Published March 22, 2013
Though nearly a quarter-century passed between the release of Semi-Twang's first record - "Salty Tears," the sole fruit of the band's major label deal with Warner Bros. Records - and its second - the independently released "Wages of Sin," in 2011 - the band is already back with a new disc, "The Why and the What For." We talked to John Sieger about it.
Published Jan. 13, 2013
Midge Ure has been in a number of notable British bands, but let's face it, the one thing I can say about Midge Ure that I'm certain you'll know is that he co-wrote and produced "Do They Know It's Christmas" and launched the Band Aid Trust with Bob Geldof, despite the fact that the latter tends to get all the credit. Ure comes to town and we got a chance to e-chat with him.
Published Dec. 17, 2012
Former OnMilwaukee.comrade and lifelong OMC friend Drew Olson has organized a rock and roll benefit for Hunger Task Force that takes place Thursday, Dec. 27 at Shank Hall, 1434 N. Farwell Ave.
Published Dec. 1, 2012
If you searched punk or punk rock on Google, you wouldn't find many photos that look like Steve Nodine. However, ask him one or two questions about punk and Milwaukee's punk history, and it's easy to see a passion and excitement that hasn't aged a day or lost a step.
Published Nov. 15, 2012
Musical comedian Stephen Lynch will perform in Milwaukee this Sunday, Nov. 18 at Turner Hall Ballroom. In anticipation of his show, OnMilwaukee.com spoke with Lynch about the new album, his influences and his previous visits to Milwaukee.
Sunday November 11th, 2012 – Ottumwa, IA/Fox Lake, IL I’m still buzzing about how much fun the show was last night in Ottumwa, IA. Everything that needed to come together to make it happen did, and it was a grand slam home run. We all made a fair profit, and the people...
Friday October 19th, 2012 – Milwaukee, WI Just two short days ago, it felt like I was dining at a fabulous banquet. What’s for dessert? How about a big sloppy piece of humble pie? Wednesday night’s fundraiser at Shank Hall was one of the most rewarding experience...
October 17th, 2012 – Milwaukee, WI “The best revenge is massive success.” That’s one of my very favorite quotes of all time, and it comes from Frank Sinatra. If there was ever anyone who got his revenge, it was him. Who else is even close when it comes to s...
Monday October 15th, 2012 – Fox Lake, IL It’s down to crunch time for the Joshua Albert benefit fundraiser this Wednesday at Shank Hall in Milwaukee and I’m feverishly working to check and recheck every last detail hoping I haven’t forgotten anything major....
Friday October 5th, 2012 – Fox Lake, IL The love is starting to pour in for the big benefit fundraiser show on October 17th at Shank Hall and I couldn’t be more grateful. I’ve tried to do benefits and fundraisers my whole life, and have usually lost my ass not to...
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