Spring semester 2009
February 5 – May 7

Shows are every Thursday at 9pm
Free and open to the public

 

Thursday, February 5 • 9pm - Union Gasthaus
King Solomon Smooth, hypnotic and aggressive all describe King Solomon – the definitive reggae band of Milwaukee. Featuring original and classic reggae music, they will make anyone a lover of the genre.

Thursday, February 19 • 9pm - Union Gasthaus
De La Buena One of Milwaukee’s liveliest musical ensembles, De La Buena consists of a 10-piece band that play their own brand of Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz. Sponsored in part by the Roberto Hernandez Center.

Thursday, February 26 • 9pm - Union Gasthaus
Alex Wilson The ever popular and musically-versatile guitarist returns to the Gasthaus for a solo performance featuring everything from blues classics to his own. Alex Wilson video

Thursday, March 5 • 9pm - Union Gasthaus
Girl Parts Comprised of three, young and very talented musicians from around the United States, Girl Parts comes together for a very special LGBT Center and Women’s Resource Center-sponsored event.

Thursday, March 26 • 9pm - Union Gasthaus
8 Inch Betsy & Tough Tough Skin One band from Chicago, the other from Minneapolis – both are up and coming bands on the queer-core scene centered in the Midwest. Sponsored by the UWM LGBT Center.
8 Inch Betsy video

Thursday, April 2 • 9pm - Union Gasthaus
Celebrated Workingman The cream of the crop of local musicians, Celebrated Workingman features some of the best alternative and dynamic sound around Milwaukee. Celebrated Workingman video

Thursday, April 16 • 9pm - Union Gasthaus
Alix Olson An internationally-touring folk poet and progressive queer artist-activist – one part peace vigil, one part protest rally and one part joyful raucous concert, Alix ignites audiences everywhere she performs.

Thursday, April 23 • 9pm - Union Gasthaus
Trapper Schoepp Made up of current UWM students, Trapper Schoepp features great folk-rock music on a Bob Dylan scale.

Thursday, April 30 • 9pm - Union Gasthaus
Decibully A blend of folk music and alternative sound, these native Milwaukeeans are currently working on their third full-length album to be released on Polyvinyl Records.

Thursday, May 7 • 9pm - Union Gasthaus
Pat McCurdy Quintessential Milwaukee act and true original Pat McCurdy mixes rock/folk, pop and comedy all into one with great sing-along songs and crowd favorites.