Everything You Missed at Mile of Music 2014

With over 620 live performances, 35,000-45,000 people, and four solid days of original music dominating downtown Appleton last weekend, Mile of Music 2014 was loud, crazy, and utterly fantastic. If you didn’t make it down, here’s what you missed.

Falling in Love with Music All Over Again: A Songwriter Salute to Tom Petty

With almost 12 solid hours of music from noon to midnight yesterday, Mile of Music is officially in full swing. Picking out a favorite from last night is nearly impossible, but if I had to it’d definitely be The Mile Jam: A Songwriter Salute to Tom Petty. Artists Cory Chisel, Adriel Denae, Greg Waters, Christopher Gold, and […]

Mile of Music 2014 Preview – The Big Acts and More

It’s almost time for what has already become Northeast Wisconsin’s most anticipated music event. Mile of Music kicks off it’s second year on August 7th.  Downtown Appleton will transform into an eclectic collage of singer-songwriters and independent bands. So what can you expect at Mile 2?

7 Party Picks for an Amazing New Year’s Eve in Northeast Wisconsin

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is our New Year’s Eve article from 2013. While many of these events continue for New Year’s Eve 2014 – please make sure to check websites for accurate dates, times and performances. WhooNEW was unable to complete a New Year’s Event post for 2014. We’re making a resolution to do better next […]

18 Ways to Enjoy Live Holiday Music in Northeast Wisconsin This Christmas

It’s really not that difficult to hear Christmas music this time of year. What’s hard is hearing the stuff you actually appreciate. The same-old songs starts playing on the radio as soon as we swallow the last bite of Thanksgiving pie. It’s pumped into every store you visit with the hope that your spirit of […]

The Cranky Pat’s Live Music Round-Up

Cranky Pat’s in Neenah has a passion for supporting the best regional and national musicians around. While there are a lot of places to see live music in the Fox Cities, the intimate venue has done a stellar job at bringing in a variety of music. From jam bands and bluegrass to Americana and indie […]

Mile of Music – The College Avenue Interviews [Slideshow]

It’s been a week since the inaugural Mile of Music kicked off in downtown Appleton, and my ears are still ringing. Perhaps I was standing too close to a blaring speaker, or I just can’t get the amazing music I heard during the four-day fest out of my head. Created by Fox Valley native and […]

12 Bands You Need to See at Mile of Music in Downtown Appleton [Videos]

It’s time to discover your new favorite band. Mile of Music in downtown Appleton is less than two weeks away. By now you’ve probably heard of the festival, but you may still be asking yourself, “Why the heck should I go, I’ve never heard of any of these bands?” To help you find out what […]

Caroline Smith Bringing Strong Voice and Sass to Near Water and Mile of Music

Something big is coming to the area. It’s a strong voice that’s full of soul and sass. Her name is Caroline Smith and she’s bringing her boisterous sound to both the Near Water Concert Series in Green Bay and the Mile of Music festival in Appleton.