tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80535607768868055402012-02-16T21:47:16.021+01:00Rock and Roll and Sports in Milwaukee. What could be better?Milwaukee Rock Music Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04816853073036700188noreply@blogger.comBlogger1001100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053560776886805540.post-90603221176297134672012-02-16T18:53:00.004+01:002012-02-16T18:59:55.581+01:00

The construction of the LaBahn Arena (a permanent on-campus practice facility for the Badgers hockey team,) brings forth mixed feelings. While many players and fans alike see the new building as a sign of progress for the historic organization, others have are saddened by the vacancy of the now abandoned Bob Johnson Hockey Rink.“Badger Bob” was, of course, the University's most notable head coach

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It's not too late for our Milwaukee Admirals to surge back to the top of the Midwest division standings. Going 2-7-1 in the last ten games is not the way to do it, however. The Admirals are 42 games into the season, and this slide is untimely. The Charlotte Checkers sit atop the division, but are within reach. The Checkers have just four more wins than the Admirals, and the entire division has at

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The Nickelback tour is called Here and Now. They return to Milwaukee's Bradley Center on May 25, 2012. Yes, the name of the tour is also the name of their current album. The band promises to play lots of songs from that disk, and many of their other great albums. The band started just over fifteen years ago, and their fans can't seem to get enough of them. The group falls into the "post-grunge"

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The Milwaukee Bucks 2011-12 season will start tonight with a game against the Timberwolves. This will be the first Bucks game at the Bradley Center since the lockout began months ago. Tip off will be at 7:30. This is one of two games for the month of December. This Friday, the Wizards will come to Milwaukee. Immediately after these two games, the Bucks hit the road for a five game, West Coast

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The Badgers get their chance to redeem themselves next Saturday, when they take on the Michigan State Spartans in the Big Ten Championship game. We badgers fans will remember the "Hail Mary" pass that Kirk Cousins completed. Yes, Bucky had already lost a game, but with that completion, Bucky's national championship hopes were dashed. It's payback time for Wisconsin. The Badgers cruised past all

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It was a great night for Milwaukee Wave defender Joe Hammes as he scored three goals at the U.S. Cellular Arena last night. The recipient of his scoring barrage was a Norfolk team that had no hope of slowing him down. The Wave went on to a 21-7 victory, and Milwaukee fans went home happy.Norfolk New to Indoor Soccer The Wave built up a ten point cushion before Norfolk scored their first points

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I overheard a coworker say "Can you believe that we already know who is going to play Summerfest 2012 on June 30th?" This was certainly an early announcement for Marcus Amphitheater headline act number one. It's not unheard of to have one of the ten nights booked before the new year, but I think that this Lady Antebellum booking is the earliest on record. In fact, it's such an early that you can

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With the loss last weekend at the hands of Michigan State, Wisconsin dropped nine spots in the polls and their hopes at a BCS title have been dashed. The Badgers took over the fifteenth position, while the Spartans rose to number eleven.Now that a national championship isn't in the picture Bielema and his boys have to focus on making it to the conference title game in December. Assuming they only

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Now that the Brewers have finished their season, it's time to focus on the Wisconsin Badgers football team. The Badgers may not have the toughest schedule this year, but they will be tested from week to week. They will be featured on ESPN's show titled Depth Chart tonight. The program is certainly big enough to be in the spotlight. The Badgers have a great quarteback, solid run game, and some

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We have just two more Milwaukee festivals on the schedule for 2011. This weekend it's Mexican Fiesta on the Summerfest grounds at Maier Festival Park. The music at Mexican Fiesta starts at noon each day, and runs to midnight on most stages. Mexican Fiesta Music Highlights The Harley, Miller Lite, and U.S. Cellular stages will feature musical acts from across the country. You will also find

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I was intrigued by the fact that Grupo Fantasma call themselves a funk Latin band. I had to see for myself what this would sound like. After checking out various videos, I must say that what I hear is more Latin, and less funk. That's okay. This band is tight. Whether you find them in Las Vegas or on the road, Grupo Fantasma is one of those bands whose songs were probably absorbed by you

