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Hot dang it's this week's new trax and '80s

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Published Aug. 19, 2010 at 8:18 p.m.

Back in the saddle of the Wednesday night gig ... I even played a little cowpunk and roots rock on the '80s at 8:30. Here's the list, yo ... New trax ... 6 pm hour ... Jaill -- Everybody's Hip ... Love Language -- Horophones ... The Joy Formidable -- Austere ... Lou Rhodes -- Circles ... Wovenhand -- Denver City ... Black Keys -- Howlin for You ... Hot Hot Heat -- Zero Results ... Recurrent (4-12 months old) ... Galactic w/ Rebirth Brass Band -- Boe Money ... 7 pm hour ... Sleigh Bells -- A/B

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Videos: The National – Riverside Theater (Milwaukee)

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Published Aug. 5, 2010 at 9:06 a.m.

I’m five days into being a married man and far far away from home. My internet connection is just about as bad as can be imagined. For the most part that’s a good thing. Nice to be untethered for a bit. Last night the National, one of our favorite bands, play the Riverside in Milwaukee. [ ... ] ...

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Despite Pezzettino departure, Milwaukee is rockin'

Published April 26, 2010 at 9:12 a.m.

There is so much going on in Milwaukee music these days that it's hard not to feel like we're at a high-water mark right now.

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Looking forward to great music in 2010

Published May 1, 2010 at 8:04 a.m.

A few weeks ago, we ruminated on what the year has to hold in terms of new films that interest us here at OnMilwaukee.com. Now, we're thinking about upcoming concerts.

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Vampire Weekend returns to Milwaukee in triumph

Published March 24, 2010 at 8:29 a.m.

New York quartet Vampire Weekend, formed just four years ago, returned to Milwaukee Tuesday night for its second show in Brew City. Bobby Tanzilo tweeted from the show and here are his tweets -- in case you missed 'em -- along with some additional commentary.

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Gig roundup: Cowboy Junkies mine inspiration in China

Published March 22, 2010 at 9:06 a.m.

It's been a while since Cowboy Junkies went back to their roots and recorded again at Toronto's Church of the Holy Trinity, in 2006. But don't think the band -- which plays in Milwaukee this week -- has been sitting idle.

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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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Gig roundup: The Low Anthem arrives with momentum

Published March 1, 2010 at 5:16 a.m.

When this week's Milwaukee show -- Saturday, March 6 at the Riverside supporting The Avett Brothers -- was first booked, it was slated for Turner Hall Ballroom. But due in part to the Avetts, but certainly in part to opener The Low Anthem's growing momentum, the gig was moved to the Riverside to meet demand for tickets.

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Gig roundup: The Low Anthem arrives with momentum

Published March 1, 2010 at 5:16 a.m.

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OnMilwaukee.com's guide to the Muzzle of Bees fifth anniversary show

Published Feb. 19, 2010 at 1:19 p.m.

This Saturday at the Cactus Club, popular Wisconsin music blog Muzzle of Bees and its creator, Ryan Matteson, bring six bands from local to national level in triumph of the blog's five years of music exploration.