Music - Dec. 15, 2008
Gig roundup: Grzanna gives the gift of music
What can she say? Singer and saxophonist Suzanne Grzanna just loves Christmas. That explains why two of her five full-length CDs -- including the latest -- are holiday affairs. "Christmas Night," released by Grzanna's own Diva Records label, has eight snow-dusted tunes.
Tags: Hinder, Trapt, Primer 55, Jesse McCartney, Sister Hazel, Shank Hall, 5-Card Studs, Christmas Dreams, Maji, Joe Puerta, Acoustic Christmas, Baby Grand, Sleighriders, Suzanne Grzanna

Music - May 16, 2008
Tyler Traband issues "Re-issue" EP
Local musician Tyler Traband has been a mainstay on the scene for years. And given that music is his full-time, bills-paying gig, it's little surprise that when he releases a disc he considers no-frills, it's still slicker and better produced than most of what is released locally.
Tags: Tyler Traband, Joe Puerta, Tatnall

Music - Dec. 8, 2006
Milwaukee Christmas song creates national buzz
Milwaukee musician and studio owner Joe Puerta's song "I'm Coming Home for Christmas," is getting play on radio stations nationwide and was featured on the holiday episode of "E.R."
Tags: i'm coming home for christmas, e.r., joe puerta, The Exchange Recording Complex