Live Music Spots

Always phone to get last-minute changes and cancellations.

Place Address and Phone Schedule
All-American Bistro1630 8th St S.
Wisconsin Rapids 54494-5268
715-423-8030
Info needed
Ambassador Hotel - The EnvoyAmbassador Hotel - Envoy2308 W. Wisconsin Av.
Milwaukee 53233-1826
414-342-8400
Info needed
Amelia's Restaurant724 E. Layton Av.
Milwaukee 53207-5209
414-483-0345
TUES. 4-8 pm, Joe Milano, keyboard and vocals; Joan Milano, vocals
Anaba Tea Room2107 E. Capitol Dr.
Milwaukee
414-963-9510
Phone for schedule
The Anchorage Restaurant
The Anchorage Restaurant
Hilton
4700 N. Port Washington Rd.
Milwaukee 53212-1041
414-962-4710
Phone for schedule
Angelo's Lounge1686 N. Van Buren St.
Milwaukee 53202-2018
414-347-4144
Norma AngeliTHURS.-SAT., 9:30 pm-1 am, Norma Angeli with varied sit-in singers
Aqua LoungePark East Hotel
101 N. Astor
Milwaukee
414-272-1011
Phone for schedule
ARJ's Jazz Cafe3120 W. Villard Av.
Milwaukee 53209-4806
414-616-7660
THURS., 6 pm
Astor Street
Astor Street
920 E. Juneau Av.
Milwaukee 53202-2716
414-224-7852
FRI., 9 pm -1 am.
Balistreri's6501 W. Bluemound Rd.
Milwaukee 53213-4089
414-258-9881
SUN., 6-9 pm
Barclay Gallery + Garden Cafe158 S. Barclay
Milwaukee
414-347-0500
Phone for schedule
Bartlett's Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge
(Closed on March 10, 2002)
15801 W. National Av.
New Berlin 53151-5120
262-782-6260
Bartlett's
Bavarian Inn
Bavarian In
700 W. Lexington Blvd.
Milwaukee 53217-4981
414-964-0300
2nd WED., 6-9 pm
Gunters Good Times Band2nd & 4th FRI., 6-10 pm, Gunters Good Times Band, German to Polkas with John Kreiter, pecussion; Tony Langeweg and Gunter Langeweg, concertinas.
Border's Books & Music8705 N. Port Washington Rd.
414-540-1417
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Brass Key Restaurant4952 W. Forest Home Av.
Milwaukee
414-321-7090
Dick EliotM, W, Th, F, Sa 6-8 pm, Dick Eliot, solo jazz guitar.
Brio Trattoria785 N. Jefferson St.
Milwaukee
414-273-1690
Phone for schedule
Calderone Club842 N. Old World 3rd St.
Milwaukee 53203-1701
414-273-3236
MON., 7-11 pm, Keith Sarnow Trio with Keith, Billy Martin, and Tom McGrawn.
Captain's3710 W. Lincoln Av.
Milwaukee
414-384-2923
Phone for schedule
Caroline's Jazz ClubCaroline Rubitsky, owner of Caroline's
Caroline Rubitsky, Owner
401 S. 2nd St.
Milwaukee 53204-1612
414-221-9444
Pam and Tim DuronioWED., Jazz After Work 5 pm, Pam Duronio and Tim Stemper Trio
Joey CrossAdekola AdepadoTHURS., Jazz After Work 5-8 pm, Joey Cross or Adekola Adedapo, also 9 pm - 1:30 am, Jazz jam session
Jack GrasselJill JensenAt least two THURS., Jack Grassel, Jill Jensen or Bill Martin
Every fifth FRI., 5-9 pm, Jack Grassel and Jill Jensen
Lem BanksAdekola AdepadoFRI., Jazz After Work, Lem Banks or Adekola Adedapo
SAT., Paul Spence Group
Cedarburg Cultural Center
Cedarburg Cultural Center
W62 N546 Washington Av.
Cedarburg 53012-1926
262-375-3676
FRI. & SAT.
Centanni'sRobert Head, Owner
218 N. Water St.
Milwaukee 53202-5708
414-221-6565
Jerry GrilloBarry VellemanJerry Grillo and Barry Velleman
Chad Paul's Bistro518 Poplar St.
West Bend 53095-3329
262-335-6302
Susan RussellJohn Pankau, piano and Sue Russell, singer. Call for schedule.