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Prince Fielder may be heading to where the money will take him, has ingrained himself into the Brewers' history books. Not even the famed Robin Yount nor Paul Molitor were able to achieve a Ted Williams All-Star Most Valuable Player Award. The six year veteran of the team was also the first ever Brewer to hit an All-Star Game homer; and what a homer it was.The swing that earned him the crystal

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It's been way too long, but Prince Fielder hit the first home run for a Milwaukee Brewer in an All Star game. He slapped that homer in the fourth inning, and it sailed over the left field wall. It's as if these great things are all coming in his final season. Fielder came out hot, right from the start of the season. There was no April slump for him this time. He really hasn't had a bad month so

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I'm sitting down the left field line for the Twins versus Brewers Miller Park series this weekend. I'm not betting on it, but the weather is supposed to be sunny and warm. Will I have to wear sunblock, or a hat? I can't wait for this horrid weather to pass. With the complaining out of the way, I have to say that I'm looking forward to seeing the Brewers destroy the Twins. Let's see a sweep.Twins

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One thing that has some Britney Spears fans up in arms is that her latest album was bumped from its top spot by Lady Gaga. Gaga sold 1.1 million albums in the first week. Already some crazy pundits are stating that she is going to revive the long dead music industry, just because her overall sales of Born This Way have beaten all records going back to 2001.Lady Gaga Gives Away her MusicWhat's

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If you are drafted by the Green Bay Packers at number 32, do you expect to start? Do you think that you will make an impact on the team in your first season? What have others done in the NFL when picked last in the first round?We have to go back 16 years to see who was last picked 32nd by the Packers. The team moved down to last in that round when they worked out a trade with the Panthers. That

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I was looking at the Brewers road trip stats for 2011, and I noticed that they suck on the road. Okay, perhaps the word "suck" is a bit much, but the road is where they falter. If they had just played .500 ball on the road up until this current Brewers series, they would be tied for first place with the Reds.The Brewers play one more game on the West Coast, then catch the red eye for Milwaukee

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The performers in Dead Man's Carnival have names like "Zero the Clown, Chassy Dee Lux." They are backed up by Sir Pinkerton, the band. This is old school carnival at its best. If you need a dose of fire breathing, burlesque dancing, and some serious work with whips, DMC is your one stop shop. Otherwise known as a variety show, or vaudeville in the modern era, it may be worth your while to

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There are three Taylor Swift Disks in the world today. This young country music singer will be the first to tell you that she's amazed at the sheer volume of album sales of her three works thus far. As her European tour wrapped up, she was handed a framed plaque that notes she hit the 20 million mark as far as sales. It's funny to see the video of her reaction. I work with someone who loves

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We have our two of three country music nights at Summerfest 2011. If Don Smiley books a fourth country music act this year, I think he better change the name of the festival. Sugarland will be closing out the festival. Toby Keith is playing on July 2nd. Katy Perry is July 7. Sugarland tickets for Summerfest have not gone on sale yet. Dare I dream aobu t Summerfest while we are still digging out

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After an amazing game at Atlanta, I'm picking up NFC Championship tickets for Soldier Field. It's been sixty years since there was a post season Packers versus Bears game. I can't miss this one.After recovering from the night before a non story unfolded during the Bears versus Seahawks game yesterday. A sports agent who fancies himself a blogger as well as an NBC Sports talking head (okay?)

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Milwaukee Brewers fans know that pitching and defense wins baseball games. It's nice to have hot bats, and the Brewers certainly have that already. When the pressure is on, you need pitchers that can shut down a team, or a bullpen that can keep the game close. The Brewers now have both.Brewers Sign Shaun Marcum and Zack GreinkeFirst, we see that the Brewers signed Shaun Marcum. That was a nice

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I'm glad that I recorded last night's game between the Vikings and Bears. After another night of holiday shopping, it was nice to crawl into bed to watch Monday Night Football. Favre started the game, to the surprise of many. I get it. He's got the smarts to know what do on the field, but the dude has no parts left. He couldn't even raise his right arm in celebration when he threw what will

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I would guess that big time touring bands don't want to do cold winter tours. Would you want to come to Milwaukee in December? We're about to have our first snow storm of the year. It might not be a big one, but it will certainly snarl traffic. The first one always does. I'm hoping to head down to Turner Hall tomorrow night to see a Smiths tribute band. If that is a bust, I might sneak over

