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Early Bird Ticket & Plucker's Punch: $25 Ticket: $25

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Great Lakes Distillery strongly suggests you purchase tickets only from GreatLakesDistillery.com or this FareHarbor page. GLD does not sell tickets on any other ticketing platform. If you don't see the GLD logo on the purchase site, please check greatlakesdistillery.com or feel free to ask us before you purchase. Great Lakes Distillery does not advise purchasing tickets from Facebook, craigslist, eBay, ticket resellers, street vendors, or other private parties, and cannot guarantee the validity and subsequent admission on such tickets. These tickets are overpriced and sometimes counterfeit/duplicate that will not get you into the show.

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About

On Saturday, June 1st, in conjunction with WMSE’s Chicken Shack Radio Show, Great Lakes Distillery will release its third batch of Chicken Shack Straight Rye Whiskey, and hosting its third annual outdoor show with headliner Them Coulee Boys and special guests The MilBillies and Luke Callen. To round things off, the folks from City Lights Brewing Co. will be bringing out a bunch of tasty beers. Several local food trucks will be on-hand during the show to keep everyone fed.

Tickets for the event are $25 each and the first 500 tickets sold will include a Plucker’s Punch featuring rye whiskey. Great Lakes Distillery offers ample parking, however we advocate for a planned safe ride home and will have designated areas for Uber/Lyft pick-up and drop-off.

Them Coulee Boys craft a brand of Americana that blends folk, punk, bluegrass, and rock & roll. They sing their conversational songs in 4 part harmony, often with a banjo stomp and rhythm section punch that drives the audience onto the dance floor and into community. Their trusty van has propelled them thousands of miles across the country and into the hearts of strangers, who tend to leave each show as family. It’s music that creates community through the shared experience of joy and giving a $h!t.

Supporting Them Coulee Boys will be Milwaukee’s own The MilBillies. Established in late 2018, The MilBillies immediately hit the ground running, bringing their unique synthesis of traditional and progressive bluegrass to venues and festivals throughout the upper midwest and beyond. The MilBillies project a veritable wall of sound, starting with an intentional focus on melodic lyricism in songwriting and finishing with an unparalleled, action-packed live performance.

The night begins with Luke Callen. Originally from La Crosse, WI, he currently lives in Minneapolis, MN, by way of Colorado. A teller of tall tales and a singer of short tunes, his no-frills arrangement style is like a drink of water for those of us who crave something real and honest to listen to. The sonic palette pays homage to a whole plethora of elements endemic to the American music tradition without feeling derivative or landing too hard on any one side of the genre question.

Join us on Saturday, June 1st, at 616 W. Virginia St., to enjoy bluegrass music, craft cocktails, craft beer, and local food. Gates open at 5:00pm, and the show starts at 6:00pm. This show is ages 21+ and is on rain or shine!

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** Sippin' & Strummin' FAQ**#

How do I get my tickets? Tickets will be delivered electronically via your email confirmation. You may either print your tickets, or send them to your iPhone or Android wallet.

Can I bring my kids? No. The show is 21+ only.

Can I bring my pet? No. Pets will not be allowed at the show. Service animals will be allowed.

Can I bring in a cooler? No. Coolers will not be allowed, so please leave them at home.

Can I bring a lawn chair? Yes, small lawn chairs will be allowed in a designated area.

Will you allow carry-in food or beverages? No carry-in food or beverages are allowed. Those bringing in outside alcohol, may be removed from the show without a refund.

May I bring in a water bottle? No, but we will have complimentary water available.

Can I buy tickets at the GLD Tasting Room? No. Tickets are only available online.

Will bottles of Chicken Shack Straight Rye Whiskey and other spirits be available for sale? Yes, we will have bottles of Chicken Shack Straight Rye for sale the night of the show. Bottles will be placed in sealed bottles, and opening a bottle will result in you losing your bottle, and being escorted from the show. No refunds.

The concert is sold out online, are walk-up tickets available? No. For safety reasons, we are limited in the number of people we can have attending the show. Order tickets today so you do not miss out.

Is the concert venue handicap accessible? Yes.

Do you offer anything for designated drivers? At Great Lakes Distillery, we want everyone to enjoy our spirits in moderation. There will be non-alcoholic beverage options available for sale.

The show says rain or shine, but what if extreme weather cancels the show? We will reschedule and refund any tickets if necessary in the event of an extreme weather event.