Chip and Py's1340 Towne Square Rd.
Mequon 53092-5076
262-241-9589
Mark DavisWED., 6:30-9:30 pm, Mark Davis
FRI. and SAT., 7-11 pm, Dan Dance Duo
Cigar Xchange Co., TheThe Shops at Woodlake
765 Woodlake Rd., #B
Kohler 53044-1352
920-451-7000
Frank DeMilesFRI., 9 pm-1 am, Frank DeMiles Quartet
Club Havana789 N. Jefferson St.
Milwaukee 53202-3707
414-273-0555
Phone for schedule.
Coast931 W. Wisconsin Av.
Milwaukee 53233-2310
414-727-5555
WED., 6-10 pm
Concertina BarFormerly Art Altenburg's
1920 S. 37th St.
Milwaukee 53215-2016
414-384-2570
ConcertinaFRI. and SAT., Live Polka music
WEDS. Concertina Jam Session Night. 58 concertinas on display, no accordions.
Crowne Plaza
Crown Plaza
4402 E. Washington Av.
Madison 53704-3799
608-244-4703
Phone for schedule
Cuda CafeCuda Cafe12 S. Industrial Park Rd.
Deerfield 53531-9338
608-764-2736
An uptown music venue on Friday and Saturday evenings
15 minutes east of Madison, 4 miles south on Hwy. 73 from I-94
Dady-Oh's Restaurant250 W. Broadway
Waukesha 53186-4805
262-547-7077
No live music now, but phone for schedule.
Delafield Brewhaus3832 Hillside Dr.
Delafield 53018-2174
262-646-7821
Phone for schedule
Derry Hegarty's Pub & Grill5326 Bluemound Rd.
Milwaukee 53208-3081
414-453-6088
THURS. 5:30 p.m., 16 Piece All-Star Superband. Phone for other schedule.
Dream Potawatomi Casino1721 W. Canal St.
Milwaukee
414-847-7883
 
El Babalu Caribbean Club and Restaurant611 W. National Av.
Milwaukee 53204-1714
414-383-4044
Phone for schedule.
Eliot's Bistro2321 N. Murray Av.
Milwaukee 53211-4404
414-273-1488
Phone for schedule.
Envoy LoungeAmabassador Hotel
2308 W. Wisconsin Av.
Milwaukee
414-847-7883
Phone for schedule
Estate2423 N. Murray Av.
Milwaukee 53211-4407
414-964-9923
Live jazzTHURS., 9:30-1:30 pm, Who's Your Daddy Trio.
Fibs105 W. Main St.
Rockton, IL
815-624-6108
THURS. 7-10 pm., Monday Morning Dixieland Band.
5 O'Clock ClubN28 N5253 Lacy's La.
Okauchee
262-691-9960
Phone for schedule.
Fox Note518 W. Water St.
Princeton 54968
920-295-4420
Phone for schedule.
Golden MastW349 N5253 Lacys La.
Okauchee 53069-9726
262-567-7047
Phone for schedule.
Grenadier's747 N. Broadway
Milwaukee 53202-4302
414-276-9589
Closed - Info Needed
The Groove3007 S. Kinnickinnic
Milwaukee
414-486-1503
Phone for scheule
Grotto340 Main St.
Racine 53403-1029
262-637-4340
Phone for schedule.
Grove Restaurant in Village Court
Grove Restaurant in Village Court
890 Elm Grove Rd.
Elm Grove 53122
262-814-1890
Dave BaneyWED., 6-9:30 pm Dave Baney
Chuck HedgesTHURS. 6:30-10:00 pm, Chuck Hedges Combo
Anita StemperDoug LadyFRI. Anita Stemper Trio with Mark Lewandowski and Doug Lady
Lem BanksFRI. & SAT., 8 pm - 12 am, Mary Davis Quartet with Lem Banks, Alvin Turner, James Davis, Mary Davis.
Highbury Pub2322 S. Kinnickinnic Av.
Milwaukee 53207-1626
414-294-4400
Live music.
HillCrest Deli & Grille2000 Davidson Rd.
Waukesha 53186-4008
262-650-8303
No live music after June 30, 2004.
Ho-Chunk CasinoS3214 Hwy. 12
Baraboo
800-746-2486
Phone for schedule.
