Music

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.

Classical: Fine Arts Quartet’s Summer Finale
Classical

Fine Arts Quartet’s Summer Finale

Three unusual works by Mozart, Strauss and Tchaikovsky earned a standing ovation.

Rock Roundup: Top 5 Summerfest Shows
Rock Roundup

Top 5 Summerfest Shows

Bonnie Raitt, Hold Steady and Phantogram lead the list.

Music: Radio Milwaukee’s Live Showcase for Local Artists
Music

Radio Milwaukee’s Live Showcase for Local Artists

“414 Music Live” runs every Thursday, now welcomes audiences to the studio.

Music: Keith Pulvermacher is a Survival Artist
Music

Keith Pulvermacher is a Survival Artist

The Milwaukee musician and former LoveMonkeys guitarist just keeps performing -- and that’s good enough for his many fans.