Lakeside Live Music Series

Jacob Fannin was born and raised right here in NE Wisconsin and has been writing and playing music the last 12 years. He has 2 original albums to his credit and appeared on Season 3 of NBC's "The Sing Off." Most recently, he worked as a vocalist/guitarist for Carnival Cruise Lines and was a part of the #1 rated Entertainment team among Carnival's 20+ ships (as voted by guests) during his time with the company. Now he is back in the Valley and is currently in the studio recording his 3rd full album. A full list of cover songs covering all genres is apart of his expanding repertoire.

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*Line up subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, live music will be held in On the Rocks Bar & Grill, 2nd floor off the lobby.

Danceable Party Music from New Country to Classic Hits. You'll Know Every Song In 2022 Backstage Pass preformed 123 shows all over Wisconsin. One of the most unique one man shows. SOUND AND FEELS LIKE A FULL BAND. Pro stage with trussing and video production and lights that rolls with every song. Professional full time musician.

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*Line up subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, live music will be held in On the Rocks Bar & Grill, 2nd floor off the lobby.

Jim Counter began performing in front of audiences at the age of 12 and since then he's opened shows for artists including The Marshall Tucker Band, Jonell Mosser, Toby Keith, Martina McBride, and Sawyer Brown. Jim and his band Riley Road placed first in 1991 at the annual state band pickoffs in Rhinelander, WI at the Hodag Festival. Counter also performed at the first annual 'Freedom Sings' concert in Nashville, sharing the stage with artists Kim Richey, Steve Earle, and John Kay of Steppenwolf. He sang the National Anthem to sellout crowds in pro football for the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears, pro baseball for the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves, Collegiate Hockey, the Nashville Sounds AAA baseball team, and with his brother Mike Counter at a Brett Favre Celebrity Softball Game.

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*Line up subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, live music will be held in On the Rocks Bar & Grill, 2nd floor off the lobby.

Nicki Sims has developed a reputation in Green Bay/Fox Cities and many other cities in Wisconsin and beyond for his proven entertainment formula that keeps people smiling and entertained for marathon hours. It is not uncommon for folks in the audience to say “Wow! Nicki, I love your music!” What makes a Nicki Sims performance so special? Outstanding vocals, stellar guitar playing, and a seemingly endless list of songs are just the start. This is music you love, played by someone who love the music too!

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*Line up subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, live music will be held in On the Rocks Bar & Grill, 2nd floor off the lobby.

Happy Hour Heroes is the acoustic-rock side project of Jason Schaefer and Tony Ellenbecker of the Appleton based band "The Bomb," basically, the singer and guitar player from The Bomb doing the "unplugged" thing for the past 5 years. They play a fun sing-a-long variety of acoustic rock/country favorites spanning six decades from artists such as: Dave Matthews, Zac Brown Band, Jack Johnson, Keith Urban, John Mayer, Oasis, America, The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and many many more! They also have a large song list printed out for audience members to request songs from, which is a lot of fun!

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*Line up subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, live music will be held in On the Rocks Bar & Grill, 2nd floor off the lobby.

5-time WAMI nominated guitarist of the year and frontman for Star Six Nine, this show will be Scotty Meyer solo.

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*Line up subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, live music will be held in On the Rocks Bar & Grill, 2nd floor off the lobby.

Singer-Songwriter from Fond du Lac, WI, featuring a wide range song selection and heavy soul influence.

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*Line up subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, live music will be held in On the Rocks Bar & Grill, 2nd floor off the lobby.

Music for old souls and young folk alike, Kylar mixes some original material in with many of your favorite rock, country, blues, pop/hip hop songs; she may even introduce you to a couple new favorites!

Born in West Virginia, Kylar moved several times while growing up, taking observations and experiences from each person and place she came to know. This can be seen in her songwriting which is highly personal yet universally applicable. She writes primarily for herself, processing life and all of the emotions that come with it, but ultimately her writing is for those who listen. It is her hope that listeners find something relatable & beautiful within her lyrics.

Come spend the evening with her & support your local establishment while enjoying some live acoustic entertainment!

Andy Braun is a singer/songwriter with a folk-rock feel. He plays a wide variety of cover songs as well as insightful originals. Influences range from the Beatles to Neil Young to Townes Van Zandt. He started playing guitar and performing when he was in high school, and has played and sung in a variety of bands and musical groups ever since. He does solo acoustic covers on guitar (and harmonica) of Johnny Cash, CCR, Beatles, Neil Young, Jimmy Buffett, Tom Petty, and many more artists. Andy was nominated for a 2020 WAMI award in the Christian/Gospel category as a part of Branches Band.

