Original Post written by Ben Slowey Nate Bjorge is a singer-songwriter based in Milwaukee, transplanted from Chicago. He fronts the band Wildered – who are currently working on a new album – in addition to his solo work. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? NATE: It’s kind of funny, actually. I … More Spotlight of the Week: Nate Bjorge
Original Post written by Ben Slowey 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? … More Spotlight of the Week: Keith Watling
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Michael Tinker Tierney plays in three groups – acoustic rock band Tinker Boys, Celtic band Reilly, and mash-up metal band Beatallica. Reilly just released a new album titled “Durty Pool” while Beatallica’s recent record “The Devolver Album” dropped in November. ME: To start, how did you get involved with … More Spotlight of the Week: Michael Tinker Tierney
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Andy Braun is a Milwaukee-based singer-songwriter who plays both originals and a wide variety of covers. He’s been a full-time musician since 2007 and just released a new album titled “22” this week. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? ANDY: I saw some gigs popping … More Spotlight of the Week: Andy Braun
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Donna Woodall is a singer-songwriter, bandleader, and teacher. Her eclectic style incorporates elements of jazz, soul, pop, and blues while doing unique renditions of familiar popular songs as well. She frequents Milwaukee spots such as St. Kate Arts Hotel, The Sugar Maple, and Caroline’s Jazz Club. ME: The first … More Spotlight of the Week: Donna Woodall
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Nineteen Thirteen is the chamber rock duo of cellist Janet Schiff and percussionist Victor DeLorenzo. They are so-named for the year Schiff’s cello was made. Their music is difficult to classify but contains elements of jazz and art rock; sometimes they play as a quartet. Their most recent single … More Spotlight of the Week: Nineteen Thirteen
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Kris Crow is a musician who has played in a variety of cover bands, from The Prince Experience to the 60s-70s tribute fixture 5 Card Studs. Originally from Iowa, he has lived in the Milwaukee area since 1998. ME: The first question that I ask everybody is, how did … More Spotlight of the Week: Kris Crow
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Irina Yanovskaya is a classical guitarist and teacher who is involved with the Suzuki and Pre-College Guitar Program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Originally from Ukraine, she moved to Milwaukee in 1996 and has been teaching for 25 years. ME: My first question that I ask everyone is a … More Spotlight of the Week: Irina Yanovskaya
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Jesus Villa is a singer-songwriter whose music is heartful as it is catchy. Mixing folk and blues, his most recent single “Sticky Buns” came out in December and is his fourth annual Christmas single. He also plays in acoustic cover band The Front Porch Rockers. ME: To start, how … More Spotlight of the Week: Jesus Villa
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Zach Pietrini is a singer-songwriter whose music balances vulnerability and friendliness with ease. Primarily fronting the Zach Pietrini Band, the artist collaborated with McKenna Bray this past year on “The Modern Love EP.” Before that, his last release was a 2019 EP titled “Nashville.” ME: To start, how did … More Spotlight of the Week: Zach Pietrini
