CONCERTS
Dr. John
Friday, November 16, 8 pm
Turner Hall Ballroom | 414.286.3663
turnerhallballroom.org
Adorned with voodoo charms and regalia, Dr. John brings his unique blend of voodoo mysticism, funk, rhythm & blues, psychedelic rock and Creole.
Sharon Jones and The Dap–Kings
Saturday, November 17, 8 pm
Turner Hall Ballroom | 414.286.3663
turnerhallballroom.org
70s–style soul singer Sharon Jones rumbles things up with her superbly nostalgic band, the Dap Kings.
The Decemberists
November 18 – 19, 8 pm
Riverside Theater | 414.286.3663
riversidetheater.org
Following a SOLD OUT show at The Pabst in April, The Decemberists return with two evenings of entertainment: “The Long of It” (Nov. 18), highlighting the band’s epic compositions, and “The Short of It” (Nov. 19), focusing on the band’s shorter, pop–leaning songs.
Thanksgiving
Sunday, November 18, 4 pm
St. John’s Cathedral | 812 N. Jackson Street | 414.271.0711
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Thomas Bloch travels from Paris with his rare instrument, the Ondes Martenot, to perform Messiaen’s seldom heard Trois Liturgies with PM and the Milwaukee Choral Artists. Collaborations with Milwaukee Children’s Choir, The Bucks Native American Singing & Drumming Group and a world premiere by Wisconsin–born composer Ryan Carter round out this musical feast.
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Deborah Harry
MSO: Rhythmic, Dramatic |
 Deborah Harry |
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Big D and the Kids Table
The Victory Records Tour featuring |
 Big D and the Kids Table |
Jim Brickman: Holiday Homecoming Concert
Thursday, November 29
Riverside Theater | 414.286.3663
riversidetheater.org
For over a decade, Brickman’s holiday concerts have been musical homecomings for fans of the dynamic composer, recording artist, radio personality and concert headliner.
Cowboy Junkies
Thursday, November 29, 8 pm
Turner Hall Ballroom | 414.286.3663
turnerhallballroom.org
Grounded in traditional country, blues and folk, the Cowboy Junkies’ lethargic tempos and languid guitars provide a chill evening.
MSO: Beethoven 9
November 30 – December 2
Marcus Center | Uihlein Hall | 414.291.7605
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The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents all nine Beethoven symphonies. Don’t miss his final work and triumph over silence, the Ninth Symphony. The program also includes Bernstein’s Chichester Palms.
Casting Crowns: The Altar & The Door Tour
Friday, November 30, 7 pm
The Milwaukee Theatre | 414.908.6001
milwaukeetheatre.org
Contemporary Christian rock group Casting Crowns tours with their new album.
The Spill Canvas with Meg & Dia, Play Radio Play, and Treaty of Paris
Friday, November 30, 7 pm
Riverside Theater | 414.286.3663
riversidetheater.org
South Dakota’s The Spill Canvas (aka Nick Thomas) embarks on a U.S. headlining tour to support their forthcoming album “No Really, I’m Fine.”
The Irish Tenors Christmas Show
Saturday, December 1, 8 pm
Riverside Theater | 414.286.3663
riversidetheater.org
The Irish Tenors, starring Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns, and newest member Karl Scully, return with a collection of festive music just in time for the holiday season.
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The Knitters
MSO: Holiday Pops |
 The Knitters |
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The Musical Box
Lorie Line: The Glory Of Christmas |
 Musical Box |
Advent Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 9, 5:15 pm
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist | 812 N. Jackson Street | 414.276.9814
stjohncathedral.org
Join the resident choirs of the Cathedral in this annual holiday program.
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Michael McDonald: Christmas Tour
Ozzy Osbourne with Rob Zombie |
 Michael McDonald |
Trans–Siberian Orchestra
Sunday, December 16, 3 pm, 7:30 pm
Bradley Center | 414.276.4545
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One of rock music’s most exhilarating live bands, brings their critically acclaimed tour to the Bradley Center for two performances this holiday season.
MSO: Holiday Classics
December 19 – 20, 7:30 pm
Basilica of St. Josaphat | 414.291.7605
mso.org
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra performs some of the most beautiful sacred and secular music ever written, in one of Milwaukee’s most beautiful churches.
