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Downtown Milwaukee's Fastest Growing Music Festival

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WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 10 - AUGUST 26
6:30 P.M. - 9 P.M.
PERE MARQUETTE PARK

(On Old World Third Street between State and Kilbourn)      


2009 LINEUP


June 10 - Old Mil
www.oldmil.net
Milwaukee's ultimate cover band will play the greatest hits and vavorites to kickoff another exciting season of Milwaukee's fastest growing music series.

June 17 -Oumar Sagna and Sindoolaa African Music Band
www.sindoolaa.com
Enjoy an evening of live drummers and dancers and experience the sounds and rhythms of West Africa with this energetic band.

June 24 - Skeleton Crew
www.myspace.com/skeletoncrewtrombones
This four-part trombone jazz band offers a traditional style with a distinctive half-twist.  The sounds are sure to impress at Pere Marquette Park this summer!

July 1 - Greg Koch
www.gregkoch.com
Greg Koch brings together a group of renowned musicians for a night of blues, jazz, rock, and funk delivered with taste and humor.

July 8 - De La Buena
www.myspace.com/delabuena
De La Buena's young talents bring spirit and energy to Latin American big band standards and originals.

July 15 - Brother
www.brothermusic.com
Brother is a powerhouse Celtic tribal trio that tours internationally.  Their legendary shows have reached a whole new level with the band's energy and sound.

July 22 - Doo Wop Daddies
www.doo-wopdaddies.com
The 'Daddies' capture the demanding vocal style of Doo-Wop music with unsurpassed excellence.

July 29 - Downtown Employee Appreciation Week's Battle of the Bands
www.milwaukeedowntown.com
You be the judge as Downtown Milwaukee employees join their top amateur bands on stage to battle it out and win Downtown Employee Appreciation Week's Battle of the Bands competition!

August 5 - Paul Cebar
www.paulcebar.com
Milwaukee favorite, Cebar, and his band create original music that encompasses the best of R&B and world music flavors, heavy on percussion and dance grooves.

August 12 - The Urbanites
www.myspace.com/urbanempressurbanites
The Urbanites are here to rock Pere Marquette Park steady and keep the fire blazing with their variety of original songs as well as the reggae standards.

August 19 - Streetlife
www.streetlifejazz.com
Streetlife performs a unique blend of R&B, smooth jazz, and contemporary styles, combining superb musicianship and vocals with an exciting stage presence.

August 26 - Hounds Tooth & Alex Wilson
Round out the 2009 Season of River Rhythms with two of Milwaukee's up and coming blues artists as Hounds Tooth and Alex Wilson share the stage at Pere Marquette Park.


INTERESTED IN PLAYING AT RIVER RHYTHMS?
Send your press kit to scohen@execpc.com or call (414)276-6696 for more information


2009 PRESENTING SPONSORS
Miller Lite       Midwest Airlines


Time Warner Cable




2009 SUPPORTING SPONSORS

Marquette University   Milwaukee County Parks   We Energies   Usinger's Famous Sausage   M&I Bank   Schlossmann's Subaru City
   Qdoba Mexican Grill   Connections Tickets  Riverwalk District   Cousins Subs   Hyatt Regency Milwaukee   Street Graphix

2009 MEDIA PARTNERS

Shepherd Express
  88Nine Radio Milwaukee  OnMilwaukee.com     

 

 

Please note: this event takes place Rain or Shine!  If the event has already started and severe weather is imminent, the event will be cancelled immediately.

Pursuant to Wis. Stat. Chapter 125, carry-in alcoholic beverages are not permitted in Pere Marquette Park.

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Ride the Trolley to River Rhythms for FREE!!!

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