Social Cig Podcast #46 – Jim Linneman
The owner of Linneman’s Riverwest Inn talks about his history in the music scene, as well as the realities of live music in 2023.
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Artist Spotlights: The Nile Club, Shoobie, North Warren, Barf Lord
The Nile Club played their album release show at Linneman’s, with the help of Barf Lord, Shoobie and North Warren.
Read moreVIDEO: The Riverwest Sessions – Analogue Porne
This installment of the video series features a three song set by MKE-based degenerate jazz trio Analogue Porne.
Read moreARTIST SPOTLIGHTS: Oh Geeez, 5PM to Nowhere
Linneman’s hosted 5PM to Nowhere’s “Stoicism” EP release party on Saturday night, enlisting Oh Geeez as the opener. Oh Geeez comprises of vocalist-guitarists Sean McGibany and Jack Gilmond as well as Columbus, OH drummer Alex Dollenmayer. Formed last year from the ashes of the band Before Nitrogen, Oh Geeez play alternative pop inspired by cartoons. McGibany met Dollenmayer on Twitter
Read moreARTIST SPOTLIGHTS: Alyssia Dominguez, Ben Mulwana
Linneman’s welcomed a charming night of live music on Sunday featuring Alyssia Dominguez, Ben Mulwana, and 7000apart. Alyssia Dominguez is a singer-songwriter based around the western Milwaukee suburbs, known for blending her Hispanic roots with country music. She’s been performing since she was a teenager, as she explains. “I was about seventeen years old when I started really performing out;
Read moreLost Orange Cat are Finding Their Way
By Bryon Cherry Lost Orange Cat is a self-described rock n roll band disguised as a bluegrass band. They sound anything but lost when the 4 members get together like a folky Voltron on area stages. Lost Orange Cat is composed of Josh Konkel (vocals, rhythm guitar and bass), Daniel Rathmann (bass, guitar and vocals), Joe Royten (mandolin and vocals)
Read moreARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Social Cig
A rambunctious, exciting night of loud rock music took place at Linneman’s in Riverwest Saturday night, drawing an enthusiastic crowd. Sets from Decatur, IL-based band Marble Teeth, Chicago’s Shoobie, and our own Social Cig and Diet Lite all went into a night of moshing, guitar-shredding, and cheer. Social Cig is the indie pop project of Parker Schultz. Currently he’s playing
Read moreARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Kyle Kenowski
Linneman’s Riverwest Inn have their open mic every Wednesday, and this week their featured artist was singer-songwriter Kyle Kenowski, who has been playing there for a number of years now. Known for his whimsical artistry, Kenowski’s eccentric musical style contains elements of psychedelia, classical, folk, and pop. He released the album “Need Disease” last November, which was accompanied by an
Read moreArtist Spotlight: Dropbear Collective
The band celebrated their debut record release party at Linneman’s this past weekend.
Read moreArtist Spotlight: Devil Met Contention
The band played Linneman’s on Friday night with Paper Holland and Iowa’s Halfloves.
Read moreArtist Spotlight: Angry Fix
The new band played their debut show at Linneman’s on Friday night.
Read moreBeaumont James Brings the Party at Locust Street Fest
The band played a beer-soaked set on Sunday afternoon.
Read moreAUDIO: Bright Black – “Snake Oil” (Premiere)
The band premieres a gritty new single.
Read moreAUDIO: The Fatty Acids – “Dogs Of Entertainment”
After almost three and a half years, it feels good to say that we have a new record from The Fatty Acids. The band, which has made a name for itself for being one of the most innovative local groups with their intricate take on indie pop, fittingly take an artistic turn on this album. Rather than going incredibly complex,
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