Apr 18 Friday
My Morning Jacket’s 10th studio album and first full-length new collection in more than three years, is, arrives via ATO Records on Friday, March 21. Produced by 3x GRAMMY® Award-winner Brendan O’Brien (Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam), the album is heralded by the ravishing lead single, “Time Waited,” available everywhere now. An official music video, directed by famed photographer/filmmaker Danny Clinch and featuring new performance footage interspersed with archival photos from throughout the band’s history, is streaming now on YouTube.
For more than 25 years, My Morning Jacket have achieved an incredibly rare feat in the world of rock ‘n’ roll – upholding a long-established cultural legacy while sustaining all the curiosity and creative hunger of their very earliest days. In a monumental step for the Louisville, KY-bred five-piece – vocalist/guitarist Jim James, bassist Tom Blankenship, guitarist Carl Broemel, drummer Patrick Hallahan, keyboardist Bo Koster – is once again expands the limits of their sound and elevates their artistry to unprecedented heights. The result is perhaps the most masterfully realized work yet from a band fully committed to their belief in music as a conduit for revelation of all kinds.
“I like how the word “is” indicates a sense of presence in the now – there’s no logic or rationale behind this record; it just is,” says James. “All these songs came into existence out of an attempt to connect with something beyond the human experiment, which for me is the whole purpose of music – that connection with something larger than us, yet something we are all equally a part of.”
is – which arrives as My Morning Jacket celebrates the 20th anniversary of their 2005’s landmark Z, a lavishly acclaimed collection named by Rolling Stone among “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time” – represents another milestone in the band’s ever-evolving body of work, as well as an opportunity to breathe new energy into their historically stunning and hard-driving live performances. James points to the “undeniable force of loving” as the most essential factor in the band’s longevity and unending enchantment with the process of musical creation.
Apr 17 Thursday
Hosted by Founder of the PowerHer Network, Chauntel McKenzie, PEARLS Inspired to Lead gala is dedicated to celebrating how investing in just one girl can create a ripple effect that transforms families, communities, and even generations. Join PEARLS on April 17 to enjoy:
*The “Butterfly Effect” of PEARLS - Hear from PEARLS girls at varying points of the PEARLS girl journey and the ripple effects created through them.
*Live performances by local dancers and musicians
*A catered dining experience
*Incredible raffle prizes and wine pull
*Engaging and fun networking opportunities
May 08 Thursday
Meta house invites you to be part of our special event celebrating more than six decades of helping women achieve lasting recovery. Join us in honoring the bright futures built at Meta House and become part of the framework that will support thousands more families for generations to come.
You’ll hear powerful stories from women whose lives have been shaped by the generational cycle of addiction, featuring an intimate conversation with Meg Kissinger, author of While You Were Out, and MJ Sparks, business owner and philanthropist. All moderated by Valerie Vidal, Meta House President & CEO.
Experience an evening filled with mission-driven insight, inspiring journeys, connection and community, a delicious catered meal, signature mocktail, exclusive engagement and giving opportunities, plus much more.
When Trevor Powers brought his Youth Lagoon project to Walker’s Point for a Studio Milwaukee Session in July of 2023, there was good cause to be excited. Little did we know that shortly after his visit, Powers would embark on a journey that brings him back to Milwaukee on May 8 for a show at the Vivarium.
In the fall of 2023, he stumbled on a shoebox packed with home videos while scouring his parents’ basement for a decades-old harmonica that was once his grandmother’s. “When I took the tapes home and popped in the first one, it was my brother Bobby and I at the state fair. I was 4 years old, choking on a corn dog,” he recounted, laughing. “If anything’s a summary of life, that is.”
Powers’ recollection came as part of an announcement for new album Rarely Do I Dream — a project with the vibes of a childhood memoir and the hopes of more personal growth to come. “The more I rewind the tapes of my life, the more I can hear the voice of my soul,” he said in the release. “This isn’t nostalgia. Life’s much more messy than that. It’s a dedication to all the parts of who I was, who I am, and who I’m going to be.”
Apr 03 Thursday
The StarGazed Benefit concert is an unforgettable night of soulful melodies and incredible performances featuring a National Recording artist. Also enjoy the sounds of Milwaukee’s talented artists, R&B Live. But that’s not all! This concert is not only about the music, but also about making a difference. By attending the StarGazed Benefit Concert, you’ll be supporting TBEY Arts Center, Inc. and strengthening TBEY's community footprint.
The StarGazed Benefit Concert, TBEY’s annual signature fundraising event, celebrates the arts while raising critical funds to support Milwaukee’s youth. In 2025, TBEY will celebrate 25 years of service to the Milwaukee arts community with this special edition of StarGazed, titled “An Evening of Music.”
More information and tickets at: https://givebutter.com/StarGazed2025
Will OrchardAn artist who deeply disarms the listener by speaking to the core of our collective vulnerability. He began his career in his home state of Rhode Island with the experimental project. LittleBoyBigHeadOnBike. He established a prolific output of 100 EPs and LPs by 2018, often with a lo-fi, homespun touch. Orchard transitioned to an americana-centered sound under his own name, while maintaining the gently atmospheric and introspective qualities of his former project. he has since toured the US and much of Europe, and has supported Liz Longley, Y La Bamba, Josiah Johnson, and The Brazen Youth. Having released four EPs and LPs as Will Orchard, both independently and with Brooklyn-based label, Better Company Records, he has been praised by PopNews, Glide Magazine, The Wild Honey Pie, Atwood, and more as a unique, emerging voice in folk music. Now based in Nashville, he is currently back in his natural environment of self-production, with an in progress-LP slated to release in 2025.
