Bars & Clubs - April 24, 2009
On the town in Milwaukee: Selecting your evening's soundtrack
In the last 10 years, we've seen the death of old school jukeboxes and the rise of iPods, satellite radio and Touchtune systems capable of bringing you any song in just seconds. We've switched from AM/FM radio play to Sirius/XM radio and in turn, given ourselves millions of choices. In short, we've increased our options but also blended and broadened the genres.
Tags: jukeboxes, music, dj, soho 7, moct, three, kenadees, red room, roots, burnhearts

Politics - Oct. 15, 2008
Music adds to soundtrack of noisy election season
Music is adding to the soundtrack of already noisy presidential election. Some artists, like Bruce Springsteen (pictured) and Hank Williams, Jr., are endorsing candidates. Others have been bickering that political operatives try to create the appearance of endorsements by playing music at campaign functions.
Tags: obama, mccain, music, van halen, hank williams jr., bruce springsteen, beastie boys, heart, barracuda

Music - Feb. 8, 2008
"Merry Christmas" from Daniel Johnston
He was a powerful character, yet entirely timid. His performances were clumsy, but his music was beautiful. It seemed he didn't want or recognize his fame, yet a full house was honored to watch him perform.
Tags: daniel johnston, turner hall, music, concert, sieger, subcontinentals, scarring party

Arts & Entertainment - Jan. 10, 2008
Present Music, MAM join forces for "Art, Architecture and Music"
Labeled a gallery night for the eyes and ears, "Art, Architecture & Music" brings together a night of juxtapositions: audio and visual, old and new.
Tags: art, architecture, music, present music, milwaukee art museum

Music - Nov. 27, 2007
Big D is a Big Deal at Turner Hall
One of their tee shirts proclaims "No trends, no fads, no gimmicks. We play ska."
Tags: big d and the kids table, big d, turner hall, music, punk, ska, interview

Music - Nov. 18, 2009
Aaron "Adi" Armour and Special Guest Cigarette Break to perform at Soul Sundays!!
Every Sunday, between the hours of 6pm and Midnight,  Bigface Entertainment hosts an evening of live music  at Soche Lounge 2213 that caters to a long time desire of Milwaukee’s Urban Socialites.  Soul Sundays is an opportunity for the city’s lovers of live entertainmen...
Tags: Live Entertainment, Music

Arts & Entertainment - Oct. 6, 2009
Milwaukee Artbeat THIS FRIDAY
WHAT IS MILWAUKEE ARTBEAT??? Visual and performance art of all types, artist interviews, audience participation, appetizers, beverages, gallery artists, and your donation benefits arts programs for Milwaukee's youth!!  Hosted by local recording artist Annie B., and local free-style ra...
Tags: Artbeat, Shelby Keefe, art, performance, music, saxophone, oils, spoken word, showcase, interviews, beer, wine, Cafe Centraal, Milwaukee Ale House, art gallery, Annie B., Nick Ramsey, Annette Bzdawka

Living - Sept. 29, 2009
The 40 Days and 40 Nights of 40: Day 29
Music has always been, perhaps, the most important personal thing in my life.  I'm acutely aware of lyrics and love a good melody (and really love singing harmony).  Last night I watched an old Barbra Streisand TV special "Color Me Barbra" for which she won her second Emmy.&nb...
Tags: moving, streisand, music, songs

Music - Aug. 17, 2009
The Have Your Cake And Eat It Tour presens My Lady Four and See The World (also with hometown heros Now You Have Audio)
Don't miss your chance to catch My Lady Four and See The World on The Have Your Cake And Eat It Tour along with Milwaukee's own Now You Have Audio, and Saved By Stereo!! Also Joined by Green Means Go! You can purchase tickets through though any of the Milwaukee bands listed above or at the doors ...
Tags: Milwaukee, The Rave, My Lady Four, See The World, Now You Have Audio, Green Means Go, Saved By Stereo, Music

Music - Aug. 6, 2009
Billie Myers to release "Tea and Sympathy" September 1st
Following a hiatus from the music industry, singer/songwriter Billie Myers is returning this September with Tea and Sympathy, her third studio album and first in nine years. The name may not initially sound familiar, but think back to 1998 when a heart-searching tune that was a visceral reaction ...
Tags: Billie Myers, Tea and Sympathy, Kiss the Rain, Pop, Rock, Acoustic, Music, I Hope Youre Happy Now, Happy Now, Lady Jane, Billboard, September