Carolann Grzybowski
88Nine Content Manager / On-Air TalentHometown:
Brookfield, then Milwaukee.
First concert:
First was fun. with Anna Sun-era Walk the Moon at Summerfest. Shortly after, I saw Brett Dennen at the L.L. Bean Summer in the Park series outside their flagship store in Freeport, Maine. So that was my first concert in close proximity to a very camp 16-foot rubber-bottom boot.
Favorite band/artist of all time:
Florence and the Machine. Age 10, I saw the music video for "Dog Days are Over" on my grandma’s TV. I can’t say it moved her in the same way, but props to grandma on choosing a channel with such visionary programming.
Favorite song of all time:
"Carol Anne" by The Midwest Beat.
Favorite place to take a visitor in Milwaukee:
Cactus Club.
How/why you got into radio:
Part of growing to love Milwaukee was realizing I loved what home sounded like. That and my parents’ exclusive supply of vehicles from no later than 2003. When I was 18, I interned with the Community Stories Department at Radio Milwaukee. I got a BFA in Film, Video, Animation and New Genres, and now in 2024 I begin my return to the station that started it all.
Comfort drink:
Chronologically — black coffee, Earl Grey tea, a Cloud 9 from Boone & Crockett.
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On a night celebrating a touchstone album, the alt-indie icons fearlessly shape-shifted their way through a career-spanning set. -
The band's Kevin Dixon and Jen Boniger will join the Afternoon Drive this Wednesday to share an hour of their favorite tunes. -
If you prefer to process emotions in a room full of people and great music, this week's live shows in Milwaukee have plenty of options. -
With a new album out in the world and a Vivarium show coming up, the Milwaukee artist will take the wheel of 88Nine for a full hour. -
The era-blending Milwaukee band has double the reasons to sit behind a different kind of microphone and play DJ for an hour. -
The venerable Milwaukee artist is ready to share the music that helped shape his sound, plus a brand-new track from The Hallelujah Ward! -
No need to panic. The Milwaukee band is just swinging by to play DJ, giving you a chance to get to know the music that makes them tick. -
During Thursday night's show at BMO Pavilion, the band's performance pushed the late hour and uncooperative weather to the background. -
While not as great as Summerfest, Pitchfork Fest in Chicago isn't too shabby, so we headed down there to talk to a few 88Nine artists.
