Altered Five smokes, smolders and burns like a swig of good whiskey. The hip Milwaukee quintet is known for its strong brew of tough, original blues and hard-hitting live shows. Blues Blast raves that barrel-chested front man Jeff Taylor possesses a "smooth, warm-toned voice as monumental and undeniable as Howlin' Wolf with the finish and flouring of B.B. King." Downbeat declares stealth guitarist Jeff Schroedl "reaches the high bar of mixed invention and fluidity." Fueled by a rhythm section laying down the deepest grooves this side of the MGs, the award-winning group has remained at the forefront of contemporary blues for over two decades, performing in 13 countries around the world. The band will celebrate the release of their eighth studio album, Hammer & Chisel, at the concert. Chicago bluesman Matt Hendricks opens the show.