Martini Jazz Lounge: The Group
Nov
7
6:30 PM18:30

Martini Jazz Lounge: The Group

We’re thrilled to welcome back The Group, a modestly named band of merry Milwaukee live music scene heavyweights, bringing you their supercharged brand of jazz fusion.

You’ve likely seen some of these guys over the years with Streetlife, The Oceans, The Eddie Butts Band, and countless other situations. The Group is: Warren Wiegratz on the saxes, Mike deRose on guitar, Eddie Butz on drums, Dwayne Williams on bass, and Jerry Weitzer on keys.

Martini Jazz Lounge, every Thursday, 6:30 to close. Martinis and Cosmos, $8. Cover, $0.

Next week: Anthony Deutsch Trio

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Cameron Webb Organ Trio
Nov
19
6:30 PM18:30

Cameron Webb Organ Trio

If it’s a 1st or 3rd Tuesday, it’s The Cameron Webb Organ Trio. Many of you know Cameron as an incredible young singer, a front-man whose soulful feel and showmanship hails from a bygone era. Turns out Cameron also has some serious licks on the keys and will be leading from behind his vintage Korg CX-3 organ and rockin those left-hand bass lines. Cam is joined by comrades-in-arms Matt Schad on guitar, and Christian Fox on drums.

Cameron Webb Organ Trio at Transfer, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Reservations are always encouraged. Counter and Bar seats are first come, first served.

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Nov
21
1:30 PM13:30

Martini Jazz Lounge: Russ Johnson Trio

We’re thrilled to welcome Trumpet maestro Russ Johnson to the Transfer Stage. Russ played a roll in the NYC avant jazz scene for decades before relocating to SE Wisconsin to teach at UW Parkside. Russ’s groups play regularly in NYC, Chicago and abroad. Tonight, we’re proud to present him from the Transfer stage. He will be joined by John Christiensen on bass and Hannah Johnson on drums.

Martini Jazz Lounge, every Thursday, 6:30 to close. Martinis and Cosmos, $8. Cover, $0.

Next week: Happy Thanksgiving! (following week: Heirloom Quartet)

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Election Night: Cameron Webb Organ Trio
Nov
5
6:30 PM18:30

Election Night: Cameron Webb Organ Trio

If it’s a 1st or 3rd Tuesday, it’s The Cameron Webb Organ Trio. Many of you know Cameron as an incredible young singer, a front-man whose soulful feel and showmanship hails from a bygone era. Turns out Cameron also has some serious licks on the keys and will be leading from behind his vintage Korg CX-3 organ and rockin those left-hand bass lines. Cam is joined by comrades-in-arms Matt Schad on guitar, and Christian Fox on drums.

Cameron Webb Organ Trio at Transfer, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Reservations are always encouraged. Counter and Bar seats are first come, first served.

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Martini Jazz Lounge: Sweet Sheiks
Oct
31
6:30 PM18:30

Martini Jazz Lounge: Sweet Sheiks

We welcome back the Sweet Sheiks, who will be presenting an upbeat mix of music that’s almost as old as the Transfer building itself, bringing jazz and pop from the teens through the 30s to your Halloween night. Sweet Sheiks is Jen Lauren on vocals, guitar, and musical saw, Aaron Johnson on tuba, Jay Allison on trombone, and Ernie Brusubardis on mandolin.

Martini Jazz Lounge, every Thursday through May, 6:30 to close. Martinis and Cosmos, $8. Cover, $0.

Next week: The Group feat. Warren Wiegratz

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Oct
17
6:30 PM18:30

Martini Jazz Lounge: GIL Jazz

Gil Jazz is a collaboration of musicians/ friends who all met at Transfer and formed an ensemble in 2019. They’ll be presenting a music from Ellington to Santana, including some incredible jazz vocals from trumpet player/ leader Joel Lehman. He is joined by Joe Conti on drums, Dan Schneck on keys, Kelvin Kaspar on guitar.

Martini Jazz Lounge, every Thursday October thru May, 6:30 to close. Martinis and Cosmos, $8. Cover, $0.

Next week: Paul Silbergleit Trio

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Cameron Webb Organ Trio
Oct
15
6:30 PM18:30

Cameron Webb Organ Trio

If it’s a 1st or 3rd Tuesday, it’s The Cameron Webb Organ Trio. Many of you know Cameron as an incredible young singer, a front-man whose soulful feel and showmanship hails from a bygone era. Turns out Cameron also has some serious licks on the keys and will be leading from behind his vintage Korg CX-3 organ and rockin those left-hand bass lines. Cam is joined by comrades-in-arms Matt Schad on guitar, and Christian Fox on drums.

