Original Post written by Ben Slowey Hallowtribe is the indie folk/alt rock project of John Justus. Originally from Australia and raised in Nebraska, Justus has lived in Arkansas and Tennessee before now being based in Wisconsin, continuously searching for home in different places. Hallowtribe began as a project at the beginning of this year and … More Spotlight of the Week: Hallowtribe
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Anson Obvious and the Uncomfortable Moments play acoustic rock and post-apocalyptic folk. Featuring a rotating cast of musicians, their music has shock value sure to make you double-take, often themed around awkward social encounters. The band’s latest single “Stan At The Office” came out earlier this year. Arale Berberich … More Spotlight of the Week: Anson Obvious and the Uncomfortable Moments
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Rocket Cat are a rock and roll band inspired by 80’s hard rock and power pop. Their current lineup is vocalist Suzanne Singh, guitarist Chris Guse, bassist Dave Mauer, and a rotating cast of drummers. Their most recent album “Little Lights” came out in April 2019. When they aren’t … More Spotlight of the Week: Rocket Cat
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Jack Tell is a singer-songwriter residing in Milwaukee. He was known back in the day for his band Animals in Human Attire but in recent years has focused on solo work. He studied finger-style guitar performance and composition at UWM. ME: So my first question that I ask everybody: … More Spotlight of the Week: Jack Tell
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Jasen “JD” Kinart is a singer-songwriter who’s been performing, touring, and recording music for over twenty years. His most recent band Northern Haunts dissolved over quarantine and he’s since been focusing on solo material. ME: First things first; tell me how you got involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures. JD: … More Spotlight of the Week: JD Kinart
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Emmy Rozanski is a trombonist and music teacher who divides her time between Milwaukee and Chicago. She’s played in many different iterations of performance ranging from orchestra to Latin jazz to big band to Serbian brass. She’s currently the principal trombone for Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra, is adjunct music … More Spotlight of the Week: Emmy Rozanski
Original Post written by Ben Slowey 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, … More Spotlight of the Week: Mike Neumeyer
Original Post written by Ben Slowey 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 … More Spotlight of the Week: Suzanne Grzanna
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Orlando Pena is a singer-songwriter based in the Milwaukee area. He not only performs solo but also with the Americana-folk band The Midnight Purchase; their EP “The National Sessions” came out in 2019. Think of his music like a warm cup of apple cider next to a fire in … More Spotlight of the Week: Orlando Pena
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Carmen Nickerson is a singer-songwriter and performer based in and around the Milwaukee area. She leads her own band and also collaborates with Willy Porter; the latter she released an album with under the project name Porter Nickerson back in 2016. Originally from Iowa, Nickerson has been involved with … More Spotlight of the Week: Carmen Nickerson
