On Thursday, ’Twas the Nite gets a little more electric (and a lot more fun) when Milwaukee’s own Steve Watts returns for a live piano set by the river.

Steve’s a high-energy, crowd-first piano man—equal parts entertainer, bandleader, and human jukebox—pulling requests, riffing on the room, and stitching together singalongs, quick-hit medleys, and “wait… how did that turn into THAT song?” mashups. It’s classic piano-bar energy with a holiday twist: lively, nostalgic, a little chaotic (in the best way), and built for people who came to participate, not just watch.

Expect a set that moves fast: big hooks, surprise pivots, call-and-response moments, and that “everyone in here is suddenly a choir” feeling—whether you’re packed in close to the keys or posted up on the patio with the river and Hoan Bridge glowing in the background. One minute it’s a warm, familiar chorus; the next it’s a whole-room clap-along and you’re laughing because you didn’t plan on staying this long.

Add ’Twas the Nite’s hot & cold holiday cocktails, great zero-proof options, hot food, and crackling fires by the river, and you’ve got the move for a December night in Milwaukee: festive without being fussy, a little rowdy, and exactly the right kind of cozy.