To quote the great Tom Waits, "I always thought songs are movies for the ears and films are like songs for the eyes." We couldn't agree more. That's why we teamed up with The Hotel Foster, WMSE 91.7FM and OnMilwaukee.com to present a live music series on selected nights throughout the festival featuring great bands from Milwaukee and beyond.

Each after party took place at The Hotel Foster (2028 East North Avenue—walking distance from the Oriental Theatre—and was free to anyone with a festival pass or ticket stub from one of that day’s festival screenings. Regular admission was $5. Passes and ticket stubs also entitled attendees to drink specials at The Hotel Foster throughout the festival.

Who performed at these after parties? Check it out:

Fri, Sept 28, 2012 - Crankshaft / DJ Mike Cactus

Sat, Sept 29, 2012 - Le Freak - A very disco party... DJs Asher Diamonds, Straka Kahn & Slim Brit (Visuals by Video Villains) 

Sun, Sept 30, 2012 - Calliope / Wilder Maker (Brooklyn) / Shoot Down the Moon

Mon, Oct 1, 2012 - Heidi Spencer and the Rare Birds / Bright Kind

Wed, Oct 3, 2012 - Hello Death / Hot Coffin

Mon, Oct 8, 2012 - MC Oneself / Klassik

Tuesday, Oct 9, 2012 - I’m Not a Pilot / The Living Statues / Kyle Feerick

Wednesday, Oct 10, 2012 - The Ragadors / Hewn

Thursday, Oct 11, 2012 - The Delta Routine Album Release Party w/ Hero Jr. (Indianapolis) & We Are Your Father 


The Live Music Series is sponsored by WMSE 91.7FM and OnMilwaukee.com.