Brent and I are finally coming to grips with 2007 being over. This week, the OnMilwaukee.com / WMSE Local Music Postcast returns to its regularly scheduled programming by giving you guys what you want: The dirt on local bands and where to see them play in the coming days.

We start out the Podcast with The Assh*le 2, who are playing a Cactus Club show this Saturday, Jan. 19 with China Pig and Somebody Talked. Showtime is 10 p.m.

That same night, Milwaukee scene veterans Strangest Places take to the stage at Linneman's Riverwest Inn. Corruptible and Heavy Nova round out the bill.

Friday night is Gallery Night, so if you're looking to escape the Third Ward crowds, head down to Bay View where the .357 String Band plays at the Cactus Club with Mario Matteoli and The Candliers.

Kevn Kinney has quite a history in Milwaukee, and was in fact the first musician to play live at the WMSE studios back in 2000. That performance was documented for all time on the "Live at WMSE Vol. 1" compilation and Brent and I play that track, titled "Back Roads & Rainy Days" for you on this Podcast. If you're into it, you can see Kinney live at Shank Hall this Friday night.