Bars & Clubs - June 16, 2009
Jonas' Tonic Tavern raises bar on KK pub scene
Even if you live in Bay View, there's a good chance you're not familiar with the building that houses the new Tonic Tavern. Set back from the street, the converted horse stable is made up of a garage and back building. Together, they now form an "L" shaped space that opens into a corner for live music or area with bench seating.
Tags: tonic tavern, paul jonas, 5 card studs, jazz, retro, paul kennedy

Bars & Clubs - Jan. 27, 2009
Tonic Tavern looks to build on solid KK bar scene
When musician Paul Jonas opens The Tonic Tavern on April 1, there's a good chance he won't have to build his customer base from scratch. While he hopes the live music, relaxed vibe and ample outdoor seating at the new bar, 2335 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., will be enough of a draw, he's plugging his new venture at every sold-out 5-Card Studs show from here on out -- just in case.
Tags: tonic tavern, paul jonas, 5 card studs, nomad

Music - March 14, 2005
Hudson jazzes up instrumentals with lyrical flavor
The jazzified Milwaukee rock group, Hudson, featuring Paul Jonas, Chris Tishler, Matt Meixner, Jeff Benske and Matt Liban started out purely instrumental and funky until deciding to add some rockin' lyrical flavor to its repertoire.
Tags: Paul Jonas, Chris Tishler, Matt Meixner, Jeff Benske, Matt Liban, Hudson, Hudsongs, Stress Kid, Jasmine Road Affair, Mother's Room, Shank Hall, Exclusive Company, Atomic Records, Top Shelf, Rockhaus, Rush-mor, 5 Card Studs, Vegas

Music - Aug. 21, 2003
Jonas steers Hudson in new direction
Paul Jonas claims he became the frontman of Hudson by default, but it's a role he's taken very seriously as the band is now on the cusp of a new sound, a new record and new venues. They play tonight at the BBC.
Tags: Paul Jonas, Sunny Gets Blue, Matt Meixner, Matt Liban, Jim Liban, Willy Porter, The Probers

Music - July 16, 2003
Spargur swaps struggles for something sunnier
After three years of creative darkness, singer Sheila Spargur re-lit her torch with a new career, the chance to host a weekly performance event and the rejuvenation of her band, Sunny Gets Blue.
Tags: Sheila Spargur, Hudson, Paul Jonas, Guy Fiorentini, Zodiac, John Schneider, Billie Holiday