
Brett Krzykowski
Web Editor (he/him)Hometown:
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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With support from Mexican Fiesta, the upcoming event will have something for everyone, all to support Latino small businesses and artists.
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The annual display on Independence Day eve will once again be an all-day event for those who want the ideal view of the pyrotechnics.
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The team is bringing back two special-access events that'll put you right on the grass at American Family Field.
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The indie-Americana quartet make getting in too deep sound pretty good on the title track from their upcoming new album.
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The outspoken pop star will take her recently released "Gag Order" album on the road this fall for a tour of the same name that'll stop in Milwaukee.
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The singer-songwriter delivered an expressive, emotional and just plain excellent session during her visit to our Walker's Point studios.
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The annual event has a ton of entertainment lined up for its 35th installment, from national recording artists to DJs and aerial displays to drag shows.
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The festival's additions for this year include two beverage areas, five food vendors and a whole bunch of gear to help you celebrate the Big Gig's anniversary.
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The power-pop quartet's Steven Baird should've been doing something else but wound up writing "Check Engine Light," which premieres right here.
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Micah Emrich explores the heights and hints at the depths of warm-weather romance on this collab with L.A. dream-pop artists KEANA.