Venues | Music

Sound Pass with Will Phalen & The Stereo Addicts

Published May 13, 2010 at 5:04 a.m.

After listening to the well-received album "Middle West" by Will Phalen and the Stereo Addicts, it's easy to understand how the band has created a strong footprint in the region that bears the album's name. Phalen and Eric Holliday stopped by Mindpool Live headquarters for this episode of "Sound Pass."

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Joan Jett, Gracious Few lead Summerfest rock stage

Published May 12, 2010 at 9:15 a.m.

Veteran rocker Joan Jett, whose story is told in the movie "The Runaways," is slated to play July 1 at the Summerfest Rock Stage.

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BoDeans prepare to perform at a jewel of a venue

Published May 12, 2010 at 9:05 a.m.

Though they made their mark playing sweaty bars and nightclubs, the BoDeans will throw a bit of a changeup during a homecoming / CD release show May 28 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Paul Mathews, president and CEO of the venue, anticipates a special evening for first-time guests and some Symphony regulars.

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The National :: High Violet

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Published May 11, 2010 at 10:32 a.m.

What can we say about the National that hasn’t already been said? I honestly think that the New York Times Magazine was a perfect summary of my feelings on the album. This is a band whose growth in music, lyrics and subject matter runs parallel to my own aging. As with all their last two [ ... ] ...

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Fever Marlene adds local flavor to Mid-Gate lineup

Published May 11, 2010 at 8:28 a.m.

The Mid-Gate Stage at Potawatomi Bingo Casino Pavilion offers a diverse lineup of entertainment featuring local acts like Fever Marlene, Willy Porter and Paul Cebar as well as national acts like The Wailers, Cameo and War.

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It was 30 years ago today -- Playlist no. 1

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Published May 10, 2010 at 8:22 p.m.

It can't be true but I cannot tell a lie -- my first radio show on 91.7 FM in Milwaukee was 30 years ago this week. May 14, 1980 to be exact. It was on a Wednesday night from about 6:15 pm to 8 pm (seems I had a problem getting the transmitter started). The station was then known as WSOE and it was supposedly just an MSOE campus station but the signal carried a few miles beyond that. The DJ who was on after me was -- Jules! She started there in 1977 as an actual MSOE student DJ ... In honor (and

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Milwaukee Concert Announcement: Crooked Fingers

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Published May 10, 2010 at 1:21 p.m.

I’m excited just typing this post. Muzzle of Bees and 91.7 WMSE have teamed up to bring Crooked Fingers to Club Garibaldi in Milwaukee on Thursday, June 24th. Crooked Fingers released one of my all-time favorite albums in 2005’s Dignity and Shame, and their supporting show at the High Noon Saloon years ago was an [ ... ] ...

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Milwaukee Concert: The Daredevil Christopher Wright

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Published May 9, 2010 at 9:05 p.m.

We’re excited to be bringing back The Daredevil Christopher Wright, who last played Milwaukee when they headlined our 5-year anniversary show. They’re back at the Cactus Club on Saturday, June 26th. MP3: The Daredevil Christopher Wright – “The East Coast” MP3: The Daredevil Christopher Wright – “How To Get My Head Back On My Shoulders” [ ... ] ...

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Battle determines four bands' Break in to the Big Gig

Published May 9, 2010 at 11:01 a.m.

Break in to the Big Gig, a local battle of the bands event organized by Up and Under bartender / promotions director Roy Henning, is approaching finals, the outcome of which determines who will be gearing up to play to the masses from a Summerfest stage this year.

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"Infinite Stairways" is jazz guitarist Peplin's debut as sole leader

Published May 8, 2010 at 9:05 a.m.

Despite his many years on the scene, jazz guitarist and composer Steve Peplin's fine new disc, "Infinite Stairways" -- sheathed in an eye-catching 3-D sleeve -- is his debut as sole leader of a session. "Infinite Stairways" is a fine set of straight-ahead post-bop jazz that Peplin describes as "a conservative Blue Note-style jazz record."