David HB Drake is an artist who’s been called a “gentle troubadour” and an “elemental folk singer.” His music is inspired by Midwest journeys and culture, and he’s been performing for over fifty years. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? DAVID: I have a very good friend, Dean Calin, who is … More Spotlight of the Week: David HB Drake
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 up around May or June of … More Spotlight of the Week: Andy Braun
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 did you get involved with Wisconsin … More Spotlight of the Week: Jesus Villa
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 just played their first show as … More Spotlight of the Week: Hallowtribe
Sam Ness is a singer-songwriter whose sound is rooted in Americana and folk. He’s currently based in the Baraboo area, although he’s traveled all over the world busking and couch-surfing. His most recent album “The Cabin” came out this past summer. ME: My first question is, how did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? … More Spotlight of the Week: Sam Ness
Ben Harold is a singer-songwriter currently based in Sturgeon Bay. Through Midwest-flavored Americana and roots rock, Harold’s music is honest and convicted, as realized in the recent album “These Days” he released with his band Ben Harold & the Rising. It’s a record that confronts the complexities of trying to live normally in recent times. … More Spotlight of the Week: Ben Harold and The Rising
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 a cozy log cabin. ME: Alright … More Spotlight of the Week: Orlando Pena
Will Pfrang is a singer-songwriter hailing from Port Washington. He’s been a touring artist since he was 16 and is known for his buttery, charming voice. He fronts the pop rock group Will Pfrang and the Good Land Gang, who play a wide variety of covers as well as warm, inviting originals. His recent solo … More Spotlight of the Week: Will Pfrang
Stas Venglevski is an accordionist, teacher, entertainer, and arranger who is renowned regionally and even internationally for his expertise with the Bayan accordion. Originally from Moldova, he was educated at the Russian Academy of Music in Moscow and immigrated to the US in 1992. He plays original compositions in addition to a broad range of … More Spotlight of the Week: Stas Venglevski
Bruce Humphries is a singer-songwriter known for his group Bruce Humphries and the Rockabilly Rebels. Originally from Indiana, he’s lived all over the Midwest and South and has been in Wisconsin for the past decade. His shows are known to be “knee-slapping fun” as The Pitch Weekly puts it. His latest single “Promise Me” came … More Spotlight of the Week: Bruce Humphries
