JULY 30-AUGUST 2, 2026 in Downtown Appleton, Wisconsin! 200 Artists, 35 Venues, 1 Great Mile of Music.

Alex Lopez, a tenor saxophonist from central Wisconsin, has always followed the sound and story of his music. Growing up surrounded by classical tunes and Broadway musicals, Lopez’s world changed when he discovered jazz. With a musical path as adventurous as his life, he studied at the New England Conservatory under Jerry Bergonzi, completed his degree at the University of Miami, and earned a graduate degree from the Manhattan School of Music.

Wayne Salzmann II is a Drummer, Educator, Author, and Composer who has toured and recorded extensively with Grammy winning guitarist Eric Johnson. He has also performed/recorded with Steve Miller, Kenny Rogers, Chris Potter, and many more. He has hundreds of recording credits, including a Billboard no. 1 Jazz record, a Billboard no. 1 Blues record, and feature film soundtracks. Check out his newest offering: “The Versatile Drummer Program”.