Mile of Music is underway in Appleton featuring more than 200 music artists from around the country and the United Kingdom. Event organizer Kim Willems says the free event kicked off Thursday and continues through Sunday. The Indie-Pop group , The Astronomers, perform at 9:50pm Friday at the Paper Valley Hotel Ballroom Main Stage,. “The Astronomers, out of Fond du Lac, are going to be here and I think they are going to be a big draw,” Willems said. “They are absolutely blowing up and we are super proud of them.” The Astronomers will also perform at 9:55pm Saturday at the McFleshmans’ Brewing Company stage and 4:05pm Sunday at the Lawrence Lawn Main Stage. Comprised of Fond du Lac natives Ben Baker and Michael Stensland, The Astronomers challenge the alt-pop space with their synthesis of unconventional elements in each track. “Their discography is unlike [anything] you’ve heard of” – Tongue Tied Magazine. The duo’s lead single “Overthinking” off their sophomore EP “Guess It’s Just Life” received substantial play on Wisconsin radio including Sunny 97.7 and 101.1 WIXX, reaching #1 on top nine at 9. The project boasts roaring brass sections akin to AJR, punchy vocals of QUINN XCII, and the sentiment of Jon Bellion. The Astronomers, paired with bass player/co-producer Ike Holzmann and drummer Josh Guy produce a dynamic, energy-filled performance, headlining venues including Titletown Green Bay and The Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin to 500+ attendees. “Bad Type” and “Hotel Rooms” the first two singles off their upcoming project have been in full rotation on 5 radio stations across the nation. The duo’s latest single “Turn Out Fine”, released on May 5th features LA-based artist Sammy Rash and is the ultimate summer hit. You can find a complete list of all of the performers on the Mile of Music website:
