writes songs true to experience with a style that blends storytelling verses and dense vocal harmonies with a classic rock sound.
Jul 26 Friday
RIP – A Musical Comedy of Life & Death speaks to regret and redemption. At the McCobb Mortuary, The Living tend to their tasks while The Dead bemoan their earthly failings, and await their fate. The undertaker’s lonely apprentice is a jilted lover who maintains a forlorn hope for his own destiny while he prepares The Dead for their journey into the Great Beyond. RIP reminds us that what comes next is less important than what we leave behind.
With 16 new songs from Milwaukee composer, Robert Grede, RIP is “a fun frolic with love, laughter, suspense… and a twist at the end.”
Tickets are $40 and available for purchase online or by phone. Some discounts are available.
Performance schedule
Wed, July 17, 7:30-10pm OPENING NIGHTThurs, July 18, 7:30-10pmFri, July 19, 7:30-10pmSat, July 20, 7:30-10pmSun, July 21, 4-6:30pm TALK BACK PERFORMANCEWed, July 24, 7:30-10pm PAY WHAT YOU WILL NIGHTThurs, July 25, 7:30-10pmFri, July 26, 7:30-10pmSat, July 27, 7:30-10pmSun, July 28, 4-6:30pm
RIP-TheMusical.com
MPAC and Milwaukee Downtown is announcing five nights of free live music as part of Rainbow Summer: HIGHLIGHT featuring Elysian Arcs, taking place July 23 – 27.
Performances Tuesday through Friday will begin at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday’s performance will begin at 6:30 p.m. Additional nightly activities include bubble playtime by Michelle Hackett from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and local food trucks and beverages by Sazama’s Fine Catering beginning at 4:30 p.m. A rainbow-colored piano will also be placed on the Outdoor Grounds each morning (weather permitting) to invite community members to play and make their own music.
Tuesday, July 23, 103.7 KISS-FM's morning show co-host DZ will be broadcasting live from the Outdoor Grounds from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 24, The Robert Randolph Band. This collaboration marks the second date of the inaugural The Summer of Soul: Outdoor Marketplace & Concert Series and is co-presented by MPAC and Culture x Design.
Thursday evening, the Mercadera Market, a Latina-owned market that supports female entrepreneurs, will open on the grounds at 4:00 p.m.
Family Day sponsored by Children’s Wisconsin will take place on Saturday, July 27 and will include a Kid Boogie Down Dance Party with DJ lukewarm from 3:00-6:00 p.m. alongside Spin Art MKE and face painting, with an interactive bubble station beginning at 4:00 p.m.
All events are free and open to the public and will take place alongside the immersive public art installation “Elysian Arcs” by Atelier Sisu.
Party on with BAYSHORE's Sounds of Summer concert series presented by OnMilwaukee and Milwaukee Radio Group. Every Friday from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. through Aug. 23, enjoy a bustling shopping and dining experience while surrounded by free, lively entertainment in The Yard, a large, open-air community space located in the heart of BAYSHORE. Bring your dancing shoes, lawn chairs and blankets! Carry-in alcohol and animals are prohibited.
The Tap will offer a lively outdoor Beer Garden featuring thirty-six craft beers from local and regional brewers, as well as a variety of wines, hard seltzers, and non-alcohol beverages.
5 Card Studs: The 5 Card Studs are a group of veteran players whose diverse backgrounds combine to bring subtlety and precision to top 40 A.M. Gold hits and forgotten favorites. Their love and respect for music’s artistic anomalies comes through in their deftly-executed renditions of songs whose performers you might not remember but the tunes you will.
Food Trucks & Pop-Ups: El Sazon Dominicano, Shorty's Grilled Cheese, Tiffany's Dessert Bar, Vibez Creative Arts Space
Catie Lausten
Pop baby, Catie Lausten shares dreamy tunes and raw/soft lyrics in her singles. Watching her live performances have been described as being hit with a cloud. With roots in the Richmond DIY scene Catie and her band (Spencer Berry: bass, Dane Ludwig: drums) are based in Richmond, VA.
So Zuppy
So Zuppy is the solo project of producer Micah Foust. Over the past several years this he has perfected a bright and bubbly bedroom pop production merged with a distinct soft voice and gleaming vocal harmonies, adding texture through synth and drum sounds that he makes from field recordings and everyday noises.
With his guitar in hand and a heartfelt performance, Zakk Daniel brings a unique blend of country and soul on Friday, July 27th at 8pm🌾🎸
📅 Friday, 07.26.24 8pm
Kick off your weekends with Vier North Live Vibes Fridays—where every week brings a new band and a fresh vibe! 🍻🎸
Jul 27 Saturday
Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of community, creativity, and culture at this interactive art + culture fair! Here you’ll find interactive art activities, live performances, and hands-on workshops, each crafted to ignite your imagination and celebrate the diverse tapestry of the Near West Side community. From motorcycle-inspired art installations to live mural painting showcasing local talent, there's something for everyone to enjoy and engage with.
The Next Show is a pop-up comedy show produced all over the country by Milwaukee native Tavaris Smith (Amazon Prime Video, The Comedy Store, Hollywood Improv, Seattle International Comedy Festival). Since starting the show in December 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he has hosted the show in Austin, Sacramento, Phoenix, Seattle, Chicago, Madison, as well as countless shows in Southern California. The Next Show has featured some of stand-up comedy's funniest rising stars and touring acts, and is known for selecting unique and eclectic venue spaces, as well as hilarious and diverse lineups of comedians. It is more than just checking the diversity box, but rather a beautiful blend of laughter, unique styles, and perspectives.
CANDY CIGARETTE
Since its inception in 2019 by then 10 year old identical twins Isaac and Lucas Deitz, Candy Cigarette has been bringing a unique blend of blues and straight-up rock n' roll to audiences across their home state of Wisconsin and beyond.
Bring the family and have some magical fun at The Brumder Mansion.
Hosted by Magicians & Comedians Two Brothers One Mind and featuring a rotating cast of entertainers.
Doors open 20 minutes before the show.
Starting March 3rd and returning on the last Sunday of Every Month.
FREE PARKING
To Reserve a Room at the Brumder Mansion
Call (414) 342-9767 orText (702) 808-2242rooms@BrumderMansion.com
Produced by Two Brothers One Mind, The Milwaukee Magic & Comedy Monthly Show features a rotating cast of local entertainers combined with Headlining Comedians & World Famous Magicians.
Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. Get a tour of the award winning Brumder Mansion and visit the basement theater where Al Capone’s gangsters once had a speakeasy with its own secret tunnel underneath Wisconsin Ave. Get a tarot reading, enjoy some close-up magic and listen to live music.
About Two Brothers One Mind:
Welcome to a world where the impossible is possible. For nearly two decades, Chad & Jeff Orr, have been continually leaving audiences stunned and with smiles on their faces. Witness as the real life siblings incredibly transmit YOUR randomly suggested thoughts from one Brother to the other.
Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the Brothers eventually made their way to the West Coast and began performing for large crowds on the Venice Beach Boardwalk. Word spread quickly about them, and shortly after, they were performing on stage with world famous comedians at some of the largest comedy clubs in Hollywood such as The Icehouse, Comedy Store, The Improv, and The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club in the Universal Studios Citywalk.
Since then, they have performed on television and radio along with every type of venue you can imagine from large festivals, to VIP Suites at National Conventions, and also the headlining entertainment for The Milwaukee Bucks 50th Anniversary celebration. Now it's your chance to come witness The Brothers and see why the celebrity judges on America's Got Talent gave them a YES!!