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Remembering Steve MacKay: Listen To Stooges' Sax Player Forge A Masterpiece

October 12, 2015 - 9:45am

Authors and critics might be correct when they write off Detroit-area saxophone player Steve Mackay as simply a sideman to the Iggy Pop-led Stooges in the early '70s, but doing so sadly undervalues the importance of his contributions. Hired hand or not, any musician would want to be involved in...

Set List: Madison Instrumental Rock Trio El Valiente Find Order In Chaos

September 2, 2015 - 5:00pm

Eric Caldera grew up in San Antonio, Texas before calling Madison, Wisconsin home. He moved to Madison to attend the UW and pursue a doctorate; studying the genetic disposition of Central American ants -- and along the way he formed the instrumental rock trio, El Valiente . Often combining elements...

From Riot Grrls To 'Fangirls,' Can Music Make Space For Women?

September 2, 2015 - 9:05am

Last week, journalist and music critic Jessica Hopper sent out a tweet that struck a chord with thousands of other musicians, writers, promoters and fans: Gals/other marginalized folks: what was your 1st brush (in music industry, journalism, scene) w/ idea that you didn't "count"? — Jessica Hopper (@jesshopp) August 24,...

Can Music Festivals Be Too Big?

August 28, 2015 - 11:50am

The recent Eaux Claires Music Festival was one of hundreds of small summer festivals that have gained traction throughout the nation in recent decades in response to the large, corporate festivals that have come to dominate the summer concert circuit.

Set List: Wisconsin Native J.E. Sunde Abides Music As His Passion

August 26, 2015 - 5:00pm

Wisconsin native J.E. Sunde now calls Minneapolis home, but he cut his musical teeth in the vibrant Eau Claire music scene that helped launch many great Wisconsin musicians. He recently dropped by the WPR studios to play some songs, and talk about how growing up in Amery, Wisconsin has influenced...

Set List: Milwaukee Rapper Milo Defines "Art Rap"

August 19, 2015 - 5:00pm

Milwaukee rapper Rory Ferreira, aka Milo , has lived on both coasts (and places in between) before eventually calling Wisconsin home. He stopped by the WPR studios to play some new material, and talk about how paranoia, patience and his grandfather have influenced his music.

Set List: Madison Singer-Songwriter Whitney Mann Shares The Stage With Country Greats

August 12, 2015 - 5:00pm

Madison singer-songwriter Whitney Mann grew up on a farm in rural Michigan before eventually calling Madison home. Since moving to Wisconsin she has released several albums and opened up for country legends such as Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, and George Jones. She recently dropped by the WPR studios to share...

Set List: Milwaukee Band Sat. Nite Duets Keeps It Rough Around The Edges

August 5, 2015 - 5:00pm

Milwaukee band, Sat. Nite Duets has been releasing eclectic albums of ragtag rock n’ roll for nearly a decade. The band came to the WPR studios to play some new songs, talk about the “Milwaukee sound”, and explain how one of their songs made it in to filmmaker M. Night...

Set List: Oshkosh Band The Traveling Suitcase Packs A Punch

July 29, 2015 - 5:00pm

Nicole Rae is the drummer and lead singer for the Oshkosh rock band, The Traveling Suitcase . She, along with multi-instrumentalist Bill Grasely, stopped by the WPR studio to play some songs from their latest album, Nobody Wins , discuss their songwriting process, and talk about what item not to...

Concert Review: Elvis Costello Uses Hits, Deep Cuts To Signal Artistic Vitality

July 24, 2015 - 9:35am

After a 30-year absence, Elvis Costello returned to Madison on Thursday night for a performance that seemed designed to prove a single theory: He's just gotten better over the years.

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Remembering Steve MacKay: Listen To Stooges' Sax Player Forge A Masterpiece

Set List: Madison Instrumental Rock Trio El Valiente Find Order In Chaos

From Riot Grrls To 'Fangirls,' Can Music Make Space For Women?

Can Music Festivals Be Too Big?

Set List: Wisconsin Native J.E. Sunde Abides Music As His Passion

Set List: Milwaukee Rapper Milo Defines "Art Rap"

Set List: Madison Singer-Songwriter Whitney Mann Shares The Stage With Country Greats

Set List: Milwaukee Band Sat. Nite Duets Keeps It Rough Around The Edges

Set List: Oshkosh Band The Traveling Suitcase Packs A Punch

Concert Review: Elvis Costello Uses Hits, Deep Cuts To Signal Artistic Vitality

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