Music - June 4, 2009
Animal Magnets (slight return?)
As if local musicians like Chris Tishler, Rob McCuen and Paul Wall didn't have enough to do, the trio has reformed its band Animal Magnets for what may or may not be a one-off show this week with The Plexi 3 and Van Gloria at Points East Pub. The band -- which also includes Cliff Ulsberger and Joel Beskow -- plays Saturday, June 13.
Tags: Animal Magnets, Points East, Shank Hall, Mercury Crossing, Pugilists, Rob McCuen, Chris Tishler, Paul Wall, Amateur Astronaut, Sheri Roloff

Music - Jan. 21, 2009
For those of you that want to rock...salute the Chief!
A hard-rockin', three-piece rock and roll outfit, Chief got together about three years ago when guitarist Chris Tishler and drummer Matt Liban -- who have been in numerous local bands over the years -- joined bassist Dave Benton and sort of unwittingly became a band. Chief celebrates a new EP with a CD release gig Friday, Jan. 23 at Frank's Power Plant in Bay View.
Tags: Chief, Chris Tishler, Matt Liban, Dave Benton, Hudson, Johnny & the Losers, Mother's Room, 5 Card Studs, Decapitado, Loyal Order of Water Buffalo

Music - Jan. 7, 2009
Gig roundup: Majestic Mudd launches debut salvo
Welcome to a locally focused, mini edition of the gig roundup, with info on a CD release party by Majestic Mudd and gigs by .357 String Band at Turner Hall, 1956, Nolo Contendere and Certain Stars at the Cactus; and Chief with Revolush at Shank Hall.
Tags: Revolush, Shank Hall, Majestic Mudd, Scott Meissner, Certain Stars, Cactus Club, Chris Tishler, Matt Liban, Dave Benton, Old Mil, .357 String Band, Turner Hall

Music - March 14, 2005
Hudson jazzes up instrumentals with lyrical flavor
The jazzified Milwaukee rock group, Hudson, featuring Paul Jonas, Chris Tishler, Matt Meixner, Jeff Benske and Matt Liban started out purely instrumental and funky until deciding to add some rockin' lyrical flavor to its repertoire.
Tags: Paul Jonas, Chris Tishler, Matt Meixner, Jeff Benske, Matt Liban, Hudson, Hudsongs, Stress Kid, Jasmine Road Affair, Mother's Room, Shank Hall, Exclusive Company, Atomic Records, Top Shelf, Rockhaus, Rush-mor, 5 Card Studs, Vegas