WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

Tweet comments and/or photos with the hashtag of #MileOfMusic, and see them below.
Welshly Arms @welshlyarms
We are super excited to announce that we will be performing at this year's @MileOfMusicFest! Catch us in Appleton,… https://t.co/OU0CMval42
Apr 18
Betsy Ade & the Well-Known Strangers @wkstrangers
So pumped to be a part of this great event once again! The city of Appleton, along with all the @MileOfMusicFest st… https://t.co/daREbuNnNT
Apr 18
BLKBOK @blkbok
Just announced The first 50 acts for the @MileOfMusicFest and look who’s coming to town….. #blkbok #mileofmusic https://t.co/KjXeDo4WjP
Apr 18
Joy Clark @JoyClarkMusic
Let's go @MileOfMusicFest !🙌🏾 #mileofmusic #joyismusic https://t.co/vmF9BPM26Z
Apr 18
Mile of Music Festival @MileOfMusicFest
Mile 10. First 50. (And more to come!) 🎶🥳 Join us August 3-6, 2023 in Downtown Appleton. Listen on Spotify here:… https://t.co/cJVF2c3uo8
Apr 18
Mile of Music Festival @MileOfMusicFest
We can't keep it a secret much longer. 😜The Mile of Music Team is excited to share festival updates & our much-anti… https://t.co/RpY3yvYZ7L
Apr 6
Mile of Music Festival @MileOfMusicFest
Spring has sprung, and warm weather is on its way! 👏 We're gearing up for Mile 10 and doing a little spring cleanin… https://t.co/BiERwrNh0m
Mar 23
Mile of Music Festival @MileOfMusicFest
It's a gray day in Appleton today, but we're celebrating the fact that we'll be kicking off Mile 10 in just 150 day… https://t.co/8t72n72aPP
Mar 6
Mile of Music Festival @MileOfMusicFest
A glimpse into just a few of the 34 ice sculptures that are currently displayed throughout @dwtnappleton! Head outs… https://t.co/RBzM5vIjiS
Feb 17
Mile of Music Festival @MileOfMusicFest
It's been nearly ten years of music and smiles, We're just so excited to see you on The Mile! Happy Valentine's Da… https://t.co/oQW1DgjxVH
Feb 14
Mile of Music Festival @MileOfMusicFest
Six more weeks of winter... so you can find us thinking about this summer at Mile 10! 🎵☀️ #MileofMusic https://t.co/8B7Y0iSR39
Feb 2
Phillipmscales @PhillipMScales
Last night at @StoneArchBrews was an ENTIRE blast! Let's do it again tonight see you there: https://t.co/j4jo4a9dTMhttps://t.co/F45KimFygd
Feb 1
WLUK-TV FOX 11 @fox11news
To provide fundraising support and to keep #MileofMusic going each year, Appleton Community Music, Inc. was formed… https://t.co/C5tpkLWwpG
Jan 24
Mile of Music Festival @MileOfMusicFest
As the #MileOfMusic readies to commemorate its 10th festival in August 2023, Appleton Community Music, a recently f… https://t.co/ig6UjUMPzF
Jan 24
Mile of Music Festival @MileOfMusicFest
Learn more about Appleton Community Music, Inc.'s support for #MileOfMusic on Tuesday, January 24! If you'd like… https://t.co/e3ehFJfWUN
Jan 20
Phillipmscales @PhillipMScales
#appleton, I love you. Ya'll pretty much #soldout the first show so @StoneArchBrews decided to add another night!… https://t.co/LxVet7cQFp
Jan 16
Phillipmscales @PhillipMScales
Hey Appleton! We got a 🚨Low Ticket Alert🚨 for 1/31 at @StoneArchBrews! You definitely want to grab em before they'r… https://t.co/KyaWqDs6LZ
Jan 12
Phillipmscales @PhillipMScales
Stoked to chat with @TheAvenue91 about the @StoneArchBrews show on the 31st. What should we talk about #appleton? #mileofmusic
Jan 10
Keegan O'Brien @KeeganROBrien
Ending 2022 with a #MileOfMusic show from @the_astronomers! https://t.co/z0LJ8pL5H1
Dec 31
Mile of Music Festival @MileOfMusicFest
If you're looking for the perfect gift for the #MileOfMusic fan in your life, look no further than our gift bundles… https://t.co/PNS3lBpjbX
Nov 23
Betsy Ade & the Well-Known Strangers @wkstrangers
On deck! We are invading the @cityofappleton with the full band on December 3rd at the wonderful Gibson Community M… https://t.co/AF90wblUwb
Nov 19

