Badgerland Bluegrass Music Association

Bluegrass Jam at the Gig Dec 7 Milwaukee
2025-12-07 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | The Gig
Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Jam, Sundays 1-4pm at The Gig, 1132 E Wright St. Milwaukee, WI. Bluegrass instruments (banjo, mandolin, guitar, Dobro, string bass, fiddle) & singers of acoustic Country songs are welcome. New participants are expected to be able to play/accompany some standard fiddle tunes, breakdowns and songs from the core Bluegrass repertoire, a post under Units provides titles, artists & keys for typical material played at the Jam. Those who wish to simply listen are also welcome!
Start time of jam may vary on Sundays that the Packers play at noon. For more info about the Bluegrass Jam at the Gig, see Bluegrass Jam @ the Gig on facebook.

RE4SONATORS w/ PATTI & CRAIG- LINNEMAN'S RIVERWEST
2025-12-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Linneman’s Riverwest, 1001 E. Locust, Milwaukee, WI, United States
The Resonators play a wide range of bluegrass material, from Bill Monroe, Stanley Bros to classic Rock tunes. Peter Roller: adds original Dobro instrumentals; Max Winkels: Banjo, Guitar, Mando; Mark Vitkus: Mando, Guitar; Viktor Brusubardis: Bass.

Patty Stevenson and Craig Siemsen are known for their gorgeous harmonies, impeccable musicianship, playful stage humor, and jewel-like original songs. Patty says about performing, “I try for magic – nothing less! For the place that opens hearts and will move an audience to tears or smiles.” For many years, the couple maintained solo careers, even after they married. Eventually, with the prodding of wise friends, they agreed to perform one show as a duo. Today, they continue to create and record original songs as well as their own variations on timeless pieces that often span the ages of creativity in sound.

THEM COULEE BOYS- MILWAUKEE
2025-12-13 20:00 - 23:00 | Vivarium, 1818 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States

December monthly jam at Newcastle Place Mequon,
2025-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Newcastle Place, 12600 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon, WI, 53092, United States
New monthy jam on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Newcastle Place. 12600 N. Port Washington Road in Mequon. This replaces the jam that used to be held at Dr Dawg in Theinsville. Jam is hosted by Linda and Poul Sandersen. All bluegrass instruments are welcome.

Bluegrass Jam at the Gig Milwaukee Dec 14
2025-12-14 13:00 - 16:00 | The Gig

Sawdust Symphony Dorsey's Cafe Cedarburg
2025-12-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Dorsey’s Cafe, W63N657 Washington Ave, Cedarburg, WI, 53012, United States
Sawdust Symphony is an “American New Grass” string band, that blends traditional bluegrass style with high-energy contemporary musical forms. The members of the band are all from the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. The group combines the member’s varying playing experiences in bluegrass, rock, rhythm and blues, jazz, and rock-a-billy, to bring out its own style. The solid vocal harmonies of Mark, Max, Greg, and Mike and decades of playing experiences on mandolin, guitar, banjo, and bass make for great listening and entertainment.

MARTY'S RESTAURANT JAM DEC 17 WATERFORD
2025-12-17 18:00 - 20:00 | MARTY’S RESTAURANT, 201 W. MAIN STREET, WATERFOR, WI, 53185, United States
ON GOING JAMS
1 & 3rd Wednesday
Marty’s Restaurant
201 W. Main Street
Waterford, WI. 6pm
Hosted by KR Bluegrass

602 Club Appleton Bluegrass Jam dec 17
2025-12-17 18:30 - 20:30 | 602 Club, 602 N Lawe St, Appleton, WI, 54911, United States
You’re invited to a Bluegrass and fiddle picking session hosted by Fox Valley Pickers 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month. If you love the sound of banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar and bass this jam is for you.We get together every 1st & 3rd Wednesday at the 602 club in Appleton, WI to jam bluegrass and fiddle music.
All levels welcome. Acoustic instruments only, no percussion please. Listeners are welcome if there is room. Please do not attend if you have a cold or do not feel well.
If you want to play and practice picking bluegrass and fiddle music in a welcoming and supportive group, please join us.
Small sample of the type of tunes we jam:Cripple Creek, Roll In My Sweet Baby’s Arms, Sitting On Top Of The World, Blue Ridge Cabin Home, Foggy Mountain Breakdown, Red Haired Boy, Nine Pound Hammer, Will The Circle Be Unbroken, Whiskey Before Breakfast, Worried Man Blues, Arkansas Traveler, Bury Me Beneath The Willow, Soldiers Joy.
Jam starts at 6pm on the first Wednesday of the month. Jam starts at 6:30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

