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Review: Pre-Recorded Music at JoJo’s Martini Lounge (Summerfest)

June 26, 2014

Without fail, it’s on the schedule every year. No, not I’m not referring to “Joan Jett & The Blackhearts” or “Wayne & Wingnut - Red Hot Chili Puppets”—though they are, too. Along with more than 700 band...

Milwaukee Record’s Summerfest guide…guide

Tyler Maas

June 25, 2014

It’s here. After 50-plus weeks away from the lakefront, Summerfest has returned. By now, you’ve already figured out the performers you’re absolutely going to see, and committed those stages and set times to mem...

The evolution of Summerfest drunk dancing

Matt Wild

June 25, 2014

In case you were wondering, that low, dull roar emanating from Milwaukee’s lakefront is not Godzilla, king of the monsters. It’s Summerfest, which kicks off its 47th installment today at noon. And what better w...

Winter Bear’s “Take It Back” is your new summer jam, Milwaukee

Matt Wild

June 25, 2014

The highly sought-after “summer jam” is an elusive thing, and can cover anything from sci-fi-flecked power-rock to feel-good hip-hop. In other words, crafting a summer jam isn’t an exact science—except when it ...

Milwaukee Record’s Summerfest survival tips

Tyler Maas

June 24, 2014

Face it, Summerfest can be expensive and annoying. Short of avoiding it altogether, there’s no hope of fully evading the soul-dulling pang that flanks the (arguably) worthwhile enjoyment the massive Milwaukee f...

First Impression: Goodkind

Matt Wild

June 24, 2014

If the concept of a musical supergroup can be ported over to the world of food and drink, then the newly opened Goodkind (2457 S. Wentworth Ave., 414-763-4706) certainly fits the all-star bill. Owned and operat...

Here’s a pretty awful “judgmental map of Milwaukee”

Matt Wild

June 24, 2014

Milwaukee is a terrific city, filled with incredible music, amazing food, and approximately 8,000 places to enjoy a drink after all that music and food. (One might say “You Gotta Be Here!”) But it’s also a city...

Tracklist: 11+ shows taking on Summerfest

Tyler Maas

June 23, 2014

Like most Milwaukeeans, we have a love-hate relationship with Summerfest. We love the immense assemblage of national and local talent the Big Gig brings, the exponential rise in our PizzaCone consumption, the f...

Summer Soulstice 2014: A minute-by-minute recap

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 23, 2014

The East Side’s annual Summer Soulstice Music Festival is meant to ring in the first day of summer with music, food, drinks, and that one guy who always shows up to this thing carrying a giant lizard. All of th...

Okka Fest improvises, goes big for 2014

Matt Wild

June 20, 2014

For the past six years, Okka Fest has brought some of the world’s most talented improvisational and free jazz artists to Milwaukee’s doorstep. The brainchild of Palm Tavern and Sugar Maple owner Bruno Johnson, ...

15 shows to look forward to this summer (non-Summerfest edition)

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 19, 2014

It’s finally here! Following an especially brutal Wisconsin winter and a bipolor spring season, summer makes its long-awaited return this weekend. Sure, we’ve had to endure more than a few “it’s not the heat, i...

Bandsketball courts 32 Milwaukee music acts

Tyler Maas

June 19, 2014

When it comes to music, the title of “best” is almost always subjective. Try as writers may to remain impartial, it’s only natural for at least some personal preference to trickle into record reviews and year-e...

Johnny Pemberton talks acting, stand-up, the Midwest

Tyler Maas

June 18, 2014

On name alone, you might not know who Johnny Pemberton is. Yet whether you know it or not, you’re surely familiar with his face and his voice from virtually every recent film and television show. Okay, that mig...

Kumail Nanjiani fills and fulfills Turner Hall in Milwaukee debut

Tyler Maas

June 18, 2014

Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani has never been more popular than he is now. He’s a regular on the hilarious HBO series Silicon Valley, which just wrapped up its first season. He’s made a mark with recurr...

Watch Klassik search for a “Light” in new video

Matt Wild

June 17, 2014

In just a few short years, Klassik has established himself as one of the city’s best (and most versatile) artists, deftly mixing hip-hop, R&B, jazz, and pop into a smooth, crowd-pleasing cocktail. 2012’s In...

Let’s look at the very ’90s program for Lollapalooza ’94

Matt Wild

June 17, 2014

This article is from 2014. Dates have been updated for 2024. Since 2005, venerable music festival Lollapalooza has taken over Chicago’s Grant Park for a two-day summer celebration of the world’s hottest musi...

Tracklist: 10 Milwaukee bands we love in spite of their names

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 16, 2014

Finding a perfect band name can be a daunting prospect. Does the name give listeners a rough idea of what they’re in for? Does it evoke a desired feeling or mood? Is it (and/or its corresponding Twitter handle)...

Nexus Game Fair attempts to fill the Gen Con-sized hole in Milwaukee’s gaming scene

Rob Wieland

June 16, 2014

The good citizens of Milwaukee may be shocked to discover that their fine city has a long history of geek heritage. In addition to (at least) two nerd-friendly bars and having a prominent fictional character st...

Ryan Mason answers the call to open for Kumail Nanjiani

Tyler Maas

June 16, 2014

Until recently, Ryan Mason was regarded to be among the funniest stand-up comedians in Milwaukee. Sadly, that’s no longer the case. No, the quality of Mason’s slanted observations on everyday existence—which yi...

Off Base: Carlos Gomez’s “hacktastic” plate approach pays off

Jack Moore

June 13, 2014

The popular narrative of Carlos Gomez’s career can be traced out from the player comments in Baseball Prospectus’ annuals. 2007: He has great tools and succeeded at Double-A at age 20, but it’s still not cle...

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