Milwaukee PBS Premieres Season Four of “Rhythm Cafe MKE” on October 15

MILWAUKEE, WI (Oct. 15, 2025) – Milwaukee PBS announces the premiere of “Rhythm Cafe MKE” Season Four on Wednesday, October 15, celebrating Wisconsin’s vibrant and ever-evolving music scene.

This digital series spotlights ten extraordinary artists whose work reflects the heart of the Midwest through song and storytelling. Featured performers include Orlando Peña (“The Midnight Purchase”), Lainey Lou, Maximiano, Brandon Payton-Carrillo, John Sieger, Bear in the Forest (Alberto “Bear” Kanost), Lucas LaBeau, joined by vocalist John Stanford, Ila Rose, Nathaniel K. Lynn and Mark Richard.

From soulful ballads and Americana roots to indie-folk and acoustic performances, “Rhythm Cafe MKE” captures the creativity, collaboration, and authenticity that define Wisconsin’s music community. Each episode offers an intimate look at the artists’ inspirations, followed by exclusive performances filmed on location in Milwaukee.

New episodes drop every Wednesday beginning October 15. Viewers can stream “Rhythm Cafe MKE” Season Four at MilwaukeePBS.org/RhythmCafeMKE, on the PBS App, or on YouTube.

About Milwaukee PBS
Milwaukee PBS is southeastern Wisconsin’s premier non-commercial media organization. It consists of two high-definition television stations, WMVS and WMVT, and four additional digital television services. The Milwaukee PBS stations are the area’s only over-the-air source for PBS and other national public television programs, and is one of the most-watched public television stations in the nation. For more information, visit www.MilwaukeePBS.org.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.