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June 27, 2019

I'm so tired. Between the unending and unexpected stresses of business ownership and the confusing gauntlet of modern existence in general, I'm just plain exhausted. Throw in a steady diet of interpersonal s...

Review: Nothing (formerly known as “Taped Music” and “Pre-Recorded Music”) at JoJo’s Martini Lounge

June 28, 2018

Yesterday signaled the beginning of another Summerfest. Now in its 51st year, the 11-day affair offers the same winning blend of live music, hedonistic festival fare, fireworks, and fun on Milwaukee's lakefront...

Step aside, Pre-Recorded Music, here are the JoJo’s Martini Lounge headliners for Summerfest 2017

April 26, 2017

Earlier this month, Summerfest released its giant list of 2017 grounds stage headliners. It was a typically wonderful/ridiculous list that included the likes of Spin Doctors, Car Seat Headrest, Hanson, T-Pain, ...

Review: Pre-Recorded Music at JoJo’s Martini Lounge (Summerfest)

June 26, 2014

Without fail, it’s on the schedule every year. No, not I’m not referring to “Joan Jett & The Blackhearts” or “Wayne & Wingnut - Red Hot Chili Puppets”—though they are, too. Along with more than 700 band...

Taped Music Review: Turning My Luck Around

September 3, 2021

Yup! I did the thing again. Before I get into this year's review of Taped Music (formerly known as "Pre-Recorded Music"), though, I want to share an excerpt from my 2019 installment of this recurring Summerfest...

This Friday: Present Music closes 39th season with virtual “Neon Life” concert

June 9, 2021

Call it "normal" or a "new normal," but it feels like we're collectively returning to...something. That mixed feeling of closure and relief and uncertainty will course through "Neon Life," the season-closing co...

Review: Taped Music at JoJo’s Martini Lounge (Summerfest)

June 29, 2017

Wednesday signaled the official beginning of Summerfest, an 11-day affair that will bring hundreds of musical acts and close to a million people to Milwaukee's lakefront. Though the Big Gig has pulled out all t...

Review: Taped Music at JoJo’s Martini Lounge (Summerfest)

June 30, 2016

// Wednesday marked the beginning of yet another Summerfest, the 49th iteration of a classic Milwaukee event that has evolved over the years to become what's accurately referred to as "The World's Largest M...

Review: Taped Music at JoJo’s Martini Lounge (Summerfest)

June 25, 2015

Summerfest plays host to more than 800 acts each year. By the time the colossal 11-day Midwestern musical mainstay concludes, thousands of musicians will take the stage to perform energetic live sets for an est...

Cast your vote for the 2014 Radio Milwaukee Music Awards

November 5, 2014

Today, as you nurse your hangover caused by either celebrating your preferred political party’s performance last night, or coming to terms with your candidate falling short, please take some time to cast your v...

Summerfest Weekend 2 Recap: The entirely ’80s edition (sort of)!

July 2, 2023

THURSDAY Thursday afternoon, with Milwaukee's air quality still hovering in the "Unhealthy" range, a thought occurred to me: I was currently pondering which form of Summerfest transportation (bike or bus) woul...

Here are the Miller Lite Oasis headliners for Summerfest 2021

June 21, 2021

Hey! Summerfest 2021 is happening September 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18. (There are also some amphitheater-only “Wednesday Kick-Off Concerts.”) You can find the full list of headliners HERE. You can find the full list...

Here are the Johnson Controls World Soundstage headliners for Summerfest 2021

June 21, 2021

Hey! Summerfest 2021 is happening September 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18. (There are also some amphitheater-only “Wednesday Kick-Off Concerts.”) You can find the full list of headliners HERE. You can find the full list...

Here are the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard headliners for Summerfest 2021

June 21, 2021

Hey! Summerfest 2021 is happening September 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18. (There are also some amphitheater-only “Wednesday Kick-Off Concerts.”) You can find the full list of headliners HERE. You can find the full list...

The 25 best Milwaukee Record stories of 2019

December 13, 2019

Milwaukee Record launched on April 7, 2014. Since then, we've published nearly 6,000 stories, reached millions upon millions of internet-weary eyeballs (we're currently in the midst of a record-breaking year), ...

Buckle up, because here are the JoJo’s Martini Lounge headliners for Summerfest 2019

May 3, 2019

If you hear a low rumbling coming from Milwaukee's lakefront, don't fret: it's just the sound of Summerfest, which is set to take over Henry Maier Festival Park June 26-30, and July 2-7. Who's playing in 2019? ...

It’s Milwaukee Record’s 5-year anniversary! How about that!

April 7, 2019

On Monday, April 7, 2014, Milwaukee Record became a thing. Following months of planning, fretting, and drinking at the BBC for some reason (R.I.P.), former A.V. Club Milwaukee city editor Matt Wild and former A...

Milwaukee is a world-class city. Please enjoy the extensive coverage of an alderman building a house

January 18, 2019

Every Friday, Off The Record looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for bits of news we missed throughout the week. • We write about some pretty goofy shit here at Milwaukee Record. Burying free ...

The 25 best Milwaukee Record stories of 2018