Article Tag: The Brass Rail

Rachel Brandsness, left, and Angela Lese of Lips Speak Louder will play an album release show at The Brass Rail on Friday, April 25, alongside Brett Newski and local band Middle Names.

Lips Speak Louder debut album at The Rail

Written by Anthony Gadson on April 16, 2025.

Angela Lese is returning home to celebrate Lips Speak Louder’s debut album release. A graduate of Leo High School, Lese and Rachel Brandsness recorded...

Uncle Muscle will perform at The Brass Rail on Sunday, April 13.

Quick Hit: Uncle Muscle

Written by Anthony Gadson on April 9, 2025.

Power pop trio Uncle Muscle are back for a hometown show at The Brass Rail on Sunday, April 13. Made up of Colin Taylor, Kellen Baker,...

Clownvis Presley will be at The Brass Rail on March 14.

Quick Hit: Clownvis Presley

Written by Chris Hupe on March 12, 2025.

Parody and comedy clash with a tribute to The King of Rock and Roll when Clownvis Presley steps on the stage at The Brass Rail on Friday, March 14,...

The Forum at Electric Works will host a celebration of women on March 22.

Celebration of women at Electric Works

Written by Nick Braun on February 26, 2025.

On Saturday, March 22, HerStory in the Making will take place in the The Forum at Electric Works with all proceeds supporting local nonprofits “dedicated...

Ike Reilly Assassination will be at The Brass Rail on Thursday, Feb. 20.

Quick Hit: An Evening with Ike Reilly Assassination

Written by Chris Hupe on February 12, 2025.

Almost two and a half decades have passed since Ike Reilly released his critically acclaimed debut album, Salesmen & Racists, on major label Universal. Since...

Cliff Gaither, left, and “Cornfed” are shown during one of their performances as the two-man band Cornfed Johnson. Gaither passed away late last year but will be remembered with a show at The Brass Rail on Friday, Jan. 31.

Local bands pay tribute to a pioneer

Written by Anthony Gadson on January 22, 2025.

When I saw a post for a Jan. 31 show at The Brass Rail titled “A Celebration of and Farewell to Cliff,” I took notice. And when I saw the lineup...

Comedian Jim Jefferies will be at Embassy Theatre on Friday, Feb. 28.

Embassy book Aussie comedian Jefferies

Written by Nick Braun on October 16, 2024.

On Friday, Feb. 28, Embassy Theatre will welcome comedian Jim Jefferies to their historic stage as he continues his Son of a Carpenter Tour. The...

Garbage Greek will be at The Brass Rail on Saturday, Aug. 3.

Quick Hit: Garbage Greek

Written by Anthony Gadson on July 31, 2024.

They might not have cymbals, but you’re still gonna want to bring those earbuds when Garbage Greek stop by The Brass Rail on Saturday, Aug. 3. The...

Phil X will teach a masterclass at Sweetwater Sound on Aug. 9.

Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X teaches masterclass

Written by Nick Braun on July 10, 2024.

Sweetwater Sound will host a guitar masterclass on Friday, Aug. 9, from 7-9 p.m. featuring Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X. The masterclass will cover road-tested...

Messer Chups will be at The Brass Rail on Friday, June 21.

Quick Hit: Messer Chups w/Big Jaw

Written by Chris Hupe on June 19, 2024.

Russian experimental band Messer Chups will play The Brass Rail on Friday, June 21, with openers Big Jaw. Teetering on the edge of several...