Vic and Gab to play MKE Unplugged this Thursday
The "Take One at TCD" alumni, supporting their sophomore album "Love of Mine," are set to take the stage Thursday night for UWM's MKE Unplugged series.
Nov 20th, 2013
Midnight Reruns celebrate release of debut album at Cactus Club
The "Take One at TCD" alumni prepare for the release of their debut album, celebrating with a show at the Cactus Club this Saturday evening.
Nov 16th, 2013
Built to Spill carry the zero to Turner Hall Ballroom
With a new lineup on board, Boise ID's Built to Spill make their return to Milwaukee.
Nov 15th, 2013
Salford Lads Club returns to Turner Hall for Pablove Benefit
Milwaukee's favorite Smiths and Morrissey tribute act return to Turner Hall for their annual Pablove benefit show.
Nov 7th, 2013
The mighty Melt Banana returns to Milwaukee
The wildly experimental Japanese band takes the Cactus Club stage tonight.
Oct 24th, 2013
Third Coast Percussion performs again with Present Music
The fantastic quartet returns to Milwaukee this Saturday at Vogel Hall, after tremendous success performing in Present Music's season opener, "Inuksuit." Member David Skidmore speaks to Sahan Jayasuriya about their unique and transfixing style.
Oct 14th, 2013
“Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me”
The fantastic biopic looks at one of the most legendary cult bands in rock history, Memphis, Tennessee's Big Star.
Oct 5th, 2013
Volcano Choir making a rare appearance at the Pabst
Fresh off the set of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, this collaboration of Wisconsin musicians will return to town as part of the tour for "Repave," their new album.
Sep 27th, 2013
“Enter the Dragon”
The classic martial arts film, starring Bruce Lee, gets a special screening at this year's film festival.
Sep 27th, 2013
The Zombies return to Milwaukee, this time at the Pabst
The classic '60s band might have been a footnote in history, were it not for their masterpiece "Odessey and Oracle," a post-breakup album that would later be the defining Summer of Love sound.
Sep 24th, 2013
Youth Lagoon to play the Pabst Theater tonight
The indie pop act is set to perform at the Pabst Theater this evening, touring in support of their new album Wondrous Bughouse.
Sep 12th, 2013
Chicago quartet Disappears rematerializes at Cactus Club
Touring in support of their new album "Era," the band's solid reputation and fascinating blend of post-punk and psychedelic sounds should have you headed down to Bay View Friday night.
Sep 6th, 2013
The Melvins and Mudhoney to perform at Turner Hall Ballroom
The Seattle grunge pioneers will share the stage this Sunday to commemorate the Melvins' 30th anniversary.
Jul 19th, 2013
Fountains of Wayne to play Shank Hall
With the band set to take the Shank Hall stage this weekend, Sahan Jayasuriya examines their discography, finding much more than "Stacy's Mom".
Apr 19th, 2013
Milwaukee Psych Fest brings the sunshine to Cactus Club
Sahan talks to Andrew Shelp, organizer of the very first Milwaukee Psych Fest.
Apr 19th, 2013
Milwaukee Day returns for a third year
Sahan Jayasuriya talks with Milwaukee Day organizers Andy Silverman and Timm Gable in anticipation of Sunday's celebrations.
Apr 8th, 2013
Stars to shine on Turner Hall
Touring in support of their latest album The North, the Canadian indie rock group will be playing Turner Hall Ballroom Monday evening.
Mar 25th, 2013
Tegan and Sara return to the Pabst Theater
The Canadian alternative pop duo returns to Milwaukee in support of "Heartthrob," a slick album that marks a new chapter without betraying their old sound.
Mar 7th, 2013
Far from loners at Turner Hall Ballroom
The Australian psychedelic pop outfit made their return to Milwaukee, playing an impressive Turner Hall show Sunday.
Mar 4th, 2013
Episode Three – Vic & Gab
Milwaukee's own songwriting sister duo Vic & Gab stopped in at the ThirdCoast Digest offices to play a few tunes.
