Community Calendar

Rev up your Thursday nights at the Harley-Davidson Museum! From 5 PM to 9 PM, all bikes and all people come together for an epic evening of free live music featuring Milwaukee’s favorite bands. Soak in the sights of stunning bikes, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and connect with a vibrant community of riders and non-riders alike. Whether you’re rolling in on two wheels or just there for the thrill, this weekly celebration has something for everyone. Let’s ride!

Full lineup coming soon!

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ORIGINS – A Fresh Singer-Songwriter Series
September 11th through November 13th
September 25th – Jackie Brown

Wisconsin-based singer-songwriter Jackie Brown blends soulful rock vocals with a gritty, heartfelt country sensibility. Often described as “Wisconsin’s unique singer / songwriter” with “the power voice of rock with country grit,” her performances resonate with emotional depth and authentic storytelling.

As part of The Bend Theater’s ORIGINS Singer‑Songwriter Series—a free community concert series running from mid‑September through November—Jackie will take the stage on September 25. This series celebrates local and emerging songwriting talent in an intimate, acoustic setting.

SOFT BLUE SHIMMER

In 2025 Soft Blue Shimmer find themselves searching for new ways to push sonic boundaries, both on and off stage. For the past six years, the indie outfit have been creating music that transcends genre definitions. Their latest LP “They Will Leave Us With Nothing” is out now.

HUMAN ANT FARM

Milwaukee Post Grunge/Shoegaze

SUPRGLUE

Milwaukee grunge/gaze

MILBY

New Milwaukee Shoegaze

Guitars4Vets Benefit Concert ft. Stone Type Thing and Rustbucket
Sponsored by West Bend Insurance

Stone Type Thing
Emerging from the gritty streets of Chicago’s South Side, Stone Type Thing are a rock and roll force, channeling the raw energy from the music of one of the greatest eras. Formed in 2016, the band has quickly gained a reputation for their high-octane live performances and authentic stage show, paying tribute to one of the most iconic and charismatic front men, Scott Weiland, from Stone Temple Pilots & Velvet Revolver.

Rustbucket is a 5-piece Milwaukee cover band made up of veteran members of some of the city’s most critically-acclaimed local live acts, and kicking out the best of the grunge, post-grunge, and alt-rock playlist. Think the heyday of “New Rock 102.1”, but live, lit up and loud.

Guitars4Vets Benefit Concert ft. Too Fighters and A Little Bitter
Sponsored by West Bend Insurance

Too Fighters have been rocking the Midwest since 2011, delivering the ultimate live Foo Fighters experience. With high-energy performances and spot-on sound, they bring fans as close as it gets to seeing Dave Grohl and the gang live. Get ready to scream, jump, and sing along—this tribute is the real deal!

A Little Bitter: Chicago’s Premier Alice in Chains Tribute Band
A Little Bitter emerged in the Chicago music scene as a dedicated tribute to the iconic grunge pioneers Alice in Chains. Founded by longtime fans of the Seattle grunge movement, the band quickly established itself as the Midwest’s most authentic Alice in Chains tribute experience.

ORIGINS – A Fresh Singer-Songwriter Series
September 11th through November 13th
October 2 – Genevieve Heyward

Genevieve Heyward

Since she can remember, Wisconsin based singer-songwriter Genevieve Heyward has grown up with music in her life. Adept at both guitar and piano, she writes her songs based on raw emotion and relatable experiences that cuts through with melody and sultry tone. Straight out of school, she dove head first into music: touring nationally and internationally, either by herself, with her band, or with other well renowned artists. She has released numerous records throughout her career and doesn’t plan on stopping. Her music has hints of indie folk, bedroom pop and indie piano pop, all tied in with her own spin and topped off with a unique and rich voice. Her songs and performing style incorporates humor and connection, making the audience feel heard and immersed.

After releasing her first album before graduating high school, “It’s Not Like Anyone’s Listening”, she went on to tour through the United States by herself or with other artists. She then released her second Ep, “The River” in 2019 at Painted Recordings. While recording and writing, she toured across the United States in Tennessee, California, Texas, Vermont, and eventually headed overseas where she did her first headlining European tour through Norway accompanied by a band. After returning she released her latest album, “The Norway EP”, which she had the opportunity to record in Scandinavia. Now she is currently working on her next project and planning on getting back to the road.

Bulletproof: The Songs of Travis Tritt
We smell T-R-O-U-B-L-E!

It’s time to break out your dancing boots as The Bend Theater welcomes Bulletproof, singing the songs of Travis Tritt!
This high energy show showcases the southern swagger that made Tritt a legend!
From anthems like “Country Club” and “Here’s a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)”, Bulletproof brings all of Tritt’s greatest hits.

Backed by frontman Geoff Landon, these songs are sung with authenticity and fire.
Whether you’re a die-hard Travis Tritt fan or new to the genre, this show promises to be an unforgettable night of country music!

150+ artists, makers, vintage curators, pop up boutiques, food trucks, live music and MORE!
Admission is just $5, kids 12 & under are free

Live music:
11AM-1PM -Nate Bjorge
1:30PM-3:30PM - Kevin Wypiszynski

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ORIGINS – A Fresh Singer-Songwriter Series
September 11th through November 13th
October 9 – Mark Croft

Mark Croft is an award-winning singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist who has always been unafraid to break the genre barriers. Croft takes inspiration from a variety of musical styles and blends them into his own Roots, Rock & Americana based approach to songwriting, infusing soulful performances with infectious rhythms and unforgettable melodies. A seasoned performer, Croft has been serving up exciting and emotional shows to audiences for almost twenty years, releasing six albums of original music in that time. His booming baritone vocals, finely crafted songs, and ability to navigate his six-string with superiority, has garnered him praise as the a classic triple-threat.

In Chase’s own words:

“In the decade before his passing, Prince allowed me to travel the world with this phenomenally talented group of musicians and perform in Tribute and in Reverence to his music. In particular, over the past 14 years, Chase & Ovation has been allowed and extremely blessed to perform a monthly concert at Prince’s favorite hometown/local live music venue (‘Bunkers Music Bar’) located in our hometown and in the heart of the North Loop of the Purple City of Minneapolis. We have always done so with Prince’s knowledge under the name ‘Chase & Ovation,’ and are frequently joined on stage with many of Prince’s former band mates. I wake up filled with gratitude every day and give thanks in prayer for the gift of music that Prince has given to me… but MORE importantly the many gifts that he gave the world!”

Let us always remember to Celebrate the Love… the Life… And The Music of PRINCE!
~Tommy Chase~