Music - April 9, 2009
Video of the Day: Alejandro is back in town
Alejandro Escovedo, who has been a popular figure in town since his visits to Gil's Cafe on Downer Avenue, performs tonight at Historic Turner Ballroom. Escovedo last visited Milwaukee in September, when he opened for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band at Harley-Davidson's 105th reunion. Here are a couple videos to get you warmed up for the show.
Tags: alejandro escovedo, turner hall ballroom

Summerfest Guide - July 4, 2008
'Middle of the order' rocks the Roadhouse
On an unseasonably chilly Thursday afternoon / evening at Summerfest, the artists playing in support of headliner Lucinda Williams provided much-needed heat.
Tags: summerfest, harley-davidson roadhouse, drive-by truckers, paul thorn, alejandro escovedo, lucinda williams

Music - July 1, 2008
A conversation with Alejandro Escovedo
Nearly a quarter-century after his previous band, Rank and File, played the Rock Stage, Alejandro Escovedo returns to Summerfest as a solo artist Thursday night at the Harley-Davidson Roadhouse.
Tags: alejandro escovedo, summerfest, harley-davidson roadhouse, bruce springsteen

Music - May 5, 2008
Time-wasting Video of the Day: May 5, 2008
It's 4:15, it's Monday and you need a little pick-me-up. In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we offer a double shot of Mexican-tinged music on our "Time-wasting Video of the Day." The first selection features Los Lobos playing "Chuco's Cumbia" at the 2006 Austin City Limits Festival.
Tags: los lobos, cinco de mayo, alejandro escovedo, bruce springsteen

Milwaukee Buzz - Jan. 25, 2007
OMC Recommends: Stuff we like right now
"Arrested Development," back-to-basics daycare, an unheralded singer-songwriter, a great iPod enhancer, an Irish pub and a ballyhooed Bush book are among the topics of discussion this week in the OMC offices.
Tags: mo's irish pub, wauwatosa, arrested development, monitor ideck, alejandro escovedo