http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_music.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Music en-us Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:15:02 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/omc_rssfeed_logo.gif http://onmilwaukee.com 204 67 This isn't really a music video. It's just a montage of pictures of New York City in winter. But, the song -- a cover of the Alan Parsons Project hit -- is hauntingly beautiful. Check it out. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/twvod072308.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/twvod072308.html?16018 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:15:00 CST Sunday Runners front man Randy Diderrich has moved back home and his Chicago-based band recently released its second full-length disc, "Tame Animals." He talks to Bobby Tanzilo about ch-ch-ch-changes. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/srunnerstame.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/srunnerstame.html?15840 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:26:00 CST I woke up with my ears ringing and my thoughts still swirling after taking in Boris, a rock quartet from Japan. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/borisreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/borisreview.html?15996 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:41:00 CST There are probably really only two reasons to see The Police in 2008: nostalgia or youth. Either you hope to relive the glory days of the early `80s or you're too young to have been there. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gigspolice.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gigspolice.html?15780 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:17:00 CST Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham, whose new CD comes out in mid-September, visits The Pabst Theater for the second time in two years. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/lbuckinghampabst.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/lbuckinghampabst.html?15994 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:31:00 CST Guitarist Teddy Presberg is a Midwestern musician inspired by coastal culture. On his Milwaukee stop, he plays at the Jazz Estate Sunday with The Red Note Revivalists at 9:30 p.m. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/presberg.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/presberg.html?15972 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:21:00 CST Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Eagles play the Bradley Center for the first time since 1995. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/eaglesbc2008.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/eaglesbc2008.html?15981 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:42:00 CST Despite a single gig here in at the Arena in1964 and much-recounted stories of fans besieging the Fab Four's Wisconsin Avenue hotel -- now Marquette's Mashuda Hall dormitory -- Milwaukee and the Beatles don't really have much shared history. Or do they? http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/beatlesexhibit.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/beatlesexhibit.html?15978 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:10:00 CST Sammy Llanas and Kurt Neumann of the BoDeans hit the back nine at the U.S. Bank Championship's new event called "The Evening Round" on Saturday. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/samkurtpga.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/samkurtpga.html?15970 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:38:00 CST Maybe because this was the second of two nights at Potawatomi, Lyle Lovett and his band really seemed relaxed -- comfortable even -- and simply dug into the music. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/lovettpotawatomi08.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/lovettpotawatomi08.html?15968 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:17:00 CST Singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett performs tonight for the second straight night at Northern Lights Theater inside Potawatomi Bingo Casino. Here is a preview clip to get concert goers in the mood... http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/twvoid071608.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/twvoid071608.html?15959 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:15:00 CST Steve Earle, who plays a solo acoustic Sunday night at the Pabst Theater, focuses on gentle themes on "Washington Square Serenade," but his political views are never far from the surface. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/steveearlepabst.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/steveearlepabst.html?15953 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:15:00 CST With the Major League All-Star Game slated for tonight at Yankee Stadium. In honor of that, and "Shrek," we offer this song (before Fox does tonight). http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/twvod071508.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/twvod071508.html?15948 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:15:00 CST What I'm about to say may cause me to lose all credibility. Dismiss it as the ravings of a hopeless fanboy if you will, but I'm sticking to it.and#8232;and#8232; I'm pretty sure the Blueheels are the best band in Wisconsin.and#8232;and#8232; http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/blueheelslessons.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/blueheelslessons.html?15942 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:34:00 CST We caught up with Quinn Scharber of Quinn Scharber and the... to chat about the new record, Saturday's release show with Tim Schweiger and the Middlemen and Hayward Williams, and Milwaukee's "stifling level of apathy." http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/quinnscharber.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/quinnscharber.html?15888 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:26:00 CST Brent Gohde and I were standing around drinking wine at the WMSE booth last Thursday at Bastille Days when we noticed an energetic, plaid-clad and studded belt-wearing mob form in front of a nearby stage around 9:30 p.m. