Music

Rock Roundup: The Secret to Pat Metheny’s Success
Rock Roundup

The Secret to Pat Metheny’s Success

He’s a prodigy who pleases, as his Tuesday show at Northern Lights should prove.

Are Dave & Carole Arts Haters?

Are Dave & Carole Arts Haters?

And should we care about their comments? Reconsidering the value of Milwaukee’s arts scene.

Rock Roundup: Everything But Natalie Merchant
Rock Roundup

Everything But Natalie Merchant

Alas, Merchant cancelled her Pabst concert, but lots of other shows on tap this week.

Jazz in the Park: Questions for AhVantSoul
Jazz in the Park

Questions for AhVantSoul

Leader Jon Pierre Gee has played with James Brown, Al Green, Bob Marley and many others. His band plays tonight at Jazz in the Park.

Rock Roundup: The Long Life of Dick Contino
Rock Roundup

The Long Life of Dick Contino

The famed accordionist, 84, will play Festa Italiana, in a week that also features Jack White and Jackson Browne

Music: Denim Park Series Returns
Music

Denim Park Series Returns

Free weekly Wednesday concerts in new park on Water Street has booked a variety of bands.

Music: After the Femmes Are Over
Music

After the Femmes Are Over

Victor DeLorenzo is glad to be gone from the Violent Femmes, building a different life with two newer bands.

Music: Skyline Music Series Returns to Kadish Park
Music

Skyline Music Series Returns to Kadish Park

It’s a summer tradition: Great music and unsurpassed views of the Milwaukee skyline.

Rock Roundup: Sarah McLachlan Turns Down the Volume
Rock Roundup

Sarah McLachlan Turns Down the Volume

After the thundering decibels of Summerfest, it’s a quieter week of music, led by the Lilith Fair founder.

Music: The Blooming of Doghouse Flowers
Music

The Blooming of Doghouse Flowers

WMSE’s “Chicken Shack” host Jon Ziegler joined with New Orleans native Justin Reuther to created alt-country band.

Jazz in the Park: Questions for King Solomon
Jazz in the Park

Questions for King Solomon

Created by veterans from older Milwaukee groups, the band mixes reggae, ska, R&B, funk and Caribbean styles.

Best Albums of the Month: The Return of Bob Mould
Best Albums of the Month

The Return of Bob Mould

Plus, great albums by First Aid Kit, José James and Gabriel Kahane.