Music - July 30, 2009
Earle spins tales in a fond tribute to Townes
Townes Van Zandt himself is gone, but he continues to cast a shadow with Steve Earle, who began his career as something of an energetic young pup, gradually earning Van Zandt's respect as a peer and carving out a legacy of his own.
Tags: steve earle, townes, townes van zandt, pabst theater

Living - Oct. 16, 2008
OnMilwaukee.com Recommends: Oct. 16, 2008
Music and food are always popular topics in the editorial office. This week, we're talking about an historic performance by The Clash (pictured), the perfect beverage to consume with pumpkin pie, a super iPhone application, an unusual place for recipes, tasty soup and sandwiches and a provocative political book to read during the lunch hour.
Tags: the clash at shea stadium, lakefront pumpkin beer, upsidedowndogs.com, nba league pass, townes van zandt, be here to love me, campbell's v8 soups, pfister hotel, rick shenkmen

Music - July 17, 2008
Lovett and his Very Large Band seem at home here
Maybe because this was the second of two nights at Potawatomi, Lyle Lovett and his band really seemed relaxed -- comfortable even -- and simply dug into the music.
Tags: Lyle Lovett, Viktor Krauss, Potawatomi, Northern Lights Theater, Tracy Nelson, Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Anthony McGahee & The Voices, Sweet Pea Atkinson, Harry Bowens

Music - Feb. 18, 2008
Juniper Tar releases debut CD
Juniper Tar releases its debut record this week on Milwaukee-based Bus Stop Records and according to the band's singer and guitarist Jason Mohr, J.T. took a different approach.
Tags: Juniper Tar, Jason Mohr, To The Trees, Tuc Krueger, Ryan Schleicher, Townes Van Zandt, Aaron Schleicher

Music - March 22, 2007
John Kruth returns with new album, Townes Van Zandt biography
An encounter with the Violent Femmes led songwriter John Kruth to make his home in Milwaukee. Kruth has since returned to NYC where Da Capo press published his biography on Townes Van Zandt and his album "Eva Destruction" was released by Crustacean Records.
Tags: John Kruth, Townes Van Zandt, To Live's To Fly, Eva Destruction