Along with Summerfest and Shepherd Express, 88Nine is putting on the Emerging Artists Series at the Johnson Controls World Sound Stage during the Big Gig to highlight the hottest up-and-coming talent each evening of the festival.
Not to brag, but we know what's up. Many of the artists in past series have gone on to become nationally and internationally known, including Walk The Moon, Nathaniel Rateliff, Maren Morris, X Ambassadors, BØRNS, The Record Company and many others.
So, don't miss these shows if you want to be able to say, "I saw them before they were cool."
This year’s Emerging Artist Series line-up includes artists from Milwaukee, across the country, even the world.
Wednesday, June 27
3 p.m. – Chasing Lovely
4:15 p.m. – Nick Anderson & The Skinny Lovers
5:30 p.m. – Caroline Rose
6:45 p.m. – Waker
Thursday, June 28
3 p.m. – Faux Fiction
4:15 p.m. – Telethon
5:30 p.m. – Lucille Furs
6:45 p.m. – Dusk
Friday, June 29
3 p.m. – The Shackletons
4:15 p.m. – Leon of Athens
5:30 p.m. – Men I Trust
6:45 p.m. – Sunflower Bean
Saturday, June 30
3 p.m. – Joe Richter
4:15 p.m. – Carly Jo Jackson
5:30 p.m. – Sidereal
6:45 p.m. – Newvices
Sunday, July 1
3 p.m. – Bo & Airo
4:15 p.m. – Madison Ryan
5:30 p.m. – *Repeat Repeat
6:45 p.m. – Hannah Mrozak
Tuesday, July 3
3 p.m. – Joe Hanson
4:15 p.m. – Carly and Martina
5:30 p.m. – Half-Alive
6:45 p.m. – Liza Anne
Wednesday, July 4
3 p.m. – Rocket Paloma
4:15 p.m. – Band of Dust
5:30 p.m. – Emily Hackett
6:45 p.m. – The Alex Guthrie Band
Thursday, July 5
3 p.m. – Viisi
4:15 p.m. – The New Grey
5:30 p.m. – Luxi
6:45 p.m. – Lowdown Brass Band
Friday, July 6
3 p.m. – Sondorblue
4:15 p.m. – Jay Matthes
5:30 p.m. – M A L O
6:45 p.m. – Ratboys
Saturday, July 7
3 p.m. – Daydream Retrievers
4:15 p.m. – Campdogz
5:30 p.m. – Madison Malone
6:45 p.m. – Grand AM
Sunday, July 8
3 p.m. – Paper Holland
4:15 p.m. – Soccer Mommy
5:30 p.m. – Early Eyes
6:45 p.m. – Savannah Conley
The series is not only going to be a great showcase of live music, but it's also a contest.
Fans will vote each day via Twitter poll for their favorite performance. The band with the most fan votes each day will receive an “Emerging Artist Series Care Package” that includes nearly $3,000 in gear and merchandise from major manufacturers like Sennheiser Microphones & Headphones, Hal Leonard Corporation, Orange Amplification, Martin Guitars, Zildjian Cymbals, Best-Tronics Pro Audio and others, as well as valuable services from Planetary Group, Indiehitmaker and Merchcat.