Badgerland Bluegrass Music Association

BLUEGRASS WHATEVERS NASHVILLE NORTH-MILWAUKEE
2026-01-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!

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
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.

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
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.

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, 2026-01-25 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-01 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-08 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.

MARTY'S RESTAURANT JAM - WATERFORD
2026-01-21 18:00 - 20:00 | MARTY’S RESTAURANT, 201 W. MAIN STREET, WATERFOR, WI, 53185, United States
BLUEGRASS JAM IN WATERFORD, WI. 1ST AND 3RD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

602 Club Bluegrass Jam Appleton Jan 21
2026-01-21 18:30 - 20:30 | 602 Club, 602 N Lawe St, Appleton, WI, 54911, United States

Bluegrass Winter Heater The Cooperage Milwaukee
2026-01-24 19:30 | COOPERAGE, 822 S. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

BLUEGRASS WHATEVERS- NASHVILLE NORTH MILWAUKEE
2026-01-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Nashville North, 1216 E Brady Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

ICE DANCE FESTIVAL -APPLETON, WI
2026-01-29 - 2026-01-31 | Hilton Valley Paper Hotel, 333 W. College Ave, Appleton, United States
ICE DANCE 2026
-Intimate indoor winter hotel music festival, 3 days of music and activities!
-Jan 29, 30, & 31 at The Hilton Paper Valley Hotel – 333 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911
–Check for on-site availability at Hilton Paper Valley Hotel : https://bit.ly/icerooms2026

-3 day General Admission & VIP Tickets on sale now! https://bit.ly/icedance2026
*IMPORTANT: Festival tickets and hotel rooms need to be purchased SEPARATELY! Booking a room won’t get you into the festival, and buying a festival ticket doesn’t get you a room!

2026 Lineup
Hosted by Feed the Dog (2 sets)
The Infamous Stringdusters
Neighbor | Big Richard | Heatbox Quartet | Ifdakar
Useful Jenkins | Possessed by Paul James | Chicken Wire Empire
Fresh Hops | Airshow | Buffalo Galaxy | Saltydog
The Grasshoppers | Billy Bronsted Trio | Free Dirt | Eddie Danger
Swamp Water Boogie | Ghostland Radio

GADAN- THRASHER OPERA HOUSE- GREEN LAKE
2026-01-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Thrasher Opera House, 506 Mill Street, Green Lake, WI, 54941, United States
A storming new band, blending the drive of Irish traditional music and bluegrass with the heart and soul of folk and Appalachian music—spiced up with an Italian seasoning for extra flair! Gadan is a fresh project created by seasoned Italian musicians from the Irish trad and European folk/ rock scene, all with years of experience performing at major traditional and alternative music festivals across Europe and the US. The band originally featured four members, all Italian, bringing exceptional skill and passion to Irish traditional music and old-time American styles—a distinctive and remarkable combination. In 2024, they were joined by Enda Scahill, a tenor banjo master, award-winner, All-Ireland champion, and founder of We Banjo 3. With Enda, Gadan expanded to a five-member band. Together, Gadan and Enda Scahill performed at all the major Irish festivals across the US during August 2024, marking the start of an exciting collaboration that will continue into the future. Their high-energy repertoire has a powerful live appeal, with a unique identity. With three banjos—tenor and clawhammer—fiddle, mandolin, and guitar, they create a distinctive “strings-only” sound, driven by a powerful rhythmic pulse. In 2025, the band completed its line-up with the addition of Eric Long, a clawhammer banjoist and singer-songwriter originally from the mountainous heart of Pennsylvania—a region deeply rooted in Appalachian tradition—and now based in San Francisco. Eric brings a raw, authentic American folk soul to the group’s transatlantic sound, further expanding their dynamic and diverse musical identity. Gadan’s performances build momentum, sweeping the audience into ecstasy with their refreshing yet deeply rooted traditional sound.

Jake & Justin of Barred Owl String Band - Pewaukee
2026-01-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Good Harverst Market and Hop Harvest & Vine, 2205 Silvernail Road, Pewaukee, WI, 53072, United States
Live at Hop Harvest & Vine: Jacob Mallach & Justin Busche of Barred Owl String Band
Step back in time and experience the raw, rootsy charm of early Americana with Jacob Mallach and Justin Busche, two members of Milwaukee’s beloved Barred Owl String Band.
Forged in the heart of the city’s vibrant Riverwest bluegrass community, Jacob and Justin bring a stripped-down duo set filled with old-time tunes, front porch harmonies, and timeless acoustic rhythms. Their music is steeped in the traditions of early American folk, blending fiddles, banjos, and storytelling in a way that feels both familiar and fresh.
Whether you’re a fan of bluegrass, folk, or acoustic string music, this intimate performance is sure to stir your soul.

No Cover Charge
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Bluegrass All Stars- Orson's Saloon Cudahy
2026-01-31 14:00 - 17:00 | Orson’s Saloon, 3558 E. Barnard Ave, Cudahy, WI, 53110, United States
The All Stars are a collection of fun-loving veteran musicians who grew up in bluegrass music. As the years rolled on, other forms of music and steadier paychecks helped stretch their sound. Returning to their bluegrass roots, these musical experiences melded to produce the All Star’s sound. Scruggs, Crow, Hank, and Haggard are all represented in any given show. Featuring Tom Schwark on mandolin and fiddle, Dan Nimphius on hard driving banjo and dobro, Steve Hajduch on the Gibson guitar, and long tall Jimmy Meyers slapping the old stand up bass. When the Bluegrass All Stars turn it on, you’ll find your face a-smilin’ and your toes a-tappin. Four guys singing bluegrass harmonies that are sure to hit that high lonesome spot in your heart.

MARTY'S RESTAURANT BLUEGRASS JAM- WATERFORD
2026-02-04 18:00 - 20:00 | MARTY’S RESTAURANT, 201 W. MAIN STREET, WATERFOR, WI, 53185, United States

602 CLUB APPLETON BLUEGRASS JAM
2026-02-04 18:00 - 20:00 | 602 Club, 602 N Lawe St, Appleton, WI, 54911, United States

ROUTE 20 BLUEGRASS JAM -STURTEVANT
2026-02-05 18:00 - 20:30 | ROUTE 20 MUSIC BAR AND GRILL, 14001 WASHINGTON AVE, STURTEVANT, WI, 53117, United States

SAWDUST SYMPHONY DUO TIMBER CLUB CEDARBURG
2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Timber Club, W61N520 Washington Ave, Cedarburg, WI, 53012, United States
The Sawdust Symphony Due with Mike Mueller on the banjo will be playing at the Timber Club in Cedarburg. This venue features a bar, restaurant anad live music and is located behind the Stagecoach Inn Bed and Breakfast.
