WMSE 91.7FM’s Backyard BBQ returns on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Humboldt Park in Bay View. The free, family-friendly music festival, now in its 15th year, is presented by Lakefront Brewery and Gruber Law Offices, LLC. This year’s headliner is Braid, the Illinois (with strong local ties) band credited with shaping the sound and spirit of Midwest emo and post-punk indie music.

Braid has played more than 600 shows worldwide and remains a powerhouse on stage, bringing decades of emotionally resonant and high-energy performances to loyal fans and new audiences alike.

The full-day lineup starts with The R&B Cadets, featuring Milwaukee legends John Sieger, Robin Pluer, and Paul Cebar. They’ll be followed by the soulful sounds of Moonglow, the always-electrifying Voodoo Honey Brass Band assembled by Jay Anderson, and the experimental instrumental stylings of Collections of Colonies of Bees. WMSE DJs will spin throughout the day.

The event will also feature food trucks, activities for all ages, local craft beer, and more, all set in the relaxed summer setting of Humboldt Park.