The Keystones, Whiskey & the Devil, & Bandoleer Bacall Bring Gritty Rock Energy to Cactus Club
Three exciting local bands shared the stage with Twin Cities act The Smokes on Tuesday night.
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Cullah Album Release Party Fills Cactus Club Full
He shared the stage with Clear Pioneer and Thriftones.
Read moreVanity Plates Delivers Energy to Nausicaa
Indie rock outfit Vanity Plates concluded Friday evening’s bill at Riverwest DIY venue Nausicaa, playing alongside southwest bands Yipee! and Neutral Shift, as well as Milwaukee poet and rapper Dave Kevin Adam. Vanity Plates’ current lineup consists of vocalist/guitarist Alex Shah, bassist Jenna Pepitone, and drummer Shane Timm. Shah’s brother Palmer played guitar and sang with them for this show
Read moreChicken Wire Empire Plays Anodyne
The popular Milwaukee bluegrass outfit Chicken Wire Empire played with Winona, MN bluegrass band Barbaro Thursday evening, packing the venue-turned coffeehouse full. The two bands played together in full for the final three songs of the night; friend and singer-songwriter Craig Baumann hopped onstage for the final number. The band consists of bassist Jordan Kroeger, fiddler Ernie Brusubardis IV, mandolin
Read moreREVIEW: Twiddle and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong at Turner Hall Ballroom
The pair of indie bands took the stage at Turner Hall Ballroom on Friday night.
Read moreS.S. WEB Plays Solo Set at Cactus
The prolific “dark roots” Americana-country-punk duo Steering Ships With Empty Bottles only had Henry Berger onstage at Cactus Club Monday night, where he performed to an intimate yet enthusiastic crowd. Following him had been Texas “hillbilly swing” trio Urban Pioneers. Cris Bissell, the other half of S.S. WEB, had been out of town for a prior engagement. “It happens here
Read moreMKE Music Night Comes To Miramar Theatre
A stacked bill took the stage at the East Side venue on Sunday night.
Read moreHiii Tribe Does Moon Room At Landmark
Hiii Tribe brought a dark, aggressive hip hop showcase to the Moon Room on Friday Night.
Read moreFreespace Potentially Changing Venues Soon
Freespace is a free monthly artist showcase that takes place on the last Wednesday of the month at Jazz Gallery in Riverwest. Curated by Sam Ahmed (WebsterX) and Kane Rulan, it has been going on since 2015 and is a solid opportunity for emerging artists to display their creative edge to a smaller and more intimate crowd. Janice Vogt hosts
Read moreL’Resorts and Fox Face Play The Cooperage
The bands shared the stage with Deerhoof for a packed show on Friday night.
Read moreRocket Cat Rocks The House At Company Brewing
The band played alongside Nashville rockers VOLK and family pop rock band Spatola at the Riverwest brewery Wednesday evening
Read moreZed Kenzo Performs At Company Brewing Following EP Release
Zed Kenzo celebrated her EP release in style on Friday night.
Read moreLUXI Plays Cactus Club And Discusses Virtual Gallery
LUXI discusses her new installation plans as well as plays with CHNNLL and Beach Static.
Read moreNickel & Rose Return to High Dive Fresh Off Tour
The band returns to Milwaukee after a lengthy worldwide tour.
Read moreThe Writing’s on the Wall on Badari’s New EP Dream Journal
Badari’s put in way more work than the average artist who’s just dropped a debut EP, a feat he achieved late last month with the release of Dream Journal. He jumped in the game in 2011 with From Start To Finish, a mixtape/demo that garnered acclaim from industry stalwarts such as Lil Wayne and the Rza.
Read moreAssault And Battery Play Walker’s Point Music Hall
The street punk band joined Deathwish and Against The Grain on Saturday night.
Read moreApollo Vermouth Plays Nausicaa And Speaks On Ambient Music Expression
The band joined So Zuppy, There Are No Thieves In This Town, and Johnnie Baker on Friday night.
Read moreHot Coffin Heats Up High Dive
The band returned from hiatus on Wednesday night.
Read moreImmortal Girlfriend and DRiPSweat Play Sold Out Show
The duo played with world-rock duo Wild Belle on Tuesday night.
Read moreBand of Dust Back From Hiatus
The band return with their first show since a Bremen Cafe date in October.
Read moreREVIEW: Sadness, Stories, and Songs – Amos Lee
Amos Lee brought an unmatched cool factor to the Riverside Theater on Sunday night.
Read moreGALLERY: Attack of the Attic! at the Murray Attic
Check out photos from Saturday night’s DIY show.
Read moreNoisy Rock Night At X-Ray Arcade
Four acts played the new Cudahy venue on Sunday night.
Read moreHi-Five Top Five At Turner Hall Ballroom Is A Massive Hit
The Riverwest creative hub hosted their first showcase on Friday night.
Read moreSocial Caterpillar Plays New Material At Company Brewing
The experimental group was part of a solid bill on Friday night in Riverwest.
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