Music - Feb. 14, 2005
Wilco's Bennett helps West of Rome find its sound
Milwaukee bands are getting awfully friendly with Jay Bennett, formerly of Wilco. Last year, Michelle Anthony released her Bennett-produced disc, and now her friends West of Rome follow suit, even though their disc was recorded earlier.
Tags: Wilco, Jay Bennett, Michelle Anthony, No Kiss for New Year's, Mighty Deer Lick, West of Rome, Son Volt, Jay Farrar, Linneman's, Gregory Borden, Dustworks, Wooldridge, Capital 8, Menlo, Sparkler, DeMay, Slothrop

Music - Dec. 22, 2004
Milwaukee Pop Undrgrnd texts local music fans
If you're an info junkie, a local music fan and a cell phone owner, then veteran Milwaukee musician Joe Kirschling has got just the thing for you: MKE Pop Undrgrnd, a text messaging service to keep you up on what's going on in town.
Tags: MKE Pop Undrgrnd, text, cell phone, Kirschling, Menlo, Sparkler, New Blind Nationals, Nice Outfit, Trolley, Heathrow, No Kiss for New Year's, Gregory Borden