Published Tuesday, May 22
If you're an Alice fan, you can celebrate your Coop knowledge by answering a few simple (well, not that simple) Alice Cooper questions and win a copy of "The Strange Case of Alice Cooper - Live 1979 - Madhouse Rock Tour" for your efforts.
Published Monday, May 21
If you follow local music you can't possibly have missed that Juniper Tar released a new record in recent weeks. "Since Before" is now available and it was worth the wait. The vinyl version is an elaborate package befitting the powerful music inside. We got a chance to ask singer and guitarist Jason Mohr about it.
Published Monday, May 21
Summerfest officials have announced additional acts that will perform at the new BMO Harris Pavilion.
Published Sunday, May 20
It has been 20 years since John Hauser and a few coworkers formed a band for what they thought would be a one-time-only performance at a company party. Two decades later, Hauser - along with a completely new lineup of musicians - plays more than 100 shows a year as The LoveMonkeys.
Published Friday, May 18
Rise Against will perform with Gaslight Anthem and Hot Water Music at the Eagles Ballroom Sunday, Sept. 16.
Published Friday, May 18
It's been a sad week for music of all varieties. But here in Milwaukee, it's safe to say we'll miss our own Mark Shurilla the most.
Published Friday, May 18
Summerfest has announced rock group Foo Fighters will headline the Marcus Amphitheater Thursday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Published Thursday, May 17
Summerfest has added indie pop band Fun. and country music singer/songwriter Hunter Hayes to its grounds stage lineup.
Published Wednesday, May 16
The large collective known as the Polyphonic Spree stopped at Turner Hall Ballroom Tuesday night as part of the third leg in their You+Me Tour. It is a fitting title for the tour, as their performance felt totally inclusive of the warm Turner Hall crowd.
Published Monday, May 14
Mark Shurilla, an intimate part of the music scene in Milwaukee, died today. Heart problems is all I know. This world is a sadder place with Shurilla gone. He helped a lot of musicians in this town and was always full of optimism and spirit, two qualities in notable short supply in the world of music.
Published Monday, May 14
It's been a busy year for Milwaukee native and "American Idol" alum Naima Adedapo. Nevertheless, Adedapo graciously took some time from her hectic schedule and, jetlagged from her recent "Idolpalooza" show in Australia and assisted by occasional side commentary from her two little girls, answered a few questions for OnMilwaukee.com.
Published Monday, May 14
If news that local jazz musician and organizer Jamie Breiwick has yet another new release comes as a bit of a shock, you're not alone. The ever-occupied, constantly creating Breiwick is a musical force of nature. His new record, "Music of Thelonious Monk: Friday the 13th," is available only as a free download. Breiwick says the release wasn't something he planned.
Published Sunday, May 13
This week the Social Circle's members commented on the band or musician they would most like to see perform at Summerfest. The question was wide open, and responses ranged from Radiohead to Elvis.
Published Friday, May 11
Though Panalure is a new name in local music, the names of its members may be familiar. The group, which incorporates steel guitar, accordion and ukulele in its atypical American roots music sound, includes local music veterans like Ken Hanson and Michael De Boer, among its six members.
Published Wednesday, May 9
This morning, OnMilwaukee.com contributor and all-around pal J.C. Poppe hipped us to this news about a local hip-hop cover of the Violent Femmes' "Blister in the Sun."
Published Tuesday, May 8
Summerfest officials have announced the lineup of bands slated for the 2012 Emerging Artists Series, held on the U.S. Cellular Connection Stage.
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