CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS - Brought to you by The Commercialists - 6pm show
2025-12-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-12-27 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
The Commercialists are a Milwaukee-based jazz trio whose goal in life is to spread holiday cheer through the music of A Charlie Brown Christmas by Vince Guaraldi.
Anthony Deutsch – piano and voice
Clay Schaub – bass
Patrick Morrow – drums
Come start a new family tradition communing over an evening of music, some poetry and perhaps even a sing along!

CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS - Brought to you by The Commercialists - 8pm show
2025-12-26 20:00 - 21:30, 2025-12-27 20:00 - 21:30

bar centro closed for New Year's Day
2026-01-01 20:00 - 22:00

CAMERON SPANN QUARTET
2026-01-02 20:00 - 22:00
Upcoming artist and Milwaukee native, Cameron Spann is a drummer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader. Spann is in his 4th year at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts earning his BFA. Prior to pursuing higher education, Spann immersed himself in the Milwaukee jazz scene, playing with musicians such as Anthony Deutsch, Mark Davis, Jamie Breiwick and many others.
Cameron is excited to return to bar centro to play music with the homies; Lucas Lebeau on keys, Russ Johnson on trumpet, and Liam Phillips on bass.

THE MOSLEYS - Americana
2026-01-03 20:00 - 22:00
A beloved Milwaukee power-pop band from the 90s, The Mosleys play a distinctive blend of poppy folk-rock with countrified and classic rock leanings, featuring catchy melodies, smooth vocals, and solid guitar work, often compared to classic power-pop but with a unique Milwaukee charm, making them a “best band to ever come out of Milwaukee” for many fans.
Members of this band have played with multiple famous musicians etc
including Robbie Fulks, Paul Cebar, John Sieger, Hal Ketchum, Joe Ely, Jerry Jeff Walker, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and the Spanic Boys.
The band members include: Bob Jennings on piano, Rob Gjersoe on guitar, Dave Braun on drums, Mike Fredrickson on bass and vocals, and Bruce Dean on guitar.
Original music composed by Mike Fredrickson

JAZZ GUITAR SPOTLIGHT - Neil Davis
2026-01-08 19:00 - 22:00
bar centro introduces; JAZZ GUITAR SPOTLIGHT beginning this month and running every second Thursday of the month through the end of the year. Each evening will feature two jazz guitarists.
Each month Neil Davis will perform at 8:30. Neil Davis, is a jazz guitarist from Milwaukee, the Jazz Guitar teacher at Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra’s jazz studies program and adjunct professor of guitar at UW-Oshkosh. He also helped found Milwaukee Jazz Vision, a jazz advocacy group. Neil lives with his wife and family on Milwaukee’s west side where he has a busy teaching studio called Neil Davis Guitar.
Veteran Milwaukee jazz guitarist Paul Silbergleit will perform his original compositions, along with fresh takes on a few tunes you might know from 7 to 8pm.

The Lucas LaBeau Quartet
2026-01-09 20:00 - 22:00
Anothe Berklee student home for winter break!!
Lucas Labeau on piano, fellow Berklee stuent, Zach Sorkin on drums, Liam Phillips on bass, and Jamie Breiwick on trumpet. They will be performing a mix of modern and original jazz music!
DOORS AT 7

TAEL ESTREMERA TRIO - The Music of Duke Ellington
2026-01-10 20:00 - 22:00
Tael Estremera – piano
Yanni Chudnow – drums
Liam Phillips – bass

Jazzy Joan Presents: Warms Sounds of Jazz from the African Group of Nations
2026-01-15 19:00 - 23:30
The vibe is friendly and social, and Joan invites you to this special night of recorded jazz.
Yes, it’ cold outside! EXACTLY the reason to join Jazzy Joan for her recorded jazz show this month, because she’ll be featuring warm and energizing jazz from the African Group of Nations and the diaspora. Joan takes us on a long-distance tour to hear Camilla George from Nigeria, Ray Lema from the Dominican Republic of Congo, Neil Gonsalves from South Africa and many others. These artists carry the sounds of their upbringing to a place all their own. It’s jazz, and then some.
About the cold weather… It’s also BIG SWEATER NIGHT, so wear yours! Joan introduces her recorded jazz show at 7:00, so get there early. No cover.

SPIKE and APRIL - jazzy soulful originals
2026-01-16 20:00 - 22:00
Spike and April glean material from jazz, swing and rock. They cover familiar tunes and obscurities. Set lists include their own inspired, finely-crafted originals. Music veterans Mike “Spike” Judy on guitar and vocals and April Pate on drums and vocals, create a laid-back mood filled with great songs. Mike has been in many inspired bands including “Spike and the Eargoogles” an improvisational group consisting of Milwaukees’ finest musicians. His Minneapolis bands “Up Simba” and “Laundromat Vacation” were assertively instrumental projects featuring Mike on electric guitar and bass that played some of his original compositions. He also was a founding member of the WAMI award winning Milwaukee band “Semi Twang.” April is a singer and drummer. Vocally inspired by Astrud Gilberto, Blossom Dearie, Johhny Mathis and Nat Cole, she has a smooth and genuine style.

