Where to See Music in Oshkosh

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The New Moon Cafe

Dr.Kickbutt's Orchestra of Death@ NewMoonCafe
photo from: www.newmooncafe.com

New Moon Cafe




Location:


401 N Main Street
Oshkosh, WI 54901

Phone:
(920) 232.0976

Owners:
Jason and Aaron Baer

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Interior Description:
The cafe is has an oblong shape and is pretty spacious in comparison to an average cafe.
The cafe has several tables and couches for seating.
The floors are a cool black and white tile pattern.
High ceilings.

Stage area:
Bands set up in the front of the cafe on an area that is level with the crowd.
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WaterCityGrill/The Algoma Club



Water City Grill

Location:


107 Algoma Boulevard.
Oshkosh,Wisc. 54901

#233-3004

Owner:

Ryan Nolan

Business Hours:

Mon-Thur 11am-9pm
Thursday: typically open later for live music
Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
Sunday-closed

Show atmosphere:

Live shows at the WaterCityGrill usually attract a younger, hip crowd but also draw in older generations who are looking for some good entertainment. Can vary dramatically depending on who is playing.

Typical Show Attendance:

Varies but usually the live-act to audience relationship is pretty intimate.
This isn't a huge place to play but some shows have drawn in an audience that
is nearly pushed out the door.


The Algoma Club( located above the WaterCity Grill)

About the Algoma Club:

The buildling is one of the oldest in Oshkosh, built: 1884.
It is the former location of the International Order of Oddfellows and the interior still reflects that history. The wooden floors, stained glass, and shotgun hole add to the historical feel of room. The Algoma Room is one large ballroom area, a middle section with a bar and seating, and a third room in the back.
There are two womens bathrooms and one male bathroom.
Enterance to the buildling is via a long staircase.

How to Book a Show:

Cover charge must be collected at door unless other arrangements are made.
Algoma Club does not collect profits from cover charge.
Fees will be charged if damages occur to property during show.
Promotion is up to musician/artist except for listings in Maximum Ink and the Oshkosh Northwestern. Since there is a bar in the area, drinking is allowed during 21+ over shows but artist/musican then holds responsibility for supplying people to check IDs at the door.

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Stage Area:

Sound Quality:

Resonating though the high celings may cause sound to not be heard as well in the back of the Algoma Room though sound is pretty decent.

Gear Provided:

There is no gear or PA system provided but the natural acoustics of the building are very good considering the high ceilings. You may also want to bring some of your own lighting equipment.
There is a dumbwaiter for a DJ that can be utilized for equipment if interested.

Show Atmosphere:

Varies depending on show.
Smoking is allowed in venue and it get can
so dry you eyes will burn at times.
Atmosphere is usually a chill-old dance hall feel, a cool unique place to play or see a show.

Typical Show Attendance:


There is 175 people that can fit into the Algoma Room as per City fire code.
Attendance varies on who is playing and how a show is promoted.


Fratello's

Andy's Automatics @ Fratello's
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Barley and Hops

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Typical atmosphere: Barley and Hops caters to a mainstream college audience. This is the place where you can see all of

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Peabody's Ale House

Peabody's Ale House


Location:
544 N. Main St
Phone: 920-235-4004
Owners: Wally Melchoir

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Typical atmosphere: A few visits to this bar and you will eventually know everyone.

Interior Description:

Wooden floors. Interior is decorated with old beer signs. There are several booths, a long bar and a long counter area where people can sit on a higher level area to see more of the bar. There is a single pool table in the back with darts and a poker machine. The place has a nastalgic feel without feeling crusty or outdated. If you come after happy hour you may have to kick through a pile of peanut shells that often pile up under stools.
Stage area: Shows are set up near the frontenterance at floor level. There is no permanent stage but a raised level near the front window that has in the past, held a keyboard player and a whole bluegrass band.
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The Reptile Palace

The Reptile Palace



Location: 141 High Avenue, Oshkosh WI 54901

Phone:
(920) 231-1296

Owners:
Beth Shubert

Brief History: the former location of the Lizard Lounge.
Shubert tookover ownership of the establishment in 2004.

How To Book a Show:
Send your package to:
The Reptile Palace
attn: Erik
141 High Ave. Oshkosh, WI, 54901

Interior Description:
Long bar. Skateboard on the walls. Graffiti everywhere. This place definitely has some character.

HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS: (3-6PM MON-FRI) $1.50 Domestic Bottles WEEKLY SPECIALS 8 PM- CLOSE WEDNESDAY- Captain Pints $2.50 THURSDAY-$7 all you can drink; Lite, Bud Light & PBR draft. *THURSDAY/FRIDAY/SATURDAY:FREE LIVE MUSIC

Stage area:
Small but this place hosts many lives shows and has had several big name acts play on its stage. There is decent sound hookups as well as a soundboard.

Sound Quality:
Varies. Sound can be awesome if you have decent equipment and the sound board is set up right. This place is vary long in shape so if you play loud music it's gonna be extremely loud in the front.

Gear Provided:
soundboard hookup

Show atmosphere:
dramatically varies between shows. This place definitely draws in different crowds depending on the music. Sure, you'll have your usual bikers etc. crowd but the crowd can varies from college girls to metal heads depending on the band. This place draws in pretty good crowds on the weekends.

Typical Show Attendance:
varies on the band, what day you play, and how well your promote yourself. (obviously).