Friday Nights at the Thought Collective Brings Music to Racine's North Side

New live music series offers intimate, phones-away listening experiences in Racine.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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A new live music series called Friday Nights at the Thought Collective is coming to Racine this spring, offering 40-seat, phones-away listening nights at Racine County Eye's event space. Each event will feature one artist performing a full set, followed by a short conversation with the musician so attendees can hear the stories behind the songs. The series is designed to provide an intentional listening experience rather than a typical bar show, with no alcohol and a focus on the music.

Why it matters

This new music series aims to create a unique listening experience in Racine, providing an intimate setting where attendees can fully immerse themselves in the music without distractions. By limiting capacity and prohibiting phone use, the organizers hope to foster a deeper connection between the performers and the audience.

The details

The Friday Nights at the Thought Collective series will feature four events this spring, with one artist still to be announced. The lineup includes folk and bluegrass musician Georgia Rae, jazz vocalist Amy Maack and singer-songwriter Joey Bilotti, and the acoustic roots ensemble The Fugitives. Tickets are $35 per person, with seating limited to 40 attendees. The events will run from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with soda, water, and light snacks included.

  • The Friday Nights at the Thought Collective series will run from March to May 2026.
  • The first event is scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026.
  • The second event is scheduled for Friday, April 10, 2026.
  • The third event is scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026.
  • The fourth event, with the artist still to be announced, is scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2026.

The players

Georgia Rae

A Burlington-area solo musician who crafts immersive, one-person performances that blur the line between fiddle-driven roots and modern acoustic looping.

Amy Maack

A Wisconsin-based vocalist whose solo work draws on jazz, gospel-infused R&B, and interpretations of the Great American Songbook.

Joey Bilotti

A singer-songwriter and performer whose solo material spans acoustic and singer-songwriter styles that fit well into intimate live-music settings.

The Fugitives

A seasoned acoustic roots ensemble whose live performances mix acoustic rock, blues, and folk in a way that feels both laid-back and richly expressive.

Racine County Eye

The event space hosting the Friday Nights at the Thought Collective series, located at 1926 Albert St. in Racine's North Side.

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What’s next

Tickets for the Friday Nights at the Thought Collective series are on sale now and may sell out quickly due to the limited seating capacity.

The takeaway

This new music series in Racine aims to create a unique and immersive listening experience, providing an intimate setting where attendees can fully focus on the music without the usual distractions of a typical bar or concert venue. By limiting capacity, prohibiting phone use, and featuring in-depth conversations with the artists, the organizers hope to foster a deeper connection between the performers and the audience.