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Barbara Stephan and Peter Mac have both been constant figures in the Milwaukee music scene for well over 15 years. Peter was the staff guitarist for The Milwaukee Bucks house band, Streetlife, for twenty three years which gave him exposure to thousands of people. Peter has recorded eleven solo CD’s and played on over three hundred radio and TV spots. He has opened for Chicago, INXS, KIngs X, Robin Trower and so many others. He fronts Peter Mac And The Fighting Fish, and is also the guitarist for the new Milwaukee rock group, Uprising. Barbara has been a favorite regular singer with many local bands but has also performed with national recording artists Susan Tedeschi and Jon Paris. She’s recorded her own original music as well as being staff songwriter for Full Moon Productions composing film/TV music. Currently she sings for Chicago’s blues/soul band Tabasko Sound Kitchen, Chicago’s Steve Edwards Orchestra and also co-fronts Milwaukee’s Eddie Butts Band. Peter and Barbara have now teamed up performing as a duo that is getting RAVE reviews!! You will be hearing more from these two soon!

Jon is a performing musician born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. He was introduced to all kinds of music at an early age from his music loving father and although he was interested, he didn’t begin playing until his sophomore year in highschool. He started playing on a cheap electric Yamaha Pacifica in 2004 in his parents’ basement. Internet tabs were his only source of progression. He played licks from his favorite band’s songs for years. Finally, in about 2006, he picked up an acoustic guitar from his father’s collection. That changed his style to this date. Jon Rouse regularly plays classic rock covers in bars, restaurants, and live music venues all over the Southeastern Wisconsin area year round and would love to see you at a show!

Cameron Webb is an up-and-coming artist from Chicago currently based in Milwaukee. He has performed in festivals, and lounges alike. Cameron has even performed for political dignitaries including Michelle Obama, and numerous other elected officials. No matter the genre, venue, or audience, Cameron’s soulful voice has been known to penetrate even the hardest of hearts. He currently host a monthly Soul Night event at the prestigious Jazz Estate where he tributes Soul music’s legends Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, and many others. Cameron also served as the primary jazz vocalist for Caberet Milwaukee’s latest production, “The Jealous Revolver”. Since Cameron’s return home a year ago, he has been featured in the Shepherd Express, the Jazz Unlimited newsletter, and has received a multiplicity of positive reviews from locals. When asked what he hopes to accomplish in his music career he simply answered, ” I hope to continue to brighten the lives of everyone I come in contact with. I aspire to bring joy to the downtrodden, peace to the flustered, and love to the heart broken. I want to change the world… One person at a time!”.

His soulful voice has transfixed audiences all over the country. He can 4th be heard on the Saturday of each month at The Packing House Restaurant and here at The Jazz Estate on the first Friday of the month beginning in May!

CHB – Chris Haise Band (pronounced Hi-zee) second album, “Suburban View,” brings a whole new polished sound filled with hook filled ballads and toe tappers. The folk/rock Dylan-esque band has been nominated for multiple Radio 88Nine’s Music Awards, was selected as NSAI “One to Watch,” and won Dylan Days Singer/Songwriter Contest. “Suburban View” comes on the steps of CHB already receiving a WAMI Award Nomination for 2019.

Self-recorded and engineered by band member Mark Harrig, “Suburban View” is composed of seven tracks that reflect on Haise’s past experiences. The album speaks to generational uncertainty trying to figure out a place in a changing world with songs like “Reciprocity” and “Help Myself.”

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Dan Lepien was raised in a rural area outside of Sauk City, WI. He spent his youth fishing with his dad and playing guitar. He played in a couple different bands in the Madison and Milwaukee metal and punk scenes in his teens and early 20’s before going back to his roots and becoming a solo country artist. With a strong work ethic and a DIY mentality, Dan has played over 100 shows since his first one in August of 2018 and released his debut self-titled EP in November of 2019. Dan has recently put together a backing band of Nashville musicians who all live in Wisconsin and their first show was in early June of 2020 at Sloppy Joe’s in Hubertus.

Cameron Webb is an up-and-coming artist from Chicago currently based in Milwaukee. He has performed in festivals, and lounges alike. Cameron has even performed for political dignitaries including Michelle Obama, and numerous other elected officials. No matter the genre, venue, or audience, Cameron’s soulful voice has been known to penetrate even the hardest of hearts. While in Las Vegas, he quickly became the understudy for Planet Hollywood’s Hitsville show. He currently host a monthly Soul Night event at the prestigious Jazz Estate where he tributes Soul music’s legends Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, and many others. Cameron also served as the primary jazz vocalist for Caberet Milwaukee’s latest production, “The Jealous Revolver”. Since Cameron’s return home a year ago, he has been featured in the Shepherd Express, the Jazz Unlimited newsletter, and has recieved a multiplicity of positive reviews from locals. When asked what he hopes to accomplish in his music career he simply answered, ” I hope to continue to brighten the lives of everyone I come in contact with. I aspire to bring joy to the downtrodden, peace to the flustered, and love to the heart broken. I want to change the world… One person at a time!”.

Ian Ash started learning to play the piano in 4th grade. Two years later, Ian was writing songs regularly and recorded an album on his father’s four-track cassette tape. At the age of 13 Ian won the Summerfest Pepsi Talent Search (Milwaukee, WI) for best composition. “Melodies have always popped into my head since I was very young”- Ian Ash. As an artist Ian wants to express universal emotions in a unique way not articulated before. Grammy award-winning Beach Boy Bruce Johnston praised Ian’s performance when he competed and won “Best Vocalist” at the Waukesha County Fair, earning him the opening slot for the Beach Boys. With his lovable nerdy style, Ian Ash is always writing, recording and playing out with his band, The Last Bees.

Listening Party – Listening Party, a 2018 Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) nominee for Bluegrass/Americana, have found a place in the original music scene around the Midwest with their soulful stage presence and infectious melodies. The trio out of Milwaukee, WI present a fresh brand of Americana music that feeds from folk, classic rock, soul and bluegrass. Singer-songwriter Weston Mueller, a Northern Wisconsin native, leads the group with “every note full of expression and feeling” (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel). Complemented by multi-instrumentalists, Joshua Hester and Jacob Wood, each song paints a portrait of the groups varying musical backgrounds.

Tickets: https://thebend.simpletix.com/e/55361?fbclid=IwAR1RLU0YcHaz82-HkbveNsiwS4lekdbz_265lXAKt6xWqjaC9CUkQFyGVYQ

Listening Party, a 2018 Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) nominee for Bluegrass/Americana, have found a place in the original music scene around the Midwest with their soulful stage presence and infectious melodies. The trio out of Milwaukee, WI present a fresh brand of Americana music that feeds from folk, classic rock, soul and bluegrass. Singer-songwriter Weston Mueller, a Northern Wisconsin native, leads the group with “every note full of expression and feeling” (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel). Complemented by multi-instrumentalists, Joshua Hester and Jacob Wood, each song paints a portrait of the groups varying musical backgrounds.

Ian Ash started learning to play the piano in 4th grade. Two years later, Ian was writing songs regularly and recorded an album on his father’s four-track cassette tape.

At the age of 13 Ian won the Summerfest Pepsi Talent Search (Milwaukee, WI) for best composition. “Melodies have always popped into my head since I was very young”- Ian Ash.

As an artist Ian wants to express universal emotions in a unique way not articulated before. Grammy award-winning Beach Boy Bruce Johnston praised Ian’s performance when he competed and won “Best Vocalist” at the Waukesha County Fair, earning him the opening slot for the Beach Boys.