Music

Review: Alabama Shakes Rocks Milwaukee
Review

Alabama Shakes Rocks Milwaukee

Lead singer Brittany Howard has been compared to Janis Joplin, but the band proved uniquely powerful in its own right.

Music: The Return of Howard Jones
Music

The Return of Howard Jones

1980s British rocker with many hit songs will perform songs from his huge new Engage CD and DVD.

Rock Roundup: Of Montreal Lands In Milwaukee
Rock Roundup

Of Montreal Lands In Milwaukee

The group’s leader, Kevin Barnes, might be called twee, pretentious or emo, but Of Montreal can no longer be dismissed as minor.

Weekly Happy Hour: 414 Music Live With Cheap Beer
Weekly Happy Hour

414 Music Live With Cheap Beer

Every Thursday Radio Milwaukee features live local music and $1 off Milwaukee beers at adjoining Stone Creek cafe.

My Whirlwind Weekend at Arte Para Todos

My Whirlwind Weekend at Arte Para Todos

Inaugural Milwaukee music festival was three days of great music, cool clubs and fun crowds.

Rock Roundup: Best Rocking Scot You Never Heard Of?
Rock Roundup

Best Rocking Scot You Never Heard Of?

Midge Ure comes to town, with a long, impressive history behind him as musician and songwriter.

Arte Para Todos: Weekend Music Fest Boasts 70 Bands
Arte Para Todos

Weekend Music Fest Boasts 70 Bands

70 local bands and 15 visual artists at 15 venues over three days in a benefit for school arts programs.

Classical: 10 Concerts in 10 Days
Classical

10 Concerts in 10 Days

A great lineup is led by concert featuring internationally-known classical guitarist Xuefei Yang.

Classical: There’s Always Room for Cello
Classical

There’s Always Room for Cello

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra principal cellist Susan Babini, featured this week, does double duty with another ensemble.

Music: The Return of Scott Wooldridge
Music

The Return of Scott Wooldridge

Long-time Milwaukee rocker comes back here to play at Shank Hall.

Rock Roundup: Still Eccentric After All Those Years
Rock Roundup

Still Eccentric After All Those Years

Three decades on, English rocker Robyn Hitchcock is still a unique charmer. He plays Tuesday at Shank Hall.

Music: The Rise of Twin Brother
Music

The Rise of Twin Brother

The Milwaukee band, which opens tonight for Current Swell at Turner Hall, learned a lot from an East Coast tour.