Rock Roundup
Of Montreal Lands In Milwaukee
The group’s leader, Kevin Barnes, might be called twee, pretentious or emo, but Of Montreal can no longer be dismissed as minor.
Mar 9th, 2015 by Jon Gilbertson
Best Rocking Scot You Never Heard Of?
Midge Ure comes to town, with a long, impressive history behind him as musician and songwriter.
Mar 2nd, 2015 by Jon Gilbertson
Still Eccentric After All Those Years
Three decades on, English rocker Robyn Hitchcock is still a unique charmer. He plays Tuesday at Shank Hall.
Feb 23rd, 2015 by Jon Gilbertson
Kacey Musgraves Comes to Town
Grammy-winner at Pabst Saturday; or there’s bluesy Hozier at the Riverside.
Feb 16th, 2015 by Jon Gilbertson
The Return of Sleater-Kinney
Reunited band comes to town, as does Fleetwood Mac and B-52s.
Feb 9th, 2015 by Jon Gilbertson
The Mellow Side of Marilyn Manson?
After years of making controversy, the man and the group have settled into making music.
Feb 2nd, 2015 by Jon Gilbertson
Rocking Out at Alverno College?
The ever-productive Jon Mueller and his Death Blues ensemble celebrates life -- anywhere -- with a vengeance.
Jan 27th, 2015 by Jon Gilbertson
Folk, Prog-Rock and New Age?
That’s the sound of The Soil & The Sun, known for “Are You” and coming to Turner Hall.
Jan 19th, 2015 by Jon Gilbertson
The Power of Pablove
Chicago’s Sons of the Silent Age headline a rocking benefit that features four bands and great guests
Jan 12th, 2015 by Jon Gilbertson
Two Great Bands You Probably Missed
Marshall Crenshaw and the Bottle Rockets come to town, with decades of good music to draw on.
Jan 5th, 2015 by Jon Gilbertson
The Legacy of Frank Zappa
Zappa Fest celebrates his music. And Trampled by Turtles plays Riverside on New Year’s Eve.
Dec 29th, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
The Return of Sam Llanas
He’s quit the BoDeans, his music has gotten darker and he's ready to rock at Shank Hall.
Dec 22nd, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
