Rock
2012-13 season not quite done
BB King gets the Riverside Blues, the MSO ends classical season with epic Elgar, fairway farce at Sunset Playhouse, Bay View's Gallery Night, Highland Games in Tosa.
May 28th, 2013 by Hannah McCarthyPresent Music’s wild party of a season finale
Present Music ends its season with a vibrant, raucous party of a chamber music concert at Turner Hall.
May 25th, 2013 by Tom StriniUnpolished, revised “Waiting” still shines bright
Don't wait to see World's Stage's production of the Bob Kelly/Kelly Pomeroy song cycle, in town for the weekend before a trip to New York's Cherry Lane Theatre.
May 24th, 2013 by Matthew ReddinWorld’s Stage brings “Waiting” to Milwaukee…and beyond
Bob Kelly and Kelly Pomeroy's song cycle will travel to New York after its Milwaukee premiere this week, to be performed at the Off-Broadway Cherry Lane Theater.
May 23rd, 2013 by Christina WrightVictor DeLorenzo of the Violent Femmes
The Violent Femmes drummer talks about his new solo album, work with jazz trio Nineteen Thirteen and the Femmes reunion at Summerfest this June.
May 20th, 2013 by Ben GucciardiFoals bring their “Holy Fire” to Turner Hall
The Foals will debut their emotionally charged new tracks and newly refined sounds from "Holy Fire" at Turner Hall Sunday.
May 19th, 2013 by Madeline PieschelOf Montreal returns to The Pabst
The theatrical psychedelic pop band brings their wildly entertaining show to Milwaukee for the third time in a year on Thursday.
May 16th, 2013 by Madeline PieschelThe Cell Phones stand alone
Chicago-based rockers The Cell Phones, led by an epic frontwoman, are the ones really saving rock and roll.
May 11th, 2013 by Jeff MoodyThe Queen of Rock and Roll lives
The life of Janis Joplin is celebrated with a flawless performance by Mary Bridget Davies at the Rep, through June 2.
May 7th, 2013 by Angela MorganEverything reverberates with Primes’ “Millions”
There's only six tracks on this Brooklyn trio's EP, but Jeff Moody thinks they're just getting started.
May 4th, 2013 by Jeff MoodyMosquitoes are a drag
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs' new record, "Mosquito," is an uninspired release to be avoided, just like the insect it's named for.
Apr 27th, 2013 by Jeff MoodyJim James’ journey, on stage at the Pabst
The My Morning Jacket frontman's solo show for Regions Of Light And Sound Of God was a transformative experience, blissfully showcasing a lone star.
Apr 21st, 2013 by Kristen Poehlmann