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*Line up subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, live music will be held in On the Rocks Bar & Grill, 2nd floor off the lobby.

No stranger to the stage, Chris enjoys performing and the energy between the audience and the performer. He has enjoyed much success and a rich variety of musical experiences in the great state of Wisconsin. Chris brings the tradition of good classic music and mixes it up with new favorites to make a sweet cocktail of fun for all.

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*Line up subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, live music will be held in On the Rocks Bar & Grill, 2nd floor off the lobby.

The Duo of TJ & Lynn features Diane "Lynn" Rulseh on vocals and percussion and Tim "TJ" Rulseh on acoustic and electric guitars, as well as the flute. They became a duo as of June 2010, and they offer a combined experience of over 30 years in music. Additionally, most of their selections are aided by their own prerecorded rhythm tracks, which enables them to offer a full, live band sound that is still uniquely their own in a compact, affordable package to suit any venue. Their set list consists of many of the most popular Jazz, Classic Rock, Blues, Country and Oldies selections from the 60's to the present.

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*Line up subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, live music will be held in On the Rocks Bar & Grill, 2nd floor off the lobby.

Vince Strong was raised in Rhinelander, a small town in Northern Wisconsin. As a child, Vince learned to play the piano, and later discovered his other musical interests in singing and playing the guitar and drums. Vince has studied and graduated in 2 vocal performance programs at McNally & Smith College Of Music in St. Paul, MN. 1st in General Vocal Performance & 2nd in Advanced Studio Vocal Performance.

Vince's performance credits include: A Burning Hills Singer in the "Medora Musical", Solo Piano Entertainment in many clubs all over the nation including Nashville and Minneapolis, 5 years of Solo Piano Bar Entertainment on board Carnival Cruise lines, Dueling Piano Bars all over the nation including 4 inaugural seasons onboard Norwegian Cruise Lines megaliners, and many recording projects. Vince is also an accomplished songwriter with many songs in the Progressive Rock genre.

When you see Vince perform live he is a high energy interactive performer with a very wide range of song material, catering to just about anyone either doing his piano shows or performing with his band. Vince Strong has many unique musical talents to provide to the musical industry as he has shown thus far worldwide.

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*Line up subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, live music will be held in On the Rocks Bar & Grill, 2nd floor off the lobby.

Guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Cody James' warm, fuzzy blanket of pop and rock is supported by satin sheets of jazz and blues and topped with Midwestern-tinged pillows. Playing and arranging every instrument, Cody lays in a tasty bed of insightful songwriting that searches for the new and unexpected. Expressing himself through music since the age of 7 as an instant disciple of rock, blues, jazz, and punk, Cody regularly tours as well as writes and records songs as a full band. He released his pre-cursor EP Acoustic on January 28th, 2022.

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*Line up subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, live music will be held in On the Rocks Bar & Grill, 2nd floor off the lobby.

Danceable Party Music from New Country to Classic Hits. You'll Know Every Song In 2022 Backstage Pass preformed 123 shows all over Wisconsin. One of the most unique one man shows. SOUND AND FEELS LIKE A FULL BAND. Pro stage with trussing and video production and lights that rolls with every song. Professional full time musician.

LEARN MORE

*Line up subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, live music will be held in On the Rocks Bar & Grill, 2nd floor off the lobby.

Jim Counter began performing in front of audiences at the age of 12 and since then he's opened shows for artists including The Marshall Tucker Band, Jonell Mosser, Toby Keith, Martina McBride, and Sawyer Brown. Jim and his band Riley Road placed first in 1991 at the annual state band pickoffs in Rhinelander, WI at the Hodag Festival. Counter also performed at the first annual 'Freedom Sings' concert in Nashville, sharing the stage with artists Kim Richey, Steve Earle, and John Kay of Steppenwolf. He sang the National Anthem to sellout crowds in pro football for the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears, pro baseball for the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves, Collegiate Hockey, the Nashville Sounds AAA baseball team, and with his brother Mike Counter at a Brett Favre Celebrity Softball Game.

LEARN MORE

*Line up subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, live music will be held in On the Rocks Bar & Grill, 2nd floor off the lobby.

