Milwaukee’s own Ladybird brought a fresh wave of country-rock to the Miller Lite Oasis Stage at Summerfest yesterday, July 5th. Despite being first-timers at the “Big Gig,” the band displayed a level of confidence and stage presence that belied their rookie status. From the opening notes, Ladybird’s energy was infectious. Lead singer Pete McDermott captivated the crowd with his smooth
Read more
Friday night, Tyler Childers and his band, The High Road, rolled into Milwaukee’s American Family Insurance Amphitheater, bringing with them a potent blend of Kentucky grit and soulful Americana.
Read more
Despite cloudy skies, The 502s brought the summer heat to Summerfest! This review dives into their high-energy setlist, crowd reaction, and why they’re a must-see live act.
Read more
A review of The National Parks at Summerfest 2023.
Read more
A review of Parquet Courts at Summerfest.
Read more
Now famed classic rockers Black Crowes took to the Generac stage on Friday night to a packed crowd of old and new fans alike for a raucous old-fashioned rock show that was sure to please everyone involved. The Black Crowes, now going on 40 years of being a band took to the Summerfest stage in the traditional fashion of greeting
Read more
Caamp might be having a moment but they are here to stay, and last night was all that was needed to believe that statement.
Read more
It was a chilly night the night that Courtney Barnett took to Pabst Theater. That didn’t stop the crowd from selling the place out. Since the pandemic I don’t think I’ve been a show that packed and let me tell you, it felt great to have that again. The indie rocker darling clearly has amassed a following that was so
Read more
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong continue to shatter expectations as they master their craft.
Read more
The mixture of their unique sound, on stage presence, and all around down home vibe were a welcome treat.
Read more
The sounds of autumn are filling the air. The crisp wind howling between buildings, the crunch of leaves as you walk through the streets and the blues filled solos of The Record Company.
Read more
A review of Black Pumas at Summerfest 2021
Read more
A review of Iration at Summerfest 2021.
Read more
“Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day” sumarizes how I felt leading up to see the titular band Greensky Bluegrass. The progressive midwestern bluegrass band took to the stage on September 9th at Summerfest to an extatic crowd. The now jam band legends have acrewed quite the following in the 21 years they’ve been playing and they
Read more
A review of Drive-By Truckers
Read more
I had a bit of Deja Vu last night because I was at this show but 3 years ago. Even though it was the same time of year and the same venue, last night’s show was different from the last time. It was the same old Leon Bridges with his infinite amount of soul and swagger but for some reason,
Read more
It feels good to be back. Back to writing about music. Back to Summerfest. Back to discovering new and upcoming artists to talk about. Last night I checked out up and coming artist FOUSHEÉ (pronounced foo-shay) at the Johnson Controls World Stage to a humble crowd. The young artist just dropped her first album and is known for her song
Read more
Allen Halas & Patrick Carroll break down this year’s festival.
Read more
Ben Slowey talks to one of our own, Patrick Carroll.
Read more
Ryan Montbleau took to the stage at The Back Room at the Colectivo to a very laid back sitting cabaret crowd. At first, it seemed a little odd the entire audience was sitting down at a show, but after about 5 songs it was clear it shouldn’t be any other way. Ryan Montbleau has the type of music that fits
Read more
Abby Jeanne delighted in her homecoming show on Friday night.
Read more
Cautious Clay got a sold out Back Room at Colectivo Coffee moving on a Tuesday night.
Read more
A guitar prodigy, a 5 piece backup band, and a 2-hour full-on rock show. That’s The Marcus King Band summed up in one sentence. I feel as if I’m still coming down from how incredible this show was live. The blues-rock meets country western band played for a rather packed Turner Hall audience this past Sunday and what they lack
Read more
The synthwave artist made sure that Turner Hall was going to dance on Halloween night.
Read more
Thievery Corporation brought an eclectic mix of sounds to the Pabst Theater on Saturday night.
Read more