RAF & Company is a band that fuses rock, pop and jazz. “Company” refers to both the people playing the music and the people listening to the music. Originally from the Milwaukee area, they are now based in Madison. Their most recent single “Lovely Ladies” came out in December. ME: To start, how did you … More Spotlight of the Week: RAF & Company
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, I graduated college last June, and … More Spotlight of the Week: 5PM to Nowhere
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 moved to the area not too … More Spotlight of the Week: Nate Bjorge
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 January 2020. SLOWEY: How did you … More Spotlight of the Week: Ben Titus
Amelia Ford is a singer-songwriter based in Seymour, Wisconsin – outside of Green Bay. Her style encompasses elements of folk, pop, and rock. She’s got a new album out now titled “Wide Wide Open.” ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? AMELIA: Well, Allison reached out to me, so I didn’t know … More Spotlight of the Week: Amelia Ford
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
Donna Woodall is a singer-songwriter, bandleader, and teacher. Her eclectic style incorporates elements of jazz, soul, pop, and blues while doing unique renditions of familiar popular songs as well. She frequents Milwaukee spots such as St. Kate Arts Hotel, The Sugar Maple, and Caroline’s Jazz Club. ME: The first thing I ask everybody is, how … More Spotlight of the Week: Donna Woodall
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
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
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