Feb 15th, 2013
Sahan’s Valentines Day Albummers
This quintet of cathartic records is perfect for anyone opposed to Valentine's Day on emotional grounds – or Valentine's Day-lovers with a weird sense of humor.
Feb 14th, 2013
The Vaccines set to take Turner Hall stage tonight
The UK post punk revivalists make their Milwaukee debut tonight at Turner Hall Ballroom.
Feb 8th, 2013
Yo La Tengo’s got it right again with “Fade”
The New Jersey trio, still relevant and interesting after almost three decades, performs at Turner Hall Saturday.
Feb 1st, 2013
Paper Holland at the Down and Over Pub
Milwaukee quartet Paper Holland celebrated the release of debut album "Happy Belated" at the Down and Over Pub on Friday night.
Jan 5th, 2013
Sahan’s Seven Albums
Sahan Jayasuriya runs down a list of albums to get excited for in 2013. PLUS: an exclusive stream of new song from Milwaukee band Fable & The World Flat.
Jan 4th, 2013
Sahan’s Unranked Favorites of 2012
Sahan Jayasuriya shares his favorite albums, singles and shows of 2012.
Dec 27th, 2012
Happy Holidays from ThirdCoast Digest!
A behind-the-scenes look at TCD's window decoration at the Shops of Grand Ave, and holiday greetings from our editorial staff.
Dec 25th, 2012
60+ bands, two days, one neighborhood
With the local music festival gearing up for its third year, Sahan Jayasuriya talks to organizers Kelsey Kaufmann and Sean Heiser.
Dec 20th, 2012
Braid’s Todd Bell
With the band set to take the Turner Hall stage this Friday, TCD sits down with bassist Todd Bell to talk about their classic album, Frame & Canvas.
Dec 13th, 2012
Episode Two – Midnight Reruns
Midnight Reruns stop into the TCD office to perform two brand new songs from their forthcoming album.
Dec 13th, 2012
An interview with Sean Williamson, director of “Heavy Hands”
"Heavy Hands," Sean Williamson's debut feature film, premieres Thursday at the Oriental Theatre. TCD sat down with Williamson for an in depth interview.
Dec 11th, 2012
An Interview with Nada Surf’s Matthew Caws
Sahan Jayasuriya talks with Nada Surf's Matthew Caws in anticipation of their upcoming Turner Hall apperance.
Dec 6th, 2012
Episode One – The Midwestern Charm
Connor LaMue of The Midwestern Charm performs inside TCD's office at the Shops of Grand Avenue in the first episode of Take One at ThirdCoast.
Dec 3rd, 2012
Low, masters of minimalism, take Turner Hall
The echoey concert hall and a respectfully silent audience provided the perfect setting for Low to play a resonant, career-spanning set.
Nov 25th, 2012
Salford Lads Club at Turner Hall Ballroom
Sahan Jayasuriya catches up with Marc Solheim to preview this Friday's benefit for the Pablove Foundation at Turner Hall, the Salford Lads Club.
Nov 8th, 2012
Cat Power at Turner Hall
Touring in support of new album "Sun," Cat Power (aka Chan Marshall) brought a variety of styles to the Turner Hall stage on Monday night.
Oct 30th, 2012
An Interview with Acme Records’ Ken Chrisien
Sahan Jayasuriya talks with Ken Chrisien, owner of Milwaukee's newest record store, Acme Records & Music Emporium.
Oct 24th, 2012
The xx, nothing short of fantastic, at the Pabst Theater
A stunning stage show at the Pabst completed the "perpetual twilight" sound of the xx, and the group's first time live in Milwaukee was a true success.
Oct 22nd, 2012
Beach House at the Pabst Theater
Beach House brought their washed out dream pop to the Pabst Theater on Wednesday evening, playing to a nearly packed house.
Oct 11th, 2012
Ten years and running
This weekend, Milwaukee's Latest Flame Records celebrates its ten year anniversary at the Cactus Club. TCD talks with owner Dan Hanke about the past, present and future of the label.
Oct 5th, 2012
“Bones Brigade: An Autobiography”
Professional skateboarder Stacy Peralta's documentary shows the sport from an emotional angle, and presents the athletes first and foremost as people.
