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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Two of the foremost members of the '80s hair-metal movement will headline the festival's biggest stage on opening night. -
Ansari and Whitney Cummings both announced new shows in the city, while Jim Gaffigan added yet another date to his Milwaukee visit. -
To join the ranks of the best biopics, the actor at its center has to transform. Does Timothée Chalamet get there with his portrayal of Bob Dylan? -
The all-day, all-ages celebration boasts a talented lineup that encapsulates everything the organization has set out to achieve. -
From ice skating to buddy building and lights galore, the experience at Ballpark Commons has a little bit of everything for fans of the season. -
The alt-country icon sold out the theater in 2023 and will likely pack the venue again when he returns next summer. -
Gary Clark Jr., Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Joy Oladokun are month the names slated to perform on the festival's first Thursday. -
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers booked the most patriotic of festival dates and will play the BMO Pavilion. -
Touring behind their excellent debut album, the Indy band treated us to a dreamily emphatic noontime show. -
The Santa Cycle Rampage and Elf Cycle Frenzy will add some seasonal cheer to Milwaukee's streets this Saturday.
