Beloved Riverwest acoustic tavern, songwriter showcase room, and indie rock institution.
The SPEAK PRESENTS team and some of our friends been working hard to bring you this open mic event. We are strong supporters and believers of spreading epilepsy awareness. This is our first benefit show like this, but decided to use our platform to support a cause and educate the community. This will be an … Continued \n
The Midnight Purchase – Orlando Peña is a Milwaukee-based singer and songwriter for the award-winning, americana/soul folk band, The Midnight Purchase. He makes use of a commanding vocal ability to recount tales from his years in the High Sierra mountains of Nevada, to the low, vast plains of rural Illinois and countless places in between. … Continued \n
A concert to pay tribute to Neil Young’s music and, at the same time, raise money for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin! Doors at 7:00pm, Music at 8:00pm \'till 10:45, $10 donation goes to PPAW. Schedule: 8:00pm - Tom Trisco 8:25pm - Peter Roller & Mark Vitkus 8:50pm - Francesca & the Night Sky 9:10pm … Continued \n
Milwaukee’s esteemed and longest-running poet’s open mic! Linneman’s opens at 7:00 pm at which time the sign-up list is put out! Poets Monday begins at 7:30pm. Featured reader usually goes on around 8:30pm. Tonight’s feature is Songs of Life! \n
Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Bobby Moore! \n
The Canvasmen make enthusiastic, funk-driven rock and roll. They like to embrace a healthy rumble and will travel exclusively by circus train when they go on tour. Collectively, they measure just shy of 18 feet tall. Opening will be Jim Demski Doors at 7:00, Music at 7:30pm, $10 \n
Sequestered Puppiez cover a fun selection of songs, that give a nod to multiple musical genres, styles, and decades. Our instruments range from ukuleles, bass, guitar, and autoharp, while multi-part harmonies bring it all together! The Sequestered Puppiez are: Thor Jaquish,(electric bass. drum, vocals) Mark Peterson, ( ukulele, autoharp, vocals) Pamela Kennedy, (ukulele ,washboard ,vocals), … Continued \n
Milwaukee’s esteemed and longest-running poet’s open mic! Linneman’s opens at 7:00 pm at which time the sign-up list is put out! Poets Monday begins at 7:30pm. Featured reader usually goes on around 8:30pm. Tonight’s feature is Darlene Lolly Rzezotarski! \n
“Nod to Bob” is a tribute to one of the world’s all-time truly great songwriter’s – Mr. Bob Dylan. 2026 marks the 28th annual event, which always doubles as a fundraiser for a critically important local charity – Milwaukee’s Hunger Task Force, during its most needy time of the year! This night before Thanksgiving event … Continued \n
MIMAMU (Milwaukee Made Music) holds a “Friendsgiving” the Saturday after Thanksgiving! Several great acts will join forces in this musical “feast” to bring out all that is magical about this holiday season! Those bringing their talents to the table include: The Taxmen are a Milwaukee based rock band known for their Beatles covers and original … Continued \n
WELCOME TO THE ALL MESSED UP 15 POTLUCK AND DRAWING! ♫ The drawing and potluck for All Messed Up XV will be held at Linneman’s Riverwest Inn on Sunday, November 29th. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and we will start the drawing a little after 7. ♫ Everyone is invited to the potluck, not just … Continued \n
Milwaukee’s esteemed and longest-running poet’s open mic! Linneman’s opens at 7:00 pm at which time the sign-up list is put out! Poets Monday begins at 7:30pm. Featured reader usually goes on around 8:30pm. Tonight’s feature is M K Zariel \n
Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Danny Waldman! \n
Zach Beer is the working title for Zach Spiegler\'s solo project. He is the former frontman of Milwaukee rock band Mas Verde. After many open mics and nights spent alone at the piano, Zach has decided to take some of the more personal and somber music he has written over the years and finally play them for … Continued \n
The Bo Randall Band is a Milwaukee-based bluegrass group known for their blend of traditional instrumentation, polished harmonies, and story-rich songwriting. With roots in folk, Irish melodies, and classic country, they bring a warm, progressive voice to the acoustic music scene. Dusty\'s Struggle Band is a Milwaukee-based string band that uses bluegrass as a launch … Continued \n
Milwaukee’s esteemed and longest-running poet’s open mic! Linneman’s opens at 7:00 pm at which time the sign-up list is put out! Poets Monday begins at 7:30pm. Featured reader usually goes on around 8:30pm. Tonight’s feature is MICHAELANGELO! \n
Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Matthew Buckley! \n
Close - SPF150 3rd - Blind Hill 2nd - North by North Open - Courtesy Call 30 min sets, 15 min changeover 7pm doors, 7:30 music start $12 dos for tickets \n
Allen Coté is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, multimedia artist, divemaster and ship captain, originally from Austin, TX and currently based in Milwaukee and Door County, WI. Coté is proficient in guitar, lap steel, bass, ukulele, mandolin, and many others; and received the Wisconsin Area Music Industry\'s 2011 "Specialty Instrumentalist of the Year" award. He holds his … Continued \n
Milwaukee’s esteemed and longest-running poet’s open mic! Linneman’s opens at 7:00 pm at which time the sign-up list is put out! Poets Monday begins at 7:30pm. Featured reader usually goes on around 8:30pm. Tonight’s feature is Matt Cook! \n
Doors open & sign up list goes out at 7:00 pm, Acoustic Open Stage starts at 8:00 pm! Tonight’s feature is Alex Sitze! \n
American Progress is a Milwaukee‑based pop‑punk/rock band known for high‑energy, punk‑inspired performances. Formed during the pandemic, they blend catchy hooks, sharp lyrics, and an old‑school punk attitude. Their 2024 debut album Dewey NO! spent 27 weeks on radio charts, with five in the top 10. w/ tba Door at 7:00pm, Music at 8:00pm, $10 \n
TNGNT (pronounced “Tangent”) is a Milwaukee‑based riff‑driven stoner rock/heavy synth rock band that released its debut EP in December 2025 alongside the lead single. Formed in 2021, TNGNT quickly built a following through collaborations with other Milwaukee acts such as Erotic Adventures Of The Static Chicken, The Delta Routine, Lost Orange Cat, Whiskey Of The Damned, … Continued \n
John Sieger is a Milwaukee-based musician and songwriter known for his work with The R&B Cadets and Semi-Twang, and now fronting the John Sieger Combo. The band features: John Sieger – vocals, guitar Mike Sieger (brother) – bass, harmony Bob Jennings – keys, saxophone Bob Schneider – drums Their sound blends roots, R&B, and rock … Continued \n