Brett Krzykowski
Director of Digital ContentHometown:
Cedarburg, WI
First concert:
Sigh … Michael Bolton. My mom and her friend wanted to see him at Summerfest. I was too young and too naïve to realize the Skyglider ride I received in exchange wasn’t worth having to answer this question in this manner for the rest of my life.
Best concert:
Ben Folds at the Rave, I think it was 2002. Just him and a piano, but when you have an insanely devoted following, you can have them sing horn parts and harmonies and provide just the best audience participation ever.
Favorite band/artist of all time:
Spoon. Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem are a close second.
Favorite place to take a visitor in Milwaukee:
Central Waters’ Tap Room. It successfully combines the two necessary ingredients for a space like this: really good beer and a location built for a wildly different purpose than being a tap room.
What about you would surprise people:
I invented a drink. Captain Morgan + orange soda = Captain Creamsicle. Happened in the early 2000s at a house party, so I have witnesses. A cursory internet search revealed slight variations that also use orange juice. Unnecessary.
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The second annual event on the border of Bay View has some excellent music, food, drink and shopping options lined up for May 23. -
The deeply personal story from director Sophy Romvari deservingly won a jury award at the 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival. -
Hanna Simone and Fellow Kinsman both have new projects to share at live shows happening this week in Milwaukee. -
The inventive singer-songwriter has a new album to share and will bring it to Milwaukee for a fall show at Turner Hall Ballroom. -
The dynamic Milwaukee surf rockers are back with a sinister-leaning single from their long-awaited, soon-to-drop new album. -
The Austin duo of Will Taylor and Charlie Martin will bring a new album to Milwaukee when they play the East Side venue this fall. -
The new event will celebrate the legacy of Waukesha native Les Paul while encouraging the next generation of musicians. -
This week's live-music standouts include the alt/indie veteran at Turner Hall, plus a pair of newer bands making an impact around Milwaukee. -
The two local organizations will team up once again for three days of programming that includes food, music and the annual Milwaukee parade. -
Seasonal music is back at the park for 2026, with sonic diversity on Musical Mondays and family-friendly fun on Wonderful Wednesdays.
