Over the last decade, Milwaukee-based band Listening Party has sought to create songs that deeply resonate with their listeners. Their folk and Americana-steeped sound expertly and reverently takes the pulse and traditions of their genre while adding their own charm. Milwaukee-based Shepherd Express even compared the band to The Avett Brothers and The Lumineers. While they’ve gone through lineup changes before recently becoming a duo, their hard work mantra has remained steadfast. They’ve stayed busy with shows ranging from dive bars to regular main stage performances at Summerfest. Pounding the pavement for over 120 shows a year throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest has led them to a road-tested live performance.
Their latest album Been a Long Time Comin’ highlights Listening Party’s perseverance to carry on through the Covid-19 pandemic and mutually parting ways with a longtime band mate and friend. The band seeks to capture “the bombastic attitude and instrumentation of Midwestern Folk/Americana.” The songs are accented and driven by a “howling” harmonica and a church piano. At their core, the band and album remain true to the “intimacy” of storytelling and melody.

This is the official Soundcloud channel for Gin Wigmore, a New Zealand born singer-songwriter based in LA.

Boxkar is an independent rock band from Wisconsin. Their latest CD "Can You Hear Me" is available on iTunes, CDBaby and Amazon.com.

Based out of Appleton Wisconsin, Boxkar has released three albums independently.  Boxkar has traveled around the country promoting their own brand of Rock 'n' Roll. Their love of songwriting and performing has kept them moving forward for nearly a decade.

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