Cameron Webb Organ Trio at Transfer, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Reservations are always encouraged. Counter and Bar seats are first come, first served.

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Martini Jazz Lounge: Cream City Hotclub
Oct
10
6:30 PM18:30

Martini Jazz Lounge: Cream City Hotclub

CCH is back! Inspired by Hot Club de France, the 1930s swing jazz group, Cream City Hotclub continues the upbeat, danceable style popularized by Louis Vola, Stephane Grappelli, and Django Reinhardt. Scott Hlavenka, Ben Dameron, Aaron Gardner, and Clay Schaub are keeping the pulse alive tonight on this second week of the 24/25 Martini Jazz Lounge season. We’re heatin’ it up!

Martini Jazz Lounge, every Thursday thru May, 6:30 to close. No cover. Martinis and Cosmos, $8.

Next week: GIL Jazz

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Martini Jazz Lounge: Juli Wood Trio
Oct
3
6:30 PM18:30

Martini Jazz Lounge: Juli Wood Trio

Saxophonist, vocalist, composer, and band leader, Juli Wood, is back to kick off the 24/25 season of Transfer’s Martini Jazz Lounge. As always, she’ll be rocking the reeds and laying down some saucy vocals along with the accompaniment of veteran players Clay Schaub on stand-up bass, and Dave Bayles on the kit.

Martini Jazz Lounge, every Thursday, October thru May, 6:30p to close. Martinis and Cosmos, $8. Cover, $0.

Next week: Cream City Hot Club

Photo credit: Andrzej Hajdasz

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Cameron Webb Organ Trio
Oct
1
6:30 PM18:30

Cameron Webb Organ Trio

If it’s a 1st or 3rd Tuesday, it’s The Cameron Webb Organ Trio. Many of you know Cameron as an incredible young singer, a front-man whose soulful feel and showmanship hails from a bygone era. Turns out Cameron also has some serious licks on the keys and will be leading from behind his vintage Korg CX-3 organ and rockin those left-hand bass lines. Cam is joined by comrades-in-arms Matt Schad on guitar, and Christian Fox on drums.

Cameron Webb Organ Trio at Transfer, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Reservations are always encouraged. Counter and Bar seats are first come, first served.

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Latin Sessions 8: ¡WEPA! Trio
Sep
26
6:30 PM18:30

Latin Sessions 8: ¡WEPA! Trio

Wepa Trio is back for the Latin Sessions Season 8 Finale! As the name suggests, Joey Sanchez is in the mix, holding down the bass lines, joined by Neil Davis on guitar, and Bony Benavides on percussion.

Tonight’s show is in tribute to and honor of our dear brother, the late great Cecelio Negron Jr., who would have been here celebrating his birthday, as he always did, to close out the series he named. Happy Birthday, Papa! We’re keepin’ it going!

Latin Sessions: Every Thursday, June thru September. Caipirinhas, Mojitos & Margaritas: $8. Cover: $0.

Next week: Martini Jazz Lounge Kick-off

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Latin Sessions 8: Carlos Adames Group
Sep
19
6:30 PM18:30

Latin Sessions 8: Carlos Adames Group

Carlos Adames, Panamanian conguero extraordinaire, is back with the Carlos Adames Group, featuring long-time members Elias Holman on keys and John Simons on bass. Tonight they’ll be joined by special guest Luis Mario Solos on sax.

Latin Sessions: Every Thursday, June thru September. Caipirinhas, Mojitos & Margaritas: $8. Cover: $0.

Next week: Latin Session finale with WEPA! Trio

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Cameron Webb Organ Trio
Sep
17
6:30 PM18:30

Cameron Webb Organ Trio

If it’s a 1st or 3rd Tuesday, it’s The Cameron Webb Organ Trio. Many of you know Cameron as an incredible young singer, a front-man whose soulful feel and showmanship hails from a bygone era. Turns out Cameron also has some serious licks on the keys and will be leading from behind his vintage Korg CX-3 organ and rockin those left-hand bass lines. Cam is joined by comrades-in-arms Matt Schad on guitar, and Christian Fox on drums.

Cameron Webb Organ Trio at Transfer, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Reservations are always encouraged. Counter and Bar seats are first come, first served.

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Latin Sessions 8: Ozzy Flores Quartet
Sep
12
6:30 PM18:30

Latin Sessions 8: Ozzy Flores Quartet

We are thrilled to welcome re-emergent hand percussionist Osdaniel Flores to Latin Sessions. Ozzy has been signted more and more on stages around town in the last couple of years. Tonight he has enlisted the collaboration of Transfer chef Artrell Le Fleur on sax, Gilberto on guitar and Joey Sanchez on bass.