MJI PRESENTS: KENNY REICHERT QUARTET ALBUM RELEASE
2026-01-17 20:00 - 2026-01-18 22:30
The Milwaukee Jazz Institute invites you to celebrate the release of Live in Chicago (Shifting Paradigm Records), the latest album from guitarist Kenny Reichert, on January 17 at Bar Centro.

Captured in front of a live audience, the recording showcases a band deeply attuned to each other, embracing spontaneity and the nuances of real-time collaboration. Featuring alto saxophonist Lenard Simpson, bassist Ethan Philion, and drummer Devin Drobka, the ensemble’s performance reflects the enduring personal and musical relationships they have cultivated over the years.

Reichert, recognized by DownBeat Magazine as “a distinctive player and composer,” blends lyricism with harmonic sophistication, crafting music that is both adventurous and accessible. His previous albums, including Switch (2024) and Deep Breath (2023), have been lauded for their melodic depth and nuanced interplay. Live in Chicago offers listeners an authentic glimpse into the dynamic energy and trust that define his live performances.

Based between Chicago and Minneapolis, Reichert has collaborated with a diverse array of artists and has performed at venues and festivals across the U.S. and Europe. This album release concert is not just a celebration of a new recording but a testament to the evolving journey of a group committed to exploration and connection through music.
We’ll be touring the Midwest and East Coast in support of my new album, Live in Chicago, which releases in January 2026 on Shifting Paradigm Records.

The Quartet features:
Lenard Simpson – alto saxophone
Kenny Reichert – electric guitar
Ethan Philion – upright bass
Devin Drobka – drums and cymbals

JOHN STANFORD - vocalist
2026-01-22 20:00 - 22:00
John Stanford, a trained vocalist from Rockford, Illinois, moved to Milwaukee in 2018 with the intent of becoming an educator. What started as a professional shift quickly became a personal transformation, as he fell in love with the city’s vibrant music scene and creative spirit. Over the years, John has accomplished a great deal—both as a performer and as a mentor—but one goal continues to drive him: building and strengthening Milwaukee’s music community through meaningful collaboration. Whether on stage or behind the scenes, John remains committed to connecting artists, creating space for shared growth, and ensuring that music in Milwaukee thrives for generations to come. John is currently serving as a voice teacher at Mosaic Creative Studios in Brookfield and a teaching artist at Kids From Wisconsin. John composed and released two singles in September 2025, “You Looked My Way” and “Slow Feet.”
The show will be intimate; John sill sing some of his favorite songs accompanied by the world-class musician Zae Will on piano. The style of music will vary from jazz, r&b, and gospel to Disney; come and enjoy the sounds of love and life.

HEIRLOOM - contemporary jazz
2026-01-24 20:00 - 22:00
Heirloom is one of Milwaukee’s most innovative and sought after jazz combinations. Each musician has a deep connection and passion for modern music and draws upon contemporary classical, rock, and indie influences in their compositions. Heirloom’s original sound captivates audiences through soaring melodies, intriguing rhythms, and magnetic attention to detail. Heirloom performs as a trio, quartet, and quintet with core members Ban Dameron, guitar, and Hannah Johnson, drums.

GARRET WAITE - album release
2026-01-25 20:00 - 21:30
Join us in celebrating the release Garrett Waite’s new record, Shapeshifter, which was recorded right here at bar centro in front of a live audience. Hear the full record played live in its entirety, along with new and old original compositions. CDs will be available for purchase.
Garrett Waite – guitar, vocals
Jamie Breiwick – trumpet, effects
Tim Ipsen – bass
Hannah Johnson – drums
Mitchell Shiner – vibraphone, percussion
Carlos Adames – percussion
$17 ADV / $20 DOS
7pm doors
8pm concert
9:30pm after-party
Bio:
Deliberately shunning category and genre, Garrett’s music features memorable melodies, psychedelic textures, and virtuosic improvisations. Not quite rock, not quite jazz, his compositions harken back to the fusion explorations of Return to Forever as well as songwriters like Paul Simon and Joni Mitchell with a forward-looking approach drawing on alternative and psychedelic rock acts like Radiohead and Khruangbin. A passion for world music infuses sounds from the Amazon, Caribbean, and Middle East.
Garrett has been a strong presence in the Milwaukee music scene since 2022, adding his versatile playing to original acts such as Match Stick, Craig Baumann & the Story, Mitch Shiner’s Latin Vibes, and Day Tvvo in addition to his own original projects. He currently tours with Nashville-based singer-songwriter Phillip-Michael Scales.

AN EVENING of SINGER SONGWRITERS
2026-01-29 20:00 - 22:00
Come get warmed up by the magical tunes of four sweet and talented Milwaukee singer-songwriters: Jordan Schuster, Yonat Piva, Bettny Roze, and Moldy Tates. Listen as silky voices with powerful messages are accompanied by guitar, piano and more.

