2026 WAMI Singer/Songwriter of the Year Paul Cebar plays with his band Tomorrow Sound. Blending rhythm and blues, soul, funk, Afro-Caribbean, Latin, New Orleans, and other world music styles, their genre-hopping sound defies categorization but is rooted in danceable, soulful and energetic grooves.

Wisconsin native and multi-instrumentalist Joseph Huber and his band mix elements of rock and folk music that captivate audiences with sincere and well-crafted songs along with impeccable musicianship. Whether it's irresistible, fiddle-driven, dance tunes or honest, heart-wrenching songwriter anthems, Huber's songs and shows span the spectrum of Roots music.

Sugo is a Milwaukee-based music group specializing in 1970s New Orleans-style funk. Their live shows are often described as a "can't-sit-still, gotta-get-up-and-dance" experience with plenty of hip-shaking and head-bobbing. Their music is a mix of deeply rooted, bluesy soloing and glorious, disco-era funky rhythm.