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Starry Nights—Free Outdoor Concert Series
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June 20 6:30 pm |
Wilson Center Jazz Orchestra with Barbara Stephan Sponsored by Godfrey & Kahn SC Directed by trombonist Jonathan Winkle, the new Wilson Center Jazz Orchestra brings some of the best regional musicians together for high-powered swing, big band, and standards featuring the vocals of Barbara Stephan.
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June 27 6:30 pm |
The Temperaments Sponsored by American Transmission Company Billed as Milwaukee’s premiere dance band since the mid-90s, this 9-piece, high-energy horn band covers Motown, R&B, disco, and funk all over the region and annually at Summerfest. This summer, The Temperaments bring the party to Brookfield. |
July 11 6:30 pm |
Art Stevenson & High Water Sponsored by Michael Best & Friedrich LLC This bluegrass band has been in demand throughout the Midwest festival circuit since 1993. The band's sound comes from the close duet singing of husband and wife team Art and Stephanie Stevenson, along with the spirited banjo and Dobro® playing of Dale Reichert, and the hard-driving mandolin picking of Bruce King. |
July 18 6:30 pm |
Robin Pluer & Friends She’s a sultry diva with pizzazz and jazzy style; a multi-faceted songstress who elegantly, but playfully, delivers a mélange of vintage French ballads with a distinctive twist. Robin will be joined by John and Mike Sieger (bass and guitar), Juli Wood (vocals, sax), Bob Schneider (drums), and Stas Venglevski (accordion) to add a bit of soul, a bit of country, a bit of blues with her Parisian flair. |
July 25 6:30 pm |
Mike Mangione Sponsored by P2-Partners for Pathfinders-Friends of The Counseling Center of Milwaukee Born in a northern suburb of Chicago and now residing in Milwaukee, rootsy singer-songwriter Mangione is no stranger to movement and change. Mangione has logged approximately one hundred and fifty shows per year throughout the country including such notable performances as South by Southwest, Midwest Music Summit, Chicago's Mobfest, and Milwaukee's Summerfest. He has opened for performers like Jamie Cullum, The Samples, Will Hodge, Jack's Mannequin, Lifehouse, Brian Vander Ark, and Michael McDermott. |
August 1 6:30 pm |
The Candliers As 20-somethings bred on different styles of music—country, rock, and pop—the seven members of The Candliers label their music as "Milwaunky-Tonk." With two singers, electric and acoustic guitar, stand-up bass, banjo, horns, drums, and a Wurlitzer they take on many different sounds and musical genres. After playing almost every notable venue in Milwaukee and touring the Midwest, The Candliers have proved they are an act not to miss. |
August 8 6:30 pm |
Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound Sponsored by Jack Safro Toyota and Lexus of Brookfield R&B Cadet Bob Jennings (sax, keyboards), Reggie Bordeaux (drums), Romero Beverly (percussion), and Patrick Patterson (bass) join Paul Cebar, of The Milwaukeeans fame, to blend “vintage R&B, soul, New Orleansiana, Cubano Bop, slithery Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and tantalizing esoterica from around the globe.” (–City Pages, Minneapolis) |
August 15 6:30 pm |
Madisalsa Sponsored by RBC Wealth Management From mambo to merengue, bolero to bomba, MadiSalsa’s 10-member ensemble is devoted to the musical traditions of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. With a repertoire ranging from traditional island classics to original material from within the band; each performance offers a wide variety of popular Latin music. |
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