WMSE’s Big Band Grandstand Silent Auction and Gala Once Again Welcomes Sweden’s Queen of Swing, Gunhild Carling
Oct 22nd, 2024
WMSE Announces Exciting Lineup of Events, Including Backyard BBQ Headlined by Guided by Voices
Aug 13th, 2024
The Friday Night Freak Show Series Triumphantly Returns September 20 at The Oriental Theatre
Aug 6th, 2024
WMSE Thanks Milwaukee with a Free Concert at Humboldt Park
Guided By Voices to headline the 14th annual Backyard BBQ event
Apr 22nd, 2024WMSE’s 22nd Rockabilly Chili Fundraiser Set For April 7 at MSOE Kern Center
Mar 7th, 2024
WMSE’s Art & Music Event Returns to the Historic Pritzlaff Building on February 9
Jan 9th, 2024
Sweden’s Queen of Swing, Gunhild Carling, Returns to WMSE’s Big Band Grandstand
Nov 14th, 2023
WMSE Bolsters Development Team with Hire of Mitch DeSantis
As Team Grows, Station Promotes Sid McCain to Music Director and Jeff Redmon to Marketing Director
Jun 19th, 2023CTSI Discovery Radio and WMSE Win Top Award from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association
First Place Acknowledgment Earned for Best Pandemic-Related Service to Community
May 11th, 2023WMSE’s Rockabilly Chili Winners Announced
Winners determined by votes from more than 3,000 event attendees
Apr 17th, 2023WMSE Announces 2023 Backyard BBQ Concert Lineup, Date
Bob Mould Band – featuring legendary artist, and founding member of Hüsker Dü – to headline
Apr 11th, 2023WMSE’s 21st Rockabilly Chili Fundraiser to be held Sunday, April 16 at MSOE’s Kern Center
Jan 19th, 2023
Live art and live music to share the spotlight at WMSE’s 6th annual Art & Music event
Jun 6th, 2022
WMSE’s Rockabilly Chili Fundraiser is BACK!
Sunday, April 10 at MSOE’s Kern Center
Jan 7th, 2022WMSE’s Big Band Grandstand with Dewey Gill returns to the Turner Hall Ballroom
Chicago Jazz Orchestra Celebrates Local Legend Woody Herman
Oct 18th, 2021“Wisconsin Black History Moment” debuts on WMSE 91.7FM
New series highlights Black entertainers, politicians and community members
Feb 8th, 2021WMSE’s 19th annual Rockabilly Chili will go on!
“Super Friends Edition” to debut April 5-11
Jan 28th, 2021WMSE Art & Music event to feature art, live music and auction – all online
Jul 20th, 2020
Live art and live music to share the spotlight at WMSE’s 4th annual Art & Music event
Feb 17th, 2020
WMSE to Broadcast Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s, “On Stage!” Fall Season
This tradition has been enjoyed by millions nationwide since 1971 with the MSO’s radio series – the country’s longest-running national classical radio series.
Oct 1st, 2019WMSE’s “Big Band Grandstand with Dewey Gill” to feature Chicago Jazz Orchestra playing Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Williams
In addition to an incredible night of entertainment and light fare from Braise, there will be a silent auction.
Sep 9th, 2019WMSE Presents SMASH Ale 19
Look for this tasty treat at local cafes, bars and restaurants.
May 24th, 2019WMSE Wins Three Awards At Wisconsin Broadcaster Association Gala
A total of 123 stations participated.
May 6th, 2019WMSE Art & Music event to feature live painting, music
All of the proceeds of the evening will go toward supporting WMSE and help the station continue the work it does to support the local arts community.
Feb 13th, 2019WMSE’s 17th Rockabilly Chili Fundraiser
Special Chili Deal – 5 Tickets for the Price of 4
Dec 14th, 2018WMSE’s 5th Annual Big Band Grandstand with Dewey Gill to feature the Chicago Jazz Orchestra
This gala and silent auction event is a fundraiser for Milwaukee’s favorite community-powered radio station, WMSE..
Nov 27th, 2018WMSE’s 5th Annual Big Band Grandstand with Dewey Gill to feature the Chicago Jazz Orchestra
Buy your tickets in advance and save $10.
Sep 24th, 2018WMSE Continues Partnership with Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Broadcast of MSO 2018 Season begins Sunday, Sept. 23
Sep 19th, 2018WMSE’s SMASH Ale 2018 – Your Summer Beer is Here!
