The Train Station

05/20/2024

On a day like today is easy to forget some people do bad things, we live in the bad place, and a lot of us feel badly far too often. Sending love and wishing safety, kindness and comfort to all. Gearing up for You're Good Music Festival .. all I wanna know is... whose coming with me? 👀🥰

10/31/2023

Though it grew from the saddest of circumstance, We are extremely proud to be releasing the very first rise session record tonight at Delanie Rae - Record Listening Gathering . This would never have been possible without the strength of our community. Thank you!

Record Release information!

Delanie Rae Massey, a true Trans Soul Rebel, tragically passed on in 2020 at the age of 29. She was a fierce defender of music, community, the right to express oneself, and to love others in any way that's true to your heart. She left a trove of brilliant and honest songwriting behind. This record is an attempt to gather what remained of her voice and present it in the best possible way for those who need to hear her words, and know they are not alone.

Rest in Power, Delanie. All proceeds will go towards lgbtq+ rights and support groups in perpetuity.

We will be hosting a listening gathering The Train Station on Halloween Delanie Rae - Record Listening Gathering

Pre-order link listed in the comments (cds will ship within a couple weeks for the Halloween Release Date)

09/18/2023

We've been wrapping up a number of projects we're excited to share with you. This one was a really fun and special way to highlight the energy and community at Appleton Beer Factory. We really value working with a venue that treats artists and their teams right. Cheers! 🍻

Also special thanks to Feed the Dog for letting us capture and mix a live performance of their song "Moonshiner"

(p.s. let us know if you have any video needs/ideas)

07/06/2023

The shows at the canopy at River Forest Campground and Rafts have been absolutely beautiful. Original Bands that want to come up and vibe drop a comment !

05/15/2023

We had so much fun working with Horace Greene! Show them some love!
Full youtube session in the comments!

Big thanks to River Forest Campground and Rafts for helping to sponsor this session! Lovely folks putting on their first festival in a couple weeks.
Festival link in the comments!

05/12/2023

We'll see ya out on our favorite patio all summer long 😁

🖐High Five Friday!
We can't wait to see you all movin' and groovin' on our patio this summer. Announcing our 2023 Summer Concert Series lineup!
☮️❤️🎶

05/05/2023

05/02/2023

We are super excited to be running production at this festival with so many of our favorite people!
Want to go camping on beautiful grounds? You're good!
Want original Wisconsin music? You're good!
Prefer to stay in a cabin? You're good!
Locally crafted beer? You're good!
Intimate family community fest vibes? You're good!
Comedy, fire performance, art vendors and just all around good vibes? You're good!

There are limited tickets for this event, scoop yours up quick to make sure you're good! ❤️

03/19/2023

We are so excited to bring you the first episode of Rise Sessions!
Michael Grabner is such a gifted songwriter and a delightful human being.

We've also taken some time to address some of the questions we've been getting about what we are doing as a collective. We couldn't be more grateful for your support over the years and the direction things are going feels really special.

Enjoy

01/19/2023

It is always such a pleasure to work with an incredible songwriter and human like Michael Grabner.
Yesterday marked a day in history for The Train Station and we are so happy to finally put these big plans in action with such a talented local artist.
Our team absolutely cannot wait to show you what we have been working on.
Cheers to a new era for us, and new opportunities for this community.

📷: Cierra Jade Schrandt

01/13/2023

Wow, what an insane time we had running production and recording Porky's Groove Machine at Appleton Beer Factory. We put together this video to showcase the talent and incredible music scene we are so lucky to have here in Appleton. The support from the community in our leap to start this new production journey has been nothing short of amazing. After months of hammering out the details and help from some of our friends and colleagues at local businesses, we are finally ready to put this part of the plan into action. In the New Year we will be producing live video sessions, photography, and getting back into the studio. We have been breathing some new life into our space, building our team, and we might just have a few more surprises and announcements up our sleeves ;)

Stay tuned, and thank you for your support 🎉
The Train Station team

08/26/2022

Huge thank you to all who rose with us on Sunday!
Our community spirit was palpable every moment of the day.
The Train Station team could not be more stoked about how everything came together.

Our partnership with The ARTS Incorporated blossoming into this beautiful event is more than we could dream of. Their exhaustive work coordinating all of the donations, workshops, and volunteers deserves all of our gratitude.

