Music - Nov. 16, 2009
Gig roundup: Benson "poised and ready" for Turner
Although he's now on solo record No. 4, for many people Brendan Benson is still the guy who plays in Grammy-winning band The Raconteurs with Jack White. But don't let White's shadow eclipse Benson's shining talent. Dive into his latest disc, "My Old, Familiar Friend," and you won't struggle to find his adeptness at catchy melodies swathed in ringing guitars. See him this week at Turner Hall.
Tags: Saosin, Brendan Benson, Turner Hall, Cory Chisel, Megadeth, The Rave, Cascio Interstate Music, GuitarFest, Rob Zombie, Medeski, Martin & Wood, The Mad Planet, Skybox, Shank Hall, Savoy Brown, Paul Cebar, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Peaches, Amanda Blank

Music - June 15, 2009
Bondy, Mallman visit Milwaukee this week
In the absence of a gig round-up this week, I wanted to make sure you know about two great shows in Brew City this weekend.
Tags: A.A. Bondy, American Hearts, Verbena, Club Garibaldi, The Devil's Loose, Mark Mallman, Hold Steady, Invicible Criminal, The Mad Planet

Music - April 4, 2008
Samwell's "What What" spoofed on South Park
Special Entertainment's Andrew Swant and Bobby Ciraldo are responsible for the hilarious visual journal through Samwell's hit and were pretty damn excited when last night's episode of "South Park" spoofed the "What What (In The Butt) video.
Tags: what what in the butt, samwell, special entertainment, andrew swant, bobby ciraldo, south park, the mad planet

Bars & Clubs - Nov. 3, 2007
Best dance club, 2007: The Mad Planet
With its eclectic crowd and offbeat motif, The Mad Planet, 533 E. Center St., is a unique Milwaukee hangout and a people watchers' wonderland -- and has been for close to two decades.
Tags: dance club, the mad planet, retro night, '80s night, riverwest, dj raf, alterboy

Music - Aug. 31, 2007
A night with the Detroit Cobras is what rock 'n' roll is all about
Garage rock was alive and kickin' Thursday night at The Mad Planet in Milwaukee.
Tags: detroit cobras, sartain, willowz, the mad planet, garage rock