Music

Arts Roundup: Return of the 1980s
Arts Roundup

Return of the 1980s

Danceworks has fun with 80s-inspired pop songs.

Rock Roundup: Get Psychedelic, Man
Rock Roundup

Get Psychedelic, Man

Cactus Club’s four day, Milwaukee Psych Fest features some 20 different bands.

Classical: Shaking Up Shakespeare
Classical

Shaking Up Shakespeare

The MSO brings in actors to tackle Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet

Review: Don’t Mess With Medea
Review

Don’t Mess With Medea

Soprana Domonique Labelle’s dramatic performance as Medea highlights concert by Four Nations Ensemble.

Rock Roundup: Death & Taxes & Good Music
Rock Roundup

Death & Taxes & Good Music

Never mind the IRS deadline, there’s great music coming this week.

Arts Roundup: Three Great Solo Artists
Arts Roundup

Three Great Solo Artists

Saxophonist Colin Stetson, dancer Morgan Thorson and spoken word artist Jeanine Durning each perform in Alverno festival.

Classical: Lions and Tigers and Strings — Oh My!
Classical

Lions and Tigers and Strings — Oh My!

The MSO takes on The Wizard of Oz in a film with orchestra concert.

Rock Preview: We Played for Clay Matthews
Rock Preview

We Played for Clay Matthews

Phantogram’s catchy music has been used in ads, but musical hipsters like it, too.

Arts Roundup: Dancers Who Defy Gravity
Arts Roundup

 Dancers Who Defy Gravity

The human pretzels of the Pilobolus dance troupe perform this week at the Wilson Center.

Rock Roundup: Great Music, Less Regurgitation
Rock Roundup

Great Music, Less Regurgitation

Five great acts coming to town, none of whom feature any Lady Gaga-style grossness.

Review: Summoning the Spirit of Jimi
Review

Summoning the Spirit of Jimi

Experience Hendrix 2014 Tour offered over a dozen musicians and lots of sizzling solos.

Review: How to Mesmerize An Audience
Review

How to Mesmerize An Audience

St. Vincent’s live show at the Pabst was a stunning mix of show biz and seductive music.