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As the new coach takes over for the Milwaukee Brewers, the question of who stays and who goes is starting come together. Dale Sveum is said to be staying on with the Brew Crew, so below is the current list of who is coming and who is going at Miller Park. Milwaukee Brewers Managers On The Way OutWillie Randolf, Bench CoachRick Peterson, Pitching CoachMilwaukee Brewers Managers On The Way InJerry

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I'm still laughing about the Randy Moss debacle that just ended in Minnesota, but I need to focus on the upcoming Packers VS Cowboys game. This is one of those games that should end in a victory for our Green Bay Packers, but on any given day.Green Bay held the Jets to zero points yesterday afternoon. That had not happened since 1991. The defense may be working with second stringers, and our

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I'm heading down to the Bradley Center to see Muse, after all the Passion Pit fans leave the floor. Sorry, I'm not a big Passion Pit fan. Will Muse fill the Bradley Center? I hope so.

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Farm Aid will celebrate its 25th year at Miller Park in Milwaukee. The announcement was made live, via webcast. John Mellencamp and Willie Nelson will be among the yet to be announced musical stars of the day. Farm Aid 25 will be on October 5. The roof may or may not be open.

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The Brewers VS Nationals series is coming up at Miller Park. Both teams have a similar win/loss record. The nationals have one not so secret weapon: Stephen Strasburg. This young pitcher throws a fastball at 100+ MPH. He's brought fans to the park as well. Strasburg will not be pitching at Miller Park though. He's not scheduled to take the mound until after Washington moves on. Our Milwaukee

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I love that catch by Ryan Braun in the fourth inning. He laid out for that one, and nabbed it. As for his batting, he's now 0-7 in All Star play. The National League won this one. It's going to be a while before we see our Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. The road trip starts tomorrow.

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John Salmons announced that he's "opting out" of his final year. Does that mean the Milwaukee Bucks are one step closer to signing him? This does make Salmons an unrestricted free agent. Milwaukee, all hope is not lost. Salmons is trying to land a three-year deal and we're all for that. Pay the man!

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Chris Narveson is 5-4 with an ERA of 5.79. He's the man on the mound for game one in this Brewers VS Twins series at Miller Park. This first game is a 7:10 start. Game three is also on the first day of Summerfest. Game time for that contest is 1:10pm. Where do the Brewers stand? Do we want to look? Dare I talk about it? No, lets talk about great upcoming games instead. Milwaukee has a nine game

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I'm stoked that Summerfest Milwaukee 2010 starts this week. I have tickets to the Tom Petty Show at the Marcus Amphitheater. I'm going to show number two. My wife is a big ZZ Top fan, and I think I am too. I don't know if I'll stay for the encore for Petty. Better to get my butt out of the venue before it's too late.The other night that I'm certainly going to hit the lakefront is July 4. DEVO

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When was the last time we saw Ryan Braun hit a grand slam? I can't recall. The Brewers went on to crush the Angels 12-2. There were two innings where the Brew Crew scored five runs. Randy Wolf managed to stay in the game for seven innings. After an early two-run multi hit, mini melt down, Wolf settled into his game. It didn't hurt that the Brewers had a nice lead for most of the game. How about

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The Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park have been struggling. They lost three in a row, VS the Phillies. I realize that Philadelphia is a great team but to get swept at home is not cool. Why didn't Ken Macha just use up the bullpen in an effort to pick up a win on Saturday? The team had a chance that night, but Ken was thinking too much about Sunday.Rickie Weeks is Mr. Hot and Cold. Right now, he's

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The M&I Classic Rock stage has announced the Summerfest Milwaukee Bands for 2010. The list below threw me for a loop. Are these Summerfest headliners cover bands or for real? The M&I rock stage is so huge, that I can certainly see Yes and the B52's playing there. The Moody Blues have played the Marcus Amphitheater before, and their fans will crowd the current venue for sure.June 24 Night

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Latest Flame Records has just released the long lost Fu*kFace recordings. Their mini-tour is scheduled for July. Fu*kFace surfaced in the Milwaukee music scene back in 1991. As the years went on, they acquired members of Die Kreuzen, Boy Dirt Car, The Crusties, and more. This eight member band had a very unique way of providing sounds.Step one: Put three drummers in the bandStep two: Take away

