Music - April 12, 2008
Phillips uncovers "Secrets of the New Explorers"
Former Toad the Wet Sprocket frontman Glen Phillips,, who visits Shank Hall Saturday night with Jonathan Kingham, is focusing on outer space for his new CD.
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Sports - March 4, 2008
Packers fans need to let go
Brett Favre was a great quarterback, but it was time for him to retire.
Tagged with: packers, favre, retirement, kevin brandt

Music - Sept. 26, 2007
Wanted: A concert crowd code of conduct
The shouting of song requests can ruin the concert experience for others. Please, do us a favor: shut up!
Tagged with: concert, song request, ryan adams, riverside theater, setlists

Music - Jan. 31, 2007
A tribute to tribute bands
Kevin Brandt has a weakness for tribute bands, which means he'll be going to see "Bruce in the USA."
Tagged with: springsteen, bruce in the usa, shank hall, MiniKiss, stone pony, asbury park

Music - Nov. 1, 2006
MiniKISS show at Pabst falls a little short
Watching "the littlest KISS tribute band in the world" drove home an important reminder about Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and the full-size group: it was never really about the music.
Tagged with: minikiss, beatallica, pabst theater, kevin brandt

Milwaukee Buzz - Oct. 30, 2006
How about some effort on Halloween?
When it comes to Halloween costumes, OMC blogger Kevin Brandt says that you either make a good effort or stay home.
Tagged with: kb, kevin brandt, halloween costume, wklh, borat

Milwaukee Buzz - Sept. 6, 2006
If celebrities really die in threes...
After mourning the passing of "The Crocodile Hunter," OMC contributor Kevin Brandt wonders which celebrity will be the next to pass.
Tagged with: crocodile hunter, deathwatch, celebrity, k.b., kevin brandt

Milwaukee Buzz - Aug. 25, 2006
Why are scientists dissing Pluto?
Everything was going along just fine for Pluto when a bunch of astronomers at a convention decided to treat the planet like the Lamdas in "Revenge of the Nerds."
Tagged with: kb, blog, pluto

Sports - Aug. 10, 2006
Erin Hills lives up to its billing
During his first visit to Erin Hills, the celebrated new golf course near Holy Hill, OMC contributor Kevin Brandt found breathtaking scenery and a strong challenge to his golfing skills.
Tagged with: erin hills, holy hill, kevin brandt

Milwaukee Buzz - Aug. 4, 2006
Dudes you meet at the State Fair
Yes, it is that time of the year again. Fair time. Cows, pigs, bands, food on a stick, carnies and beer. But above all, for 11 days, the State Fair is home to the widest assortment of people and culture since our ancestors walked through the gates of Ellis Island.
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