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My First Band: Paul Collins (The Nerves, Paul Collins’ Beat)

April 9, 2021

broadstreet.zone(81112); Over the course of his nearly half-century career, Paul Collins has experienced some dizzying highs, crushing lows, and almost everything in between. The "King Of Power Pop" was chewed...

My First Band: Mikey Erg (The Ergs!, Worriers, The LLC)

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 2, 2021

broadstreet.zone(81112); Mikey Erg has been in A LOT of bands. Frankly, it might be easier to list projects he hasn't been involved with, but listeners likely know the hardworking drummer, guitarist, and vocal...

My First Band: Hailey Whitters

Milwaukee Record Staff

March 26, 2021

broadstreet.zone(81112); Hailey Whitters isn't just an accomplished songwriter who has crafted songs that were recorded by country stars like Alan Jackson ("The Older I Get"), Martina McBride ("The Real Thing"...

My First Band: Devon Kay (Direct Hit!, Devon Kay & The Solutions)

Milwaukee Record Staff

March 19, 2021

broadstreet.zone(81112); If you're a fan of punk, ska, or any sub-genre in between, you probably know Devon Kay as a member of Direct Hit! and/or the namesake of Devon Kay & The Solutions. Over the past 10...

My First Band: Dave Arcari

Milwaukee Record Staff

March 12, 2021

broadstreet.zone(81112); This week's episode finds us crossing the pond—over video chat, at least—to speak with Dave Arcari. Over the course of his roughly 20-year solo career, the Scottish "alt-blues" singer ...

My First Band: Sam Porter (Kali Masi)

Milwaukee Record Staff

March 5, 2021

broadstreet.zone(81112); As the singer and guitarist of Kali Masi, Sam Porter has performed all around the United States, toured Europe, played Riot Fest and other festivals of note, shared the stage with the ...

My First Band: Tom May (The Menzingers)

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 26, 2021

broadstreet.zone(81112); This week's guest is Tom May, who you might know as a guitarist and vocalist from The Menzingers. Since the band's start in Scranton, Pennsylvania more than 15 years ago, the punk rock...

My First Band: Davey von Bohlen (The Promise Ring, Maritime, Cap’n Jazz)

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 19, 2021

broadstreet.zone(81112); This week's guest is Davey von Bohlen, who you might know from influential Midwest emo acts like The Promise Ring and Cap'n Jazz or from his work in Maritime. Long before he was helpin...

My First Band: Duncan Sheik

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 12, 2021

broadstreet.zone(81112); Duncan Sheik is probably best-known for "Barely Breathing," the hit single from his self-titled 1996 debut album that went Gold, spent more than a year on the charts, and earned the si...

My First Band: Elijah Wolf

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 8, 2021

broadstreet.zone(81112); We're breaking our usual Friday release format this week to give you an extra special BONUS episode with Brooklyn-based singer and songwriter Elijah Wolf. The up-and-coming purveyor of...

My First Band: Jen Razavi (The Bombpops)

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 5, 2021

broadstreet.zone(81112); This week's guest is Jen Razavi. You might know her better as "Jen Pop," one of the singers, guitarists, and founding members of The Bombpops. The Los Angeles-based band has earned not...

My First Band: Adam Weiner (Low Cut Connie)

Milwaukee Record Staff

January 29, 2021

broadstreet.zone(81112); My First Band has reached the century mark! We're celebrating the 100-episode milestone in grand fashion with the incomparable Adam Weiner, who you might know better as the singer, pia...

My First Band: Scott H. Biram

Milwaukee Record Staff

January 22, 2021

broadstreet.zone(81112); This week's guest is Scott H. Biram, but you might know him better as "The Dirty Old One Man Band." Since releasing his solo debut in the year 2000, the tireless troubadour has played ...

My First Band: John Sparrow (Violent Femmes, The Danglers)

Milwaukee Record Staff

January 15, 2021

broadstreet.zone(81112); John Sparrow is living every Milwaukee musician's dream. The percussionist has toured all around the world, performed at legendary venues like the Sydney Opera House and Red Rocks Amph...

My First Band: Lydia Luce

Milwaukee Record Staff

January 8, 2021

broadstreet.zone(81112); Even though Lydia Luce first came to consciousness in folk and Americana circles with her excellent 2018 debut, Azelea, the Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalis...

My First Band: Charlie Berens (Manitowoc Minute, Berens & Greuel)

Milwaukee Record Staff

January 1, 2021

broadstreet.zone(81112); My First Band kicks off 2021 with Charlie Berens. The affable actor, writer, comedian, and Emmy-winning host has made a name for himself throughout Wisconsin (and far beyond) with his ...

My First Band: Shawna Nicols (DJ Shawna)

Milwaukee Record Staff

December 24, 2020

broadstreet.zone(81112); This week's guest—and the final My First Band guest of 2020—is Shawna Nicols. Wisconsin sports fans probably know her better as "DJ Shawna," the moniker she uses while serving as the o...

My First Band: Bartees Strange

Milwaukee Record Staff

December 18, 2020

broadstreet.zone(81112); Though 2020 has been a downright awful year with very few bright spots, the emergence of Bartees Strange has been one silver lining people can be happy about. The Washington DC-based s...

My First Band: Chris DeMakes (Less Than Jake)

Milwaukee Record Staff

December 11, 2020

broadstreet.zone(81112); As a founding member of Less Than Jake, Chris DeMakes has spent close to 30 years traveling the world to perform thousands of shows. Along the way, the singer and guitarist has shared ...

My First Band: Joel King (The Wild Feathers, The Effects)

Milwaukee Record Staff

December 4, 2020

broadstreet.zone(81112); During his 10 years (and counting!) as a member of The Wild Feathers, Joel King and his bandmates have released four well-received studio albums and a live record, played hundreds upon...