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The best Summerfest 2010 show at Miller Oasis has just been announced. That would be Devo. Yes, it's a stretch to call it the best show of the season, but I'm a huge fan. Devo has been around since the early 1970's. Their radio friendly hit was Whip It, but I am a fan of the first two albums.Mark Mothersbaugh had success in children's cartoons, and very interesting art, on top of being the lead

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I should have guessed that the Milwaukee Bucks playoff tickets for the Bradley Center would go fast. They weren't supposed to win game five of this series, on the road, against a strong team like the Hawks. They pulled it off in style. Down 13 points in the fourth quarter, I was tempted to turn off the TV.That three-pointer by Carlos Delfino that put Milwaukee up by four points with just over one

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Since my last Summerfest Milwaukee 2010 shows post, all but one date for the Milwaukee Marcus Amphitheater has been booked. Here is the list as of today.June 24 Tim Mcgraw with Lady Antebellum & Love and TheftJune 25 Tom Petty with ZZ TopJune 26 Tom Petty with ZZ TopJune 27 Justin Bieber and Sean KingstonJune 28 Eric Clapton and Roger DaltryJune 29 Brooks & Dunn with Gary Allen and Keelie

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It's official, Justin Bieber will headline Summerfest on June 27th at the Marcus Amphitheater. This 16 year old pop star will be hard pressed to fill the first three sections of the venue! Either way, this pop sensation is coming. It's a Sunday night, so I guess that it makes sense to put a barely famous pop singer on the Marcus stage. This headliner is making Verge Festival so much more

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Milwaukee plays host to the NCAA first and second round basketball tournament games at the Bradley Center. Marquette will not be allowed to play there, because the Bradley Center is their home turf. The Wisconsin Badgers could certainly be playing in Milwaukee, as the venue is not their home court. It's the next best thing, seeing that the Badgers fans will travel the 67 miles to

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Milwaukee Bucks 2010 Playoffs are still a possibility. John Salmons was traded to the Bucks on February 18. In return, the Chicago Bulls get Joe Alexander and Hakim Warrick. Milwaukee also picks up a pair of second round draft choices. John Salmons was literally out of place for most of his first night on the court for Milwaukee. He was getting some serious on-the-job training from Bogut,

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St. Vincent played the way you would expect a touring band to play, tight, perfectly, easily. They performed at Turner Hall last night, and I must say that the crowd was receptive, and polite. It took about six songs to pass before some dude shouted "We love you Annie." That was followed up by "Marry Me." Ok, one drunken jerk to my left was not going to be a buzz kill. He stopped generating

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The Black Eyed Peas general admission tickets at the Bradley Center on March 11 are the way to go. I planned to get a seat for that show, only if I could get on the main floor. The catch is that the main floor for the show is "GA." There are no chairs on the Bradley Center Main floor.After thinking about it, I'm happy to stand all night long. If people are going to stand anyway, why not get the

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Yes, when February rolls around, we're well into the new year. It's cold, dark and snowy in February. Milwaukee Bradley Center fans could use a break. Look no further than Rascal Flatts on February 26th.

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It's snowing right now. Groundhogs day is upon us, but I don't believe in the predictions. What I believe is that the Milwaukee Brewers Opening Day 2010 game will be with a closed roof at Miller Park. If you glance at this Miller Park seating chart, and scan over to section 112, that's where I will be seated for opening day.When I was a kid, I used to get to leave school early, and go to the

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I managed to catch one of two Aaron Rodger's touchdown throws. Yea the defensive line just pretends to rush the passer. It was still pretty cool to see a few more throws before heading into the off seasn. When the Green Bay Packers schedule comes out, then we will have something to write about here. Until then, I'm a big fan of the Milwaukee Brewers.