ROUTE 20 BLUEGRASS JAM DEC 18 STURTEVANT
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:30 | ROUTE 20 MUSIC BAR AND GRILL, 14001 WASHINGTON AVE, STURTEVANT, WI, 53117, United States
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Route 20 Restaurant
14001 Washington Ave
Sturtevant, WI 6pm
Hosted by KR Bluegrass

Sawdust Symphony Brews & Ole's Burlington Dec 20
2025-12-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Brews and Ole’s, 597 N. Pine St., Burlington, WI, 53105, United States

Bluegrass Jam at the Gig Milwaukee Dec 21
2025-12-21 13:00 - 16:00 | The Gig

Chicken Wire Empire - West Bend
2025-12-26 19:30 - 22:00 | Bend Theater, 121 N Main Street, West Bend, WI, 53095, United States
Formed in Wisconsin, Chicken Wire Empire has emerged as a pioneering force in the Upper Midwest contemporary bluegrass scene. Fusing traditional roots with innovative genre-blending elements, the band has captivated audiences worldwide with their unique musicality and electrifying performances.
In 2023, Chicken Wire Empire reached new heights with a showcase at the prestigious Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival. It was an honor to perform 4 sets through rain and mud. This came on the heels of their diverse creative ventures, including “Verry Garcia,” a Grateful Dead tribute, and a distinctive rendition of The Smashing Pumpkins’ “Disarm.” These projects showcased their ability to seamlessly blend genres, demonstrating a musical depth that resonates with both young and old fans of bluegrass

Bluegrass Jam at the Gig Milwaukee Dec 28
2025-12-28 13:00 - 16:00 | The Gig

Sawdust Symphony Highland House Mequon
2025-12-30 18:30 - 21:30 | Highland House, 12741 N. Port Washington Road, Mrquon, WI, 53092, United States

BLUEGRASS WHATEVERS TUESDAYS AT NASHVILLE NORTH-MILWAUKEE
2025-12-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Nashville North, 1216 E Brady Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Come check out some of Milwaukee’s finest Bluegrass players every Tuesday at Nashville North! They feature members of Chicken Wire Empire, The Milbillies and special guests along the way!

Bluegrass New Years Eve with Biscuit Creek- Paradise North Distillery Green Bay
2025-12-31 20:00 - 22:00 | Paradise North Distillery, 101 Bay Beach Road, Green Bay, WI, 54302, United States

BLUEGRASS JAM AT THE GIG-MILWAUKEE
2026-01-04 13:00 - 16:00 | The Gig

BLUEGRASS WHATEVERS NASHVILLE NORTH-MILWAUKEE
2026-01-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Nashville North, 1216 E Brady Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

602 Club Bluegrass Jam Appleton Jan 7
2026-01-07 18:00 - 20:00 | 602 Club, 602 N Lawe St, Appleton, WI, 54911, United States

MARTY'S RESTAURANT JAM - WATERFORD
2026-01-07 18:00 - 20:00 | MARTY’S RESTAURANT, 201 W. MAIN STREET, WATERFOR, WI, 53185, United States
BLUEGRASS JAM ON 1ST AND 3RD WEDNESDAYS. 6-8PM

BLUEGRASS JAM AT THE GIG- MILWAUKEE
2026-01-11 13:00 - 16:00 | The Gig

BBMA BLUEGRASS JAM- MEQUON
2026-01-11 13:30 - 15:30 | Newcastle Place, 12600 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon, WI, 53092, United States
Bluegrass jam hosted by Linda and Poul Sandersen at Newcastle Place in the community room.

Sugar Bush Bluegrass Bangerang- The Gig Milwaukee
2026-01-14 21:00 - 23:00 | The Gig
9pmThe GigFREE!

