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the Violet Hour

Rank #30 Milwaukee, WI Alternative / Blues / Punk

About

Members: Karen Muehlbauer (vox), Keith Bauer (bass), Ignacio Catral (drums), Joel Martin (guitar)

Sounds Like: The Black Keys, Band of Skulls, The Kinks, The Duke Spirit, The Kills

Bio: The Violet Hour brings blues, punk and indie rock influences together to craft their own brand of rock ‘n roll. With a love of bands like Band of Skulls and Black Keys, the female-fronted foursome create a dirtier kind of rock with a blues edge. It’s grungy and gritty. It’s melodic and catchy. A... See Full Bio

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Status

Currently in the studio working on our debut album, due out sometime this spring. Stay tuned!

Press

“Tonight was their debut performance at Linneman’s… and they ROCKED. It was awesome. Can’t wait to see ‘em again.”
—  Jeff & Debbie Show, 91.7 WMSE
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  • Sat

    May 25


    Milwaukee, WI, US | 7:30pm
    Two Bucks
    Milwaukee, WI, US
    Sat May 25 7:30pm

    Details

    Come and celebrate a blow-out birthday weekend for Two Bucks' one-year birthday on Milwaukee's East Side! We'll be playing a free show with two sets starting at 7:30p.

  • Fri

    May 31


    Milwaukee, WI, US | 9:00pm

    Milwaukee, WI, US
    Fri May 31 9:00pm

    Details

    Get half-price tickets to the first Milwaukee Boat Line Concert Cruise of the season! Boarding time is 8:30, and we'll be rocking the boat from 9-11. Ahoy, mateys!

  • Fri

    Jun 7


    Milwaukee, WI, US | 4:00pm

    Milwaukee, WI, US
    Fri Jun 07 4:00pm

    Details

    Our leader singer, Karen Muehlbauer, will be playing an acoustic set in the Wom!nz Lounge at Pridefest 2013. Come check out her set and then stick around to see Sophie B. Hawkins that night on the main stage… Because you know you love “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover.” Who doesn’t?

  • Thu

    Aug 22


    Milwaukee, WI, US | 7:00pm
    Milwaukee County Historica...
    Milwaukee, WI, US
    Thu Aug 22 7:00pm

    Details

    We’ll be playing at the Milwaukee County Historical Society on August 22 as part of a Milwaukee music tour celebrating our city’s rock music history. Details to come!

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    welcome to rn....best of luck...horns raised in honor -rick (SR)
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Q: Who do you guys like better? Jeff or Debbie on WMSE? (Jeff needs to get a drumset BTW)
A: They're both great, but I'm fond of Debbie on the air at WMSE. It's too bad she's not on the show with him every time. She's the yang to his yin. And he does need to get a kit. -Keith

Asked by Cedars and the Stars. Answered on Fri Mar 01 2013

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  • Song Plays 408 +8

  • Video Plays 47

  • Total Fans 296

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  • Facebook Likes 182

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