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/localmusicpodcast0714.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/localmusicpodcast0714.html?15917 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:40:00 CST Of Montreal releases its ninth album, "Skeletal Lamping" (Polyvinyl), on Oct. 7 and hits the road shortly thereafter. Expect Barnes and crew to bring their "avant-disco" to Milwaukee's Pabst Theater Sunday, Oct. 26. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/ofmontreal.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/ofmontreal.html?15909 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:24:00 CST Last night, I had a really weird dream. Check it out... I was at Potawatomi Bingo Casino's Northern Lights Theater at a table down in front, just right of center and who was on stage but Ringo Starr. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/ringoallstarrs.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/ringoallstarrs.html?15891 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:20:00 CST The release of the 11-song "Esque" by The Rip Off Artists comes as something of a surprise in light of the decision by Nick Pipitone -- one half of the group -- to step back from music. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/ripoffartists.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/ripoffartists.html?15675 Wed, 9 Jul 2008 05:21:00 CST This week the Milwaukee-based Bus Stop Label, which releases the band's latest, "21st Century Girl," brings Brazzaville back to Brew City for a series of shows. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/brazzaville08.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/brazzaville08.html?15865 Tue, 8 Jul 2008 14:04:00 CST Don't think just because the smoke has cleared from the Big Gig, summer music is dead in Milwaukee. Today, Peter Jest announces a string of new summer bookings at Shank Hall, 1434 N. Farwell Ave. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/shankgigs08.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/shankgigs08.html?15793 Mon, 7 Jul 2008 08:11:00 CST Since their first album nearly ten years ago, The Roots have stood by two things. First, they prioritize a continual artistic evolution and advancement. Secondly, their music represents an ideological dialogue on issues of politics, economic inequalities and civil rights. With this in mind, when The Roots took the stage tonight at the Miller Oasis, they proceeded to represent themselves perfectly. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/TheRootsSummerfest.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/TheRootsSummerfest.html?15824 Sat, 5 Jul 2008 03:28:00 CST Employing horn and drum infused live band, Rob Garza and Eric Hilton successfully expanded and invigorated their recorded sound for this live show setting. Onstage, Garza and Hilton remained ever present as a flow of vocalists, dancers and MCs stood front and center under the spotlight for a screaming crowd tonight. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/thieverycorporation.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/thieverycorporation.html?15817 Fri, 4 Jul 2008 03:14:00 CST Eddie Vedder takes to the road again for the second leg of his solo tour, which brings him through Milwaukee on Friday, Aug. 19 for a show at The Riverside Theater. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/veddersolo.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/veddersolo.html?15803 Wed, 2 Jul 2008 15:29:00 CST Eric Benet returns to his hometown, Milwaukee, today for a block party and concert on 23rd Street between Chambers and Burleigh. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/benetblock.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/benetblock.html?15779 Wed, 2 Jul 2008 05:21:00 CST Wisconsin's Verona Grove covers the Big Mac jingle. Find out why... http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/veronagrovebigmac.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/veronagrovebigmac.html?15774 Tue, 1 Jul 2008 09:54:00 CST Here's a look at the jazz-heavy stack of discs teetering on my desk while I'm at Summerfest... http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/mixtape0708.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/mixtape0708.html?15704 Tue, 1 Jul 2008 08:27:00 CST These days Andy Brawner's talents fuel Time Since Western, a musical alter ego marked by the poetry of dusty roads and imaginative wanderlust. He recently released a new record and chatted with us about it. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/timesincewestern.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/timesincewestern.html?15687 Tue, 1 Jul 2008 05:17:00 CST Rock troubadour John Hiatt, who has rediscovered romance on his latest record "Same Old Man," shared the love with an appreciative crowd Friday night. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/hiattpabst062708.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/hiattpabst062708.html?15746 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:54:00 CST Paul Cebar and the Milwaukeeans is one of seven bands performing this summer in Kadish Park as part of the Skyline Music series. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/skylinemusic08.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/skylinemusic08.html?15720 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:21:00 CST Over the span of nearly 30 songs Wednesday night Willie Nelson demonstrated why he is an icon. Beneath a massive Lone Star flag the 75-year-old Texas troubadour played his heart out to a capacity crowd at Potawatomi's Northern Lights Theater. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/willie08.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/willie08.html?15717 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:30:00 CST The competition combines listener recommendations and judges evaluations to give emerging artists the mass exposure they want while situating their music in front of the industry labels they need. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/hotpursuit.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/hotpursuit.html?15708 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:49:00 CST The Gufs kick off a four-concert series with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra tonight at Boerner Botanical Gardens. