Sombr Chips Tooth Mid-Show in Milwaukee
The singer chipped a tooth while sipping from a water bottle during his Fiserv Forum performance on the You Are the Reason Tour.
Milwaukee Music News
This page covers local artists, concert tours, festival lineups, industry trends and live performance venues. Reporting follows the creative output of musicians and the commercial side of the industry within the city.
Jazz
Live Poll
Do you prioritize attending live performances at locally owned music venues in your community?
Jerry Grillo to Perform at The Deep Groove
Jazz singer Jerry Grillo and pianist Anthony Deutsch will bring their duo act to the Milwaukee venue on October 29, 2026.
Alternative
Live Poll
Does a celebrity's presence make you more likely to attend a concert by their band?
Dogstar Returns to Milwaukee for Live Concert
The rock band performed a 75-minute set at The Rave to an enthusiastic local audience.
Folk
Live Poll
Do you prefer listening to artists who stick to traditional sounds or those who experiment?
Zach Pietrini Recorded New Album Can't Go Back
The Milwaukee songwriter produced his upcoming record in his basement with dense guitar layering.
Pop
Bleachers Brought High-Energy Performance to Milwaukee
The band delivered a 95-minute set at the recently opened Landmark Credit Union Live venue.
Metal
Daniel Donato Debuts Covers at Milwaukee Halloween Show
Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country played a two-set Halloween concert at Milwaukee's Pabst Theater featuring multiple cover debuts.
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Regular subjects here include venue schedules, festival announcements, album releases and the changing landscape of local performance spaces. It reaches across the city and the communities around it where music is recorded and performed. A unique aspect of the local scene involves how seasonal outdoor festivals shift the concentration of entertainment activity through the summer months. Ticket availability and the growth of independent labels are the factors that most consistently shape the local music landscape.