Music - Dec. 5, 2008
Atomic closing is a sad sign of the times
I was saddened to see that Atomic Records will close in February, but not entirely surprised. Let's face it, if Tower tanked and Virgin closed a downtown Chicago megastore before there was even an economic crisis, how can we expect Rich Menning to weather the storm?
Tags: Atomic Records, Rich Menning, Rush-Mor, Lotus Land, Lumberhorn, John Kuester, Luke Lavin, Bull's Eye

Bars & Clubs - Aug. 12, 2008
Tapping a pint of Brewers fever
Bill Rouleau shares my unhealthy and rabid obsession with the Brewers, and I know he had something up his sleeve when I saw his coy smile as he walked over with a pint of Guinness.
Tags: bill rouleau, guinness, ball and glove logo, brewers, palomino, rush-mor

Music - July 31, 2008
Crustacean launches double DVD concert package
For nearly 15 years, Madison's Crustacean Records has released records by bands from around the state and beyond. But despite an impressive catalog, Crustacean only now makes its entry into the video market.
Tags: Crustacean, Pat Moriarity, Chris Langkamp, American Death, Jake Shut, High Noon Saloon, Atomic Records, Rush-Mor, Drown Out the Daylights, Awesome Snakes, Birthday Suits, Droids Attack, Drunk Drivers, The Gusto, Ouija Radio, Peelander-Z, John Zysk-Buerger

Festival Guide - Sept. 16, 2007
A beautiful Bay View Bash
I had a really nice time at this growing neighborhood festival. For various reasons, I missed the last two years, and had only attended the first annual Bash before yesterday. And it's gotten really good since then.
Tags: bay view bash, rush-mor, brazzaville, lulu, classic slice

Music - March 14, 2005
Hudson jazzes up instrumentals with lyrical flavor
The jazzified Milwaukee rock group, Hudson, featuring Paul Jonas, Chris Tishler, Matt Meixner, Jeff Benske and Matt Liban started out purely instrumental and funky until deciding to add some rockin' lyrical flavor to its repertoire.
Tags: Paul Jonas, Chris Tishler, Matt Meixner, Jeff Benske, Matt Liban, Hudson, Hudsongs, Stress Kid, Jasmine Road Affair, Mother's Room, Shank Hall, Exclusive Company, Atomic Records, Top Shelf, Rockhaus, Rush-mor, 5 Card Studs, Vegas