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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A fixture of the city's music scene, Jackson's long-awaited debut album is out soon, giving her just enough time to share this moving track. -
Radio Milwaukee favorites They Might Be Giants, Bleachers and The Linda Lindas top our list of the best concerts to catch over the next week. -
Two event insiders join us to talk about this year's must-see films, from bronco riding in Wyoming to space walking in the upper atmosphere. -
Graham Hunt is back in Milwaukee, The Fatty Acid are back together, and the Bay View Bash is back for a full day on KK. -
Five stages of music, more than 100 vendors and one adorable dog parade will fill Kinnickinnic Avenue this Saturday. -
Venues all over Milwaukee are welcoming some big talents in the coming days, including two artists not afraid to bend and twist their respective genres. -
Our Milwaukee food roundup returns to help your affordability efforts, introduce you to two new spots and mix a refreshing(?) tomato martini. -
The Milwaukee band dipped into their vault and found a track with a timeless sentiment that became their first new single in six years. -
Television and movies were crucial to Parton's emergence as a national star, as well as her staying power as a global icon. -
This week's events include some big lineups, including underground rap at Falcon Hall and alternative polka(?!?!?!) at Linneman's.
