Heart(beats) of the City

Lunchtime Concert & Food Truck Series

Every Wednesday, June 7 - August 30

Red Arrow Park (920 N. Water Street)

Heart(beats) of the City Milwaukee DowntownGrab your favorite pair of sunglasses for a lunch break in Red Arrow Park! Featuring a dozen local and national bands, this year's concert lineup has something for everyone. In its second season, Heart(beats) of the City powered by MGIC will once again rock your lunchbreak with get-up-and-dance music each week. Plus, we've rounded up the area's best street eats from 11:30 AM - 1 PM. Concerts start at noon. So gather your coworkers and MKE It down to where the beats are bumping! 

Food truck and entertainment lineups are subject to change without advanced notice. 

2023 Food Truck & Concert Series Lineup

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Rebel Grace

June 7

Amileigha & Jeremy of Rebel Grace
Food truck lineup: Roll MKE, Tots on the Street, Slo' Motion BBQ, Clean Cruisine, Jmakin' Jamaican Kitchen & Grill, El Sazón Dominicano, Azteca Restaurant MKE, Falafel Guys

Amileigha and Jeremy of Rebel Grace bring the same passion and country hits to a stripped down acoustic format. All the country hits working in true traditional gems with the modern hits of today. 

MetroFern

June 14

MetroFern
Food truck lineup: Roll MKE, Azteca Restaurant MKE, Slo' Motion BBQ, Jmakin' Jamaican Kitchen & Grill, Falafel Guys, Taco Barrio. Pedro's Empanadas, The Fatty Patty  

Delve into the relationship between jazz, funk, soul, and everything (In Between). Fern’s premiere album explores themes surrounding love and the roles that funk & freaks play in a wider social context. 

Betsy Ade & the Well Known Strangers

June 21

Betsy Ade & the Well Known Strangers
Food truck lineup: Roll MKE, Tots on the Street, Slo' Motion BBQ, Clean Cruisine, Jmakin' Jamaican Kitchen & Grill, El Sazón Dominicano, Falafel Guys, Taco Barrio  

A pulse-pounding, cello-infused, alternative/pop rock band from America’s Midwest. John Legend says, "She has a truly powerful voice. It's clear, it's precise, and it has so much raw energy!”

Zach Pietrini Band

June 28

Zach Pietrini Band
Food truck lineup: Roll MKE, Piña Mexican Eats, Clean Cruisine, Rose Mob Grill, Jmakin' Jamaican Kitchen & Grill, Falafel Guys, Double B's BBQ. Cocina Filipina 

Zach Pietrini’s Midwestern, indie americana songwriting aesthetic is the sonic embodiment of a well-worn denim jacket. At the forefront of the Americana resurgence, Pietrini—lead vocalist and guitarist for his namesake band—takes an everyman’s approach to the genre with a knack for honest storytelling and a wistfulness that comes across in both the music and lyrics. 

4th of July

July 5 

No Show - Happy 4th of July! 
Alyssia Dominguez

July 12

Alyssia Dominguez
Food truck lineup: Roll MKE, Slo' Motion BBQ, Jmakin' Jamaican Kitchen & Grill, Piña Mexican Eats, Troublemakers' Cocina, Falafel Guys, Double B's BBQ

With the release of her new album, Dance with Me, Alyssia Dominguez is bringing a new flair to country music by infusing a touch of her Hispanic roots. Growing up in a family deeply rooted in traditional Tejano music, Alyssia was always destined to be a musician.

Jenny Thiel

July 19

Jenny Thiel Group
With a special pre-show performance from the Navy Band Grand Lakes from 11:30 AM - 12 PM
Food truck lineup: Roll MKE, Slo' Motion BBQ, Clean Cruisine, Jmakin' Jamaican Kitchen & Grill, Falafel Guys, Rose Mob Grill, Double B's BBQ. Taco Barrio 

This jazz vocalist adds a touch of class to everything from classic American Standards to your Pop favorites.  Jenny’s silky-smooth voice will slide right into your heart.

Kuf Knotz

July 26

Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise
Food truck lineup: Roll MKE, Slo' Motion BBQ, Clean Cruisine, Jmakin' Jamaican Kitchen & Grill, Falafel Guys, Azteca Restaurant MKE. Cocina Filipina 

Named Philadelphia Magazine Best Rapper of 2022 1 of 10 New Jersey artists Kuf Knotz (Producer/MC) and Christine Elise (Harpist/Vocalist) have brought their unique blend of hip-hop, soul, and classical traditions to various communities. Releasing their highly anticipated third album "Hypnagogia" (2023), Kuf and Christine’s music explores themes of unity and the infinite possibility of creating a better world. 

Brewtown Beat

August 2

Brewtown Beat
Food truck lineup: Roll MKE, Tots on the Street, Piña Mexican Eats, Slo' Motion BBQ, Clean Cruisine, Jmakin' Jamaican Kitchen & Grill, Troublemakers' Cocina, Falafel Guys, Cocina Filipina 

Brewtown Beat is Milwaukee's must-see party band. Fueled by a wicked horn lineup and powerful rhythm section, the band performs a collision of vintage Jamaican Reggae, 2-Tone Ska, and popular Modern Rock cover songs in their own upbeat style. Upbeat, positive and fun! These cats bring the easy skankin' and 90s riddims to your head and heart!

Extra Crispy Brass Band

August 9

Extra Crispy Brass Band
Food truck lineup: Roll MKE, Slo' Motion BBQ, Clean Cruisine, Rose Mob Grill, Jmakin' Jamaican Kitchen & Grill, El Sazón Dominicano, Falafel Guys,  Piña Mexican Eats

The Extra Crispy Brass Band (or EC Brass Band or ECBB) plays New Orleans-style brass band music inspired by the great contemporary bands such as the Dirty Dozen, Hot Eight, Rebirth, and New Birth Brass Bands as well as traditional outfits such as the Olympia and Mahogany Brass Bands. 

Rob Knapp & the Soul Patrol

Monday, August 14: Downtown Employee Appreciation Week Edition

Rob Knapp & the Soul Patrol
Enjoy lunch on us, as we kick-off the 18th annual Downtown Employee Appreciation Week with our daily lunchtime giveaways at Red Arrow Park! Heart(beats) of the City powered by MGIC resumes Wednesday, August 23. 

Young, vibrant and fun, Soul Patrol is a 5 piece band that knows how to have a good time! Fronted by Milwaukee artist Rob Knapp they deliver a high-energy performance sure to keep the dance floor on their feet. 

Failure to Launch

August 23

Failure to Launch
Food truck lineup: Roll MKE, Clean Cruisine, Piña Mexican Eats, Jmakin' Jamaican Kitchen & Grill, Falafel Guys, Double B's BBQ, Cocina Filipina 

Failure to Launch is a popular high-energy cover band that has been rockin’ together for nearly two decades. You can expect to see a dynamic show of some of the most upbeat and danceable pop, rock, hip-hop, and country music of the past 60 years! 

Donna Woodall Group

August 30

Donna Woodall Group 
Food truck lineup: Roll MKE, Clean Cruisine, Rose Mob Grill, Jmakin' Jamaican Kitchen & Grill, Falafel Guys,  Piña Mexican Eats, Cocina Filipina 

With her unique blend of jazz, blues, soul, and pop, Donna Woodall presents lush, intimate vocals with every performance. Woodall established herself as a talented singer, bandleader, and songwriter in the Milwaukee music scene, with frequent performances at Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, The Jazz Estate, and The Blu.

 

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