Published March 16, 2013
When trained musicians play solely for exposure - except in the case of charitable and/or non-profit events - it devalues the work. Moreover, it means fewer paying gigs for musicians. Ultimately, it helps create a "talent drain" - sending top tier artists to other communities where the pay and prospects are better.
Published Sept. 24, 2012
I don't know what to make of Billie Joe Armstrong's latest meltdown. Is it just another rock n' roll moment, par for the course at a concert like this? The tantrum of a spoiled artist? Is a talented musician entitled or even expected to act like this? And if he didn't, what would we all talk about?
Published Feb. 12, 2010
A couple weeks ago, we unveiled the first part of this list of some Milwaukee-related musical greats. Like the first list, this one -- which also features some well-known names -- crossed genres and decades.
Published Jan. 28, 2010
As we enter not only a new year, but also a new decade, it seemed like a good time to reflect on Milwaukee's musical past. Here is a list of 100 great bands and musicians who have created Milwaukee's musical landscape and -- in many cases -- helped the world at large appreciate the cream of the Cream City crop.
Michael & The Bystanders EP Release PartyThursday, June 9, 2011 -- 7:30pm to 9:30pmShank Hall - 1434 North Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202Pre-Purchase Tickets On Line:http://topevents.ticketbud.com/launchparty$10 Cover - Includes a FREE Indie Download Music Card; $1 from each purchased ti...
Bill Sargent's VARIOUS AVAILABLE BANDSBill Sargent's "REALLY Big Band" This is the PREMIUM version of our Big Band. (see The Bill Sargent Big Band below)This band is designed for when only the VERY BEST will do.4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 5 saxes, piano, guitar, bass, drums and 1 or 2 voca...
Bill Sargent Bands Bio"They're the tightest, most solid ensemble of expert musicians Milwaukee may ever see. Sargent shines . . ." - The Milwaukee Journal Celebrating 28 years of serving Wisconsin's finest clients and 28 years of never missing or canceling an engagement for any reason!2...
BILL SARGENT This year, Bill is celebrating 43 years as a professional drummer. In that 43 years, he has never missed an engagement for any reason! Bill began playing piano at age 8 and switched to the drums at age 10. He was very fortunate to have the world-renown cornetist & ...
Do what the EXPERTS did, hire A Bill Sargent Band . . . The Concertmaster for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra chose The Bill Sargent Quartet, plus vocalist, as the entertainment for his very elegant, exclusive wedding. (Other Milwaukee Symphony members have also chosen a Bill Sargent B...
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