Author Tyler Maas

Catch up on videos of Wes Tank rapping Dr. Seuss books over beats by Dr. Dre

May 27, 2020

In late March, we showed you "a new trick" where Milwaukee musician, producer, actor, and videographer Wes Tank rapped the words of Dr. Seuss' book Fox In Sox over a beat made by Dr. Dre. In the months since we...

It sounds like Taco John’s is planning to open a bunch of locations in Milwaukee

Tyler Maas

May 26, 2020

Taco John's is great. Since the "West-Mex" fast food chain opened its first restaurant in Cheyenne, Wyoming more than 50 years ago, Taco John's has gone on to open more than 400 locations in 27 states, includin...

Milwaukee electronic artists join forces on ‘Wired Explorations Vol. 1’ compilation

Tyler Maas

May 26, 2020

While it's certainly overshadowed by other genres, Milwaukee's electronic music scene appears to be in a very good place at the moment. A steadily growing cast of ambitious musicians and producers are continuin...

The Original Fuel Cafe will offer carryout beginning May 27

Tyler Maas

May 26, 2020

Though we're still not quite sure when Milwaukee restaurants will reopen to dine-in customers, we have some good news for folks who have been craving a Toasted Cheesy Tomato or a Speedball for the past two-plus...

Milwaukee Record Recommended: May 25-31 (COVID-19 self-isolation edition)

Tyler Maas

May 25, 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...

Riverwest FemFest postpones 2020 event indefinitely, launches monthly livestream

Tyler Maas

May 24, 2020

Since 2015, Riverwest FemFest has been an annual celebration and platform for femmes, trans, GNC, women, non-binary, and POC artists. Over the D.I.Y. event's first five years, FemFest has also managed to raise ...

Take a break from the nightmare of modern existence with Joe Pera’s quarantine special, ‘Relaxing Old Footage With Joe Pera’

Tyler Maas

May 21, 2020

When we last wrote about Joe Pera Talks With You, the incredible and uplifting Adult Swim program—which was primarily filmed in Milwaukee by a mostly local crew—had just aired an episode in which the show's nam...

Marques Johnson’s TV and film credits, ranked

Tyler Maas

May 21, 2020

Marques Johnson can do it all.The UCLA standout and Bucks legend was part of a National Championship-winning team before going to the NBA, where he made five All-Star teams, inspired Michael Jordan, and ear...

Enjoy The Laughing Tap’s “Quaran-Teeny Tiny Comedy” shows (and support Milwaukee Comedy)

Tyler Maas

May 20, 2020

As we've written in countless different ways and as we've said countless times before, COVID-19 has severely impacted Milwaukee venues. They were among the first places to close in March and they're going to be...

Milwaukee Record Recommended: May 18-24 (COVID-19 self-isolation edition)

Tyler Maas

May 18, 2020

Enderis Park Neighborhood cancels 2020 Concerts On The Green season

Tyler Maas

May 18, 2020

Even though much of Wisconsin is haphazardly reopening and prematurely returning to life as usual in spite of scientific data insisting that's a horrible and deadly idea during a worldwide pandemic, most event ...

Milwaukee now has a PBA league team called Brew City Ballers. Here’s its roster

Tyler Maas

May 18, 2020

Last week, we told you Milwaukee's new PBA Tour league team would be called Brew City Ballers from henceforth. Now we know the professional bowlers who will be part of that team.Sunday night, Professional B...

Former Brewers pitcher talks about facing Michael Jordan

Tyler Maas

May 17, 2020

Tonight marks the conclusion of The Last Dance, ESPN's incredible 10-part documentary about Michael Jordan. Before you sit down to watch the ninth and tenth installments, we wanted to take a quick, localized lo...

A guide to this weekend’s Milwaukee streaming shows (May 14-17)

Tyler Maas

May 14, 2020

We’re missing live music and comedy like crazy. We know you are too. Thankfully, some local musicians and venues are joining forces of offer some great live streams to help hold us over until entertainment hope...

Here’s Crafty Cow’s new, carryout-suited “Biscuit Boys” brunch menu

Tyler Maas

May 13, 2020

When the going got tough, Crafty Cow got creative. Within two days of Wisconsin's bars and restaurants being shut down to the public in mid-March, the Bay View burger and chicken joint—which also has a location...

Milwaukee’s new PBA league team now has a name, logo

Tyler Maas

May 13, 2020

Way back in the pre-pandemic heyday of early February, we let you know the following bits of information: 1. Milwaukee would be getting a Professional Bowlers Association league team, and 2. The PBA was asking ...

A look back at Hank Aaron’s post-baseball career as an Arby’s franchise owner

Tyler Maas

May 12, 2020

Hank Aaron is nothing short of a living legend. The Hall Of Fame icon is a 25-time All-Star, an MVP, and a World Series champ who helped put Milwaukee on the baseball map. Hammerin' Hank's 2,297 career runs bat...

Milwaukee Record Recommended: May 11-17 (COVID-19 self-isolation edition)

Tyler Maas

May 11, 2020

Chill On The Hill’s start moved to July 21 (hopefully)

Tyler Maas

May 11, 2020

For the last 15 years, Bay View Neighborhood Association's Chill On The Hill has brought music to Humboldt Park's amphitheater every Tuesday between the beginning of June and the end of August. Much like virtua...

We asked a local tattoo artist how the COVID-19 crisis has impacted her business, the industry

Tyler Maas

May 7, 2020

By this point, it's no secret that an untold number of industries have been faced with considerable difficulties as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. While the impact this economic shutdown is having on places l...