Author Tyler Maas

Want to see a photo of Cole Hamels wearing a Brewers hat?

September 6, 2018

Earlier this week, newly-acquired Chicago Cubs pitcher Cole Hamels angered masses of Milwaukee fans when he questioned the existence of a Brewers-Cubs rivalry.“When you have the majority of Cubs fans in the s...

Join us for an Election Night screening of ‘Idiocracy’ at Avalon Theater

Tyler Maas

September 5, 2018

Could you ever envision a time in which an unqualified, temperamental President and his inept cabinet "lead" an advertising-laden nation, whose listless populace derives entertainment from watching people injur...

12 (more) notable comedians with Wisconsin roots

Tyler Maas

September 5, 2018

broadstreet.zone(32806); Back in early 2016, we previewed a doubleheader by South Milwaukeean-born comedian Jackie Kashian and Milwaukee stand-up Tom Clark by acknowledging the accomplishments of those two poi...

13 standout ways to celebrate Harley-Davidson’s 115th anniversary

Tyler Maas

August 29, 2018

Today marks the first day of Harley-Davidson's 115th Anniversary weekend. Between August 29 and September 2, Milwaukee will host hoards of bikers and motorcycle enthusiast who have come out to celebrate one of ...

WORK shifts gears on ‘Strictly Cruis’n’

Tyler Maas

August 29, 2018

WORK is a curious name for a band as loud and rowdy as the long-running trio from Milwaukee. With lyrics jam-packed with references to drinking and general revelry, along with a sound the touches the edges of p...

Mondo Lucha! announces “Supergroup” as musical guest for 10th Anniversary Spectacular

Tyler Maas

August 28, 2018

Since starting in 2008, Mondo Lucha has brought high-flying wrestling action, burlesque dancers, and live music to its annual Turner Hall showcase. Along the way, the variety show has managed work with renowned...

Valerie Lighthart joins forces with Immortal Girlfriend on “I’ll Be Damned”

Tyler Maas

August 28, 2018

Valerie Lighthart can do it all. The Milwaukee creative works in the fields of film, photography, writing, acting, and modeling. Recently, Lighthart also added "musician" to her already-bursting résumé. Though ...

Milwaukee Record Halftime Show concert series returns to Cactus Club

Tyler Maas

August 27, 2018

Most fans of the Green and Gold probably aren't in a hurry to look back at last season. However, one of the few bright spots (other than Davante Adams, that is) in a painful and injury-riddled 7-9 campaign was ...

I took CBD capsules for 10 days to see what all the buzz was about

Tyler Maas

August 24, 2018

In the fairly short existence of Milwaukee Record, I’ve made a point to chronicle foolish adventures that have damaged my spirit, tested my eating endurance, and depleted both my physical and emotional well-bei...

MKE Music Rewind: Decibully, “On The Way To Your Hotel”

Tyler Maas

August 23, 2018

In our MKE Music Rewind series, we revisit a notable Milwaukee song that was released before Milwaukee Record became a thing in April 2014.I'm a sucker for opening tracks.While most artists typically sl...

Just a man and his squirrel: The story of “Peapod”

Tyler Maas

August 22, 2018

Though metro Milwaukee is the most densely populated part of Wisconsin by far, the state's largest city and its surrounding suburbs still manage to offer residents an opportunity to witness our fair share of na...

Here’s the 2018 MKE Punk Fest lineup

Tyler Maas

August 22, 2018

Entering its eighth year, MKE Punk Fest as quietly grown from one or two glorified local shows to become a full-fledged festival. Last year, the event made the move from spring to late summer, and will now incl...

Lakefront Brewery employees to take the stage at LFB ExtravaBandza 2018

Tyler Maas

August 21, 2018

On top of being one of Milwaukee's first and finest craft breweries, Lakefront Brewery also holds the distinction of employing a ton of local musicians. The brewery's strong musical connection will be celebrate...

Here’s the full 2018 Bay View Bash lineup

Tyler Maas

August 20, 2018

As we sit less than two weeks from the start of September, Milwaukee’s once-bountiful batch of summer festivals has dwindled considerably. Saturday, September 15 basically doubles as the unofficial end of summe...

Get ready for Abby Jeanne’s Cosmic Weekend and hear “Music Box Dancer”

Tyler Maas

August 20, 2018

Last February, Abby Jeanne kicked off a whirlwind 2018—which followed a breakout 2017—with a month-long run of Monday night shows at Company Brewing, which she dubbed "Fire In February." Following that well-att...

Meet Flat Teeth and hear the title track from the band’s forthcoming ‘Winter House’ EP

Tyler Maas

August 17, 2018

If the name Flat Teeth doesn't mean anything to you, there's a good reason for that. Though the project has been writing and rehearsing in some capacity since 2016, the unknown Milwaukee indie outfit—which feat...

Teetering on pleasant: Tan talks formation, name changes, (lack of) expectations

Tyler Maas

August 17, 2018

What's in a name? To paraphrase The Immortal Bard himself, that which we call a band by any other word would sound as sweet.Saturday night's performance in support of Joan Of Arc will be the debut of a proj...

Retro-style arcade games and futuristic cocktails will come together at ‘Milk Stand 3000’ pop-up

Tyler Maas

August 16, 2018

Adam Sarkis has been involved in some of the most unique pop-up bars in recent memory. Last year, the Phoenix Cocktail Lounge beverage director and noted local mixologist made Elf-focused holiday drink offering...

15 more Milwaukee area patios

Tyler Maas

August 15, 2018

Over the last three-plus years, we’ve listed seven patios that make you feel like you’re not in Milwaukee, 16 quintessential Milwaukee patios, then 13 more goddamn patios. After that, we rounded up another 15 p...

Get ready for Triple Eye Industries Fest 3, stream the ‘Vinyl Noise Beer Vol. 3’ comp

Tyler Maas

August 15, 2018

Over the course of roughly four years in business, Triple Eye Industries has managed an astounding 35 releases—many of them in vinyl format. From Friday, August 24 through Sunday, August 26, Triple Eye Industri...