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My First Band: Jayke Orvis (.357 String Band, The Goddamn Gallows)

May 22, 2020

These days, listeners know Jayke Orvis as the fast-picking mandolin virtuoso and banjo player in The Goddamn Gallows. Long before he was touring relentlessly with the Gallows, helping to invent the "streetgrass...

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Milwaukee Record Staff

May 20, 2020

TL;DR: HERE'S OUR PATREON. Hi! Since launching in April 2014, Milwaukee Record has informed, delighted, and occasionally perplexed millions of readers with our coverage of all things Milwaukee. Want the best...

My First Band: Nick Wiger (Doughboys, How Did This Get Played?)

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 15, 2020

Listeners all around the world know Nick Wiger from his work as the co-host of Doughboys—a popular podcast about chain restaurants—and a video game podcast called How Did This Get Played?, along with his off-mi...

My First Band: Aaron Mader (Lazerbeak, Doomtree, The Plastic Constellations)

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 8, 2020

Aaron Mader has made quite a name for himself in the music industry. That name just happens to be "Lazerbeak." Using the moniker, the co-founder and CEO of Doomtree has released an abundance of his own music, p...

My First Band: Mike Park (Asian Man Records, Skankin’ Pickle)

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 1, 2020

Mike Park is nothing short of a ska punk legend. Beyond being an activist and a touring musician with more than 30 years of onstage experience, Park is best-known for his work with Asian Man Records. The label'...

Milwaukee Music Roundup: April 2020

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 30, 2020

Looking for new music? Looking for new Milwaukee music? Then look no further than our monthly Milwaukee Music Roundup. LPs AND EPs OF NOTE CRLSS - 808's & A Lack Of Faith 808's & a Lack of Faith by...

My First Band: Walt Hamburger (The Hamburgers, Caution To The Wind)

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 24, 2020

Before he was traversing the continent, touring Europe, and sharing the stage with some legendary punk rock powerhouses, the singer-songwriter listeners now know as Walt Hamburger was just a guy named Walt Lont...

My First Band: Matt Wild (Holy Mary Motor Club, Milwaukee Record)

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 17, 2020

If you've been keeping up on Milwaukee entertainment and culture coverage at any point in the last 15 years or so, you're likely very familiar with the work of Matt Wild. Before co-founding Milwaukee Record wit...

Did you miss our “14-Hour Socially Distant Telethon” yesterday? You can watch it here

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 15, 2020

WOW. Yesterday was incredible. We can't begin to describe how thankful we are to those who have donated to our GoFundMe campaign and how much we appreciate those who tuned in for some (or, in a few cases, al...

Milwaukee Record’s “14-Hour Socially Distant Telethon” is today!

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 14, 2020

Because it's Milwaukee Day and we love you (and because, frankly, we need money), we’ll be hosting a “14-Hour Socially Distant Telethon” on Facebook Live today where we’ll be seeking donations and encouraging y...

Here’s an updated list of relief fundraisers for Milwaukee bars, restaurants, and venues

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 14, 2020

In an effort to help out as many folks and businesses as possible, here's an updated list of relief fundraisers for Milwaukee bars, restaurants, and venues (presented in alphabetical order): • Blackbird Bar ...

My First Band: Todd Bell (Braid, Hey Mercedes)

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 10, 2020

Compared to many other musicians, Todd Bell got kind of a late start. He more than made up for it, however, when the second band he ever played in would up becoming one of the most influential emo bands of all ...

Help support Milwaukee Record by donating during our “14-Hour Socially Distant Telethon” April 14

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 9, 2020

The short story: Milwaukee Record has set up a GoFundMe relief fund so we can weather the COVID-19 crisis and come out on the other side stronger than ever. You can donate HERE. (Thank you!) In order to help th...

Scenes from the line at Riverside University High School during Tuesday’s “vote and die” election

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 7, 2020

Never forget: On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in the middle of a global pandemic, Wisconsinites were forced to risk their health and the health of others in order to vote. Here are some scenes from the ridiculously ...

Milwaukee Record Recommended: April 6-12 (COVID-19 self-isolation edition)

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 6, 2020

Crazy times, eh? With every venue, theater, and public space closed due to COVID-19 concerns, our normally bustling events calendar is pretty barren. So here’s what we’ll be watching, playing, reading, and list...

We’ve moved our Tuesday Tunes concert series to fall. Here’s the new schedule

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 5, 2020

Early last month, we announced that Milwaukee Record would be joining forces with Crafty Cow to bring a spring concert series called "Tuesday Tunes" to the Bay View restaurant. The free weekly music series—also...

My First Band: Tyler Maas (Milwaukee Record, Infinity & One)

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 3, 2020

Well, this wasn't supposed to happen, but strange and uncertain times call for desperate measures. With Milwaukee (and much of the world) under quarantine and social isolation for the foreseeable future, we're ...

16 pictures of Milwaukee under quarantine

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 2, 2020

Walk outside these days (something you should avoid doing if possible) and you'll be greeted by empty streets, empty storefronts, and other signs of Milwaukee under quarantine. Speaking of signs, you'll see ple...

Milwaukee Music Roundup: March 2020

Milwaukee Record Staff

March 31, 2020

Looking for new music? Looking for new Milwaukee music? Then look no further than our monthly Milwaukee Music Roundup. LPs AND EPs OF NOTE The Bbys - Unsomniac Unsomniac by The Bbys CRLSS - Poly Poly by ...

Milwaukee Record Recommended: March 30-April 5 (COVID-19 self-isolation edition)

Milwaukee Record Staff

March 30, 2020

Crazy times, eh? With every venue, theater, and public space closed due to COVID-19 concerns, our normally bustling events calendar is pretty barren. So here’s what we’ll be watching, playing, reading, and list...

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