Formed in Wisconsin, Chicken Wire Empire has emerged as a pioneering force in the Upper Midwest contemporary bluegrass scene. Fusing traditional roots with innovative genre-blending elements, the band has captivated audiences worldwide with their unique musicality and electrifying performances. In 2023, Chicken Wire Empire reached...

Celebrate two decades of groundbreaking music with Milwaukee's legendary hip-hop trio, Black Elephant. This year marks the 20th anniversary of their seminal project, "Eat This Album," a milestone in the city's hip-hop history. Join us for an unforgettable evening honoring the enduring legacy of one...

GET MERRY… GET LIT… WELCOME TO SANTA RAVE! The ULTIMATE holiday-themed rave. Experience Milwaukee's first-ever Santa Rave! This holiday season, be part of a raving Christmas Extravaganza like never before... Ring in the cheer at The Cooperage alongside hundreds of Santas, Krampus, and breakdancing elves...

Mondo Lucha is Milwaukee's premiere high flying wrestling extravaganza! The term “freak show” might normally carry a negative connotation, but the masterminds behind the Mondo Lucha unapologetically embrace it. Dreamed up by two longtime wrestling fanatics, Andy Gorzalski and Jay Gilkay, Mondo Lucha is an...

“Just saw THE REBIRTH BRASS BAND... unbelievable. Hard as hell, free as a ray of light, there is not a band on earth that is better. Stunning.” - Flea, Red Hot Chili Peppers For almost 4 decades, the Grammy winning Rebirth Brass Band has been...

Established in late 2018, The MilBillies hit the ground running, bringing their unique synthesis of traditional and progressive bluegrass to venues and festivals throughout the upper Midwest and beyond. They have crafted a genuinely thrilling live show, taking "high-energy" musicianship to another level while enthralling...