SAM CATRAL QUARTET - original modern jazz
2026-01-30 20:00 - 22:00
This newly formed group of young Milwaukee musicians consists of Luis Solis Trinidad on tenor Sax, Liam Phillips on upright Bass, Yanni Chudnow on drums, and Samuel Catral on guitar. This performance will be the groups first time at bar centro and will feature Sam’s original compositions. Please join us for this special night that you won’t want to miss.
Sam Catral is a Milwaukee guitarist and educator with a degree in jazz guitar from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. He performs in many local groups and has a passion for music and improvisation inspired by many different styles such as jazz, blues, soul, and r&b.

Los Nenes Del Lago - Sabor Latin Night
2026-01-31 20:00 - 22:00
A vibey night of live Latin music & drinks with Los Nenes del Lago. Los Nenes del Lago return for another edition of Sesiones del Lago (The Lake Sessions) Part 3 — this time bringing their signature Latin blend to the cozy, stylish setting of bar centro. Settle in with a cocktail or glass of wine and let the sounds of bachata, salsa, and cumbia set the mood.
Doors at 7pm
$15 at door

JAZZ JAM - every 1st Thursday - no cover + drink specials
2026-02-05 20:30 - 23:30
doors at 7 / no cover

LESLIE VINCENT - jazz vocalist
2026-02-06 20:00 - 22:00
Leslie Vincent is a prolific jazz vocalist and songwriter whose warm alto tone and magnetic stage presence have made her a standout in today’s jazz scene. Alongside her 5-piece band, Leslie creates tunes inspired by modern-day living but rooted in the jazz, swing, and blues traditions.
Leslie performs across the Midwest and East Coast and has released two full-length albums, with a third releasing April 2026. Her work has been featured in DownBeat Magazine, and her original tune “Icetown Blues” was named “One of the Best Songs of 2023” by Jazz.88. AmericanaUK praised her voice as “Amy Winehouse had she gone full-tilt jazz.” Finally, her presence on social media has garnered attention from jazz fans of all ages, who love her original music. Beyond the stage, Leslie is a passionate advocate for the arts and a frequent collaborator. Her performances often feature cross-genre interpretations and a welcoming energy that makes audiences feel right at home. Learn more at lesliedellavincent.com

Le Fleur Quartet: Contemporary Jazz and Bebop
2026-02-07 20:00 - 22:00
Le Fleur Quartet is a contemporary jazz and bebop ensemble led by saxophonist Artrell LeFlore. Centered on original compositions, the band explores a wide range of styles from classic bebop to R&B, alongside a few fresh interpretations of familiar music.

TONE HOME - singer songwriters
2026-02-12 20:00 - 22:00
Engaging, relaxed and relevant to our times, Singer songwriters of Tone Home offer a deep and inspiring musical experience with powerful and poetic lyrics and harmonies.

Lovers and Friends with Faith Hatch - 7PM SHOW
2026-02-13 19:00 - 20:30
Ease into Valentine’s Day weekend with Lovers and Friends, an evening of heartfelt jazz led by vocalist, Faith Hatch, at bar centro. Whether you’re celebrating romance, friendship, or simply a love for great music, Lovers and Friends sets the perfect mood. This special Valentine’s show blends timeless love songs, soulful melodies, and swinging grooves in an intimate, candle-lit setting made for connection.
Ticket information coming soon!

Lovers and Friends with Faith Hatch - 9PM SHOW
2026-02-13 21:00 - 22:30

ANTHONY DEUTSCH TRIO - Singing Songs of Love - 7PM SHOW
2026-02-14 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for an evening of love and longing; American Songbook classics, ballads, a Beatle song or two, and perhaps a few poems!
Clay Schaub – bass
Devin Drobka – drums

ANTHONY DEUTSCH TRIO - Singing Songs of Love - 9PM SHOW
2026-02-14 21:00 - 22:30

FAT TUESDAY - Big Style Brass Band - no cover
2026-02-17 19:30 - 22:30
7:15 pm Second Line (weather permitting) meet out front!
Reserve a table beforehand at centro for a Jamablaya dinner special!!

Jazzy Joan Presents: Love Songs from the Lost and Found
2026-02-19 19:00 - 23:30
During this month of valentines, chocolates and kisses, Jazzy Joan takes us on a tour of love songs. Whether you’re riding high, bewitched, bothered and bewildered, or feeling low, there’s a ballad for it.
The gorgeous voices of Sarah, Ella, and Johnny will take us down the road of love paved by George and Ira, Rogers and Hart, and Irving Berlin.
We also hear contemporary vocalists Jose’ James, Martina DaSilva, Paul Marinaro and others. We may not fully understand love, but it’s certainly a trip worth taking!
It’s a delightful night of recorded jazz with commentary. Her show starts at 7:00, so get there early! No cover.

TLALOK RODRIGUEZ QUARTET - latin, r&b, jazz
2026-02-20 20:00 - 22:00
Tlalok is a bilingual singer / songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Milwaukee. Originally from Chicago, Tlalok comes from a long line of musicians dating back to his great-grandfather, a composer from Vicente Guerreo, Mexico. A century later he keeps the family tradition alive through boleros, bossa novas, and vibrant performances channeling the passion of his ancestors.
