Music - Nov. 3, 2009
Semi-Twang turns back the clock at Shank
When the talk turns to great Milwaukee bands, most people would agree that the Violent Femmes are the biggest thing ever to come out of this city. But close on their heels are the BoDeans, who are still together, and Semi-Twang, a band that had a big recording contract, incredible critical acclaim and a life that was far too short.
Tags: Semi-Twang, John Sieger, Mike Hoffmann, Bob Jennings, R&B Cadets, Jason Klagstad, Mike Sieger, Paul Cebar, Robin Pluer, E*I*E*I*O, Mitchell Froom

Music - June 15, 2009
Prolific Sieger launches two-CD musical attack
John Sieger needs no introduction to Milwaukee music fans; he's been a veteran of the scene here for decades, fronting bands like Semi Twang, The R&B Cadets and, currently, The Subcontinentals. If you didn't know his varied talents before, you've got no excuse now. In the space of a couple weeks, Sieger has launched CDs by his band and as a soloist.
Tags: John Sieger, Subcontinentals, Kelli Gonzalez, R&B Cadets, Semi Twang, Mike Sieger

Music - June 8, 2009
A song that's up there in the ether
Dave Begel heard a song Saturday by John Sieger and the Subcontinentals that nearly knocked him off his bar stool. Here's why.
Tags: Subcontinentals, John Sieger, shank hall, kelli gonzalez

Music - June 1, 2009
Gig roundup: I'm Not a Pilot takes off with fine EP
I'm Not a Pilot officially releases its debut EP with a Miramar Theater gig on Friday, June 5. The disc -- handsomely packaged and sonically sound -- features five melodic bursts that are notable (especially among local music) for its lack of guitars. Instead, these at times epic, at times tender, songs are constructed around frontman Mark Glatzel's piano and voice and Peter Thomas' cello work.
Tags: Stukenberg, Glatzel, I'm Not a Pilot, Miramar, MSO, The Rave Bar, Cavo, Shank Hall, Luka Bloom, Subcontinentals, John Sieger, Turner Hall, Vanderslice, Freedy Johnston

Music - Dec. 22, 2008
Gig round-up: Testa Rosa re-gifts great songs at Shank
Milwaukee's Testa Rosa released one of the best records in Milwaukee in 2007, but were sadly silent in '08, aside from playing some gigs. But as the trio prepares to rock the house on Boxing Day at Shank Hall, we decided to talk to Damien Strigens about what Testa Rosa is up to these days and what folks can expect on Friday, Dec. 26 at the OnMilwaukee.com Regifting Extravaganza.
Tags: Shank Hall, Testa Rosa, Damien Strigens, Cake, Riverside, Cactus Club, The Rave, Copper Box, Hunger Task Force, Kevin Brandt, John Sieger, Subcontinentals, Guido's Racecar, Oh My God, White Tie Affair, Crystal Method, Rusted Root, Stellar Spark VI, The Ne