Music - July 21, 2009
Mississippi Cactus quenches thirst for rock and roll
Known for high-energy three-hour sets, Mississippi Cactus has a work ethic that does not lend itself to long breaks. When singer Brian Kasprzak moved to San Francisco in October, the band was dormant for several months. The hiatus ends with a show Friday night at Club Garibaldi, 2501 S. Superior St.
Tags: mississippi cactus, mike kasprzak, matt turner, mike friedl, jeff hamilton

Music - Jan. 23, 2008
A blues benefit
This weekend Kent Knapp's blues family comes to the aid of his actual family by hosting a benefit at the Up & Under Pub on Sunday, Jan. 27, at 3 p.m.
Tags: kent knapp, blacksmith, the blues disciples, jim liban, reverend raven, mississippi cactus, alex wilson band, the blue rubies, up and under pub, blues

Music - Oct. 23, 2007
The week in local music: Oct. 23, 2007
This town takes it All Hallows Eve pretty seriously, so there is no shortage of things to do, people to see and music to listen to in the coming week.
Tags: local music podcast, wmse, halloween, the box social, def harmonic, the trusty knife, mississippi cactus, black elephant, rusty ps

Milwaukee Buzz - Feb. 16, 2005
Milwaukee Seen: Feb. 16, 2005
Love it or despise it, St. Valentine has claimed yet another perfectly good Monday in the name of Hallmark. Whereas in most cities the gush fest had pretty much faded by Tuesday, here in Milwaukee the love is still in the air.
Tags: valentine's day, rite of expression, qudsia sethi, allyson bahr, karma productions, books on tape, noise is love, lava bar & grill, Old Man Malcolm, Mississippi Cactus, DJ J-money, hookah, sitar

Music - Oct. 22, 2001
Del Mar recruits impressive following
On Sat., Oct. 20, Del Mar took the stage at Thai Joe's. The melodic and danceable roots rock band that combines elements of funk, blues, country and even techno started in 1997 in Whitewater, and has been playing in Milwaukee for over a year.
Tags: Del Mar, Thai Joe's, Mississippi Cactus