Hotel MeadWisconsin Rapids
715-422-7001
Fri. or Sat., 4-8 p.m.
Il Mito Restaurant and Bar605 W. Virginia St.
Milwaukee 53204-1538
414-276-1414
MON. 6-9 pm, Blues Steve Cohen and friends.
Pam and Tim DuronioTHU. 6-9 pm, Pam Duronio and Tim Stemper, featuring Dean Lea and Connie Grauer.
Ivanhoe Pub and Eatery231 Main St.
Racine
262-637-4730
Sun 3-7 p.m.
Jazz Estate
Jazz Estate
Brian Sanders
2423 N. Murray Av.
Milwaukee 53211-4407
414-964-9923
WED., 8:30 - 11:30 pm, Wisconsin Jazz Orchestra THURS., FRI., & SAT., 9:30 pm-1 am
Jazz Oasis
Jazz Oasis
2379 N. Holton Av.
Milwaukee 53212-3355
414-562-2040
THUR., FRI. & SAT., 10:30 pm - 2 am, Lee Foster Quartet
Jimmy D's5108 W. Bluemound Rd.
Milwaukee 53208-3654
414-774-9100
Rick D'AmoreFRI. & SAT., 8:30 pm - 12:30 am, Rick D'Amore and Ginny Smith
Joey Buona's Pizzeria Grille
Joey Buona's Pizzeria Grille
500 N. Water St.
Milwaukee 53202-5507
414-272-8662
Bob DeBlaeyTHURS., 5-8 pm Bob DeBlaey
Joey's Lounge & Restaurant2520 W. Hwy. 33
West Bend
262-338-0636
Phone for schedule
John Harbor's Coffee House262-250-7700-
Judy K's Place213 Main St.
Onalaska 54650-2948
608-783-5834
Phone for schedule
Kokopelli's Pub & Grill6001 W. Madison St.
West Allis 53214-3233
414-476-8788
WED. & SUN. 9 PM live music, open-jam welcome.
SAT. call for schedule.
Lance's Never InnHwy 13 South
Wisconsin Rapids
River Cities JazzTHURS., 9-11 pm, River Cities Jazz Band
Lazybird5623 6th Av.
Kenosha 53140
262-654-JAZZ
The place to be for Jazz. Phone for schedule.
The Lex Jazz Club530 N. Water St.
Milwaukee
414-220-4307
Phone for schedule
Long Wong's
Long Wong's
5230 W. Bluemound Rd.
Milwaukee 53208-3009
414-454-0400
THU. All-Star Super Band 6 pm.
M & M Club
M&M Club
124 N. Water St.
Milwaukee 53202-6025
414-347-1962
Phone for schedule.
Main Event3418 N. Martin Luther King Dr.
Milwaukee 53212-1458
414-263-9481
Mike MillerLem BanksSUN., 8 pm-midnight, Mike Miller, Dean Lea and Lem Banks on vocals
Manning's Irish Pub3015 N. 15th St.
Sheboygan 53083-3948
920-208-0343
Phone for schedule.
Martins PubJohn Martin
National Av. just east of Racine Av.
New Berlin
Polka Jam, 4th W and 2nd Th at 7 p.m. Accordions, concertina, tuba, drums.
Meyer's Restaurant4200 S. 76th St.
Greenfield 53220-2855
414-321-4400
1st and 3rd: SAT. 6-9 pm, SUN. 4-7 pm, Michael Heinrich, guitar.
Milwaukee Ale House
Milwaukee Ale House
233 N. Water St.
Milwaukee 53202-5729
414-226-BEER
WED.-SAT., Jazz Swing, Blues
Milwaukee Public MarketMPM
400 N. Water St.
Milwaukee
414-336-1111
Host musicians on a volunteer/unpaid basis during regular Market hours: Monday – Friday 10 AM to 8 PM and Saturday – Sunday 8 AM to 6 PM.
Mimma's Cafe
Mimmas Cafe
1307 E. Brady St.
Milwaukee 53202-1612
414-271-7337
Phone for schedule.
Sai Monreal's New Yorker Bar645 N. James Lovell St.
Milwaukee 53233-2402
414-272-9444
WED., Dean Lea Trio and Ross Ingram
SAT., Jasper Buchman piano blues
MooseMilwaukee Lodge No. 49
5476 S. 13 St.
414-281-4444
WED., Roger Boll, reedless accordion
3rd Wed. Various accordions, concertinas, banjo, clarinet.
