Music - Dec. 16, 2005
Benjamins look to regain innocence
The Benjamins, Milwaukee's own, are giving fans an early Christmas gift. They play two shows on Dec. 17, both at Mad Planet. An all-ages show is at 5 p.m. with guests Molitor and Juiceboxxx. A 21 and over show commences at 10 p.m. with guests Modern Machines.
Tags: Benjamins, Mad Planet, Limbeck, Jay Stys, Jon Phillilp, Dan Hinz, Maritime

Music - Nov. 21, 2005
Dutch Courage provides cover for one man's music
The cover art says the new "Chicago" EP is by Dutch Courage but look closely and you'll see that this new seven-track disc, on Milwaukee's Latest Flame imprint, is largely the work of one man: Andy Puechner.
Tags: Dutch Courage, Latest Flame, Andy Puechner, Dan Hanke, Crime & Judy, Strangest Places, Gary Tanin, Tim Johnson, Dushan Duvnjak, Benjamins, Molitor

Music - Dec. 15, 2004
The Benjamins are back ... but briefly
Fans disappointed by the premature breakup of what was Milwaukee's hottest band at the dawn of the new millennium will rejoice at news of a reunion gig. We caught up with The Benjamins to get the story.
Tags: Benjamins, Promise Ring, emo, punk, Perlstein, Obsoletes, Mad Planet, Solheim, Versa, Carolina, Decibully, Cactus Club, The Globe, Saltshakers, Etiquette

Music - May 21, 2004
The Obsoletes breathe fire into traditional sound
Along with Number One Fan and other bands The Obsoletes are stalwarts of the up north rock and roll scene. The band prepares to release its national debut with a CD launch gig here this week.
Tags: obsoletes, appleton, 145, benjamins, number one fan