Oct 4th, 2012
Dirty Projectors make a triumphant return to the Pabst
The critically-acclaimed band brought their unique brand of warped pop to Milwaukee Sunday, touring in support of new album Swing Lo Magellan.
Oct 1st, 2012
Portraits of Bay View Gallery Night
TCD spiced up the neighborhood's night of art with a photobooth and crafts from TCDIY's Carly Rubach.
Oct 1st, 2012
Post Paradise bring Ft. Collins to Milwaukee
Ft. Collins' Post Paradise sat down with TCD to talk about their upcoming show, tonight at Linneman's with I'm Not a Pilot.
Sep 27th, 2012
A Band in DC” at the Milwaukee Film Festival
Over five years in the making, this film documenting these heroes of hardcore is definitely worth the wait.
Sep 27th, 2012
Mission Of Burma’s Peter Prescott
Sahan Jayasuriya talks with Peter Prescott, drummer of legendary post punk act Mission of Burma, in anticipation of their upcoming Shank Hall show.
Sep 25th, 2012
Swans’ Michael Gira
TCD's Sahan Jayasuriya talks with Michael Gira, founder of legendary experimental music group Swans, in anticipation of their upcoming appearance at Shank Hall.
Sep 21st, 2012
Previewing the Peck School’s new music series
TCD previews UWM's new, free concert series, MKE Unplugged, featuring stripped down sets from local and national artists.
Sep 13th, 2012
YACHT
Next up in the Cream City Soundcheck series is YACHT performing at Turner Hall and "having a really cool across-Milwaukee experience." The (free!) Celebration is tomorrow night at Turner Hall.
Sep 12th, 2012
A wild variety of absurd fun
Bringing together pro wrestling, live music and burlesque performers, there's no other event like Mondo Lucha at Turner Hall. Photo Gallery by Lacy Landre.
Sep 10th, 2012
Paul Hammond Gets The Led Out
TCD talks with Paul Hammond, guitarist of Led Zeppelin cover band Get the Led Out, performing at the Marcus Center Saturday night.
Sep 7th, 2012
Holy Shit!
Cream City Soundcheck caught local hardcore punk band HOLY SHIT! live at Club Garibaldi and playing video games at home in Riverwest.
Sep 5th, 2012
10 Must-See Fall Concerts
From the Pabst to the Cactus Club, TCD presents your guide to the 10 must-see concerts in Milwaukee this fall.
Aug 31st, 2012
Maritime
Cream City Soundcheck catches up with Milwaukee's indie pop heroes Maritime, where they talk music, families, careers and being able to juggle all of them at once.
Aug 29th, 2012
I’m Not a Pilot
This week's Cream City Soundcheck debut features Milwaukee indie pop quartet I'm Not a Pilot.
Aug 22nd, 2012
Bonnie Raitt, Laura Linney, Gutenberg! The Musical
The Marcus Center hosts Raitt, Linney's at Ten Chimneys, hi-jinks at the Stackner, Emancipation art at the Haggerty.
Aug 21st, 2012
Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound
Cream City Soundcheck checks in with local legend Paul Cebar in the DJ booth at WMSE, at Cafe at the Plaza, and performing live at Turner Hall.
Aug 15th, 2012
Danceworks’ Art to Art, Alchemist’s Time Travelers
Multi-disciplinary dance, sci-fi theater and festivals as the summer season winds down.
Aug 14th, 2012
Angela Morgan
Photographer Angela Morgan listens for the music in the image.
Aug 13th, 2012
Major Henry “Schadow” Schantz, F-22 Raptor Pilot
Major Henry Schantz talked with TCD about this weekend's Milwaukee Air and Water Show, his personal background, and piloting the F-22. Photo gallery by Lacy Landre.
Aug 10th, 2012
Mortgage Freeman
Cream City Soundcheck caught up with Milwaukee rock 'n' rollers Mortgage Freeman for a little bit of talkin' and rockin'.
Aug 10th, 2012
The Tallest Man on Earth at the Pabst Theater
Tallest Man on Earth albums don't always do justice to the incredible voice of Kristian Matssen, but the Pabst Theater most certainly did.