The Bangerang Bangeth For The FORTY SIXTH Bang.

Your Sugar Bush boiz are pleased to bring you the 46th Riverwest Bluegrass Bangerang presented by LAKEFRONT BREWERY at our hallowed home and mother church of Milwaukee bluegrass: The Gig.

It shall bang, and it shall rang, and we all shall hang. This is the way.

Your favorite LAKEFRONT BREWERY taps will be a-flowin’. Perhaps some samples, perhaps some specials. Come drink in the bluegrass and drink up the brews.

SUGAR BUSH IS:Joe Wais – The MilBilliesJordan Kroeger – Chicken Wire EmpireErnest Brusubardis IV – Chicken Wire EmpireMax Winkels – Five String Puppet MasterViktor Brusubardis – Bass Nectar

ROUTE 20 BLUEGRASS JAM- STURTEVANT
2026-01-15 18:00 - 20:30 | ROUTE 20 MUSIC BAR AND GRILL, 14001 WASHINGTON AVE, STURTEVANT, WI, 53117, United States
The Route 20 Bluegrass Jam in Sturtevant, WI is held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 6-8:30pm and is hosted by the KR Bluegrass Band.

THIRD COAST BLUEGRASS- NORTH ST. CABARET, MADISON
2026-01-15 19:30 | NORTH STREET CABARET, 610 North Street, Madison, WI, 53704, United States

Bluegrass Brunch with Luke Cerny & Ryan Ogburn- Crafty Cow Bayview
2026-01-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Crafty Cow Bayview, 2675 S. Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States
Join us for Bluegrass Brunch at Crafty Cow Bay View on Jan 17 from 12-3pm! Luke Cerny & Ryan Ogburn are a dynamic string duo rooted in the American folk and bluegrass traditions. Hailing from Wisconsin, Cerny brings soulful tenor vocals and a diverse repertoire shaped by blues and traditional roots, while Ogburn, a seasoned mandolinist and guitarist known for his work with Chicken Wire Empire and Dead Horses, adds tasteful musical color and heartfelt harmonies.Together, they bring a broad palette of old, new, and original tunes in the American roots tradition presented through the lens of a joyful and striking guitar/mando duo.

CHRIS THILE. VIROQUA, WI
2026-01-17 20:00 | HISTORIC TEMPLE THEATRE, 118 S. Main Street, Viroqua, WI, 54665, United States
Christopher Scott Thile is an American mandolinist, singer, songwriter, composer, and radio personality, best known for his work in the progressive acoustic trio Nickel Creek and the acoustic folk and progressive bluegrass quintet Punch Brothers.

BLUEGRASS JAM AT THE GIG - MILWAUKEE
2026-01-18 13:00 - 16:00 | The Gig

FULL CHORD - ANODYNE COFFEE MILWAUKEE
2026-01-18 18:00 - 21:00 | ANODYNE COFFE, 224 W. BRUCE STREET, MILWAUKEE, WI, United States
When it comes to movers and shakers in the bluegrass world, Full Cord is a super-
group on the rise.
After winning the prestigious 2022 Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition in
Colorado, the Michigan-based group followed that with another much-coveted
honor when the International Bluegrass Music Association named Full Cord its
“Momentum Award Band of the Year.”
While mandolinist Brian Oberlin notes the band’s music “is new and fresh to the
ears of seasoned bluegrass fans,” the bluegrass traditions in Full Cord have deep
roots.
The group’s members – Brian Oberlin, guitarist Eric Langejans, bassist Todd
Kirchner, banjo Max Allard – boast decades of musical
artistry, with experience in popular performing bands from Michigan to Oregon. The group brings along top players to fill in fiddle and banjo to round out that rich bluegrass tone.
The band’s debut album on Nashville’s Dark Shadow Recording released in Nov. of 2023 and has maintained charting positions through spring of ’24.
Full Cord’s songwriting has reached a new “tipping point,” Manager Katie Kirchner suggests, enhanced by the group’s vast repertoire and robust experience in numerous band projects over the years.
And Oberlin insists the band is “just hitting its stride” – ready to follow in the
footsteps of fellow Michigan bluegrass icons Billy Strings and Greensky Bluegrass
as yet another star in the making.
