Maya Arulpragasam aka M.I.A. played Milwaukee’s Turner Hall Ballroom last night. MoB’s Ed Oliver was there there snapping photos for your visual recap. Do you prefer Arular or Kala? How was her stage presence? We care what you think, tell us what you liked and didn’t like about the show in the comments.

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Having just seen Radiohead in Tampa last week, their material fresh in my mind, I had their VH-1 basement session DVR’d and awaiting my return. Watched it twice over the weekend. Perhaps there’s been In Rainbows overload, so it was a nice to hear some Hail To The Thief and Kid A material make its way into the nine song set.

Radiohead :: In Rainbows From The Basement

MP3: Myxomatosis
MP3: Optimistic
MP3: Where I End and You Begin

Myspace: Radiohead

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The last time Califone played in town it was the same night as The Hold Steady. Luckily I was able to make both shows. They will return to the High Noon Saloon on Saturday, August 16th for a set that will hopefully include old favorites as well as new material.

Tickets: $12 / 18+

Myspace: Califone
MP3: Califone - Spider’s House
MP3: Califone - The Orchids
MP3: Califone - Wingbone
MP3: Califone - Slowness
MP3: Califone - One
MP3: Califone - No Expectations (Rolling Stones)
MP3: Califone - For The Turnstiles (Neil Young)

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Here’s a taste of what you can expect from Evil Urges (June 10th) and their upcoming performance at the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee on Friday, October 3rd.

My Morning Jacket - “I’m Amazed”

My Morning Jacket - “Evil Urges”

Myspace: My Morning Jacket
MP3: My Morning Jacket - “Evil Urges”

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The Pabst Theater continues to bring quality live performances to Milwaukee with the recent addition of Bon Iver and AA Bondy to their calendar on Thursday, August 14th.

Photo: Lea Wolf

Previously: Review: Bon Iver - Orpheum Stage Door, Madison
Previously: Review: Bon Iver - Lakeshore Theater, Chicago
Previously: From The Crowd | Bon Iver - “Skinny Love”
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MoB: 5 Questions with Bon Iver
MoB: Review: Madison Pop Fest
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Myspace: Bon Iver
Myspace: A.A. Bondy
MP3: Bon Iver - “Skinny Love”
MP3: A.A. Bondy - There’s A Reason

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Here are the Wisconsin and Chicago shows we recommend you take in this week. Check them out below and let us know which ones you’ll be attending or ones you think should really make our list.

Upcoming Wisconsin Shows:

5/12 - James McMurtry/The Dedringers - High Noon Saloon, Madison
5/12 - M.I.A. - Turner Hall, Milwaukee
5/12 - Megafaun - Project Lodge, Madison
5/13 - Megafaun - Nucleus, Eau Claire
5/13 - The Big Sleep - Cactus Club, Milwaukee
5/14 - Laura Veirs/Liam Finn - Turner Hall, Milwaukee
5/14 - Josh Ritter - High Noon Saloon, Madison
5/15 - VHS or Beta - Stonefly, Milwaukee
5/15 - KT Tunstall - Barrymore Theatre, Madison
5/16 - Dosh - Cactus Club, Milwaukee
5/16 - Blind Melon - Majestic, Madison
5/16 - Subtle - The Annex, Madison
5/17 - The Junkers - Crystal Corner Bar, Madison
5/18 - The Hives - The Rave, Milwaukee

MoB Ticket Giveaway: We have two (2) tickets to give away for the each of the following shows: Laura Veirs/Liam Finn (Milwaukee), Josh Ritter and Blind Melon.

To enter, please send an e-mail to muzzleofbees.com @ gmail.com letting us know which show you would like to attend, and please specify what show in the subject of your e-mail. We will notify the winners by e-mail before each show.

Upcoming Chicago Shows:

5/12/08 - El Perro Del Mar/Lykke Li - Schubas Tavern
5/12/08 - Clinic/ Shearwater - Empty Bottle
5/13/08 - Islands - Logan Square Auditorium
5/13/08 - Lions/ Local H - Beat Kitchen
5/14/08 - Flight of the Conchords - Chicago Theater
5/15/08 - Busdriver/Dizzee Rascal/El-P - Abbey Pub
5/15/08 - Laura Veirs/ Liam Finn - Schuba’s Tavern
5/16/08 - The Heavenly States - Schubas Tavern
5/16/08 - OK Go - Grant Park
5/16/08 - Sponge - Double Door
5/17/08 - Bottle Rockets/65 Days Of Static - Beat Kitchen

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It pained us to say See You Next Time to MoB favorite Bowerbirds on their last tour with Phosphorescent. I caught them indoors at the Mowhawk during SXSW and want to thank the hard working students that make up the WUD Music Committee for scheduling them for a free show at the Terrace on Thursday, July 17th.

MoB: 5 Questions With Bowerbirds
Daytrotter: Bowerbirds
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Myspace: Bowerbirds
MP3: Bowerbirds - “In Our Talons”

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From The Crowd shares some our favorite past concert moments captured in video (albeit sometimes shakey and out of focus). Unlike some of our other scheduled features, these videos will be posted sporadically. Chances are you may have been in the audience, if so, please feel free to leave your remembrances in the comments.

It wasn’t that long ago that Kathleen Edwards rocked the Majestic Theatre in Madison. Some of you made it, some of you may have missed out. This post is for you regardless. Have you checked out her now out of print Building 55 debut?

Kathleen Edwards - “Scared At Night”

Myspace: Kathleen Edwards

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Previously: From The Crowd | Blueheels (Flaming Lips Cover)
Previously: From The Crowd | Man Man - “Engwish Bwudd”
Previously: From The Crowd | Jens Lekman - “A Higher Power”
Previously: From The Crowd | Fleet Foxes - “English House”
Previously: From The Crowd | Great Lake Swimmers - “The Partisan”
Previously: From The Crowd | Lewis & Clarke - “Before It Breaks You”
Previously: From The Crowd | Justin Townes Earle “Who Am I To Say”
Previously: From The Crowd | Jens Lekman - “The Opposite of Hallelujah”
Previously: From The Crowd | Mark Olson - “Blue”
Previously: From The Crowd | Bon Iver - “Skinny Love”
Previously: From The Crowd | The Whigs - “Get Off Of My Cloud”
Previously: From The Crowd | The National “Baby, We’ll Be Fine!”
Previously: From The Crowd | The Hold Steady “Chips Ahoy!”

Lots of good Muxtape’s circulating amongst my friends. Click below to listen to our compilation for the week, including The Rolling Stones, Levon Helm, Lyle Lovett, The Tallest Man On Earth, Leonard Cohen, and other favorites. Take a listen and make your own; it’s simple, fun and free! Don’t forget to favorite us if you like what you hear!

Muxtape: Muzzle of Bees :: Beast Of Burden

Thanks to everyone who made it out to the High Noon Saloon for The Avett Brothers last night in Madison. From the reaction they received it goes without saying that some of you will be following them to Milwaukee for their performance at Turner Hall Ballroom tonight.

No review, just thanks again. Did you guys have a good time? Give us your reviews/thoughts in the comments. Don’t forget to mark your calenders for their upcoming release The Second Gleam due July 22nd, 2008.

Myspace: The Avett Brothers
MP3: The Avett Brothers - “Will You Return?”
MP3: The Avett Brothers - “If It’s The Beaches”
MP3: The Avett Brothers - “Matrimony”
MP3: The Avett Brothers - “Swept Away”

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