Grassel-Jensen duo's CD debut taped at brunch gig

Published March 18, 2010 at 1:08 p.m.


It seems like yesterday that Milwaukee jazz guitarist Jack Grassel and his wife, singer Jill Jensen, launched their residency at St. Francis' Carleton Grange Pub. But they celebrate the release of the "Live at the Carleton Grange Pub" CD as they mark their third anniversary performing at the venue's Sunday brunch.

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Trance Halo weathers the storm to emerge with EP

Published March 14, 2010 at 11:07 a.m.


Not long after it released its debut disc, "Bender," in 2007, Milwaukee hard rock outfit Trance Halo hit a bump in the road as two of the band's members departed. But it wasn't long before remaining members Belle Dorn and London J. recruited lead guitarist Chris Radomski and drummer Russ Fink. Now there's a new EP out.

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"Oye," como va? Local MC takes pride in his roots

Published March 13, 2010 at 9:07 a.m.


While Milwaukee hip-hop artist Karl "Oye" Iglesias preps his one-man show, he also celebrates the release of his "In My Mind" EP. At the same time, he's signed a deal with Chicago's InkRed Clothing. Iglesias is a busy man but he made some time to tell OnMilwaukee.com what's up.

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Summerfest announces bands for new Verge festival

Published March 10, 2010 at 7:01 a.m.


The name Verge got the most votes from the public, so that's the name of the new Summerfest modern rock festival at the Henry Maier Festival Park, Friday, June 4 and Saturday, June 5. The festival headliners are Three Days Grace, Weezer and AFI.

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Musician Farber comes home touting debut novel

Published March 10, 2010 at 5:16 a.m.


Recently, we caught up with Kirk Farber, the Colorado-based author of "Postcards from a Dead Girl." If the name sounds familiar, it's because Farber, a decade or so ago, was the drummer of local band Spill. A lot has happened for Farber, as you can see, since those days. He comes home for some events this week.

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Gig roundup: RJD2 builds "The Colossus" in celebration of 10 years

Published March 8, 2010 at 5:18 a.m.


Trying to put your finger on exactly what Philly-based RJD2 is doing on his latest disc, "The Colossus," is darn near impossible. And that's what makes it so engaging. See him do it live this week in Milwaukee at The Rave.

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Is it time to say farewell to a faithful friend?

Published March 7, 2010 at 5:01 p.m.


There are bigger problems in the world, I know, than the music device that accompanies me during runs, gym workouts, dog walks and drives that last longer than an hour. But my original iPod is on the verge of becoming a paperweight.

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Milwaukee jazz pianist Dorsey dead at 96

Published March 4, 2010 at 12:47 p.m.


You read here about Claude Dorsey celebrating his 96th birthday in January. Sadly, we received word today that Dorsey died last night.

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100 more folks who juiced the local music scene

Published March 4, 2010 at 9:04 a.m.


Maybe you saw the first two lists of great Milwaukee music makers and talked back with your suggestions. In this final list, for now, we assemble more landmark music makers in Milwaukee across the decades, but we also add in some of the folks who have had an important influence on the local scene regardless of whether or not they've ever played an instrument in public.

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Tygers' follow-up record was 40 years in the making

Published March 3, 2010 at 3:09 p.m.


Formed in the late 1960s by Milwaukee teenagers Tony Dancy and Dennis Duchrow, The Tygers parlayed a popular single, "Little by Little," and a strong regional following into a national record deal with Herb Alpert's A&M Records. When the debut record fizzled, the group fractured. Four decades later, it's back with "The Second Album."

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