Venues | Music

Summer in CU – Santah @ Canopy Club – Urbana

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Published May 8, 2010 at 8:40 a.m.

By Jon Stone @jwstone [deep breath] Can you smell it? It’s summer. And it’s coming. This is a big relief for me. Champaign-Urbana in the summer is really nice. The town kind of empties out, barbecue smoke curls into the air from backyards, summer food and music festivals start up; it really is a cool place to [ ... ] ...

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Interview :: Matt Pond PA

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Published May 6, 2010 at 1:29 p.m.

By Joshua Miller For singer/songwriter Matt Pond – the leader of Matt Pond PA – there’s a certain fascination that comes with music and it’s abilities to peel back the intricate moments of life. Beneath the catchy pop and emotionally driven songs are deep thoughts and vivid images of the small moments that make up [ ... ] ...

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Video: Dosh – “Call The Kettle”

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Published May 5, 2010 at 4:08 p.m.

The always amazing High Frequency guys brought back some supreme footage from Dosh’s show at Cactus Club last month. Awesome stuff, per usual. Speaking of the show, we still have some gorgeous posters available for purchase. Drop a comment if you’re interested. MP3: Dosh – “Number 41″ (Feat. Andrew Bird) ++ Buy: Dosh – Tommy ...

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Sad Songs & Waltzes :: Kasey Anderson

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Published May 5, 2010 at 11:10 a.m.

If you’re a subscriber to our podcast, you’re familiar with Kasey Anderson and his fantastic album, Nowhere Nights. We’re fortunate to be hosting Kasey and Tom Vollman tonight at the Cactus Club in Milwaukee. Kasey was kind enough to send through some of his favorite sad songs for this new feature. Stop by the Cactus [ ... ] ...

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All-star Wisconsin cast assembles for concert to fight leukemia

Published May 5, 2010 at 5:08 a.m.

Put together a list of Wisconsin bands that includes The Celebrated Workingman, Madison's Bascom Hill, Marc Ballini, The Jeanna Salzer Band, Joe Hite, Ian & the Dream, The Boogie Men and Rhonda Begos -- among others -- and you've got something of an all-star cast. Have them perform together to raise funds to battle cancer and you've got the recipe for a great night.

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Monday morning showgram (new) playlist

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Published May 4, 2010 at 8:56 a.m.

New tracks I played Monday morning May 3 on WMSE/ 91.7 ... 6 am hour ... Hope Sandoval -- For the Rest of Your Life ... Miss Li -- Polythene Queen ... Juniper Tar -- Inner States ... Living Sisters -- Don't Let the Sun Go Down ... Graham Parker -- More Questions Than Answers ... Josh Rouse -- I Will Live on Islands ... Mose Allison -- I'm Alright ... Johnny Cash -- Aloha Oe ... 7 am hour ... Roky Erickson w/ Okkervill River -- Bring Back the Past ... Morning Benders -- Cold War ... OK Go -- This

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Gig roundup: The Apples in Stereo go ahead to the past on new disc

Published May 3, 2010 at 5:18 a.m.

When The Apples in Stereo boast that the Denver-based band's new record, "Travellers in Space and Time" (Simian/Yep Roc), channels ELO, Barry Gibb, "Wild Honey"-era Beach Boys and "Off the Wall"-era Michael Jackson, believe it. See for yourself at Turner Hall on Monday, May 3.

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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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Review: Los Campesinos! – Majestic Theatre (Madison)

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Published April 30, 2010 at 7:40 a.m.

Words: Tyler Fassnacht Photos: Ed Oliver Los Campesinos! play dramatic, sometimes hopeful, other times hopeless, danceable pop punk. Think the Smiths after a couple Pixie Sticks, with the energy of hardcore punk, performed by seven angsty, English romantics. After releasing their third album earlier this year, they finally came overseas to the US, with [ ... ] ...

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Monday morning showgram: May 3!

Published April 29, 2010 at 2:08 p.m.

I will be filling in for Grant and Pat this Monday morning, May 3 from 6 am to 9 am. on MSE/91.7/ wmse.org. It's gonna be (sort of) a hootenany good time ... Rich ...

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