Music - Dec. 5, 2005
The Jet Set lands in Milwaukee
The Jet Set has landed in Milwaukee, having flown the coop in Peoria, Ill., where the band was formed. Lead singer and guitarist Adam Widener and drummer Joel Kopp, a Brew City native, moved to Bay View in May.
Tags: Jet Set, Peoria, Exotics, Wee Rock Records, Thee Fine Lines, Adam Widener, Joel Kopp

Music - July 20, 2005
Peoria band Brief Candles finds home in Milwaukee
Believe it or not, for many years, Milwaukee has been a destination city for Midwestern bands. The latest group to set up shop here is Peoria's Brief Candles, which now calls Milwaukee home and recently released a self-titled, seven-song EP of airy, edgy, ethereal tunes.
Tags: Brief Candles, Milwaukee, Peoria, Squares, Joker's Henchmen, Blue Background