CANCELLED DUE TO COVID

All tickets have been refunded. Stay tuned for a reschedule date.

Porky’s Groove Machine has been getting both funky and silly since the fall of 2011. Formed in in Appleton, WI and now based in Minneapolis, MN, they have spent the last seven years performing everywhere from dirty basements to historic theaters, for audiences comprising anyone from middle school birthday party-goers to high-powered construction executives. While their costumes and sense of humor show their willingness to not take themselves too seriously, their dedication to high-energy and high-entertainment performances is anything but laughable. With classic covers, quirky originals, and synchronized dance moves (for band and audience alike) their live shows are a delight for crowds of all ages. 

Nearing a decade of trombone solo-ing and audience congas lines, they have not gone unnoticed by audiences and promoters across the Midwest: Porky’s has been chosen to support national touring acts like Guster Here Come the Mummies, The Motet, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, and The Main Squeeze across the region. As 2018 Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) award winner’s for “Best R&B/Soul Band,” they were one of three bands chosen to headline the sold out Wisconsin Funk Fest at Madison’s legendary Majestic Theater. It’s no coincidence that 2019 is the Zodiac’s year of the pig: with spring, summer, and fall tour dates lined up in support of Hello, My Name Is, their newest and most ambitious album yet, 2019 is looking to be Porky’s Groove Machine’s biggest, silliest, and funkiest year yet.

Brass and Bodyworks is a ten-piece brass band from Minneapolis that takes self-care seriously. Whether that’s in the tub or on the dance floor, this New Orleans-inspired group is sure to get you shaking your booty - or your loofah - in no time. A whole lot of brass, a whole lot of sass, and a whole lot of shaking your friend’s hand as you thank them for getting you hip to the sudsiest band around!