Author: Tyler Maas

Emmitt James sets the stage for this weekend’s “10 Year Big Band BBQ” event

August 21, 2023

It's been a big year for Emmitt James. Since leaving Los Angeles and moving back to his hometown of Milwaukee in late 2022, the hip-hop/jazz musician marked the release of his Undeniably Ground-Breakingly Excel...

Jay Matthes looks within on new single and video, “In A Song”

Tyler Maas

August 20, 2023

For as long as Milwaukee Record has been a thing (and a few years before that, even) Jay Matthes has been a fixture in southeast Wisconsin music. The veteran singer-songwriter plays more than 100 shows annually...

More rapid reviews of things we were sent (summer edition!)

Tyler Maas

August 18, 2023

Every now and then, a company or an agency hired to do PR for a company will offer to send us something to try. Sometimes I’ll say yes and, if there’s a natural fit for our audience, I’ll write about it. Other ...

Gold Steps tap into pop potential on “Undercover”

Tyler Maas

August 18, 2023

What a difference a year can make. Last August, we wrote about a music video and single from Gold Steps. Since then, the Milwaukee (by way of Austin) pop-punk quartet released an EP on Revival Recordings, avidl...

Vanguard owners to open bar and listening lounge in former Lee’s Luxury Lounge

Tyler Maas

August 17, 2023

Back in May, Lee's Luxury Lounge closed after almost 20 years in business. The delightfully kitschy Bay View bar's sudden closure left a noticeable hole in the neighborhood and brought on considerable speculati...

Latino Arts announces fall season

Tyler Maas

August 16, 2023

Despite being around since 1985 (and formally taking root in Walker’s Point in 1997), Latino Arts Inc. is only becoming more relevant with age. Recent seasons have brought noted musicians and the work of respec...

Here’s who’s playing the Rushmor Records Stage at Bay View Bash

Tyler Maas

August 15, 2023

Even though most of Milwaukee’s major festivals are now in the rear view mirror, one of the city’s biggest and best undertakings is still on the horizon. Yes, Bay View Bash will make its long-awaited return to ...

I came in for “The Craic”

Tyler Maas

August 14, 2023

There's this bar on the corner of Howell Ave. and Howard Ave. that I drive by fairly often. The business—called Gingerz Sportz Pub—opened in early 2017, which has given me ample opportunity to stop by. However,...

Watch Vincent Van Great throw out the first pitch at last Friday’s Brewers game (and prepare for his new album)

Tyler Maas

August 11, 2023

It's been quite a month for Vincent Van Great. Last Friday, the up-and-coming Milwaukee singer, rapper, and producer had the distinct honor of taking the mound at American Family Field and throwing out a ceremo...

Hey you guys! The final Goonies Night bike ride to Sloth actor’s grave is September 2

Tyler Maas

August 11, 2023

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you know and love The Goonies. The 1985 film was, is, and will always be an all-time classic that’s beloved by generations of children and adults alike. Even if you...

Check out Holey Mackerel, a Greenfield mini golf course and family fun park that opens today!

Tyler Maas

August 10, 2023

If you're looking to get in a few rounds of mini golf before the end of the summer, you're in luck. Holey Mackerel—metro Milwaukee's newest miniature golf destination and family fun facility—officially opens fo...

Milwaukee Record Halftime Show concert series is back, in best shape of its life

Tyler Maas

August 10, 2023

This football season is going to be different. We're not sure if you've heard, but Green Bay has a new quarterback. The team is also relying on lots of young and unproven (but VERY promising) personnel to breat...

Concord General Store is “not your typical gas station”

Tyler Maas

August 9, 2023

broadstreet.zone(152652); Summer is the best. Join Milwaukee Record and Lakefront Brewery August 2-9 as we search the city and beyond for the Spirit Of Summer. You're on I-94 about halfway between Milwaukee...

Shontrail’s “When I’m Alone I Get Real High” is in the running for Milwaukee’s song of the summer

Tyler Maas

August 9, 2023

The bad news: Summer's days are numbered (quite literally). While there's still a metric ton of festivals, block parties, and other bits of civic celebration on the books for Milwaukeeans to enjoy between now a...

Here’s the 2023 Milwaukee Comedy Festival lineup

Tyler Maas

August 8, 2023

Originating long before the city had anything resembling a sustainable comedy community, Milwaukee Comedy Festival has grown and evolved along with Milwaukee’s stand-up scene. In fact, the annual comedic undert...

Here’s who’s playing the WMSE Stage at Bay View Bash

Tyler Maas

August 8, 2023

Even though most of Milwaukee’s major festivals are now in the rear view mirror, one of the city’s biggest and best undertakings is still on the horizon. Yes, Bay View Bash will make its long-awaited return to ...

Here are the Shorewood Feast’s entertainment and vendor lineups

Tyler Maas

August 8, 2023

Think festival season is nearing its conclusion? Think again! Milwaukee and its surrounding suburbs still have literally dozens of festivals, block parties, and other civic celebrations in store between now and...

26 kind-of-suggestive Wisconsin city names, ranked

Tyler Maas

August 7, 2023

broadstreet.zone(152652); Summer is the best. Join Milwaukee Record and Lakefront Brewery August 2-9 as we search the city and beyond for the Spirit Of Summer. A little over five years ago, we delved into s...

Read excerpts from the Wisconsin chapter of The State’s out of print travel book, ‘State By State With The State’

Tyler Maas

August 6, 2023

broadstreet.zone(152652); Summer is the best. Join Milwaukee Record and Lakefront Brewery August 2-9 as we search the city and beyond for the Spirit Of Summer. If you're a regular reader of the website, the...

Here’s the 2023 Center Street Daze music lineup

Tyler Maas

August 4, 2023

Center Street Daze Festival will finally make its triumphant return next weekend. Yes, the festival—which began way back in 1997 and is organized by the Riverwest Business Association—will take place on Center ...

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