Published Dec. 3, 2012
For me, a normal weekend usually consists of hustling about my part-time jobs, maybe getting a work out in, and spending some time with friends. Weekends are when those of us in service industry jobs tend to have our busiest nights, so typically I'd rather pick-up rather than lose a shift. However, last Friday I was off from work, free to roam, with plans to see Alabama Shakes at the Riverside.Â
Published Aug. 26, 2012
Happily, there's more to Gotye than meets the eye ... or ear, rather, at least in the case of his inescapable radio hit. He's a dynamic performer, and his show Saturday night was a triumph of musical sensibility, technology and good old-fashioned know-how.
Published Aug. 20, 2012
Back when Milwaukee's Don't Records had a full stable of local bands of all kinds (disclaimer: including mine), Alex Ballard and Sugarfoot was one of the most promising. Nearly 20 years later, the group is working on a new record and plays Shank Hall this week.
Published Aug. 6, 2012
Here's a bit of rock trivia to start your week: What is the only band whose core members each have been inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? (Hint - it's not the Beatles.) Give yourself a pat on the iPod if you said CSN&Y. That is, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young ... three of whom (all but Neil Young) were in concert Sunday night at the Riverside Theater.
Published Nov. 14, 2011
Kelly Clarkson will bring her "Stronger" tour to town for a February show at the Riverside.
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