Heart(beats) of the City

 

	June 5 Rhythm Kings Food Trucks: Azteca, Cocina Filipina, Denson's Catering, Pedro's South American Cuisine The Rhythm Kings have entertained throughout the Midwest for over the 20 years. Featuring several WAMI award-winning musicians, they always put their audience first. Night after night the Rhythm King's music does the talkin'.  Since the band's beginning, they've frequented many festivals, clubs and events throughout the state of Wisconsin and beyond.  The Rhythm Kings music style includes R&B, rock, disco, jazz, blues, reggae and the hits of today and yesterday.
	June 12 Failure to Launch Food Trucks: Caravan Camper, Chucho's Red Tacos, Cocina Filipina, El Sazón Dominicano  Failure to Launch is a popular high-energy cover band that has been rockin’ together for nearly two decades. You can expect to see a dynamic show of some of the most upbeat and danceable pop, rock, hip-hop, and country music of the past 60 years!
	June 19 - Juneteenth Day No concert Please join the City of Milwaukee's Juneteenth Celebration!
	June 26 Moonglow Food Trucks: Caravan Camper, Cocina Filipina, El Sazón Dominicano, Pig Tailz Plus, enjoy free coffee samples from the Dunkin' Community Based Cruiser, including Dunkin’ Original Blend, Iced Blueberry Donut, and Cream and Sugar Blend.  Dunkin's Peach Sunshine energy drink will also be available for sampling. Moonglow is a pop-soul band fueled by the cosmic love-vibrations emanated from moonlit drives down ethereal boulevards. The band features the dynamic vocals and keyboard playing of leader Joe, driving funky riffs from guitarist Isaac, a Pop/Soul backbeat provided by rhythm section Brent and Sterling on bass and drums, and the unmatched sultry saxophone playing provided by Tyler. Their live shows aim to get you groovin' and tug on your nostalgic heart strings.
	July 3 No concert Have a safe and happy 4th of July week!
	July 10  Jenny Thiel Group Food Trucks: Cocina Filipina, Denson's Catering, Mr. P's Grilled Cheese, Pig Tailz This jazz vocalist adds a touch of class to everything from classic American Standards to your Pop favorites.  Jenny’s silky-smooth voice will slide right into your heart. Micromobility Event: This week's Heart(beats) concert includes a special event showcasing Downtown's micromobility options, including Bublr, Lime and Spin. Meet and greet with all three vendors and learn more about how to get around Downtown.
	July 17 No concert See you next week!
	July 24 V Funk A Milwaukee-based R&B funk cover band that delivers high-powered, high-energy funk all across Wisconsin and the Midwest, since 2012. Food Trucks: Caravan Camper, Cocina Filipina, Denson's Catering, El Sazón Dominicano Open Tab Giveaway: As part of Milwaukee Downtown's Wrap Party week of giveaways, a limited number of orders at each food truck listed above will be covered by Milwaukee Downtown starting at 11:30 AM, up to $20/order until the tab is fully claimed. Just mention the Milwaukee Downtown "open tab" when you order. Open tabs are available only while supplies last and are expected to be claimed quickly.
	July 31 Donna Woodall Group Food Trucks: Caravan Camper, Cocina Filipina, El Sazón Dominicano, Roll MKE With her unique blend of jazz, blues, soul, and pop, Donna Woodall presents lush, intimate vocals with every performance. Woodall established herself as a talented singer, bandleader, and songwriter in the Milwaukee music scene, with frequent performances at Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, The Jazz Estate, and The Blu.
	August 7 Zach Pietrini Band Food Trucks: Caravan Camper, Cocina Filipina, Denson's Catering, Roll MKE or Pig Tailz Enjoy free cupcakes from Confectionately Yours Bakery, distributed from the U.S. Bank Good Truck! Zach Pietrini’s Midwestern, indie americana songwriting aesthetic is the sonic embodiment of a well-worn denim jacket. At the forefront of the Americana resurgence, Pietrini—lead vocalist and guitarist for his namesake band—takes an everyman’s approach to the genre with a knack for honest storytelling and a wistfulness that comes across in both the music and lyrics.
	August 14 Kyle Feerick Band Food Trucks: Caravan Camper, Cocina Filipina, El Sazón Dominicano, Pig Tailz or Roll MKE A Midwest singer-songwriter who plays acoustic guitar and sings his own styling of original songs as well as cover tunes that everyone enjoys.
	Monday, August 19 - SPECIAL DATE Downtown Employee Appreciation Week KOJO KOJO was formed to create a blend of Caribbean music: Calypso, Soca, Reggae, Ska, Dancehall, French Music Cadass, Cajun, La Comet, Candance, some Latin sounds, R&B, Rock & Pop. The members are from the islands of St Lucia, Jamaica, and Milwaukee. KOJO has won several W.A.M.I.'s for best Reggae and Ska and authentic group in Wisconsin. KOJO has played in major night clubs and festivals in Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota.
	August 28 Tigera Food Trucks: Caravan Camper, Cocina Filipina, Denson's Catering A Milwaukee-based alternative pop rock quintet taking inspiration from the Garage Rock revival of the early 00’s and Pop Rock outfits of the 70’s and 80’s. Tigera has developed a unique sound that flirts with danceable disco-adjacent grooves and over-the-top rock machismo.
	September 4 Kat and the Hurricane Food Trucks: Caravan Camper, Cocina Filipina, Denson's Catering, Pig Tailz or Roll MKE Kat and the Hurricane is a genre- and gender-bending trio from Madison, WI. Their unique blend of pop and haunting indie rock has earned them 7 Madison Area Music Awards, including being named Artist of the Year 2023. Known for their dedicated fanbase, their electrifying live shows, and their genre-defying musical experimentation, Kat and the Hurricane's newest string of genre-defying singles demonstrate that they are only just getting started.