Nice Ash

05/29/2026

We urge all of our patrons to take action in support of H.R. 2111. Please consider signing our petition in support of H.R. 2111—legislation that would establish a federal exemption for premium ci**rs. Your voice matters, and your advocacy is critical in protecting the future of premium ci**rs.

Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL), joined by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, has introduced H.R. 2111 – the CIGAR Act. This commonsense legislation would establish a clear exemption for premium ci**rs from FDA regulation, ensuring they are treated distinctly from mass-market to***co products and p...

05/26/2026

This Week Live at Nice Ash Cigar Bar 🔥🎶

Your weekend soundtrack is booked. Your chair is waiting. Your cigar is calling.

THURSDAY 8PM–11PM | Mark Sallmann
Acoustic guitar, a voice like warm bourbon. Mark brings the songbook — James Taylor’s honesty, John Denver’s wide-open sky. No backing tracks. No pretense. Just strings, soul, and the kind of classics that make you lean back and exhale. Perfect pairing: a mild Connecticut + old friends.

FRIDAY 9PM–MIDNIGHT | Warren Weigratz & Mike DeRose
Milwaukee music royalty in the house. Warren Weigratz — current leader of Streetlife, the Milwaukee Bucks House Band, and formerly of SweetBottom — brings that signature keys magic: jazz-focused, groove-rooted, never predictable. Paired with local electric guitar killer Mike DeRose for a night of pure instrumental art. This is the guy who rocks Fiserv Forum. Friday night, he’s yours. Close your eyes and let the sound paint the room.

SATURDAY 9PM–MIDNIGHT | LUCID
Saturday night goes loud. Female-fronted, powerhouse vocals, zero apologies. LUCID plays anything that ROCKS — 80s anthems, 90s bangers, and beyond. If it’s got a hook and a kick drum, they’ll own it. Bring your lighter, bring your lungs. These are Saturday night vocals you’ll feel in your chest.

This is what local sounds like.
No algorithms. No playlists. Real artists, real instruments, real room.

Support local art. Support local music. Support your little Cigar Bar.

Nice Ash Cigar Bar
See you this weekend.

05/21/2026

As this weekend dawns, please thank a veteran who was willing to make the ultimate sacrifice. Nice Ash will be collecting cash and ci**rs to send to active service members. I will match all cash donations and all cigar donations if purchased at the Nice Ash. If you have an active service soldier please get me their mailing info so I can send a care package. We will be open on Monday regular hours.

05/19/2026

Memorial Day Weekend @ The Nice Ash 🇺🇸

Thurs 5/21 8-11pm: Erin McGroovy — our veteran bartender goes from slinging drinks to singing 60s/70s hits 🎸
Fri 5/22 9-Midnight: Advance w/ Mark & Nick — Rock classics, blues, jazz, country, folk + harmonies for days
Sat 5/23 9-Midnight: Robert Allen Jr. — Soul-drenched blues, nonstop grooves, unforgettable show

We’re OPEN Monday 5/26! Come celebrate, remember, and enjoy the long weekend.

05/12/2026

This Week at The Nice Ash

Thursday | 8pm - 11pm
Barefoot Mike
Wisconsin multi-instrumentalist using a looper to layer funky, groovy sounds. Expect laid-back acoustic rock + pop covers and originals. Covers include Bob Marley, Paul Simon, The Allman Brothers, Smash Mouth, Jason Mraz, and more.

Friday | 9pm - Midnight
The Grimm Brothers
Wisconsin-based classic rock band with WAMI Hall of Fame inductees. Led by Steve Grimm of Bad Boy. Known for high-energy sets at Summerfest + Wisconsin State Fair. Playing classic rock, blues, and originals.

Saturday | 9pm - Midnight
Mick Heberling’s Jazz Quintet (MHJQ)
Jazz standards. Jam-band soul. MHJQ stretches the classics into deep, groovy, improvised explorations. Not your grandma’s dinner jazz.

Stop in to hear some of the area’s finest mixing jazz, blues, R&B, and funk.

05/08/2026

NICE ASH 20TH ANNIVERSARY
SATURDAY, MAY 9

LIVE MUSIC HEADLINER
9PM–MIDNIGHT: Pierre Lee Band
Featuring Mr. Untouchable himself, Pierre Lee
The party doesn’t stop until the music does.

THE CELEBRATION STARTS AT 6PM:
Beer Tasting — see what’s pouring
Drink Specials — $1 off Makers Mark & Tullamore Dew
Whiskey Tastings | Charity Raffle | In-House Cigar Ambassadors
Free Gift For Every Guest ( while supplies last )

Raffle Benefits: Ci**rs for Soldiers & Fluffy Dog Rescue
We match all cash & cigar donations for the troops.

Two decades of Nice Ash. One unforgettable night.
Starts at 6PM. Ends when the music stops.

Nice Ash Ci**rs | Downtown Waukesha
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05/08/2026

20 Years of Nice Ash Ci**rs
An Evening of Gratitude & Celebration
This Saturday | 6PM – Close

Join us as we mark two decades in downtown Waukesha with a night that gives back.

6PM – 9PM
Charity Raffle benefiting Ci**rs for Soldiers & Fluffy Dog Rescue
Whiskey Tasting | Beer Tasting | Our Cigar Brand Ambassadors In House!
Drink Specials

For 20+ years, we’ve collected cash and ci**rs to send to troops on the front lines — and we match every donation. The troops love receiving your generosity, and we’re honored to send it.

9PM – Midnight
Live Music by the Pierre Lee Band

Free gift for every guest, while supplies last

Your support means the world — to us, to the troops, and to the pups.

Nice Ash Ci**rs | Downtown Waukesha
Twenty years of community, one night to celebrate

05/08/2026

Live Music Friday
Dean Richard & Julie Thompson
Friday, May 8th | 9PM – Midnight

No frills. Just good music, good company, and a good pour.
Dean & Julie bring the kind of songs that make you stay for one more.

Pull up a chair. Grab a drink.
We’ll save you a seat.

05/07/2026

The Nice Ash Whiskey Club
Exclusively for Nice Ash Rewards Members

Our Whiskey Club menu is now fully stocked — just in time for the 20th Anniversary Celebration of Nice Ash Ci**rs in downtown Waukesha This Saturday, May 9th, from 6pm-Midnight

Discover a curated collection of allocated and exclusive whiskeys, available to club members only.

Your Invitation
Join Nice Ash Rewards — A one-time $5 enrollment. Your rewards card tracks every purchase, and every $250 spent earns you a $25 gift card to the bar.
Elevate to Whiskey Club — As a Rewards Member, add a Whiskey Club Membership for $30 annually.

Whiskey Club Privileges
Access to ALL 250+ selections, including rare and allocated favorites
$1 off all whiskeys, every day
Additional member pricing on Tuesdays and Sundays

Twenty years of community, craftsmanship, and conversation — celebrated one pour at a time.

Begin your membership today. Inquire at the bar.
Nice Ash Cigar Bar | Downtown Waukesha

05/07/2026

Nice Ash Ci**rs
Celebrating 20 Years

Join us Saturday for our 20th Anniversary Celebration.
Between the hours of 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM, enjoy an evening of raffles, giveaways, and gratitude for two decades of community.

A sneak peek of what awaits:
Two exceptional raffles, among many, curated for the occasion.

We look forward to raising a glass with you.
Nice Ash Cigar Bar | Downtown Waukesha