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April 26-28 is when the lowly Pittsburgh Pirates come to Miller Park. Opening day is always a sell out for the Brewers. The April games that follow are usually low attendance events. Consider trying to sell Pittsburgh Pirates tickets, for an April series for Milwaukee. That's when you sneak into the lower level and enjoy the view. A better bet is to buy Houston Astros tickets at Miller Park for

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Where will they put the stage? The Dropkick Murphys play after the Milwaukee Admirals game this Feb. 27th. The Bradley Center might be one of the biggest places that the Dropkick Murphys have ever performed in. I know that they have played huge outdoor festivals before, but a 20,000 seat arena? Yea there may only be a few thousand fans lingering around after the show, but you never know. Perhaps

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As if Summerfest Milwaukee 2010 wasn't cool enough, there is a new game in town. Milwaukee World Festival Inc, has created a festival of Alternative and Modern rock. The show dates will be June 4th and 5th. The name of the festival has yet to be determined. FM102 will be a radio sponsor. I'll try to keep my cynical views in check until after the lineup is announced.I must ask one question. Has

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Jerry Stackhouse is a 14 year veteran, and most known for his tough nature on the court. This new Milwaukee Bucks shooter, and all around tough guy was twice nominated the All Star roster. He sat out for over 40 games covering two seasons back about four years ago. Since then, he's been in an out with injuries. Still, we need somebody, and I guess that Stackhouse is somebody. Will this move help

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I just spotted one of the Providence basketball players at Cousins subs. He was chatting up some girl while waiting for his sub. I think that Marquette is at the Bradley Center on Sunday. Providence must have come in early to prepare. The Bradley Center will be crowded on Sunday for sure.

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I see that Kiss is playing at Summerfest during Summerfest. They don't have a huge tour scheduled, so if you love this band, get down to the Marcus Amphitheater. Milwaukee Rock and Roll bands beware, Kiss is going to destroy all.

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I lucked out when I landed 11th row tickets to see Flight of the Conchords. Yea, way back when I bought them from the Riverside Theater's online site, there was a message that the tickets were "will call only." That was no problem for me. I was happy to pick the tickets up the night of the show.In the days leading up to the performance, there was an announcement that the tickets would be ready

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It's a country theme for Summerfest this year. There are three bonafide country acts scheduled at The Marcus Amphitheater. Along with that, we have a southern rock show featuring Kid Rock. Other bands coming include Chicago, Earth, Wind, and Fire, No Doubt, The Fray, and Bon Jovi. At the time of this post, I see two more spots that have yet to be filled.Will the Milwaukee fans come out to see

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I saw this local band called the Independent Idols at Riversplash this past summer. They were on the Rosie's stage. Water Street was jammed with people, and there was I.I. playing to about fifty people in a tent that could hold 500. The stages on Water Street had huge crowds. It was sad to see this quality band playing for a few dozen people.On another night, they were scheduled to play on Brady

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If your band is on the rise, or on the decline, Turner Hall might be the right fit for you.The Riverside Theater is too big for some emerging acts. The Pabst is the same. The same folks that manage both of those venues took over at Turner Hall.It's a club that will make you feel like a star if two hundred people show up. The place is rustic, and open.Acts like Juliana Hatfield, Alex Chilton, and

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I couldn't begin to suggest where to go and whom to see on Halloween night, but if I was forced into it, I would suggest Gwar at the Rave. That's a band that doesn't wait for Halloween to put on a great costume and spray everyone with fake blood.Save the date for that gig, and get out there. Otherwise do the East Side thing and join the college crowd. It's a good time to take leave the car in the

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November 8th, the Miramar Theater will host MObfest. This one day event gives artists a chance to put themselves in front of industry heavyweights. There will be a paned discussion, and a select group of bands will get to perform in front of these reps. The "winner" will win some studio time.Milwaukee Rock bands, and others will try to schmooze the record reps at a time when the industry is

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I'm not the biggest fan of Bob Dylan, but this time he's going to perform at a great place. No more Rave gigs for Bob. He's playing at the Riverside Theater in November. Some of my friends swear that this guy is amazing. I find him rather boring. It didn't convert to a good show when he played at The Rave. There is something to be said about feeling ripped off by the man as you pay for your

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A benefit for The Screamer will be at The Miramar Theater this Sunday afternoon.He was one great music fan.Roxie Beane, Kenton Franklin , Plastic Pieces, Tina "The Junkyard Dog" Michaels and the Girls, Sigmond Snopek, Tinker and the Boys, 1/2 Mad Poet, Binky Tunny and the Farmland Chokehold, My Disaster March , Test Site.

