Monday, 30 Jun 2008
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:
6/30 – Matisyahu – Summerfest, Milwaukee
7/1 – Freshwater Collins – Summerfest, Milwaukee
7/1 – State Radio – Summerfest, Milwaukee
7/1 – Dirty Dozen Brass Band – Summerfest, Milwaukee
7/3 – Drive-By Truckers – Summerfest, Milwaukee
7/3 – Thievery Corporation – Summerfest, Milwaukee
7/3 – Alejandro Escovedo – Summerfest, Milwaukee
7/3 – Gomez – Summerfest, Milwaukee
7/3 – Dead Confederate/Rock Plaza Central – High Noon Saloon, Madison
7/4 – Headlights – Cactus Club, Milwaukee
7/4 – Stone Temple Pilots/Frank Black – Summerfest, Milwaukee
7/4 – The Roots – Summerfest, Milwaukee
7/5 – Tom Petty – Summerfest, Milwaukee
7/5 – Cracker – Summerfest, Milwaukee
7/5 – JJ Grey & Mofro – Summerfest, Milwaukee
7/5 – Rodrigo Y Gabriela – Summerfest, Milwaukee
7/5 – The Cocksmiths – Summerfest, Milwaukee
7/6 – Jakob Dylan – Summerfest, Milwaukee
7/6 – Trapper Schoepp Band – High Noon Saloon, Madison
Upcoming Chicago Shows:
7/2 – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – United Center
7/3 – Kaiser Cartel – Schuba’s Tavern
7/3 – Matt and Kim – The Hideout
7/4 – Alejandro Escovedo/Gomez/Garaj Mahal (Taste of Chicago) – Grant Park
+Bookmark our Wisconsin and Chicago shows pages for all your concert announcements+
June 30th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Thanks for the shout out, Muzzle of Bees! We’re also doing the High Noon show with John Statz of Madison- http://www.myspace.com/johnstatz
June 30th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
And you can check us out at http://www.myspace.com/trapperschoeppband
June 30th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Oh, and Chris Koza should make this list. He’s playing Summerfest July 5th. He’s a great singer/songwriter from Minneapolis. Maybe you caught him opening up for Andrew Bird a few years ago.
July 2nd, 2008 at 11:08 pm
Real True Band “Lies unKnown”
Forget about tuning in to another band that sounds like the last ten you’ve just heard. “Lies unKnown” is a real true to life Detroit Rock & Roll Band. Originating from the surrounding suburbs, they have united together to bring you some of the best music the Motor City has to offer. Through their live performance at nightclubs, concert theaters and all age events, “Lies unKnown” is gaining recognition while connecting with an audience of all genres. The album tracks are available for download on iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody, emusic, LALA and other digital platforms. The full length album can be purchased from the following websites: http://www.myspace.com/LiesunKnown and http://www.darkgreene.com/.
Home is definitely center stage for the front man, singer/songwriter/guitarist “Justin Alexander”. As the driving force behind the band, he pours out his soul in each song of his performance. His ability to capture and address the attention of the listener is reminiscent of many legendary artists of the past. He was born in the city of Detroit on August 16, 1988. His parents were performing musicians, so, Justin started cutting his teeth on Rock & Roll from day one. But, by the age of five his parents separated, Justin’s heartaches, hard times and life experiences would become his writing template. Heartache seems to run like water in the streets and the pain expressed in his songs are of a broken home and an attempt to recapture what was lost. “Justin’s” lyrics tell of a path that one has to live to be able to write about.
Bassist “Sara Cole” is probably one of the hottest things that you will ever see with four strings and a skirt! But don’t get fooled by the visual appeal, “Sara” is half of the rock solid driving foundation for “Lies unKnown”. Passion, Emotion and Precision (PEP) are the only words that define “Sara’”, she is prepared and ready for what ever the moment brings, and she definitely delivers the element of surprise to her audience. As a lead guitarist “Jamie Allen” sets the stage with action, enthusiasm and fire. His approach on stage becomes contagious for anyone watching him perform. “Jamie’s” chops are a compliment to the music of “Lies unKnown”. Flavorsome melodic guitar riffs and superb backing vocals are the principal rudiments to any great live act. These undeniable qualities bring his performances to a new echelon.
“Joe (Joe Pizzazz) Piazza” drummer for “Lies unKnown” has the potential to steal every girl’s heart. Lighting up a stage seems to be effortless as he displays his charismatic persona that magically lures ones imagination. But, the business of performing live differentiates him from any other; he is all about giving an instinctive hard hitting performance. And, the fans have the satisfaction of experiencing the magic, when he hits it.