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 12
Sam Llanas Band

Sam Llanas, formerly of the BoDeans, is an iconic American singer, acoustic guitarist, and songwriter. Best known for his unique and distinctively soulful voice, Sam returns to his roots adding a refined rock sound complimented by a full band performing July 12th for the opening night of LIVE @ the Lakefront’s 10th season.

July 12, 2016 • 8:52 pm • admin • Comments Off on Wednesday, July 12
Sam Llanas Band
Wednesday, July 19
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.

July 19, 2016 • 5:31 pm • admin • Comments Off on Wednesday, July 19
Naborí
Wednesday, July 26
Willy Porter & Carmen Nickerson

Willy Porter and Carmen Nickerson are an exciting addition to the indie-duo scene. Porter’s blistering guitar playing and rich songwriting provides the perfect architecture to support Nickerson’s lush vocals. The duo are excited to bring listeners Bonfire to Ash, their first album of original co-writes produced by Grammy Award-winner Ben Wisch.

July 26, 2016 • 7:36 pm • admin • Comments Off on Wednesday, July 26
Willy Porter & Carmen Nickerson
Wednesday, August 2
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.

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Los Ciegos del Barrio
Wednesday, August 9
Mad Rocksteady

Mad Rocksteady is a group dedicated to paying homage to the roots of Reggae music. Their live show offers a mix of original Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae blended together seamlessly with their rich vocalists, horn section and percussionists.

August 9, 2016 • 7:45 pm • admin • Comments Off on Wednesday, August 9
Mad Rocksteady
Wednesday, August 16
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.

August 16, 2016 • 9:33 pm • admin • Comments Off on Wednesday, August 16
Reverend Raven and the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys
Wednesday, August 23
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.

August 23, 2016 • 8:57 pm • admin • Comments Off on Wednesday, August 23
VIVO
Wednesday, August 30
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.

August 30, 2016 • 9:28 pm • admin • Comments Off on Wednesday, August 30
Natty Nation

LIVE at the Lakefront

Milwaukee’s free Wednesday evening concert series returns in 2017 with eight shows! Held RAIN or SHINE from July 12th to August 30th, 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.

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

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