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Tag: Milwaukee jazz

Spotlight of the Week: Kristin Sponcia

August 25, 2022

Kristin Sponcia is a pianist, vocalist, composer and teacher who is from Milwaukee but now lives in Chicago. Her career has focused on teaching and performing American jazz. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? KRISTIN: It was through a friend of mine, Marcya Daneille, who was already a member. She suggested … More Spotlight of the Week: Kristin Sponcia

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Spotlight of the Week: Linda Binder

August 12, 2022

Linda Binder is a violinist and mandolinist whose performed with a number of ensembles in the Milwaukee and Chicago area. Among her groups have been Smith & Binder, PaVda, Toco Rio and The Lake Mandolin Quartet. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? LINDA: Steve Smith, who I play in a jazz … More Spotlight of the Week: Linda Binder

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Spotlight of the Week: Cosmic Endeavors

August 5, 2022

Cosmic Endeavors are a jazz band formed in August 2020. Originally beginning as an instrumental group, they were able to reach new horizons with the addition of vocalist and producer Demetri Rogers. They’ve been exploring time and space since. I spoke to Julian Singh, the drummer and pianist. ME: How did Cosmic Endeavors get involved … More Spotlight of the Week: Cosmic Endeavors

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Spotlight of the Week: B.D. Greer

April 14, 2022

B.D. Greer is a vocalist with a background in R&B, jazz, blues, and soul. Originally from Wisconsin, she lived in New York for 21 years before returning to Wisconsin in 2020. She’s been making a name for herself in and around Milwaukee since. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? BD: So, … More Spotlight of the Week: B.D. Greer

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Spotlight of the Week: Keith Watling

March 23, 2022

Keith Watling is a jazz guitarist and instructor who has performed both solo and in ensemble. He is one half of the duo String Theory, who do an eclectic range of covers encompassing jazz, blues, Latin, and classic rock. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? KEITH: Well, it was quite some … More Spotlight of the Week: Keith Watling

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Spotlight of the Week: Mike Neumeyer

October 28, 2021

Mike Neumeyer is a percussionist, composer, and teacher who has been writing and recording music for over 20 years. He’s a faculty member at Milwaukee Area Technical College and also works with the Oak Creek marching band. His primary instruments he records compositions with are the marimba and vibraphone, both of which he’s released many … More Spotlight of the Week: Mike Neumeyer

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Spotlight of the Week: Suzanne Grzanna

October 15, 2021

Suzanne Grzanna wears many hats. She’s a saxophonist, vocalist, songwriter, arranger, publisher, and producer who has won over seventy awards for a wide range of work in the last few years. She’s a member of the Recording Academy, SAG-AFTRA, and Guild of Music Supervisors. She also runs her own label Diva Records and has released … More Spotlight of the Week: Suzanne Grzanna

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Spotlight of the Week: Dave Schoepke

July 15, 2021

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” which was all his original drum … More Spotlight of the Week: Dave Schoepke

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Spotlight of the Week: Marcya Daneille

June 25, 2021

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 up in the south Chicago suburb … More Spotlight of the Week: Marcya Daneille

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Spotlight of the Week: J Ryan Trio

June 17, 2021

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” implies. ME: So, to start – … More Spotlight of the Week: J Ryan Trio

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Isiah Driessen: On Diving Deeper into Music and Spiritual Experience - The Musician's Venture

On this episode, Nick O'Brien talks with Isiah Driessen, a western psychedelic folk musician. Mainly singing acoustic originals, Isiah doesn't hold back telling personal stories in his music and as well as expanding on them in this podcast. Isiah started out in the band Salmon run, and now works with The Cedar Project, connecting local musicians.To find more info about Isiah's project at:www.thecedarsproject.comCheck out more about TMV Podcast at www.themusiciansventure.com, @themusiciansventure on Facebook and Instagram, and @MusicianVenture on Twitter.
  1. Isiah Driessen: On Diving Deeper into Music and Spiritual Experience 49:34
  2. Abby Shreve: Leaving your Roots, Going for the Opportunity, and Seeing What Happens 01:10:32
  3. Emily White: How to Build a Sustainable Music Career and Collect all Revenue Streams - Season 2 Kickoff Reception! 57:38
  4. B.D. Greer: On Returning to Wisconsin, Reflecting on Experiences, and Shifting Careers 01:03:24
  5. Stas Venglevski: From Russian Education to Navigating the Milwaukee Music Scene 53:44
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