Music - Oct. 10, 2007
The Cocksmiths take a step forward with "Trouble Pill"
Milwaukee rockers The Cocksmiths have been making a very big noise on the local scene for years now. A new CD and a new rhythm section will cement that.
Tags: cocksmiths, paris ortiz, trouble pill, area mofo, bbc, backes, matty gonzales, moloko shivers, jeff hamilton, fiorentini, schoepke, trevor sadler

Music - Jan. 19, 2006
The Cocksmiths set sights on WAMIs
Rising from the ashes of Milwaukee acts such as Little Blue Crunchy Things and Big Dumb Dick, The Cocksmiths are Milwaukee's most dangerous rock band. They're set to perform at the WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) showcase at the Miramar Theater on Saturday, Jan. 21.
Tags: The Cocksmiths, WAMI, Paris Ortiz, Bill Backes, Little Blue Crunchy Things, Miramar Theater

Music - March 4, 2005
The Cocksmiths' original blend of sound begs for attention
Get ready to rock with a band that was molded from the clay of previous groups such as Little Blue Crunchy Things and Big Dumb Dick. The Cocksmiths have arrived, and they're making an instant impact.
Tags: Cocksmiths, Black Crows, rock and roll, Matt Gonzales, Shaft, Ryan Daniels, Johnny Cash, Paris Ortiz, Jeff O'Connor, Billy Backes, Little Blue Crunchy Things, Big Dumb Dick