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You could see Bruce Springsteen at Veteran's Park. You could check out Foo Fighters the next day. Some folks are going to see Kid Rock at Miller Park. Others will just cruise the Summerfest grounds and see about one hundred bands of all flavors. With the Harley 105th anniversary in full swing, there is no lack of events. You could wander over to Brady street for the festival, or play around

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A bar on the south side for years, the Cactus club still manages to book bands. Although the venue is very small and the bands perform in a separate room with no chairs, a couple tables, and the smell of Lysol, the venue is plugging away. A few years back, the owner tried to improve the place, and his plan included reducing the noise outside the venue. That plan was mostly rejected by the powers

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I'm going to try again to see Binky Tunny and the Farmland Chokehold on the Iroquois this coming August 1st. They were rained out in June 7th. This time, I don't think that there will be a torrent of rain flooding the entire city of Milwaukee area.The Chokehold will be playing for about 90 minutes, and they have a special acoustic show prior to their set. Milwaukee, didn't even blink after

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In my previous post I mentioned that Summerfest trimmed off its fat, and a number of Milwaukee cover bands did not get their annual chance to perform. I say that is a good thing. Frankly, it's not a music festival if the majority of local acts are cover bands. That's a glorified church festival.Too many talented acts that play original music get passed over for the crap-tastic cover artists if

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A quick scan of the Summerfest line up for 2008 shows that if you are a Milwaukee Rock Band, you are relegated to the Cascio tent. Officially titled the Cascio Groove Garage, this tiny tent is located just outside the Marcus Amphitheater gates, inside the Summerfest grounds. It faces out to the food area, but other than that, you have to work your way over there. It's not a space where you will

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Man O' Man did the rain fall on Pridefest. Indigo Girls were the main act this year. They were scheduled for the Miller stage. At one point, the gates were closed, and nobody could enter the Summerfest grounds. The storm raged all around, and people scrambled for shelter. This weekend was almost a total washout for the Pridefest fans. Even if you got to the Summerfest grounds, the ride home

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I went down to Riversplash on Friday night to see Independent Idols at the Rosie's stage. As the sun set, the crowd got bigger. The Rosie's tent had plenty of room for the fans, but along Water street, the mass of humans was almost too much. Still, I thought it was a nice enough gathering of people. It was the first festival of the summer, and the weather was perfect. Sadly, there were crowd

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Riversplash is ramping up the music. Over 10 stages, placed along the downtown Milwaukee area will feature some original acts. Yes, the usual cover bands will be performing too. Milwaukee can't seem to shake that cover band virus. The Love Monkeys will mimic real musical artists on Saturday on the Miller Lite stage. U2Zoo will be in full mime, and The Five Card Studs will don their wigs and

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Start off your extended Memorial weekend with a little Rilo Kiley at the Pabst Theater. Jenny Lewis heads up this band, and the put the "indy" in independent. Under the Blacklight is the cd that they are supporting with this current tour. Tickets are cheap, and still available. It's one of those general admission shows, so you can expect some maneuvering to get the prime spots. I would head

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Flight of the Conchords was hilarious. The Riverside Theater was a perfect venue for the show too. I must say that being in the 12th row didn't hurt. You could see the expressions on the faces of Jemaine and Bret. They performed for nearly two hours. Their relaxed style was refreshing and funny. The comments shouted out from the crowd was ridiculous, but they handled it well throughout.

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I'm getting my new Paul Leim snare (slightly used) soon. A chrome over brass beauty that will crack across the bar when I play my next show. Meanwhile, I have been going to more theater and less shows. If you want to call it rock and roll, I'm going to Flight of the Conchords on Sunday. They rock hard.