Your (Gotta Get Here) Guide to New Year’s Encore Eve!

Posted Dec 12, 2018
Blog

Ring in 2019 Mile-Style!

Snoozing on the Couch or Celebrating with The Mile?

Still contemplating your plans for New Year’s Eve? Think about it this way: you can stay home and try your darndest to keep your eyelids from closing until the ball drops OR you can put on your party hat, live it up a little and be part of an unforgettable calendar-flippin’ celebration coming to Downtown Appleton on December 31!

We’ve put together this handy guide to show you what makes the sixth annual New Year’s Encore Eve concert event your ticket to a memorable start to 2019 with a jam-packed night of music, entertainment and all-around merriment.

Purchase Tickets Here!

The Emcee

In true Mile fashion, we like to bring back the artists who really knock our fans’ socks off at the summer festival. One of the names we hear over and over again? Dan Rodriguez! Fresh off his sold-out holiday show at the Lawrence Memorial Chapel, Rodriguez will serve as Master of Ceremonies throughout the evening, guiding us toward the midnight hour with his wit, charm and mesmerizing vocals between performances. Although he’s not slated for a full set, you can expect some songs – and maybe a collaboration or two – from the Minneapolis-based crooner who’s performed and wowed at every Mile since 2014!

The Pop-Up Performances

She received rave reviews last summer at Mile 6 and now Tae is returning to serenade us with her powerful (just 20-year-old!) voice. She’ll be performing before the start of the 8 p.m. concert event from about 7:15-7:45 p.m. to greet guests and will join us again later for a few more songs. Adding to the pop-up performances, popular duo Kyle Megna (vocals, guitar) and Ross Catterton (saxophone) will hop on the acoustic train and share some of their musical magic.

Check out our Spotify playlist for New Year’s Encore Eve!

 

The Headlining Artists

We put an incredible amount of effort in to searching for standout talent to play at Mile of Music, and for many of the artists who come in August, hearing them once just isn’t enough! We’ve invited four Mile 6 favorites – acts who’ve really turned our heads – back to Appleton and must say we feel pretty ecstatic that all of them have chosen to ring in the New Year right here with us.

C2 & the Brothers Reed
Hailing from the Bluegrass State, this four-man group (technically five) first met for a jam session in 2013, opened for a band just a few days later and set out on the road in an old Astro van without looking back. The combo of Cameron Clark (vocals, bass), Kelly Reed (guitar), James Weishar (keys) and Kody Reed (drums) has worked since day one, creating a smooth sound of gritty rock ‘n roll meets 1960s/1970s soul. By year two, C2 was putting on 250-plus shows across the U.S., and the group has since shared the stage with Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots), Moon Taxi, Eddie Money and Warrant. Oh, and that fifth member? That’s Paul Thunderhawk. He’s an honorary mannequin mascot who travels with C2 and proudly sits on stage during every show. SNEAK PREVIEW: Check out their video for “Karma”

Chestnut Grove
Calling the small Pennsylvania town of Perkiomenville (which also doubles as the title of the band’s first album) home, this group of best friends met in high school and found a common bond in their love for rock ‘n roll. The band got its start on the local music scene and quickly formed a following, branching out to headline shows in Philly and across the U.S. on bigger stages like the Trocadero and World Café Live. Busy touring in support of the EP “Black Champagne,” Chestnut Grove features the musical talents of John Tyler, James Daniels, Dee Gerhart, Zach Winkler and Gary Geers. The band has shared the bill with acts like The Hooters, Cyril Neville & the RSB and Mile of Music favorite Wild Adriatic. SNEAK PREVIEW: Check out Chestnut Grove’s video for “Newspaper Hats”.

