Upcoming Events

Warm-up with a night of Grateful Dead and Brass Band Dancing!

British roots guitarist/songwriter Davy Knowles hits the The Hook & Ladder stage for a celebration of his newest release What Happens Next. Special guests from Chicago, The Steepwater Band, will unleash their rocking' party sounds to kick off the evening.

Rising from the forests and rivers of central Wisconsin, Armchair Boogie's high-energy take on the Jamgrass genre fuses intricate arrangements of acoustic guitar and banjo with the funky back beats of electric bass and drums.

Twin Cities based Duniya Drum & Dance who will be bringing the heart and heat of Guinea West Africa to the Hook! Lead by Powerhouse Master Drummer Fode Bangoura, Duniya brings together an evening of endless energy and stamina from start to finish.

NONE OF YOUR CONCERN is a Chicago based electronic duo composed of two masked artists raised on different sides of the musical spectrum. Anonymity allows this project to be viewed as an entity presenting art. The geometric nature of the masks correlate with the architecture of the genre bending sounds used to sculpt each track. Blending messages of social justice and personal anguish with pulsating beats, NOYC sets out to spark more than just heels on the dance floor. 

Outpost, Minnesota’s 21st century variety-show featuring local musicians and spoken-word artists, is back at The Hook & Ladder with a midwinter lineup of outstanding local talent!

Rucksack Revolution is the melding of two of Wisconsin’s most recognized modern singer-songwriters. Adam Greuel, of the high-energy string band Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, and Sarah Vos, of the folk-inspired Dead Horses, draw from broad musical influences ranging from Leonard Cohen to Fleetwood Mac to Gillian Welch & David Rawlings to bring you a show that will be mostly focused on original material. The duo’s chemistry as musical partners and dear friends is apparent as their music features tight harmonies, introspective lyricism, and soaring melodies.

Demitri Rallis is a founder and lead guitar player of the Minneapolis-based band Frogleg. He also likes to create collaborations by dipping into the vast pool of great musicians here in the Twin Cities.