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RIVER RHYTHMS
Downtown's Fastest Growing Music Festival

Pere Marquette Park (on Old World Third Street; between State & Kilbourn)
Wednesdays 6:30 - 9 pm
       

River Rhythms will electrify Pere Marquette Park each Wednesday, June 4th - August 27th, 2008, including a bonus performance on Saturday, August 30, 2008 in conjunction with Harley Davidson's 105th Anniversary events.  See below to visit the 2008 line-up!

June 4-Daryl Stuermer www.darylstuermer.com

Milwaukee based fusion guitarist is known for his work with Genesis and Phil Collins and will be performing songs from his latest album.

 

June 11-Steve Cohen

www.myspace.com/harmonicastevecohen

Milwaukee blues artist, Steve Cohen, excites crowds with his legendary harmonica talents while adding jazz and rock to his foray of music.

 

June 18-Swing Nouveau

www.swingnouveau.com

Milwaukee's premiere big band will swing the socks off the audience at Pere Marquette Park with its danceable, high-energy, jump & swing tunes of the 30's, 40's, 50's & 90's.

 

June 25-5 Card Stud

www.fivecardstuds.com

The Studs live show is a unique blend of big-time Las Vegas attitude and '70's TV game show schmaltz making the band the "hardest working lounge band in the Midwest."

 

July 2-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 9-Ambrosia

www.ambrosiaweb.com

Hear one of America's best-loved pop acts of the 80's. Their Top 10 hit "You're the Biggest Part of Me" was awarded five Grammy nominations and reached multi-platinum record status!

 

July 16-Madisalsa

www.madisalsa.com

Celebrating the richly varied sounds of Latin dance and jazz music, this exciting combo of ten musicians continues to expand borders of mambo, meringue and salsa to delight audiences.

 

July 23-Upside Groove Coalition

www.upsidegc.com

UGC mixes the best elements of funk, rock, jazz, blues, Latin, and old school R&B, and turns them into fresh, dynamic, infectious music.

 

July 30-No Strings Attached

www.xenorock.com

The three part band creates a harmony of classical, country fold, and rock that's easily enjoyed by thousands.

 

August 6-Wade Fernandez

www.wadefernandez.com

Native American music with one foot in blues and one foot in rock, Fernandez maintains a well crafted balance of traditional Native American musical and lyrical themes.

 

August 13-Brother

www.brothermusic.com

Brother is a powerhouse Celtic tribal trio that has toured internationally.  Their legendary shows have reached a whole new level with the band's energy and sound.

 

August 20-Above the Town

www.abovethetown.com

A contemporary bluegrass ensemble, blending a mixture of traditional bluegrass sounds with Celtic influences, jazz, and swing.

 

August 27-King Solomon

www.myspace.com/kingsolomonreggae

With a combination of Bob Marley and Sean Paul influences, King Solomon has built up a large following of music lovers, making it Milwaukee's premiere reggae band.

 

Saturday, August 30-Harley 105th Anniversary

Southbound

www.southboundrocks.com

Classic rock with a southern flavor, Southbound's solid arrangements and strong musicianship have earned them a following throughout.

 





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.

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