Live @ The Lakefront

Live @ The Lakefront

LIVE @ the Lakefront will feature a mix of genres from eight accomplished original musical groups from around the country. With Lake Michigan providing an incredible background for their performances, this series of free original sunset shows is sure to offer something special for all Milwaukee music fans.

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Wednesday, July 11
Henry Kapono & the Dukes on Sunday Band

Hawaiian native and Grammy-nominated songwriter, guitarist and vocalist Henry Kapono kicks off his US tour with his Dukes on Sunday Band to open our 11th season! Henry’s original songs with a rock vibe celebrate his love for family, his pride in his Hawaiian culture, and share the joy from his home in the Islands.

June 1, 2018 • 3:33 pm • admin • Comments Off on Wednesday, July 11
Henry Kapono & the Dukes on Sunday Band
Wednesday, July 18
Reverend Raven and the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys

Bringing crowds to their feet in halls and clubs across North America, Reverend Raven and the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys featuring Westside Andy Linderman on harmonica, play original Blues, straight up with a big dose of passion.

June 2, 2018 • 9:33 pm • admin • Comments Off on Wednesday, July 18
Reverend Raven and the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys
Wednesday, July 25
VIVO

VIVO is a contemporary Brazilian samba bossa nova jazz ensemble featuring famed Milwaukee saxophonist Warren Wiegratz, vocalist Pam Duronio, guitarist Tim Stemper, drummer Brian Dale and bassist Eric Hervey. Nominated as the 2017 WAMI Jazz Artist of the Year, VIVO will be playing songs from their 2015 CD release, This is the Time.

June 3, 2018 • 8:57 pm • admin • Comments Off on Wednesday, July 25
VIVO
Wednesday, August 1
Los Ciegos del Barrio

Literally translated as “The Blind Boys of the Neighborhood,” this multi-genre Latin music group composed of legally blind musicians from New York has been taking the nation by storm since 1997 with captivating original combinations of meringue, bachata, salsa, cumbia, reggaeton and rock.

June 4, 2018 • 1:04 am • admin • Comments Off on Wednesday, August 1
Los Ciegos del Barrio
Wednesday, August 8
The Empty Pockets

Quirky and charismatic, The Empty Pockets deliver brash Rock & Roll music with unrelenting hooks, soaring vocals, honest lyrics and carefully crafted songwriting.

June 5, 2018 • 9:30 pm • admin • Comments Off on Wednesday, August 8
The Empty Pockets
Wednesday, August 15
Chicken Wire Empire

With influences such as Earl Scruggs, Jerry Garcia and Chris Thile, Chicken Wire Empire lights up audiences with their energetic bluegrass, Americana and folk inspired songs. Since 2014, Chicken Wire Empire has wasted little time establishing themselves as one of the hottest up and coming bands in the regional music scene.

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Chicken Wire Empire
Wednesday, August 22
Natty Nation

Natty Nation has been keeping their unique reggae beats throbbing through the heartland since their inception in 1995. With original hard roots rock reggae & dub and messages of peace, love, community and spreading positive vibrations, every Natty Nation concert is a dynamic experience.

June 6, 2018 • 9:28 pm • admin • Comments Off on Wednesday, August 22
Natty Nation
Wednesday, August 29
Naborí

Naborí came together in 2005 with one goal: create the best original salsa brava for the dancing public. Their carefully crafted lyrics and polished arrangements harken back to the traditions of the salseros of old, making Naborí part of the renaissance of this genre beloved by music fans worldwide.

June 7, 2018 • 5:31 pm • admin • Comments Off on Wednesday, August 29
Naborí

LIVE at the Lakefront

Milwaukee’s free Wednesday evening concert series returns in 2018 with eight shows! Held RAIN or SHINE from July 11th to August 29th, LIVE @ the Lakefront will feature some of the finest original musical talent in the outdoor Rotary Amphitheater at Discovery World. With the stage overhanging Lake Michigan, sponsors and guests will enjoy sunset shows right on Milwaukee’s lakefront, all complemented by Bartolotta’s renowned food and beverage service.

Our Location

Rotary Amphitheater
Discovery World
500 North Harbor Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53202
RAIN or SHINE

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