Living - Dec. 11, 2008
OnMilwaukee.com Recommends: Dec. 11, 2008
It was a free-ranging conversation this week in the editorial office, where the topics ranged from a Sunday staple at Sciortino's (pictured), a reissue from Rod, a provocative new blog, some tasty juice, cheap seats, an alternative to Kahlua, an interesting coffee table book and a Web site that sells cool duds for your dog.
Tags: peter sciortino's baker, the definitive rod stewart, kamora coffee liquer, punkrockdogg, welch's, black cherry and concord grape juice, bill janovitz, buffalo tom, rupena's, milwaukee public market, the greatest album cover of all time

Music - July 23, 2007
Buffalo Tom makes strong return with "Three Easy Pieces"
After a nine-year hiatus, Boston-based Buffalo Tom returns to record stores with an outstanding CD called "Three Easy Pieces." The band appears on "Late Show with David Letterman" Friday night on CBS.
Tags: buffalo tom, three easy pieces, bill janovitz, oshkosh

Music - June 24, 2007
Will Femmes get a call from Rock 'n' Roll Hall?
The music seems as fresh and vibrant as the day it was released, but the Violent Femmes are already eligible for nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum beginning next year. Are the boys from Milwaukee worthy?
Tags: violent femmes, rock and roll hall of fame, gordon gano, brian ritchie, victor delorenzo, figgs, buffalo tom, cleveland

Music - Jan. 11, 2007
A musical trip to Rediscovery World
A trip to the Hot Stove Cool Music benefit last weekend in Boston prompted somewhat profound thoughts about the way bands, songs and CDs can impact our daily lives.
Tags: hot stove cool music, peter gammons, buffalo tom, pernice brothers, kay hanley, travis, exile on main street, powderfinger