Original Post written by Ben Slowey 5PM to Nowhere is the alternative pop project of singer-songwriter Jacob Webb. He’s got an EP called “Stoicism” that will be out on May 13th. He is the most recent addition to Wisconsin Music Ventures’ Green Room. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? JACOB: So, … More Spotlight of the Week: 5PM to Nowhere
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Kostia Efimov is a pianist, composer, and teacher who was born in the Soviet Union and performed to his first American audience at the Milwaukee Art Museum in 1989. He’s worked on a number of film soundtracks, tribute recordings, and solo albums over the span of decades. His most … More Spotlight of the Week: Kostia Efimov
Original Post written by Ben Slowey B.D. Greer is a vocalist with a background in R&B, jazz, blues, and soul. Originally from Wisconsin, she lived in New York for 21 years before returning to Wisconsin in 2020. She’s been making a name for herself in and around Milwaukee since. ME: How did you get involved … More Spotlight of the Week: B.D. Greer
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Jake Stanzer is a guitarist whose influences are rooted in Celtic, blues, world, and ragtime music. He plays in several bands – The Midnight Purchase, J.R. & the Strangers, and Whiskey and the Devil. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? JAKE: I actually got involved … More Spotlight of the Week: Jake Stanzer
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 Ben Titus is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and teacher whose primary instruments are bass and clarinet. He’s got a plethora of ensemble credits between Wisconsin and Virginia, ranging from pit orchestras to jazz bands to chamber groups. His debut single on streaming platforms “Someone In Your Life” was released in … More Spotlight of the Week: Ben Titus
Original Post written by Ben Slowey ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? AMELIA: Well, Allison reached out to me, so I didn’t know it existed and that was cool that she found me because I don’t know if I would’ve found it. I’m a little slack at getting my nose into … More Spotlight of the Week: Amelia Ford
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
