Brett Krzykowski
Web EditorHometown:
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 boundary-less alt-pop artist will play her first headlining show in Milwaukee as part of a North American tour scheduled for the spring.
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Get all the information you need to enjoy another stellar lineup of movies at this year's Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival.
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Our collection of the best live shows in Milwaukee this week includes the icon's visit to Fiserv Forum, as well as an excellent local lineup at Anodyne.
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One day every year, we team up with other music-focused stations to spread the word about what we bring to our communities.
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If you're looking for a list of when to trick-or-treat in your community — or thoughts on Wisconsin's favorite candy — you're in the right place.
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You can find plenty of spooky-adjacent activities this week, including a playground throwback and a chance to play with slime.
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The South Side organization's Graffiti Gallery event is a showcase for the impact they make on the wider community.
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A few hours before a sold-out show, Perez delivered a powerful performance needing nothing more than an acoustic guitar and her commanding vocals.
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The animated film about a wayward robot rarely takes a wrong step thanks to great casting, lovely visuals and a solid story.
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The nonpartisan group revealed a pair of upcoming shows, with the aim of getting people involved with the democratic process.