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 legendary indie group will be back in Brew City for a show at the BMO Pavilion during the 2027 summer festival. -
The Scottish synth-pop group returned from hiatus to record their upcoming album and will bring it to Milwaukee early in 2027. -
With her office's first wave of projects underway, Veronica Pope joins us to talk about jumpstarting film and TV production in Wisconsin. -
There's a distinct theme to this week's shows, including Shakey Graves at Turner Hall and two nights of local artists in concert costumes. -
The duo seemed truly at home during this rare radio performance, displaying the craft and joy that propel their music. -
The new movie about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is a challenge to reviewers and viewers alike, refusing to be any one thing. -
The iconic jam-adjacent rock band will be back in Milwaukee for the third time since 2023 when they play Summerfest next July. -
One of the horror genre's favorite antagonists gets the star treatment throughout October at the Oriental and Downer Theatres. -
Finish your week with a double dose of fun and/or silliness with Friko at the Vivarium and Weird Al at Fiserv Forum. -
The annual event features five non-streaming movies, plus a special selection they decided was too important not to share.