Fox Valley Audio Visual, FASTSIGNS, and J.Geiger Consulting Inc. added tremendous production value with their gifts and we are so incredibly grateful. Great companies lead but fantastic people!

The Stage!
We heard so many compliments on the talent that graced the stage as well as the variety between acts. Y'all kept the vibes high all day. In case you missed the announcement, The Train Station is starting a new program: Rise Sessions. We will be offering free audio and video production to artists to create anything from 3 song eps and video sessions to full-length records and live show recordings!

Our goal is to produce one of these sessions per month in the coming quarters, and with successful releases and further support, increase that amount until our calendars are full of Rise Sessions for emerging talent. Every artist who participated will be first in line for these sessions, huge thank you to:

shrimpvision, Michael Grabner, Robin McDumphy, North Wind and the Sun, Boy Howdy Productions, Silk Stranger, Lunar Mothth, Walt Hamburger - Singer/Songwriter, Smoke Free Home, The Sinner and The Saint, Horace Greene, Cave Paintings, and Shoobie!

What's a great event without great food and great beer? Appleton Beer Factory and Caribbean Taste nailed it for us keeping everyone fed and satiated.

Let's keep it going for Trevor Clumpner, Ross Taylor Huff, and Grizzly Comedy for mc'ing the event, lifting spirits with laughter and vamping up the energy swirling around the park!

Dark Arts Circus and Jessi for all the side-stage (and front stage) antics and encouragement

Further thanks to all of our Art Supplies and Biggest Fan sponsors, this wouldnt be what it is with out you.

McFleshman's Brewing Co., Fox River House, Missfits Tavern, Amano Print House, Old Bavarian Brewing Company - OBBC
Panorama studio, Mile of Music Festival, Dave and Mary willems, Gibson Community Music Hall, Jess Grim, Electric Lounge, Steve Massey, and Form Etertainment

Thanks to Cierra Jade Schrandt for all these photos and for making sure everybody had what they needed all day.

As much as we are thrilled by the turnout and generosity shown by our community, we know not everyone could make it, so we are adding an fb fundraiser to help support Arts Inc. Workshops for youth, Rise sessions, as well as next years' Rise Fest. link below and in the comments

08/21/2022

We've been showing little snippets of the visual design aspect of this project, but today we're excited to share the whole picture so many people have been working on together! It is happening today! What an amazing community y'all have come together to build

08/19/2022

🎉Rise Fest Band Announcement🎉
Michael Grabner
Michael Grabner is a singer/ songwriter, and Appleton, WI native. He possesses a unique sound rooted in the traditions of country, folk, and rock and roll. Michael's sound would be best described as americana or alt country; He is influenced strongly by American roots music. Michael cites John Prine, Neil Young, and Bob Dylan as major influences. His unique vocal stylings, captivating lyrics, and intricate guitar picking engage his audience, whether they are listening to him live or through his work in the studio. Michael recently released his first full-length album, and he plays live at a number of venues and festivals in Wisconsin.

08/19/2022

We've had a few things shift around, stoked that North Wind and the Sun and Horace Greene will be joining us as well!

Here is the final
official music lineup for 2022!
See you Sunday ❤️

08/16/2022

🎉Rise Fest Band Announcement🎉

Cave Paintings

On stage the progressive-folk 4 piece band explode in visceral expression that has been known to leave even first-time listeners drying their eyes. Thoughtful word play and articulate musicianship reward careful listeners with an even more profound experience.

Whether crooning in a soft intimate environment or letting loose a sonic tidal wave in more raucous settings, the gripping movements and raw emotion of Cave Paintings leave a beautiful, lasting impression.

08/11/2022

Rise Fest Presents:
Biggest Fan Sponsors!

Read below to learn about some of the sponsors making Rise Fest possible.

Missfits Tavern is a dive bar located in Appleton, Wisconsin featuring rad bartenders, strong drinks, and live music.

Amano Print House offers apparel and merchandise printing, embroidery, and creative services with no minimum order requirements.

Fox River House is Appleton's oldest saloon featuring live music on the weekends and a rotating selection of the finest craft beer.

Old Bavarian Brewing Company's beers are produced locally using the finest imported German barley and hops for a truly authentic German flavor. These beers are produced at the Fox River Brewing Company under the supervision of Old Bavarian's master brewer.

