Summer Outdoor Music Series Returns To Milwaukee-Area Restaurants

MILWAUKEE, WI– A popular summer live music series is returning to several Milwaukee metro restaurants.

The owners of Café Hollander on the East Side, Centraal Grand Café and Tappery, Café Hollander Mequon and Café Benelux say the performances will happen in a safe and socially-distanced setting on newly—expanded outdoor patios.

The weekly series runs nightly Mondays through Thursdays, into the fall. Four restaurants will showcase up-and-coming and well-loved bands and musicians, representing a wide range of music formats. Seating is limited and socially distanced, so patrons are encouraged to arrive early.

“With the cancellation of nearly all concerts and beloved Milwaukee events this summer, we wanted to create a special outdoor experience on our patios while being uber-conscious of safety, space and sound at each location,” said Eric Wagner, Lowlands Group CEO said in a news release. “We’re excited to provide our guests with some great music and at the same time offer local musicians a safe environment and audience set-up, at a time when their industry has also faced its share of obstacles.”

The weekly line-up includes:

• Mondays: The Downer Parklet Music Series (5 p.m.–7 p.m.) at Café Hollander on the East Side
• Tuesdays: Centraal Chill in the Courtyard Music Series (5 p.m.–7 p.m.) at Centraal Grand Café & Tappery in Bay View
• Wednesdays: The Mequon Balcony Music Series (4 p.m.–6 p.m.) featuring Pat Dermody of Burgundy Ties at Café Hollander Mequon

• Thursdays: “Jazz” in the Park...ing Lot (6 p.m.–8 p.m.) at the new Lux Container Bar & Socially Distant Terrace outside of Café Benelux in the Third Ward

“The addition of the parklet on Downer Avenue has further expanded our outdoor seating capacity on the East Side, and acts as a fantastic stage,” Wagner said in a statement.

The events are weather dependent and the full calendar is available here. Local musicians include Kyle Feerick, Alyssia Dominguez, The Milbillies, Pat Dermody of Burgundy Ties, Andy and Rachel Braun, MKE Bluegrass with Joe and Jordan and Smoke ‘N Mirrors.

This week’s performers include:

• Tuesday, Aug. 11: MKE Bluegrass with Joe & Jordan (Centraal Grand Café & Tappery)

• Wednesday, Aug. 12: Pat Dermody of Burgundy Ties (Café Hollander Mequon)

• Thursday, Aug. 13: Alyssia Dominguez (Lux Container Bar & Socially Distant Terrace outside of Café Benelux)