The Mosaic Room2624 N. Downer
Milwaukee 53211-4244
Phone for schedule.
Neighbor's Bistro & Pub
Neighbor's Bistro
260 W. Main St.
Waukesha 53186-4604
262-549-3911
Sharon SchmidtDan AlbrechtsonRob MooreWED. - Jazz Jam 6 to 9 p.m., features Sharon Schmidt, vocals; Dan Albrechtson, piano; Rob Moore, bass and vocals. Trio Flyer (PDF 18k)
New Orleans Restaurant639 W. Layton Av.
Milwaukee 53221-2423
414-431-0698
Phone for schedule.
North Shore Bistro8649 N. Port Washington Rd.
Milwaukee 53217-2203
414-351-6100
Jeff HamannFRI. & SUN., 5-9 pm, Jeff Hamann Trio with Jeff Hamann
North Star American Bistro8649 N. Port Washington Rd.
414-351-6100
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Organ Piper Music Palace (1976)4353 S. 108th St.
Greenfield 53228-2502
414-529-1177
OrganTUE. 5:30-9 pm; WED. - SUN. 5:30-10:00 pm, Ron Reseigh or Ralph Conn, Dean Rosko, Jelani Eddington. About the Piper Organ (PDF 62K).
New South Rampart Street ParadersWED., 6:30-9:30 pm, New South Rampart Street Paraders
Ozaukee Country Club10823 N. River Rd.
Mequon 53092-4815
262-242-3710
Phone for schedule.
Pabst Theater144 E. Wells St.
Milwaukee 53202
 
Packing House
Packing House
900 E. Layton Av.
Milwaukee 53207-5237
414-483-5054
Jeff StollWED. & THURS., 7-11 pm, Jeff Stoll
FRI., 9 pm-1:30 am, Jeff Stoll
Joey CrossSherwood AlperSAT., 8:30 pm-1:30 am, Jeff Stoll, Joey Cross and Sherwood Alper
Paddy's Pub2339 N. Murray414-223-3496-
Painted Parrot8028 W. National Av.
Milwaukee
414-257-1012
Phone for schedule
Panache Restaurant and Nightclub (Formerly Red Mill East)Erin Hackney and Daniel Vaughn
4104 W. Good Hope Rd., Milwaukee 53209-2248
414-228-0444
Music, blues brunch, inspirational jazz gospel, comedy and poetry.
Park East Hotel
Park East Hotel
916 E. State St.
Milwaukee 53202-3451
414-276-8800
WED. & FRI., Music on the rooftop.
Paulo's Pizza5121 W. Howard Av.
Milwaukee 53220
414-727-9332
Bill BerlynBill Berlyn and the New Berlin Jazz Band, 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Pazzo707 56th St.
Kenosha
262-653-9879
 
Pfister Hotel Blu
Pfister Hotel Blu
424 E. Wisconsin Av.
Milwaukee 53202-4406
414-273-8222
TUES.-SAT., 5-11 pm, Lobby Lounge - Jeffrey Hollander
MON.-FRI., 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Cafe Rouge Ernest Collins, & SUN., 10:30 am-1:30 pm, Brunch.
Piano BluEd and Amy Seckinger and Jane Howe
179 W. Wisconsin Av.
Pewaukee 53072-3433
262-691-0200
Phone for schedule.
Polly's Restaurant and Pub201 N. Appleton St.
Appleton 54911-4703
920-993-8811
MON., 8 - 11 pm, Jam session wtih Tom Reynolds, John Gibson, Ryan Korb and Steve Johnson
The RaveRave/Eagles Ballroom
2401 W. Wisconsin Av.
Milwaukee 53233-1827
414-342-7283
Phone for schedule.
(Aliota's) Red Mill West1005 S. Elm Grove Rd.
Brookfield 53005-7167
262-641-8120
Phone for schedule.
Riverside Theater116 W. Wisconsin Av.
Milwaukee 53203
 
Riverwalk Bistro223 N. Water St.
Milwaukee
414-272-4200
Phone for schedule
RJ'S Restaurant and Lounge (Formerly Tallengers)S31 W24661 Sunset
Waukesha
262-544-6099
Sharon Schmidt and Friends Thursday 6-9 p.m.
