Troubadours of Rhythm
Overview
Milwaukee’s finest early jazz, prewar blues and hokum musicianers! Specialists in the craft of hot early jazz from 1920s and 1930s Chicago when the whole world danced and listened to bands like Louis Armstrong’s Hot Fives. Our clients say “You all don’t just excel at music, you provide an experience!” and “They transported us to another time and delighted us from start to finish! Trust me, they are a mood enhancer; we love them!”
Reviews
1 review
Margo A.
December 7, 2025Fantastic!
The guys are pros! The band was communicative, ready to play when our event started, and engaged with our guests. The music was PERFECT for a company holiday party. Entertaining, lively, and appealing to all in the audience. We had 150+ guests, and the feedback was, great vibe! Thank you Troubadours!
Hired as: Jazz Band
Booking information
Price range: $1200-$3000
What to expect
You have just stepped back into time. It’s early 1929; the stock market hasn’t yet crashed, so the party is roaring and the livin’ is easy. You’re mesmerized by the wailing horns, pounding stride piano and the pulse of the guitar and string bass. You never knew how hip the “jazz age” was until now.
About
The Troubadours have been curated from the best musicians in the Midwest’s early jazz scene. We’ve played our music on big stages across the nation and know how to put on a great show, whether it’s for swing dancers, heavy listeners or mood music for your 1920s prohibition speakeasy.
Additional booking notes
We offer full sound if needed. If you supply sound, we will provide our own microphones (phantom power required).
Past booked events
December 2025
19
Friday
Public show
All-day event
06
Saturday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Green Bay, WI
November 2025
19
Wednesday
Public show
All-day event
15
Saturday
Public show
6:30pm - 7:30pm
14
Friday
Public show
All-day event
08
Saturday
Public Show
7:00pm - 9:30pm
October 2025
28
Tuesday
Public show
All-day event
10
Friday
Public show
All-day event
09
Thursday
Public show
All-day event
September 2025
27
Saturday
Public show
All-day event
20
Saturday
Public show
All-day event
18
Thursday
Public show
All-day event
17
Wednesday
Private event
All-day event
13
Saturday
Public show
All-day event
12
Friday
Public show
All-day event
August 2025
17
Sunday
Vintage Society Event
All-day event
15
Friday
Public show
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Influences and inspiration
You just walked into Chicago's Savoy Ballroom hoping to catch Louis Armstrong, King Oliver or Earl Hines beating out hot jazz, but delighted to learn that the Troubadours of Rhythm are great students of these masters. The best of the business are still relevant in the 21st century!
Setup requirements
Power needs to be available for the PA and speakers.
Minimal stairs are okay, but anything more than 5 stairs to the performance area would require an elevator for our piano. (Electronic keyboards did not exist in 1929)