Wisconsin Music Podcast

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST AMPLFYING WISCONSIN MUSIC EPISODE 102 The Silent Comedy American Restless Alley Eyes   Tickets: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-silent-comedy-with-american-shank-hall-tickets/12781795   THE SILENT COMEDY: Brothers Joshua and Jeremiah Zimmerman and their band The Silent Comedy know trouble. Facing that trouble head on permeates their work. Rough-hewn, expansive American...

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST AMPLFYING WISCONSIN MUSIC EPISODE 101 Zach Pietrini   “Rock and Roll Is Dead sounds like a departure from his previous aesthetic, if not entirely a rebirth… (and) makes the argument that Pietrini is ready for larger stages. ” — - Shepherd Express   “Pietrini’s skill is crafting the kind of Americana that gets right into you with a beguiling friendliness” —  88Nine, Radio Mi...

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST AMPLFYING WISCONSIN MUSIC EPISODE 100 Betsy Ade and the Well Known Strangers   Betsy Ade & the Well-Known Strangers (BAWKS) have been entertaining Midwest audiences with their cello-infused alternative pop/rock sound since 2015. Members Betsy Ade (lead vocals, guitar), Joe Adamek (guitars), Cameron Fair (cello, keyboards), John Kulas (bass guitar) and Scott Fox (percussion)...

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST AMPLIFYING WISCONSIN MUSIC EPISODE 99 Post-Emo, Rap, HyperPop blending musician, SN3K SN3K (Read Snake) is a solo music project out of Milwaukee, WI. Heavily influenced by the Post-Emo scene of the late 00's, the soundcloud rap scence of the 10's, and the modern hyperpop scene, SN3K aims to marry the genres into something fresh and new. Having been performing percussion and...

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST AMPLIFYING WISCONSIN MUSIC EPISODE 98 R&B Soul Musician and Poet, Bryon Cherry   Bryan Cherry is a rock and soul musician from Milwaukee, WI. In 2021 Cherry was named best R&B/Soul artist in Wisconsin at the Wisconsin Area Music Industry awards. Cherry’s songs cross the expanse between soul, americana and rock music with ease. Cherry’s music has been played on 88.9 Radio Mi...

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST AMPLIFYING WISCONSIN MUSIC EPISODE 097   Describes themselves as a young Christian 17 year old  solo artist with the passion of making and creating music.  I'm from Madison Wisconsin moved from place to place Stoughton Wisconsin back to Madison. I started making music back in middle school and took it serious in high school I'm very creative with my art and quick to grab th...

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST AMPLIFYING WISCONSIN MUSIC   Episode 96 Tim O'Grady Jr. Tim is an independent, singer-songwriter from rural Southern Wisconsin. He is described by Marc Gratz of Midwest Music and Musings podcast as being “as genuine and humble as the songs he writes. His music speaks to the realities of Midwestern life, because that is the life he lives, the life he knows. He just so happen...

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST Amplifying WI Music Episode 95 Inverted Vision   Wisconsin based Crunchy Death Groove band.    https://www.invertedvisionmetal.com/ Instagram: @invertedvisionmetal Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/InvertedVisionMetal https://linktr.ee/invertedvisionmetal    

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST AMPLIFYING WISCONSIN MUSIC Episode 94 Americana music with Noah Lekas of American Restless.   This week I talk with Noah Lekas, who is originally from Racine, WI.  He's coming back to Milwaukee for a hometown show with  his group, American Restless and Silent Comedy.  Milwaukee's own band Alley Eyes will be opening up the show at Shank Hall on May 12th.  Tickets will be goi...

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST AMPLIFYING WISCONSIN MUSIC HOLIDAY MUSIC SHOWCASE #3 Happy Holidays, Wisconsin!  Welcome to the 3rd annual Wisconsin Music Podcast Holiday Music Showcase! This year, we have a fantastic lineup of 16 Wisconsin-based musicians who will be performing a total of 31 holiday songs for your listening pleasure. Sit back, relax, and enjoy over an hour and a half of festive music.  ...

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST Amplifying Wisconsin Music Episode 092   Joey's Song raises the funds needed to support cutting-edge research and vital patient services in support of pediatric epilepsy and children with special needs.   HOW JOEY'S SONG RAISES FUNDS Because of Joey's love for music, our foundation uses music as our primary fundraising vehicle. Each year, we host a benefit concert that feat...

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST AMPLIFYING WISCONSIN MUSIC Episode 91 Paul Vash DRIVE-A-TRON   Drive-a-tron is an electronic/rock/dance outfit that is hellbent on having a good time. You are already here, which means that *you* are now part of Drive-a-tron!   The song 'Take Care of What You're Given' started in early 2020, before a global pandemic. Now it feels even more correct. Any and all money that yo...

