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AMPLIFYING WISCONSIN MUSICIANS WMPodcast interviews local Wisconsin musicians on their journey from their first group, solo endeavor, hired studio work, local community groups, and more, to their present day activities in the local music scene. We will also talk with music businesses and music organizations. We’ll talk about their origin story, what their influences are, what they do to hone their talents and their skills to be where they are today. What they feel is not only suffocating the local music scene, but, better yet, what they feel is helping push the local scene into the limelight. Also hear about gigs they’ve played that made an impression on them and why. . . and much more.
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Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
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”
One needs only drop the needle on Pietrini's
new release, Rock & Roll is Dead, to see why
he is so lauded in Milwaukee and beyond.
Best Live Act in Milwaukee (Milwaukee
Magazine) Artist of the Year (Wisconsin Area
Music Awards) Best Song in a Feature Film
(Mark Awards LA).
Having opened for the likes of Walker Hayes,
Huey Lewis, and Ray Wylie Hubbard, Pietrini
has proven his ability as someone who can
run with the best. He has also toured
extensively, carving out audiences as far
north as the twin cities and as far south as
Tampa. Be it his skillful writing and dynamic
production, his endearing and energetic
stage presence or his everyman's approach
to his music, it's clear that this new album
and this band, meets people where they are
and holds them for the entire 43 min and 31
sec.
facebook.com/zachpietrini
instagram.com/zachpietrini
youtube.com/@zachpietrini
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
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), have released 5 CD’s. This includes a full-length album, several EPs, and an exciting range of fun and influential videos.
Ade’s rich lyrical gifts are essential and her vocal delivery is simply unmatched in contemporary pop/rock music. In addition to Ade’s talents, the band members have an amazing mix of musical knowledge and education that provides a unique sound that is reminiscent of familiar music from the ’90s while being expressively groundbreaking and melodically rich. They have been humbled by their success, performing with international acts that include Melissa Etheridge, Nancy Wilson, Blind Melon, Shawn Colvin, Blue October, KT Tunstall, Lindsay Ell, Candlebox, The Gufs, Skerryvore, Cathy Richardson, Sebastian Bach, and many more. 2019 was an exciting year for BAWKS! Ade was a Top 24 Contestant on NBC's "The Voice", where she had the rare opportunity to work with 3 different coaches, including; John Legend, Kelly Clarkson, and Adam Levine. Ade’s experience on “The Voice” has brought international attention to the band’s talents and charitable efforts.
BAWKS are now writing a new full-length album, "Dawn". This album's first single "Forever" was released on August 27, 2021. They've followed that single with the release of "Working Man" and "Standing By". In July 2022, BAWKS toured Scotland & England including several performances in the Tiree Music Festival. BAWKS followed up that tour with performances in the spectacular Mile of Music in Appleton, WI. In November 2021, BAWKS performed on The Melissa Etheridge Cruise with Melissa Etheridge, Nancy Wilson, KT Tunstall, Shawn Colvin, Lindsay Ell, and many other successful artists.
BAWKS have been recognized through numerous awards and nominations since inception. This includes, but not limited to; Winners of the 2019 Wisconsin Area Music Industry’s Best Rock/Pop Band, Finalist for 2023 Best of Milwaukee's "Best Rock Band" and an award for Best Song ("Aligned") on Songwriter’s Universe. Betsy Ade & the Well-Known Strangers music can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Pandora, YouTube, Apple Music, and most music-related streaming platforms.
https://www.wellknownstrangers.com/
https://www.facebook.com/wkstrangers
https://www.instagram.com/wkstrangers
https://www.youtube.com/c/WellKnownStrangersVideos
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
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.
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
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 Milwaukee, FM 102.1 and WXRT in Chicago. Cherry has blazed trails all around the Midwest with his brand of passionate and unique songwriting.
Wisconsin Band Name: Bryan Cherry
Social Media Links:
Instagram: @bryancherryband
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryancherryband/
Website:
www.bryancherry.com
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST
AMPLIFYING WISCONSIN MUSIC
EPISODE 097
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
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 happens to be a talented singer-songwriter who can bring those stories to life.”
He has opened for several national and international touring artists and performed at venues like Summerfest (Milwaukee, WI), Bratfest (Madison, WI) The Room (Clinton, WI), Backroom Lounge (Riverton, IL), Roadside Bar & Grill (Nashville, TN) and hundreds more along the way.
Tim’s live shows are a blend of well-written originals, traditional country from just about every decade and a dash of classic rock. Examples of artists covered are Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, George Jones, George Strait, Alan Jackson, Randy Travis, Dwight Yoakam, Cody Jinks, Tyler Childers, Colter Wall, Pink Floyd, The Eagles and many more. All of which are performed with Tim’s smooth, classic vocals and skillful guitar picking.
His singles “Have a Beer”, “Christmas at the Tavern” and “All the Things You Do” have received airplay and recognition in several countries including the United States, Canada, France, United Kingdom and Australia. All three of these songs are on his debut album, The Dollar Man, along with eight more tracks. You can find Tim’s music on all digital platforms and at www.timogradyjr.com.
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST
Amplifying WI Music
Episode 95
Inverted Vision
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
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 going sale soon on Shank Hall's website. Tickets on sale starting December 22nd. 3 great bands for $12.oo No Ticket Master fees, just a great price that goes to the bands directly.
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 rock & roll with dirt under its nails and whiskey on its breath, the music of The Silent Comedy channels the iron spine of the blues, Honky-Tonk sweat, and punk swagger into a euphoric declaration that when trouble rears its worrisome head it's time to crack knuckles, lock arms, and lift our voices high.
