Brett Krzykowski
Web Editor (he/him)Hometown:
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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With 25 different participating businesses, there area more than enough options to fill your menu for the 10-day event.
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After a close call with nonexistence, the band found new life in recording sessions that produced the track we're premiering here.
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From the mind of Milwaukee's Anthony Deutsch comes this lyrical and musical exploration that lets you pick the ultimate destination.
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The Cinebuds travel across the pond and back in time for this farcical French whodunnit — and seem to enjoy the trip.
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The annual indie-music-friendly event in Chicago unveiled its roster for this year, and it's packed with artists from the 88Nine playlist.
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The long-running event — now in its 45th edition — has award-winners for audiences to enjoy throughout its week-long run.
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With St. Paddy's almost upon us, things are about to get nuts. So why not spend the rest of your week laying low with some high-quality live music?
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This Sunday marks the next chapter for Radio Milwaukee, with faces both new and familiar, and shows that start local and extend across the country.
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The festival officially filled out its first full weekend of amphitheater shows, with Lil Uzi Vert at the top of a hip-hop-heavy night of music.
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The guitar icon brightened up a rain-soaked Friday with a session featuring new songs and stories from her legendary career.