Original Post written by Ben Slowey Keith Watling is a jazz guitarist and instructor who has performed both solo and in ensemble. He is one half of the duo String Theory, who do an eclectic range of covers encompassing jazz, blues, Latin, and classic rock. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? … More Spotlight of the Week: Keith Watling
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Michael Tinker Tierney plays in three groups – acoustic rock band Tinker Boys, Celtic band Reilly, and mash-up metal band Beatallica. Reilly just released a new album titled “Durty Pool” while Beatallica’s recent record “The Devolver Album” dropped in November. ME: To start, how did you get involved with … More Spotlight of the Week: Michael Tinker Tierney
Original Post written by Ben Slowey 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 … More Spotlight of the Week: Ben Titus
Original Post written by Ben Slowey ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? AMELIA: Well, Allison reached out to me, so I didn’t know it existed and that was cool that she found me because I don’t know if I would’ve found it. I’m a little slack at getting my nose into … More Spotlight of the Week: Amelia Ford
Original Post written by Ben Slowey 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 … More Spotlight of the Week: Andy Braun
Original Post written by Ben Slowey 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 … More Spotlight of the Week: Donna Woodall
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Nineteen Thirteen is the chamber rock duo of cellist Janet Schiff and percussionist Victor DeLorenzo. They are so-named for the year Schiff’s cello was made. Their music is difficult to classify but contains elements of jazz and art rock; sometimes they play as a quartet. Their most recent single … More Spotlight of the Week: Nineteen Thirteen
Original Post by Ben Slowey Dennis Hawk is a musician, yoga practitioner, and flute-maker whose motto is “wellness through music.” Much of his material is spiritual and meditative. His most recent release is a collaborative track with Johann Kotze titled “Spirit Awakening” that came out in October. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin … More Spotlight of the Week: Dennis Hawk
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Kris Crow is a musician who has played in a variety of cover bands, from The Prince Experience to the 60s-70s tribute fixture 5 Card Studs. Originally from Iowa, he has lived in the Milwaukee area since 1998. ME: The first question that I ask everybody is, how did … More Spotlight of the Week: Kris Crow
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Irina Yanovskaya is a classical guitarist and teacher who is involved with the Suzuki and Pre-College Guitar Program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Originally from Ukraine, she moved to Milwaukee in 1996 and has been teaching for 25 years. ME: My first question that I ask everyone is a … More Spotlight of the Week: Irina Yanovskaya
