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GO SEE LOCAL BANDS!

1. Club Garibaldi

6.6
2501 S Superior St (Russell Ave), Milwaukee, WI
Wings Joint · Bay View · 24 tips and reviews

Sandi W.Sandi Wozniak: Total cougar den! Great music, however.

Bay View Brew Haüs is one of GO SEE LOCAL BANDS!.

2. Bay View Brew Haüs

2535 S Kinnickinnic Ave (E Otjen St), Milwaukee, WI
Bar · Bay View · 8 tips and reviews

Johnny M.Johnny Marsz: The live music styles can vary... check the schedule ahead of time!

Up & Under Pub is one of GO SEE LOCAL BANDS!.

3. Up & Under Pub

1216 E Brady St (btw N Arlington & N Franklin Pl), Milwaukee, WI
Karaoke Bar · Lower East Side · 26 tips and reviews

Mike J.Mike Johnson: Great music, fun atmosphere and good drinks. If you're here on a busy night don't leave your barstool unattended it will not be there when you get back.

Linneman's Riverwest Inn is one of GO SEE LOCAL BANDS!.

4. Linneman's Riverwest Inn

6.6
1101 E Locust St (Humboldt Blvd), Milwaukee, WI
Rock Club · Riverwest · 7 tips and reviews

Madmikal P.Madmikal Phillips: Best in local original Milwaukee music. Jim and Martry will treat you right. Open stage every Wednesday.

Mad Planet is one of GO SEE LOCAL BANDS!.

5. Mad Planet

8.1
533 E Center St (at N Booth St), Milwaukee, WI
Rock Club · Riverwest · 19 tips and reviews

Jabril F.Jabril Faraj: Rather charming (in its own right) Riverwest bar/music club. Nice outdoor patio. Drinks are strong. Read more.

BBC Bar & Grill is one of GO SEE LOCAL BANDS!.

6. BBC Bar & Grill

2022 E North Ave (at N Farwell Ave.), Milwaukee, WI
Sports Bar · 81 tips and reviews

Johnny M.Johnny Marsz: UPSTAIRS: Cool bands, great sound, laid back...DOWNSTAIRS: Douchebags & their girlfriends

The Tonic Tavern is one of GO SEE LOCAL BANDS!.

7. The Tonic Tavern

2335 S Kinnickinnic Ave (at E Lincoln Ave), Milwaukee, WI
Speakeasy · Bay View · 28 tips and reviews

Johnny M.Johnny Marsz: Really small stage. Perfect for acoustic acts or quiet bands. Great Bar with really great atmosphere.

Cactus Club is one of GO SEE LOCAL BANDS!.

8. Cactus Club

8.0
2496 S Wentworth Ave (at Russell Ave), Milwaukee, WI
Rock Club · Bay View · 8 tips and reviews

J P.J P: Freaking nice great music

Stonefly Brewery is one of GO SEE LOCAL BANDS!.

9. Stonefly Brewery

735 E Center St (at N Fratney St), Milwaukee, WI
Brewery · Riverwest · 37 tips and reviews

Johnny M.Johnny Marsz: I haven't been here in forever. Use to see a lot of cool bands here. I noticed all the 4sq tips here have something to do with food. Hope this is still a music venue.

10. Vnuk's

5036 S Packard Ave, Cudahy, WI
Rock Club · 3 tips and reviews

Johnny M.Johnny Marsz: Name changed to "The Blue Pig?" I don't know what's going on here. Whatever. Last time I was here, it was a great place to see heavy-metal bands.

Turner Hall Ballroom is one of GO SEE LOCAL BANDS!.

11. Turner Hall Ballroom

8.3
1040 N 4th St (at W Highland Ave), Milwaukee, WI
Concert Hall · Kilbourn Town · 46 tips and reviews

Johnny M.Johnny Marsz: Usually signed acts play here, because the place is huge... but if you're looking for local bands, they have been known to open for the big dogs here.

12. Miramar Theatre Inc

8.4
2844 N Oakland Ave (btw Newberry Blvd & Locust St), Milwaukee, WI
Theater · Upper East Side · 7 tips and reviews

Vince C.Vince Christian: Good venue, good times, good tunes

The Rave / Eagles Club is one of GO SEE LOCAL BANDS!.

13. The Rave / Eagles Club

7.8
2401 W Wisconsin Ave (at N 24th St), Milwaukee, WI
Music Venue · Avenues West · 82 tips and reviews

jake w.jake wicke: The rave is quite possibly the worst venue in the world. No climate control and awful drink prices. Too bad some of the best shows take place here.