I love me some Cursive. Big Time. My first experience with them live was just last summer’s free outdoor performance for Belmont Art Music streetfest, and I was sold instantly. Caught them again recently at SXSW at the Radio Room. GOOD STUFF. Their latest effort, Mama, I’m Swollen has been a permanent fixture on my [...]
Archive | March, 2009
Review: Dr. Lonnie Smith – Jazz Estate, Milwaukee
By Daniel Brielmaier
Dr. Lonnie Smith played 2 sold out shows Monday night at the Jazz Estate on Milwaukee’s East Side. Smith is a master of the Hammond B3 organ, and plays it to a mind-blowing effect. His shows are a dynamic event. At one moment he has his Hammond B3 whispering some secret to the [...]
Yo La Tengo :: They Shoot, We Score
If you’ve checked out Old Joy staring Will Oldham you know just how infectious the instrumental pull of Yo La Tengo’s “Leaving Home” is on film. The song, on many occasions, has cemented itself in my brain in one continuous loop. It’s my go-to zone out song when trying to write, read, focus [...]
This Week: Concerts We Recommend + Announcements
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. Also, don’t miss the very solid week of new releases, including our recommended purchases below.
Upcoming Wisconsin Shows:
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MKE Concert Announcement: William Elliott Whitmore
William Elliott Whitmore comes to Milwaukee in support of one of the year’s best records, Animals In The Dark. William will play the Stonefly Brewery in Riverwest on Saturday, May 16th.
Buy: William Elliott Whitmore – Animals In The Dark
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Myspace: William Elliott Whitmore
MP3: William Elliott Whitmore – “Old Devils”
+Bookmark our Wisconsin and Chicago shows pages [...]
Muzzle of Bees + 91.7 WMSE Podcast :: Volume 1
I’ve teamed up with my pal Ryan Schleicher at 91.7 WMSE for a weekly podcast. While you’ll most certainly be able to hear the same set via your FM dial, we certainly recognize the need/want for portability as well. Therefore, you’re able to download our first podcast below. In following weeks we’ll [...]
Photos: Clem Snide/Plants + Animals – High Noon Saloon
Muzzle of Bees photographer Ed Oliver hit up High Noon Saloon last night to check out the triple bill of Heligoats, Plants and Animals, and Clem Snide. Once again (and with thanks to Kate!) he returns with some amazing shots from the night! Clem Snide is out in support of their latest record, [...]
MP3: The National – “So Far Around The Bend”
We’re more than a little excited about The National returning to Milwaukee’s Pabst Theater on Friday, July 17th. While we wait for new material from their upcoming long-player, we can appease our anticipation with a free and legal download of “So Far Around The Bend” from the instant classic two-disc greatness that is [...]
5 Questions with Via Audio
By Jodi Root
The past week and a half has been jam packed of new music madness. Literally. Directly before I took off on my Austin adventure to SXSW, I got the privilege of discovering the Brooklyn based quartet known as Via Audio, as they wowed me with a super radical set opening up for YACHT [...]
Muzzle of Bees & WMSE Present :: The Rosebuds/Megafaun
How cool is this? We’re thrilled to be teaming up with 91.7 WMSE to bring two of our absolute favorite bands to Milwaukee. Join us at Club Garibaldi on Sunday, April 5th for an evening with The Rosebuds and Megafaun.
The Rosebuds performed our absolute favorite show of 2007 and came darn close [...]
MP3: We Were Promised Jet Packs – “Quiet Little Voices”
I caught about two songs of a We Were Promised Jet Packs set in Austin last week. People were loving it. I sought them out on name alone, but was thrilled to find out that their music matches their awesome name. I think it was Frank who commented to me on Red [...]
Video: Great Lake Swimmers – “Pulling On A Line”
Muzzle of Bees is proud to present Great Lake Swimmers at the High Noon Saloon in Madison on April 23rd. One of my favorite tracks from the forthcoming (March 31st) record, Lost Channels is “Pulling On A Line,” above in video form.
Buy: Great Lake Swimmers
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MoB: From The Crowd | Great Lake Swimmers – “The [...]
Madison Concert Announcement: Meat Puppets/Dark Meat
The return of the 1990’s continues with the announcement that the Meat Puppets will perform The Annex in Madison on Friday, May 29th.
That’s pretty exciting but I’m most excited that Madison gets a date with Dark Meat, who’s opening the show along with the Retribution Gospel Choir. Not familiar with Dark Meat? Please [...]
MP3: The Felice Brothers – “Run Chicken Run”
I caught the Felice Brothers set in Austin last week. They pulled out Elton John and Townes Van Zandt covers to end their set. It was, of course, awesome. We’re no strangers in loving all things from The Felice Brothers and we count their upcoming record, Yonder Is The Clock as one of [...]
Exclusive First Listen: Leonard Cohen + Other News
NPR has been providing a steady diet of great musical goodness lately. Today, you can hear Leonard Cohen’s new album, Live in London, in its entirety, on NPR Music.
I’m hoping to be in the crowd for either of Leonard Cohen’s Chicago Theatre shows on May 5th & 6th. Anyone got their tickets [...]
Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson :: Ticket Giveaway
Muzzle of Bees is proud to present Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson’s at the Majestic Theatre tonight. You can’t afford to ignore an artist whose debut record includes guest spots from members of Grizzly Bear and Kyp Malone of TV On The Radio.
We’ve got five (5) pairs of tickets to give away to the Muzzle [...]
Tour Dates: Ben Harper & Relentless7
I caught the Ben Harper and Relentless7 Austin City Limits taping while in Austin last week, which should air later this year (October). It was a good first listen to the material that will make up their new album, White Lies For Dark Times, due May 5th on Virgin Records. Tour dates [...]
Jason Lytle :: SXSW Saturday
Jason Lytle was all over SXSW last week. I was really hoping to catch his set at the same church I caught Grizzly Bear, but settled for his 35 minute offering at Mess With Texas at Waterloo Park. While Lytle was admittedly a little “in the bag,” that didn’t stop him from delivering a [...]
Sigur Ros :: Take Away Show
Another beautiful capture by our friends at La Blogotheque, “A trip across Paris in a van. Lost drumsticks. A cafe you’d never expect to visit before the age of 60. An hour of waiting, and then, voilà–a few notes on the harmonium, a grand piano, a heavenly voice.”
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Thursday: Muzzle of Bees SXSW Day Party
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Strand of Oaks – House Show, Milwaukee
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Titus Andronicus :: The Monitor
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She & Him :: Volume 2
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