Downtown Newsletter 1.16.12
Posted by alehouse on Jan 19th, 2012 in News & Events, Newsletter: Milwaukee |
Dave Weld and The Imperial Flames
Since 1988, “Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames” have continuously toured and performed in Europe, Canada, Japan and the Caribbean, and throughout the United States, North, South, East and West. Their last CD, “Keep on Walkin’”, on Earwig Music, reached number four on the Living Blues radio stations play list. Their last two vans had well over two hundred thousand miles logged on, and we will try to give an idea of the breadth, depth, and impact they achieved by listing countries, states and major festivals (x demote how many times at that festival).
Countries:
Canada (British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec), Japan (Tokyo, Nagpya, Kyoto, Osaka), France, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Holland, Caribbean (St. Thomas, St. Croix, SS Norway), England.
States:
Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Indiana, Kentucky, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New York, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Wisconsin, California, Alaska.
Festivals:
Maryport Blues Festival, UK, Chicago Blues Fest (x3), Taste of Chicago (x5), Edison Park (x4), Bayfest, Greenbay WI (x2), Milwaukee Summerfest (x4), Dodgeville WI (x3), Mississippi Valley Blues, Birmingham Blues Fest, Rockford Waterfront, Toledo River, Beloit Riverfront, Galesburg IL, South Skunk, Newton IA, Grand Rapids MI, Notre Dame U (x2), Winnepeg, Edmunton, Montreal Jazz Fest, Three Rivers Blues Fest, Montmarte Blues Fest Quebec, Illinois State Fair (x2), Taste of Champaign, St Market Days (x4), St Croix Fest, Ecaussines Spring Belgium, Fest Int. de Cerdanyola Spain, Finnish Blues Fest, Jazz and Blues Stockhol Sweden, Keokuck IA, Navy Pier Chicago, Lille Blues France, World Cup Soldier Field Chicago.
Posted by alehouse on Jan 12th, 2012 in Live Music, Live Music: Grafton |
Alex Wilson Band
2007,2008 and 2009 WAMI AWARD WINNER ALEX WILSON carries you beyond the threshhold of predictable blues into a realm of original music far surpassing the standard expectations of today’s music scene. These well seasoned, versatile musicians effortlessly play a wide array of tasty originals and vintage classics. Alex Wilson’s atypical playing style hits a contemporary vein kissed by a sixties sub-culture infrastructure. All the while, keeping a strong foothold in the standard genre by which it is supported. His unmistakable guitar manner and intangible vocal expression woven in with the bands “love to play” energy, puts their music in a class of its own.
Posted by alehouse on Jan 12th, 2012 in Live Music, Live Music: Grafton |
Midwinter Brew Fest 2012
It’s here! Our 15th annual brew fest is on February 19th. Taste beer from over 30 breweries from around the midwest from 1-5pm. Palermo’s Pizza and Usinger’s sausage will be there with us. Music will be provided by the UW Badger alumni marching band and The Form. Tickets are $40 and all proceeds go to benefit the MACC Fund.
Posted by alehouse on Jan 4th, 2012 in Homepage Boxes |
Midwinter Homebrew Competition
Our 3rd annual homebrew competition is coming up in February! Last year we had over 400 entries and this year we’re shooting for even more. The winner of the competition will be brewing a batch of beer at our downtown location and you beer will be served at the pub! If you’re a homebrewer this is where you need to be! More information can be found at http://midwinterhbc.beerbarons.org/
Posted by alehouse on Jan 4th, 2012 in Homepage Boxes |
Rabid Aardvarks
WAMI-winning RABID AARDVARKS cover contemporary pop and modern country featuring female lead vocals. Included is an entertaining and energetic show, making it one of Wisconsin’s musical acts you don’t want to miss!
Posted by alehouse on Dec 29th, 2011 in Live Music, Live Music: Milwaukee |
R.A.S. Movement
R.A.S. Movement is one of Milwaukee’s fastest rising reggae bands, with an amazing new sound that is creating a buzz around the city. Performing many different Caribbean genres of music including, Reggae, Roots, Dancehall, Dub and Lover’s Rock. This new culminating group covers many of the hottest new tunes coming out of Jamaica, some old classics and their own original music from their album released in 2008 “Just JAH Works”. With Jah Dwayne Tafari and Naima Adedapo-Tafari tag teaming on lead vocals, NON-STOP movement, and a band full of musicians that have fused together harmoniously, they create an amazing balance of energy that all audiences seem to love. The band is comprised of a group of “veteran performers” which many people have been following for the past 10-15 years. Other members include, Miriam Levie (backgrounds), Jordan Kroeger (bass), Ryan Ogburn (guitar), Olen Franklin (drums), and Marc Ballini (keys). So if you want to experience a fresh new sound that will warm you up, make you want to dance and keep you wanting more…come out and vibe with R.A.S. Movement!