The brothers spent their formative years traveling the world with missionary parents before settling in California. In search of catharsis, the teens found solace in songwriting and stage lights. The young band proved capable of raucous shows and word spread. Years of touring followed, performing with Dave Matthews Band, Queens of the Stone Age, Mumford and Sons, Arctic Monkeys, and Vampire Weekend, and festival plays at Bonnaroo, Wakarusa, Under The Big Sky, Summer Meltdown and more.
Alley Eyes:
Alley Eyes is a Milwaukee based garage rock band, where last call love songs meet indifferent odes to modernity, where seedy guitar riffs meet haunting synth lines, where desert psychedelic rock meets John Carpenter themes...
Alley Eyes has played everywhere from the Uline Stage at Summerfest '22 to a sold out Back Room at Colectivo, & all throughout the Wisconsin. We're always looking to expand our presence!
Tickets:
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-silent-comedy-with-american-shank-hall-tickets/12781795
americanrestless.com
alleyeyesmusic.com
thesilentcomedy.com
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
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.
Zach Fell
00:00 - 01:56 Introduction
Stuart White:
00:01:56 - 00:05:25 Xmas
Fuzzysurf
00:05:27 - 00:09:44 Cheer Up Snowflake
Strangebed
00:09:44 - 00:13:20 Been Bad
AJ Williams (Kathy Ratzburg)
00:13:21 - 00:16:51 Christmas Joy
00:16:51 - 00:21:08 Christmas Sings
Kelly Dupuy
00:21:10 - 00:24:58 So Far From Me
Jesse Stratton
00:24:59 - 00:28:12 Through The Night
Brad Dassey
00:28:13 - 00:33:10 Merry Christmas
00:33:11 - 00:37:51 New York Christmas Tree
00:37:52 - 00:41:29 Christmas Miracles
Dick Elliot
00:41:30 - 00:43:17 Carol Of The Bells
00:43:18 - 00:45:38 What Child Is This
00:45:39 - 00:47:28 The First Noel
Jesus Villa
00:47:29 - 00:51:43 Sticky Buns
Xposed 4heads
00:51:44 - 00:55:41 Dance With The Krampus
00:55:42 - 00:58:10 Sleigh Ride
00:58:11 - 00:59:17 8bit Ride
Cassie Lokker
00:59:18 - 01:04:49 In The Bleak Midwinter
01:49:50 - 01:08:21 Mary Did You Know
01:08:22 - 01:10:29 What Child Is This
Passion
01:10:30 - 01:14:57 I’ll Be Home From Christmas
01:14:58 - 01:17:52 Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
01:17:53 - 01:22:56 O Holy Night
Strategic
01:22:57 - 01:24:59 Deck The Halls
01:25:00 - 01:28:46 Sing We Now
01:28:47 - 01:32:59 Christmas Joy and Hope
Nathaniel Roland
01:33:00 - 01:34:59 Sugar Plum Faries
01:35:00 - 01:37:35 Little Drummer Boy
01:37:36 - 01:38:39 Ald Lang Synth
MD McNally
01:38:40 - 01:41:13 Christmas Eve
Zach Fell
01:41:13 - 01:41:31 Outroduction
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
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 features multi-platinum recording artist and 3-time Grammy winner Butch Vig and his band, The Know-It-All Boyfriends (aka KIAB), who serve as a house band to a steady stream of musical stars.
Our Joey's Song family of artists include: Brian Aubert (Silversun Pickups); Charlie Berens (The Manitowoc Minute); Peter Buck and Mike Mills (R.E.M.); Neko Case; Rosanne Cash; Miguel Cervantes (Hamilton); Cory Chisel; Chris Collingwood (Fountains Of Wayne); Ralph Covert (The Bad Examples); Cowboy Junkies; Crash Test Dummies; Marshall Crenshaw; Justin Currie (Del Amitri); Tanya Donelly and Gail Greenwood (Belly); Butch Vig and Duke Erikson (Garbage); Steve Forbert; Robbie Fulks; Laura Jane Grace (Against Me!); Jon Dee Graham (True Believers); Kay Hanley (Letters To Cleo); Joel Hodgson (Mystery Science Theater 3000); Kelly Hogan; Wally Ingram (Sheryl Crow); Jewel; Freedy Johnston; Sam Llanas (BoDeans); Gary Louris and Mark Olson (The Jayhawks); Jesse Malin; Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers); Scott McCaughey (Minus 5); Michael Mcdermott; Rhett Miller (Old 97s); Montgomery Gentry; Dan Navarro (Lowen & Navarro); Miles Nielsen; Rick Nielsen and Daxx Nielsen (Cheap Trick); Glen Phillips (Toad The Wet Sprocket); Dave Pirner (Soul Asylum); Linda Pitmon (Zuzu’s Petals); Brian Ray (Paul Mccartney); Matthew Ryan; Trapper Schoepp; Jody Stephens (Big Star); Ken Stringfellow (The Posies); Aaron Tippin; Zach Williams (The Lone Bellow); and Steve Wynn (Dream Syndicate).
Since Joey's death in 2010, we have produced 5 charity compilation CDs featuring rare and previously unreleased music from nationally known, award-winning musicians.
Our CDs are all available as digital downloads. Radio stations from Australia to the UK to South America to Japan to Sweden and everywhere in between have played our songs. CDs have been downloaded in over 25 countries worldwide.
Joey's Song was started in 2010 following the death of four-year-old Joey Gomoll, who passed one week shy of his fifth birthday. Joey suffered from a rare and debilitating form of epilepsy known as Dravet Syndrome.
Dravet's caused persistent seizures which were never able to be controlled through medications leading to severe learning disabilities. While Dravet's robbed Joey of the ability to speak, Joey remained a happy and fun-loving child. He was happiest when music was playing, allowing him to hum, drum, and sing in his own way. To be present when music was playing meant only one thing, that Joey would soon have you dancing and enjoying the music with him.