Directed, edited, and concept by Joe Ludwig

Filmed on location in Milwaukee, WI and Watertown, WI

Special Thanks to Matt Sampon at the Towne Cinema in Watertown, Wisconsin


Next Paperback Hero solo set recorded live in the Spring of 2023 as part of the “Live in the Lobby” sessions. This series was created and produced thanks to the collaborative efforts of Wild Theory Studios, Samson Media, and Sourcetrack Studio.


Joe Film Co. presents Live On Location with Jon Henry — Episode 7: Next Paperback Hero live from Wy'East Pizza in Milwaukee, WI.

Hosted by Jon Henry

Directed, filmed, and edited by Joe Ludwig


Full Next Paperback Hero set filmed live at Nō Studios in Milwaukee, WI on June 24, 2022, featuring Joe Ludwig on bass with an opening set from Jorge Vallentine.


Next Paperback Hero featured as 'Artist of the Week' on Amplified Artist Sessions (curated by Thea Morton Vorass & interviewed by host Ally Hart) in September 2021.

With live performances of “Face My Time”, “Say The Word”, and “Heavy Eyes” from the full length album Morning Skies & Heavy Eyes.



“Never Know” written and performed by Next Paperback Hero from the Never Know EP.

Video performance by Nick Zoulek shot live on location at The Wood Violet Tap House in January 2020.



Photos by:

Samer Ghani - https://www.samerghani.com/

Lily Shea - https://www.lilysheaphotography.com/

(credits shown per photo)