Roosters Nightclub901 Northview Rd.
Waukesha 53188-1689
262-544-9600
Phone for schedule.
Rosebud Cinema Drafthouse6823 W. North Av.
Milwaukee 53213-1938
414-607-9672
Info needed.
Sage Restaurant & Wine Bar136 N. 3rd Av.
Sturgeon Bay 54235-2416
920-746-1100
SAT., 7-10 pm, Christine Salerno, vocals and piano, John Croarkin, flute and harmonica.
Saxe's
Saxe's
W325 S1767 Mickle Rd.
Delafield 53018-3360
262-968-4600
Phone for schedule.
Selen's
Selen's
3107 E. Layton Av.
Cudahy 53110-1399
414-744-7890
Phone for schedule.
Seven Seas
Seven Seas
1807 Nagawicka Rd.
Hartland 53029-9397
262-367-3903
THURS., 7-11 pm, FRI. & SAT. 7:30 pm -12 am, Paul Patterson
Skipper Bud's215 N. Point Dr.
Winthrop Harbor, IL
262-498-251
Phone for schedule.
Sky Club2200 Post Rd.
Plover 54467-2860
715-341-4000
River Cities JazzTHURS., 8:30 - 10:30 pm, River Cities Jazz Band
Sticks and Stones2300 N. Pilgrim Rd.
Brookfield
262-786-5700
Phone for schedule.
Tacadero1807 Nagawicka Rd.
Hartland
262-367-3903
Phone for scheduoe
Tavern On The Green11904 W. Greenfield Av.
West Allis 53214-2159
414-761-2710
Phone for music schedule.
Third Street Pier1110 N. Old World 3rd St.
Milwaukee 53203-1100
414-272-0330 (reservations recommended)
John GarciaFRI., 7:30 - 11:30 pm, Johnny Garcia Quartet, Johnny Garcia, drums; D. Marcella, vocalist; Ron Martinson, Hal Miller and Louis Martinez.
SAT., 7:30 - 11:30 pm, Johnny Garcia Quartet, Johnny Garcia, drums; with Ron Martinson, Hal Miller and Louis Martinez.
Thunder Bay Grille
Thunder Bay Grille
N14 W24130 Tower Pl.
Pewaukee 53072
262-523-4244
FRI., 8-11:30 pm.
Tracadero1758 N. Water St.
Milwaukee
414-272-0205
Phone for schedule
Treats Tavern2221 N. Humboldt Av.
Milwaukee 53212-3507
414-263-9990
Phone for schedule.
Turner Hall Ballroom1034 N. 4th St.
Milwaukee 53202
 
Twist 'N Olive2730 Hillside Dr.
Delafield
Phone for schedule
The Uptowner1032 E. Center St.
Milwaukee 53212-3052
414-372-3882
Jack Grassel3rd SUN., 9 pm-midnight, Jack Grassel and Kirk Tatnall, SuperAxes, and Dane Richeson, drums.
Jill Jensen4th SUN., 9 pm-midnight, Jill Jensen Jazz Group - Jill Jensen, voice; Jack Grassel, SuperAx; Rip Tenor, saxophone
Velvet Room
The Velvet Room
730 N. Old World 3rd St.
Milwaukee 53203-2204
414-319-1190
WED., 7-10 pm
FRI. & SAT., 6:30-9:30 pm, call for info.
Wilson Center for the Arts
Wilson Center
19805 W. Capitol Dr. (Just south of 198th & Capitol in Mitchell Park)
Brookfield 53045-2722
262-781-9470
Wilson Center Jazz Club, Dawes Studio Theater
The Wind Rose Martini Bar & Restaurant308 Franklin
Port Washington
262-284-4800
Phone for schedule.
Wyndham Hotel
Wyndham Hotel
Lobby Lounge
139 E. Kilbourn Av.
Milwaukee 53202-3125
414-276-8686
FRI. & SAT., 7:30-11 pm, Kristin Sponcia and Friends
The Yardarm930 Erie
Racine
262-633-8270
Phone for schedule
Zach's Avenue Bar
Zach's Avenue Bar
Avenue Bar
1128 E. Washington Av.
Madison 53703-3033
608-257-6877
Since 1992, The Avenue Sizzlers, 7 pc. Dixieland Band, plus vocalist Ginny O'Brien. No cover-no minimum.

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