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 Milwaukee singer-songwriter's bouncy, pithy track tells the tale of the shortest-reigning monarch in history. -
We talk about one of the city's great creatives a few days before his weekend-long tribute at the Oriental Theatre. -
The legendary duo have a "Best Of" show ready for the road and will be at the Miller High Life Theatre this winter. -
A city is its people. That's why we're packing as much Milwaukee into our program schedule as we possibly can. -
The local organization shared the full lineup that audiences can look forward to catching at this year's documentary-focused event. -
The alt-rock band resurrected a few choice selections for their upcoming EP, including this track about finding (or not finding) your place in the world. -
The incredible tale of Donn Beach will leave you in disbelief — something the filmmakers embraced while crafting this documentary. -
Our collection of this week's best live shows in Milwaukee includes a pair of familiar names with new music to share. -
The Walkmen frontman won't make us wait long to see him, with the concert slated for mid-month at the East Side venue. -
The local movie-loving organization has a TON planned for the month, including a night dedicated to the cult classic.
