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.

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.