This is the fourth year WMSE is offering its special-edition beer, and staff and volunteers think this one is the best!
Jun 5th, 2018Old 97’s to headline 9th Annual WMSE Backyard BBQ
All the fun takes place Saturday, Aug. 25 from Noon to 8 p.m.
Jun 1st, 2018The Big Sound Downtown Has a Bold New Look
New WMSE website offers listeners a seamless experience
May 2nd, 201816th Annual WMSE Rockabilly Chili Fundraiser
This is the event that kicks off springtime in Milwaukee.
Mar 5th, 2018WMSE is turning 37 and celebrates with OMD at Potawatomi’s Northern Lights Theater
Local favorite GGOOLLDD will open the evening.
Feb 20th, 2018“WMSE Presents Abby Jeanne”
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Feb 7th, 2018WMSE’s Art & Music Returns!
This year’s event returns to the Pritzlaff on Friday, April 6.
Feb 5th, 2018WMSE’s 4th Annual Big Band Grandstand with Dewey Gill to feature the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
This gala and silent auction event is a fundraiser for Milwaukee’s favorite community-powered radio station, WMSE.
Nov 27th, 2017WMSE to Rebroadcast “Mindwebs,” short stories from the world of speculative fiction
Tune in next Saturday at Midnight for the first of many episodes of “Mind Webs.”
Nov 14th, 2017WMSE Continues Partnership with Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Broadcast of MSO 2017 Season begins Sept. 24
Sep 15th, 2017WMSE’s 4th Annual Big Band Grandstand with Dewey Gill to feature the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
On Sunday, Dec. 3, at 4 p.m., WMSE returns to the Turner Hall Ballroom to present the fourth annual Big Band Grandstand with Dewey Gill.
Sep 11th, 2017WMSE Presents The Sound Vision Program at this Year’s Milwaukee Film Festival
Touching on a variety of musical genres, this year’s selections definitely have something for everyone
Sep 7th, 2017Support WMSE’s 8th Annual Backyard BBQ by stopping by Honey Pie and Palomino
Join us on Saturday, Sept. 2 at Humboldt Park for a fantastic day of music
Aug 11th, 2017Alejandro Escovedo to headline 8th annual WMSE Backyard BBQ
All the fun takes place Saturday, Sept. 2 from noon to 8 p.m.
Jun 16th, 2017WMSE’s SMASH Ale 2017 is Back For its Third Year!
Using all Wisconsin ingredients: Chinook hops from Tenacious Badger Hops and Briess Ashburne malt, this tasty beer will definitely become a summertime favorite.
Jun 9th, 2017WMSE Presents: Art & Music
A live art, auction and music event at the Historic Pritzlaff on Friday, May 19.
May 2nd, 2017WMSE’s Local/Live Presents WHIPS
Broadcasting Live From Club Garibaldi on Tuesday, April 4!
Mar 28th, 2017WMSE’s 36th Anniversary Local/Live Broadcasts from Club Garibaldi – Twin Brother
Tuesday, March 14
Mar 9th, 2017WMSE: 36 Years of Sound and Vision
That’s 36 years hosting major events, supporting local music and arts festivals.
Mar 8th, 2017WMSE’s Local/Live Presents Zed Kenzo
Broadcasting Live From Club Garibaldi on Tuesday, Feb.7!
Feb 2nd, 2017WMSE’s 3rd Annual Big Band Grandstand with Dewey Gill
Tickets are available now for $50 each.
Nov 30th, 2016WMSE’s Local/Live Presents The Mighty Reindeerlick
Special Holiday Edition Broadcasting Live From Club Garibaldi!
Nov 29th, 2016“The Trap Set with Joe Wong” Comes to Milwaukee for a Live Recorded Broadcast
This will be the first Trap Set Live in the Midwest.
Nov 21st, 2016WMSE’s 3rd Annual Big Band Grandstand with Dewey Gill featuring Live at the Sands, a Tribute to Frank Sinatra & Count Basie
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra to open
Nov 15th, 2016The Trap Set with Joe Wong” Comes to Milwaukee for a Live Recorded Broadcast
THE TRAP SET is the world's most popular podcast and terrestrial radio show.
Nov 7th, 2016WMSE’s Local/Live Presents B~Free w/ Foreign Goods
Broadcasting Live From Club Garibaldi!
