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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The Michigan-raised, NYC-based band literally crossed oceans to build a following that brought them to our stage on a frosty Tuesday. -
The two blues-leaning rock outfits will headline the first Friday of the festival, June 20. -
The 49 recipients will be honored Jan. 20 at one of the country's longest-running celebrations of Dr. King's birthday. -
Our one-of-a-kind event pairing chefs and DJs will make its triumphant return — and sooner than you might think. -
A year-end list calls for a mystery guest who just so happens to be one of the podcast's original hosts. -
The Trevor Powers-led project will be back in Milwaukee three months after sharing his new album, "Rarely Do I Dream." -
Twan Mack left a legacy worth celebrating. This Saturday's all-star show at The Cooperage is a chance to do exactly that. -
The popular local gathering space replenished its barbecue supply over the weekend with a new vendor that hails from Mukwonago. -
The project led by Michelle Zauner will return to the festival, this time playing the BMO Pavilion on the first Saturday. -
Milwaukee Film has a pair of series ready to roll starting this month, including some of the biggest independent movies of all time.
