The tenacious foursome that makes up pop/rock band Tommy & The High Pilots has been touring the US nonstop lately to promote their upcoming album "Only Human." This marks the fourth album for the band, and it will be released on May 28, 2013 via Redbird Records. To help offset the costs associated with album, Tommy & The High Pilots utilized PledgeMusic with great … [Read more...] about Review: Tommy & The High Pilots land in Milwaukee (video interview, photos)
Concert
Satellite soars through Milwaukee with Tristan Prettyman (video, photos)
There's something beautiful and rich and honest in every song on Satellite's debut EP "Calling Birds" (released March 5, 2013, download via iTunes and Amazon) that is perfect for those introspective moments, rainy days, Sunday mornings, and love making. That's the musical magic that happens when a group made up of great musicians and songwriters come together. I had the great … [Read more...] about Satellite soars through Milwaukee with Tristan Prettyman (video, photos)
June 2, 2012: One Direction, Olly Murs and Manika perform in Chicago (photos)
In my next life, I want to come back as a teen heartthrob in a boy band! Take UK pop band One Direction who is now what The Beatles, The Jackson 5, and New Kids on the Block were in years past, for instance. It was an experience, to say the least, to watch tens of thousands of teen girls (and a few boys) screaming at the top of their lungs - faces painted, t-shirts … [Read more...] about June 2, 2012: One Direction, Olly Murs and Manika perform in Chicago (photos)
Saul Williams concert at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago: review, set list, photos
Saul Williams (website, Facebook fan page, Twitter, YouTube) fans flocked to Chicago's Bottom Lounge on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 during his "Volcanic Sunlight North America Tour" stop. The beauty of his show is that there's not a barrage of opening acts followed by a 30-45 minute set by the headliner. Butt crack obsessed, DJ/Producer/Vocalist CX KiDTRONiK of Stones Throw … [Read more...] about Saul Williams concert at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago: review, set list, photos
Milwaukee: Hot Chelle Rae, Mac Miller, and Kreayshawn at KISSmas Bash 2011
(NOTE Dec 24, 2011: more footage and commentary to be added soon so be sure to check back!) It was a sold out crowd on Saturday, December 17 for 103.7 KISS FM's 2011 KISSmas Bash held at The Rave in Milwaukee. As an early fan of Hot Chelle Rae, that was my primary motivation for covering the event, but I also enjoyed Kreayshawn and headlining act Mac Miller. The … [Read more...] about Milwaukee: Hot Chelle Rae, Mac Miller, and Kreayshawn at KISSmas Bash 2011