Studio Milwaukee Session Calendar
This is where you'll find the schedule for the nationally touring artists coming to our stage in the weeks ahead. All Radio Milwaukee members get opportunities throughout the year to attend, although the only way to guarantee an invite to every single one is at the VIP level or above. Take a look at what we have planned (or who you may have missed) and then head over to our membership page to get on the list for our next unforgettable session.
All sessions start at noon unless otherwise noted, with doors opening at 11:30 a.m. The schedule is subject to change based on artist availability.
March 21: Freak Slug
The name Freak Slug encapsulates Xenya Genovese’s artistic world perversely and perfectly. Her initial releases under the name introduced listeners to a “more summery, happy, L.A. sound," but with the advent of debut album I Blow Out Big Candles, she's burrowing into evermore unlikely places. As she accurately points out: “The name is giving more grunge than joy."
Hugely influenced by ‘90s cult heroes including Ride, Mazzy Star and Stephen Malkmus, Freak Slug is all about hitting a mood. Everything that fuels her creative output is raw, authentic, sometimes weird, but always totally true self-expression. I Blow Out Big Candles is a strong statement of all of this and more. Down there, picking through the curious mix of sounds and feelings, from nostalgic, 90s-influenced and dreamy as well as eccentric and experimental, lives Freak Slug.
- Upcoming album: I Blow Out Big Candles
- Upcoming MKE show: March 21 @ Cactus Club
May 29: Valerie June
Known for her distinctive voice and singing style, "[Valerie June's] every quiver bespeaks emotional honesty" (New Yorker). As a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and three-time Americana Music Honors and Awards nominee, June weaves fresh medicinal downloads of love, sweetness, goodness, and joy with songs that have flowed through her for years.
An author, poet, certified yoga and mindfulness meditation instructor, June has recorded three best-selling solo albums and written songs for legendary artists such as Mavis Staples and The Blind Boys of Alabama. She splits her time between Tennessee and New York when she's not touring.
Artist website
Upcoming album: Owls, Omens, and Oracles
Upcoming MKE show: May 29 @ Vivarium
Recent sessions
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On tour in the States from their native Manchester, the group led by Xenya Genovese looked right at home bouncing from grungy to dreamy to sinister. -
With their strong baritone and easy-going presence, Lutalo had the audience leaning into this performance. -
The Michigan-raised, NYC-based band literally crossed oceans to build a following that brought them to our stage on a frosty Tuesday. -
Touring behind their excellent debut album, the Indy band treated us to a dreamily emphatic noontime show. -
The Milwaukee-born, Minneapolis-based musician showed off the breadth (and breath) of his talent in a woodwind-fueled performance.