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST AMPLIFYING WISCONSIN MUSIC WMP EPISODE 90   "Now go make some music!" - Tyler Campbell   In 1956 Fender chose to begin making electric guitar bodies out of a new wood, Red Alder.  Leo was a pragmatist and Alder was a sustainable, not overly heavy hardwood that was easy to finish, easy to glue, and perhaps most importantly, was local to Fender's operations.  Today Alder rema...

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST AMPLIFYING WISCOSNIN MUSICIANS EPISODE 89 Hip Hop and Voice Over Artist, and Photographer Brad Dassey   "There comes a time in your life when you have to realize enough is enough. You may never end up reaching the "top of the mountain" working for the phat cats. Instead, search deep within your soul and tap into your greatest skills, strengths and talents. Take every so oft...

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST AMPLIFYING WISCONSIN MUSICIANS EPISODE 88: Michael Tierney of Reilly and Beatallica   Reilly: Winners of the folk rock/Celtic band of the year award by Wisconsin Area Music Industry for 2019 and 2015, Reilly have garnered a reputation for being an interactive, get-off-your-chair act.  The band’s circuit continues to grow along with their reputation for being a highly respec...

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST AMPLIFYING WISCONSIN MUSICIANS EPISODE 87 KIRSTIE KRAUS   https://www.kirstiekraus.com/ Kirstie Kraus carries her thirst in her songwriting, in her live shows, and in her everyday connection with other kindred spirits. Nowhere is her appetite more quenched than on a stage in front of her fans, appropriately named “Thirsties”. Her confidence naturally shines under the bright...

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST AMPLIFYING WISCONSIN MUSIC Episode 86 MotherWind Hidden deep along the river bends of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, you’ll find Motherwind. Forming in August of 2020, the quartet—Anthony Frey (vocals, guitar), Nate Rogers (lead guitar), Michael Hargens (bass), Jackson Kleingartner (drums)—has already taken lengthy strides in revealing their primal artistry to the masses, despite t...

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST AMPLIFYING WISCONSIN MUSIC Episode 85 Pop Punk Rock band - The Fall Sound   We're The Fall Sound. We are a Pop Punk(-ish) band from the Milwaukee area. We're reaching out since our new album "Keep In Touch" is came out this past March 11th 2022, and we want to share it with local music platforms.   The current track off the album that we're promoting is called "Pop Punk Kid...

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST "Amplifying Wisconsin Musicians" Season 3 Episode 84 Danny Langton (Songwriter/Vocals/Rhythm Guitar) Danny was born and raised in London, England. His father was a solo artist and guitar teacher and introduced him to bands like The Beatles and The Kinks at a very young age. In his late teens and early twenties he became a massive Oasis fan and that love for Brit rock is wha...

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST Episode 83 The Rogue Electrics   The Rogue Electrics are an independent original rock band and recording artist from Milwaukee Wisconsin that sound like a mix of classic rock, alternative rock, and blues. The Rogue Electrics name came from the fact that I am the last in line of a family of electricians. My Grandpa, dad, and uncles have a family business called Rogahn Electr...

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST Episode 82: Irish Guitar Virtuoso Shane Hennessy and Milwaukee Irish Festival Irish virtuoso guitarist Shane Hennessy has established himself as one of the leading guitarists on the world stage, known widely for his fingerstyle, flatpicking, and percussive guitar-playing approaches. His energetic live performances and his cinematically-vivid compositions tie in influences f...

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST Episode 81 ZEROED HERO Hometown:  Madison, WI Genre:  Rock Sounds Like:  Foo Fighters, Rival Sons, Royal Blood Try on some Black and Blue-Collar Rock & Roll! Zeroed Hero pours a classic blend of '70s rock and '90s alternative that’s more Muhammad Ali than Mike Tyson, featuring tight, riffy guitars and smart, thoughtful lyrics presented with sweet, memorable harmonies.  Thei...

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST Episode 080 Animal Crackers Music Festival at the Racine Zoo Invite your friends, grab your folding chairs, and enjoy the scenic view of Lake Michigan while listening to some truly amazing artists from across the U.S. and atop the charts for our 35th annual Animal Crackers Concert Series.   2022 Artist Lineup: Wednesday, July 13, 2022 - Roman Street Wednesday, July 27, 2022...

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST Episode 79 Kenosha Opera Festival   The mission of the Kenosha Opera Festival is to create high quality art and provide accessible, excellent classical and operatic music experiences to the greater Kenosha community. he Kenosha Opera Festival is a new opera company in beautiful Kenosha, Wisconsin. We bring professional operatic performances to Kenosha, and we strive to comp...

Wisconsin Music Podcast Episode 078 Gold Steps   Alternative Press has named them in their “10 unsigned bands to keep an eye on in 2021" and aptly called their music a fusion of pop-punk and post-hardcore, with "cathartic emo vocals and lyrics" that make for an eclectic blend all their own. For a band that says they've never felt like part of the in crowd, this is just one of many accolades ringin...