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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Our two players enter the grid to battle over whether the franchise gets new life from an A.I.-themed plot.
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In the spirit of the city's DIY music scene, we picked out two triple bills of self-made artists shaped right here in Milwaukee.
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The creative mind behind "Tank Girl," "Freddy's Dead" and several beloved "Doctor Who" episodes will be in town this weekend.
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The U.K. band's star was rising fast the last time they were here, and their next visit will bring them to the Riverside Theater.
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This single from the Milwaukee art-pop duo is a supply drop packed with more than enough sonic goodies to get you up and moving.
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Landmark Credit Union Live will welcome fans for the first time Feb. 27, with alternative band Rainbow Kitten Surprise opening the space.
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From The Beatles to a decades-old heist to romcom hijinks, this year's Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival has a crowd-pleasing lineup ready to roll.
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The chance to see four indie icons on consecutive nights doesn't come up often. Or ever. But it's happening this week.
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The genre-fluid global superstar follows Garth Brooks and Ed Sheeran as the big names taking part in next year's festival.
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The annual event returns Oct. 10-19 with a diverse lineup of live shows, deals, experiences and more.