Local Music Scene
Many know the Violent Femmes call Milwaukee home, but this city continues to produce some amazing musical talent. To be able to say that you saw them before they were famous, check out one of these local music venues.
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Discover where live music is being played in Milwaukee!
3 Days of Winter Wonder in Milwaukee
After the fall colors fade, Brew City transforms into a magical winter escape, offering countless ways to experience its snowy charm during Milwaukee's most intimate…
Violent Femmes 40th Anniversary with MSO Hits National PBS Broadcast
Do you like “American Music?” We like “American Music.” Okay, “American Music” isn’t on the Violent Femmes’ self-titled…
9 Shows We Can’t Wait to See in November
What are we thankful for? The outstanding selection of shows that are coming to the Milwaukee Theater District this November. From comedy and stadium shows to indie groups in…
9 Shows We Can't Wait to See in October
The spooky season has arrived, and the Milwaukee Theater District has all the thrills and chills you could ever hope to find at venues around the city. Kicking off this week…
The Best of TosaFest 2024
TosaFest, a classic end-of-summer fest just west of Milwaukee, is coming up this weekend! On September 6-7, the annual staple in the charming suburb just 15 minutes from…
9 Shows We Can't Wait to See in September
There’s so much to see in Milwaukee’s performing arts scene. Whether you’re eager to see your favorite Olympian in action, be moved by soulful music, or…
Potawatomi Casino | Hotel’s Summer Amplified Series
Everyone loves a sure bet, a lock, an odds-on favorite. Like a shooting star or a total solar eclipse, these moments are irreplicable and must be seized to their absolute…
Milwaukee Vibe Check
The many live music stages peppered throughout the Milwaukee area create an entertainment community that is music to any fan’s ears. These include beautiful, opulent…
Q&A with Scotty McCreery, Headliner of Christian Yelich Home Plate Charity Concert
Scotty McCreery first arrived in Milwaukee as a young man with a dream. Auditioning for “American Idol” as a 17-year-old kid, the North Carolina native was quick…
Our 5 Favorite Things From Summerfest Weekend 1
Summerfest’s first weekend is in the books, and it had a little bit of everything that makes the world’s largest music festival a spectacular Milwaukee must-do…