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Word from the Van Halen show was that Michael Anthony's back up vocals were pumped through the p.a. system last night. I think that Van Halen made a deal with M.A. before going out on the road. The deal included the "use" of his back up vocals. Eddie played hard, David shaves his chest, and the rest of the band did a workmanlike job. There were tickets all over the street. When the show got moved

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I stopped by the Brat Stop to see two Milwaukee bands. Crumpler, (in the men's room the poster was misspelled "Crumbler", headlined. They have a tight drummer for sure. In fact, the three-piece band is altogether a group of talented guys. Their set was short, but solid. Nuna played a bit longer, and their band includes a keyboard player who smokes while playing. That's a mystery to me. Is it a

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The Iroquois is starting their summer cruises for the year 2008 in late May. The boat has been refitted top-side with a tent like atmosphere. The bands play up on top, and the bar is on the deck below. The cruise around the lake is a two-hour event. You can see rock bands, dj's, or cover bands, depending on the weekend. The boat docks along the Milwaukee river at Michigan St., on the west

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Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Yes, The White Stripes, Smiths, and supposedly The Village People all performed on one stage in Cudahy last Saturday. The egos were kept in check, and the boys from Oasis hardly fought at all. It was worth the whopping $10 entry fee to see this mega event.Milwaukee rock bands get together in different forms to do their best imitations, and it doesn't disappoint the crowd,

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It's a Shaggin' ritual to see Shag a State Fair. They are the nicest bunch of guys, and they play quality rock tunes in an unpretentious style. It's a pit stop you must make when you walk the grounds of state fair. Chuck Travis Jr. is a master musician, and the rest of his band is up to the task. Perhaps I'm just dreaming of summer while the snow still melts this late into spring. Check out Shag

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The major concert announcements for Summerfest have started. So far, I haven't found a band that I want to see. I'm going to see the Police play after Summerfest, in late July. I wonder what Stevie Wonder will be like. That might be my old school gig for Summerfest. I hear that he brings a super tight band with him. That would do nicely. Meanwhile, Milwaukee is still cold and grey. If the temps

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Kraftwerk is coming to The Rave. They will beep and pop on the state on April 20th. I think that it will be in the Eagles Club, rather than the Ballroom. If enough tickets sell, they will move the show into the Ballroom. See you there.

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The best way to book a show at a club is to get a shot as an opener for an established band. Bring 50 of your friends and family, and they might ask you back. Ok, you say that it's obvious. You say "of course you need to get butts in the door". That helps, but the more important thing is to get those Rock and Roll fans to BUY DRINKS! We used to play Teddy's back in the 80's and 90's and they

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Why did Summerfest book The Jonas Brothers to headline the last night at Summerfest? They sold out a 3000 head venue this year, but they are not worthy of a 23,000 seat venue. Sorry, put "JOBRO" on a side stage. Hell, push them out onto a lake barge for all I care. I can't believe that Summerfest would sell enough Marcus Amp. tickets to make this work. The comments I get from the adults of

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20 years ago I started to go to shows at various Eagles clubs around the Midwest. The Eagles had clubs in Madison, Racine and Milwaukee. Times were tough for those fraternal Eagles, so they started to rent their clubs to just about anybody. I saw a Crusties show at the Milwaukee Eagles club in 1986. The club members did not like a punk band defiling their hallowed hall. I don't even think

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Broadzilla cancelled their Racine show last Saturday at McAuliffes Pub. I would say that it was their loss for sure. The place was packed on Saturday. Hwy 13 played one of their last shows. It was a great set. Princess Meatfist, featuring Binky Tunny opened the night. Finally, Binky Tunny and the Farmland Chokehold closed the night. The snow started to fall just before the bar closed, and

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I'm going to see Princess Meatfist at Riverwest commons tonight. They are not Original Rock and Roll Milwaukee style, but they rock none the less. They cover Misfits, Ramones and more. Princess Meatfist opens the club for the night, so I better get there before 10 pm.The Commons has a big enough stage and friendly bartenders. I like it there.

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I have written about Milwaukee venues before, but where do you go to see the best live music in Milwaukee? I think it's easier to find a great band in Milwaukee and then follow them around the Southeastern Wisconsin area. Some Milwaukee venues are not the best for sound, or for their patrons, others are better known for solid bartenders, great drinks and such. Consider Myspace, find a band that

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Summerfest will have Tom Petty on July 5th. They call it the Big Gig here in brew city. 900,000 people will pass through the gates over ten days. Summerfest features local cover bands and touring acts. They don't have Comedy Sportz anymore because that would be too kid friendly. The Cascio music stage, next to the Marcus Amphitheater, is going to the higest bidder this year. I suspect that we

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It should have a stage that is big enough to handle a five member band. It should not smell like Lysol floor cleaner. The 7 Up or Sprite should actually be 7 Up or Sprite. There should be a staging area to store gear that is up off the dance floor. The venue should have an area to poster for the next gig.

