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Wisconsin’s own BOXKAR will release their long awaited 5th full length album Boxcar FIVE at 12 am August 20th. FIVE (hard copy) will be available at Exclusive Company, Amazon and CD Baby and digitally on iTunes, Google Play and over 300 platforms worldwide. This album is an independent release recorded at Studio H in Appleton, WI with Tony Anders producing and Engineering. You may know Tony Anders for winning the WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) award for “Producer of the Year”. Their last album took them all the way to finalists for the worldwide Hard Rock Rising competition (over 12,000 bands). This album will prove to be their best effort bringing the most honest, most diverse rock/pop sound yet along with a big label-type quality. “I’m Over You” has already been played on radio stations (WAPL, KISSFM, WIXX, 102.9 THE HOG…) with singles “Everafter” and “Live For Today” to follow.

To celebrate, the boys will be putting on a big concert in their hometown of Appleton at the beautiful JONES PARK the day of the release Thursday August 20th with release shows in Milwaukee and Dubuque to follow. Any inquiries/interview opportunities please contact Christopher Szebeni (singer/songwriter) 920-203-2546 / email@example.com


Downtown Appleton is full of delicious places to eat and enjoy drinks with friends. Have you experienced any of these eats and drinks in our downtown?

Want to enjoy summer outdoors in our great downtown?  Here is a list of fun activities you can do outside in Downtown Appleton. Great Outdoors: Downtown Appleton moves to the country sounds of Grand Union this Thursday in Houdini Plaza.

Join us in Houdini Plaza from 5:30 – 8:30 pm for some great country music.

For more about Grand Union visit their website. www.grandunion.net Boxkar is a band from Appleton who continues to spread their original music around the country. They have two albums out and are getting ready to release their much anticipated third with songs like AMERICAN GAME (the official Timber Rattlers theme song) and THE MESSAGE. They are played on radio stations in pockets around the midwest. This 5 piece rock/pop band has won WAMI Awards for BAND OF THE YEAR, ALBUM OF THE YEAR and VOCALIST OF THE YEAR. They have also been featured in the world wide distributed legendary magazine CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE with a full page article opposite that of JASON MRAZ. They have been selected to play on the mainstage at ROCK USA with MOTLEY CRUE this summer along with a full summer tour schedule supporting their new album! On june 21 in Houdini Plaza they will be featuring songs from their new album along with their previous two. They will also be paying tribute to artists that have influenced and moved the band forming a high energy, moving experience. Perhaps this sums this Wisconsin band up the best:

Boxkar celebrates the release that rock and roll is supposed to give from every day life and they do so in addicting fashion! -Jim Martyka, ALL ACCESS MAGAZINE, L.A.

June 14th Doo-Wop Daddies take the stage from 5:30 – 8:30  in Houdini Plaza.  Brought to you by 1150 AM WHBY.

The Doo-Wop Daddies, based in Milwaukee, WI, capture the demanding vocal style of Doo-Wop music with unsurpassed excellence. That’s only the beginning. The Daddies don’t merely recreate this classic genre, but have redefined it and made it their own — 21st Century Doo-Wop. The Doo-Wop Daddies’ live shows attain that ideal unity of masterful performance and entertainment. Combining elements of vintage and cutting edge musical technologies, The Doo-Wop Daddies produce an exciting theatrical show that remains faithful to the Doo-Wop style. For the music of the 50’s and 60’s in a new light that’s as fresh as tomorrow, won’t you please welcome The Doo-Wop Daddies!

See the full summer concert schedule here.

Enjoy 3 options for FREE outdoor live music this summer!

NEW! Lunchtime Live Concerts sponsored by West Business Services – Thursdays 11:30am-1pm.

Enjoy live music over your lunch hour in Houdini Plaza in Downtown Appleton (the corner of College Avenue and Appleton Street)! Bring a bag lunch, enjoy take-out from one of the many Downtown restaurants or purchase lunch from one of the on-site vendors.  Plus West Business Services will be holding weekly on-site mini hiring fairs!

The 2012 Lunchtime Live artists include: Walter Kukla & Danielle Delorey, Sly Joe, Dr. Dobbe and Russ Reiser!

Heid Music Summer Concert Series presented by Bud Light Lime, Mill Creek, Octoberfest and Fox Cities Sign & Lighting Services – Thursdays, 5:30-8:30pm.

Move and groove to the music of the summer on center stage at Houdini Plaza in Downtown Appleton (the corner of College Avenue and Appleton Street). Your favorite adult malt beverages, soda and water will all be available, along with food from your favorite Downtown bars, restaurants and vendors in the park. While you are here, stop in at the Downtown Businesses, many of whom stay open later on Thursdays to serve you!

Riverbeat Music Along the Fox – Saturdays, 12:30-2:30pm.
FREE Summer Music Series on the Riverfront following the Downtown Farm Market! Enjoy a variety of beats to beat the heat: pop, jazz, folk, rock, country & more at multiple venues along the Riverfront!

Read more about the Appleton Downtown Summer Concerts

Art on the Town

3rd Friday of the Month, June – September
6:00 – 9:00pm (June 15, July 20, Aug 17 & Sept 21)

Stroll The Avenue or catch a free ride on the Johnson Bank Downtown Cool Trolley to explore and enjoy rhythm & music, performing arts, visual arts and even the art of food & beverage!

Read more information about Art on the Town

Downtown Appleton Farm Market

College Avenue from Appleton Street to Durkee Street plus Houdini Plaza!  Rain or Shine!

Saturdays, June 16-Oct. 27 , 8am-12:30pm

Read more about the Downtown Appleton Farm Market