Nicki Sims has developed a reputation in Green Bay/Fox Cities and many other cities in Wisconsin and beyond for his proven entertainment formula that keeps people smiling and entertained for marathon hours. It is not uncommon for folks in the audience to say “Wow! Nicki, I love your music!” What makes a Nicki Sims performance so special? Outstanding vocals, stellar guitar playing, and a seemingly endless list of songs are just the start. This is music you love, played by someone who love the music too!

LEARN MORE

*Line up subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, live music will be held in On the Rocks Bar & Grill, 2nd floor off the lobby.

Until Dawn is a popular Fox Valley duo with a full band sound. Featuring the soaring vocals and bass guitar of Dawn, who takes on a variety of popular artists. Bill backs her up with guitar, piano, vocals, and sound system wizardry. Together they cover a wide range of eras and styles with lots of surprises.  This energetic duo is known for having a lot fun playing music and with their audience. From Dawn’s stunning dance moves to Bill’s bad jokes, come out and see what everyone’s talking about!

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*Line up subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, live music will be held in On the Rocks Bar & Grill, 2nd floor off the lobby.

Singer-Songwriter from Fond du Lac, WI, featuring a wide range song selection and heavy soul influence.

LEARN MORE

*Line up subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, live music will be held in On the Rocks Bar & Grill, 2nd floor off the lobby.

5-time WAMI nominated guitarist of the year and frontman for Star Six Nine, this show will be Scotty Meyer solo.

LEARN MORE

*Line up subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, live music will be held in On the Rocks Bar & Grill, 2nd floor off the lobby.

Nicki Sims has developed a reputation in Green Bay/Fox Cities and many other cities in Wisconsin and beyond for his proven entertainment formula that keeps people smiling and entertained for marathon hours. It is not uncommon for folks in the audience to say “Wow! Nicki, I love your music!” What makes a Nicki Sims performance so special? Outstanding vocals, stellar guitar playing, and a seemingly endless list of songs are just the start. This is music you love, played by someone who love the music too!

LEARN MORE

*Line up subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, live music will be held in On the Rocks Bar & Grill, 2nd floor off the lobby.

Happy Hour Heroes is the acoustic-rock side project of Jason Schaefer and Tony Ellenbecker of the Appleton based band "The Bomb," basically, the singer and guitar player from The Bomb doing the "unplugged" thing for the past 5 years. They play a fun sing-a-long variety of acoustic rock/country favorites spanning six decades from artists such as: Dave Matthews, Zac Brown Band, Jack Johnson, Keith Urban, John Mayer, Oasis, America, The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and many many more! They also have a large song list printed out for audience members to request songs from, which is a lot of fun!

LEARN MORE

*Line up subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, live music will be held in On the Rocks Bar & Grill, 2nd floor off the lobby.

Guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Cody James' warm, fuzzy blanket of pop and rock is supported by satin sheets of jazz and blues and topped with Midwestern-tinged pillows. Playing and arranging every instrument, Cody lays in a tasty bed of insightful songwriting that searches for the new and unexpected. Expressing himself through music since the age of 7 as an instant disciple of rock, blues, jazz, and punk, Cody regularly tours as well as writes and records songs as a full band. He released his pre-cursor EP Acoustic on January 28th, 2022.

LEARN MORE

*Line up subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, live music will be held in On the Rocks Bar & Grill, 2nd floor off the lobby.

Available Daily 4pm-6pm

At On the Rock Bar & Grill

Craft Pints $5

Rail Mixers $4

Call Mixers $5

Use entrance #2 and take the elevator to the second floor for a happy hour with stunning Lake Michigan views!

JUNE COCKTAIL SPECIALS

Vodka Strawberry Spritzer $8

Vodka, strawberry puree, lemon juice, cranberry juice, and soda water

Blue Harbor Long Island $10

Rum, tequila, gin, vodka, blue curacao, sweet-and-sour mix, and sprite

Blackberry Bourbon Smash $8

Bourbon, blackberry puree, lime juice, and soda water

JUNE COFFEE SPECIALS

Passion Palmer

120z- $2.50         16oz- $3.00         20oz- $3.50

Hazelnut Toffee Latte (Hot or Iced)

12oz- $3.50    16oz-$4.50      20oz- $5.25

Toasted Marshmallow Mocha (Hot or Iced)

12oz- $4.00         16oz- $5.25        20oz- $5.75