08/04/2022

Our friends at McFleshman's Brewing Co. are making a huge contribution to Rise Fest this year!
At their brewery they pay their bartenders a living wage while saving tips to support local artist and causes. Through the months of August and September they will be donating all of their collected tips to The Train Station and The Arts Incorporated.

Respecting the Beer. Making German Lagers and British Ales to share with the great community we are in! Come enjoy our taproom or beer garden!
We are an inclusive community cornerstone. Our goal is to advance the craft of brewing through both art and science. We are big fans of tradition, but not afraid of innovation. That, and we just really dig beer.

08/03/2022

🎉Rise Fest Band Announcment🎉


The Sinner and The Saint blends pop rock with more modern emo influences similar to that of Modern Baseball and The Front Bottoms.

Started in 2015 as a solo project by front man Brandt Bailey (vocals, guitar), the band has grown to a five piece with members Nik Wrench (Bass, vocals), Natalie Hoffman (keys, vocals), Slayder Smet (lead guitar), and Tom Zwicker (drums) filling out the lineup. They released their debut EP Okay-ish in fall of 2019, and has since released 2 singles in the time since, with a second EP on the way.

08/01/2022

We're so lucky to have a such a supportive community for the arts! Each contribution combines together to make something truly beautiful. These are our Art Supplies Sponsors for the year and we cannot thank them enough!

07/28/2022

Excited to announce @ as one of the vendors for Rise Fest! Stop by their table at the event to learn more about the group.

Food Not Bombs is a loose-knit group of independent collectives, sharing free vegan and vegetarian food with others. Food Not Bombs' ideology is that myriad corporate and government priorities are skewed to allow hunger to persist in the midst of abundance.

07/27/2022

Stop by for a brew at Rise Fest this year. Appleton Beer Factory will be serving their delicious beer brewed right here in Appleton! Learn more about the business below.

At Appleton Beer Factory, we have an obvious and delicious priority - beer. Our goal is to put top-notch brew in your glass while putting you in a friendly and fun atmosphere. Appleton Beer Factory beers are crafted to deliver what is so often missing from many beers on the market today - balance. This balance was struck from passionate experimentation by knowledgeable brewers who have focused on respecting the ingredients they use and the people they serve.

07/26/2022

Introducing Fast Signs as a Community Stage Presenter sponsor for Rise Fest!
They were kind enough to make us a giant and awesome banner for the event! Read more about the business below. Thanks, Fast Signs!

FASTSIGNS® of Appleton, WI offers a comprehensive and integrated approach to help you deliver your message and connect with your customers. Our creative and innovative solutions begin with visual concept development through full scale production. Our local team will work with your company to create customer solutions that will help make your brand stand out.

07/25/2022

🎉Rise Fest band announcement🎉

Combining loud, distorted bass riffs, driving punk beats and raw, witty lyrics, Smoke Free Home slaps audiences with a sweaty, high-energy show unlike any other.

07/17/2022

🎉Rise Fest band announcement🎉

Hamburger - Singer/Songwriter
Born in Green Bay, WI; Walt is a musician with Wisconsin roots. Performing for the last 20+ years, Walt has gained a significant following throughout North America and Europe. In 2018, Walt became the first One Week Records artist to release a 2nd album, "You Aren't Here." His first One Week Record came out in 2015.

Walt has been involved in many projects over the years including The Hamburgers, Car City,Honor Amongst Thieves, Obvious Man Hands,and many more.

07/13/2022

🎉Rise Fest band announcement🎉
Lunar Moth
Spawned from the gloomy depths of basement damnation.... 
 Lunar Moth began its epic journey in late January of 2019. With the amiable, yet fierce vocals and fuzzy guitar riffs of frontwoman Amber Moth combined with the uncompromisable beats of drummer Gage Brunes and distorted licks of Bassist Mac Felckowski, this dynamic trio forms a new fusion of Doom, Garage, and Psych you can go home and tell your parents about. 
 Lunar Moth’s prime directive is to create a solstice for the audience amidst a chaos of distortion and reverb, and to provide a unique experience in which we all can revel.

07/08/2022

🎉Rise Fest band announcement🎉

Boy Howdy Productions

You may recognize Boy Howdy as the cowboy behind the pedal steel guitar in Wisconsin's premiere power-twang group, Dusk. He grew up in the small town of Freedom, WI, spending most of his time under a pile of dollar-bin country records. Now he's steppin out on his own to bring you his fresh take on classic country and h***y tonk with his debut solo album "Essential Country".