Thiensville Blues Fest Musicians:

Friday, September 12
7:00-8:30 pm
Main Stage

Altered Five smokes, smolders and burns like a swig of good whiskey. The hip Milwaukee quintet is known for its strong brew of tough, original blues and hard-hitting live shows. Blues Blast raves that barrel-chested front man Jeff Taylor possesses a “smooth, warm-toned voice as monumental and undeniable as Howlin’ Wolf with the finish and flourish of B.B. King.” Downbeat declares stealth guitarist Jeff Schroedl “reaches the high bar of mixed invention and fluidity.” Fueled by a rhythm section laying down the deepest grooves this side of the MGs, the five blues blasters hit the ground running 22 years ago and show no sign of easing up. Their seventh studio recording, Testifyin‘, was released in 2024 on Blind Pig Records.

Friday, September 12
9:00-10:30 pm
Main Stage

Founded in Oshkosh in 2017, Katrina deVille and The Nobody Famous consists of Katrina deVille (vocals/tenor saxophone), Kelvin Kaspar (guitar), Ethan Brew (bass), David Brady (keyboards), Christopher Scheer (drums), Eric Sperry (trumpet), Kurt Shipe (trumpet), William Hill (trombone), Luke Busch (tenor saxophone), and Dan Zaffrann (baritone saxophone). The ten piece troupe has seen many changes throughout the years, most notably vocalist Katrina deVille coming out as openly transgender in early 2025. It is with her rebirth the band takes on a whole new life, one of fierce soul fire and determination as it claws its way up the R&B scene.

Friday, September 12
5:00-6:30 pm
Main Stage

Unfettered by convention, blues superheroes Andrew Duncanson, Ronnie Shellist, and one-man-band Gerry Hundt unite as Dig 3.  Whiskey vocals, masterful harmonica, and keen original songs stay tethered to grooves only possible when the rhythm section is one person.  Walking the tightrope between urgency and ease, Dig 3 creates roots music with power and subtlety - perfected by decades of house-parties and honky tonks. 

Friday, September 12
4:00-5:00 pm, 6:30-7:00 pm, 8:30-9:00 pm
Side Stage

The Mighty Ms. Erica grew up in a family of musicians watching rehearsals and gigs. Her father is an avid record collector of the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s Blues and Soul music. Through those records Erica was exposed to and inspired by artists such as Linda Jones, Denise LaSalle, Gladys Knight, and Etta James.

Erica has worked as the lead vocalist for Phase Two, Darnell Kimbo Band, Misfits Blues Band, Brew City Rhythm & Blues Band, and The Blues Disciples. She was motivated to form her own band, The Mighty Ms. Erica & The Sound Production.

Erica has performed at Summerfest, Northwoods Festival, Paramount Blues Bashes, Rosa’s Lounge in Chicago, The Garfield Avenue Jazz & Blues Festival, The House of Blues in Chicago, as well as other area venues.

Saturday, September 13
7:00-8:30 pm
Main Stage

Delmark Recording Artist & Chicago Blues Legend Mr. Jimmy Burns.

Stephen Hull gives the blues community exciting evidence that the future of music is in good hands. Born in 1999, a native of Racine, Wisconsin, Stephen Hull started playing blues at age 14 and never stopped, taking cues from Albert King and B.B. King as he developed his sweet, soulful guitar sound. Balancing that with his absolutely stellar lead vocals and infectiously buoyant personality, Stephen has been rising fast in the blues clubs of Chicago and venues across southeastern Wisconsin. Appearing  in blues magazines such as Living Blues (U.S.) and Blues & Rhythm: The Gospel Truth (UK), Stephen has been interviewed by a myriad of media including Lake Effect (broadcast on Milwaukee’s NPR). From the Chicago Blues Fest to the Mississippi Valley Blues Fest, The Stephen Hull Experience is making headlines.

Saturday, September 13
5:00-6:30 pm
Main Stage

Win Noll & The Rockin’ Souls quietly emerged on the Chicago Blues scene about 8 years ago. Since then, they have become one of hottest, up and coming bands in the Midwest.

Win Noll is a talented, soulful vocalist and songwriter as well as a dynamic performer. The Rockin’ Souls, lead by guitarist Minoru Muryama, are all veterans of the Chicago Blues scene, talented and hard- working. They have played with a who’s who of Chicago Blues.

Win Noll & The Rockin’ Souls have appeared at the Chicago Blues Festival, The Cross Roads Blues Festival and The Old Town School of Folk Music Festival. They perform regularly at Orson’s Saloon, Rosas Lounge, Buddy Guys Legends, Johnny Blitz’s and The Lyran Club. They have one self -titled CD available and are currently working on a new release.

Saturday, September 13
4:00-5:00 pm, 6:30-7:00 pm, 8:30-9:00 pm
Side Stage

Mama Ginger & the Red Hots serve up a vibrant blend of Blues, Swing, and R&B, all delivered with heart and soul. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Erin Krebs—a WAMI award-winning artist whose voice channels the Etta's grit, Aretha's soul, and Ella's chops—this band brings energy, emotion, and top-tier musicianship to every performance.

Erin's original song “Ride or Die” earned the 2024 Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Award for Blues Song of the Year, and Mama Ginger & the Red Hots were nominated for R&B Band of the Year in the 2025 WAMI Awards.

With a red-hot rhythm section featuring Erin's partner, guitarist  Jeff Johnston they are a can't miss band for anyone who loves Blues, R&B, and Swing!