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Apr
28
Tue
Local/Live: April 28 – Gauss @ WMSE
Apr 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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Gauss is one of Milwaukee’s most underrated bands, and we’re thrilled to finally be getting them in the studio and on the airwaves. They’re essentially a post-rock/hardcore mixture that splits the dynamic up between atmospheric and lyrical, contemplative and abrasive, with a sort of nonchalant confessional vocal style reminiscent of Slint.

The band released its terrific debut full-length, Electromagnetic Fields Control Our Lives, about a year ago, and played a bunch of shows last year—including an impressive daytime set at Bread Fest in August. Just last month, gauss released two new songs on bandcamp, showcasing the addition of trumpet and organ to their sound, but without sacrificing any intensity.

Tune in to WMSE on Tuesday, April 28th for some loud noises courtesy of gauss—WMSE.org to stream live or in the archives, or just tune your radio dial to 91.7 FM at the 6 o’clock hour.

Local/Live on WMSE is sponsored by The Garage.

Jun
18
Sat
Mark Lanegan @ Shank Hall @ Shank Hall
Jun 18 @ 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm

marklaneganWMSE Presents Mark Lanegan at Shank Hall. Singing with a deep, nicotine-ravaged growl that’s rich, strong, and sensuously forbidding, Mark Lanegan first rose to fame when his band the Screaming Trees won a taste of mainstream recognition in the ’90s. But like other noted artists, Lanegan has carved out a strong identity of his own as a vocalist and songwriter informed by the blues but willing to take his darkly poetic sensibility wherever his muse was pointing him, from hard rock to electronica.

Lanegan has also collaborated with various artists and bands throughout his career, including with Kurt Cobain of Nirvana prior to the group’s breakout success with their album Nevermind, Mad Season and became a member of Queens of the Stone Age, featuring on five of the band’s albums.

Apr
18
Tue
Local/Live: April 18 – Gauss
Apr 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

gauss

Gauss is a Milwaukee musical collective formed in 2012 with origins in the Riverwest basement scene.

Punk music inspires their ethos and intensity and a desire to escape punk music propels their continual evolution in sound and songwriting.

Now featuring trumpet, violin, and keys, Gauss appears to be a post-rock chamber group. However, they’re equally capable of hair-rising feedback, subtle pop covers, backing up rappers, and making enchanting new sounds every year.

Gauss is getting ready to release brand new material and will be playing two upcoming shows in April: the first on Friday, April 21st at the High Dive (which is a benefit for the MacCannon Brown Homeless Sanctuary) and Saturday, April 29th (for Arte Para Todos 2017 with Foreign Goods).

Tune into WMSE on Tuesday, April 18th to hear a live performance and interview from Gauss  in advance of those shows and the new release — WMSE.org to stream live or in the archives, or simply tune your radio to 91.7 FM at the 6 o’clock hour.

Local/Live on WMSE is sponsored by The Garage.

Jun
16
Fri
MAM After Dark – Lakefront Festival of Arts @ Milwaukee Art Museum
Jun 16 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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Socialize over CiderBoys at the Blue Moon Beer Garden
Enjoy the festival views from the Wine Garden Terrace
Shop original works by 175 artists

Hear the hottest live bands in the MAM After Dark @ LFOA lineup

5:30–6:30 p.m. Gauss
Unique, local punk rock with life-affirming intensity. Gauss has been touted as “emblematic of Milwaukee’s creative current” by the Wisconsin Gazette.

7–8 p.m. Brett Newski
Wisconsin native but full-time nomad, this independent artist performs smart indie rock and roll with tongue-in-cheek moments.

8:30–9:30 p.m. Aleem
From touring arenas opening for world-famous girl group Fifth Harmony, to charting the U.S. Top 40 Billboard indicator chart for new music, Aleem brings upbeat, pop sounds to the lakefront in this headlining spot.

#mamafterdark

Nov
20
Fri
Hover Craft 2020 – virtual @ https://www.hovercraftmke.com/
Nov 20 @ 12:00 am – Dec 20 @ 11:45 pm

Hover Craft will not be having their annual in person event, but they are still dedicated to promoting and supporting the local creative community. They will be using their online platforms to get the message out.  Shopping locally and handmade is more important than ever and they make it easy for everyone to shop small this holiday. Their website will be a hub for all things Milwaukee handmade with a directory to makers in our city. They will be featuring local makers daily and directing shoppers on how to shop small through our social media outlets.