My brother invited me to come check out Red Leather tonight. It was my first time listening to the…read moreband, and it was my first time at Shank Hall. The service at shank hall was cool. The Concert was better than I had expected!! We will definitely be back!

Nice place for live tunes ---featuring great upcoming acts and local staples. Little pricey on the…read morebourbon...but the vibe has me enjoying regardless. Cheers!

An underrated nightclub that deserves more recognition. This club sits in the Riverwest…read moreneighborhood, but you can't tell it's there because it/ quiet from the outside. The weekends are booming. I went there with friends celebrating the bachelorette and bachelor party with the Charli XCX, Ke$ha, Chappelle Roan theme. Cover charge is cheap and so are the drinks. They offer water at the side of the bar so you don't have to wait in line to hydrate and sober up on your drive home. Decent dance floor with cool lighting. They have a separate area near the dance floor with a pool table and a Pac Man video game with a set of couches to relax in when you need a break form dancing and wanna chat with your friends. It's a great place to come for your spirit and move your body with tunes to dance to!

Mad planet NEVER disappoints. Its so fun, never had a bad time. The vibe, the 80's music, the…read morepeople. LOVE IT!

Went here for DJ Kyle Cooke. Overall it was fun. The building isn't anything special but the…read moreartists make the experience! Drinks are definitely severely overpriced, as you would expect at a concert venue. The service was alright. Some people were kind and helpful, some refused to speak.

I am writing this review because of a serious safety concern that management needs to be aware of…read more Two young women attended a show here and were approached by a man who would not leave them alone. He was very persistent, and they began to feel unsafe. At the end of the show, they did exactly what you would hope someone would do in that situation -- they asked staff if they could please stay inside until their ride arrived. Their ride was 11 minutes away. One staff member told them they could stay, but another staff member told them they had to leave with everyone else, even after the girls explained that a man was making them uncomfortable and they did not feel safe. The staff member said she "doesn't get into other people's business." They were forced to go outside, and the man found them almost immediately and continued bothering them while they waited for their ride. Thankfully, they made it home safely. But this situation could have ended very differently, and it is very concerning that when two young women asked for help because they felt unsafe, they were turned away. This is not about getting anyone in trouble. This is about policies and training. When someone says they feel unsafe and asks to wait inside for their ride, the answer should never be no. I strongly encourage management to review safety policies and train staff on how to handle situations like this in the future. Guest safety should always come first.

Linneman's is an intimate music venue with divey, Riverwest charm. The husband-wife duo that own it…read moreare personable and welcoming. They host poetry readings, open mic (Wednesday nights @8pm), and live concerts (currently on the weekends). The tables are socially distanced and masks are required when you leave your seat to walk. This is a music venue/bar. To my knowledge there isn't food and the drinks are pretty standard bar drinks (i.e. not craft cocktails). That said, this place exists for the music as a sweet neighborhood staple. I enjoyed my time, love it for what it is, and the owners are so kind!

Came here for Monday Poetry night. Grabbed my special, vodka cran with lemonade. So pretty-they use…read morepink lemonade here. It's rather a bit strong tasting since the glasses are short. Poetry Starts at 7:30 I arrive around 8, and signed up. An older crowd for sure, like 70's mainly with a few 30 year olds, and couple 20 somethings. I was really impressed with a few of the volunteer speakers and first time readers. And I loved having the opportunity to read something on stage for the first time that I wrote. I will say I was at the bottom of a 13 people list and didn't get "show time" until like 10:15 which I felt was a bit late. It's a neat spot if you're looking to switch things up or push yourself out of your comfort zone. I knocked off a star because I felt like some of the poetry was a bit vulgar for my liking and untasteful. Somebody brought a puppy which was also a highlight-love baby things!

