Author: Ric Damm

Ric Damm has been photographing people and places for more than 30 years. It began out of necessity as part of his job duties as a newspaper reporter and then at Ripon College, where he is currently a photographer and the director of social media. In 2018, he established his part-time business: Ric Damm Photography. Now, Ric combines his years of experience as a journalist, photographer and designer to capture everything from portraits (human and animal) to events (family reunions, celebrations, concerts and athletics).

Show Review: Jason Isbell in Milwaukee with our best friends

September 19, 2023September 17, 2023Ric Damm0

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Sept. 12 at Riverside Theater in Milwaukee I came late to the Jason Isbell party. I was a peripheral Drive-By Truckers fan during his tenure with Patterson Hood and the boys. I knew his voice stood out then and the lyrics he was singing were some of my favorite […]

Show Review: Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors in Milwaukee

August 15, 2023August 15, 2023Ric Damm0

Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors find their people, build family in support of Darius Rucker in Milwaukee Drew Holcomb came into Milwaukee last Friday night with a No. 1 single. The joyful rally cry “Find Your People” reached the peak of the Americana Radio charts in June, and he’s noticeably still elated about it. And […]

Show Review: John Mellencamp in Milwaukee

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023Ric Damm1

Mellencamp rounds out Live and In Person tour with make-up dates in Milwaukee What can I say about John Mellencamp that hasn’t been said before. The guy has been making music and touring for nearly 50 years. He’s been both praised and condemned a thousand times over. So here’s what I’ll say: he keeps coming […]

Show Review: Charley Crockett at The Rave in Milwaukee

June 22, 2023June 22, 2023Ric Damm0

Charley Crockett transforms Rave into honky tonk saloon The Rave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 20, 2023 Charley Crockett and his band, The Blue Drifters, rode into Milwaukee this week at the top of their game. Crockett’s 2022 release The Man from Waco has received critical acclaim and plenty of radio airplay. Honestly, I don’t listen to […]

Show Review: Paul Thorn at Thrasher in Wisconsin

June 5, 2023June 5, 2023Ric Damm2

Paul Thorn Preaches to the “Old People”at Thrasher Opera House, Green Lake, Wisconsin June 1, 2023 Paul Thorn and company wasted no time getting night one of their sold-out, two-night stint at Green Lake’s Thrasher Opera House rocking. With drummer Jeffrey Perkins’ beats and Michael “Dr. Love” Graham’s organ driving the bus, the quintet immediately […]

Show Review: Christopher Gold, Miles Nielsen Share Bill at Appleton Beer Factory

June 5, 2023June 7, 2023Ric Damm0

Miles Nielsen, Christopher Gold Share Bill at Appleton Beer Factory June 3, 2023 – Appleton, Wisconsin When people think of the Wisconsin music scene, most gravitate to the action in Milwaukee and Madison, but on any given night Appleton has a host of talent to choose from. I had a difficult decision about what show […]

Show Review: Mike Farris Gets Silly at Thrasher Opera House

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023Ric Damm0

Mike Farris gets silly at Thrasher Opera House, Green Lake WI May 5, 2023 Right from the start of Mike Farris’ performance at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, he was intent on audience participation. Farris came out on his own for the first four songs, beginning with a cover of Bill Withers’ classic […]

Show Review: The String Cheese Incident at The Sylvee, Madison WI

April 30, 2023April 29, 2023Ric Damm0

The String Cheese Incident at The Sylvee, Madison WI I experienced my first incident 25 years ago while visiting a friend in Denver. It was an unfortunate incident. Two buddies and I had just finished an all-night drive from Wisconsin to Colorado with virtually no sleep for any of us. Our Denver friend, however, was […]