Music - Nov. 30, 2009
Gig roundup: I'm Not a Pilot continues to soar
Ever since Milwaukee rock outfit I'm Not a Pilot released its debut CD back in June, the band has become more active than ever on the local club scene. The band -- which includes Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra cellist Peter Thomas -- performs Saturday, Dec. 5 with Chicago's Jeanna Salzer Band and Identity Crises Inc.
Tags: Brett Dennen, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, The King Khan & BBQ Show, I'm Not A Pilot, Jeanna Salzer, Identity Crises Inc, Turner Hall, Decibully, Cactus Club, Y-NotIII, Mad Planet, Weezer, The Rave, Motion City Soundtrack, Jack's Mannequin, Def Harmon

Music - July 8, 2005
Weezer and Pixies energize needy crowd in Marcus twin-billing
Summerfest only booked two alternative rock acts for the Marcus Amphitheater this year, and they crammed them into one night. Fortunately, The Pixies and Weezer each delivered a show that could stand on its own Thursday.
Tags: weezer, pixies, summerfest

Music - July 6, 2005
Black talk: OMC chats with The Pixies' Frank Black
Music fans in Milwaukee get the chance to see the reunited Pixies not once, but twice in less than a year. OnMilwaukee.com talks with Pixies frontman Frank Black about his latest solo album, the upcoming Pixies show at Summerfest, buying clothing in Milwaukee and the secret life of bees.
Tags: Pixies, Catholics, Frank Black, Black Francis, Summerfest, Weezer

Music - Oct. 6, 2004
Cudahy rockers Bakkus bank on mystery
Mild-mannered, unassuming Jerry Bakkus may blend into the crowd most of the time, but when he's donning a guitar and fronting the rock and roll trio that carries his surname, he's out to speak his mind in a rock tune.
Tags: Bakkus, Weezer, Cudahy, Keil