The Brothers Footman
It’s a sound they like to call “rockhopfunksoultry” or simply “summa music” … some of this and some of that. Indianapolis-based brothers Dikembe, Gerald (G), Michah (Sauce) and Joshua (Bubby) were surrounded by and always experimenting with music as kids, and the thing that really sealed the deal for their future pursuits was when all four siblings received instruments for Christmas. Unapologetically themselves with an authenticity that comes through in every song, The Brothers Footman are joined by Zach Craft on guitar and Don (Tank) on drums. They set out on a nationwide tour in 2018 with a stop at CMA Fest in Nashville and some major buzz surrounding their hit singles “Clear Country Sky” and “Lil Mo Time.” SNEAK PREVIEW: Check out their video for “Clear Country Sky”.

Elliott Blaufuss
Fast forward from the days when Blaufuss started out singing in the dingy basements of small, Minneapolis area bars to a more recent gig at Radio City Music Hall where he was the musical director and multi-instrumentalist for Eric Hutchinson. He’s covered a lot of ground since his music career first took off! Currently working on his third solo effort while he calls Nashville home, Blaufuss has blended his vocals with guitar, keys, bass, Hammond organ and squeezebox to perform in some of the dirtiest clubs to the ritziest hotels around the world. His touring schedule has included stops with Hutchinson in support of Kelly Clarkson and Pentatonix as well as shows with Matt Nathanson and Phillip Phillips. SNEAK PREVIEW: Check out their video for “The Palm of Your Hand”!

 

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The Ambiance

Featuring newly renovated spaces throughout, the Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley has served as the perfect place to put on a party since New Year’s Encore Eve first began! The headlining bands will perform inside the beautiful Grand Ballroom and pop-up performances will take place in the Hotel’s festive lobby area. Check out other spaces, too, as the Clubhouse will once again feature A-Town Unplugged and dinner reservations can be made at the legendary Vince Lombardi’s Steakhouse.

The Midnight Celebration

That ball drop on TV’s got nothin’ on the midnight festivities planned for our guests at New Year’s Encore Eve! Prepare to welcome the New Year with a countdown, balloon drop, midnight champagne toast and special rendition of Auld Lang Syne from the artists. Plus, jump in the new-and-improved photo booth and capture some of the first moments of 2019, thanks to Wisconsin Photo Booth Company!

The Sweet Treats

Craving a dessert or need some caffeine to keep you going as the clock ticks on? Stop by the Trilliant Coffee & Chocolate Lounge to consume some complimentary year-end calories … there’s no guilt involved when you indulge in some delectable treats from Crazy Sweet.

The Prizes

See if your name gets randomly selected for a spin on the Mile Prize Wheel. Every spin wins! We don’t want to spoil all of the details, but we’ll give you a hint. Think gift certificates from local businesses and Mile of Music merchandise.

The Value

Here’s the kicker: you get EVERYTHING that’s listed above for just $35 ($25 if you’re a Music-Maker!). That includes nearly FIVE hours of live music! It’s not too often that you can even see one artist for less than two Andrew Jacksons these days, so four headliners + two pop-up acts + one favorite artist turned emcee = an exceptional value!

The Room Special

Why should all the fun end at midnight? Stay over at Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley with room packages for two starting at $179 plus tax. Along with accommodations, you’ll receive New Year’s Encore Eve tickets (2) and breakfast on New Year’s Day (2). Book this package and add another night for as little as $69.

The Overall Experience

If you haven’t already discovered this at past festivals or other year-round events, Mile fans are pretty cool and bring a great energy that’s highly contagious. Combine a fun crowd, some fun artists and a whole bunch of extra touches and there’s really no better way to ring in 2019!

See you on December 31!

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