Politics - Oct. 15, 2008
Music adds to soundtrack of noisy election season
Music is adding to the soundtrack of already noisy presidential election. Some artists, like Bruce Springsteen (pictured) and Hank Williams, Jr., are endorsing candidates. Others have been bickering that political operatives try to create the appearance of endorsements by playing music at campaign functions.
Tags: obama, mccain, music, van halen, hank williams jr., bruce springsteen, beastie boys, heart, barracuda

Music - Feb. 8, 2008
"Merry Christmas" from Daniel Johnston
He was a powerful character, yet entirely timid. His performances were clumsy, but his music was beautiful. It seemed he didn't want or recognize his fame, yet a full house was honored to watch him perform.
Tags: daniel johnston, turner hall, music, concert, sieger, subcontinentals, scarring party

Arts & Entertainment - Jan. 10, 2008
Present Music, MAM join forces for "Art, Architecture and Music"
Labeled a gallery night for the eyes and ears, "Art, Architecture & Music" brings together a night of juxtapositions: audio and visual, old and new.
Tags: art, architecture, music, present music, milwaukee art museum

Music - Nov. 27, 2007
Big D is a Big Deal at Turner Hall
One of their tee shirts proclaims "No trends, no fads, no gimmicks. We play ska."
Tags: big d and the kids table, big d, turner hall, music, punk, ska, interview

Music - May 24, 2007
Pabst/Riverside announces late summer shows
A variety of artists will be coming to Milwaukee to play the Pabst and Riverside stages beginning late July.
Tags: music, pabst, riverside

Music - Dec. 1, 2008
A Swingin Christmas 10
The annual Christmas concert by Milwaukee’s premier big band will  feature holiday favorites in the swinging jazz style on December 11th at libiamo Restaurant.  Great music, great fun!!
Tags: Jazz, Music, Christmas music,

Music - Nov. 24, 2008
Chinese Monarchy
so after listening to the new GnR album yesterday, i figured i'd give it a minute or two to settle in, and then listen again today and try to be a little more objective about it...  Unfortunately, all the objectivity in the world can't cover up one simple fact.  the album sucks.&n...
Tags: Guns N Roses, Axl Rose, Chinese Democracy, Music

Music - Nov. 4, 2008
Hangin' Out With Local H
Chicago's own post-grunge, alternative rock, two-man wrecking crew Local H is probably best known for their hit "Bound to the Floor" off of their 1996 release As Good As Dead. The two-piece band – guitarist/vocalist Scott Lucas and drummer Brian St. Clair – are curren...
Tags: music, band interview

Festival Guide - Sept. 4, 2008
Thank You, Harley-Davidson!
Can anyone say Harley-Davidson and not think Milwaukee? Throughout the world, people want to own a piece of our Americana. They live to ride and ride to live. Some well known people include: Peter Fonda, Jay Leno, Malcolm Forbes, Don Johnson, Jackson Browne, Tina Turner, and Elvis Presle...
Tags: Lukyn Skywyrd, music, Harley, 105th, music, southern rock

Music - Aug. 9, 2008
A Eulogy for a SUPER Comet: DJ Rock Dee a Fine Entertainer
The time has come for Milwaukeeans to say good bye to cherished entertainer and DJ, who with flickers of emotion and an empassioned style, bore his own well wishings with such lavishings of caredom on radio regularly, that with a gaping hole, not with just any person's shoes could ...
Tags: DJ Rock Dee, Milwaukee, Summerfest, Big Loss, DJ, Music,