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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Ready to explore the Western Hemisphere? Three concert options this weekend will take you up and down the Americas. -
The local band that bonded over feel-good music has shared this feel-neutral song about how easily we put yesterday behind us. -
This Friday presents a tough choice for Milwaukee's indie heads: Snail Mail at Turner Hall Ballroom or Men I Trust at the Rave. -
This week's live lineup includes emo/math rock and a release show at Cactus Club, plus the return of a buzzy U.K. band at the Riverside. -
The triple-header of alternative/indie rock will visit the Deer District in Milwaukee this October as part of "The Gathering" tour. -
The melodically emphatic musical nomads parked their van at Radio Milwaukee and delivered a blisteringly beautiful performance. -
The Milwaukee/Chicago-based band has more questions than answers in this track from their soon-to-drop EP. -
Cory Branan at X-Ray Arcade and The Happy Fits at the Rave top our list of concerts coming to the Milwaukee area over the next week. -
A.G. Schiano brought her project to our space between sold-out shows in Madison and cozied up the room with a warm, welcoming performance. -
The project led by Jack Antonoff has a new album set for May 22 and will bring it to Milwaukee a few months later.
