Eric Barbieri Music

Eric Barbieri Music Vocalist, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist. Over 100 solo and band performances at Summerfest and WI State Fair since 1984. system. Pop rock at its intimate best!

Solo acoustic entertainer since 2009, also currently leader of the 3-piece band, "Eric Barbieri And The Rockin' Krakens." Eric Barbieri is considered one of the top vocalists in the area, and is one of the most well-known performers in the Wisconsin music scene. He has been the frontman/guitarist for some of the most popular rock bands in the Milwaukee area since the early 1980s, and most recently

with The Toys, The Barbeez, and Shag. He has received two Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) awards and many nominations through the years. Solo Show
Eric began performing as a solo acoustic act in 2009, and now plays regularly at some of the finest venues in the Milwaukee and surrounding areas, and is even building a following at venues way up in the northwoods. Expert, real-time use of a looper and vocal harmonizer adds to the live solo show experience without pre-recorded tracks! You’ll hear favorites from the acoustic hits era of the 1970's, as well as other favorites from Rock to Country, 60’s through the 90s. Duo Show
For an even bigger sound, the “Eric Barbieri Acoustic Duo” show is basically the solo acoustic show with a percussionist, which adds a full-sounding beat to the songs. People have commented that they swore it was a full band when first hearing it! "The Rockin' Krakens," Trio
For the absolute full band experience without the big-band budget, “Eric Barbieri And The Rockin’ Krakens” is the ultimate 3-piece band with electric and acoustic guitar music, bass and drums, along with full lights and P.A. The band has played everything from bars, private parties, and weddings, to festival headline slots. Favorite, recognizable hits from the 60s through the 90s, and the band knows enough songs and genres to custom tailor the playlist to most any event. Solo, Duo, or The Krakens… LIVE entertainment for any event!

08/01/2026

My solo show at Jackson's Blue Ribbon Pub for today is cancelled.
See you there Sept. 5th!

07/16/2026

Last minute show...
Attention Southsiders! Tonight!
Solo Acoustic Show at The Croatian Park Beer Garden in Franklin
6- 9pm

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UPCOMING SHOWS (updated 7/15):FRI 7/3, The Rockin' Krakens, Johnny's Bar & Grill, Mercer, 3rd of July Party! Outdoor sta...
04/02/2026

UPCOMING SHOWS (updated 7/15):

FRI 7/3, The Rockin' Krakens, Johnny's Bar & Grill, Mercer, 3rd of July Party! Outdoor stage, 7pm
FRI 7/4 - AFTERNOON, Solo Acoustic, Private Party, Fence Lake Association Tie-up, 4th of July Party, 1pm
SAT 7/4 EVENING, The Rockin' Krakens, Musky Jack's Bar and Grill, 4th of July party, outdoor stage, on Pike Lake! 7pm
SUN 7/5, Solo Acoustic, The Thirsty Whale, Minocqua, 9pm-12
THUR 7/9, Solo Acoustic, Manny's Parkside, outdoor stage, 6pm
FRI 7/10, The Rockin' Krakens, The Annex at Foxtown, 7:30pm
SAT 7/11, Solo Acoustic, Sunset Grill Pewaukee, 5-8pm
THUR 7/16, Solo Acoustic, The Croatian Park Beer Garden in Franklin, 6-9pm
FRI 7/17, The Rockin' Krakens, Watertown EAA Celebration at the airport, 4pm (Details to come)
SAT 7/18, The Rockin' Krakens, Little Silver Lake Beach Bash, Wild Rose, WI, 1pm-5
SUN 7/19, Solo Acoustic, Manny's Parkside, outdoor stage, 6pm
FRI 7/24, Solo Acoustic, Metro Market Bar, 1500 Pinecrest Ave., Steven's Point, 4-6pm
SAT 7/25, Solo Acoustic, Howling Dog Saloon, Manitowish Waters, 7-10pm

SAT 8/1, -CANCELLED- Solo, Jackson's Blue Ribbon Pub
SUN 8/2, The Rockin' Krakens, Port Washington Lion's Fest, Lower Lake Park, 1pm-4
FRI 8/7, Solo Acoustic, Metro Market Bar, 1500 Pinecrest Ave., Steven's Point, 4-6pm
SAT 8/8, Solo Acoustic, Howling Dog SaloonHowling Dog Saloon, Manitowish Waters, 3-6pm
SUN 8/9, Solo Acoustic, Howling Dog SaloonHowling Dog Saloon, Manitowish Waters, 5-8pm
FRI 8/14, The Rockin' Krakens, Wisconsin State Fair, Apollo Stage, 7pm-10:30
SAT 8/15, Solo Acoustic, The Thirsty Whale, Minocqua, 9pm-12
FRI 8/21, Solo Acoustic, Wedding, Door County
SUN 8/23, Solo Acoustic, Manny's Parkside, outdoor stage, 6pm
FRI 8/28, Solo Acoustic, Metro Market Bar, 1500 Pinecrest Ave., Steven's Point, 4-6pm
SAT 8/29, Solo Acoustic, Moose Jaw Resort & Campground, 5pm

SAT 9/5, Solo Acoustic, Jackson's Blue Ribbon Pub, Wauwatosa, 6-9pm
FRI 9/11, The Rockin' Krakens, The Annex at Foxtown, Mequon, 7:30pm
SAT 9/19, Solo Acoustic, Howling Dog Saloon, Manitowish Waters, 3-6pm

04/02/2026

Another clip from '95 at Barneys Oshkosh!

02/04/2026

Up North people! I'll be performing at The Thirsty Whale, Fri. 2/6, after the Pond Hockey tournament, 8pm!

UPCOMING SHOWS:Jan 24, Solo Acoustic, Manny's Parkside, 6pm-9Jan 30, The Rockin' The Rockin' Krakens, Heileman's, 8:30pm...
01/19/2026

UPCOMING SHOWS:

Jan 24, Solo Acoustic, Manny's Parkside, 6pm-9
Jan 30, The Rockin' The Rockin' Krakens, Heileman's, 8:30pm
Feb 6, Solo Acoustic, The Thirsty Whale, Annual Pond Hockey Tourny! 8:00pm
Feb 13, The Rockin' The Rockin' Krakens at The Annex at Foxtown, 7pm-10pm
Feb 14, Solo Acoustic at The Fox & Hounds, 6pm
Feb 21, Solo Acoustic, Fifield Sno Drovers Snowmobile Club, Winter Run Grand Finale party, Sugarbush Bar, N15764 Sugarbush Rd., Park Falls, 5pm

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