Spotlight of the Week: Paul Terrien

Paul Terrien is a guitarist and teacher who’s played in many bands – REALM, Beatallica, Lapulele, WarPiper, Then Lizzy, and the Underwood Baptist Praise Band among others. He’s toured both nationally and internationally. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? PAUL: Well, I’ve actually known Allison for a long time; I worked … More Spotlight of the Week: Paul Terrien

Spotlight of the Week: Jonny T-Bird & the MPs

Jonny T-Bird & the MPs are a Milwaukee blues band that have been playing soulful originality since 2009. MPs stands for Marinated Puppets! Their last record “Common Cents” came out in 2020; their new record “Play Time” will be out next Friday. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? JONNY: It started … More Spotlight of the Week: Jonny T-Bird & the MPs

Spotlight of the Week: Michael Tinker Tierney

Michael Tinker Tierney plays in three groups – acoustic rock band Tinkey Boys, Celtic band Reilly, and mash-up metal band Beatallica. Reilly just released a new album titled “Dusty Pool” while Beatallica’s recent record “The Devolver Album” dropped in November. ME: To start, how did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? MICHAEL: I found … More Spotlight of the Week: Michael Tinker Tierney

Spotlight of the Week: Nineteen Thirteen

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 “Cello and Drums Forever” dropped at … More Spotlight of the Week: Nineteen Thirteen

Spotlight of the Week: Zach Pietrini

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 you get involved with Wisconsin Music … More Spotlight of the Week: Zach Pietrini

Spotlight of the Week: Anson Obvious and the Uncomfortable Moments

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 fronts the band. ME: First things … More Spotlight of the Week: Anson Obvious and the Uncomfortable Moments