Summer of Soul – Digable Planets

Butterfly, Doodlebug and Ladybug Mecca reunite for their first Milwaukee date since 2017, performing Reachin’ in its entirety with a live jazz quartet. Spoken-word interludes contextualize each song’s cultural footprint—from Afrofuturism to beat-poet lineage. A pop-up vinyl market lets fans trade rare ’90s rap pressings during sound-check. DJ Kid Cut Up warms the crowd with golden-era breaks, and the trio ends the night by inviting B-boys and B-girls onto the stage for a cypher. The communal vibe captures the series’ mission of music as public square.