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 Argo grand opening is this weekend, and you can help them take the new place for a spin at two shows mixing local and national artists. -
We're talking holiday movies on this episode, including one in particular that'll get the Cinebuds treatment Dec. 11. -
Add some live music to your pre- and post-Thanksgiving plans at a pair of events that combine local talent with local impact. -
The statewide group notched a major victory earlier this year, with tax credits and a state film office included in the budget. -
Your live-music options are all about the new, from Diet Lite's new-album party Friday to the Cooperage's New Wave Fest on Saturday. -
The frequent collaborators will take their show on the road for a spring co-headlining tour that includes a stop in Milwaukee. -
With a fresh album and tour still months away, the Chicago band made a special trip to preview a few new tracks for us. -
The theatrical English rock band will bring big energy to the amphitheater when they play the festival's final Thursday.
