Joe Bonamassa

Show Review: Joe Bonamassa in Milwaukee

Joe Bonamassa, The Riverside Theater, Milwaukee, WI, 2/18/2023 Joe Bonamassa Brings His Fierce Intensity to Milwaukee’s Riverside Theater It feels like words themselves are simply inadequate to fully describe the guitar wizardry of Joe Bonamassa. ‘Amazing,’ ‘astounding,’ ‘unbelievable,’ ‘mind-blowing,’ ‘unequalled,’ ‘superlative.’ Yes, they all work, but are still insufficient to convey the experience of witnessing […]

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We Banjo 3

Continuing Irish Incursions into American Roots Music and Bluegrass — We Banjo 3 and JigJam

JigJam and We Banjo 3 — Continuing Irish Incursions into American Roots Music and Bluegrass With many concerns about the Corona virus now receding, Americans are again embracing the return of live music by returning to concerts and music festivals in droves. Mid-year 2022 industry statistics showing the sale of 15.6 million tickets for the […]

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Humbird

Show Review: Humbird Alights in Milwaukee with its Atmospheric, Ethereal Music

Humbird Alights in Milwaukee with its Atmospheric, Ethereal Music Minneapolis-based Siri Undlin and Humbird gracefully landed in Milwaukee on a spring night in April toward the end of its Spring 2022 tour promoting its sophomore album, Still Life. Humbird was pioneered by Siri Undlin and is comprised of Undlin (lead vocals, electric and acoustic guitar), Adelyn Strei (vocals, keyboards, synth, clarinet, and saxophone), Pat Keen (upright and electric […]

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We Banjo 3

Show Review: We Banjo 3 in Milwaukee with Chicken Wire Empire

We Banjo 3 — Riverside Theater, Milwaukee, WI 3/12/2022 Written and photographed by Brooke Billick We Banjo 3 Receives a Hometown-Style Welcome in Milwaukee Embracing the Crowd with “Celtgrass” What’s in a label? How do you define boundaries between diverse musical categories? Sometimes it’s not possible. And, perhaps, why bother, especially when the music you […]

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