Music - Sept. 15, 2009
Talkin' Hell with Gordon Gano
Last week I interviewed former Violent Femmes frontman -- and erstwhile Milwaukeean -- Gordon Gano for an upcoming Milwaukee Talks centered on his latest project, a collaboration with The Ryans. Before we talked about the Mets, we talked about Richard Hell.
Tags: Gordon Gano, Tom Verlaine, Richard Hell, Mick Jagger, Violent Femmes, Richard Lloyd, Shank Hall

Music - Sept. 9, 2005
Stones bridge generations of rock fans
When the Rolling Stones took the stage Thursday night at the Bradley Center, it was a concert for the ages. From the young boy adorned in a Stones t-shirt two sizes too big, to the over 50 gentleman who thought he still could wear a tight leather vest with no undershirt, the performance crossed generations.
Tags: Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Buddy Guy

Movies & TV - Nov. 30, 2002
Craggy Jagger saves "The Man from Elysian Fields"
Mick Jagger is perfect for the incredibly complex and mysterious high-class pimp, Luther Fox. His British speaking voice is music to the ears and his performance redeems this otherwise contrived film exploring the life of a failed freelance writer (Andy Garcia) who turns to prostitution.
Tags: Mick Jagger, Andy Garcia, Rolling Stones, Oriental Theatre

Bars & Clubs - Oct. 24, 2001
The Safe House celebrates 35 years of secrecy and suds
On Oct. 31, the Safe House, 779 N. Front St., celebrates its 35th anniversary. There are a lot of reasons the Safe House has made it, and the people behind Milwaukee's most secret bar explain why.
Tags: Safe House, Rolling Stones, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Air Force One, Secret Service