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Tag: Wisconsin singer-songwriter

Spotlight of the Week: 7000apart

August 4, 2023

7000apart is a gifted alternative pop duo from Sweden and Green Bay. Singer Amelie Eiding and husband Jon Kresin have been collaborating and building their career together touring all over Wisconsin. They recently performed at the Mayfair Collection, where I had the opportunity to interview them. Me: My first question is, how has your involvement … More Spotlight of the Week: 7000apart

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Spotlight of the Week: Jody Peterson

July 6, 2023

Jody Peterson is a deeply thoughtful songwriter based in Oshkosh Wisconsin. I got to meet and discuss his perspective on the industry and his musicianship. Me: How did you hear or learn about Wisconsin Music Ventures? Jody: I think I saw it on Instagram. I think there was a post, a suggested algorithm feed thing … More Spotlight of the Week: Jody Peterson

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Spotlight of the Week: Jennifer Andrea

June 13, 2023

I had the opportunity to call and interview one of our new Green Room Musicians Jennifer Andrea, a hypnotic pop rock vocalist in bands like Pop Rock Suckers/Driving Buddies. Jennifer Andrea is a local Waukesha artist, but performs all over southeastern Wisconsin. Me: So how did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? Jennifer: I … More Spotlight of the Week: Jennifer Andrea

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Spotlight of the Week: Jenn Leo

November 17, 2022

Jenn Leo is a musician based in Milwaukee who primarily covers female singer-songwriters. She performs both solo and with duo Ben & Jenn. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? JENN: Well, I met Allison when she was establishing a community handbell choir in Wauwatosa, so we had a few rehearsals and … More Spotlight of the Week: Jenn Leo

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Spotlight of the Week: Mie

November 10, 2022

Mie is a singer-songwriter based in Milwaukee whose style encompasses pop, alt and folk. Her debut EP “Alchemie” came out in 2021. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? MIE: I attended the MKE Tech Music Conference in October and had met up with Allison afterwards. Through that interaction and having been … More Spotlight of the Week: Mie

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Spotlight of the Week: Steven Smith

November 3, 2022

Steven Smith is a singer-songwriter from Milwaukee. His current primary project is duo act Smith & Binder with fellow Wisconsin Music Ventures member Linda Binder. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? STEVEN: I can’t remember where I saw it…it might have been Facebook…and it seemed unusual but also interesting the way … More Spotlight of the Week: Steven Smith

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Spotlight of the Week: Dusty Pockets

October 27, 2022

Dusty Pockets is the solo project of Jeffrey Salczenko. Originally a jazz artist, he has been breaking into the Milwaukee music scene as a singer-songwriter the last few years. ME: How did you get involved in Wisconsin Music Ventures? JEFF: I have a mentor that had suggested it who was a friend of Allison’s. He … More Spotlight of the Week: Dusty Pockets

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Spotlight of the Week: Isiah Driessen

October 20, 2022

Isiah Driessen is a singer-songwriter who characterizes his music as “Western psychedelic folk.” Based in Little Chute, he founded a co-op known as The Cedars Project that connects community members with artists and business owners. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? ISIAH: I met Allison at The Heist and we just … More Spotlight of the Week: Isiah Driessen

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Spotlight of the Week: Jaqui JaFelle

September 30, 2022

Jaqui JaFelle is a singer-songwriter who’s picked music back up after quite some time away from it. She’s now done three Tiny Desk Contests, one of which raising money for California-based organization Al Otro Lado. ME: How did you get started with Wisconsin Music Ventures? JAQUI: It’s kind of a long story so I hope … More Spotlight of the Week: Jaqui JaFelle

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Spotlight of the Week: Jesse Frewerd

September 1, 2022

Jesse Frewerd is a singer-songwriter based in Milwaukee. A veteran, he began playing as a way to heal and express himself when he came home from overseas. He plays as both a solo artist and in a project with his wife known as Canary Canyon. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? … More Spotlight of the Week: Jesse Frewerd

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Mile of Music: Mile 10 2023 Feature - The Musician's Venture

On this episode, Nick O'Brien interviews the 6 Wisconsin Music Ventures artists that will be performing at this year's Mile of Music Festival in Appleton, Wisconsin. This year we have interviews with Amelia Ford, Ben Mulwana, Sit Kitty Sit, Wise Jennings, 7000apart, and Isiah Driessen (Isiah & The New People). Tune in to hear everyone's excitement for the 10th year of the original music festival, and where you can catch the artists next weekend August 3rd through the 6th.Check out more about TMV Podcast at www.themusiciansventure.com, @themusiciansventure on Facebook and Instagram, and @MusicianVenture on Twitter.
  1. Mile of Music: Mile 10 2023 Feature 01:26:21
  2. The Playlistifcation of Music 09:34
  3. Emi Ferguson: On The Power of Music, Demystifying the Classical Genre, and Iconic Composers 01:10:01
  4. Mie: On Imposter Syndrome, Faith During Uncertainty, and The Strength of Music 01:30:26
  5. AI and the Music Industry 17:41
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