A Grateful Dead tribute night with local flair at Shank Hall.
Mike & Friends are set to light up Shank Hall with a tribute to Bob Weir, blending Grateful Dead classics with their own original compositions. This event, initially planned for January, has been rescheduled to honor Weir's legacy. The night promises a mix of nostalgia and local artistry, featuring the folk duo Wagon Roots and guitarist Chip Cruz.
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Mike & Friends "One for Bobby" Shank Hall - Milwaukee, WI Special guests: Wagon Roots & Chip Cruz Saturday, May 23rd *rescheduled date* Doors: 7pm Music: 7:30pm This concert was originally planned for January 10th of 2026. The Packers were in the playoffs, and in Wisconsin you don't mess with that:) (plus some of us wanted to watch). Nobody knew that Bob Weir would pass that night. As so to honor him, we offer "One for Bobby": a night of Grateful Dead in tribute to this man's legacy. Mike & Friends is a party band that plays an eclectic mixture of Grateful Dead and cover songs from an eclectic mix of artists and original music composed by Scieszinski. Mike Scieszinski is notable for fronting Wisconsin’s favorite Phish Tribute: PHUN. (PhishPHUN.com) He has fronted Mike & Friends on the side for nearly 10 years. Supporting Mike & Friends will be Door County folk duo Wagon Roots who will open the show, and solo virtuoso guitarist Chip Cruz who will play between sets. All tickets from the January 10th date will be honored. Tickets are available at all Shank Hall outlets, or by visiting: ShankHall.com