Oct 25th, 2016WMSE Continues Partnership with Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Broadcast of MSO 2016 Season begins Oct. 2
Sep 30th, 2016WMSE’s 3rd Annual Big Band Grandstand with Dewey Gill
Featuring, “Sinatra & Basie Live At The Sands: A Tribute to the Men and Their Music. ” Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra to open
Sep 19th, 2016WMSE’s Local/Live Presents Ugly Brother
Broadcasting Live From Club Garibaldi!
Aug 30th, 20167th Annual WMSE Backyard BBQ Lineup Announcement and New Location!
This year’s lineup is incredible.
Aug 17th, 2016WMSE’s Local/Live Presents Whiskey of The Damned Broadcasting Live From Club Garibaldi!
Whiskey Of the Damned will be sure to get you in the spirit before the group plays Milwaukee Irish Fest later that week.
Aug 10th, 2016WMSE & The Times Cinema Bring Back “The Friday Night Freak Show” Film Series
Each month a new film will be announced.
Jul 28th, 2016WMSE and Company Brewing Present SMASH Ale 2016
WMSE’s first event to introduce SMASH Ale 2016 to the public is this Friday, July 22, at Urban Bay View from 6-9 p.m.
Jul 21st, 2016WMSE Continues Partnership with Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Broadcasting of their 2014 Season Begins July 3 Followed by the 2016 Season on October 2
The 13-week series leads up to the MSO’s 2016 season, which WMSE will broadcast in October.
Jun 16th, 2016Orgullo Latino Celebrates 35 Years on WMSE
Celebrate the program’s 35th anniversary on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at the first annual Orgullo Latino Festival.
May 23rd, 2016WMSE’s Local/Live Presents Midwest Death Rattle
Broadcasting Live From Club Garibaldi on Tuesday, May 24
May 17th, 2016WMSE’s Local/Live Presents Space Raft
Broadcasting Live From Club Garibaldi.
Apr 11th, 2016“Live From the WMSE Studios, Sylvan Esso”
WMSE releases Second Record Store Day 7”
Mar 22nd, 2016WMSE’s Rockabilly Chili Fundraiser a Week Away
This is a great day for the whole family. Proceeds from this event go to support your favorite radio station WMSE.
Feb 24th, 2016Never Mind the Reunions, It’s WMSE
WMSE Announces Line –Up for 35th Anniversary Punk Show
Feb 8th, 2016Milwaukee Fire Department, La Salsa De Los Muertos and Musician Kevin Fayte added to Rockabilly Chili Fundraiser’s Line-up
The WMSE Rockabilly Chili Fundraiser takes place Sunday, March 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the MSOE Kern Center, 1245 N. Broadway.
Jan 26th, 2016WMSE is turning 35 and singing the birthday blues
WMSE starts singing the blues on Friday, March 25 when they host legends The Siegel–Schwall Band at the Turner Hall Ballroom with hometown icons The R&B Cadets.
Jan 8th, 2016WMSE’s Local/Live Presents a Special Holiday Show with Mark Waldoch and friends
Broadcasting from Club Garibaldi on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m.
Dec 8th, 2015WMSE’s 14th Annual Rockabilly Chili tickets to go on sale, Monday, Nov. 30
WMSE’s Rockabilly Chili Fundraiser is a chili competition that pits over 50 Milwaukee restaurants, cafes and caterers against one another to determine the city's best chili.
Nov 30th, 2015It’s the Countdown to WMSE’s 2nd Annual “Big Band Grandstand with Dewey Gill”
Featuring Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses. Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, Rhumba to Open
Nov 6th, 2015WMSE expands partnership with Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Station to broadcast MSO series with Chicago’s WMFT
Oct 1st, 2015WMSE launches new Show under the Needle – KEXP Sessions
Under the Needle premiers on Monday, Sept. 14 at noon and will feature a variety of new music artists.
Sep 8th, 2015WMSE’s 6th Annual Backyard BBQ at Cathedral Square- expecting over 3K in attendance
WMSE’s 6th Annual Backyard BBQ is only Six Days Away
Aug 31st, 2015Special “Back To School” Local/Live
Marielle Allschwang and Midwestern Charm to Perform
Aug 24th, 2015Pick up your 2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Program at WMSE’s Backyard BBQ
Film fans and their friends will enjoy an incredible lineup of music.
