The six-band bill is packed, unsurprisingly, by bands that Matteson is enthusiastic about. Topping the bill is The Daredevil Christopher Wright, last seen in Milwaukee opening for Bon Iver at the Riverside in October. Champaign, Ill.-based Common Loon will likely play songs from its Parasol Records debut, 'The Long Dream of Birds,' due out soon. 'They played the Cactus Club during Radio Summer Camp and were a huge hit playing before the Rural Alberta Advantage,' says Matteson, before seguing into the next act. 'Conrad Plymouth is probably my favorite band in Milwaukee right now. It's the band of Christopher Porterfield. I know (and) expect his draw to only go up in the coming months. His song 'Fergus Falls' is one of my most-played songs last year. Matteson is also especially fond of Strand of Oaks and White Pines, who - with The Small Cities - round out the night. 'Strand of Oaks was a guy/band I discovered at the beginning of 2009. He released a gorgeous album called 'Leave Ruin.' His backstory is a moving one that is laid out of the course of his magnificent album. White Pines is a new favorite of mine that I discovered through Strand of Oaks. This is the creative alter-ego of the same guy that plays in Cotton Jones. 'I'm very excited about this and tickets are selling well,' says Matteson. 'Should be a great night.' We agree.Īdvance Tickets can be purchased here. What better way to warm up for Mardi Gras than partying with Buckwheat Zydeco, Dr.

John and the Neville Brothers on back-to-back nights at the Northern Lights Theater inside Potowatomi Casino? Buckwheat Zydeco, a Summerfest staple, takes the stage tonight. My wish is to share ‘that age ’ with many wonderful audiences throughout the country as a member of the Alter Eagles”.Check out and laissez les bon temps rouler! -Drew Olson John and the Neville Brothers take over on Tuesday. Michael is living the slogan he got from his mom Betty Lou, 'the secret of staying young is to find an age you really like and stick with it! Michael says, 'Playing all these fantastic Eagles songs from when they burst on the scene in the 70's takes me right back to that age. He eventually left the bar & party scene to concentrate on providing for and building a family with his wife Mary Lou. He spent many days and nights jamming at parties and bars around southeast Ohio in various local bands. He discovered the 'Electric Blues' from bands such as John Mayall's Blues Breakers featuring Eric Clapton, that inspired him at age 14 to acquire his gold top Les Paul original which he also still owns to this day. He learned vocal harmonizing in the 3rd grade and at age 13 he found an interest in the Blues and took finger picking style lessons. At age 12 ( using newspaper route earnings ), he bought his first Gibson Kalamazoo electric guitar and Fender Deluxe Reverb Amp ( which he still owns), he later traded that Kalamzoo in for a natural maple Gibson L6S. Michael's guitar lessons began at 6 years old in Ohio. Manner to one of the most successful and influential bands in US history. As the newest member of the AlterĮagles, Dave is thrilled and honored to be able to pay tribute in this His bassist influences are quite diverse including Rocco Prestiaįrom Tower Of Power, Stuart Zender from Jamiroquai, Jimmy JohnsonĪnd Leland Sklar with James Taylor, Mark King from Level 42 and Orlando, Dave forged a long career in Entertainment as anĮntertainment Manager & Show Producer for Central Florida Theme While performing in numerous local bands in Performances at the World’s Fair in Knoxville, TN and at SeaWorld in

The US and Europe first as a touring student in the band,Īnd then as a band leader. Of Music in Milwaukee, Dave joined “Up with People” touring Time at the University of WI-Oshkosh and the Wisconsin Conservatory Well as Bass in his award winning high school jazz band. In middle and high school Dave played Brass as By age 10 he was playing Bass in his first band called the Ding-A. Raised in Menomonee Falls Wisconsin, Dave began playing guitar atĪge 8.

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