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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Turner Hall Ballroom is the place to be this week, as the artists behind two recent outstanding Studio Milwaukee Sessions return to our city. -
After the music legend inspired him to restart the festival, Justin Vernon decided to go a step further and do a tribute at the event. -
With half of this year's film festival still left to unspool, we picked 10 movies that you should check out in the week ahead. -
A cornerstone of alternative music, Beck announced plans to play Landmark Live this fall, marking just his third visit to the city. -
One of indie rock's foundational singer-songwriters will swing return to Milwaukee as part of limited run of dates this July. -
After some time away from music, Jacquelyn Beaupré is making a strong return with her new solo project. -
Ready to explore the Western Hemisphere? Three concert options this weekend will take you up and down the Americas. -
The local band that bonded over feel-good music has shared this feel-neutral song about how easily we put yesterday behind us. -
This Friday presents a tough choice for Milwaukee's indie heads: Snail Mail at Turner Hall Ballroom or Men I Trust at the Rave.
