Music - April 28, 2008
IPO explodes into Milwaukee
International Pop Overthrow was launched in 1998 in Los Angeles as a showcase for the best power pop bands in the country. Now, it lands in Milwaukee for the first time.
Tags: David Bash, IPO, Liverpool, trolley, paul wall, the nice outfit, the lackloves, international pop overthrow, power pop, linneman's

Music - March 17, 2008
Milwaukee's musical IPO
Started 10 years ago in Los Angeles, International Pop Overthrow has become the world's best power pop music festival. Now, the event -- which has expanded to include gigs in other cities like New York and Liverpool, England -- adds Milwaukee.
Tags: IPO, International Pop Overthrow, David Bash, Linneman's, Knit Delicate, Trolley, Certain Stars, Spill, The Lackloves, The Pugilists, Jetty Boys

Music - Jan. 5, 2008
The Figgs rock Linneman's
The airline may have misplaced Mike Gent's luggage, but it didn't impact his performance with The Figgs.
Tags: figgs, mike gent, linneman's, oneida casina

Bars & Clubs - Nov. 7, 2007
Best live music bar, 2007: Milwaukee Ale House
Since it opened more than a decade ago, the Ale House has actively supported local music.
Tags: Ale House, live music, Rave, Shank, Cactus Club, Stonefly, Mad Planet, Up and Under, Third Ward, Vnuk's, Estate, Points East, Linneman's, Nomad

Music - Jan. 17, 2007
Bryan Cherry Band sounds wise beyond its age
The Bryan Cherry Band is still young; so young that guitarist Sean Williamson says the band was still in its infancy in July. Hearing the band's deft blend of folk, blues and rock and roll, it's amazing to think these musicians have only been playing together for a year.
Tags: Bryan Cherry, Linneman's, Mike Hoffmann, Paul Biemann, Warpdrive, Sean Williamson