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 anniversary show is one of just eight on the band's spring schedule and will bring them to Milwaukee next April. -
Another of A24's reliably complex films, "Heretic" gets deep before it gets scary. But the combination might not work for everyone. -
The Milwaukee-born, Minneapolis-based musician showed off the breadth (and breath) of his talent in a woodwind-fueled performance. -
The like-minded indie-rock outfits will join forces on a 25-date tour that makes a stop in Milwaukee next May. -
From family friendly to adults only, the movies coming to the Oriental this holiday season are aimed at a wide range of audiences. -
The alt-rock icons have a new album poised for release and will bring that new music to Summerfest next June. -
The East Side shop partnered with Label 51 Recordings on a 12-track compilation featuring some of the city's finest sounds. -
Forget the stores and online shopping. Local taprooms are where it's at on Black Friday, and we've got a list of what they'll be offering. -
The neo-country artist has been a frequent visitor to Wisconsin and returns next summer for a pair of concerts in East Troy. -
One of the core members of the nu metal genre will bring a new singer and new album to town next summer.
