Original Post written by Ben Slowey 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 … More Spotlight of the Week: Ben Harold and The Rising
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Mike Neumeyer is a percussionist, composer, and teacher who has been writing and recording music for over 20 years. He’s a faculty member at Milwaukee Area Technical College and also works with the Oak Creek marching band. His primary instruments he records compositions with are the marimba and vibraphone, … More Spotlight of the Week: Mike Neumeyer
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Sit Kitty Sit is the duo of Kat Downs and Mike Thompson, who originally formed in the San Francisco music scene but have since relocated to Menasha, Wisconsin. Incorporating piano into a hard rock style, Sit Kitty Sit have been a unique spectacle for over a decade now. Their … More Spotlight of the Week: Sit Kitty Sit
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Suzanne Grzanna wears many hats. She’s a saxophonist, vocalist, songwriter, arranger, publisher, and producer who has won over seventy awards for a wide range of work in the last few years. She’s a member of the Recording Academy, SAG-AFTRA, and Guild of Music Supervisors. She also runs her own … More Spotlight of the Week: Suzanne Grzanna
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Orlando Pena is a singer-songwriter based in the Milwaukee area. He not only performs solo but also with the Americana-folk band The Midnight Purchase; their EP “The National Sessions” came out in 2019. Think of his music like a warm cup of apple cider next to a fire in … More Spotlight of the Week: Orlando Pena
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Carmen Nickerson is a singer-songwriter and performer based in and around the Milwaukee area. She leads her own band and also collaborates with Willy Porter; the latter she released an album with under the project name Porter Nickerson back in 2016. Originally from Iowa, Nickerson has been involved with … More Spotlight of the Week: Carmen Nickerson
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Ben Mulwana is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist born and raised in Uganda, although he’s lived in Wisconsin for nine years now. His music is heartfelt and soulful, evoking a sense of familiarity that retains uniqueness. His latest single “Lies of the Devil” came out at the end of 2019 … More Spotlight of the Week: Ben Mulwana
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Alyssia Dominguez is a singer-songwriter who brings a unique flare to country music from her roots in traditional Mexican music. She’s been performing locally since she was fifteen and always gravitated toward the storytelling aspect of writing songs. She’s got a new single out today titled “Out of the … More Spotlight of the Week: Alyssia Dominguez
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Will Pfrang is a singer-songwriter hailing from Port Washington. He’s been a touring artist since he was 16 and is known for his buttery, charming voice. He fronts the pop rock group Will Pfrang and the Good Land Gang, who play a wide variety of covers as well as … More Spotlight of the Week: Will Pfrang
Original Post written by Ben Slowey Stas Venglevski is an accordionist, teacher, entertainer, and arranger who is renowned regionally and even internationally for his expertise with the Bayan accordion. Originally from Moldova, he was educated at the Russian Academy of Music in Moscow and immigrated to the US in 1992. He plays original compositions in … More Spotlight of the Week: Stas Venglevski
