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
Jack Tell is a singer-songwriter residing in Milwaukee. He was known back in the day for his band Animals in Human Attire but in recent years has focused on solo work. He studied finger-style guitar performance and composition at UWM. ME: So my first question that I ask everybody: how did you get involved with … More Spotlight of the Week: Jack Tell
Jasen “JD” Kinart is a singer-songwriter who’s been performing, touring, and recording music for over twenty years. His most recent band Northern Haunts dissolved over quarantine and he’s since been focusing on solo material. ME: First things first; tell me how you got involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures. JD: Well, I’ve known Allison for a … More Spotlight of the Week: JD Kinart
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
