Original Post written by Ben Slowey Wise Jennings are a folk rock duo consisting of Melissa Weishaar and Jeff Jennings. They are known for running Wise Farm Productions, where they throw festivals and concert series across the Southeastern Wisconsin area. As far as performances go, Wise Jennings play enough instruments between the two of them … More Spotlight of the Week: Wise Jennings
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Vincent Van Great is a hip hop artist and producer who has been a tenured fixture in Milwaukee’s scene for some time. Known for blending funk and R&B into his unique hip hop brand, he’s frequently accompanied by his live band Ninja Sauce. Pushing creative boundaries and bringing vibrant … More Spotlight of the Week: Vincent Van Great
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Nate John Herlache is a singer-songwriter hailing from Port Washington. Finding himself increasingly into playing guitar and writing songs the last few years, Nate has kept it consistent with gigs this year and has been preparing to release his debut record for some time now. A warm and friendly … More Spotlight of the Week: Nate John Herlache
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Emily Zimmer is singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and teacher who has been touring and recording since 2002. Her band The Zimmer Effect amicably dissolved after a seven-year run a few months ago, and she’s been focused on her solo material since. She’s got a Bachelor’s degree in Music Business from Carroll … More Spotlight of the Week: Emily Zimmer
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Dave Schoepke is a composer and drummer known for playing with The Willy Porter Band since 2002. He also plays in soul-blues band Tweed, heads the improv recording project Blank Radio, is a session musician, and releases music of his own. Last year he released his album “Tessellated Resonance” … More Spotlight of the Week: Dave Schoepke
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Anja Elise is an indie folk singer-songwriter based in Milwaukee. Her debut EP “Salt & Sugar” came out last December, showcasing her knack for lyrical vulnerability and unconventional approach to song structures. I’ve seen Anja perform several times with Valerie Lighthart although I’ve yet to set her solo set, … More Spotlight of the Week – Anja Elise
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Cullah is a multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter who has a reputation as one of the most eccentric figures in Milwaukee’s scene. He has released a record every year on his birthday since he was fifteen. His style encompasses a vast fusion of genres including rock, folk, electronica, psychedelia, soul, blues, … More Spotlight of the Week: Cullah
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Marcya Daneille is a classically trained vocalist and voice coach who specializes in jazz, soul, and gospel. She’s studied in Italy and England, taught in New York, and had contracts with opera companies in Chicago before ultimately settling in Milwaukee. I was excited to find out that she grew … More Spotlight of the Week: Marcya Daneille
Original Post written by Ben Slowey ME: Okay, first things first. Tell me how you guys got involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures. AMELIE: I think it was through our friend Thea, who works with the ACA and Amplified Sessions. We did a couple gigs with them and then she told us that we need to … More Spotlight of the Week: 7000apart
Original Post written by Ben Slowey J Ryan Trio are a longstanding group that plays jazz standards as well as familiar blues tunes in and around the Milwaukee entertainment sphere. I sat down with two members, Alissa Weber and Ryan Janscha, only to learn that there’s a bit more to them than the word “trio” … More Spotlight of the Week: J Ryan Trio
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