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| By Velia Bolda Special to OnMilwaukee.com E-mail author | Author bio More articles by Velia Bolda |
| Published July 5, 2007 at 8:49 a.m. |
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Where music and good intentions intersect, you'll find Milwaukeean Jeff Winkowski. You'll also find his newest compilation CD -- to benefit the Wisconsin Humane Society -- called "Don't Be Cruel -- Wisconsin Bands-Together for The Humane Society."
The CD features 13 tracks from Milwaukee bands or bands with Milwaukee connections, including Codebreaker, Compound Red, Kill Me Tomorrow, Trolley and Burbank Cartel.
Winkowski, who's been a musician since the tender age of 11, says his motivation for producing "this humble, little record" was two-fold. One, he wanted to capture what he calls "a new, dirty, gritty sound in Milwaukee." Two, he wanted to support a non-profit agency that seems to have endless fans and connections.
"A lot of the aspects of the recording were made available to me at a reduced rate because the project is a fundraiser," explained Winkowski. "People have such positive feelings toward the Wisconsin Humane Society; I'd constantly hear things like, 'Oh, yeah, I got my two cats from the Humane Society. It's a great place."
But don't think this recording is leaning on good karma alone. Winkowski -- who hand-picked the bands, worked on the packaging, produced three of the tracks and oversaw production of the entire compilation – partnered with producer Trevor Sadler, who's worked with Nine Inch Nails and Guns 'n' Roses.
There's a third bit of motivation, too. Winkowski says he wants to support local record stores. You won't find this recording available online for purchase or download; it's only available at Rush-Mor Records and Atomic Records.
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