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!
Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival: A Four-Day Celebration of Music, Moto-Culture and Milwaukee
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2025 Harley-Davidson Homecoming Lineup Released
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3 Days of Winter Wonder in Milwaukee
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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…