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Hi it’s me, Ben. Yes, it’s true. Unfortunately, the time has come for me to depart Wisconsin Music Ventures as I go full-time at another job while continuing to do some freelance journalism/blogging on the side. Before I go, I’d like to say that I’m truly grateful and appreciative of the opportunity Allison has given … More Spotlight of the Week: Ben Slowey’s Departure
Jenn Leo is a musician based in Milwaukee who primarily covers female singer-songwriters. She performs both solo and with duo Ben & Jenn. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? JENN: Well, I met Allison when she was establishing a community handbell choir in Wauwatosa, so we had a few rehearsals and … More Spotlight of the Week: Jenn Leo
Mie is a singer-songwriter based in Milwaukee whose style encompasses pop, alt and folk. Her debut EP “Alchemie” came out in 2021. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? MIE: I attended the MKE Tech Music Conference in October and had met up with Allison afterwards. Through that interaction and having been … More Spotlight of the Week: Mie
Steven Smith is a singer-songwriter from Milwaukee. His current primary project is duo act Smith & Binder with fellow Wisconsin Music Ventures member Linda Binder. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? STEVEN: I can’t remember where I saw it…it might have been Facebook…and it seemed unusual but also interesting the way … More Spotlight of the Week: Steven Smith
Dusty Pockets is the solo project of Jeffrey Salczenko. Originally a jazz artist, he has been breaking into the Milwaukee music scene as a singer-songwriter the last few years. ME: How did you get involved in Wisconsin Music Ventures? JEFF: I have a mentor that had suggested it who was a friend of Allison’s. He … More Spotlight of the Week: Dusty Pockets
Isiah Driessen is a singer-songwriter who characterizes his music as “Western psychedelic folk.” Based in Little Chute, he founded a co-op known as The Cedars Project that connects community members with artists and business owners. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? ISIAH: I met Allison at The Heist and we just … More Spotlight of the Week: Isiah Driessen
Esquires II were formed to keep the sound of the original Esquires alive, who formed in Milwaukee in 1957 and were active until 1976. They perform as a six-piece band while led by Johnny Moorer, Tammie Moorer Pace and Rudy Jacobs. We spoke to Johnny this week. ME: How did Esquires II get involved with … More Spotlight of the Week: Esquires II
David HB Drake is an artist who’s been called a “gentle troubadour” and an “elemental folk singer.” His music is inspired by Midwest journeys and culture, and he’s been performing for over fifty years. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? DAVID: I have a very good friend, Dean Calin, who is … More Spotlight of the Week: David HB Drake
Jaqui JaFelle is a singer-songwriter who’s picked music back up after quite some time away from it. She’s now done three Tiny Desk Contests, one of which raising money for California-based organization Al Otro Lado. ME: How did you get started with Wisconsin Music Ventures? JAQUI: It’s kind of a long story so I hope … More Spotlight of the Week: Jaqui JaFelle
