Rock

Old Crow Medicine Show: Roots Revival Done Right
Old Crow Medicine Show

Roots Revival Done Right

OCMS rocked the Riverside Theater Saturday, as did opening band Chuck Mead and the Grassy Knoll Boys.

STRIPWAX: MOONEATER comes on strong
STRIPWAX

MOONEATER comes on strong

Even if you missed it for free, MOONEATER's debut release is a fast and rocking good time that is not to be missed.

Jon Mueller’s Death Blues: Embracing the here and now
Jon Mueller’s Death Blues

Embracing the here and now

Death Blues (No Time Like The Present) seeks to explore the certainty of death and the necessity of embracing the now in a multidisciplinary project at Alverno.

Amanda Palmer and the Grand Theft Orchestra at Turner Hall

Amanda Palmer and the Grand Theft Orchestra at Turner Hall

At Turner Hall on Sunday night, Amanda Palmer blasted through songs from her new album "Theater is Evil."

STRIPWAX: Total Victory – “National Service”
STRIPWAX

Total Victory – “National Service”

Manchester band Total Victory's new album "National Service" just isn't enough fun to be anything beyond decent.

STRIPWAX: Kendrick Lamar – “good kid, m.A.A.d city”
STRIPWAX

Kendrick Lamar – “good kid, m.A.A.d city”

Kendrick Lamar is Compton born and bred, and the L.A. neighborhood is his subject, his muse and his constant co-star and on his new, critically-praised album.

Bob Dylan in Milwaukee at the BMO Harris Bradley Center

Bob Dylan in Milwaukee at the BMO Harris Bradley Center

Even after 50-plus years in the spotlight, Bob Dylan continues to evolve. The gravely-voiced, blues-based style of his recent work took center stage on Thursday night.

Pabloveable: Salford Lads Club at Turner Hall Ballroom
Pabloveable

Salford Lads Club at Turner Hall Ballroom

Sahan Jayasuriya catches up with Marc Solheim to preview this Friday's benefit for the Pablove Foundation at Turner Hall, the Salford Lads Club.

Chan Marshall’s Sonic Explorations: Cat Power at Turner Hall
Chan Marshall’s Sonic Explorations

Cat Power at Turner Hall

Touring in support of new album "Sun," Cat Power (aka Chan Marshall) brought a variety of styles to the Turner Hall stage on Monday night.

STRIPWAX: Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Heavy Hand, and stuff related
STRIPWAX

Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Heavy Hand, and stuff related

Jeff Moody covers two things at once this week with Heavy Hand's debut EP and the John Spencer Blues Explosion's first release of the decade.

Sleigh Bells shred Milwaukee a new one

Sleigh Bells shred Milwaukee a new one

Sleigh Bells dropped an absurd level of noise, talent and crazy at Turner Hall on Wednesday night.

Records, Dogs and Birthday Cake: An Interview with Acme Records’ Ken Chrisien
Records, Dogs and Birthday Cake

An Interview with Acme Records’ Ken Chrisien

Sahan Jayasuriya talks with Ken Chrisien, owner of Milwaukee's newest record store, Acme Records & Music Emporium.