Aug 7th, 2012
Summer tap, 1000 Clowns, a kiss in a garden…
Lots to do in Milwaukee's late summer, most of it outdoors.
Aug 7th, 2012
Howl Street Studios’ Shane Hochstetler
Recording studio owner and self proclaimed "audio nerd" Shane Hochstetler has been one of the most in-demand studio engineers in Milwaukee for the last five years. Shane talks with TCD about the process of turning his childhood dream job into a reality.
Aug 6th, 2012
Kings Go Forth
Visiting bands, docUWM and TCD partner in a new video series. We Go Forth with the Kings.
Aug 2nd, 2012
07/31: Live Jazz, Free Day at MAM, and more
What's the magic word in Milwaukee? Free! It comes up a lot in this week's On Stage.
Jul 31st, 2012
Gallery Night Gala, and the shows must go on
Off the Wall and Sunset Playhouse soldier on with a farce and a musical, and Gallery Night celebrates a quarter-century.
Jul 24th, 2012
King Tuff at Quarters
At a sweaty, sold-out show at Quarters in Riverwest, King Tuff delivered the type of set that summer is all about. Photo gallery by Erik Ljung.
Jul 23rd, 2012
Liars at Mad Planet
Twelve years in, Liars have done everything but repeat themselves. On Wednesday night, the Brooklyn band shook the room at Mad Planet.
Jul 20th, 2012
ComedySportz celebrates a year of T.I.M. (The Improvised Musical)
ComedySportz continues to innovate with T.I.M. (The Improvised Musical). The improv group celebrates T.I.M.'s successful first year on Thursday night.
Jul 18th, 2012
Elton John’s “Billy Elliot” at Uihlein
The Marcus Center presents "Billy Elliot, The Musical," the story of a boy and ballet; Holly Hughes is Theatre Gigante's guest.
Jul 17th, 2012
Hey! Let’s go outside and play!
Gathering on the Green, Starry Nights, Bastille Days, Florentine at the Lake... or stay inside with Alchemist's "Juliet and Romeo."
Jul 10th, 2012
Dancing, fireworks, drums and bugles
Kalpana/Draves Dance at UWM, Moses and Patterson dancing on a roof, and the day of Red White and Blue.
Jul 3rd, 2012
10 local bands to see this summer
Live music is everywhere this time of year, and Sahan Jayasuriya looks at 10 up-and-coming local acts to see live in the Brew City this summer.
Jun 18th, 2012
The Story of Die Kreuzen
Lest We Forget at Turner Hall features Die Kreuzen's first live performance in almost two decades. TCD chronicles the history of Milwaukee's hardcore pioneers.
May 24th, 2012
Melvins drummer Dale Crover
Before the band's Turner Hall show with Unsane, TCD talks with Melvins drummer Dale Crover about the band's new EP and what's next for the grunge pioneers.
Apr 30th, 2012
A Preview of Record Store Day 2012
Record Store Day is celebrating its fifth year, and TCD checks in with Milwaukee's local independent record stores before Saturday's sales and celebrations.
Apr 20th, 2012
Milwaukee Day 2012
TCD chats with Milwaukee Day organizers Timm Gable, Brent Gohde and Andy Silverman about "The Greatest Day in the World."
Apr 14th, 2012
Henry Rollins at Turner Hall
Henry Rollins delivered humorous anecdotes and powerful social commentaries in his three-hour performance at Turner Hall.
Mar 26th, 2012
Showcasing a diverse sound
Milwaukee's diverse music scene was honored last night at Turner Hall Ballroom for the 5th annual RadioMilwaukee Music Awards.
Mar 7th, 2012
The “All Messed Up Again” experience
Last weekend, 64 musicians got "All Messed Up Again" at Linneman's. TCD Intern Sahan Jayasuriya shares his experience playing in the unique musical experiment.
Feb 18th, 2012
WMSE Collector and Gear Show
Show-goers had the chance to dig through all kinds of collectables at WMSE's Collector and Gear Show, from rare records and memorabilia to guitars and amps.
Feb 15th, 2012
