In this "up close" interview, I spoke to award winning, Milwaukee-native filmmaker Kristin Catalano who is turning heads with her debut feature length documentary project entitled "Clarence." The documentary is an inspirational and intimate portrait of 85-year old Milwaukee resident, World War II veteran, father of three college educated children, and husband Clarence Garrett … [Read more...] about Up Close: Director Kristin Catalano discusses inspirational documentary ‘Clarence’
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Wendy Williams slayed her sit down comedy tour in Milwaukee
Sometimes I love living in this midwest town where people aren't as hip to what would be a hot ticket anywhere else. That's how I scored awesome last minute seats to see Prince a few years back in Raleigh (not midwest, but same difference); and second row seats to see Wendy Williams last night at Milwaukee's Riverside Theater. Let me tell you, she slayed it! If you're a daily … [Read more...] about Wendy Williams slayed her sit down comedy tour in Milwaukee
Amy LaVere and John Paul Keith: ‘Motel Mirrors’ at Hotel Foster in Milwaukee, upcoming projects
Memphis artists Amy LaVere and John Paul Keith made a tour stop together at The Hotel Foster in Milwaukee on Sunday, September 8, 2013. The duo recorded an EP entitled "Motel Mirrors" that was released in digital format (buy on iTunes and Amazon) and on vinyl (buy on Last Chance Records) on August 27, 2013 via Archer Records. The EP is a little bit country and a little bit … [Read more...] about Amy LaVere and John Paul Keith: ‘Motel Mirrors’ at Hotel Foster in Milwaukee, upcoming projects
Satellite headlines 2013 PaxFest Milwaukee and featured on VH1’s ‘Couples Therapy’ (video, photos)
Satellite returned to the Milwaukee area for a second time this year but as a full band ensemble and for a good cause. On Saturday, August 24, 2013, Satellite was the headlining act for the second annual PaxFest that was held at Hart Park in Wauwatosa (or "Tosa" as us locals call it), a suburb of Milwaukee. The music festival is in honor of Paxton Andrews who died as an infant … [Read more...] about Satellite headlines 2013 PaxFest Milwaukee and featured on VH1’s ‘Couples Therapy’ (video, photos)
Review: Tommy & The High Pilots land in Milwaukee (video interview, photos)
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)