Posted by alehouse on Dec 29th, 2011 in Live Music, Live Music: Milwaukee |
76 Juliet
We’d like you to meet Milwaukee’s own 76 Juliet. Since the debut of the band in 1999, they have covered a lot of ground performing at countless festivals, clubs, and private events tailoring their set-lists to make sure that there is something for everyone in the crowd. Combine that with top-notch sound/light production and inspired & accomplished stage performers you have a formula for success!
76 Juliet doesn’t discriminate when it comes to what music they perform. Instead of limiting musical genres they strive to break through the barriers and deliver “music without prejudice.” The band makes the most of the individual strengths of each performer – playing everything from power-pop to hair metal to country to rock and everything in-between. They’ve played it all; continuing to evolve their set lists with the thought in mind – “If it’s good, play it.” Lady Gaga, Rick Springfield, Nickelback, Taylor Swift, Van Morrison, Katy Perry, Tonic, Abba, Deep Purple, Eve 6 – and the song selections are always changing.
If you’re looking for a distinctive, dynamic band that has been around and successful for 10+ years, stop your search – you’ve found them: 76 Juliet
Posted by alehouse on Dec 29th, 2011 in Live Music, Live Music: Milwaukee |
Group Therapy
Posted by alehouse on Dec 29th, 2011 in Live Music, Live Music: Milwaukee |
ST PATRICKS DAY 2012
THE DOWNTOWN ALE HOUSE WILL BE SERVING UP GREAT BREWS AND TRADITIONAL IRISH GRUB!
Posted by alehouse on Dec 6th, 2011 in Live Music, Live Music: Milwaukee |
Evan and Tom Leahy Band
Part Irish, part contemporary, but all fun! Evan plays guitar and bodhran (Irish drum) and Tom plays bass and guitar…both sing.
Posted by alehouse on Nov 12th, 2011 in Live Music, Live Music: Milwaukee |
Packer’s Tickets
We’ve got 2 Packer tickets and we want to give them to you! Come in over the next week for lunch, dinner or drinks and while you’re there leave us some love. The person who leaves us the best comment will win tickets to the Packers/Buccaneers game on the 20th! The winner will be notified on the 18th.
Downtown location only.
Posted by alehouse on Nov 10th, 2011 in Uncategorized |
Holidays at the Ale House! Book with us!
We’ll do all the work, you take all the glory!
Posted by alehouse on Nov 3rd, 2011 in Homepage Boxes |
Packer Sunday Drink Specials
Sunday during Packer games join us for awesome drink specials! We’ll be serving up $2 craft beers, $2 house wines and $2 rail drinks starting at half time. If you check in on facebook, yelp or foursquare, get that drink special during the whole game. You can find this special on the 2nd floor in Grafton and in the bar downtown.
Posted by alehouse on Oct 26th, 2011 in Homepage Boxes |
Unity
Unity…The Band is an original Roots Reggae band. Our influences range from the South Pacific, to the Caribbean. American roots forms of music have also greatly influenced our sound. Unity plays music to dance, trance, and groove to; we like to put on a show that you can feel. With Pita’s melodic Pacific Island Dancehall vocal stylings, Unity takes songs to a unique and fresh place. We also play quite a few Bob Marley songs because we love playing them, and because Bob Marley and the Wailers are just too important to us to not pay respects…
Posted by alehouse on Oct 24th, 2011 in Live Music, Live Music: Milwaukee |
Grafton Newsletter October 18, 2011
Posted by alehouse on Oct 18th, 2011 in Newsletter: Grafton, Uncategorized |
Get Happy an Hour Earlier!
Join us an hour earlier for happy hour. Monday – Thursday from 3 – 6pm for $3 Milwaukee Brewing Co. pints and $2 off rail drinks. We’ll keep you happy on Thursday when happy hour comes back from 10pm to close!
Posted by alehouse on Sep 6th, 2011 in Homepage Boxes |
Louie’s 13th Last Regatta
The annual Louie’s Last Regatta is coming up Saturday, September 24th. The event’s title may be inspired by our flagship ale, but it’s about so much more than sail boats and beer.
Louie’s Last Regatta was started in 1999 by a group of Milwaukee sailors who basically wanted one more sailing regatta before they had to pull their boats from the water. To make their effort more attractive to sailors thinking about snow shovels and ski trips this devoted group decided to make Louie’s into a charity event. The first Louie’ Last Regatta brought in $900 and twelve boats participated.
The event grew steadily in popularity and money raised. Major sponsors came forward, boat crews donated and the post race party grew. Louie’s Challenge otherwise known as “sanctioned bribery” was a unique and surprisingly popular fund raising feature of the Regatta. Started in 2001 boat crews could bribe the race committee for… read more »
Posted by alehouse on Aug 24th, 2011 in Homepage Boxes |