Aug 18th, 2015WMSE Presents the 2nd Annual “Big Band Grandstand with Dewey Gill”
Featuring Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses
Aug 3rd, 20156th Annual WMSE Backyard BBQ
Great Music, Great Food and A Great Time for The Entire Family
Jul 10th, 2015WMSE Launches the First Ever Record Ruckus
To take part in the Record Ruckus it’s $5 any time after 11 a.m. at the door but should you want to attend the early bird preview it’s $20.
Jul 8th, 2015WMSE’s Local/Live Summer Concert Series with The Rashita Joneses
Broadcasting from Club Garibaldi on Tuesday, July 14
Jul 1st, 2015WMSE Can Now Be Found on iTunes
Local/ Live is the new addition to our podcasts on iTunes
Jun 29th, 2015WMSE’s Local/Live Kicks Off Summer Concert Series with Jaill
Broadcasting from Club Garibaldi on Tuesday, June 9
Jun 4th, 2015WMSE and Sprecher Present SMASH Ale
A single hop and single malt ale developed my WMSE DJ Andrew Walther.
May 28th, 2015WMSE’s Local/Live Presents Klassik at The Todd Wehr Conference Center
Milwaukee’s young soulful rapper Klassik already has some pretty big things to cheer about.
Apr 10th, 2015WMSE to release special Field Report 7” on Record Store Day
“Live From The WMSE Studios, Field Report”
Mar 12th, 201513th Annual WMSE Rockabilly Chili Winners Announced
With over 4000 participants, the votes were close but they have been tallied. And the winners are…
Mar 2nd, 201513th Annual Rockabilly Chili Fundraiser
Music, Food, and Fun for the whole family
Feb 26th, 201513th Annual Rockabilly Chili adds Split Lip Rayfield to the line up
Music, food and fun for the whole family
Jan 26th, 2015WMSE Presents Mortgage Freeman live at The Todd Wehr Conference Center
Catch a special, Local/ Live performance and interview with Mortgage Freeman.
Jan 8th, 2015Dewey Gill to Appear on NPR’s “Here and Now”
WMSE’s “Sunday Big Band Show” DJ, Dewey Gill, will be on NPR’s “Here and Now” program Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 1 p.m.
Dec 2nd, 2014WMSE’s Local/Live Presents 5 Card Studs CD Release Party at The Todd Wehr Conference Center
5 Card Studs invites fans to celebrate the release of their Christmas CD, Naughty Or Nice on Tuesday, Dec. 9.
Dec 2nd, 2014WMSE’s 13th Annual Rockabilly Chili tickets to go on sale Monday, Nov. 24
This year tickets will go on sale on Monday with a special offer.
Nov 21st, 2014WMSE’s “Local/Live” Presents the Extra Crispy Brass Band at The Todd Wehr Conference Center
This will be a terrific night of music and fun for WMSE listeners and local music fans.
Nov 7th, 2014WMSE Presents “Big Band Grandstand with Dewey Gill”
The Cab Calloway Orchestra to perform along with The Wisconsin Hybrid Theater
Oct 21st, 2014WMSE Presents “Big Band Grandstand with Dewey Gill”
The Cab Calloway Orchestra to perform along with The Wisconsin Hybrid Theater
Sep 15th, 2014WMSE 91.7 to Sponsor 2014 Milwaukee Film Festival’s “Sound Vision” Program
GM and DJ Tom Crawford to dedicate show to the music of the selected films
Aug 21st, 2014Milwaukee Film Festival to sponsor WMSE Backyard BBQ
Film Festival program guide to launch at event
Aug 7th, 2014WMSE 91.7FM Announces Rockabilly Chili Fundraiser Results
The station raised over $60,000 from the event.
Mar 4th, 2014WMSE 91.7FM Hosts 12th Annual Rockabilly Chili Fundraiser
Fundraiser Expands to Two Levels, Adds Milwaukee Fire Department Partnership, Chili Pepper Races, and Growing Children’s Area
Jan 7th, 2014WMSE 91.7FM Food Slam Fundraiser
Event features food tasting, silent and live auctions and WMSE swagger
Sep 4th, 2013WMSE’s 11th Annual “Food Slam” fundraising event on the campus of the Milwaukee School of Engineering
The 11th Annual WMSE Food Slam features 26 area restaurants, businesses, food trucks and cafés dishing out specialty entrees for up to 500 listeners and supporters.
Sep 17th, 2012