Latin Sessions: Every Thursday, June thru September. Caipirinhas, Mojitos & Margaritas: $8. Cover: $0.

Next week: Carlos Adames Group feat Luis Mario Solos

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Latin Sessions 8: Bossa Nova Night w Eric Jacobson Qtet
Sep
5
6:30 PM18:30

Latin Sessions 8: Bossa Nova Night w Eric Jacobson Qtet

Trumpet extraordinaire Eric Jacobson returns to the Transfer stage bringing Bossa Nova stylings with the collaboration of Paul Silbergleit on guitar, Jim Paolo and bass, and Bony Benavides on percussion.

Latin Sessions: Every Thursday, June thru September. Caipirinhas, Mojitos & Margaritas: $8. Cover: $0.

Next week: Ozzy Flores Quartet

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Cameron Webb Organ Trio
Sep
3
6:30 PM18:30

Cameron Webb Organ Trio

If it’s a 1st or 3rd Tuesday, it’s The Cameron Webb Organ Trio. Many of you know Cameron as an incredible young singer, a front-man whose soulful feel and showmanship hails from a bygone era. Turns out Cameron also has some serious licks on the keys and will be leading from behind his vintage Korg CX-3 organ and rockin those left-hand bass lines. Cam is joined by comrades-in-arms Matt Schad on guitar, and Christian Fox on drums.

Cameron Webb Organ Trio at Transfer, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Reservations are always encouraged. Counter and Bar seats are first come, first served.

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Latin Sessions 8: Octavio Arcanjo Trio
Aug
29
6:30 PM18:30

Latin Sessions 8: Octavio Arcanjo Trio

Brazilian guitarist and singer Octavio Arcanjo brings his silky smooth vibes to the Transfer stage this evening, along with collaborators Hannah Johnson on the kit and Jean Marie Farinelli on sax.

Latin Sessions: Every Thursday, June thru September. Caipirinhas, Mojitos & Margaritas: $8. Cover: $0.

Next week: Bosa Nova Night with Eric Jacobson

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Latin Sessions 8: Bahía
Aug
22
6:30 PM18:30

Latin Sessions 8: Bahía

We’re excited to welcome back the Afro-Cuban sounds of Bahía to the Transfer stage, featuring Luis Alberto Lopez on cuatro, Lorena Gueny on guitar, Bony Benavides on hand percussion, and Joey Sanchez on bass.

Latin Sessions: Every Thursday, June thru September. Caipirinhas, Mojitos & Margaritas: $8. Cover: $0.

Next week: Octavio Arcanjo Trio

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Cameron Webb Organ Trio
Aug
20
6:30 PM18:30

Cameron Webb Organ Trio

If it’s a 1st or 3rd Tuesday, it’s The Cameron Webb Organ Trio. Many of you know Cameron as an incredible young singer, a front-man whose soulful feel and showmanship hails from a bygone era. Turns out Cameron also has some serious licks on the keys and will be leading from behind his vintage Korg CX-3 organ and rockin those left-hand bass lines. Cam is joined by comrades-in-arms Matt Schad on guitar, and Christian Fox on drums.

Cameron Webb Organ Trio at Transfer, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Reservations are always encouraged. Counter and Bar seats are first come, first served.

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Cameron Webb Organ Trio
Aug
6
6:30 PM18:30

Cameron Webb Organ Trio

If it’s a 1st or 3rd Tuesday, it’s The Cameron Webb Organ Trio. Many of you know Cameron as an incredible young singer, a front-man whose soulful feel and showmanship hails from a bygone era. Turns out Cameron also has some serious licks on the keys and will be leading from behind his vintage Korg CX-3 organ and rockin those left-hand bass lines. Cam is joined by comrades-in-arms Matt Schad on guitar, and Christian Fox on drums.

Cameron Webb Organ Trio at Transfer, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Reservations are always encouraged. Counter and Bar seats are first come, first served.

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Latin Sessions 8: CAÑA BRAVA
Aug
1
6:30 PM18:30

Latin Sessions 8: CAÑA BRAVA

We’re excited to welcome back the high-energy pan-Latin folk and popular music presented by Caña Brava. Caña Brava is Darele Bisquerra on guitar and multi-lingual vocals, and Bony Benavides on hand percussion and backup vox.

Latin Sessions, every Thursday, June through September. Mojitos, Margaritas & Caipirinhas, $8. Cover, $0.

