The Foxgloves w/ special guest Mike Mangione Band

The Foxgloves w/ special guest Mike Mangione Band

The Foxgloves:

The Foxgloves are an all-female band, with close ties to Wisconsin, including one from right here in West Bend, with songs you won’t be able to stop humming. Their engaging presence, rich instrumentation, compelling storytelling songwriting, three-part harmonies, and creatively reimagined covers render them a force to be reckoned with. This powerful band is making moves you’ll want to witness. A little bit of country, a little bit of folk, a little bit of classical, and a whole lot of heart — your toes will tap of their own accord.

Mike Mangione Band:

In Mike’s own words: “For the past thirteen years I have been on the move.  I grew up in Chicago, attended Marquette University and after graduation, moved to Los Angeles to pursue something as a musician.  While there I recorded an album entitled There and Back.  A little while later I moved into my van with my dog, played all the contiguous United States at night, and then slept in parking lots and rest stops.  After a year and a half of that nonsense I moved back to Milwaukee and married my college sweetheart.”

Over 18 years, with two bands and eight releases, Mangione’s music has evolved into a lush complexity that combines these foundational pillars with maturity and time. His songs, rich with imagery, poetry, and mystery, create a communion between artist and audience, providing a “dwelling place” for listeners. Mangione’s sixth full-length studio album, “Blood and Water,” produced by Grammy winner Larry Campbell, features notable musicians and explores themes of sacrifice and renewal. His previous albums have received critical acclaim, with “Tenebrae” (2008) named New York Magazine’s pick of the week, “Offering” (2010) praised by Blurt Magazine, “Red-Winged Blackbird Man” (2013) earning four stars from American Songwriter Magazine, and “But I’ve Seen the Stars” (2017) described by No Depression as “a country-blues/indie gem.”

Show begins at 7:30pm. Doors, bar & concessions open at 6:30pm.