Original Post written by Ben Slowey Jenna Kopitske is a drummer, pianist and composer currently studying at UW-Oshkosh. A freelance musician and teacher, she has experience with a wide range of styles ranging from rock to blues to gospel. Her sophomore album “Pride & Joy” was released in 2021. ME: How did you get involved … More Spotlight of the Week: Jenna Kopitske
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Samuel Herb is a singer-songwriter based in Nashville, originally from Florida. With a sound rooted in country and Americana, he’s racked up streams in over fifty countries around the world. His most recent single “Scorpio” came out in February. ME: How did you get involved in Wisconsin Music Ventures? … More Spotlight of the Week: Samuel Herb
Original Post written by Ben Slowey ME: To start, how did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? RAF: I actually got involved when I went to an open mic at Bottle House 42. I had been hearing about Wisconsin Music Ventures as I was getting into the Milwaukee music scene, and the link was … More Spotlight of the Week: RAF & Company
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Jonny T-Bird & the MPs are a Milwaukee blues band that have been playing soulful originality since 2009. MPs stands for Marinated Puppets! Their last record “Common Cents” came out in 2020; their new record “Play Time” will be out next Friday. ME: How did you get involved with … More Spotlight of the Week: Jonny T-Bird & the MPs
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Jake Williams is frontman and keyboardist of the acclaimed Milwaukee cover band The Toys, playing both modern and classic hits. He also plays in Americana band The Midnight Purchase – fellow Green Room member Orlando Pena’s band. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? JAKE: I … More Spotlight of the Week: Jake Williams
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
