A mystical evening w/ Wonderful Bluffer, Afters & Vinny Franco

Sat, Nov 15

6pm Doors 8pm Show Full food an beverage available for this show. 21+ $15 adv (+fees/taxes) $22 day of (+fees/taxes) Milwaukee's own Wonderful Bluffer present a soulful, sultry night of heavy mystical tunes alongside local heavyweights Afters and Vinny Franco. The grooves will be endless and the jams will be magical. Come see why this lineup of incredible bands never disappoints! Wonderful Bluffer: Since their formation in 2018, Wonderful Bluffer has sought nothing more than to disarm and enchant audiences with the undying spirit of rock n’ roll. In the years since, the Milwaukee-based rock band has managed to craft a style of music all their own, with influences spanning many genres. 2021 saw the release of Wonderful Bluffer's first album: Passion & Reason — a 6-song introduction to the musicianship and songwriting talents of the band, proving their commitment to a diverse style encompassing rock n' roll, blues, heavy metal and progressive rock. Known for their high-energy live performances, the band seeks nothing more than to share their music with anyone willing to come and listen to what they have to offer. Shows are consistently filled with dueling guitar and keyboard solos accompanied by howling, ethereal vocals, all supported by the bone crunching rhythms of distorted basses and thunderous drums. 2024 saw the release of their sophomore album Torn by Reflection — an 8 song exploration of war, existentialism, love and the sublime. The album ultimately builds to its final act: City of Lights – an epic progressive rock odyssey reflecting on the curse of industrialism and its effects on human spirituality. In the present day, Wonderful Bluffer continues to perform their brand of top shelf rock n roll, providing electric evenings of entertainment to crowds at renowned venues and festivals across the Midwest and beyond. Their current lineup consists of Joe Joe Scott (Guitar), Adam Rimkus (Bass), Will Matthews (Keys), A.J. Peal (Drums) and Alexandria Sherman (Vocals) afters: afters is a concept. a time and place new and forgotten. it’s laughter, it’s tears. It's indie rock with surprising sensuality, a dark edge with pop sensibilities, a glimpse into the psyche of something lost and found, lost again. It's music for beginnings, and music for the end of the world. come with us, explore the depths of the human experience through eyes that are both ours and yours. There is so little time, and too much emotion to shy away. Let's go beneath the skin and share our collective loneliness. Let's get in the car, roll the windows down, sing our hearts out. We are together, and that is enough. Vinny Franco: Vinny Franco is a vocalist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Minneapolis. With Puerto Rican, Mexican, and Native roots, his music explores the complexities of growing up mixed-race; navigating identity, belonging, and self-expression through sound. He first connected with Latin-inspired rhythms in childhood, later blending them with the jazz, R&B, neo-soul, and hip-hop that shaped his artistic growth in adulthood. After years producing music for TV and commercials, Vinny turned inward to create songs that reflect both his heritage and lived experience. Through his work, he hopes to inspire others to chase their creative paths, even when they don’t fit the mold.