Caley ConwayPartner is Conway’s first full-length release since 2019’s Surrounded Middle. It’s wonderful to hear her luxuriate in the space afforded by these ten gorgeous and deliberately paced tracks, escaping reality one minute and tussling with the physical the next. “I’ll submit my work to them / When I am dead and resting / And singing never” she concludes on the incredible “Singing Never.” Thankfully she’s not there yet. Here is Partner, as well as Conway herself, in dreams and elsewhere, submitted for acceptance. Alive and restless and singing forever.
--Milwaukee Record
Nashville-based indie/folk artist Will Orchard will be in Milwaukee at Anodyne on Thursday, April 3rd. Featuring ornate fingerstyle guitar and disarmingly emotive songwriting, Orchard will be sharing the stage with Milwaukee's own Caley Conway and Dialogues. His music has been praised as "Hush Folk Luminosity" by Glide Magazine, and has been compared to the likes of Adrianne Lenker and the Tallest Man on Earth.
Apr 04 Friday
About Garrett WaiteDeliberately shunning category and genre, Garrett's music features memorable melodies, psychedelic textures, and virtuosic improvisations. Not quite rock, not quite jazz, his compositions harken back to the fusion explorations of Return to Forever as well as songwiters like Paul Simon and Joni Mitchell, with a forward-looking approach drawing on alternative and psychedelic rock acts like Radiohead and Khruangbin. A passion for world music infuses sounds from the Amazon, Caribbean, and Middle East.
Garrett has been a strong presence in the Milwaukee music scene since 2022, adding his versatile playing to original acts such as Match Stick, Craig Baumann & the Story, Mitch Shiner’s Latin Vibes, and Day Tvvo in addition to his own original projects. He runs a monthly jam session at Bar Centro.
The Stephen Hull Experience
The Stephen Hull Experience gives the blues community exciting evidence that the future of music is in good hands. Born in 1999, a native of Racine, Wisconsin, Stephen Hull started playing blues at age 14 and never stopped, taking cues from Albert King and B.B. King as he developed his sweet, soulful guitar sound. Balancing that with his absolutely stellar lead vocals and infectiously buoyant personality, Stephen has been rising fast in the blues clubs of Chicago and venues across southeastern Wisconsin. Appearing in blues magazines such as Living Blues (U.S.) and Blues & Rhythm: The Gospel Truth (UK), Stephen has been interviewed by a myriad of media including Lake Effect (broadcast on Milwaukee’s NPR). From the Chicago Blues Fest to the Mississippi Valley Blues Fest, The Stephen Hull Experience is making headlines.
Join us for an unforgettable night of live music as the vocal early music ensemble, APERI ANIMAM performs with Baroque string ensemble, Camerata Milwaukee. Under the direction of Dr. Paul Thompson, this collaboration will explore the concept of Pneuma or “breath” in Lenten repertoire by performing works by composers like Buxtehude, Schein, Arvo Pärt, and Gibbons.
The professional vocal early music ensemble APERI ANIMAM, celebrating its seven-year anniversary in 2024, has quickly drawn the attention of early music enthusiasts and organizations across the United States. From its founding in 2017 by performer-scholar Daniel Koplitz (dir. 2017–21), APERI ANIMAM has been praised for its ensemble precision, full-throated vocals, emotional expressivity, and innovative programming.
Apr 05 Saturday
Our Spring Market is a two-day, indoor shopping event held at the MKE County Sports Complex , featuring:160-180 booths filled with artists, makers, craftsmen, vintage curator, food artisans and pop up boutiquesPLUS: Live MusicFood trucksMobile BoutiquesHourly Raffle Prizesand a GOOD TIME!
Ticket options:VIP hour from 9am-10am on Saturday $10 (online purchase only)Early Bird Hour 10am-11am on Saturday $8 (online purchase only)Early Bird Hour 10am-11am on Sunday $8 (online purchase only)*use coupon code SAVE2 to save $2 on Sunday Early Bird hour
General Admission is 11am-4pm AT THE DOORGA Saturday: $7GA Sunday: $5Happy Hour: $1 admission both days from 3pm-4pm
Saturday, April 5th: 11am-1pm: Orlando PenaSaturday, April 5th: 1:30pm-3:30pm: Nate BjorgeSunday, April 6th: 11am-1pm: Jake WilliamsSunday, April 6th: 1:30pm-3:30pm: Andy Braun
Le Freak Roller Boogie! 🛼Milwaukee’s favorite underground dance party is taking the groove to the rink! Le Freak has been bringing high-energy disco, house, and funk vibes to the city for over a decade, earning a cult following and even a feature in VICE. What started in 2012 as a passion project has grown into a legendary event, known for its immersive visuals, top-tier DJs, and an atmosphere that keeps people dancing till sunrise. Now, we’re taking it back to the roller disco era for a night of nonstop movement and pure nostalgia!
📅 Date: Saturday, April 5th📍 Meet at: Boone & Crockett – 2:30 PM🚌 Bus departs at 3:15 PM → Ozaukee Roller Rink, 4-6 PM🚌 Bus returns to Boone & Crockett at 7 PM🎉 Afterparty at Boone & Crockett, 8 PM - Midnight🔥 DJs: Slim Brit, Asher Gray & Greyhound🎥 Visuals by: Video Villains🎟 Tickets: $35 (includes skate rental, transportation & a drink!)
For those who’ve been riding the Le Freak wave since day one—you already know. And if you’re new to the party, prepare for an electric night of music, movement, and mayhem. Tickets are limited, and they WILL go fast! 🕺💃🛼
Apr 06 Sunday
