Music
Spoon Brings Un-Fussy Rock to Riverside Theater
The Austin natives take their summer album to a cooling Midwest, Club Garibaldi prepares to host a Brooklyn gem.
Sep 15th, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
The Black Keys, Rock Music’s Arena-packing Purists
The Ohio natives evolve, but stay true to their bluesy roots
Sep 8th, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
The Call From Yellow Phone
This weekend’s Yellow Phone Music Conference will showcase up-and-coming bands, with advice from top pros in the industry.
Sep 3rd, 2014 by Helena Marie Fahnrich
The Return of Ramblin’ Jack Elliott
A huge influence on Dylan and others, the legendary folk singer comes to town.
Sep 1st, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
From Turkey With Love
Turkish-American composer Kamran Ince has a long association with Milwaukee. Present Music presents an all-Ince show Saturday.
Aug 28th, 2014 by Claire Nowak
Alpine Valley For Sale at $8.4 Million
Famed music venue, 37 years old, nation’s second largest amphitheater, has hit hard times.
Aug 25th, 2014 by Michael Horne
The Dutchess and the Duke’s Strange Journey
The Pacific Northwest duo have reunited -- yet again -- playing their dark folk music at the Cactus Club.
Aug 25th, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
“The Dude” Does Double Duty
Jeff Bridges and The Abiders charm a crowd at the Pabst.
Aug 25th, 2014 by Joey Grihalva
Is Alejandro Escovedo the Ultimate Survivor?
A key rock innovator since the 1970s, he headlines a week that also features Jeff Bridges and the Abiders
Aug 18th, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
Red Headed Stranger No More
Willie Nelson & Family sell out two nights in a week that includes metal-influenced Spanish guitar (Rodrigo y Gabriela) and a 19-member collective (The Polyphonic Spree).
Aug 11th, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
State Fair Has a Conniption Fit
Milwaukee heavy metal band Conniption wows the crowd with high-energy set.
Aug 6th, 2014 by Brett Kihlmire
The Curious Journey of Midwest Beat
Formed in Madison, now based in Milwaukee, the band specializes in what its members have dubbed “Angry Bubblegum” music.
Aug 5th, 2014 by Andy Turner