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Latin Sessions 8: Bossa Nova Night w Glenn McCormick Trio
Jul
25
6:30 PM18:30

Latin Sessions 8: Bossa Nova Night w Glenn McCormick Trio

Glenn McCormick, seen for years performing everything from rock to hip hop on trumpet and keys, has dedicated himself to Bossa Nova. After last year’s Bossa performance on this stage, he left for Brazil for months of study and immersion. We’re excited to witness Glenn’s Bossa evolution. He has enlisted the collaboration of Garrett Waite on guitar and Devin Drobka on percussion.

Latin Sessions: Every Thursday, June thru September. Caipirinhas, Mojitos & Margaritas: $8. Cover: $0.

Next week: Caña Brava

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Cameron Webb Organ Trio
Jul
16
6:30 PM18:30

Cameron Webb Organ Trio

If it’s a 1st or 3rd Tuesday, it’s The Cameron Webb Organ Trio. Many of you know Cameron as an incredible young singer, a front-man whose soulful feel and showmanship hails from a bygone era. Turns out Cameron also has some serious licks on the keys and will be leading from behind his vintage Korg CX-3 organ and rockin those left-hand bass lines. Cam is joined by comrades-in-arms Matt Schad on guitar, and Christian Fox on drums.

Cameron Webb Organ Trio at Transfer, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Reservations are always encouraged. Counter and Bar seats are first come, first served.

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Latin Sessions 8: Wepa Trio
Jul
11
6:30 PM18:30

Latin Sessions 8: Wepa Trio

Wepa Trio is back. As the name suggests, Joey Sanchez is in the mix, holding down the bass lines. He is joined by Neil Davis on guitar, and Bony Benavides on percussion.

Latin Sessions: Every Thursday, June thru September. Caipirinhas, Mojitos & Margaritas: $8. Cover: $0.

Next week: John Rico Trio

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Cameron Webb Organ Trio
Jul
2
6:30 PM18:30

Cameron Webb Organ Trio

If it’s a 1st or 3rd Tuesday, it’s The Cameron Webb Organ Trio. Many of you know Cameron as an incredible young singer, a front-man whose soulful feel and showmanship hails from a bygone era. Turns out Cameron also has some serious licks on the keys and will be leading from behind his vintage Korg CX-3 organ and rockin those left-hand bass lines. Cam is joined by comrades-in-arms Matt Schad on guitar, and Christian Fox on drums.

Cameron Webb Organ Trio at Transfer, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Reservations are always encouraged. Counter and Bar seats are first come, first served.

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Latin Sessions 8: Carlos Adames Group
Jun
27
6:30 PM18:30

Latin Sessions 8: Carlos Adames Group

Carlos Adames, another pillar of this series over the years returns with the Carlos Adames Group: himself on congas, Elias Holman on keys, John Simons on bass, and Vichy Ayala on timbales.

Latin Sessions: Every Thursday, June thru Sept. Caipirinhas, Mojitos & Margaritas: $8. Cover: $0.

Next week: closed for the 4th of July. 4/11: Wepa Trio

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Neal Tribute Jam
Jun
25
6:30 PM18:30

Neal Tribute Jam

Neal Chandek, who led the Transfer house band for 12 years until the pandemic, always blew up the last Tuesday in June, the closest Tuesday to his birthday. Although every Tuesday featured spontaneous sit-in musicians and guest singers, Neal’s birthday bash was always a lively full-on jam session. We are resolved to keep this tradition going. Tonight we’re going to honor and celebrate Neal’s accomplishments by being a product of his earthly efforts. We’re going to gather and keep the music going!

This jam will happen outside, weather permitting, and will be anchored by a core trio consisting of Dan Schneck on organ, Paul Silbergleit on guitar, and former Transfer House Band drummer Omar on drums.

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Latin Sessions 8: Onda Tropical
Jun
20
6:30 PM18:30

Latin Sessions 8: Onda Tropical

Johnny Padilla is back on saxes and flute, merging the sounds of the Caribean with jazz sensibilities with the help of regular collaborators, Pete Billman on guitar and Chris Kringle on bass.

Latin Sessions: Every Thursday, June thru Sept. Caipirinhas, Mojitos & Margaritas: $8. Cover: $0.

Next week: Carlos Adames Group

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Cameron Webb Organ Trio
Jun
18
6:30 PM18:30

Cameron Webb Organ Trio

If it’s a 1st or 3rd Tuesday, it’s The Cameron Webb Organ Trio. Many of you know Cameron as an incredible young singer, a front-man whose soulful feel and showmanship hails from a bygone era. Turns out Cameron also has some serious licks on the keys and will be leading from behind his vintage Korg CX-3 organ and rockin those left-hand bass lines. Cam is joined by comrades-in-arms Matt Schad on guitar, and Christian Fox on drums.

Cameron Webb Organ Trio at Transfer, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Reservations are always encouraged. Counter and Bar seats are first come, first served.

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