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Wisconsin has the WAMI awards. I don't take the WAMI thing seriously. Awards should not go to cover bands. There shouldn't be a "best cover band" category. I think Wisconsin music man said it best when it comes to cover bands. I'm all about the original rock and roll music in Milwaukee. Bands like Fat Bottom Special and Rabid Aardvarks, are for the musically challenged. What's the point of

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I used to know it as Teddy's. Back then the venue was host to anything from Punk Rock to Folk, to Rock and Roll. Now Teddy's is Shank Hall. I have seen some great shows at Shank Hall. Gary Numan was one of the best. He toured through Milwaukee last April. Gary Numan still has the chops. So did Carl Palmer, of ELP. He brought a 16 year old guitar prodigy with him. It was amazing.

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On the lighter side of Milwaukee Rock and Roll, we have an acoustic show at Milwaukee worth checking out. It's at The Riverwest Commons on E. Center Street. The line up for this "Chick Singer/Songwriter Showcase" is 9pm The Housecats, 10pm Binky and Pauly, 11pm Roxie Beane. Rock and Roll doesn't have to be all men, all volume. Open your mind and enjoy the music.

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I checked out a new guitar shop (ok they have been open for over a year now) in Milwaukee. Milwaukee's Finest Guitars is heads and shoulders above the competition. They don't mess around there. Guitar lessons take place in their basement, but mostly it's about the finest axes in the Midwest. If you have the time, it's totally worth the drive up there.

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It sounds like Spoof fest for 2008 in Milwaukee is gearing up. Who would you represent at Spoof fest? Would it be a Led Zeppelin cover band? Would it be a Morrissey cover band? Would it be AC/DC? Whatever you pretend to be at Spoof fest Milwaukee, it's a good time for sure.Keep it up Milwaukee Rock and Roll fans.

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Everybody likes pictures of their favorite Rock and Roll bands. Milwaukee fans are no different. When I was looking up the band Avery's Boneyard, I found a link to a favorite Rock and Roll band of mine. They just started the gallery, but I know more pictures will be up soon. Good things come to those who wait.

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Some of the best Rock in Milwaukee will be on tap tomorrow night at the BBC. Intense Ink presents Harsh Reality, APOX, Guido's Race Car and Binky Tunny. See you there.

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I like the Miramar Theater for Rock shows. The management is great at Miramar. They have a variety of music ranging from rock and roll to rap. Last year, they hosted a low level wrestling match. The Miramar Theater is located around restaurants and my favorite record store Atomic Records. Check it out sometime.

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I saw Hwy 13 play at City Haul in Racine a couple weeks back. The drummer's drums were enormous. The band played classics from AC/DC along with their original rock music. The Hwy13 guys were very nice to say the least. City Haul is a typical old school bar. I saw a lot of 80's style patrons there. They were into the music for sure. Racine has something over Milwaukee when it comes to rock and

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New Years Eve is for the rookies. I have been to lots of rock and roll shows in Milwaukee on New Year's Eve, but the entire evening seems so diluted. What Rock band do you see in Milwaukee that night. I would rather see the Intense Ink show on December 28th at The BBC. That rock and roll show will feature Harsh Reality from Minneapolis. Jendeen is quite possibly the best drummer in the

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I like the band On A Sun. Unfortunately, they are playing for the big record contract, instead of the fans. Sometimes you can see it in their style. They seem to have a manager that wants to drink from their fountain and score the big money. Still, I like them. I like the Rock and Roll band Crumpler. I like the rock bands that have something to say in their music. Lots of Milwaukee bands have

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I pledge to comment fairly on the Milwaukee rock music scene. I might comment on national touring bands, local rock bands, international rock bands, playing shows in Milwaukee, touring the world, my views, my ideas, me me me. Ok, with that address out of the way, I would like to say that my favorite club to play and see shows is currently Points East Pub. The sound man was top notch, the room

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