Original Post by WMV Intern Alyssa Proell Vincent Van Great is a Milwaukee artist with a creative and adventurous outlook on his career and his journey in the music industry. This interview took place the day Vincent gave the opening pitch for the Milwaukee Brewers. Me: Hey Vincent! Are you excited to do your pitch … More Spotlight of The Week: Vincent Van Great
Original Post by WMV Intern Alyssa Proell Tom Riddle is a multi talented musician out of Milwaukee that is a backstage pass member of Wisconsin Music Ventures. I had the opportunity to sit down and meet with him in his electrifying record studio, Stories Studios. Me: Where are you originally from? Tom: So I was … More Spotlight of the Week: Tom Riddle
Original Post written by Ben Slowey 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 … More Spotlight of the Week: Ben Slowey’s Departure
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Steven J. White is a composer and multi-instrumentalist who has done scoring and sound design, working with both electronic and acoustic instruments. His solo album “Breath” is available on Bandcamp; he currently plays with acts Sindoolaa and Yves Francois as well. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin … More Spotlight of the Week: Steven White
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Canary Reeds are a Milwaukee-based woodwind quintet who play both contemporary and standard chamber music. We spoke to their clarinetist, Lauren LaFond. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? LAUREN: So, it actually started when I was in a reed quintet in my undergraduate, and our … More Spotlight of the Week: Canary Reeds
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Jesse Frewerd is a singer-songwriter based in Milwaukee. A veteran, he began playing as a way to heal and express himself when he came home from overseas. He plays as both a solo artist and in a project with his wife known as Canary Canyon. ME: How did you … More Spotlight of the Week: Jesse Frewerd
Original Post written by Ben Slowey 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 … More Spotlight of the Week: Kristin Sponcia
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Alley Eyes are a garage/alternative rock band consisting of vocalist/guitarist Colton Schroetter, guitarist Jake Grimes, bassist AJ Folino and drummer Matt Ricciardi. Their debut EP “Of Things to Come…” came out in July. We spoke with AJ about what the band’s got going on. ME: How did Alley Eyes … More Spotlight of the Week: Alley Eyes
Original Post written by Ben Slowey 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, … More Spotlight of the Week: Linda Binder
Original Post written by Ben Slowey 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: … More Spotlight of the Week: Cosmic Endeavors
