Experimental-psychedelic folk project Mere of Light played at the Jazz Gallery in Riverwest on Thursday evening alongside New York-based experimental artist Cal Fish, Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter Itchy Kisses, and Milwaukee’s improvisational noise collective Frenia. Candles and trippy lights illuminated the dark room, making for an intimate evening of eclectic talent. Mere of Light is the project of Elise McArdle, who utilizes
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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)
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Singer-songwriter Emily Zimmer hosted her “Seasons of Trouble” album release party at Quarters Friday night, sharing the stage with fellow singer-songwriter Alex Smith and The Rogue Electrics. The show also had a raffle benefiting the Riverwest Food Pantry, featuring prizes ranging from a merch package to a bottle of Jack Daniels. Alex Smith is a guitarist based in Waukesha; he
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Several solid bands played a show at Bremen Cafe on Saturday night, bringing in a tight-knit crowd. Milwaukee bands The Nile Club and Cozy Danger plus Madison’s Quick and Painless all made appearances. The Nile Club are a crunchy alternative rock trio consisting of guitarist Malachi Kaehne, bassist Sam Walters, and drummer Samwise Baker. All three of them trade off
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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
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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
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A loud, rambunctious night of indie rock took place at Bremen Cafe on Saturday night. Orange Costanza, The Fall Sound, and Diet Lite all played killer sets. It was a resonant reminder for us to start remembering earplugs for shows again. Orange Costanza is guitarist/vocalist Michael Casey, bassist/vocalist Evan Kotlowksi, and drummer Eddie Smith. A headbanging garage rock band, they
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A late night bill of indie rock took place at Bremen Cafe Friday evening, featuring bands Toadskin and Weird Storm. It was the first show for both bands in quite some time, not to mention both projects began shortly before COVID hit. Toadskin consists of vocalist/guitarist Jeff Van Dreel, bassist/vocalist Trevor Broskowski, and drummer Logan Byrne. Their sound could be
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DIY shows are beginning to pop up around Milwaukee’s East Side and Riverwest neighborhoods, and one of the first so far took place under the scorching Saturday sun this past weekend. An all-day backyard fest featuring Nate John Herlache, Valerie Lighthart, Meadowers, Conscious Congress, Demetri Rogers and Cosmic Endeavors, Mas Verde, Will Pfrang and the Good Land Gang, and The
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Garage punk trio Sweet Freeks consist of Riverwest friends Matt Glassel, Kendall Cook, and Jimmy Martin. Although Martin has since moved to St. Louis, the boys made these two songs almost two years ago DIY-style. They’re both short-and-sweet jams with a ton of exclamation, punchy riffs, and rambunctious attitude. All proceeds are going to National DIY Skatepark. Hopefully Sweet Freeks
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We miss shows. The Riverwest DIY scene has come to the rescue.
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A rambunctious punk fest took place at Bremen Cafe Thursday night, bringing moshes and headbanging all night long.
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An exciting, intimate night of music took place at Circle A on Sunday evening.
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Lightheart was part of a stacked lineup for Salem Katzman’s Emerald Ball on Friday night.
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The band played High Dive alongside Minneapolis act Hard Looks and LUXI.
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The singer/songwriter was part of an intimate evening of music at Circle A on Sunday.
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The bands were part of a solid bill on Thursday night at Bremen Cafe.
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A night of improvisational music filled the Jazz Gallery in Riverwest on Sunday night.
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The country-core band played their second show at Bremen Cafe on Sunday night.
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Miss Mocha Music hosted “Too Cold to Tour” at Company Brewing Saturday night, bringing out not only a massive crowd at the Riverwest brewpub but one of the largest turnouts for Mocha’s events. The show celebrated hip hop artist Emmitt James’ vinyl release of his album “AVERY” (James is currently based in LA). Also on the bill were Neely, Ammorelle,
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The acts played a show for drummer Nick Lang’s birthday at High Dive on Monday night.
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A pair of newer acts took the stage on Sunday night at Bremen Cafe.
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The country-rock band played Bremen Cafe this past Sunday night.
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Garage punk band Not the Cops played with indie rockers Bandoleer Bacall and alternative pop band Loud Library at Company Brewing Saturday night. Friends and supporters showed out for a night of vibrant, colorful music despite the cold. Not the Cops are vocalist/guitarist James Wallace, bassist/vocalist Nelson Schneider, and drummer Tanner Shepherd. The band formed in 2017 and recently dropped
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The band played Starry Nights’ charity event on Saturday at Company Brewing.
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