CANCELED. Contemporary tones blend with traditional roots in Milwaukee's unparalleled Chicken Wire Empire. Since their formation in 2014, the Chicken Wire Empire has wasted little time establishing themselves as one of the hottest up-and-coming bands in the local and regional music scene. Members Ryan Ogburn (mandolin), Jordan Kroeger (upright bass), Greg Brundage (guitar), Jon Peik (banjo), and Ernest Brusubardis IV (fiddle) deliver their high energy jamgrass with heartfelt harmonies and earthy acoustic tones.