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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One of the greatest live acts in rock will be at the festival this year, headlining the big stage on the second Friday. -
The band is celebrating the 10th anniversary of their breakout album and will bring the party to the Miller High Life Theatre. -
It's the perfect time of year to explore the cafes, restaurants and watering holes that offer this belly-warming beverage from the Emerald Isle. -
There's no love lost on the latest single from Jorge Vallentine's dark indie project. -
With their strong baritone and easy-going presence, Lutalo had the audience leaning into this performance. -
Even the most horror-averse among us would do well to buck up and see this expertly crafted film. -
The comedian added a sixth(!) show to his run at the Riverside Theater this April — one of several announcements from the Pabst Theater Group. -
The rock icons will bring their respective deep discographies and string of massive hits to the AmFam Amp this summer. -
One of the city's true treasures and an ambassador for the game of baseball, Uecker died early Thursday morning at the age of 90. -
With new album "Spider Towns" about to drop, the Will Hansen-led project adds this vivid track to the neighborhood.
