Music - Oct. 31, 2009
Wainwright III, Thompson join forces for the good
Over the course of two sets Friday night at The Pabst Theater, Loudon Wainwright III and Richard Thompson laid out a sprawling evening of songwriting prowess, musicianship and humorous asides. At the end of each man's solo set he was joined by the other. "I needed to remind Rich we were in the Midwest. Here is one by a Midwesterner," Wainwright said by way of introducing Bob Dylan's "You Ain't Goin' Nowhere," the duo's second and final encore of the evening.
Tags: pabst theater, loudon wainwright III, Richard Thompson

Arts & Entertainment - Oct. 19, 2009
Wisconsin native's book celebrates historic theaters
You've been inside The Pabst Theater and you know what a treasure it is. But it's just one of many lovely, historic opera houses that survive in Wisconsin. If you don't have time to get in the car and seek out the rest, check out "Encore! The Renaissance of Wisconsin Opera Houses," a lavishly illustrated book by Brian Leahy Doyle and photographer Mark Fay.
Tags: Brian Leahy Doyle, Encore!, Wisconsin Historical Society Press, Mark Fay, Pabst Theater, Shullsburg, Al. Ringling Theater, Mineral Point Opera House, Oshkosh's Grand Opera House

Music - Oct. 12, 2009
Video of the Day: Bon Iver goes deep to The Outfield
People are buzzing about Bon Iver's performance last night at the Riverside Theater and a cover of The Outfield hit "Your Love" was a highlight.
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Music - Oct. 5, 2009
Gig roundup: Mulvey ups the ante for third annual bike tour
Last year when singer-songwriter Peter Mulvey did his bike.concert tour of Wisconsin, he blogged about it almost daily for OnMilwaukee.com. This year, he expanded his route and brought a filmmaker along for the third annual tour. Mulvey returns to Milwaukee for a gig this week at The Pabst.
Tags: Peter Mulvey, Pabst Theater, Turner Hall, Cactus Club, The Rave, Shank Hall, Bremen Cafe, Sick of Sarah, Action Design, Over the Rhine, Vienna Teng, Oh My God, Drug Rug, Portugal. The Man, Chevelle, Uncle Kracker, Darrin James Band

Music - Sept. 28, 2009
Gig roundup: Lov finds inspiration in difficult youth
"Simple and sad with a shot of scotch." The only problem with singer / songwriter Sara Lov's own description of her debut solo disc, "Seasoned Eyes Were Beaming," is that is suggests more grit than there is to be found on this softspoken 10-song disc. Lov plays at The Mad Planet this week.
Tags: Sara Lov, Devics, UFO, Mad Planet, The Rave, Shank Hall, Pabst Theater, Turner Hall, Howie Day, Great Big Sea, ZoSo: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience, Frank Turner, Gaslight Anthem, The Dear Hunter, The Academy Is..., KMFDM, Secondhand Serenade, Umhpr

Living - May 1, 2009
Gallery Night and Pabst in my Milwaukee
For as much time as I have spent in the historic Third Ward of Milwaukee, I have never experienced Gallery Night & Day. Bustling with boutiques, galleries and an international art school, this quaint arts district opens its doors four weekends per year, showcasing its wares and artwork by loc...
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