Music - Nov. 3, 2009
Semi-Twang turns back the clock at Shank
When the talk turns to great Milwaukee bands, most people would agree that the Violent Femmes are the biggest thing ever to come out of this city. But close on their heels are the BoDeans, who are still together, and Semi-Twang, a band that had a big recording contract, incredible critical acclaim and a life that was far too short.
Tags: Semi-Twang, John Sieger, Mike Hoffmann, Bob Jennings, R&B Cadets, Jason Klagstad, Mike Sieger, Paul Cebar, Robin Pluer, E*I*E*I*O, Mitchell Froom

Music - April 22, 2008
Milwaukee Talks: John Sieger, 2008
Local boy John Sieger is one of our musical treasures. One of few musicians from Milwaukee who has made a lasting mark beyond our borders and earns the respect of his peers. We catch up with him about his new CD and more.
Tags: John Sieger, R&B Cadets, Semi-Twang, Michael Feldman, Phil Lee, Rosie Flores, Nashville, El Supremo, Subcontinentals, The Shaming of the True

Music - Dec. 25, 2007
Learn songwriting from Sieger
If you want to learn to do something or to improve your skills, you go to a pro, right? So, budding or wannabe songwriters, check out John Sieger's songwriting clinic at Cream City Music, which begins Thursday, Jan. 10.
Tags: John Sieger, Semi-Twang, El Supremo, R&B Cadets, Nashville, Fulks, Cream City Music

Music - March 29, 2006
Young Klagstad creates promising sounds
One of the most promising young musicians in Milwaukee doesn't have any CDs and rarely plays gigs. But Rae Cassidy Klagstad uses the Internet to share her dreamy voice, low-fi atmospherics and intimate strumming. If the Web is a boon to musicians, Klagstad is the poster girl for the 'Net.
Tags: Rae Cassidy Klagstad, Jason Klagstad, Semi-Twang, Arroyo, Plumb Loco, Cafe Carpe

Music - Oct. 29, 2003
Sieger's new set celebrates long-lived collaboration
Singer/songwriter John Sieger's upcoming album, titled "Her Country: The Songs of Michael Feldman," is a continuation of a fruitful songwriting relationship that began more than 25 years ago in Kenosha.
Tags: Sieger, Semi-Twang, R&B Cadets, Cebar, Pluer, Whad'ya Know, Feldman, Gil's