I noticed Kathy Griffin was performing at the Pabst Theater so I knew I had to check this theater…read moreout. The theater is in a great location within walking distance to many of the hotels. Upon entering the theater, small bags and purses were checked then the usher checked our tickets. The historical theater's lobby is ornate. There's a small lounge on the side of the main entry. This area is defiantly additional holding area. The cleaned washrooms are located on the ground floor. The ushers were friendly to show us to our seats which was located in front of the red skirt. The theater is compact with great views of the stage. Overall, I thought this theater was great and I would return for another show.

Pabst Theater is a beautiful classic theater. Outside its gran exterior looks impressive. Inside…read morethe beauty continues. The staff were so helpful and polite. Several staff members offered to assist us to our seats. Views from our seats were fantastic. It seems all seats offer a nice view of the stage. The show started right on time and was incredible!

Vivarium is a new live music venue on Milwaukee's lower East Side, and I saw the band Luna there in…read moreabout the third week of Vivarium's existence. Run by the Colectivo crowd, it looks just like the Back Room, high ceilings adorned with metal trusses, fake and real plants, and no soundproofing. Checking in with the app the employees were super nice! Really refreshing. If you follow live music in Milwaukee you've already heard about the talking crowds and bad sightlines from the Buffalo Nickels show and a co-worker said the same about the Charlie Paar show. We were there early so got a good spot closer to the stage, but even close up the stage could stand to be higher. Luna was sounding good but the guitarist was noting a ghost in his equipment, band members seemed to be wincing from sound issues. Something for the club to figure out. Went to watch from the back and the room sound is really good. Sightlines are horrible back there, as the stage needs to be higher. The crowd was so talkative during the whole show, my friend noted people are disengaged from the bad sightlines, so that makes sense. Stand in front of the truss with the wifi device for a better engaged crowd, good sound and better sight lines. Bar offerings are good, bathrooms are clean and stylish. A solid three stars (OK) with room for improvement.

BF and I visited Vivarium to see the band Enter the Haggis. It was the third show at the new venue,…read moreso everything is clean and nice. The interior decor appears to have been moved directly over from the Back Room at Collectivo, with the same ceiling treatment and plants - both real and faux. The bar is also pretty much the same, with mixed drinks, wine, beers and non alcoholic options. Seating at this show was all folding chairs, but the staff brought out more when they saw the size of the crowd in attendance. Perhaps it was our average collective age. There are a few loveseats and high stools along the right side of the room. It is not a fantastic acoustic space, with it's abundance of hard surfaces and no soft finishes, but it is intimate and allows you to get right up by the musicians. The bathrooms, at least the women's, are large with plenty of stalls and flattering lighting. This is a good replacement for the Back Room - essentially a carbon copy - but you have some chance of parking successfully over here as the street is less busy. There are also plenty of restaurants around for pre-show eats.

Time to update the review since it's under new ownership..well not really new because it's been a…read morefew years. The owner always throws a huge spread for parties. They have bands throughout the year and in summer they have an outside tent so you can watch live music in the warm weather. It's a really nice dive bar that she spent money on making nice. The pizza is a definite buy because it's homemade by an amazing Italian cook. I call this place my living room because I can stagger there from my house. It's such a cute place if you haven't been you need to try it.

An absolute gem of a dive bar in the Milwaukee area. It has everything! Fun decor (especially in…read morethe bathrooms :)), a back room with pool tables and darts. Free popcorn with tons of seasoning flavors! A bowl of free dum dums. And HOMEMADE pickle shots! I love getting pickled at Patti's!

I've been going here to see who's throughout the past decade like Tosh.O, plays and music…read moreconcerts. The most recent show I've seen was the Harry Potter Sorcerer's Stone film and live music orchestra performed by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. What a surreal experience, it was wild hearing live music as the movie played on the movie screen. They served Butter beer and popcorn to enhance the Harry Potter movie watching experience! The front facing building has been renovated which now looks more Modern. And refreshed. The inside shows the classic preserved historic look adding to the experience. Convenient service from the security bag check at the entrance, ticket checking, and concession stands! Come see a show and support the entertainment industry! Including local!

We always enjoy an evening of music at the Riverside it's a beautiful venue with amazing and…read morefriendly staff. The building is also absolutely beautiful .