Music
Lions and Tigers and Strings — Oh My!
The MSO takes on The Wizard of Oz in a film with orchestra concert.
Apr 10th, 2014 by Rob Gebelhoff
We Played for Clay Matthews
Phantogram’s catchy music has been used in ads, but musical hipsters like it, too.
Apr 9th, 2014 by Joey Grihalva
Dancers Who Defy Gravity
The human pretzels of the Pilobolus dance troupe perform this week at the Wilson Center.
Apr 8th, 2014 by Isabel Dunkerley
Great Music, Less Regurgitation
Five great acts coming to town, none of whom feature any Lady Gaga-style grossness.
Apr 8th, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
Summoning the Spirit of Jimi
Experience Hendrix 2014 Tour offered over a dozen musicians and lots of sizzling solos.
Apr 7th, 2014 by Joey Grihalva
How to Mesmerize An Audience
St. Vincent’s live show at the Pabst was a stunning mix of show biz and seductive music.
Apr 7th, 2014 by Garrick Jannene
The Salvation of the Symphony
Last weekend’s Beethoven Festival saved my soul. This weekend’s concert could so the same for you.
Apr 3rd, 2014 by Joey Grihalva
Celtic Soul Star Comes to Town
World-renowned Irish singer Iarla Ó Lionáird joins Present Music
Apr 3rd, 2014 by Rob Gebelhoff
Monthly Musical Musings
March’s best albums include new ones by Future Islands and by Ambrose Akinmusire.
Apr 1st, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
No April Fool’s Jokes Here
Sorry, just a roundup of the week’s best five shows.
Mar 31st, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
Sure, Shostakovich Can Be Happy
Fine Arts Quartet finds the Russian’s merry side, along with a rarely-performed work of Italian romanticism.
Mar 31st, 2014 by Michael Barndt
Great to Be Here in… What Town?
Blitzen Trapper and Drive-By Truckers play well, but have trouble connecting to Milwaukee.
Mar 28th, 2014 by Garrick Jannene
