Music - Nov. 16, 2009
Gig roundup: Benson "poised and ready" for Turner
Although he's now on solo record No. 4, for many people Brendan Benson is still the guy who plays in Grammy-winning band The Raconteurs with Jack White. But don't let White's shadow eclipse Benson's shining talent. Dive into his latest disc, "My Old, Familiar Friend," and you won't struggle to find his adeptness at catchy melodies swathed in ringing guitars. See him this week at Turner Hall.
Tags: Saosin, Brendan Benson, Turner Hall, Cory Chisel, Megadeth, The Rave, Cascio Interstate Music, GuitarFest, Rob Zombie, Medeski, Martin & Wood, The Mad Planet, Skybox, Shank Hall, Savoy Brown, Paul Cebar, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Peaches, Amanda Blank

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 2, 2009
Willy Porter + a little estrogen = wonderful new CD
Willy Porter's seventh release officially hits today. It, like many of Porter's discs and songs, captures life. From the funny marriage melody, "I Didn't Bring it Up" (co-written with Paul Cebar), to the self portrait, "Too Big to Sell," it's a disc full of styles, forms and probably -- most importantly -- a little estrogen.
Tags: Willy Porter, How to Rob a Bank, Raining Jane, Paul Cebar, Weasel Records

Music - Dec. 12, 2008
Video of the Day: A holiday song from Paul Cebar
Milwaukee music legend Paul Cebar plays a show next Friday night (Dec. 19) at Shank Hall. Here is a clip of Cebar visiting Kathy Mykelby on a Channel 12 holiday special.
Tags: paul cebar, shank hall, channel 12, mykelby

Living - Nov. 4, 2008
Meet Marco: An eccentric Milwaukee treasure
Anyone who spends time in Milwaukee -- specifically the East Side -- becomes familiar with the neighborhood's unconventional characters, those folks who add exclamation points to the status quo. Marco Buelow is one of those people.
Tags: eccentric people, Marco Buelow, Marco, Frank Ford, Paul Cebar, bradford beach club, BBC, unique people, Robin Pluer