Music - March 8, 2010
Gig roundup: RJD2 builds "The Colossus" in celebration of 10 years
Trying to put your finger on exactly what Philly-based RJD2 is doing on his latest disc, "The Colossus," is darn near impossible. And that's what makes it so engaging. See him do it live this week in Milwaukee at The Rave.
Tags: RjD2, The Rave, black eyed peas, bradley center, bel airs, piano blu, flogging molly

Music - Dec. 28, 2009
Gig roundup: The Rave doesn't break for the holiday
While a lot of venues go underground between Christmas and New Year's Eve, when they come back alive for the big countdown, The Rave -- while it might slow down -- doesn't stop.
Tags: The Rave, Rusted Root, Jude Kinnear, The Unheard Of, Mister Action, Circle A, Big Head Todd, Benny Benassi, Cactus Club, Shank, Miramar Theatre, La Dispute, Native, Sleep Serapis Sleep, Jon the Savage, The Championship, The Naima, Pat McCurdy, Philip Gate

Music - Dec. 7, 2009
Gig roundup: Pezzettino issues a little piece of vinyl
We make no secret of our love for Pezzettino here at OnMilwaukee, where we were among the first -- maybe THE first -- to champion her talents and write about her. This week Margaret Stutt releases "You Never Know," her first vinyl outing, at a big Hot Pop bash with Dwellephant and DJ D Wood.
Tags: Pezzettino, Margaret Stutt, Hot Pop, Dwellephant, DJ D Wood, No Request Sound, Paddy's Pub, Michael Lund, Derek Byrne, Emilie Autumn, Pabst Theater, Shank Hall, Chris Duarte, Shannon Curfman, The Rave, Hatebreed, Shinedown, Cannibal Corpse, Subdudes, Turn

Music - Nov. 30, 2009
Gig roundup: I'm Not a Pilot continues to soar
Ever since Milwaukee rock outfit I'm Not a Pilot released its debut CD back in June, the band has become more active than ever on the local club scene. The band -- which includes Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra cellist Peter Thomas -- performs Saturday, Dec. 5 with Jeanna Salzer Band and Identity Crises Inc.
Tags: Brett Dennen, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, The King Khan & BBQ Show, I'm Not A Pilot, Jeanna Salzer, Identity Crises Inc, Turner Hall, Decibully, Cactus Club, Y-NotIII, Mad Planet, Weezer, The Rave, Motion City Soundtrack, Jack's Mannequin, Def Harmon

Music - Nov. 16, 2009
Gig roundup: Benson "poised and ready" for Turner
Although he's now on solo record No. 4, for many people Brendan Benson is still the guy who plays in Grammy-winning band The Raconteurs with Jack White. But don't let White's shadow eclipse Benson's shining talent. Dive into his latest disc, "My Old, Familiar Friend," and you won't struggle to find his adeptness at catchy melodies swathed in ringing guitars. See him this week at Turner Hall.
Tags: Saosin, Brendan Benson, Turner Hall, Cory Chisel, Megadeth, The Rave, Cascio Interstate Music, GuitarFest, Rob Zombie, Medeski, Martin & Wood, The Mad Planet, Skybox, Shank Hall, Savoy Brown, Paul Cebar, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Peaches, Amanda Blank

Music - Aug. 17, 2009
The Have Your Cake And Eat It Tour presens My Lady Four and See The World (also with hometown heros Now You Have Audio)
Don't miss your chance to catch My Lady Four and See The World on The Have Your Cake And Eat It Tour along with Milwaukee's own Now You Have Audio, and Saved By Stereo!! Also Joined by Green Means Go! You can purchase tickets through though any of the Milwaukee bands listed above or at the doors ...
Tags: Milwaukee, The Rave, My Lady Four, See The World, Now You Have Audio, Green Means Go, Saved By Stereo, Music