Original Post written by Ben Slowey 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 … More Spotlight of the Week: Jesus Villa
Original Post written by Ben Slowey 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 … More Spotlight of the Week: Zach Pietrini
Original Post written by Ben Slowey 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 … More Spotlight of the Week: Hallowtribe
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Sam Ness is a singer-songwriter whose sound is rooted in Americana and folk. He’s currently based in the Baraboo area, although he’s traveled all over the world busking and couch-surfing. His most recent album “The Cabin” came out this past summer. ME: My first question is, how did you … More Spotlight of the Week: Sam Ness
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Anson Obvious and the Uncomfortable Moments play acoustic rock and post-apocalyptic folk. Featuring a rotating cast of musicians, their music has shock value sure to make you double-take, often themed around awkward social encounters. The band’s latest single “Stan At The Office” came out earlier this year. Arale Berberich … More Spotlight of the Week: Anson Obvious and the Uncomfortable Moments
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Natural Satellite are a chamber pop duo consisting of Karli and Jasen Reisdorf. Based in Menasha, their music blends elements of pop, folk, and jazz with Karli on cello and vocals while Jasen is on saxophone. Their most recent single “Best You Can” came out in October. ME: How … More Spotlight of the Week: Natural Satellite
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Rocket Cat are a rock and roll band inspired by 80’s hard rock and power pop. Their current lineup is vocalist Suzanne Singh, guitarist Chris Guse, bassist Dave Mauer, and a rotating cast of drummers. Their most recent album “Little Lights” came out in April 2019. When they aren’t … More Spotlight of the Week: Rocket Cat
Original Post written by Ben Slowey 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: … More Spotlight of the Week: Jack Tell
Original Post written by Ben Slowey 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: … More Spotlight of the Week: JD Kinart
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Emmy Rozanski is a trombonist and music teacher who divides her time between Milwaukee and Chicago. She’s played in many different iterations of performance ranging from orchestra to Latin jazz to big band to Serbian brass. She’s currently the principal trombone for Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra, is adjunct music … More Spotlight of the Week: Emmy Rozanski
