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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 second annual fundraising event/party will start even earlier this year and include more activities across the city.
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The Milwaukee quartet are true to their name on this oceanic single from their upcoming (and shape-shifting) album, "Chameleon."
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In a genre that isn't for everyone, this location-hopping film manages to pluck heartstrings. But does it hit all the right notes?
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Whether you're looking for sour-faced indie rock or sunny nostalgia, there's something in the live-music lineup that'll suit your mood.
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The just-announced free concert series features some of the city's most talented artists playing at some of the most refreshing venues.
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Check out the complete calendar for the four-day event, including the marquee entertainment lineup set to play Veterans Park.
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The annual event brings a strong concert lineup — and a few 20-foot-high transluscent arcs — to the Marcus Performing Arts Center from July 23-27.
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The splashy and soaring event is back this Saturday and Sunday with a lineup of performers hailing from home and abroad.
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The annual event returns this Saturday, and we have the whole lineup laid out for you, plus a few picks you should make a point to see.
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The Milwaukee band was looking for an off-beat location to celebrate the release of "Orange Feels." And boy did they find it.