Steel pan virtuoso, composer, educator and Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame inductee Andy Narell blends his multicultural style embracing Afro-Caribbean, Calypso, Latin Jazz and Pop traditions with Madison’s 13-pan Panchromatic Steel band. panchromaticsteel.com 

Septeto Charambó is the modern version of the popular 80’s salsa band Conjunto Charambó. Combining charanga and bomba rhythms from the Caribbean, the band was reinvented in 2022 and now delivers their unique salsa dura sound, keeping the rich traditions of Milwaukee salsa alive for their return to LIVE @ the Lakefront.

Chicago-born Reverend Raven is back with the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys and Westside Andy Linderman on harmonica to play original Blues, straight up with a big dose of passion, smoking grooves, hot harmonica, silky sax and stinging guitar. reverendraven.com 

The Kal Bergendahl Project (KBP) is a six-piece instrumental Jazz-Funk band. Groovy and melodic hooks are weaved in their deeply focused musical landscape of Jazz, Funk, R&B and Soul. Powered by a 3-piece horn section, KBP has released four albums in their "Parallels" series over the past nine years.

Blending traditional Salsa roots with a modern edge shaped by the vibrant rhythms of his Puerto Rican heritage, Junior Rivera y Su Orquesta bring a deep understanding of the genre’s soul and complexity. A dynamic stage presence and commanding yet heartfelt vocal style deliver both power and finesse.

Big Al Dorn & the Blues Howlers plays "Blues at its Finest," bringing an original, authentic raw blues sound with a nod towards West Coast Swing and Mississippi Hill Country Blues. Winner of the 2025 WAMI Harmonica Player of the Year, Big Al is considered one of the best players in Wisconsin.

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.

Junior Williams moved from Kingston, Jamaica to the US with the dream of fusing music from his home island with international and American genres to contribute to the One Love movement. Based in the Twin Cities and Eau Claire, Irie Sol’s members hail from Belize, Brazil, Ecuador, Italy, Jamaica, Nepal, South Korea, Tanzania, and all over America and deliver an original blend of reggae, funk, jazz and rock with soaring, soulful melodies backed by blazing bebop horns, wailing guitar, and tight drum and bass.

Adam Greuel & the Space Burritos bring musical mischief to every stage they play. Rooted in country, blues, bluegrass, and show music, they specialize in having a good time. Despite the fun-loving attitude, the musicians frontman Adam Greuel assembles are some of the Midwest's finest musical minds. Performing a hearty swamp of original music, the Space Burritos embark on a mission to get you dancing while also taking your mind to new space.

The People Brothers Band’s unique brand of rhythm and soul features some of the most talented vocalists and musicians in the region. The vibrant group of longtime friends, collaborators, and multi-dimensional artists formed in 2008 as an open mic songwriting outfit and hasn’t looked back since. The band has cultivated a captivating musical alchemy through collective dedication to their craft, the Midwest music community, and each other. The People Brothers Band is united by their shared vision of uplifting friends and fans through music.

Willy Porter continues on a musical and personal odyssey spanning over two decades, 13 albums, and multiple continents. His journey has been defined by an inquisitive love for humanity and the language that describes what we all hold to be true. Willy's solo, acoustic performance for our last week of the 2025 LIVE @ the Lakefront season will feature songs from his soon-to-be-released 14th album, Humans In a Room.