Live Music
Castles [Solo Acoustic]
Once in awhile, a person knows what he will do before even realizing it. In second grade, Wisconsin native Kevin Castillo drew a picture of himself with two friends - himself playing a guitar and singing into a microphone, the other two playing guitar and drums. Showing his work to his friends, Kevin said, "This is us when we're grown up." Fast-forward to the present, and 21-year-old Kevin is working at that same dream he illustrated years before. Castles is the embodiment of that dream. A wide array of influences ranging from jazz to pop rock allows Kevin to write and perform with a fluency that transcends genre labels. Pairing thoughtlessly fluid guitar work with a passionate voice to deliver thoughtful lyrics, Castles comes to life wherever people will listen.
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The Guppy Effect [Garage/Punk/Powerpop]
The Guppy Effect puts on a rock show like no other. Yes, they do play some cover songs (they were nominated for BEST COVER BAND OF THE YEAR at the 2009 Madison Area Music Awards), but the presentation is spectacular. They also have many original songs that are catchy and energetic. It’s hard to describe how much fun you will have at a Guppy Effect show unless you come to one.
The Guppy Effect is fronted by singer/songwriter/bassist Cactus Joe, who does not compromise on rocking you thoroughly and completely. To prepare for all-night, non-stop rocking, Joe has a grueling training regimen that includes not just many hours of songwriting and rehearsing, but also running, biking, and weight lifting so that he can bring maximal physical and mental energy to his stage shows. Needless to say, he does not drink or smoke.
Cactus Joe doesn’t party so YOU CAN! Now that’s customer service you won’t find anywhere else. Perhaps that is why Guppy Effect fans just keep coming back for more. Guppy Effect virgin or not, you will leave our shows with a satisfied afterglow, feeling 10 times better (minimum guarantee) than when you arrived.
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Price:
$5
Doors open:
6:00 PM