Tinker discusses his recent music ventures, tours, and the release of his album “Dirty Pool.” He emphasizes the importance of self-care while on tour and talks about the different genres and styles of his bands. He mentions upcoming shows and how his perspective on bands and events has changed. He also expresses a desire for … More Spotlight of the Week: Tinker
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
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
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
Esquires II were formed to keep the sound of the original Esquires alive, who formed in Milwaukee in 1957 and were active until 1976. They perform as a six-piece band while led by Johnny Moorer, Tammie Moorer Pace and Rudy Jacobs. We spoke to Johnny this week. ME: How did Esquires II get involved with … More Spotlight of the Week: Esquires II
Canary Reeds are a Milwaukee-based woodwind quintet who play both contemporary and standard chamber music. We spoke to their clarinetist, Lauren LaFond. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? LAUREN: So, it actually started when I was in a reed quintet in my undergraduate, and our coach – who happens to be … More Spotlight of the Week: Canary Reeds
Joanna Kim is a renowned fingerstyle acoustic and classical guitarist who started her musical journey at the age of six, teaching herself to play from YouTube. She’s become a phenomenal performer who has won prizes at local, national and international competitions from a young age. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? … More Spotlight of the Week: Joanna Kim
Kristin Sponcia is a pianist, vocalist, composer and teacher who is from Milwaukee but now lives in Chicago. Her career has focused on teaching and performing American jazz. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? KRISTIN: It was through a friend of mine, Marcya Daneille, who was already a member. She suggested … More Spotlight of the Week: Kristin Sponcia
Jesse Stratton is an alternative country/Americana artist hailing from just outside Austin, Texas. He’s been playing music since the age of 10 and has fronted his own band since 2014. His latest album “Family & Friends” came out last fall. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? JESSE: I reached out to … More Spotlight of the Week: Jesse Stratton
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 Music Ventures. We actually realized that … More Spotlight of the Week: Dream City Music