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gufsmsobegin.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gufsmsobegin.html?15691 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:35:00 CST Got a case of the Summertime Blues? Head to The Pabst Theater, where guitar hero Kenny Wayne Shepherd plays a Tuesday night show in support of "10 Days Out." http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/twvod062408.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/twvod062408.html?15689 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:15:00 CST You could call it a free show, or you could call it three shows for the price of one. Either way, $15 gets you an evening with M. Ward, The Watson Twins and now, hip-pop musician Tim Fite at The Pabst Theater Saturday, July 19. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/fiteafterparty.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/fiteafterparty.html?15690 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:08:00 CST I just heard that former Milwaukee gal Stephanie Dosen, has recorded with Massive Attack and is now touring with the band. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/dosenattack.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/dosenattack.html?15686 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:08:00 CST If you weren't paying close attention you might have missed the fact that Jamaican roots reggae royalty rode into town Sunday in the form of harmony duo Israel Vibration, which played at Turner Hall Ballroom. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/isvibes.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/isvibes.html?15672 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:49:00 CST Les Paul's biography claims he is 93, but during a the dedication of an exhibit and a benefit birthday concert this weekend he showed the energy of a much younger man. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/lespaulconcert.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/lespaulconcert.html?15670 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:35:00 CST Before the Counting Crows hit the road this summer they're asking fans to design their tour poster. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/countingcrowsposter.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/countingcrowsposter.html?15662 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 12:41:00 CST A lot of folks in local music circles are talking about our story about Pat McCurdy today. We figured we'd present a song from the man himself and let the music do the talking. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/twvod061808.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/twvod061808.html?15635 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:15:00 CST MTV's "The Real World" series is all about roommate tension, controversy, scandal and, apparently, Milwaukee-made songstress Jayme Dawicki. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/jaymedawickimtv.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/jaymedawickimtv.html?15629 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:08:00 CST It finally feels like summer. Here a song that should be -- by law -- on every summer-themed mix tape. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/twvod061708.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/twvod061708.html?15620 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:15:00 CST Beginning Wednesday, June 18, public transit commuters will be privy to live, local band footage via the Transit TV network on the MCTS buses. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/bandsonbus.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/bandsonbus.html?15602 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:07:00 CST Here's a look at the CDs spilling off my desk this month. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/mixtape0608.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/mixtape0608.html?15601 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:01:00 CST The city's first large scale, eco-lifestyle music festival will take place in Veteran's Park on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/rockthegreenbrief.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/rockthegreenbrief.html?15581 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:41:00 CST Although the band was from Madison, Appliances-SFB was a fixture on the Milwaukee music scene at the dawn on the 1980s. Now, Rockhaus Guitar's Rusty Olson reissues the band's acclaimed first LP on CD. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/appliancessfb.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/appliancessfb.html?15448 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:18:00 CST We are living in an era where fans elect musicians, consumers pick products and viewers choose reality. There is something organic and refreshing about these conscious popularity contests and Rose Hill Drive, a band out of Colorado, has won the contest for fans time and time again. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/rosehilldrive.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/rosehilldrive.html?15585 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:02:00 CST Musician, bicycle activist and collective farm resident, Kristine Pettersen - AKA "Thistle" - releases her new CD on Saturday, June 14 in Madison. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/thistlebrief.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/thistlebrief.html?15558 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:36:00 CST OnMilwaukee.com reporter Jason McDowell chats with Gogol Bordello's Eugene Hutz. Here's what they said. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/eugenehutz.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/eugenehutz.html?15553 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:15:00 CST Let me be a snob for one second while I say that I feel lucky to have seen Gogol Bordello before they became famous. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gogolbordello.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gogolbordello.html?15547 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:21:00 CST