Music

“The Dude” Does Double Duty

“The Dude” Does Double Duty

Jeff Bridges and The Abiders charm a crowd at the Pabst.

Rock Roundup: Is Alejandro Escovedo the Ultimate Survivor?
Rock Roundup

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

Rock Roundup: Red Headed Stranger No More
Rock Roundup

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).

Music: State Fair Has a Conniption Fit
Music

State Fair Has a Conniption Fit

Milwaukee heavy metal band Conniption wows the crowd with high-energy set.

Profile: The Curious Journey of Midwest Beat
Profile

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.

Rock Roundup: Why I Love Future Islands
Rock Roundup

Why I Love Future Islands

They’re at Turner Hall this Sunday, and definitely worth a try.

Jazz in the Park: Questions for CALJE
Jazz in the Park

Questions for CALJE

The Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble mixes a wide range of Latin American sounds and styles.

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