Music - Feb. 14, 2005
Wilco's Bennett helps West of Rome find its sound
Milwaukee bands are getting awfully friendly with Jay Bennett, formerly of Wilco. Last year, Michelle Anthony released her Bennett-produced disc, and now her friends West of Rome follow suit, even though their disc was recorded earlier.
Tags: Wilco, Jay Bennett, Michelle Anthony, No Kiss for New Year's, Mighty Deer Lick, West of Rome, Son Volt, Jay Farrar, Linneman's, Gregory Borden, Dustworks, Wooldridge, Capital 8, Menlo, Sparkler, DeMay, Slothrop

Music - Feb. 11, 2005
No, Virginia, The Carolinas have not broken up
With a sprawling family tree populated mostly by drummers, one of Milwaukee's best roots rock combos may appear inactive. But don't be fooled. The band is working on a new CD, with guest appearances by members of Cheap Trick and Wilco.
Tags: Carolinas, Gorsuch, Cheap Trick, Wilco, Coomer, Jack Rice, E.I.E.I.O., Mighty Deer Lick, Lackloves