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      Matt Wild
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      Matt Wild
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      Tyler Maas
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      November 6, 2018
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      September 10, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      September 9, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
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      Mitch DeSantis
      September 8, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      September 1, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      September 1, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      September 14, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      March 25, 2026
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      February 24, 2026
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      September 15, 2021
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      Matt Wild
      September 2, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      August 20, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      August 19, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      August 18, 2026
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      July 31, 2026
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      Matt Wild
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      Matt Wild
      September 4, 2026
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      Matt Wild
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      Cal Roach
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      Matt Wild
      July 21, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 14, 2026
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      August 24, 2026
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      August 10, 2026
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      Tad Kriofske Mainella
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      July 23, 2026
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      December 12, 2018
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      Rick Katschke
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      Rick Katschke
      September 1, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      August 25, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      August 18, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      August 11, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      August 4, 2026
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Music, culture, gentle sarcasm.

Public Domain: Queen Hilma performs “Come Josephine In My Flying Machine”

Milwaukee Record Staff
November 29, 2017
Milwaukee Record is proud to present Public Domain. The monthly video series features musicians adapting some of the world’s best-known songs in ways they’ve never been heard before. Watch the entire series her...

Brenner Brewing Company to close this weekend

Milwaukee Record Staff
November 20, 2017
Milwaukee is in the midst of a craft brewery boom. Brenner Brewing Company was one of the first microbrewies to help get the ball rolling. Sadly, Brenner Brewing is now the first in the well-populated guild of ...

Okay, let’s talk about the “Taylor Swift and neo-Nazis” thing

Milwaukee Record Staff
November 16, 2017
Every Wednesday at noon, Ryan Schleicher, Evan Rytlewski, and Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called The Disclaimer, so named because none of the ...

On The Record Episode 114: Live from Mojo Dojo

Milwaukee Record Staff
November 15, 2017
Occasionally, we decide to bring ye olde On The Record to the public by booking variety shows at bars or other performance venues. We strive to offer something for all tastes, with a blend of music, comedy, and...

Let’s talk all things vinyl with Vinyl Emergency’s Jim Hanke

Milwaukee Record Staff
November 9, 2017
Every Wednesday at noon, Ryan Schleicher, Evan Rytlewski, and Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called The Disclaimer, so named because none of the ...

Watch Andrew W.K. go shopping at American Science & Surplus

Milwaukee Record Staff
November 8, 2017
Back in October, at the Andrew W.K. show at The Rave, we thrilled to the immortal party god's life-affirming ode to Milwaukee. "I LOVE / MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN," sang W.K. to the tune of "I Love NYC." "OH YEAH / ...

On The Record Episode 113: State Of Craft Beer with Matthew Janzen

Milwaukee Record Staff
November 8, 2017
The state of craft beer in Wisconsin is rapidly changing and steadily improving. At this point, it's impossible to document everything that's happening in Milwaukee brewing and in the other microbreweries sprea...

Welcome to November: Here’s what you’re doing this month

Milwaukee Record Staff
November 2, 2017
November. Summer is now far in the rear view mirror. By now, your Halloween costume has been washed, de-vomited, and stored away for later use. Save for Thanksgiving, November doesn’t offer much. It’s the conti...

Public Domain: Buffalo Gospel performs “Short Life Of Trouble”

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 31, 2017
Milwaukee Record is proud to present Public Domain. The monthly video series features Milwaukee musicians setting up at Colectivo Coffee to adapt some of the world’s best-known songs in ways they’ve never been ...

Streetcars, sculptures, beer gardens, and WMSE’s Fall Membership Drive

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 26, 2017
Every Wednesday at noon, Ryan Schleicher, Evan Rytlewski, and Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called The Disclaimer, so named because none of the ...

Pixelated and overrated: 11 Packers who were better in video games than in real life

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 26, 2017
With the Packers on bye this week, Sunday could be tough for some fans to get through. There's a ton of bullshit things you can do this weekend, but if you find yourself in desperate need to see some, any, repr...

2018 South Shore Frolics reportedly cancelled

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 25, 2017
South Shore Frolics has been a Bay View fixture for more than six decades, treating residents to a parade, live music, festival food, a classic car show, games, and the "Blow Up The Beach" fireworks display ove...

What’s up with the current wave of Milwaukee pride?

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 19, 2017
Every Wednesday at noon, Ryan Schleicher, Evan Rytlewski, and Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called The Disclaimer, so named because none of the ...

On The Record Episode 112: Brian Butch

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 19, 2017
Brian Butch's basketball career started in the Fox Valley. After the Appleton West High School standout was selected as a McDonald's All-American alongside the likes of LeBron James and Chris Paul, he attended ...

Since you probably didn’t go, see what you missed during the rainy Beet Street festivities

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 16, 2017
Over the last few months, the fine folks at Goodkind, Palomino, and Cactus Club pooled resources and put their heads together in an effort to bring food, craft beer and cocktails, live music, and vendors togeth...

20 standout moments from the 2017 Milwaukee Film Festival

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 16, 2017
Is it over already? Yep, after 15 days, countless films, and one long weekend to let it all soak in, the 2017 Milwaukee Film Festival is officially in the books. It was another terrific year for the fest (maybe...

Let’s talk about the 2017 Milwaukee Paranormal Conference

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 12, 2017
Every Wednesday at noon, Ryan Schleicher, Evan Rytlewski, and Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called The Disclaimer, so named because none of the ...

On The Record Episode 111: Twitch character streamer Joe Vella (aka “BizSNES”)

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 11, 2017
As far as career options go, professional video game player sits somewhere between food tester and sleep study participant. Unthinkable as it is, one Milwaukee man has managed to make an occupation out of gamin...

2017 Milwaukee Film Festival recap: Days 5-12

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 10, 2017
In case you missed it, the 2017 Milwaukee Film Festival is running now through Thursday, October 12 at the Oriental Theatre, Downer Theatre, Fox-Bay Cinema Grill, Times Cinema, and Avalon Theater. Here's what w...

Temporarily escape the hell of existence with these photos from the Brady Street Pet Parade

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 9, 2017
The world can be a rough place. Between the ever-widening political divide, the injustices so many face on a daily basis, and the unending string of tragedy and pain that permeates existence, it can all be too ...
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