Music - Oct. 10, 2007
The Cocksmiths take a step forward with "Trouble Pill"
Milwaukee rockers The Cocksmiths have been making a very big noise on the local scene for years now. A new CD and a new rhythm section will cement that.
Tags: cocksmiths, paris ortiz, trouble pill, area mofo, bbc, backes, matty gonzales, moloko shivers, jeff hamilton, fiorentini, schoepke, trevor sadler

Music - Aug. 21, 2006
Salt Creek's music proves rules are made to be broken
While you might get away with labeling Milwaukee's Salt Creek a bluegrass-influenced band, purists might not agree. But that's just fine with the band. As the new "Live" CD (ITMFA Records) proves, this is a band that lives for the moment and values the tightrope artistry of improvisation.
Tags: Salt Creek, Fiorentini, Eanelli, Colin O'Brien, Bluegrass, Washday, Radloff, Recycled Future