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
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Dream City Music is a business that brings live music to private events such as weddings and corporate outings. Jared Judge is the founder. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? JARED: Good question; I met Allison many years ago when she was first starting Wisconsin … More Spotlight of the Week: Dream City Music
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Lodi is a multi-instrumentalist who’s been playing in bands of many different styles around Milwaukee for a long time. His most recent endeavor is the Grateful Dead tribute band, Deadelijk. ME: How did you get involved in Wisconsin Music Ventures? LODI: Well, I’ve been doing some work over at … More Spotlight of the Week: Lodi
Original Post written by Ben Slowey 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 … More Spotlight of the Week: Paul Terrien
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Jenna Kopitske is a drummer, pianist and composer currently studying at UW-Oshkosh. A freelance musician and teacher, she has experience with a wide range of styles ranging from rock to blues to gospel. Her sophomore album “Pride & Joy” was released in 2021. ME: How did you get involved … More Spotlight of the Week: Jenna Kopitske
Original Post written by Ben Slowey ME: To start, how did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? RAF: I actually got involved when I went to an open mic at Bottle House 42. I had been hearing about Wisconsin Music Ventures as I was getting into the Milwaukee music scene, and the link was … More Spotlight of the Week: RAF & Company
Original Post written by Ben Slowey 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 … More Spotlight of the Week: Jonny T-Bird & the MPs
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Jake Williams is frontman and keyboardist of the acclaimed Milwaukee cover band The Toys, playing both modern and classic hits. He also plays in Americana band The Midnight Purchase – fellow Green Room member Orlando Pena’s band. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? JAKE: I … More Spotlight of the Week: Jake Williams
